Agenda February 13, 2018

Agenda
and
Addendum

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeffrey Mester

Convene public meeting 5:45 pm which we anticipate will enter into Executive Session immediately to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s), litigation and negotiations.

Convene public meeting at 7:30 pm

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Proposed 2018-19 District Calendar

1.2.2

Strategic Coherence Planning Update

Presentation:

Robert E. Bell Middle School Innovative & Programmatic Highlights

2.

Committee Reports

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 & Ratifications

3.1

Accept Minutes of January 19, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of January 24, 2018 Board of Education Meeting

3.3

Accept Minutes of February 1, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting

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:

  • Ellen Adnopoz
  • Ariel Bisceglia
  • Susan Halper
  • Tyler Schultz
  • Kayley Tierney
  • Kelly Weichsel-Arya

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as student teacher, intern and/or classroom observer for the 2017/2018 school year:

  • Catherine Ptak

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

  • Ms. Felice Gittelman, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Anita Jones, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Virginia Munoz, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Resignation:

  • Mr. Joshua Culwell-Block, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 1, 2018.
  • Ms. Lauren Howard, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 23, 2018.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

  • Ms. Karen Kavy, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective February 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018.

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective March 5, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Baseball

Varsity

Anthony Marino

3

Asst. Varsity

Joseph Kearns

3

JV

Thomas Kehrer

3

9th Grade

Michael Filice

3

Softball

Varsity

Cary Nadel

2

Asst. Varsity

David Fernandes

3

Tennis

Varsity

Bennett Romney

3

JV A

Robert Clark

3

JV B

Gerard Sulli

3

Track & Field

Varsity

Susan Miller

3

Asst. Varsity

James Howard

3

Asst. Varsity

Adam Waterbury

3

Asst. Varsity

Dey Dey Tuach

1

Girls Lacrosse

Varsity

AnnaMarie Marasco

3

Asst. Varsity

Arthur Bonifati

3

JV

Richard Marasco

3

Boys Lacrosse

Varsity

Brian Zusi

2

JV A

Brian Quigley

3

JV B

Seth Harrison

2

Golf

Varsity

Brady Kittredge

3

Athletic Coordinator

Co-Spring

Charles Buchanan

n/a

Co-Spring

Annmarie Tetelman

n/a

 

 

Appointment: Coaching - Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 19, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Baseball

Modified

Michael DeBellis

3

Softball

Modified

Skye Albert-Hall

3

Track & Field

Modified

Robert Raguette

3

Girls Lacrosse

Modified

Angela Russo

3

Boys Lacrosse

Modified

Nathan Loeb

3

Boys Lacrosse

Asst. Modified

Jason Lummel

3

 

 

Appointment: Coaching - Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 19, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Baseball

Modified

Manuel Pragana

2

Track & Field

Modified

Charles McKenna

3

Girls Lacrosse

Modified

Samantha Fortier-Vieni

2

Boys Lacrosse

Modified

David Weintraub

3

Boys Lacrosse

Asst. Modified

Annette Hawkins

2

 

 

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective March 5, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Baseball

Varsity

Robert Gellert

N/A

 

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointments:

  • Brigitte Pugliese - Office Assistant - Automated Systems, 12 months, 35 hours/week, at the Education Center, effective February 15, 2018.
  • Tracy Franks - Teacher Aide (Session) 32.5 hours/week, at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School effective January 29, 2018.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the following individuals listed below as a per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective February 14, 2018. The salary is $15.00 per hour:

  • Carlos Mario Sepulveda Arcila
  • Antonny R. Delacruz Solorzano
  • Tyrone Johnson
  • Christopher E. Sehulster
  • Owen Wiese

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on February 13, 2018.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for ESY Services from July 6, 2017 through August 11, 2017 for the sum of $16,935.83 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for ESY Services from July 6, 2017 through August 11, 2017 for the sum of $17,855.83 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for the 2017-18 school year for the sum of $130,979.63 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Yorktown Central School District for 3 students at a rate of $1,173.61 per student, effective September 5, 2017 to June 22, 2018, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $237,855.14 to cover interest payment on $16M Bond issue, and authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to execute this transfer.

