Agenda August 9, 2011
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Horace Greeley High School
Convene meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m.
1. |
Information Business Affairs |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Opening of School:
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1.2.2 |
Superintendent Work Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University |
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1.2.3 |
Transition work |
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Questions and Comments |
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2. |
Organization |
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2.1 |
Draft Policy second reading: Fund Balance Policy |
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2.2 |
Draft Policy second reading: Deferred Payments |
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3. |
Approvals |
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3.1 |
Minutes of June 28, 2011 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of July 6, 2011 |
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4. |
Recommended Action: Personnel |
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4.1 |
Instructional Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an "as needed" basis": Ann Marie Winslow, and Diane Wendel. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education": Dr. Jeffrey Gershel and Dr. Steve Levine, Monique Scollan, Dr. Jeffrey Yormak, Westchester Institute for Human Development, and Erika Schenker. Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence: Ms. Heather Butler, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 20, 2011 through December 23, 2011. Request for Parental Leave of Absence: Ms. Shana Weldon, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 20, 2011 through December 23, 2011. Ms. Lori Abulencia, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Appointment: Probationary Ms. Keri Zurlini, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Appointment: Regular Substitute Ms. Nancy Ziegelbauer, Regular Substitute Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Part Time Ms. Beth Aviv, (.5) Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Charles Sehulster, Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective August 19, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Coaching Ms. Teresa McKenna, Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Robert Clark, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Grace McKenna, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Erin Tracy, Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Angela Russo, Varsity Girls' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Jennifer Chemerov, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Edward Bajor, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Suzanne Guziec, Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Ellen Moskowitz, Varsity Girls' Swimming Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Mike Darland, Junior Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Steve Houser, Varsity Boys' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Steve McKenney, Varsity Girls' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Robert Herodes, Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Adam Borman, Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Alfredo Possante, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Gina Gomes, Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Carolyn Elwood, Junior Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Elizabeth Lops, 9th Grade Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. David Boniello, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Tim Sullivan, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Joe Kearns, Junior Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Dillon Clark, Junior Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. William Woolard, 9th Grade Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Dave Fernandes, 9th Grade Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. William Tribou, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Cara Stirpe, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Colleen Cauley, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Nancy Soliz, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Joe Raccioppo, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Seth Upson, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Annamarie Marasco, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Volunteer Coaching Mr. Richard Volpe, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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4.2 |
Non-instructional Appointment: Diego Palacios Quebrada - Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2011. Resignation: Rocco Facciolo - Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School, resigned effective July 14, 2011. Cynthia Palazzo - Database Assistant at Seven Bridges Middle School, resigned effective July 11, 2011. Resignation for Purpose of Retirement: Carl Lachman - Auto Mechanic/Bus Driver at the Pole Barn, retired effective August 18, 2011. Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of Donna McMahon as Office Assistant at Seven Bridges Middle School from 10-month to 12-month, effective August 10, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem clerical substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective August 10, 2011: Louise Lubin Lois Sommer |
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5. |
Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
Approve of CSE summaries reported to the Board on August 5, 2011. |
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5.2 |
Resolution to ratify COSA sick bank agreement. |
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5.3 |
Approve "revocable permit" with State University of New York at Purchase College for use of pool facilities from January 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012 fees noted in services listed. |
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5.4 |
Approve KG&D proposal for monitoring construction and required stormwater inspections at Seven Bridges effective July 18 - September 2011 in the amount of $11,000. |
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5.5 |
Approve 2011-2012 extension of contract for food service management with Aramark Educational Services, Type II meal @ $2.7594 with a CPI-U percentage of increase cost of 2.9% over previous year. |
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5.6 |
Approve district's Final 2010-11 Contract of Services with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES in the amount of $3,296,372.99. |
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5.7 |
Approve Summer Transportation Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation for July 1 - August 31, 2011in the amount of $207,869.40. |
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5.8 |
Approve new Xerox copier agreement for four replacement copiers for Bell MS effective upon installation, expected late September 2011, term 60 months. |
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5.9 |
Approve contract for special education services for one student in the 2011 Ardsley School District Summer School Program at the rate set by NYSED. |
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5.10 |
Approve contract for special education placement for one student, SL, in the 2011-12 Briarcliff School District in the amount of $59,928 plus 1:1 Aide. |
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Approve amendment, item #2.10, to contract with Cost Management Services (original agreement approved June 7, 2011, effective July 1, 2011) |
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6. |
Facilities |
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6.1 |
Facilities Committee Report - Amended MOU attached, as adopted July 6, 2011. |
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6.2 |
Energy Performance; Window Replacement at Bell; Paving at Seven Bridges and Westorchard power. |
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7. |
Financials |
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7.1 |
Resolution to approve reserve funds - Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appropriates the sum of $2,408,470 from the 2010-2011 unappropriated unexpended fund balance and authorizes the transfer of such monies from the General Fund to the Retirement Contributions Reserve Fund. |
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7.2 |
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the transfer of the following reserve funds to the General Fund as specified in the approved 2011-2012 budget: Debt Service Fund: $367,400 plus interest; Capital Projects Fund: $13,894; Retirement Contributions Fund: $1,664,526 |
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Resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters of the School District at the Annual Meeting to raise for the budget for the 2011-2012 school year a sum not to exceed $111,448,488 for School District purposes a sum not to exceed $2,766,724 for Library purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll. |
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7.4 |
Resolution issuing a tax warrant. |
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7.5 |
Resolution to rescind Bid #858: Window Replacement for Bell Middle School "BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education rescinds the award made on May 24, 2011 of Bid #858 to Ross Window Corp. relating to Window Replacement for Bell Middle School, based upon Ross Window Corp.'s correspondence, dated July 27, 2011, advising that they are unable to provide the services required in the bid specifications. THEREFORE, be it resolved the Board determines that due to inability of Ross Window Corp. to perform the services required of the bid, as well as the expiration of bid pricing documents pertaining to other vendors, therefore the Board directs the Purchasing Agent to rebid the project. |
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7.6 |
Internal Auditor Report of Intensive Review of Purchasing & Accounts Payable - July for June 2011 and Response to Report |
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7.7 |
Treasurer's Reports - June and July 2011 |
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7.8 |
Central Treasurer's Report - Extraclassroom Activity Accounts - June 30, 2011 |
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7.9 |
Central Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts - June 30, 2011 |
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7.10 |
Expense Reports - June and July 2011 |
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7.11 |
Revenue Reports - June and July 2011 |
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7.12 |
Claim Auditor's Report - June 2011 |
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7.13 |
Proposed School Lunch Budget for 2011-12 |
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7.14 |
Resolution: findings of District with respect to proposals for tax-exempt lease financing. |
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8. |
Notice of Future Meetings - Thursday, September 1, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m. Presentation: School Report Card |
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Adjournment |
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Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, at least five days prior to the meeting.
Chappaqua Board of Education web: www.ccsd.ws email: board@ccsd.ws tm
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