Agenda June 8, 2022
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Horace Greeley High School, Auditorium
and
64 West Orchard Road, Chappaqua, NY
Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance
6:00 pm Ave Atque Vale – Retiree Recognition – Horace Greeley High School Courtyard
6:45 pm Proposed Executive Session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, the employment history of particular persons, matters of health and safety and to receive advice from counsel subject to Board approval.
Reconvene the business meeting at 7:30 pm Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.1.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the Board of Education meeting calendar for the 2022-23 school year.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentation:
Special Education Strategic Plan Update – Jonathan Costa
Algebra 8 Update
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 May 19, 2022 Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the June 2, 2022 Special Board Meeting.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a student teacher, intern and/or classroom observer for the 2021/2022 school year:
Christina Keenaghan
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the probationary term of Elementary Teacher, Anna Herrera, shall be amended to terminate on August 29, 2024, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Tracy Mahoney, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022.
Resignation:
Mr. Antony Sinanis, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership Development, District-wide, effective June 30, 2022.
Ms. Valerie Brunow, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2022.
Ms. Anna Kushnir, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2022.
Ms. Jamie Edelman, Director of K-12 Literacy, District-wide, effective June 30, 2022.
Mr. Andrew Corsilia, Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2022.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Kaitlin Lester, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 13, 2022 through June 24, 2022.
Appointment: Probationary
Mr. Daniel Cohen, School Psychologist, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Psychologist, effective August 31, 2022 through August 30, 2026, 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. Jamie Edelman, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, District-wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Andrew Corsilia, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership Development, District-wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership Development, effective August 16, 2022 through August 15, 2025, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Mr. Dennis DiSanto, Guidance Counselor, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective
June 7, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $434.00 per diem.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Areina Brimon, (.04) Teacher of Mathematics to provide Academic Intervention Services, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective May 24, 2022 through June 3, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+4).
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointment:
Francesca Zacarolli, Benefits Assistant, effective June 13, 2022.
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 (2021-22 School Year) reported to the Board on June 8, 2022.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on June 8, 2022.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with WilsonPrep for test preparation courses run through Chappaqua Continuing Education at various rates for the 2022-23 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a three-year municipal cooperative agreement with the Town of New Castle for a School Resource Officer program at Horace Greeley High School, for school years 2022-23, 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.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves additional monies for site planning services to be performed by J.D. Barrett & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $10,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to countersign the firm’s engagement letter for services, dated May 6, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves an increase to Purchase Order #202134, in the amount of $10,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to sign the increase document.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2022-23 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 1, 2022.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a Consultant Agreement with Ellen Doherty, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Bedford Central School District for health & welfare services for 8 students, in the amount of $1,276.68 per student, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts a donation of $805.00 worth of pickles from Corey’s Pickles, for the Horace Greeley High School Class of 2023 fundraiser.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Office Staff Association (COSA) bargaining unit regarding prior service credit towards retirement health insurance coverage. A copy of the SMOA shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to Purchase Order #210028, in the amount of $5,993.75, and authorizes the Board President to sign the increase document.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Anderson Center for Autism, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for provision of a special education program based on the New York State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services rates as outlined in Appendix A of the Agreement, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.13 WHEREAS the District has New York State Education Department approval to replace the roof at Westorchard Elementary School, and
WHEREAS the District has advertised a request for bids for roofing replacement services under CCSD Bid Number B2021-24,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby awards the Westorchard Elementary School roof replacement project to General Maintenance Group as follows
- Roof Replacement Section 7 [23,025 sq.ft. at a unit rate of $32.00 per sq.ft.] not to exceed $763,800, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby awards General Maintenance Group the following additional services as needed:
- Metal Decking replacement [800 sq.ft. at $30.00 per sq.ft.] not to exceed $24,000
- Roof Drain replacement [$1,300 each x 10 drains] not to exceed $13,000
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-07: Boiler, Burners & Related Equipment Maintenance and Repair to 1st Heating Solutions LLC., for the 2022-23 school year, in the amount of $10,506.25.
5.15 CCSD BID #B2022-06:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education, in accordance with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, invited sealed bids for Door Hardware & Door Replacement, and
WHEREAS, the bids were to be opened publicly on May 20, 2022 and no bids were received; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes it to be in the best interests of the School District to obtain door related services via piggyback off of White Plains City School District Bid #F2020-53: “Repair, Maintenance, Installation of Interior & Exterior Doors, Frames & Hardware”; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in the best interests of the District, hereby rejects the bid for the Door Hardware & Door Replacement, on the basis that no bids were received and door services can be obtained via piggyback off White Plains City School District bid.
5.16 WHEREAS, in a letter received in May, 2022, New York Sun Works, Inc. has provided justification of being the sole source for packaging of their Hydroponic and Aquaponic systems/kits which are integrated into the NY Sun Works Discovering Sustainability Science Curriculum which will be used by the District in relation to the Sustainability Research Center at Horace Greeley High School;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares the New York Sun Works, Inc., to be the sole source manufacturer and vendor of such Hydroponic and Aquaponic systems/kits, and not subject to competitive bidding under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, at the recommendation of the Superintendent per Board of Education Policy #6085, that the Board of Education hereby approves a professional services consulting agreement with New York Sun Works for design, installation, operations and curriculum implementation of the Horace Greeley High School Sustainability Center, in the amount of $67,363 and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Educational Services with Mahopac Central School District – Falls Academy, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for provision of a special education program based on the New York State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services rates as outlined in Appendix A of the Agreement, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) executed by the negotiating teams for the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers dated May 10, 2022, and agrees to a three-year successor agreement to their 2021-22 Collectively Negotiated Agreement, effective July 1, 2022 and terminating on June 30, 2025, and authorizes the expenditure of those moneys necessary to implement the provisions of the 2022-25 CCT Collectively Negotiated Agreement between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers. A copy of the MOA 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 Dr. Christopher Emdin for the 2021-22 school year.
6.2 An agreement for services with Evan Madin for the 2022-23 school year.
6.3 An agreement for services with EBR Educational Consultants for the 2021-22 school year.
6.4 An agreement for services with Navdeep Kundi for the 2021-22 school year.
6.5 An agreement with Steve Phelps for the 2022-23 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 April 2022.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 7:30 pm
District-wide Strategic Plan Update
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 7:30 pm
Reorganization Meeting
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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