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Information Business Affairs
1.1
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President's Report
1.1.1
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Survey
President Kiesel reported that the survey has been completed. By November 15 a representative should be here from Penn, Schoen, Berland to discuss the results.
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1.1.2
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Board Perspective
President Kiesel reported the Knowledge Café was a very positive experience and the Board liked the communication style and format for gathering data.
Learning Symposium - President Kiesel reported this was a great opportunity to "peek under the curtain," and gave a wonderful picture of the process of ongoing study of teaching, assessments, and topics. Listening to teachers, who are researchers explaining data, sharing ideas, and igniting conversation throughout the building is very exciting.
Homecoming - President Kiesel thanked the sports boosters for this exciting evening. Problems with ticketing for the dance occurred, but the administration will work with the community to resolve it for next year. The first priority is the safety of the students.
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
1.2.1
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Chappaqua Education for the Future - October 17
Superintendent Lyn McKay reported that the Chappaqua Education for the Future is much like a superintendent's cabinet. The committee was expanded to include 22 people, including two students. It is a very insightful group of parents and empty nesters who have children from all different levels. They are setting priorities and the next meeting is in December.
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1.2.2
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Knowledge Café - October 24, 25, 2011
Dr. McKay reported that about 100 people attended last night's meeting and another 100 attended this morning at Bell Middle School. There was a lively discussion on what is good for middle school students and where we want to go. The feedback will be used to help Dr. McKay make her recommendation to the Board on November 15. Michael Rettig, international scheduler, professor, teacher, and former principal, presented four models of middle school scheduling configurations. His presentation was recorded and will be on the website. Dr. McKay thanked administrators, teachers, and the community for having these conversations. The topic of the next Café is budget and it is scheduled for December 7.
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1.2.3
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Report on Professional Development Day - October 21
Dr. McKay asked Eric Byrne to report and reminded the community that the planning for this day began in July.
Mr. Byrne thanked the board and parents and teachers for their positive comments. Staff worked on developing tools to help students work more independently and studied very deliberate classroom design that supports learning. More work was completed on differentiation, technology and online learning. A board member commented that it was a great experience and impressive to see that our teachers are really a culture of continual learners and they are creating a 21st century learning environment.
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Question and Comments
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2.
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Organization
2.1
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President Kiesel gave a second reading of the Draft Personal Property. Jeffrey Mester moved to adopt the policy. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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2.2
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President Kiesel gave a second reading of the Draft Community Use of School District Facilities revision. Randall Katchis moved to adopt the policy. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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3.
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Approvals
Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the:
3.1
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Minutes of September 20, 2011
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3.2
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Minutes of September 27, 2011
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Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.
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Recommended Action: Personnel
Superintendent Lyn McKay make the following recommendations
4.1
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Instructional
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":
Devereux Foundation's Millwood Learning Center.
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Stacey Kurtis from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teaching Assistant, effective October 17, 2011."
Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:
Ms. Shana Weldon, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 3, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Ms. Heather Butler, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 3, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Resignation:
Ms. Stacey Kurtis, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective October 14, 2011.
Ms. Melissa Lenahan, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective October 14, 2011.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Heather Butler, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Step 1, A(BA), $61,605, prorated.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Cynthia Gasperi, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective October 24, 2011 through May 7, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Step 1, A(BA), $51.34/hour.
Vicky Tipp moved to accept the recommendations. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
An error was noted that Heather Butler was granted a Child Care Leave, instead of a Discretionary Leave.
Vicky Tipp amended the motion to accept the recommendations with the Discretionary Leave as noted correctly in the minutes above. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.2
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Non-Instructional
Superintendent Lyn McKay made the following recommendations:
Leave of Absence:
Lorraine Campbell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, has requested a leave of absence, effective October 17, 2011 for 4-6 months, pending further notification
Appointments:
Antonio Faustino - Maintenance Worker (Buildings), Pole Barn, effective October 26, 2011. His salary will be $49,188.
Clare Weber - Regular Substitute Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 30 hours per week, effective October 17, 2011. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.
Vicky Tipp moved to approve the recommendations. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
5.1
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the CSE summaries reported to the Board on October 21, 2011. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Randall Katchis moved to approve a contract with Tobin and Co., internal auditors, for Year Two of RFP dated August 2010 - 0% increase, for contract year ending June 30, 2012. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.3
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Vicky Tipp offered the following resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #64312. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.4
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Jeffrey Mester moved to appoint Preston Elder as a Parent Member on the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for 2011-12. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.5
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve Agreements for Services with Eastchester Union Free School District for students, Student ID's: 00487, 601628, 602320 for 2011-12 school year. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Facilities
6.1
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Facilities Committee Report
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6.2
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Report Homecoming Activities - Randall Katchis reported on the successful homecoming activities. He congratulated Jim Nottingham on his organization. He also congratulated Joe Gramando for his fine job on hiring, searching for individuals who have special skills that the district can utilize without hiring outside contractors. .
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7.
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Financials
Randall Katchis moved to approve items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, budget transfers. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.1
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Budget transfers in the amount of $249,375.64 to reflect transfers and position vacancies from June 30, 2011, after the budget was adopted.
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7.2
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Budget transfers in the amount of $267,320.11 to redistribute middle school salaries after retirements.
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7.3
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Budget transfers in the amount of $158,799.81 to redistribute high school salaries for position at Bell reallocated to HGHS.
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7.4
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Jeffrey Mester moved to accept the Claim Auditor's Report - September 2011. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.5
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Randall Katchis moved to accept the Treasurer's Report - September 30, 2011. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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8.
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President Kiesel gave Notice of Future Meetings -
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m.
Presentations:
Potential Middle School Structure
Survey Results
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9.
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Adjournment
At 10:10 p.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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