Agenda January 11, 2017

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Interim Superintendent's Report

The First 30 Days!

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 December 5, 2016

3.2

Minutes of December 15, 2016

3.3

Minutes of December 22, 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:

Kenneth Murphy.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Myrna Bailenson, retired Chappaqua Central School District teacher, as a long term substitute teacher at a rate of 1/200^th of BA Step 1 effective January 3, 2017.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a comprehensive medical examination and evaluation, including but not limited to psychiatric and other examinations and evaluations, if necessary, of Employee No. 4056, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs that Employee No. 4056 submit their medical records, if any, to the extent and for the time as determined by the physician(s) to the examining physician(s) at or before such examinations / evaluations.

Resignation:

Ms. Rebecca Demetropoulos, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant at Horace Greeley High School, effective December 12, 2016.

Ms. Lisa Muoio, Teaching Assistant at Horace Greeley High School, effective January 2, 2017.

Mr. Michael Yoder, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education at Horace Greely High School, effective January 20, 2017.

Appointment: Tenure

Mr. Michael Whiting, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective January 13, 2017.

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 2016/2017 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher and

Dr. Daniel Gensler.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

Kimberly Woodard - 1 on 1 Nurse at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective December 23, 2016.

Appointment:

June Fragale - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 32.5 hours per week, effective January 3, 2017.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as per diem custodial sbstitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective January 12, 2017.

Ligia Corona
Peter Wiesner

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem nurse substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective January 9, 2017.

Kimberly Woodard

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 11, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Ardsley Union Free School District for educational services for one student in the AHS SC-Self-Contained 9-1-3 program for the 2016-17 school year for the sum of $51,663 plus additional services in the amount of $3,960, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Somers Central School District for 1 child at a rate of $1,079.49 per child effective September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $2,480 for two forms of brain-active, flexible seating for 4^th graders. Requested by Ms. Ann Marie Scalici, Teacher, Roaring Brook Elementary School.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $2,477.47 for two portable indoor Aero Midi Mobile Hydroponics Units, including 108 grow cups, GMO-free seeds, nutrients, rock wool, timers, pH test kits, nutrients, temperature meters with CAL check, and lights. Requested by Dana Stein-Dince, Teaching Assistant, Linda Bosco, Parent, Educator and PTA Volunteer, John Jeffrey and Emmett Shea, Grade 7, Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a monetary gift of $4,042.92 worth of materials purchased from monies from DonorsChoose for Westorchard Elementary School.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with our asset database vendor Asset Works, effective December 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017, for a cost of $1400, plus any special service fees that may be required per contract.

5.8

WHEREAS, the Chappaqua Central School District (School District) pursuant to the authority granted in General Municipal Law, Article 5A (Public Contracts), Section 103 desires to participate in the Cooperative, which is sponsored by KPN; and

WHEREAS, Section 103 of the General Municipal Law permits the School District to make purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, may make such purchases, or may contract for such services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, as may be required by the School District therein through the use of a contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state or any other county or political subdivision or district therein if such contract was let to the lowest responsible bidder or on the basis of best value in a manner consistent with this section and made available for use by other governmental entities; and

WHEREAS, the School District desires to participate for the purpose of fulfilling and executing its public governmental purposes, goals, objectives, programs and functions; and

WHEREAS, the School District has reviewed the benefits of participating in this program and based on this review has concluded the program will provide the best value to taxpayers of this School District through the anticipated savings to be realized;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District authorizes the School District's participation in the KPN Cooperative and authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business or the Purchasing Agent to register for the KPN program on behalf of the School District.

5.9

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.

5.10

WHEREAS, the Chappaqua Central School District (School District) pursuant to the authority granted in General Municipal Law, Article 5A (Public Contracts), Section 103 desires to participate in the Cooperative, which is sponsored by NJPA; and

WHEREAS, Section 103 of the General Municipal Law permits the School District to make purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, may make such purchases, or may contract for such services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, as may be required by the School District therein through the use of a contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state or any other county or political subdivision or district therein if such contract was let to the lowest responsible bidder or on the basis of best value in a manner consistent with this section and made available for use by other governmental entities; and

WHEREAS, the School District desires to participate for the purpose of fulfilling and executing its public governmental purposes, goals, objectives, programs and functions; and

WHEREAS, the School District has reviewed the benefits of participating in this program and based on this review has concluded the program will provide the best value to taxpayers of this School District through the anticipated savings to be realized;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District authorizes the School District's participation in the NJPA Cooperative and authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business or the Purchasing Agent to register for the NJPA program on behalf of the School District.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes a stipend of $4,526 for Eric Byrne as Acting Superintendent, effective November 1, 2016 through December 5, 2016.

6.

Facilities Committee

7.

Policy Committee

7.1

Policy 2001, Board of Education Communication Policy - 2^nd Reading

8.

Financials

8.1

Claims Audit Report - November 30, 2016

8.2

Approve Treasurer's Report - November 2016

8.3

Appropriation Status Summary Report - 07/01/2016 to 11/30/2016

8.4

Revenue Status Report - 07/01/2016 to 11/30/2016

8.5

Appropriation Status Summary Report - 07/01/2016 to 12/31/2016

8.6

Revenue Status Report - 07/01/2016 to 12/31/2016

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons
Support Services Plan

11.

Adjournment

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Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
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