Minutes January 25, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017
Encl. 3.2

Minutes

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Horace Greeley High School

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Present:

Board of Education
Alyson Gardner, President
Victoria Tipp, Vice President
Warren Messner
Jeffrey Mester
Karen Visser - Absent

Present:

Staff Members

Dr. Daniel McCann, Interim Superintendent

Dr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Dr. Kusum Sinha, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development

Terry Dell'olio, District Clerk/Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Visitors Present:

Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens.

President Gardner convened the public meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Moved by Victoria Tipp to convene the public meeting at 5:15 p.m. with administrators for Administrative/Board Retreat, which we anticipate will go into Executive Session at 7:00 to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) and negotiations. Seconded by Jeffrey Mester. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

Moved by Warren Messner to enter into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) and negotiations. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester to reconvene the public meeting at 7:45 p.m. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

Dr. Daniel McCann introduced the Horace Greeley High School Cheerleaders, which have had a highly successful season. Dr. McCann went on to introduce members of the Horace Greeley High School Wrestling Team, which for the first time since 1990 won the league championship.

(Click here to view the full discussion of the Horace Greeley Cheerleaders and Wrestling Team presentations, and move your cursor to 01m:00s)

Presentation:

Energy Performance Contracts

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business stated that we are in Phase II of our Energy Performance Contact, which is carried out by Johnson Controls. Presenting from Johnson Controls were Alex P Melathe, Performance Consultant; Todd Bray, Service Manager; and Michael Weason, Construction Manager. They presented a recap of Phase I and II and reviewed the services offered to the District. The Board thanked Johnson Controls for rebates totaling $152,000.

(Click here to view the full discussion of the Energy Performance Contracts presentation, and move your cursor to 1h:15m:37s)

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

Board member, Victoria Tipp, reviewed New York State Governor Cuomo's proposed state funding for education.

Board member, Jeffrey Mester added that the Putman Northern Westchester BOCES Budget Vote/Election is April 18. There will be three open seats for Board members in this election. Two seats for the full 3-year term and one seat for a one year term.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 1.1, and move your cursor to 1h:32m:40s)

 

1.2

Interim Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Construction / Instruction: $42.5MM Bond Project update (Dr. Byrne, Mr. Chow)

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Design update for all spaces

Dr. McCann discussed the Capital Bond Projects. Dr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, reviewed the charge from the Board, which included excellence and growth in education. Dr. Byrne discussed the components of the Bond giving an overview of what has already taken place. Dr. Byrne also commented on the November 2016 faculty professional development. Dr. Byrne concluded with an update on where we are now and our next steps. Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business, reviewed the final design of the competition field at Horace Greeley. Mr. Chow stated that we are still in the design stage of the Bell Middle School field. Mr. Chow reviewed the project status, timeline and Capital Bond Funding.

(Click here to view the full discussion of the Design Update for All Spaces presentation, and move your cursor to 1h:50m:07s)

Dr. McCann discussed the process for determining a snow day and delays. Dr. McCann further discussed lead testing in the District. Dr. McCann went on to share district-wide activities.

(Click here to view the full discussion of snow day delays, lead testing, and district-wide activities; and move your cursor to 2h:24m:42s)

1.2.2

DRAFT District Calendar 2017-18, Rev. 01/19-17

Dr. McCann discussed the proposed 2017-18 District Calendar.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 1.2.2, and move your cursor to 2h:35m:18s)

Recess called at 10:50 p.m.

Return from recess at 10:57 p.m.

2.

Organization

3.

Approvals & Ratification

3.1

Minutes of January 11, 2017

3.2

Minutes of January 11, 2017, Executive Session

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Items 3.1 and 3.2, as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Dr. Kusum Sinha made the following recommendations:

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:

Catherine Campbell
Steven Houser
Michelle Pearlman
Charles Riggs and
Ellen Winer.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as PSAT and/or SAT and or ACT proctor to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2016/2017 school year:

Anne Weprin.

