Agenda October 11, 2023

Revised: 10/10 at 1:21pm
10/11 at 11:38am

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Westorchard Elementary School - Cafetorium

Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance

Livestream Video Link


5:45 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 – Westorchard Elementary School

1.       Information Business Affairs

1.1    President’s Report

1.2    Superintendent’s Report

Presentation:     Westorchard Elementary School 
        

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 September 27, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.

3.2    Policy #3010:  Code of Ethics – Second Reading & Adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #3010:  Code of Ethics.

3.3    Policy #5015:  Comprehensive Student Attendance – Second Reading & Adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #5015:  Comprehensive Student Attendance.

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:

Nutritionally Yours (Addendum)

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:

Pamela Lungen
Connor Murphy
Lisa Takahashi

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as chaperone to be employed on an “as needed” basis:

Richard Clinchy

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:

Robert E. Bell Middle School

Activity Advisor Points
Morning Announcements & Bell TV Studio Patricia Adams (.5)
Gina Serafin (.5)		 500
Share, JR Annemarie Giannettino (.5)
Kendall McKenna (.5)		 100

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT proctor to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2023/2024 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Sarah Schur            

Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Elissa Turshen, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 6, 2023 through June 26, 2024.

Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Jenna Baig, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2    Non-Instructional   

Resignations:
Michael Winters, Computer Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, effective end of day September 29, 2023.

Leonora Shabani, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective end of day October 6, 2023.

Abraham Bejarano, Office Assistant – Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective end of day October 11, 2023.

Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
Joseph Gramando, Director of Operations, Facilities & Maintenance District-wide, effective end of day November 10, 2023.

Appointment:
Abraham Bejarano, Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems (Spanish Speaking) at the Education Center, effective October 12, 2023.  

Resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Article 12 of the CSEA collective bargaining agreement, after the completion of a cleaner’s 5th year within the District and with satisfactory performance evaluations as determined by the Facilities Director, the cleaner listed on the attached document shall be promoted to the title of custodial worker and be placed on the step indicated, effective October 12, 2023.

Last Name First Name Date of Hire Current Step - Cleaner New Step - Custodian
Joseph Alison 3/14/2018 6 4

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the hours of Mary Marra, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School from 31.25 hours/week to 32.5 hours/week, effective October 6, 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 (2023-24 School Year) reported to the Board on October 11, 2023.

5.2    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the external audit report and management response for year ending June 30, 2023.

5.3    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with The Karafin School, for educational services for one student (ID #xxxxxx7) during the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.4    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education names and acknowledges Edison Gramajo and Joseph Carbone as School Resource Officers (SRO), effective November 1, 2023, in accordance with the agreement between the Chappaqua Central School District and the Town of New Castle which was approved at the September 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Education and the September 19, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Town Board.

5.5    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a Contract for Services with Joseph Gramando, effective November 11, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.

5.6    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, for ESY services for one student (ID #xxxxxx9) during the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.7    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to PO #231389 of $17,000.00 to cover ESY costs to Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, for one student during the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase document.

5.8    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with Troop 2 Chappaqua Boy Scouts of America for refurbishment of trail to Project Adventure course and creating maps and signage for pathway and trail during the 2023-24 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the 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 Agreement for Services with Judith Wilson for the 2023-24 school year.

6.2    An Agreement for Services with Jane Kimmel Shepardson for 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 September 2023.

9.      Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 7:00 pm
Roaring Brook Elementary School Presentation
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 7:00 pm
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School Presentation
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