5.7

WHEREAS it is the desire of the participating school districts of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester Counties, adopting this resolution to jointly request bids for certain commodities to be determined by the Superintendent of this school district from time to time for the 2018/2019 school year,

NOW, therefore be it resolved that the Chappaqua Central School District hereby agrees to participate with other school districts of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester counties, New York, in the joint bidding of commodities to be requested by the school district Purchasing Agent and approved by the Superintendent; and be it further

RESOLVED that the specifications as prepared by a Steering Committee of participating school districts and presented to this Board of Education will be used and that this Board, if it desires to purchase these commodities agrees to purchase said commodities at the lowest bid price recommended by the Steering Committee of the joint school districts; provided, however, that each participating Board of Education in exercising its legal responsibilities, has the right to reject and/or modify the recommendation of the Steering Committee in the awarding of the bid; and be it further

RESOLVED that the invitation to bid will be advertised by BOCES in the Journal News in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $2,494.80 for the purchase of 8 whiteboard tables to better allow for problem solving and collaborative learning in a classroom used for 7th and 8th grade Skills classes at Robert E. Bell Middle School. Requested by Daniel Perito and Jen Fleisher - Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $972.55 for the purchase of two reclining and 5 mini Yogibos which will provide alternative seating for students as well as sensory stimulation which can help students to focus on their learning at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School Requested by Mara Cohen - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,390.85 (with a possible addition of $103.95) for the purchase of Lego EV3 Expansion Kits for use in technology classes at Robert E. Bell Middle School. Requested by Robert Raguette - Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,300.00 for the purchase of stencils that will be used by facilities personnel to enhance the newly resurfaced playground at Westorchard Elementary School to provide artwork and lines for games and other activities. Requested by Carolyn Elwood and James Skoog - Westorchard Elementary School.

5.12

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,296.98 for the purchase of components of a mobile video production unity to allow third grade students working with their teachers and librarian to create digital content to go with a variety of curricular units. Requested by Mara Cohen and Ellen Paradiso - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,483.45 for the purchase of telescopes to be used in the LIFE School science classes to enhance the curriculum and afford students the ability for first hand observation of concepts discussed in class. Requested by Priya Ma, Science Teacher and Ari Silver, Student - Horace Greeley High School.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,295.00 for the purchase of the Constitution Works program for 7th grade social studies students at Seven Bridges to learn about the Constitution in an interactive and dynamic way. Requested by Amanda Lifschultz - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,301.40 for the purchase of flexible seating furniture to allow for increased flexibility in learning in a science laboratory classroom and to allow for collaborative work. Requested by Diane Madaio - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.16

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,486.56 for the purchase of traditional wood-working tools to be used by 7th grade technology students at Seven Bridges Middle School to supplement their STEAM curriculum. Requested by Chris Stasi - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.17

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,450.00 for the purchase of hollow blocks to pilot a program to update existing block areas in Roaring Brook Elementary School kindergarten classes. Requested by Alison Porcelli and Stefanie Kandalaft - Roaring Brook Elementary School.

5.18

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $656.00 for the purchase of an iPad kiosk to allow students to independently identify and locate resources in the Seven Bridges Middle School library and help them to build library research skills. Requested by Karen Baker - Seven Bridges Middle School.

6.

Facilities

7.

Financials

7.1

Appropriation Status Report - January 2018

7.2

Revenue Status Report - January 2018

7.3

Treasurer's Report - January 2018

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Superintendent's Budget Proposal

Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Curriculum/Special Education

9.

Adjournment

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Liisa Elsner 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

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING MEETING

/lke


ADDENDUM

February 13, 2018

3.

Approvals & Ratifications

3.4

Accept Minutes of February 6, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting