Minutes March 16, 2016
April 6, 2016
Encl. 3.1
Updated:
03/16/16 @ 4pm, 1pm;
03/15/16 @ 10am
MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 16, 2016
Horace Greeley High School
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Board of Education |
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Staff Members Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kusum Sinha, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business Terry Dell'olio, District Clerk/Executive Assistant to Superintendent Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent - Absent |
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President Messner convened the public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Moved by Karen Visser to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular individuals and seek legal advice. Seconded by Alyson Gardner. Motion carried 5-0. President Messner called the public hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. Moved by Jeffrey Mester to convene the Public Hearing on Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 & Chappaqua Central School District's Preliminary Plan. Victoria Tipp seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 & Chappaqua Central School District's Preliminary Plan John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Darleen Nicolosi, Director of Instructional Technology, and Joe Gramando, Director of Facilities, presented the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 & Chappaqua Central School District's Preliminary Plan. Mr. Chow shared that upon receipt of the $686,946 Chappaqua Central School District has determined that technology would receive $536,000 and the remaining $150,946 would be allocated to facilities. Mr. Chow shared Chappaqua Central School District's Smart Schools Investment Plan process stating that we would like to hear any comments or suggestions from the public. Mr. Chow stated that we are hoping to present to the Board of Education for approval by April 6, then submit to the New York State Education Department for final approval. Darleen Nicolosi, Director of Instructional Technology, discussed the technology portion of this plan and Joe Gramando, Director of Facilities, discussed the safety portion. Moved by Victoria Tipp to adjourn the public hearing. Seconded by Karen Visser. Motion carried 5-0. President Messner called a break at 7:45 p.m. President Messner reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Moved by Alyson Gardner to reconvene the public board meeting. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0. Presentations: Technology / Athletics Darleen Nicolosi presented the proposed technology budget focus for the 2016-17 school year will continue to be on professional learning, devices and infrastructure. Ms. Nicolosi shared the strategic vision of technology for our students. She also shared notable projects for the 2015-16 school year. Interscholastic Athletics & Physical Education Mr. Kuczma, Director of Athletics and Physical Education, presented the proposed 2016-17 Athletic Budget. Mr. Kuczma reviewed our sports' offerings for both boys and girls and student participation by season, with the total number of teams and coaching positions. Mr. Kuczma noted the physical education initiatives for this school year, including the review of the educational setting for special needs students developing a collaborative model for special needs students. |
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Information Business Affairs
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Organization |
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Approvals & Ratification
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held February 24, 2016, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Recommended Action: Personnel
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Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to approve all items in 4.1 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Instructional, in one omnibus motion. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Recommended Action: Personnel
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve Items 4.2 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Non-Instructional, including Addendum. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Recommended Action: Other
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve all CSE Summaries dated March 16, 2016, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Alyson Gardner that the Board of Education approves Items 5.2 through 5.5, in one omnibus motion, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves the PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS (NPP) COOPERATIVE |
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Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves Bid #945: Solid Waste Services for Buildings Owned by The Chappaqua Central School District and The Town of New Castle - Sani-Pro Disposal/D.B.A. Suburban Carting in the amount of $66,420, with a savings of $3,120.00 from previous contract, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves Bid #946: Cafeteria Kitchen Serving Line - Paramount Restaurant Supply in the amount of $273,000, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Messner thanked Karen Visser, Joe Gramando and the Facilities Committee for their work. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Horizon Marketing Group, Inc. for the 2016-17 school year and the remainder of the 2015-16 school year, with an annual setup fee of $500/elementary school and a monthly subscription fee of $150/ elementary school, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Jim Skoog, Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, explained this new program. Karen Visser stated that the Communications Committee would like to see this web-based dismissal program added to each school's website. As well as to be available through the ChappApp. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves Items 5.10 through 5.12, in one omnibus motion, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. President Messner thanked the Chappaqua School Foundation. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves a gift from Friends of Greeley Theatre, Inc. in the amount of $2,858.44 for materials used in the March 3-5 production of You Can't Take It With You. Motion carried 5-0. Ms. Gardner thanked the Friends of Greeley Theatre for their generosity. |
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Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Alyson Gardner that the Board of Education approves a gift Horace Greeley High School PTA in the amount of $500 for the installation of the Greeley Native Plant Learning Garden. Motion carried 5-0. Warren Messner thanked the Friends of Greeley Theatre for their generosity. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves Items 5.15, through 5.18, as amended. Item 5.15 will also go towards "Sustainable Energy Projects" through the District. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Delia Coppola as an Independent Consultant Contractor for 20 days for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year at a daily rate of $1,000, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. President Messner thanked Karen McNally for stepping in at Westorchard during this very difficult time. |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Deborah Kanuk as a member of the Chappaqua Central School District's Health & Safety Committee, effective March 17, 2016. Motion carried 5-0. ADDENDUM |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Warren Messner that the Board of Education approves the Shared Services Agreement with Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District regarding transportation effective March 28, 2016 through June 30, 2016, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Alyson Gardner that the Board of Education approves the Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #601444 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Facilities Karen Visser shared there is a Facilities Committee meeting next week, Wednesday, March 23, at 5:15 p.m. at the Education Center. The public is welcome to attend. |
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Policy Committee
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Financials
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to accept Items 8.1 through 8.7, as presented. Motion carried 5-0. |
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Communications Nothing at this time. |
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Notice of Future Meetings President Messner shared that the Horace Greeley Stage Band has Night Club tomorrow night at 7pm, in the Auditorium Lobby, which is hosted and directed by Ray Lucia. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting, Horace Greeley High School/Academic Commons Board Meeting / Work Session: Oper. Maint. / Non-Instructional |
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Adjournment |
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Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to adjourn this meeting at 10:17 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. |
Respectfully submitted,
Therese Dell'olio
District Clerk / Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Warren Messner
Board President
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