Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda July 20, 2023
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 8:30 A.M.
Education Center - Boardroom
Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Dr. Christine Ackerman as District Clerk Pro Tempore.
3. Recommended Action: Personnel
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:
Dr. David Costabile
Elizabeth DeLessio-Neubauer
Dr. Kristin Roye
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the daily rate for BOCES Interns will be increased from $100.00 to $105.00 for the 2023/2024 school year.
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:
Christopher Kennedy (continuing) – Horace Greeley High School
Michael McGinnis (continuing) – Horace Greeley High School
Nicole Orlowski (continuing) – Roaring Brook Elementary School
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Department Chairpersons for the 2023/2024 school year:
Robert E Bell Middle School
| Grade Level | Leader |
|---|---|
| 8th Grade | Annie Madden |
Resignation:
Ms. Leidy Valencia, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2023.
Ms. Ann Marie Scalici, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Lauren Soprano, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary, effective August 31, 2023 through August 30, 2027, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period they shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Ms. Cyan Scarduzio, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary, effective August 31, 2023 through August 30, 2027, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period they shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Ms. June Wai, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff Developer, District-wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of ESL, effective August 31, 2023 through August 30, 2027, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period they shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Effective July 20, 2023 through November 10, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | Grade 9-12 Boys/Girls | Richard Clinchy |
4. Recommended Action: Other
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons shall be designated as independent DASA investigators: Steve Latino and Lakshmi Mergeche, attorneys from Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert, and shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $150.00.
5. Proposed Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons, and to receive advice from counsel, subject to Board approval.
6. Notice of Future Meetings
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 7:00 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
Tax Warrant
Thursday, August 31, 2022, 10:00 am
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
7. 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: board@chappaquaschools.org
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/lke