Minutes February 27, 2013
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
February 27, 2013 |
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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 Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Assistant Superintendent for Leadership, 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 Tipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Karen Visser moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of labor negotiations, employment history of a particular person, and legal settlement. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn the executive session. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Karen Visser moved to reconvene the public session at 8:31 p.m. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Tipp welcomed the community, students, and parents. Presentation: Superintendent's Budget Proposal Dr. Lyn McKay reminded the board that in January she presented the rollover budget. This budget process began in August with a review of the past several years' budgets. The district has to produce a budget that is efficient and effective and she noted it is a real challenge. She noted some of the key points that helped lead to an excellent budget and added although we will remain tight, we are in a very good place. We have to continue to improve and seek efficiency. She reminded the community that if you have any questions about the budget, please email us. Dr. McKay discussed the four pillars used for the past several years. She noted the district's programs that will go forward including a new writers' camp. She assured the board that the district will keep foreign languages in all the grade levels, high school electives remain the same and the infrastructure continues to look good. Assistant Superintendent for Business John Chow noted the items again that impact the budget and updated the information for items that we have found since January 24 such as teachers' retirement, the Memorandum of Agreement with our teachers, state aid, and tax cap number. The proposed 2013-14 budget is $114,828,088, an increase of $2,625,200 or 2.34% over the current approved budget of $112,202,888. Mr. Chow noted that Chappaqua ranks 13th out of 46 districts in Westchester in per pupil costs. He explained the expenditures and revenues and the percentage of the budget each category represents. A projected decrease in enrollment of about 50 students will result in about 5 sections less and shared staffing because of scheduling. He reviewed the positive impact of the CCT (teacher) contract. He thanked the PTA for hosting community forums on Tuesday, March 5 at Bell at 9:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. for questions on proposed budget and at Seven Bridges on Thursday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. President Tipp noted that we have saved jobs and possible future cuts in program. Board members commented on the positive aspects of the budget and feel confident that it represents a balance of program and staff. |
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Information
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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 Dr. McKay made the following recommendations and made special note of the three retirees, Steven Houser, Ellen Pincus, and Mary Slavinski. Each has given extraordinary service to our district. Karen Visser moved to accept the recommendations. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Alyson Kiesel, however, that she was reluctant to let Mr. Houser, one of her former teachers go. Board members agreed that the district was losing three very fine teachers.
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities |
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Financials Alyson Kiesel moved to accept financial reports items 7.1 - 7.4. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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President Tipp gave Notice of Future Meetings - Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School 8:15 p.m. Board Work Session - next regular meeting March 13, 2013 Presentations: Curriculum / Technology |
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Adjournment - Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent
Victoria Tipp, Board President
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