Agenda June 17, 2015

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 5:00 p.m. which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss employment history of particular persons, and proposed sale of property.

7:00 p.m. Join us for refreshments as we honor our retirees.

Reconvene public meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Alyson Gardner

Presentation:

Ave Atqua Vale

Honor Retirees

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Horace Greeley Exhibit

 

 

1.2.2

Chappaqua School Foundation Recognition

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

9040 Non-aligned administrators - the title, Director of K12 Literacy, should be added to Policy 9040.

 

 

2.2

9045 Non-aligned confidential personnel - rescind policy effective July 1, 2015.

 

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.

 

3.

Approvals & Ratification

 

 

3.1

Minutes of May 6, 2015

 

 

3.2

Minutes of May 27, 2015

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on June 30, 2015."

3.0 FTE Elementary positions,

1.0 FTE English position,

1.0 FTE Reading position, and

.5 FTE Science position.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in administration, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Director of K-12 Literacy position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Director of K-12 Literacy position, district wide, effective 7/1/15."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Special Education, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Special Education position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Special Education position at Roaring Brook Elementary School effective 7/1/15."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Social Studies, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Social Studies position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Social Studies position at Horace Greeley High School effective 7/1/15."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Mathematics, the Board of Education hereby increases by .6 FTE an existing .4 FTE Mathematics position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Mathematics position at Horace Greeley High School effective 7/1/15."

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":

Jane Weiser

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 2015/2016 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Barbarann Tantillo

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 29, 2015 through August 11, 2015, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education."

Felice Gittelman, Substitute Teacher of Special Education,

Patricia Greco, Teacher of Special Education,

Sara Kenney, Teacher of Special Education,

Shannon Bailey, Teacher of Special Education,

Karin Pelletier, (.5) Teacher of Special Education,

Anne DeCora, Teacher of Speech/Language,

Gail Fuld, (.5) Teacher of Speech/Language,

Mary Crewe, Per Diem Occupational Therapist,

Jillian Parke, Per Diem Occupational Therapist,

Laura Cassidy, Per Diem Physical Therapist,

Margaret Callinan, Part Time Nurse,

Linda Degelsmith, Part Time Nurse,

Astrid Jarzembowski, Part Time Nurse,

Pat Pollock, Part Time Nurse,

Lynne Brennan, Teaching Assistant,

Charles Buchanan, Teaching Assistant,

Jayne Carlson, Teaching Assistant,

Alexa D'Auria, Teaching Assistant,

Eileen Farrington, Part Time Teaching Assistant,

Mirjam Lord, Teaching Assistant,

Ann Marie Masciana, Teaching Assistant,

Moira McKenna, Part Time Teaching Assistant,

Kathleen O'Donnell, Teaching Assistant,

Stefanie Principio, Teaching Assistant,

Margaret Reilly, Part Time Teaching Assistant

Anthony Castaneda, Teaching Assistant and

Michael Whiting, Teaching Assistant.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Naomi Cook, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Michele Glenn, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2015.

Resignation:

Ms. Mary E. Ford, Teacher of Reading, District wide, effective June 30, 2015.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Mary E. Ford, Director of K-12 Literacy, District wide, effective July 1, 2015, in the tenure area of Director of K-12 Literacy.

Mr. Kyle Hosier, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2015, in the tenure area of High School Assistant Principal.

Ms. Ingrid Tavarez, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education.

Mr. Thomas Witmer, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Social Studies.

Mr. James Howard, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Mathematics.

Ms. Tiffany DePeralta, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of English.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Mr. Michael Diamente, Regular Substitute Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 28, 2015 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. David Weintraub, Regular Substitute Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Mark Nowak, Regular Substitute Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Reappointment: Part Time

Ms. Qian Sun, (.2) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Jennifer Hench, (.6) Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Katherine Constan, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Anthony Vaglica, (.4) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:

Barbara Nicoletti - Computer Lab Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School is retiring effective June 30, 2015.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of David Hayes, Public Relations Assistant, from 0.83 FTE to 1.0 FTE effective July 1, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 28, 2015. The salary is $14.00 per hour.

Osama Elgouhary
Frank Gavigan
Jose Oliveira

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

CSE summaries for approval on June 17, 2015.

 

 

5.2

Approve gift from Greeley PTA to Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $6,000. $5,000 to be uses for furniture for staff room and $1,000 donation on behalf of Environmental Committee toward purchase of water filtration and filling station for cafeteria.

