Agenda May 29, 2013

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Horace Greeley High School

Join us for light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. to celebrate our newly tenured teachers.

Convene public meeting at 6:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining under the Taylor Law.

Reconvene: 8:15 p.m.

Presentations:

Tenure Teacher Recognition

LIFE School Digital Portfolios

1.

Information

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association

"BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed 2013-14 Budget for the Westchester-Putman School Boards Association be ratified as presented in the amount of $246,227.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the proposed 2013-14 slate of officers and members of the Board of Directors:

As Executive Committee members for a one year term:

President - Susan Elion Wollin (Bedford CSD)

Vice President - Stephen Jambor (Brewster CSD)

Treasurer - Karen Zevin (Croton-Harmon UFSD)

Secretary - Lisa Tane* (Greenburgh Eleven UFSD)

Audit and Finance Committee Chair - Brett Summers (Byram Hills CSD)

As Board of Directors with terms expiring in 2016:

Vince D'Ambroso (Mount Pleasant CSD)

Anita Feldman (P/NW BOCES)

Rita Golden (Mount Pleasant Cottage UFSD)

Richard Kreps (Carmel CSD)

As Board of Directors with terms expiring in 2014:

Robert Johnson* (Port Chester - Rye UFSD)

Victoria Tipp* (Chappaqua CSD)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the proposed 2013-14 standing committees.

Nominating Committee members:

Rita Golden (Mount Pleasant Cottage UFSD)

Lynn McBride (SW BOCES)

Audit and Finance Committee members:

Chair - Brett Summers (Byram Hills CSD)

Richard Kreps (Carmel UFSD)

Jennifer Rosen (Briarcliff Manor UFSD)

Karen Zevin (Croton-Harmon UFSD)

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Seven Bridges search

 

 

1.2.2

Under the Tent

 

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.

 

2.

Organization

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Certification of May 22, 2013 vote and election

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

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 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Aaron Sachs,

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, PC,

Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, PC,

Jeffrey H. Sacks, D.O.,

Joan Weinstein,

Karen Teters,

Lisa Giacomini-Essell,

The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary / Ear Institute, and

Westchester Therapy Solutions - Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy, PLLC.

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":

Lisa de Castro,

Corrie Donaldson,

Janet Fletcher,

Robert Miltner,

Stephen Orfei, and

Amanda Wilson.

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."

Felice Gittelman, Teacher of Special Education,

Patricia Greco, Teacher of Special Education,

Sara Kenney, Teacher of Special Education,

Caitlin Lena, Teacher of Special Education,

Karin Pelletier, Per Diem Teacher of Special Education,

Ming-Faye D'Ambrosio, Per Diem Teacher of Special Education,

Susan Miller, Substitute Teacher of Special Education,

Anne DeCora, Teacher of Speech / Language,

Gail Fuld, Teacher of Speech / Language,

Mary Crewe, Per Diem Occupational Therapist,

Laura Cassidy, Per Diem Physical Therapist,

Kathy Brehm, Part Time Nurse,

Pat Pollock, Part Time Nurse,

Shannon Bailey, Teaching Assistant,

Lynne Brennan, Teaching Assistant,

Charles Buchanan, Teaching Assistant,

Jayne Carlson, Teaching Assistant,

Anthony Castaneda, Teaching Assistant,

Craig Colavito, Teaching Assistant,

Matthew Harz, Teaching Assistant,

Ann Marie Masciana, Teaching Assistant,

Jaclyn Nannariello, Teaching Assistant,

Kathleen O'Donnell, Teaching Assistant,

Dana Stein-Dince, Teaching Assistant,

Helen Teevan, Teaching Assistant, and

Janine Brennan, Substitute Teaching Assistant.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby rescinds the resignation of Brooke Baron, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 21, 2013, that was voted upon at the 2/27/13 Board of Education meeting."

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Erin Posner, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective May 3, 2013 and May 13, 2013.

Mr. Matthew Harz, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 7, 2013 through May 24, 2013.

Ms. Patricia Patterson, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective May 15, 2013 through May 20, 2013.

Mr. Madison Martineau, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 23, 2013, May 24, 2013, and May 31, 2013.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Rosalind Mittler, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 24, 2013.

Resignation:

Ms. Brooke Baron, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2013.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Ms. Ann Marie Masciana, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective May 13, 2013.

Mr. Madison Martineau, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 16, 2013.

Appointment: Tenure

Ms. Eileen Cass, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 13, 2013.

Ms. Danielle Cohen, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Nicole Curran, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Jennifer Halliday, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013.

Mr. Matthew Harz, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 18, 2013.

Dr. Heidi McCarthy, Director of Special Education and Related Services, Education Center, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Karen McNally, Teacher of Elementary Education, District wide Elementary Schools, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Lauren Reisner, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Monique Scollan, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Lori Tenefrancia, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2013.

Ms. Keri Zurlini, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education amends the retirement date of Susan Cappetta - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Horace Greeley High School from June 28, 2013 to July 1, 2013.

Resignation:

Lisa Shirin - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, resigning effective May 24, 2013.

Appointments:

Sally Love - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective May 13, 2013. Ms. Love will be on administrative leave until June 3, 2013.

Yesid Rivera - Teacher Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, 17.5 hours per week, effective May 28, 2013.

Maria Ruggiero - Teacher Aide at Horace Greeley High School, 22.5 hours per week, effective May 28, 2013.

Micaela Silver to replace Liv Amundsen as a member of the District's Health & Safety Committee, effective September 19, 2013.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

CSE summaries reported to the board for approval on May, 2013.

 

 

5.2

Resolution to ratify additional appointment of election workers - Josie Ganek, Diane Thaler, Peggy Macchetto, Laurie Warshofsky, David Kellogg

 

 

5.3

Resolution to adopt Tax Anticipation Note for Chappaqua Central School District, New York, on May 29, 2013, authorizing the issuance of note not to exceed $8,000,000 Tax Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the receipt of taxes to be levied for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

 

 

5.4

Approve PNWBOCES contract of services for 2013-14.

 

 

5.5

Approve contract with PAS Auto School, Inc. to conduct a driver education program effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016, per pupil for first year is $440 and determined by mutual agreement for remaining years.

 

 

5.6

Approve contract for Health and Welfare services provided by Bedford School District for Chappaqua students (10) attending non-public schools in Bedford for 2012-13 school year at a rate of $934.41 per student.

 

 

5.7

Approve contract for Health and Welfare services provided by White Plains City School District for Chappaqua students (6) attending non-public schools in White Plains for 2011-12 school year at a rate of $839.19 per student. (Never received in 2011-12)

 

 

5.8

Approve contract with Purchase College, SUNY for use of facilities August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014, per terms of contract.

 

 

5.9

Approve gift to Westorchard Elementary School from the Westorchard PTA in the amount of $2,918.40 to purchase and install various murals created by students in the cafetorium.

 

 

5.10

Resolution SEQRA Resolution for Type II Project - roof repairs at Douglas Grafflin and Westorchard Elementary Schools.

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning two roofing repair projects (expand as necessary) at the Westorchard Elementary School and the Douglas Grafflin Elementary School (the "Proposed Project"); and

Whereas, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the Proposed Project; and

Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Treasurer's Report - April 2013

 

 

7.2

Central Treasurer Report Extraclassroom Activity Accounts - April 2013

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School

Join us for light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. to honor our retirees.

8:15 p.m. - Board meeting

Presentation: Honor Retirees

 

9.

Adjournment

 

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
Education Center -- 66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

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