Minutes March 5, 2014
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
March 5, 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: |
Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens. |
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President Mester called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Alyson Kiesel moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of security, the employment history of particular persons, and settlement. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Alyson moved to adjourn the executive session. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Alyson Kiesel moved to reconvene the public meeting at 7:40 p.m. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Mester welcomed everyone and asked Superintendent Dr. Lyn McKay to begin the Budget Proposal for 2014-2015. Presentations: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Eric Byrne began his Curriculum Budget Presentation with a classroom clip on the science research project with a group of students who are developing the skills necessary for the twenty-first century. They collaborate with mentors across the globe, produce original work of which they can take ownership, and be able to share with the community. Using the strategic question, he mapped out the teaching and learning priorities and elements of educational excellence. Notable projects for 2013-14 have been a new elementary schedule, middle level ELA alignment with Common Core State Standards, local assessment revision and development, nurturing a Chinese partnership, the iLab and Innovation Fellows work and a summer writers' camp. He followed up with some of the plans for 2014-15 filled with innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Professional development will have more project based learning and feedback for learning will also provide opportunities for leadership. Administrative Network Visits and Summer Leadership Retreats are also part of the leadership program and help us learn how we can support our teachers. He reviewed the cost of these line items in his budget and noted that the budget for 2013-14 was $1,529,486 and, this year's proposed budget is $1,539,293. Director of Technology Darleen Nicolosi presented the Technology Budget. The technology budget supports teaching and learning, infrastructure and manages data for the district. Back in September she discussed the strategic vision of the department: Development of a digital age learning environment that prepares our students to live, learn and work in a globally networked society and is adaptable to the ever-changing role that technology has in teaching and learning" She then stated the number of projects that were implemented in 2013-14. She explained the line items for her proposed budget of $2,212,957 that represents an increase of approximately 7%. |
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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 |
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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, March 12, 2014 - Board meeting/work session at Horace Greeley High School 6:30 p.m. Joint Town / School Board meeting rescheduled from 2-5-2014 7:30 p.m. Special Education / Athletics |
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Adjournment Alyson Kiesel moved to adjounr the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent
Jeffrey Mester, Board President