Minutes May 24, 2011
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
May 24, 2011 |
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Time: |
8:15 p.m. |
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Place: |
Horace Greeley High School Commons |
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Present: |
Board of Education |
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Staff Members |
Mr. John Chambers, Interim Superintendent Dr. Lyn McKay, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent |
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Visitors Present: |
Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens. |
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President Janet Benton convened the public session at 7:00 p.m. and moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of negotiations (employee contracts) personnel, and legal issue. At 7:45 p.m., the meeting recessed to join the public for light refreshments to celebrate our soon to be newly tenured teachers. At 8:22 p.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the public session. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Benton welcomed the community. She recognized the passing of Joan Upson, a 26-year veteran teaching assistant at Westorchard who has been on medical leave for the past year courageously battling Lou Gehrig disease. President Benton asked Deputy Superintendent Dr. Lyn McKay to introduce the latest installment of Classroom Clips, a video series launched in the fall to bring the community into the classrooms to experience teaching and learning processes. Presentation: Classroom Clips - Virtual Learning in Eighth Grade Science Dr. McKay introduced the clip that began with Chris Dede, Professor of Learning Technology from Harvard University. Professor Dede, who has a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to build and study curricula based around digital ecosystems, is working with 8th grade science teachers to use his virtual simulation software EcoMuve in their classrooms. Students are able to explore complex scientific concepts through this virtual learning environment. Special Report and Recommended Action: Personnel - Tenure Appointments President Janet Benton introduced the personnel action recognizing the staff members recommended to receive tenure under New York State law. She expressed appreciation for their hard work and strong performance during their probationary period. Interim Superintendent then recommended the approval of the tenure appointments listed on the agenda. Alyson Kiesel moved to grant tenure to the tenure candidates. Randall Katchis seconded. Mr. Chambers noted that in recommending tenure, he was supporting the recommendations of the building principals. He explained the rigorous process of evaluations and observations used and noted that not all probationary employees receive tenure recommendations. He introduced each of the building principals to introduce their candidates. After the introduction of all candidates, the board voted to approve the tenure appointment motion unanimously. Appointment: Tenure Ms. Diana Alberga, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Kathryn Camia, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Rosalie Campisi, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Colleen Cauley, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Christine Eidem, Library Media Specialist, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Cynthia Gasperi, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Jenny Gieras, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Gabriella Guzzio, Teacher of Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective October 29, 2011. Ms. Francesca Houghtaling, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Anne Keating, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective October 7, 2011. Ms. Robin Kevitz-Connolly, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 15, 2011. Ms. Diane Martelli, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Lindsay Morton, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Dawn Raymond, Teacher of Foreign Language, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Margaret Reilly, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 29, 2011. Ms. Jessica Sansevera, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Lindsay Schrader, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Sherry Schur, Psychologist, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2011. Ms. Jacqueline Simone, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Gregory Stiefel, Assistant Principal, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 1, 2011. |
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Information Business Affairs
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Question and Comments on Report Items |
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Organization
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Approvals
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Recommended Action: Personnel
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities Jeffrey Mester and Randall Katchis reported that the next meeting of the Facilities Committee is scheduled for June 1, 7:00 p.m. Topics to be discussed will include private fundraising for artificial turf. |
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Financials Alyson Kiesel moved to accept the reports and approve resolutions and bids, for items 7.1-7.9 as noted below. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Questions and Comments |
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Notice of Future Meetings - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - at Horace Greeley High School Commons, Presentation: Honor Retirees |
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Adjournment At 11:05 p.m. Randall Katchis moved to adjourn. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa M. Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. To Superintendent
Janet Benton, Board President
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