Agenda June 19, 2013
REVISED Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Horace Greeley High School
Convene public meeting at 7:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss employment history of particular persons, and litigation.
Seven Bridges String Ensemble will perform under the direction of Ms. Kathleen Feldman.
Reconvene: 8:15 p.m.
Presentation:
Ave Atqua Vale
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Information |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
Reflections |
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1.1.2 |
Schedule of Board Meetings |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Chappaqua School Foundation |
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1.2.2 |
Chappaqua School Foundation |
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1.2.3 |
End of year events |
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1.2.4 |
Seven Bridges Search |
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1.2.5 |
Staff Development - March 21 to May 30, 2014 |
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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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2.1 |
Second Reading - Revised Policy 5052 Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA - Dignity for All Students Act). |
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2.2 |
Public Hearing - Code of Conduct |
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Approvals |
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3.1 |
Minutes of April 17, 2013 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of May 8, 2013 |
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3.3 |
Minutes of May 21, 2013 |
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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": Dorothy Knudsen, Jacqueline Mooney-O'Brien, and Diana Vigilante. 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 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education": William MacAllister. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed to be appointed to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program from June 25, 2013 through August 9, 2013, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education." Margaret Callinan, Part Time Nurse, and Janine Brennan, Teaching Assistant. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Rachel Karyo from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013." Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Amanda Franco from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013." Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence: Ms. Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Request for Parental Leave of Absence: Ms. Jennifer Berardi, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 30, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 24, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Resignation: Mr. Craig Colavito, Teaching Assistant, Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program, effective May 31, 2013. Ms. Janine Brennan, Substitute Teaching Assistant, Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program, effective June 12, 2013. Appointment: Probationary Ms. Annamarie Revel-Davis, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013. Mr. Thomas Williams, Teacher of Physical Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013. Appointment: Regular Substitute Ms. Keri Zurlini, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Jennifer Halliday, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Andrea Kosakowski, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Kathleen Finnegan, Regular Substitute Teacher of Mathematics, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Part Time Ms. Karen Ruzzo, (.6) Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, (.4) Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 26, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and contingent upon meeting requirements for certification by August 25, 2013). Ms. Laura Abbatantuono, (.6) Teacher of Music, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Beth Aviv, (.5) Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Dana Bassuk, (.4) Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Lisa Bisceglia, (.5) Social Worker, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Christine Catapano, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Michael DeBellis, (.7) Teacher of Industrial Arts, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Kelly Gillan, (.4) Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Jeanne Hurgin, (.6) Teacher of Business Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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Non-instructional Appointment: (tabled from May 29, 2013) Yesid Rivera - Teacher Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, 17.5 hours per week, effective June 3, 2013. Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of the following teacher aides by 15 minutes per day, effective September 3, 2013: Tammy Farrell Maria Shabani Valerie Vesce Colleen Wilson Elizabeth Nowotnik Josephine Puma Vicki Devine Lillian Markowitz Amy Love Deborah Eiden Denise Tierney Joann Mastrocola Mary Masi BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective June 20, 2013: Paul Barilla and Alex Melito |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
CSE summaries reported to the board for approval on June 19, 2013. |
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5.2 |
Approve agreement for services, both day and intermediate care, with Devereux Foundation effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at the tuition rates approved by New York State Department of Education. |
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5.3 |
Approve agreement for health and welfare services with Rye City School District, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, for two children at the estimated rate of $795.12 per student. |
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Approve Agreement for Services with Bedford Central School District for the SAIL II Program, beginning July 1, 2013 through August 9, 2013, for one student at the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by NY State, per contract. |
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5.5 |
Approve Service Agreement with HPN Technologies for the 2013-14 school year, 0% increase in creating web pages and miscellaneous small requests at an estimated cost of $6,900. |
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5.6 |
Approve Proposal from internal auditors, Tobin and Company for 2013-14, 2014-15 school years, with 0% increase. |
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Approve Agreement with A.F. Investigations, for Investigative services, for the 2013-14 school year, at a rate of $65 per hour per investigator, expenses incurred billed separately, per contract. |
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Approve Agreement for Services with Claims Auditor Christopher H. Weir, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. |
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5.9 |
Approve gift of $975 toward water bottle filling station at Seven Bridges from Green Team. |
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Approve a gift of $5,000 from the Bell PTA to Bell School for the purpose of purchasing audio visual equipment to be used by students, staff and administrators. |
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Resolution to accept a gift in the amount of $200,000 from Chappaqua School Foundation to fund professional development services, design in the areas of space usage, interiors and furnishings. |
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Resolution to transfer funds within Tax Certiorari Reserve BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appropriates the sum of $1,300,000 from the 2012-2013 projected unassigned unexpended fund balance and authorizes the transfer of such monies from the general fund to the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3651 (1-a) of the Education Law. |