 

 

5.3

Agreement with Student Assistance Services for 2015-2016 school year for a five-day per week Student Assistance/Project SUCCESS Program at Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $68,975.

 

 

5.4

Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund

BE IT RESOLVED to increase the "Sick/Compensated Absences" budget line (A2110-139-36-251) by the amount of $131,518.64 , and the "Compensated Absences" budget line (A9089-880-36) by $170,737.50 , as an additional budget appropriation to the 2014-15 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund.

 

 

5.5

Resolution for Establishment of Payment of Bonded Indebtedness Reserve Fund

BE IT RESOLVED the board of education authorizes the establishment of the Payment of Bonded Indebtedness Reserve Fund and fund this account with the remaining funds from the escrow account for the Energy Performance Contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the district will use these funds to pay the principal and interest payment due on the Energy Performance Contract.

 

 

5.6

Resolution for writing off the uncollectible funds:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the board hereby authorizes an increase to the 2014-15 budget in the amount of $6,801.45 for transfer to Special Aid Fund to fund the portion of the summer special education program from summer 2009 that is not aidable.

 

 

5.7

Resolution for SG Chappaqua B tax certiorari settlement:

BE IT RESOLVED to increase the Refund on Real Property Taxes (A1964-400-36) budget by the amount of $1,820,981.46, as an additional budget appropriation to the 2014-15 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund.

 

 

5.8

Approve with Sivic Solutions Group, LLC (Medicaid Billing Services) to collect funds per scope of services in contract, effective July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, contingency fees are paid according to terms of contract.

 

 

5.9

Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Maura Marcon as consultant for implementation of continuing education services for school year 2015-16, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $8,000 annually.

 

 

5.10

Approve Independent Contractor Services with Christopher H. Weir, PC as Claims Auditor, for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, at $81.50 per hour.

 

 

5.11

Approve Independent Contractor Services with Technical Directions, LLC to engage the services for technical operations of the Performing Art Center (PAC) at Seven Bridges Middle School, for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, at $55.00 per hour with a four-hour minimum per event, not to exceed $20,000 annually.

 

 

5.12

Approve agreement with HPN Technologies to perform basic web site maintenance, per contract, with estimated total cost of $6,900 based on previous year. 0% increase.

 

 

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Lyn McKay as Superintendent of Schools of the Chapppaqua Central School District for the period of time commencing July 1, 2015 and terminating on June 30, 2018; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to execute an Agreement with Dr. McKay which sets forth the terms and conditions of her employment as Superintendent of Schools from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, a copy of which Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, effective July 1, 2015, the Superintendent's Contract dated March 29, 2011 and the Amendments thereto are hereby declared null and void and of no further effect.

 

 

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to execute Terms and Conditions Agreements with Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Liisa Elsner; Assistant Business Manager/Treasurer, Blanche Blair; Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Jennifer Michel; Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Paola Ciotti; Public Relations Assistant David Hayes; for the period commencing June 18, 2015. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to execute Terms and Conditions Agreements with Secretary to the Superintendent Therese Dell'olio for the period commencing July 1, 2015. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to execute an Agreement for Services with Independent Contractor Theresa Markley, as presented to the Board at this meeting a total of 5 days during the 2015-16 school year to provide training for district clerk and secretary to the superintendent.

 

 

5.16

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, hereby authorizes the 2015-16 school year salaries of the confidential employees based on the recommendations from the Superintendent in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 11, 2015. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.17

BE IT RESOLVED, that, the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2015-2016 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 12, 2015. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.18

BE IT RESOLVED, that, effective July 1, 2015, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2015-2016 school year salary for the Director of Continuing Education as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 12, 2015. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.19

WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of items which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and of no value to the School District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares such items to be surplus property and of no value to the School District and authorizes the disposal of such equipment in a prudent manner in accordance with law.

 

 

5.20

Bid #941 - HVAC Services - Preventative Maintenance - Atlantic Westchester - lump sum $52,450 plus hourly rates as indicated in agreement.

 

 

5.21

Bid #942 - Masonry, Site Work & Asphalt Services - Lechtonen Contracting Corp. - hourly rates per agreement.

 

 

5.22

Bid #943 - Summer Transportation Services - Chappaqua Transportation, Inc. $9,235.61.

 

 

5.23

Approve Budget Transfers to A1981 491 36 in the amount of $358,797.00 to cover PWNBOCES Capital Project, Payment 2 of 3.

