Agenda May 4, 2016

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Budget Vote

1.1.2

Bond

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Water quality

1.2.2

STAR Energy

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 March 30, 2016

3.2

Minutes of April 6, 2016

3.3

Minutes of April 13, 2016

3.4

Minutes of April 19, 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:

Caroline Susa,
Emily Ude,
Sally Voss, and
Peter Wood.

Resignation:

Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, 7-8th Grade Softball Coach, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 20, 2016.

Ms. Lauren Howard, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective April 1, 2016.

Mr. Michael Diamente, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2016.

Mr. Jacob Gamage, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2016.

Ms. Gina Giordano, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2016.

Mr. Matthew Kimmerle, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2016.

Ms. Catherine Sweeney, CSE/CPSE Chairperson, district wide, effective June 30, 2016.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Mr. Daniel Perito, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective April 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

Ms. Caroline Susa, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective April 25, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

Ms. Lillian Ross, Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Ms. Lauren Howard, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective April 4, 2016.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Amy Stuber, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective April 25, 2016 through May 17, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

David Petrovich - Cleaner at the Horace Greeley High School, resigning effective May 3, 2016.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on May 4, 2016.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2016/2017 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

Educational and Management Services Inc.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Yorktown Central School District for 5 students at a rate of $1,100.42 per student, effective September 1, 2015 to June 22, 2016, and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent, and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Mt. Pleasant Central School District for instructional services for 2015-2016 school year at the rate set forth by the New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Edward Kear as Supervising Construction Manager for the Chappaqua Central School District's Cafeteria Project during the summer of 2016 for a fee of $500 per eight hours.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a gift from the Westorchard PTA in the amount of $1,154.21 towards the Little Bits Maker Space Materials.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Court Order Judgment refund to James Aries for assessment year 2014 in the amount of $4,346.69.

5.8

Resolution for writing off the uncollectible funds:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the board hereby authorizes an increase to the 2015-16 budget in the amount of $117,636.76 for transfer to Special Aid Fund to fund the portion of the summer special education program from summer 2010 that is not aidable.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Educational Data Services Cooperative Bid Program Licensing and Maintenance fee of $9,400 for the 2016-17 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the use of Educational Data Skilled Trade Bids, effective April 1, 2016 thru March 31, 2017, $1,990.00.

5.11

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.

5.12

CCSD Bid #950: Supply and Installation of Chair Lift at Robert E. Bell Middle School - Fesco Company, Inc., in the amount of $30,720.00.

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $272,000 to re-distribute middle school teacher salary appropriations, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this transfer.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the additional appointments of election personnel for May 17, 2016 School Budget Vote/Election.

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a gift from the Horace Greeley Sports Boosters of sports banners to be hung on the athletic fields. The cost of the banners is $6,200.

6.

Facilities

7.

Policy Committee

8.

Financials

8.1

Treasurer's Report - March 2016

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Gymnasium

Budget Vote and Election

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

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreement for Services for the individual listed below effective May 5, 2016 through June 30, 2016, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Lynn Lubow

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.16

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Lynn Lubow as an Alternate Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education, effective May 5, 2016 through June 30, 2016.