Chappaqua Central School District
Minutes August 29, 2019
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, August 29, 2019, 10:00 AM
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance: Holly McCall
Present: Board of Education
Jane Kimmel Shepardson, President
Holly McCall, Vice President
Warren Messner
Victoria Tipp
Absent:
Hilary Grasso
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
Theresa Markley, Acting District Clerk
President Jane Kimmel Shepardson motioned to convene the public meeting at 10:03am.
Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Hilary Grasso was absent.
President Jane Kimmel Shepardson motioned to adjourn into Executive Session for legal advice and employment history of a particular person. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Hilary Grasso was absent.
President Kimmel Shepardson called for a motion to re-convene the public meeting at 11.13a.m.
Motioned by Holly McCall to re-convene the public meeting at 11:13 pm. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Hilary Grasso was absent.
President Holly McCall led the pledge of allegiance.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
President Shepardson noted that this was an Opening Day for Staff. She thanked Joe Gramando and his staff for getting everything ready over the summer. She also thanked the administration, teachers, staff, and PTA for their continued support.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Ackerman reported lots of excitement over the new spaces created in the schools. A video was prepared for posting to the website to let the public view the work completed over the summer. She thanked the facility and support staffs, administrators, and teachers for their many hours of hard work.
2. Committee Reports
Facilities - Warren Messner gave a status report on the various projects. John Chow provided details and reported the next meeting is September 5, 2019.
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.
There were no comments.
3. Approvals and Ratifications
3.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the August 7, 2019 Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the August 21, 2019 Special Board Meeting.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Items 3.1 and 3.2 as amended. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised 2019-20 Student Code of Conduct (Policy and Regulation #5030).
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 3.3 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
3.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised 2019-20 District Safety Plan.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 3.4 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepherdson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.1 as stated below:
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:
Rena Gavigan
Raymond LaLuna
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a Building Specific substitute teacher for the 2019/2020 school year:
Alexandra Sherlock – Horace Greeley High School (effective August 29, 2019)
Kaitlin Englert – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School (effective August 29, 2019)
Abby Doheny – Roaring Brook Elementary School (effective August 29, 2019)
Veronica Sullivan – Roaring Brook Elementary School (effective August 29, 2019)
Alyx Scapperotti – Westorchard Elementary School (effective August 29, 2019)
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as paid interns at the daily rate of $85.00 for the 2019/2020 school year through the PNW BOCES Internship Program:
Sarah Ammirato
Kristen Pyrch
Ingrid Teuber
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 2019/2020 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Accucare Nursing
Andrea Rauso Eckerle
Erika Schenker
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of Mathematics Teacher, Libardo Valencia, shall be amended to terminate on August 28, 2022, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Mr. Timothy Doyle, Assistant Principal, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 1, 2020.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Kaitlin Lester, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 12, 2019 through October 29, 2019.
Ms. Priya Ma, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through November 29, 2019.
Ms. Caitlin Wilson, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 6, 2019 through January 31, 2020.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Jeannie Aplin, (.5) Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2019 through January 31, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $87.50 per diem (half days).
Ms. Brenda Schoenfeld, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2019 through October 29, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $331.95 per diem.
Ms. Maryel Schneider, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $331.95 per diem (pending fingerprint clearance).
Mr. Michael Greaney, Teacher of Health, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through January 17, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $331.95 per diem (pending background check).
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Natasha Allison, Guidance Counselor, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Guidance, effective August 29, 2019 through August 28, 2022, 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, Step 12, C(BA+60) with Masters, $114,953.
Mr. Matthew Simone, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Physical Education, effective August 29, 2019 through August 28, 2023, 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, Step 4, B(BA+30) with Masters, $80,578 (pending background check).
Ms. Melissa Iamonico, Library Media Specialist, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Library Media, effective August 29, 2019 through August 28, 2023, 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, Step 10, D(BA+90) with Masters, $117,147 (pending background check).
Appointment: Leave Replacement
Ms. Caitlin Lena, Leave Replacement Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2019 through January 31, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+45) with Masters, $79,194, prorated.
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Alyssa Maccarrone, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2019, $23,907.
Ms. Ariel Bisceglia, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2019, $23,107.
Ms. Alissa Grieco, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2019, $23,107.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.1 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepherdson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.2 as stated below.
4.2 Non-Instructional
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorize a discretionary leave of absence, without pay, for Clare Weber, teacher aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, from November 6, 2019 (1/2 day) through January 5, 2020.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.2 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepherdson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on August 29, 2019.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.1 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Service Agreement with Jewish Child Care Association of New York (JCCA), in the amount of $750.00 per placement for Job Development Service and $78.00 per hour for Job Coaching for the 2019-20 school year and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.2 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Pleasantville Union Free School District for the Pleasantville Summer School program for 4 students during the 2019-20 school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the Briarcliff Manor School District for special education services for one student (ID# 703449) during the 2019-20 school year at the rate set forth by the New York State Education Department and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the Hendrick Hudson School District for extended school year ABC Program services for one student (ID# 703593) during the 2019-20 school year at the rate set forth by the New York State Education Department and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
Motioned by Holly McCall to approve Items 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board President and Superintendent of Schools are hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Summit Security Services, Inc. (“Summit”) which amends the September 13, 2018 Agreement for security services between the District and Summit, in accordance with Section 2801-a(10), Education Law, and authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to execute this Memorandum. A copy of such Memorandum of Understanding is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepherdson to approve Item 5.6 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education Approves the Agreement with Anderson Center for Autism, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 for provision of a special education program based on the New York State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services rates as outlined in Appendix A of the Agreement.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.7 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
ADDENDUM:
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a contract with Absolute Health Care Inc. nursing services for student ID #704604 in the amount of $65 per hour for a minimum of four weeks beginning September 3, 2019 with the possibility of an extension at the Board’s discretion during 2019-20 school year.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.8 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
6. Facilities
7. Financials
7.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Treasurer’s Report – July 2019
7.2 As required by Year-End Audit for School Year 2018-19, Reclassify Budget Allocations to Cover Negative Variances
7.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Claims Auditor Report – July 2019
Motioned by Holly McCall to accept Items 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Hilary Grasso was absent.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
9. Adjournment
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to adjourn the meeting at 11:36 a.m. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Hilary Grasso was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley
Acting District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent
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