Chappaqua Central School District
Minutes February 13, 2019
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Present: Board of Education
Warren Messner, President
Jane Kimmel Shepardson, Vice President
Holly McCall
Jeffrey Mester (joined meeting at 7:43 pm)
Victoria Tipp
Staff Members:
Christine Ackerman, Superintendent of Schools
John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Adam Pease, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Tony Sinanis, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership Development
Liisa Elsner, District Clerk
President Warren Messner called for a motion to convene the public meeting at 7:36 pm.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to convene the public meeting at 7:36 pm. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report – President Messner began by saying that the Board would be moving the March 13th meeting of the Board to March 11th. He mentioned that the PTA event which was scheduled for the 11th would be moved to a slightly later date to accommodate the Board meeting. He also said that Board member Jeffrey Mester was not currently in attendance to due another Board of Education obligation.
President Messner then invited Victoria Tipp to give a recap of the NYSSBA Capital Conference which she had just attended. Ms. Tipp indicated that the Governor’s budget falls well short of what had been requested for State Aid and Foundation Aid and that there would also be a decrease in Building Aid. Ms. Tipp went on to mention that the State’s Foundation Aid formula uses old data. She finished by saying that the issue of the use of schools as polling places is also being discussed.
Board member Jeffrey Mester joined the meeting at 7:43 pm
1.2 Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Ackerman welcomed Dr. Fitzgerald and Bell students and staff to the meeting.
Presentations: Robert E. Bell Middle School Student Presentation – Dr. Martin Fitzgerald, Bell Principal, gave an overview of the Bell 4Core and the success to date of SEL initiatives at Bell. He then introduced and 8th grade student who read a moving poem inspired by the Bell 4Core.
The Diversity Club then gave a quick presentation about their initiatives and efforts at Bell. This relatively new club is working energetically to increase diversity awareness and acceptance into the Bell community. They shared the preview of their inaugural podcast with the Board and meeting attendees. The Student Leadership Council then also spoke about the Bell 4Core and shared a video that they had made.
Dr. Ackerman finished the Superintendent’s report by saying that there would be a follow-up Strategic Coherence Planning Conference with Jonathan Costa on 2/26, and reminding the community that there would be an opening ceremony for the new Fitness Center at Greeley on 2/27 at 3:00 pm. She shared that the Long Term Safety Task Force had met recently and would be sharing their findings with the Board and Community later in the spring.
1.2.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the 2019-20 School Year Calendar.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 1.2.1 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Committee Reports
Facilities Committee: Jeff Mester shared the following:
- The Con Ed moratorium on new gas line hookups will not impact the District as we do not have any additional needs in that regard.
- With the most recent gas line hook up at Greeley, the 2nd Energy Performance contract is now complete.
- One of our middle school bond project contracts has gone bankrupt but we are working with their bonding company regarding a takeover agreement and this issue should not have an effect on the scope or timing of the projects.
- The Committee will be meeting soon with the NY Power Authority regarding the geothermal project at Seven Bridges.
Public Comment Period:
We welcome public comments, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your comments to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone. After the public comment period has been completed, Board members may have a discussion among themselves regarding comments presented.
3. Approvals & Ratifications
3.1 Accept Minutes of January 23, 2019 Board Meeting
3.2 Accept Minutes of January 25, 2019 Special Board Meeting
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to accept Items 3.1 and 3.2 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
3.3 Policy #6030: District Use of Credit Card – 1st Reading
3.4 Policy #7030: Smoking and Tobacco Use Prohibition – 1st Reading
3.5 Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2018-2019 – 1st Reading and Adoption.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby waives a second reading of Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2018-2019 and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the first reading of this regulation as presented at this meeting, the Board of Education hereby adopts Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2018-2019.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 3.5 as amended. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.1 as stated below.
4.1 Instructional
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Elizabeth DeLessio-Neubauer, School Psychologist, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 25, 2019 through June 30, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and pending background check), $500 per diem.
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Nancie Felton, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 11, 2019, $22,857, prorated.
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Nancie Felton, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 11, 2019, $22,857, prorated.
Appointment: Coaching - Effective March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019
| Name | Position | Sport | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Marino | Varsity | Baseball | 3 |
| Conor Lander | Freshman | Baseball | 2 |
| Cary Nadel | Varsity | Softball | 3 |
| David Fernandes | Asst. Varsity | Softball | 3 |
| Bennett Romney | Varsity | Tennis | 3 |
| Robert Clark | Junior Varsity A | Tennis | 3 |
| Gerard Sulli | Junior Varsity B | Tennis | 3 |
| James Howard | Varsity | Track & Field | 3 |
| Steven McKenney | Varsity | Track & Field | 3 |
| Jovan Zigic | Asst. Varsity | Track & Field | 1 |
| Margaret Sharp | Varsity | Girls Lacrosse | 1 |
| Richard Marasco | Junior Varsity | Girls Lacrosse | 3 |
| Brian Zusi | Varsity | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
| David Baum | Asst. Varsity | Boys Lacrosse | 1 |
| William Woolard | Junior Varsity A | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
| Brady Kittredge | Varsity | Golf | 3 |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective March 25, 2019 through May 31, 2019
| Name | Position | Sport | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Pragana | Modified - SB | Baseball | 3 |
| Skye Albert-Hall | Modified - SB | Softball | 3 |
| Jason Sclafani | Modified - Bell | Softball | 2 |
| Charles McKenna | Modified - SB | Track & Field | 3 |
| Robert Raguette | Modified - Bell | Track & Field | 3 |
| AnnaMarie Marasco | Modified - SB | Girls Lacrosse | 3 |
| David Weintraub | Modified - SB | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
| Annette Hawkins | Asst. Modified - SB | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
| Nathan Loeb | Modified - Bell | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
| Jason Lummel | Asst. Modified - Bell | Boys Lacrosse | 3 |
Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Effective March 4, 2019 through May 31, 2019
| Name | Position | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Gellert | Varsity | Baseball |
Motioned by Jeffrey Mester to approve Item 4.1 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.2 as stated below.
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointments:
Anthony Piacquadio, Senior Custodial Worker at Seven Bridges Middle School, 40 hours/week, effective February 8, 2019. His annual salary will be Step 15, $64,526 plus the annual night stipend of $2,074.
Lisa Torchia, Office Assistant-Automated Systems at Horace Greeley High School, a 12 month position, 35 hours/week, effective March 4, 2019. Her annual salary will be Step 16, $59,425.
Resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Chairperson for the 2018/19 school year, effective February 14, 2019:
| District Wide | |
|---|---|
| Department | Chairperson |
| Nurses | Suzanne Rota |
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes an administrative leave of absence, without pay, for Anthony Piacquadio, effective February 8, 2019 through March 3, 2019 in accordance with Westchester County Civil Service Regulations.
