Minutes September 12, 2018

OFFICIAL MINUTES

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Present:  Board of Education
    Warren Messner, President
    Jane Kimmel Shepardson, Vice President
    Holly McCall
    Victoria Tipp

Absent:    Jeffrey Mester

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 Messner called for a motion to convene the public meeting at 7:40 pm.

Motioned by Victoria Tipp to convene the public meeting at 7:40 pm.  Seconded by Holly McCall.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board Member Jeffrey Mester was not present.

1.    Information Business Affairs

1.1    President’s Report – Board President Messner thanked Dr. Ackerman, Administration and Staff for a terrific Opening and Superintendent Conference Day on August 30.  He said that the Board walk-through of facilities went well and that the Board is excited about the various projects completed/nearing-completion throughout the District.  He also thanked the custodial group for their hard work to ensure clean and safe buildings for returning students.

1.2    Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Ackerman welcomed everyone to the new school year and spoke about the various projects that are completed and ongoing.  She also discussed the issue of the Board of Elections using District buildings for the primaries on September 13, mentioning that each of those locations will have an additional security officer on duty throughout the polling.  Dr. Ackerman also reminded the community that Homecoming weekend begins on September 14 with activities throughout the weekend.  She also mentioned that Community Day will be taking place on Saturday, September 15th.

Presentations:
District Special Education Plan –Heidi McCarthy presented the District’s Special  Education Plan which will be posted to the District website upon approval by the Board.

Summer 2018 Staff Development/Fellowships – Adam Pease and Josh Culwell-Block gave a presentation regarding the various Fellowship and Staff Development opportunities that occurred over the summer and are ongoing throughout the school year.

2.    Committee Reports 

Communications Committee – Jane Kimmel Shepardson spoke about the Communications Committee’s work on the following:  1) A new District logo, 2) A postcard going out to the Community with information on how to sign up for District mailings/e-mailings, 3) Getting information out to the Community regarding Strategic Coherence Planning, 4) The possible creation of additional videos like “New Spaces/New Faces” to highlight our new learning spaces and ongoing projects, and 5) A potential new format for “Highlights.”

Facilities Committee – John Chow mentioned that there will be a Facilities Committee walk-through on September 13.

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.

3.    Approvals & Ratifications
    
4.    Recommended Action:   Personnel

Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.1 as amended below.

4.1    Instructional

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to execute an Agreement regarding Employee #3878, as presented to the Board at this meeting.  A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

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:

Sydney DeBruyn
Lacey Kalb

Resignations:
Ms. Inge Jamison-Zamperlin, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 30, 2018.

Ms. Sherrie Goldstein, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018.

Mr. Thomas Locmajian, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 4, 2018.

Ms. Doreen Calandrella, Special Education Teacher, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Lacey Kalb, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 4, 2018 through November 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Leave Replacement
Ms. Deirdre Rubin, Leave Replacement Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018 through January 18, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Nicole Neto, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, for a four-year probationary term, in the Teaching Assistant tenure area, effective September 6, 2018 through September 5, 2022.

Appointment:  Part-time
Mr. Steven McLees, Athletic Coordinator, District-Wide, effective September 13, 2018 through June 26, 2019.

Appointment: Coaching - Effective August 16, 2018 through November 2, 2018

Name	Position	Sport	Salary
Michael Cleary	Varsity Assistant	Football	Step 1
Ryan Spillane	Varsity Assistant	Football	Step 1
DeForrest Nebblett	Varsity Assistant	Football	Step 1

Appointment: Coaching - Effective August 20, 2018 through November 2, 2018

Name	Position	Sport	Salary
Kaitlyn Friedlander	Varsity	Cheerleading	Step 1

Appointment: Coaching - Effective September 5, 2018 through November 2, 2018

Name	Position	Sport	Salary
Michael DeBellis	Modified Assistant	Football – Bell	Step 3
Matthew Friedler	Junior Varsity (B)	Boys Soccer	Step 1
Jean Kellachan	Assistant Varsity	Girls Swimming	Step 1
Michael Darland	Assistant Varsity	Girls Swimming	Step 3
Lindsay Morton	Modified Assistant	Volleyball – Bell	Step 1

Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 4.1 as stated above.  Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.2 as stated below.

4.2    Non-Instructional

Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:
Louis Valencia, Custodial Worker at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 14, 2018.

Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.2 as stated above.  Seconded by Holly McCall.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.  Dr. Ackerman and the Board thanked Louis for his years of dedicated service to Seven Bridges and the District and congratulated him on his retirement.

5.      Recommended Action:  Other

5.1    CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on September 12, 2018.

Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Item 5.1 as stated above.  Seconded by Victoria Tipp.  Motion carried 4-0.    Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

5.2    BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a gift from Friends of Greeley Theatre, Inc. to Chappaqua Central School District for the Horace Greeley Theatre Department in the amount of $3,000 for the purchase or rental of the following items needed for production of Pirates of Penzance, and future Greeley Theatre Company productions:
                Item #1:  Costuming and wigging
                Item #2:  Prop sword rentals

Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.2 as stated above.  Seconded by Holly McCall.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

5.3    BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for educational services for one student during the 2018-19 school year for the sum of $121,069.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

Motioned by Holly McCall to approve Item 5.3 as stated above.  Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

5.4    BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with Jewish Child Care Association of New York for special education services during the 2018-2019 school year for the sum of $30,012.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.4 as stated above.  Seconded by Victoria Tipp.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

5.5    BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Westchester County for 4410 Related Services for Preschool Children with Disabilities from September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, a copy of which Agreement shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

Motioned by Holly McCall to approve Item 5.5 as stated above.  Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

5.6    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the adoption of the Special Education District Plan.

Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.6 as stated above.  Seconded by Victoria Tipp.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

6.    Facilities

7.1    Financials

7.1    Claims Auditor Report – August 2018
7.2    Appropriation Status Report – August 2018
7.3    Revenue Status Report – August 2018

Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Items 7.1 through 7.3 as stated above.  Seconded by Holly McCall.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

8.      Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons

Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Audit Approval

9.    Adjournment

Moved by Victoria Tipp to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 pm.  Seconded by Warren Messner.  Motion carried 4-0.  Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.

Respectfully submitted,

Liisa Elsner
District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent

/lke