Agenda May 25, 2016

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Budget

1.1.2

Bond

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Bus Drivers Appreciation Breakfast

1.2.2

Parent University: Literacy

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 May 4, 2016

3.2

Ratification of Report of Budget Election May 17, 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:

Myrna Bailenson,

Laura Keating,

Regina Luersen, and

Karen Rambarrat.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2015/2016 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Ann-Marie Castro

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education ratifies the Stipulation of Settlement and General Release, dated May 25, 2016, regarding Employee Number 3034. The Stipulation will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

Resignation:

Mr. William Yang, Assistant Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 27, 2016.

Mr. Clint Keegan, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2016.

Ms. Rachel Warshowsky, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2016.

Mr. Todd Matthews, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2016.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Christine Vanzo, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 2, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Christina Grasso, Teacher of English/Social Studies, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English/Social Studies effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2020, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.

Appointment: Tenure

Ms. Rosa Amendola, Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 28, 2016.

Ms. Christine Dammann, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2016.

Mr. Michael Day, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2016.

Ms. Jamie Edelman, Elementary School Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016.

Ms. Janet Fletcher, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2016.

Ms. Amanda Lifschultz, Teacher of Social Studies, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 28, 2016.

Ms. Annamarie Revel-Davis, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2016.

Ms. Vania Sitruk, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2016.

Mr. Thomas Williams, Teacher of Physical Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2016.

Ms. Jacqueleen Zamora, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2016.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

Shari Zinser McLoughlin - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, resigned effective May 11, 2016.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Virginia Mancini, Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School to 28.75 hours per week effective May 13, 2016.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem custodial substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 26, 2016.

Allan Deas

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on May 25, 2016.

5.1.1

Additional CSE Summary reported to the Board on May 25, 2016.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Liisa Elsner, as Continuing Education Assistant for school year 2016-17, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $8,000 annually, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Christopher H. Weir, as Claims Auditor for school year 2016-17, at $82 per hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Technical Directions, LLC to engage the services for technical operations of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Seven Bridges Middle School for school year 2016-17, at $60 per hour with a four-hour minimum per event, not to exceed $20,000 annually, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the contract with Devereaux Foundation for instructional services for 2016-2017 school year at the rate set forth by the New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement between the Chappaqua Central School District and The County of Westchester for the use of electronic voting machines, including the technicians, and privacy booths for the June 14, 2016 Bond Proposition Vote, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement between the Chappaqua Central School District and Whalen's Moving & Storage dated May 20, 2016 for the delivery and retrieval of the voting machines and privacy booths for the June 14, 2016 Bond Proposition Vote.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the use of Phoenix Graphics for the printing, binding, including numbering, of the ballots for the June 14, 2016 Bond Proposition Vote at the cost of $.50 each, which includes delivery.

5.9

WHEREAS, the School District participated in certain programs / services offered by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Counties ("Questar III") as a non-component school district of Questar III; and

WHEREAS, Questar III accrued funds for the purpose of satisfying future liabilities for post-retirement and post-employment benefits (OPEBs) which are required to be returned to the participating component and non-component school districts based upon each individual school district's participation; and

WHEREAS, an independent audit was conducted by D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP, an Agreed-Upon Procedures Report was issued on July 21, 2014, and the Questar III Board adopted a plan to return the OPEB accruals which was approved by the NYS Education Department;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board President is hereby authorized to execute a Fund Surplus Resolution Agreement and Release on behalf of the School District.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the establishment of the Alison Caso Guerra Memorial Scholarship with an initial deposit of $11,570. Ms. Guerra was a teacher at Westorchard Elementary.

5.11

Approve Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant request of $1,835.16 for non-permanent Disc Golf equipment, requested by Chrissy Catapano, Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.12

Approve a check from Target "Take Charge of Education" campaign in the amount of $600 to Seven Bridges Middle School for "Sustainable Energy Projects" through the District.

5.13

Approve a check from Target "Take Charge of Education" campaign in the amount of $800 to Horace Greeley High School for "Sustainable Energy Projects" through the District.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Lease Agreement and Addendum, dated May 19, 2016, with Xerox Financial Services regarding copier machines, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.15

CCSD Bid #941 - HVAC Services - Preventative Maintenance - Renewal recommended to Atlantic Westchester - $52,450.00 plus hourly rates. 0% increase.

5.16

CCSD Bid #917 - Field Maintenance Services - Renewal recommended to Maxner Landscaping LLC - $100,000.00 plus hourly rates. 0% increase.

5.17

CCSD Bid #954 - Door Hardware and Door Replacement - Hudson Valley Door and Hardware - $516.42.

5.18

CCSD Bid #952 - Resolution to Reject Bid.

5.19

CCSD Bid # 951 - Printing/Stationary Services - Mt. Kisco Printing, Courier Printing Corp., Preferred Business.

5.20

CCSD Bid #956 - Educational Data Services (Various supplies for school subjects) - Recommended to various vendors, for a total of $92,270.23.

5.21

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with HPN Technologies for District website services and maintenance for the 2016-17 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

6.

Facilities

7.

Policy Committee

8.

Financials

8.1

Treasurer's Report - March 2016

8.2

Treasurer's Report - April 2016

8.3

Revenue Status Report - 07-01-15 to 04-30-16

8.4

Expenditure Report - 07-01-15 to 04-30-16

8.5

Claims Auditor Report - April 30, 2016

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Auditorium Lobby
Bond Proposition Vote

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons
Ave Atque Vale / Honor Retirees

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

5.22

BE IT RESOLVED the Board approves the updated 2016-2017 District Calendar.

5.23

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the inclusion in a community newsletter regarding the bond referendum of a letter from the Board as presented at this meeting.