Agenda January 29, 2014

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Horace Greeley High School

The board will meet with the administrators at 5:15 p.m.. for a Retreat.

Convene an Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.for the purpose of discussion of legal issues including settlement, employment history of particular person.

Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.

Presentations:

Peter Johnston - author of Open Minds, the language we use changes lives

Innovation Fellows and New Use of Space at Greeley

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Live Streaming Report

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Seven Bridges search

 

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

Minutes of December 11, 2013

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

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":

Denise Mincin.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as AP proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Barbara Brandfon

Linda Heckman

Paula Petito

Lynne Brennan

Lainee Katzenberg

Beth Quinn

Charles Buchanan

Elaine Krim

Joan Salamone

Rita Campana

Gary Lanza

Barbara Scheine

Luann Citrin

Elisa Leitao

Mark Taylor

Jean Cross

Suzanne Michel

Ann Marie Tetelman

Linda DiChiara

Noah Mitchell

Giselle Weiss

Gabrielle Giordano

Raquel Moskovitz Grey

Laurie Wesley

Joan Handwerger

Kimberly Perham

Florence Zelenko

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Katherine Milliken, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2014.

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. Jacob Gamage, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 24, 2014.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Appointment:

Hilary Raupp - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 22.5 hours per week effective January 24, 2014.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby grants a leave of absence, without pay, to Denise Mincin, Library Clerk at Horace Greeley High School, from February 3, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on January 24, 2014.

 

 

5.2

Approve gift of $3,261.62 from the Friends of Greeley Theatre to the Horace Greeley High School Theatre Department for lumber, Bubble Max Bubble Machine and Bubble Fluid to be used in the production of Lend Me a Tenor.

 

 

5.3

Appoint CSE Sub-committee Chairpersons for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year.

 

 

5.4

Appoint Philip J. Imperial as a parent member of the Committee on Special Education CSE and (Preschool) CPSE.

 

 

5.5

Approve Agreement with Devereux Foundation's Millwood Learning Center for job coach services in community settings for student #601959 at a rate of $75 per hour, total maximum $18,900, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

 

 

5.6

Approve Agreement with Bedford Central School District for Health Services for 18 students at a rate of $983.87 per student for a total of $17,709.66 for the 2013-14 school year.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Reschedule Board tours for Westorchard and Seven Bridges

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Treasurer's Report - December 2013

 

 

7.2

Claims Auditor Report - December 2013

 

 

7.3

Budget transfer of $178,900 from A5510 450 36 to A1620 400 34 iLab (J&M heating) $88,900 and A1620 448 36 Security guards $90,000.

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, Joint Town/School Boards Meeting - 7:00 p.m. followed by School Board Public Hearing

8:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Alternative Veterans Exemption Resolution

Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

Superintendent's Budget Proposal 2014-2015

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact:

Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Administrative Asst. to Superintendent at 238-7200 x1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

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

Board meetings are public meetings, videotaped and available on the district website.

web: www.ccsd.ws
email: board@ccsd.ws

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.


ADDENDUM

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.7

"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #00402. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."

 

 

5.8

Approve lease agreement with Macrolease for lease of athletic equipment in the amount of $1049 per month plus filing fee of $295 for a total of $38,059 and includes fees due under the current contract, effective February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2017.

 


ADDENDUM II:

 

5.9

Affordable Care Act - establishment of Standard Measurement Period

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("ACA") for variable hour employees, the District is required to establish a Standard Measurement Period, adopt an Administrative Period, and a Stability Period;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education establishes the following periods for the categories of variable hour employees set forth below:

 

Category of Employee

Standard Measurement Period (SMP),

Administrative Period,

and Stability Period

Category 1:

Per Diem Substitute Teachers

SMP: Six (6) Months

Administrative Period: Thirty (30) Days

Stability Period: Six (6) Months

Category 2:

All other variable hour employees (e.g.; non-pedagogical substitutes, coaches, activity supervisors, and substitute administrators)

SMP: Twelve (12) Months

Administrative Period: Thirty (30) Days

Stability Period: Twelve (12) Months