Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda January 24, 2023
Revised: 1/22/23 at 11:35am
1/23/23 at 9:16am
1/24 at 7:11pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance
Livestream Video Link
5:45 pm Proposed Executive Session to discuss negotiations, matters of employment history of particular persons, potential litigation, matters made confidential by federal and state privacy laws (FERPA and Ed Law 2-d) and to receive advice from counsel subject to Board approval.
Reconvene public meeting at 7:30 pm at Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.1.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised 2022-23 Board of Education Meeting Schedule.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Presentation: Robert E. Bell Middle School Presentation
2. Committee Reports
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 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the January 11, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education authorizes a stipend of $120 per diem for Carol Bartlik as Acting Principal – Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 16, 2023 through April 14, 2023.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as per diem substitute teacher to be employed on an “as needed” basis:
Emily Bosco
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as per diem substitute at the Building Specific substitute teacher rate:
Rachel Crognale – Robert E. Bell Middle School (effective 2/3/23)
Resignation:
Ms. Debra Alspach, Assistant Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective January 25, 2023.
Ms. Debra Alspach, Interim Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective close of business January 25, 2023.
Mr. Ryan Spillane, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 25, 2023.
Mr. Ryan Spillane, Interim Assistant Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective close of business January 25, 2023.
Appointment: Probationary
Debra Alspach, Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary School Principal, effective January 26, 2023 through January 25, 2027, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Ryan Spillane, Assistant Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary School Assistant Principal, effective January 26, 2023 through January 25, 2027, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Bianna Cardinale, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 3, 2023 through April 14, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $420.32 per diem.
Appointment: Coaching - Effective December 2, 2022 through March 10, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Track | Modified | Johnny Gorton-Parker | 3 |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective March 13, 2023 through June 10, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Tennis | Varsity | Richard Finn | 1 |
| Softball | Varsity Assistant | Theresa Swertfager | 1 |
| Softball | Junior Varsity | Robert Alspach | 3 |
| Boys Lacrosse | Junior Varsity | Anthony Stewart | 3 |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective March 20, 2023 through June 10, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softball | Modified - Bell | Jason Scalfani | 3 |
| Softball | Modified - Seven Bridges | Skye Albert-Hall | 3 |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves an Employment Related Agreement dated January 19, 2023, regarding Employee #5996, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
4.2 Non-instructional
Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
Vicki Devine – Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective end of business May 17, 2023.
Resignation:
Linda Dare – Clerk/School Monitor at Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective end of business January 31, 2023.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Laura Moreno to the stipend position of District FOIL and FERPA Records Coordinator, effective January 26, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
5. Recommended Action: Other
Use of the Consent Agenda permits the Board of Education to make more effective use of its time by adopting a single motion to cover those relatively routine matters, which are included. Any member of the Board who wishes to discuss individually a particular piece of business on the Consent Agenda may so indicate and that item will be considered and voted on separately, thus preserving the right of all Board members to be heard on any issue. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools.
5.1 CSE summaries (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on January 25, 2023.
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Certification Form for the submission of the 2022-23 school year Undue Burden Independent Evaluator Hardship Waiver Application for its Section 3012-d APPR Plan to the State Education Department. A copy of said application shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its attorneys, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP to execute a Consent Order & Judgment in a tax certiorari proceeding captioned Oporto Development Corp. v. Town of New Castle and the Chappaqua CSD;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the refund of taxes as required by the terms of the Consent Order & Judgment.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2023-24 District Calendar.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby remand the appeal of the suspension of Student Number 012423 to the Superintendent of Schools for determination.
6. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges the following contracts approved by the Superintendent, per Board Policy 6085 – Purchasing and Bidding:
6.1 Agreements with the following instructors for the Fall Chappaqua Continuing Education Program:
| Last Name | First Name | 2023 Winter Class Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cerrone | Linda | Winter Watercolor - Tiny Treasures Drawing Essentials Part II |
| Horowitz -Jaffe | Marisa | The Museum of Modern Art The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The American Museum of Natural History |
| Poleman | Ginny | HBO's Gilded Age - Season 1 Recap: Fact & Fiction The History & Demise of Penn Station Slow Down Tour of Grand Central |
| Rosen | Amy | A Night In Tuscany: Rustic Italian Cooking Greek Cuisine Night Perfect Appetizers For Super Bowl Warm Up To Soup This Winter |
| Saccurato | Michelle | TRX Strength Training Cardio-Strength Body Sculpting Pilates |
| Salnikow | Monique | French For Beginners French Intermediate French Advance Conversation |
| Tipa | Suzi Myers | Pound Rock Out Workout Belly Dancing |
| Tual | Deborah | iPhone Photography iPhone Photo Editing and Enhancements |
| Walker | Diana | Spanish Intermediate Spanish Advance |
| Ward | Kathryn | Vinyasa Yoga for CCSD Employee Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation |
| Weber | Denise | Small Group Training - Section A Small Group Training - Section |
7. Facilities
8. Financials
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Friday, January 27, 2023, 8:15 am
Education Center – Board Room
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Horace Greeley High School Presentation
Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Superintendent’s Budget Proposal
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
10. 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.chappaquaschools.org
Email: BoEducation@chappaquaschools.org
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/lke