 

 

5.24

Agreement with Devereux Millwood Learning Center (aka July 1 as Devereux NY Cares Center for Autism Research and Educational Services) for Educational Services from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 at the approved NY State Department of Education rate. (NY State rate for 14-15 school year - $62,162 + related services $39,081 = $101,243)

 

 

5.25

Approve renewal agreement of Lightower Network for 60 month term at an annual cost of $101,400, with annual reduction of $8400 from current contract and increase in bandwidth.

 

 

5.26

Approve new three-year hardware lease with Lenova for 445 laptops at a rate of $120,860 per year.

 

 

5.27

Addendum to Standard Form of Agreement reviewed by attorney, with DeRosa Sports Construction for tennis court resurfacing, architect KG&D, stipulated sum $101,000 subject to additions and limitations.

 

 

5.28

Addendum to Standard Form of Agreement reviewed by attorney, with NUA Construction for HGHS roof replacement Phase 3, architect KG&D, stipulated sum $368,942 subject to additions and limitations.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Revenue report - May 31, 2015

 

 

7.2

Expenditures report - May 31, 2015

 

 

7.3

Claims Auditor report - May 31, 2015

 

 

7.4

Treasurer's report - May 31, 2015

 

8.

Communications

 

9.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

Reorganization Meeting

 

10.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Theresa Markley 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

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ADDENDUM:

1.

President's Report

 

 

1.1

Legislative Report

 

4.

Recommended Action - Personnel

 

 

4.1

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Speech/Drama position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Speech/Drama position at Horace Greeley High School effective 8/31/15."

Request for Special Leave of Absence with Pay:

Mr. Christopher Schraufnagel, Teacher of Speech/Drama, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 15, 2015 and to end at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional personnel

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as per diem custodial substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective June 18, 2015.

Andrew Rosenbaum

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.29

Approve Chappaqua School Foundation grants for Grafflin - Furniture with movement in mind - $2,081; Horace Greeley HS - poster cutter for science research - $1,077; Bell and Seven Bridges MS - Playtime - $1,500.

 

 

5.30

BE it resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves a retainer agreement with Shaw Perelson May and Lambert, LLP, effective June 17, 2015 for 2015-2016. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes.

 

 

5.31

Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes its President to enter into an agreement with East of Hudson Watershed Corporation pending mutual agreement on section 6.

 

 

5.32

Agreement with NPORT nursing services of one LPN, for one student effective July 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015, at a cost of $42 per hour.

 

Retirees 2015

Horace Greeley

Beth Aviv - English - 6/30/15

Elise Chadwick - English - 6/30/15

Sally Cochran - Library - 6/30/15

Gerard Furey - English - 6/30/15

Louise Hazebrouck - English - 6/30/15

H. Davis Knobloch - Music - 6/26/15

Juan Lesende - Maintenance Laborer - 12/30/14

Christine Louth - English (Staff Developer) - 6/30/15

Vita Materasso - Foreign Language - 6/30/15

Jane Perito - Senior Office Assistant - 6/29/15

Lisbeth Rath - Social Studies - 6/30/15

Charles Sehulster - Science - 6/30/15

Susan Pojer- 6/30/15

Michele Glenn - 8/19/15

Robert E. Bell

Colleen Harris - English - 12/19/14

Seven Bridges

Anthony Castagna - Head Custodian - 1/2/15

Christine DiDomenico - Physical Education - 6/30/15

Barbara Nicoletti - Computer Lab Aide - 6/30/2015

Robert E. Bell / Seven Bridges

Genevieve Hanlon - Elementary (Staff Developer) - 12/19/14

Douglas Grafflin

Brian Hiller - Music - 8/12/15

Eileen Kelly - Elementary - 6/30/15

Jean Porcaro - Library Assistant - 6/30/15

Jane Weiser - Elementary - 6/30/15

Barbara Widder - Elementary - 6/30/15

Roaring Brook

Odette Potter - Elementary - 6/30/15

Ann Winters - Elementary - 6/30/15

Joanne Wynne - Elementary - 6/30/15

Roaring Brook / Douglas Grafflin

Winifred Burckhard - Computer Aide - 4/16/15

Westorchard

Miriam Fernandez - Elementary - 6/30/15

Janet Madalon - Elementary - 6/30/15

Education Center

Theresa Markley - Secretary to the Superintendent / District Clerk - 6/30/15

jm 5-14-15 rev 6/15/2015