Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda August 31, 2023
Revised: 8/31 at 10:24am
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance
Livestream Video Link
9:30 am Proposed Executive Session to discuss litigation, the employment history of particular persons and to receive advice from counsel subject to Board approval.
Reconvene the business meeting at 10:00 am 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 2023-24 Board of Education meeting calendar.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
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 amended minutes of the July 20, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the August 3, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the August 8, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.
3.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the August 22, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting.
3.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct (Policy #5030).
3.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2023-24 District Safety Plan.
3.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2023-24 – 2nd Reading and Adoption.
3.8 Policy #5080: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Students – 1st Reading and Adoption.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby waives a second reading of Policy #5080: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Students and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the first reading of this policy as presented at this meeting, the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #5080: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Students.
3.9 Policy #9049: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Employees – 1st Reading and Adoption.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby waives a second reading of Policy #9049: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Employees and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the first reading of this policy as presented at this meeting, the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #9049: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Employees.
3.10 Policy #5037: Use of Sensory Rooms and Emergency Interventions – 1st Reading and Adoption.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby waives a second reading of Policy #5037: Use of Sensory Rooms and Emergency Interventions and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the first reading of this policy as presented at this meeting, the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #5037: Use of Sensory Rooms and Emergency Interventions.
3.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2023-24 Special Education Plan.
3.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2023-24 Continuity of Learning Plan.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment date of Judith Prascher, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, from August 31, 2023 to September 22, 2023, that was previously approved at the August 22, 2023 Board of Education meeting.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment date of Danielle Hiller, Teacher of Art, Robert E. Bell Middle School, from August 31, 2023 to September 22, 2023, that was previously approved at the August 22, 2023 Board of Education meeting.
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 #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.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed for Co-Curricular Activities for the 2023/2024 school year at the rate of $16.85 per point:
Horace Greeley High School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A Cappella Advisor | Christopher Palermo | 180 |
| Academic Challenge | Nicole Diamente | 420 |
| Alliance for Equity | Jacqueline Abair | 120 |
| BIPOC Student Union | Tinuke Colpa | 250 |
| ENOUGH | Helen Harrison | 100 |
| Make-a-Wish | Sheila Jacobs | 120 |
| Mock Trial | Brett Steinberg | 100 |
| Model UN | Eileen McGaghran-Candela | 355 |
| OLAS | Naicy Pretill | 100 |
| Puritans | Jessica Beattie | 150 |
| Greeley Giving | Adriana DelPozzo | 300 |
| SADD | Isabel Irizarry | 180 |
| Science Olympiad | Stephen Mulick | 360 |
| SHARE | Mary Devane (.5) Rebecca Mullen (.5) |
480 |
| The Sustainability Club | Justin Olive | 100 |
| Student Government | Tiffany DePeralta (.5) TBD (.5) |
600 |
| Yearbook | Jennifer Schmidt | 600 |
| The Greeley Voice | Rebecca Ebstein (.33) Eileen McGaghran-Candela (.33) Brian Petruso (.33) |
630 |
| Chamber Orchestra | Kathleen Feldman | 230 |
| Chorus | Neil Walker | 200 |
| Pep Band | Ray Lucia | 230 |
| Stage Band | Ray Lucia | 230 |
| Fall – Theater Production Director | Jessica Beattie | 400 |
| Fall Assistant Director – Theater Production | Margaret Callan | 175 |
| Class Advisor 2024 | Katherine Hannon (.5) Conor Lander (.5) |
480 |
| Class Advisor 2025 | Kathryn Ottomanelli (.5) Pamela Schembri (.5) |
480 |
| Class Advisor 2026 | Matthew Friedler (.5) Sara Lewis (.5) |
480 |
| Class Advisor 2027 | Amber Brogan (.5) Randi McDonnell (.5) |
480 |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Art Club | Danielle Hiller | 100 |
| Baking Club (Zoom) | Gabriella Rubeo | 125 |
| Chess | Anthony Germani | 75 |
| Crochet | Amy Durante | 100 |
| Diversity Club | Caitlyn Murphy (.5) Doriann Dell’olio (.5) |
100 |
| Environmental Club (Garden/Hydro) | Dana Stein-Dince (.5) Taryn Delaney (.5) |
400 |
| Marching Band | Madison Martineau | 50 |
| Math Counts | Lindsay Stevens | 100 |
| Newspaper Club | Ashley Kuhlman (.5) Theresa Orlandi (.5) |
200 |
| Peer Tutoring | Katie King (.5) Annemarie Giannettino (.5) |
100 |
| STEAM | Paul Rotstein (.5) Warren Whitney (.5) |
200 |
| Student Leadership Council | Madison Martineau (.5) Laura Abbatantuono (.5) |
300 |
| World Affairs Club | Anthony Germani | 100 |
