Minutes June 4, 2014
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
June 4, 2014 |
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Time: |
7:30 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: |
Members of the community, PTA and administration and staff |
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7:00 p.m. Join us for refreshments as we celebrate our retired teachers. President Mester called the board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Victoria Tipp moved to reconvene in Executive Session to discuss negotiations. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 7:15 p.m. President Jeffrey Mester adjourned the meeting to join the celebration for our retirees. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Warren Messner moved to reconvene the board meeting at 7:50 p.m. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The Bell Piano Trio, under the direction of retiring music teacher April Carpenter, honored us with their musical talent. Audience response was loudly appreciative and caused President Mester to quip, "I wish the Board could get applause like that!" Dr. McKay honored our retirees by noting how much our students have benefitted from their experience and number of years of service to the district. We will miss them and wish them well in the next phase of their lives. She introduced each of the building administrators who, in turn, introduced retirees and gave us a small summary of the person's many contributions to the students and district. It was inspiring to hear so many wonderful stories of creativity, dedication, and passion for their work. Board members noted how much the district is losing in terms of years of combined experience upon which we cannot put a dollar amount. They expressed their congratulations on retirement and appreciation for their service. Before the next presentation Dr. McKay made three announcements out of context of the agenda, (appointments will be made in 4.1). Greeley Assistant Principal Andrew Corsilia will be appointed as the new principal of Seven Bridges beginning July 2015. Interim Principal Dr. Michael Kirsch has agreed to remain at Seven Bridges for one more year to help with the transition. Athletic Director Peter Kuczma has agreed to also stay on for another year as well. East of Hudson Watershed Management There are 19 municipalities that are members of the watershed coalition. Their goal is to remove phosphorous from New York State drinking water supply from runoff within a five year program as required by law. It is a regional stormwater entity who joined together to have a larger pot of money to help each other with their individual municipalities requirements. He explained the various projects that they would undertake to help reach the goals at no cost to the district and resolve some drainage problems. |
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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 Karen Visser moved to approve April minutes, items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Recommended Action: Personnel Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
Addendum:
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities |
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Financials |
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President Mester gave Notice of Future Meetings - Wednesday, June 18, 2014, Board meeting at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentation: Ave Atque Vale |
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Adjournment Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk
Jeffrey Mester, Board President