Chappaqua Central School District
Minutes July 20, 2023
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 8:30 AM
Education Center - Boardroom
Present: Board of Education
Hilary Grasso, President
Cailee Hwang, Vice President
Matt Auerbach
Absent: Alissa Dorfman
Ryan Kelsey
Staff Members:
Christine Ackerman, Superintendent of Schools
1. Call the meeting to order.
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to open the public meeting at 8:30 am. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0. Board Members Ryan Kelsey and Alissa Dorfman were absent.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Dr. Christine Ackerman as District
Clerk Pro Tempore.
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to appoint Dr. Ackerman as District Clerk pro tempore. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 3 as stated below.
3. Instructional
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. 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, Step 19, B(BA+90) with Masters, $143,338 (pending background check).
Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Effective 7/20/2023 through 11/10/2023
| Sport | Level | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | Grade 9-12 Boys/Girls | Richard Clinchy |
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to approve Item 3 as stated above. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
4. 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.
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to approve Item 4 as stated above. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Proposed Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons, and to receive advice from counsel, subject to Board approval.
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:34 am to discuss the employment history of particular persons and to receive advice from counsel. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to reconvene the public meeting at 9:10 am. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
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
Motioned by Cailee Hwang to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 am. Seconded by Matt Auerbach. Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Liisa Elsner
District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent
/lke