Request for Extension of Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jessica Marchetti, Teacher of Science, District-Wide Schools, effective January 16, 2017 through February 10, 2017.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Warren Messner to approve all items in 4.1 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Instructional, in one omnibus motion. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

 

4.2

Non-Instructional

Dr. Daniel McCann made the following recommendations:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Personnel Assistant position at the Education Center and designates this as a confidential position effective January 26, 2017.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve all items in 4.2 Recommended for Action, Non-Instructional, as amended. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 25, 2017.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education hereby approves CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 25, 2017. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

 

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District for 3 children at a rate of $1,103.94 per child effective September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp the Board of Education hereby approves the contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District for 3 children at a rate of $1,103.94 per child effective September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

 

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Statement of Certification for Professional Development Plan, Part 100 Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Statement.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Warren Messner that the Board of Education approves the Statement of Certification for Professional Development Plan, Part 100 Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Statement. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

 

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Building Usage Fees for 2017-2018, effective July 1, 2017.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education hereby approves the Building Usage Fees for 2017-2018, effective July 1, 2017. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

 

5.5

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 2016-17 school year. These individuals may assume the role as the Sub-Committee Chairperson for one or more CSE Annual Review meetings.

Michael Abulencia

Kayla Anderson

Lauren Andrews

Kristen Fontanes-Betterton

Doreen Calandrella

Mary Callaghan

Mary Comparetto

Beth Connors

Faye D'Ambrosio

Cara DiNapoli

Megan Emerson

Mary Ellen Ferricane

Jennifer Cioppa Fleisher

Janet Fletcher

Felice Gittelman

Patricia Greco

Meredith Green

Jamie Hariegel

Allison Haugh

Kerin Heim

Patricia Janecka

Karen Kavy

Sara Kenney

Shelley Langton

Jessica Leitman

Annamarie Marasco

Charles McKenna

Teresa McKenna

Susan Miller

Karin Pelletier

Dan Perito

Shannon Pezzullo

Kathryn Rowland

Gail Schlenger

Jacqueline Simone

Heather Strickland

Yvette Sullivan

Lisa Tighe

Laura Triglia

Jacqueleen Zamora

Theresa Zuckerberg

Dr. John Alkalay

Rosa Amendola

Dr. Nancy Chapar

Dr. Annemarie Giannettino

Dr. Stephanie Lia

Dr. Patrick McAuliffe

Jennifer Mezzancello

Dr. Sherry Schur

Anne DeCora

Gail Fuld

Colleen Kourakos

Mary Ellen Kelly

Alison McCarville

Kristin Mongiello

Gerard Shine

Jamie Edelman

Amy Fishkin

James Skoog

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner that the Board of Education approves the individuals listed above as Sub-Committee Chairpersons of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. These individuals may assume the role as the Sub-Committee Chairperson for one or more CSE Annual Review meetings. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

6.

Facilities Committee

Board member, Jeffrey Mester, as a Facilities Committee member, shared the next meeting Facilities Committee meeting is February 2, 5:15 p.m., at the Education Center.

7.

Policy Committee

7.1

Policy 5080, Sexual Harassment of Students - 1st Reading

Board members, Alyson Gardner and Victoria Tipp, as a members of the Policy Committee, discussed the first reading of this policy and the suggested revisions.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 7.1, and move your cursor to 3h:12m:30s)

8.

Financials

8.1

Claims Audit Report - December 31, 2016

8.2

Treasurer's Report - December 2016

8.3

Quarterly Central Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts - December 31, 2016

8.4

Quarterly Central Treasurer's Report - Extraclassroom Activity Accounts - December 31, 2016

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Alyson Gardner that the Board of Education approves Item 8.1 through Item 8.4, in one omnibus motion, as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons
Art Programs, K-12

Board member, Jeffrey Mester, as a member of the RFP Board Advisory Committee, commented that two responses have been received by the deadline of January 20. The RFP Board Advisory Committee will be meeting on February 2 at 7pm, to review these responses.

Moved by Warren Messner to return to Executive Session at 11:30 p.m. to continue discussions. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.

Moved by Victoria Tipp to reconvene the public meeting at 12:45 a.m. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present

11.

Adjournment

Being no further business to be acted upon, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m. with a motion by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member, Karen Visser, was not present.


Respectfully submitted,

Therese Dell'olio
District Clerk / Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Alyson Gardner
Board President

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