Motioned by Jeffrey Mester to approve Item 4.2 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on February 13, 2019.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Item 5.1 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract for health and welfare services with the Yorktown Central School District for 3 students at the rate of $1,206.60 per student for the 2018-19 school year and authorizes the President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the contract.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.2 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 5-0.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the board of Education approves the appointment of Nicole Mangieri as Title IX/Title VII/Title VI Compliance Officers at Seven Bridges Middle School for the 2018-19 school year.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Nicole Mangieri as DASA Coordinator at Seven Bridges Middle School for the 2018-19 school year.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Items 5.3 and 5.4 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Refund and Credit Basic STAR for parcel 92.6-2-13 in the amount of $1,841.00 for School Tax Year 2018-19.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.5 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the Pleasantville Union Free School District for special education services for one student (ID# 603055) during the 2018-19 school year in the amount of $44,028.77, and authorizes the Superintendent to execute this Agreement.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.6 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the Eastchester Union Free School District for special education services for one student (ID# 602275) during the 2018-19 school year in the amount of $64,446.00, and authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute this Agreement.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.7 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with KG&D Architects dated February 4, 2019, in the amount of $5,000.00, for Architectural Professional Services for an Ecolab/Greenhouse project at Horace Greeley High School, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.8 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $389,672.10 for payment to Select Telecom, Inc. for the paging project in all six school buildings which was approved at the January 23, 2019 Board of Education meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute this transfer.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.9 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $1,848,958.35 for payments of debt service for the $26,500,000.00 capital bond closed on June 18, 2018, and authorizes the Board President to execute this transfer.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Item 5.10 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $70,000.00 to cover additional Summit Security expenses for Horace Greeley High School in the 2018-19 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this transfer.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.11 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for Collaborative Learning Spaces for 6th Grade English at Robert E. Bell Middle School in the amount of $1,521.00, submitted by Robert E. Bell Middle School 6th Grade English Teacher Dana House.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.12 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for the Movable Library in the amount of $2,166.00 (plus shipping), submitted by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher Warren Whitney.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.13 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for 2019 Third Grade Shark Tank Sensory Tools in the amount of $2,372.70, submitted by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School 3rd Grade Teachers Mara Cohen, Laurie Ende, Hannah Ottman and Warren Whitney.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Item 5.14 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
Addendum
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the Use Agreement between the District and the Westchester County Center, as presented at this meeting, in the event a District team(s) is engaged in Section One 2019 Semi-final games 2019 and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
Motioned by Jeffrey Mester to approve Item 5.15 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Facilities
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges Change Orders approved by the Superintendent per Board Resolution adopted at June 14, 2017 Board of Education meeting
6.1 Change order #EC-004R-All approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Elementary School Capital Improvements
Contractor: Talt Electric
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing exit signs and relocating fixtures at Douglas Grafflin, Roaring Brook and Westorchard Elementary Schools
Amount: $5,700.00
6.2 Change order #PC-010-RB approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Robert E. Bell Middle School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing additional valves in Room 107/108 and replacement of a vandalized faucet sensor. Price includes demobilization charge due to discovered ACM in the area of work
Amount: $3,478.01
6.3 Change order #PC-011-RB approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Robert E. Bell Middle School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: This change order provides funds for the premium-time differential over straight time rates for labor to provide contract work at the STEAM Center during off hours.
Amount: $3,782.80
6.4 Change order #S&L HGHS PC-006 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Horace Greeley High School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Premium time work performed on 10/24/18 to saw-cut concrete at the HGHS library girls toilet room H100A and boys toilet H100B per attached S&L PCO #5 – Rev. dated 11/7/18
Amount: $1,216.24
6.5 Change order #S&L HGHS PC-007 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Horace Greeley High School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Labor and materials to re-rough water and waste piping to install smaller remote chiller and water filter at HGHS per attached S&L PCO #8 dated 1/15/19. Includes access door, provide by GC and to be submitted for approval by Architects before ordering.
Amount: $3,872.04
6.6 Change order #S&L HGHS PC-004 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Horace Greeley High School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Labor and materials to shut down water, draining the system, install temporary pro-press valves, refill the system and enable water to building K per the attached S&L PCO#3 dated 8/28/18
Amount: $3,765.00
6.7 Change order #S&L HGHS PC-005 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Horace Greeley High School Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Labor and material upcharge for Bradley LVLD3 lavatory system with additional options per the attached S&L PCO #4 dated 9/14/18.
Amount: $4,154.74
Motioned by Jeffrey Mester to acknowledge Items 6.1 through 6.7 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Financials
7.1 Treasurer’s Report – December 2018
7.2 Revenue Status Report – January 2019
7.3 Appropriation Status Report – January 2019
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to accept Items 7.1 through 7.3 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 7:30 pm
Seven Bridges Middle School Student Presentation/Superintendent’s Budget Proposal
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:30 pm
Curriculum/Special Education/Technology Budget Presentations
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
President Messner noted again that the March 13 meeting of the Board will be moved to March 11.
8. Adjournment
Motioned by Holly McCall to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 pm. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Liisa Elsner
District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent
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