| Yearbook Club: Publication | Jason Lummel | 250 |
| Yearbook: Picture Days & Distribution | Jason Lummel | 50 |
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| March Madness Book Club | Kaitlin Lester (.5) Alison DuBois-Eker (.5) |
150 |
| Student Book Share | Deborah Lenaghan (.5) Sandi Schassler (.5) |
150 |
| Intramurals | David Boniello (.5) TBD (.5) |
150 |
| Electronic Keyboard Club | Steven Listengart | 150 |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Student Service Organization | Melissa Billings | 125 |
| Early Morning D.E.A.R. Time | Stacey Fragin | 100 |
| School Spirit Coordinator | Donald Hiller-DuPont | 75 |
| Intramurals | Elizabeth Lops | 100 |
| WRBS Studio Director | Diane Wendel | 125 |
| Fourth Grade Legacy Project | Diane Wendel | 100 |
| Student Council | Meghan Ryan | 125 |
Westorchard Elementary School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| March Madness Book Club | Andrea Schaber | 100 |
| After School Music Club | Christine Free | 150 |
| Bus Safety | Nadia Buffa | 210 |
| 4th Grade Gardening Club | Lisa Fitzgerald | 100 |
Amended Resignation:
Mr. Andrew Starr, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 8, 2023.
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resignation:
Savier White, Computer Aide – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2023.
Appointments:
Liam Donaton, Teacher Aide – Horace Greeley High School, 35 hours/week, effective September 5, 2023.
Rosa Reyes, Teacher Aide – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, 32.5 hours/week, effective September 5, 2023.
Tatiana Vaz, Teacher Aide – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, 32.5 hours/week, effective September 5, 2023.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Chairperson for the 2023/24 school year, effective July 1, 2023:
DISTRICT WIDE
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Nurses | Suzanne Rota |
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 August 31, 2023.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2023-24 School Year) reported to the Board on August 31, 2023.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Lauren Olmo as DASA Coordinator at Horace Greeley High School for the 2023-24 school year.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Lauralyn Stewart as DASA Coordinator at Seven Bridges Middle School for the 2023-24 school year.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Lauralyn Stewart as Title IX Coordinator at Seven Bridges Middle School for the 2023-24 school year.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby Andrew Taylor to the New Castle Community Media Center (NCCMC) for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.
5.7 BE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the award of Environmental Maintenance Contractors, Inc (EMC), in relation to the Westorchard roof replacement, through the PNW BOCES Cooperative Bid #2021-02 for Asbestos and Mold Remediation, previously approved by the Board of Education at its meeting on March 15, 2023, to reflect the new school-year rate of $14.00 per square foot for the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials from the roofs, in an amount not to exceed $106,120.00.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer in the amount of $78,000.00 to cover expenses for a 1 on 1 nurse for a special education student at the Roaring Brook Elementary School during the 2023-24 school year and authorizes the Board president to execute the transfer document.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a purchase order increase in the amount of $21,000.00 to Holistic Learning Center to cover increased ESY 2023 services, and authorizes the Board president to execute the increase document.
5.10 Testing Resolution for Extracurricular Program (Athletics and Clubs)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to implement a screening testing program against Covid-19 for students and staff in the extracurricular program, so long as the community transmission levels for Westchester County are high, or she is otherwise directed by the NYS Department of Health or the Westchester County Department of Health; or after consultation with, and recommendation from, the District’s medical director, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to make arrangements in order to implement the above-referenced screening testing program.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby overrules the decision of the Superintendent of Schools to uphold policy #5090: Student Residency, through February 1, 2024 , as the result of an appeal brought by a parent on August 29, 2023 and presented to the Board at this meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk advise the parents of this 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 An Agreement for Services with Samantha Potack for the 2023-24 school year.
6.2 A Facilities Use Agreement with the Saw Mill Club for usage by the Horace Greeley High School Swim Team during September and October 2023.
7. Facilities
8. Financials
8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor’s Report for July 2023.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for June 2023.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Extraclassroom Activity Report – year ending June 30, 2023.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for July 2023.
8.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for July 2023.
8.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for July 2023.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
September 13, 2023, 7:00 pm
District Performance Report
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium
September 27, 2023, 7:00 pm
Audit Approval
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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