Minutes September 1, 2011

Minutes

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York

 

Date:

September 1, 2011

 

Time:

10:00 a.m.

 

Place:

Horace Greeley High School C-3

 

Present:

Board of Education
Alyson Kiesel, President
Jeffrey Mester, Vice President
Randall Katchis
Vicky Tipp

 

Absent:

Karen Visser

 

Staff Members
Present:

Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent

Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Mr. Paul Citarella, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent

 

Visitors Present:

Visitors Present: Lisa Rusk, Esq., school attorney, and other interested citizens.

 

President Alyson Kiesel convened the public session at 10:00a.m. Randall Katchis moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of a personnel issue and legal issue. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

At 10:20 p.m. Vicky Tipp moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the public session. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

President Kiesel welcomed the community and members of the press.

1.

Approvals

2.

Recommended Action: Personnel

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

2.1

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":

Paula Cignarale,

Sheri Codella,

Eleanor Fosnot,

Christine Lecce,

Daniel Perito,

Angela Petriccione, and

Sara Savarese.

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":

Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC, and

Thomas Williams.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Kate DeMagistris from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2011."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Anne Ouellette from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2011."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Jessie Borsinger from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2011."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment from the 7/6/11 Board of Education meeting of Peter Berendt to read as follows:

Mr. Peter Berendt, Interim Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and consistent with New York State laws and regulation, as a retired educator he is entitled to retain his pension which was earned through his former district and places no financial burden on the Chappaqua Central School District)."

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Linsy Kochupaul, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through May 1, 2012.

Resignation:

Mr. Patrick Healy, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 28, 2011.

Ms. Iana Hardeman-Malcolm, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2011.

Ms. Theresa DeIngeniis, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 19, 2011.

Ms. Christine Lecce, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 22, 2011.

Ms. Keiha Kim, (.4) Teacher of Music, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 23, 2011.

Ms. Melissa Szymanski, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 30, 2011.

Ms. Kathryn Camia, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2011.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Jennifer Halliday, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011, Step 4, B(BA+30) with Masters, $75,271.

Appointment: Part Time

Mr. Thomas Williams, (.8) Teacher of Physical Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $53,018

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Daniel Perito, 7-8th Grade Football, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $6,035.

Ms. Amanda McDonough, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $3,790.

Ms. MaryEllen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,020.

Mr. Anthony Germani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,696.

Ms. Patricia Wolff, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,020.

Mr. Robert Raguette, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011 through November 10, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,364.

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the recommendation. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

2.2

Non-Instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Resignation:

Laurie Harvey - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2011.

Thomas Williams - Athletic Trainer, District-wide, effective August 31, 2011.

Appointment:

Deborah Eiden - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 28.75 hours per week, effective September 6, 2011. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.

Tamara Farrell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 30 hours per week, effective September 6, 2011. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.

Patricia Galante - Clerk-School Monitor at Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 6, 2011. Her salary will be $26,430.

Rosemary Melinsky - Clerk-School Monitor at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 6, 2011. Her salary will be $26,430.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective September 1, 2011:

Barbara Gramando

Jeffrey Mester moved to accept the recommendation. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.

Recommended Action: Other

3.1

Vicky Tipp moved to approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on August 31, 2011. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.2

Randall Katchis offered the following resolution, "BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby adopts the District's 2011-12 Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan for Administrators Document as presented to the Board at this meeting." Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.3

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve an Agreement for Engineering and Construction Management Services for the design and construction management of artificial turf field, field lights and renovation of running track, in the amount of $141,200.00. Randall Katchis seconded. Jeffrey explained that the Chappaqua Turf Committee needed the Board approval of the expenditures so the design and testing could go forward on a very strict timetable to allow for completion of the fields by next year. As owner, the Board has to sign the document. The Chappaqua Turf Committee has pledged that they will raise the funds. Board members voiced concern that the District would be responsible if the Committee cannot meet it's obligations. The previous agreement stipulated that no funds were to be provided by the district for this endeavor. All monies were to be raised by the Committee. It was noted that $70,000 is the figure that is needed for the first phase and if funds have not been raised, the district may stop the process. The board remained divided evenly and it was suggested that the attorney be brought back to the meeting for some clarification on the contract language. John Chow added that 23.6% matching funds could come from the state and noted that the district frequently acts as a "pass through" for funds.

Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 11:00 a.m. and asked school attorney Lisa Rusk, to rejoin the board meeting. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 11:15 a.m. President Kiesel moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the public session. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The board remained divided and it was suggested that the item be tabled, pending more time to examine the document since they had only received it the night before the meeting (because of the hurricane and lack of power). Because of the short timeframe, board members agreed to meet as soon as possible, prior to September 20 scheduled board meeting.

3.4

Randall Katchis moved to accept the amended proposal from Penn Schoen Berland to conduct a survey among community residents, at a cost of $10,000. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed with Randall Katchis, Jeffrey Mester, Vicky Tipp voting in favor of the amended proposal. Alyson Kiesel abstained.

3.5

Jeffrey Mester offered a Resolution to approve the Court Order Consent Judgment and refund to STAR-RES 41854 (Acrish) for assessment year 2009 in the amount of $7,259.50. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.6

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve a contract between Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WESTCO) and food service vendor Chappaqua Central School District, to provide meals at Headstart. Vicky Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. John Chow added that the food is being provided by Aramark, and District obligations are covered under the Aramark contract.

4.

Facilities

5.

Financials

6.

President Kiesel gave Notice of Future Meetings -

Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Education Center, at 7:00 p.m.

Audit Committee

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

School Report Card

7.

Adjournment

At 11:50 a.m., Randall Katchis moved to adjourn. Vicky 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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