Minutes April 10, 2012
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
April 10, 2012 |
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Time: |
8:15 p.m. |
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Place: |
Horace Greeley High School |
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Present: |
Board of Education |
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Staff Members |
Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant 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 Alyson Kiesel convened the public session at 6:30p.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the discussion of negotiations. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 8:18 p.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn the Executive Session. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. . At 8:20 p.m. Karen Visser moved to reconvene the public session. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Kiesel welcomed the community. Before discussing the budget, Pres. Kiesel asked Superintendent Lyn McKay to report on the management of the .5 psychologist staff cut in the elementary which has caused some concern in the district. Dr. McKay reported that she and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Eric Byrne, Director of Special Education Heidi McCarthy, met with the school psychologists. The psychologists have provided much input, and it was noted they will be able to spend time more time with the students, now that the testing piece will be handled by a part time psychologist. She reiterated that we will be observing and evaluated as we go forward. Heidi McCarthy provided more information on the development of the different systems and possibilities. President Kiesel noted that it will allow the psychologists to expand their role in the building and she was encouraged by the enthusiasm to implement this plan. President Kiesel asked John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business to begin his presentation. Presentation: Dr. McKay reviewed the budget process and the calendar of budget presentations through February and March. She noted the operating standards and strategic questions as guidelines. Dr. McKay recommended that the board adopt the proposed 2012-13 proposed budget at $112,202,888 which represents a .68% increase over last year. Asst. Superintendent for Business John Chow reviewed the expenditures and revenues, comparing 2011-12 to proposed budget. He noted the Personnel reductions and additions. He noted a slight decrease in state aid. He reviewed the tax cap worksheet and the property tax report card. The district is actually $72,000 lower than the tax cap. He then reviewed the use of Fund Balance that will be available for next year. Mr. Chow provided the estimated tax analysis for 2012-13 and noted that it may go up slightly. He also provided a comparison of the past four years of budget, tax levy, and tax rates. Board members expressed their concerns about balancing the numbers to keep the budget at an affordable level and to ensure continual program improvement. Gratitude was also expressed to the administrators for preserving what we have and managing our fund balance. They cautioned voters to be aware of how your vote in November effects your school district. Please think about the longevity of the district and the impact of unfunded mandates. |
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Information Business Affairs
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Questions and Comments We welcome public inquiries, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your inquiry to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone. |
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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 reported on questions from the community regarding the number of times that flags are at half staff. The Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES informs the District Clerk when the governor makes that decision to fly flags at half staff. Usually, this occurs when a member of the armed forces that is stationed in New York or lives in New York is killed in action or for other reasons such as when a police officer dies in the line of duty or if a notable politician were to pass away as well as on federal holidays such as Memorial Day. Mr. Mester indicated that he would like the District Clerk to look into posting the information on the website. |
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Financials
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President Kiesel gave Notice of Future Meetings - Tuesday, April 24, 2012, Board meeting at Education Center 7:45 a.m. Presentation: Adopt P/NWBOCES Budget and Election of Board Members Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Board meeting at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m. Presentation: Budget Hearing Unfunded Mandates |
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Karen Visser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa M. Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent
Alyson Kiesel, Board President
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