Agenda November 15, 2023

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium

Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance

Livestream Video Link

5:30 pm Proposed Executive Session to discuss contracts, litigation, the employment history of particular persons and to receive advice from counsel subject to Board approval.

Reconvene the business meeting at 7:00 pm – Horace Greeley High School Auditorium

1. Information Business Affairs

1.1 President’s Report

1.2 Superintendent’s Report

Presentations: Douglas Grafflin Elementary School

1.2.1 HGHS Student Group Resolution – this is not an actual contract, it is a class project.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with Pentec, for the purchase of 7,500 Everything Pens and 7,500 Basic Pens, in the amount of $134,775.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

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 October 24, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.

3.2       BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the November 1, 2023 Board of Education work session.

3.3       Policy 5026:  Transportation for District Sponsored Activities or Athletic Events – 2nd Reading.

3.4       Policy 5105:  CCSD Student Clubs – 1st Reading.

3.5       Policy 4060:  Outside Speakers Sponsored by School Affiliated Organizations (Chappaqua PTA, Greeley Sports Boosters, Friends of Greeley Theater) – 1st Reading.

4. Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1 Instructional

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 2023/2024 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Developmental Steps, LLC

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:

Graeme Banks
Mackenzie Farrell
Katherine Holub
Rachel Stark

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of Special Education Teacher, Andrea Stein, shall be amended to terminate on August 30, 2026, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of Physical Education Teacher, Anthony Tortora, shall be amended to terminate on August 30, 2026, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.

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
Debate	Zachary Stearns (.5)	420
Peer-To-Peer	Jerry Zupan	100
Robotics	Nicholas Ritter	200
The Greeley Voice	Rebecca Ebstein (.5) Brian Petruso (.5)	630

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute an Agreement, dated November 8, 2023, on behalf of the School District, with Ms. Louise Brady, as presented to the Board at this meeting, whereby Ms. Brady shall perform contract services as an Art Teacher in the District for the period commencing November 13, 2023 and terminating January 19, 2024. A copy of this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Marisa Boniello, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024.

Ms. Mara Cohen, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024.

Ms. Nancy Larkin, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024.

Ms. Diane Martelli, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2024.

Resignation:
Mr. Ryan Doyle, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 3, 2023.

Mr. Ryan Doyle, Varsity Bowling Assistant Coach, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 8, 2023.

Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Carol Scappaticci, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective December 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 13, 2023

Sport	Level	Coach	Step
Boys Swimming	Diving	Michael Darland	3
Indoor Track	Asst. Varsity	Regina McKie	2
Indoor Track	Asst. Varsity Co-Coach	Olivia Bonadies	1
Indoor Track	Asst. Varsity Co-Coach	James Howard	3
Girls Ice Hockey*	Varsity	Stacey Wierl	N/A
Girls Ice Hockey*	Asst. Varsity	Sean Lonergan	N/A
Girls Basketball	Freshman	Jordan Valentzas	1
Ice Hockey	Asst. Varsity Co-Coach	Seth Corwin (.3)	3
Ice Hockey	Asst. Varsity Co-Coach	Alex Lichorat (.7)	1

*Merged program. Brewster is the home school who is responsible for fingerprints/background check. Expenses based on host school contracts.

Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 15, 2023

Sport	Level	Coach	Step
Boys Basketball	Freshman	Thomas Elser	1

Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 27, 2023

Sport	Level	Coach	Step
Indoor Track	Modified – SB	Skye Albert-Hall	3
Indoor Track	Modified – Bell	Jason Sclafani	3
Wrestling	Asst. Modified	Jacob Ferreira	1

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Effective November 13, 2023

Sport	Level	Coach
Wrestling	Volunteer	Adam Santoro
Girls Ice Hockey*	Volunteer	Daniel Perito

4.2       Non-Instructional

Resignation:
Connor Murphy, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective end of business day October 27, 2023.

Julie Hare, Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, effective end of business day November 15, 2023.