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Resolution to increase budget lines for compensated absences from reserve fund. BE IT RESOLVED to increase the "Sick / Compensated Absences" budget line (A2110139-36-251) by the amount of $47,841, and the "Compensated Absences" budget line (A9089-880-36) by $97,378, as an additional budget appropriation to the 2012-13 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund. |
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its President to execute a Second Addendum Agreement, dated June 19, 2013, to the Superintendent's contract dated March 29, 2011, a copy of which Second Addendum Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting. |
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"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute the proposal for services of Fielding Nair International, LLC, dated June 13, 2013, to provide professional development in the area of innovation, technology, and space usage, design of a learning lab at Horace Greeley High School and develop a campus-wide concept master plan, in an amount not to exceed $78,000. |
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"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiating teams for the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers bargaining units (Teaching Assistants) dated June 14, 2013 and authorizes the expenditure of those monies necessary to implement the provisions of the 2013-2015 CCT Collectively Negotiated Agreement." |
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"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement, dated June 14, 2013, between the Superintendent of Schools and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) regarding the amended and additional items to the 2013-15 Collectively Negotiated Agreement. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting. |
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Resolution to undertake improvements to Horace Greeley fields and SEQRA determination. WHEREAS, the Board of Education is considering undertaking certain improvements to the athletic facilities at Horace Greely High School (the "Project"), comprising:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act statute (Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law) and implementing regulations ("SEQRA"), the Board of Education has determined that the Project is a Type II action as defined in Section 617.5 of Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations ("NYCRR") and not subject to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, that, to assist it in its decision-making, the Board of Education authorized the WBA Group, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF") to evaluate the Project's potential for environmental impacts, which document is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the EAF concludes that due to, inter alia, the infrequency of evening games that would occur as a result of the Project, any increase in evening traffic generation or noise would not rise to the level of significance; that the new lighting will be so designed to minimize spillover and glare and therefore will not have significant adverse impacts on the neighboring community; and that the other elements of the project will not result in changes to the overall operations of the High School athletic facilities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board finds, after review of the EAF, that the Project is exempt from SEQRA and that it would not have any significant adverse environmental impacts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board will proceed to determine whether it will undertake the Project. |
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Approve Agreement for Services with Technical Directions, LLC, for Seven Bridges, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 at a rate of $55 per hour, 4 hour min., maximum annual is $20,000. |
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2013-2014 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 13, 2013. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting. |
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6. |
Facilities |
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6.1 |
Recognition Wall Proposal |
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7. |
Financials |
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7.1 |
Revenue Report - May 31, 2013 |
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7.2 |
Expenditures Report - May 31, 2013 |
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7.3 |
Treasurer's Report - May 2013 |
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7.4 |
Bid #895 - Printing / Stationery Services - A to Z Printing, Mt. Kisco Printing, Courier Printing - all various charges |
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7.5 |
Bid #897 - Boiler, Burners, & Related Equipment - Unity Mechanical corp. Total $16,730.00 |
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Bid #892 - Athletic Equipment & Supplies - awarded to attached list of 13 vendors for a total of $78,177.04. |
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Notice of Future Meetings - Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School 8:15 p.m. - Board meeting Presentation: Reorganization |
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Adjournment |
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Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, at least five days prior to the meeting.
Chappaqua Board of Education Board meetings are public meetings, videotaped and available on the district website.
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PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.
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ADDENDUM |
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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 Andrew Selesnick to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Principal of Seven Bridges Middle School effective July 1, 2013 through July 10, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education)." |
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Recommended Action: |
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Resolution for action regarding A 7786-A (Weinstein) / S 5842 (Felder) WHEREAS, the introduction of a new bill, A 7786-A (Weinstein) / S 5842 (Felder), raises critical concerns for public schools, and WHEREAS, this bill has the potential to impose still another costly and unduly burdensome unfunded mandate on our school districts, and WHEREAS, this bill was introduced without due consideration of its financial impact on school districts and would have severe negative consequences to the fiscal stability of schools, and WHEREAS, the bill in question has a number of serious flaws and inconsistencies with federal law, undermining the process of special education placements required by IDEA and therefore threatening the federal funding that helps support the education of students with disabilities, and WHEREAS, this bill requires the future continuation of tuition payments for unilateral placements that diverts public funds to the private sector, and WHEREAS, the bill presumes a decision in favor of the plaintiff by placing the burden on the Committee on Special Education to show that a unilateral placement was not appropriate before ongoing tuition payments can cease, and WHEREAS, the bill will have a negative effect on the likelihood that settlements will be reached due to automatic pendency, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chappaqua Central School District urges the New York State Legislature to oppose this onerous and inappropriate bill, should it come to the floor for a vote this week, and therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chappaqua Central School District urges Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto this onerous and inappropriate bill should it pass the New York State Legislature. |
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5.22 |
Approve contract with Beijing National Day School, Beijing, China. Host school responsible for accommodations with host families. Both parties responsible for own Visa fees, airfare, insurance, non-educational fees (sightseeing). |
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