Agenda January 27, 2016

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Bond

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Proposed District Calendar 2016-2017

2.

Organization

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 January 13, 2016

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 Plume and
Briggs Sgaglio.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the rate of pay for the following positions as follows, effective February 1, 2016:

Per Diem Substitute Teachers: $110/day;

Certified Per Diem Substitute Teachers: $115/day after 15 days;

Retiree Substitute Teachers: $120/day

Teaching Assistant Substitute: $110/day when serving as a substitute for a teaching assistant for an extended period of time

Clerical/Aide Substitute: $15/hour

Cleaner/Custodial Substitute: $15/hour

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Regina Luersen, Library Media Specialist, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2016.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointment:

Paul Barilla - Custodial Worker/Groundskeeper, effective February 16, 2016.

Jacqueline Silipigni - Payroll Clerk at the Education Center, effective February 1, 2016. This is a provisional appointment made in accordance with Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective January 28, 2016.

Jennifer Del Rosario
Jeanne Wilson

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 27, 2016.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Contract with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. to provide nursing services to students at the rate of $50-$60/hour during the remainder of the 2015-16 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Amendment to the termination date of the current contract with J & D Ultra Care Corp., and authorizes the Board President to execute this Amendment.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Dobbs Ferry School District for 7 students at a rate of $1,034.45 per student, effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent, and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chappaqua Central School District, location code 75336, hereby establishes the following standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on time keeping records or their records of activity, per the attached form.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a gift of $1,514.40 from General Mills Box Tops for Education Program to Seven Bridges Middle School to be deposited in the direct account for energy-related projects.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $117,686.44 for Chappaqua Transportation additional billings for School Year 2015-16, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this transfer.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $2,500 for the expansion of an area to allow students to practice their research skills using both print and digital sources. Requested by Ms. Sharon Wiggins, Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Sub-Committee Chairpersons of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. These individuals may assume the role as the Sub-Committee Chairperson for one or more CSE Annual Review meetings.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Building Usage Fees for 2016-2017, effective July 1, 2016.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the FNI Agreement dated January 21, 2016 for a STEAM Learning Center at Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $57,300, with expenses not to exceed $6,000, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.12

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #701616 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. Said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

6.

Facilities

7.

Policy Committee

8.

Financials

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

7:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting, Horace Greeley High School/Academic Commons

Superintendent's Budget Proposal

11.

Adjournment

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Terry Dell'olio at 238-7200, x-1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Web: www.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement dated December 8, 2015 with OLA Consulting Engineers & KG&D Architects to install a Maker Space Classroom Laser Cutter at Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $6,000, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Proposal submitted by KG&D Architects dated January 14, 2016 and an Addendum dated January 25, 2016 for Pre-Bond Planning Services in the amount of $49,500.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Proposal submitted by Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C., dated January 27, 2016 for SEQRA review at the following rates, $390 per hour for partners, $320 per hour for associates, $115 per hour for paralegals, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Proposal.