Agenda September 27, 2017

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance - Jeffrey Mester

Convene public meeting 6:00 p.m. which we anticipate will enter into Executive Session immediately to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) and litigation.

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Superintendent's Report

2.

Committee Reports

Presentation:

Strategic Cohesiveness Planning Overview

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

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:

  • Michael Filice
  • Anne Harris
  • Sarah Hough
  • Lisa Kor
  • Karlieann Siciliano

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 2017/2018 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

  • Accucare Nursing and Home Care
  • Creative Tutoring
  • Education, Inc.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education ratifies the Stipulation of Settlement and General Release, dated September 8, 2017, regarding Employee Number 3034. The Stipulation will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Leave Replacement Social Studies position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Leave Replacement Social Studies position at Horace Greeley High School effective 8/31/17.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of English Teacher, Susan Twomey, shall be amended to terminate on August 31, 2019, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoint the individuals listed to receive the $2,000 Personal Care Duties Stipend effective for the 2017/2018 school year:

  • Elona Coku
  • Victoria DeMagistris (.5)
  • Inge Jamison-Zamperlin
  • Lia Milton (.5)

Resignation:

  • Ms. Michele Fishman, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 22, 2017.
  • Mr. Michael Diamente, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2017.

Appointment: Probationary

  • Ms. Shannon Hubertus, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science effective October 10, 2017 through October 9, 2021, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.

Appointment: Leave Replacement

  • Mr. Michael Diamente, Leave Replacement Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

  • Mr. Steven Houser, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 5, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective September 28, 2017 through November 3, 2017

Name

Position

Sport

William Sadik-Khan

Interim Assistant Coach

Varsity Football

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

  • Christopher Rinaldi - Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School, effective September 6, 2017.
  • Bethany Ordonez - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective October 4, 2017.

Appointments:

  • Catherine Bevilacqua - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems (12 months) 35 hours/week in the Special Education office in the Education Center effective September 25, 2017.
  • Susan O'Reilly - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems (12 months) 35 hours/week in the Curriculum and Instruction Office at the Education Center effective September 25, 2017.
  • Lisa Ciraldo - Teacher Aide (Session) 24 hours/week, at $16.50 per hour, at Roaring Brook Elementary School effective September 18, 2017.

Salary Change:

  • Ronald Melito - Head Custodian at Roaring Brook Elementary School salary change from Step 12 to Step 13 effective July 1, 2017.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Resolution to authorize Susan O'Reilly to be on administrative leave of absence, without pay, beginning on September 25, 2017 and ending on October 2, 2017.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on September 27, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a renewal agreement with New England Systems and Software, Inc. for all on-site technology support and services. The monthly cost is $77,892.51, which reflects a 3.35% increase for the 2017-18 school year.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Court Order Judgement refund to Steven Depp and Kazumi Nakayama for assessment years 2008 through 2014 in the amount of $18,638.84.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant request of $2,309.97 for three sets of mobile crescent and cog collaborative tables, requested by Danielle Cohen and Tricia Greco, Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.5

WHEREAS, the Ossining Union Free School District has requested that the Chappaqua Central School District approve the participation of three of their students as a ski team of three to train and participate along with the Chappaqua Central School District; and

WHEREAS, the arrangement has been approved in accordance with Section 1 and NYSPHSSA regulations, and the District has received a Certificate of Liability Insurance from the Ossining School District naming the Chappaqua Central School District as an additional insured;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves the participation of three students from Ossining Union Free School District to train and attend meets with the Chappaqua Central School District ski team during the 2017-18 school year upon the following terms and conditions:

  • Ossining Union Free School District shall be responsible for providing medical clearance for the students' participation.
  • Ossining Union Free School District will be responsible for the transportation of their students to and from all practices and meets at their expense.
  • No Chappaqua Central School District student shall be denied participation as a result of the participation of the Ossining students; and
  • There shall be absolutely no cost whatsoever to the Chappaqua Central School District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is directed to provide the Ossining Union Free School District with a copy of this resolution.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby ratifies the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, regarding Article 11(P) of the Teachers' Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated September 20, 2017, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby ratifies the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, regarding Article 4(G) of the Teaching Assistants' Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated September 20, 2017, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Alan November, for a speaking engagement, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Greg Duncan/Interprep, for World Language consultative assistance, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

6.

Facilities

6.1

Change order #DGES-002 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Back-Flow Preventer - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Abatement and re-insulation of 40-50 elbows in lower boiler room

Amount: $10,080.00

6.2

Change order #HGHS-002 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Back-Flow Preventer - Horace Greeley High School

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Replace 30' of collapsed storm drain

Amount: $7,200.00

6.3

Change order #RBMS-002 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Back-Flow Preventer - Bell Middle School

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Installation of new 4' cast iron Burnham radiator

Amount: $3,452.00

6.4

Change order #RBMS-003 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Back-Flow Preventer - Bell Middle School

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Abatement and re-insulation of 8-10 elbows in kitchen utility pit

Amount: $16,092.00

7.

Financials

7.1

Treasurer's Report - August 2017

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 5:00 pm
Education Center
Special Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Audit Approval

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

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/lke