Meghan Noble, Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective end of business day November 17, 2023.

Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
Joanne Muir-McCoy, Office Assistant at Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective end of business day February 28, 2024.

Appointment:
Julie Hare, Computer Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, effective November 16, 2023.

Matthew Scotman Computer Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective November 16, 2023.

Daniel Larkin, Custodial Worker/Groundskeeper at the Pole Barn, effective November 16, 2023.

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education grants a leave of absence without pay to Mario Martinez from his position as Head Custodian, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 10, 2023 and through no later than December 9, 2024, and appoints Mr. Martinez to the probationary position of Director of Facilities III, effective December 10, 2023, for a maximum probationary term of 52 weeks.

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves an Employment Related Agreement regarding Employee #6505, 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 rescinds the resolution approving the resignation of Abraham Bejarano from his position as Office Assistant – Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective end of day October 11, 2023, and approves a leave of absence from his position as Office Assistant – Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective October 12, 2023 through October 11, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the promotional appointment of Abraham Bejarano as Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems (Spanish Speaking), for the maximum probationary term of 52 weeks, effective October 12, 2023 through October 11, 2023, in accordance with Civil Service regulations.

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 (2023-24 School Year) reported to the Board on November 15, 2023.

5.2   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for educational  services with Mahopac Central School District for one student (#xxxxx4) for the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.3   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for educational services with Mahopac Central School District for one student (#xxxxx2) for the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.4   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for educational services with Tuckahoe Union Free School District for one student (#xxxxx5), effective October 12, 2023 through October 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.5   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for educational services with Westchester School for Special Children for one student (#xxxxx5), effective October 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.6   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves purchase order increase #221773 for Nawrocki Smith, in the amount of $5,586.25, and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase document.

5.7   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer request, dated November 6, 2023, in the amount of $224,000.00 related to two additional school resource officers and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer document.

5.8   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer request, dated November 6, 2023, in the amount of $2,113,859.92 related to movement within salary budget codes, and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer document.

5.9   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves CCSD Bid Award Renewal Recommendation #B2021-25:  Construction, Labor & Materials – Plumbing, for the 2023-24 school year to Anthony M. Notaro Plumbing & Heating, Inc., at various rates.

5.10   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves CCSD Bid Award Recommendation #B2023-04:  Coach Bus Transportation Services for Athletic and Field Trips for the 2023-24 school year to Hudson Valley Charter Service, in the amount of $38,300.00.

5.11   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves purchase order increase #222928 for Acture Solutions Inc., in the amount of $37,400.00.

5.12   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a letter, dated November 16, 2023, to Jill Simon Shapiro, Administrator of the Town of New Castle in support of the Town of New Castle’s ChapLine project, and authorizes the Board President to sign on behalf of the Board.

5.13   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Brewster Ice Arena for the use of facilities during the 2023-24 school year in the amount of $32,783.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

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 engagement agreement with Conscious Campus for speaker Ken Nwadike, Jr. for Unity Day.

6.2   An agreement for services with The Mike Morrison Company, Inc., for professional development services during the 2023-24 school year.

6.3   An agreement with Hachette Speakers Bureau for a Unity Day speaker.

6.4   An agreement with David Greiner for independent evaluator services during the 2023-24 school year.

6.5   An agreement with Steve Goldberg, from the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center for Unity Day.

6.6   An agreement with the Saw Mill Club for pool use during the 2023-24 school year.

6.7   An agreement with the Saw Mill Club for tennis court use during the 2023-24 school year.

7. Facilities

8. Financials

8.1   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor’s Report for October 2023.

8.2   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for October 2023.

8.3   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for October 2023.

8.4   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for October 2023.

8.5   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the revised Revenue Status Report for September 2023.

9. Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 7:00 pm
Seven Bridges Middle School Presentation
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium

Wednesday, January 10, 2023, 7:00 pm
Budget Preview
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

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING MEETING

/lke