Agenda September 13, 2023

Revised: 9/13/23 at 6:40pm

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium

Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance

Livestream Video Link

6:00 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

Presentation:     District Performance Report
        
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 August 31, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.

3.2    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the September 5, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting.

4.      Recommended Action:   Personnel 

4.1    Instructional

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitutes at the Building Specific substitute teacher rate:

Michael Mammola – Robert E. Bell Middle School

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a paid intern at the daily rate of $105.00 for the 2023/2024 school year through the PNW BOCES Internship Program:

Katherine Constan
Rebecca Graham

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 September 22, 2023 to September 7, 2023, that was previously approved at the August 31, 2023 Board of Education meeting.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Samantha Crecco, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 14, 2023.

Appointment: Coaching - Effective September 9, 2023 through December 3, 2023

Sport	Level	Coach	Step
Football	Junior Varsity	William Leuck	1

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:

William Leuck

4.2    Non-Instructional   

Resignation:
Marcie McMahon – Office Assistant-Automated Systems at Horace Greeley High School, effective end of business September 14, 2023.

Lisa Liberatore – Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective end of business September 7, 2023.

Resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adds a 0.5 FTE Purchasing Agent position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Purchasing Agent position at the Education Center effective September 14, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems (Spanish Speaking) position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems (Spanish Speaking) position at the Education Center effective September 14, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the hours of Mary Marra, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School from 27.5 hours/week to 31.25 hours/week, effective September 8, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the hours of Jennifer Greco, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School from 31.25/week to 32.5/week, effective September 8, 2023.

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 September 14, 2023.

Last Name	First Name	Date of Hire	Current Step - Cleaner	New Step - Custodian
Suqui	Fredy	9/4/2018	6	4

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 August 31, 2023.

5.2    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer in the amount of $52,025.00 to cover an increase in NYSIR Insurance during the 2023-24 school year and authorizes the Board president to execute the transfer document.

5.3    BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the Final AS-7 Contracts for 2022-2023 services provided by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.

5.4    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement for Consultant Services with Acture Solutions, Inc., for hardware and software technology support, network administration and database management, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in the amount of $105,430.87 per month, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a two-year municipal cooperative agreement with the Town of New Castle for a School Resource Officer program of one School Resource Officer to be shared by the Seven Bridges Middle School and the Robert E. Bell Middle School, and one School Resource Officer to be shared by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School,  Roaring Brook Elementary School and Westorchard Elementary School, for school years 2023-24 and 2024-25, as presented to the Board at this meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute such agreement with the Town of New Castle.  A copy of the agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

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 Christine Parrottino for August 2023.

6.2    An Agreement for Services with Kendall McKenna for July and August 2023.

6.3    Agreements with Fall 2023 Chappaqua Continuing Education instructors.

6.4    An Agreement for Services with Francine Colandreo, 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 Report for August 2023.

9.      Notice of Future Meetings

September 27, 2023, 7:00 pm
Audit Approval
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium

October 11, 2023, 7:00 pm
Westorchard 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