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Agenda April 13, 2023

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 8:30 A.M.

Education Center - Board Room

Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance

1.      Call the meeting to order.

2.      Proposed Executive Session to discuss issues of safety and security, contracts and the employment history of particular persons.

3.      Reconvene Public Meeting

4.      Recommended Action:  Personnel

4.1     Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the 1.0 FTE position of Director of K-12 Literacy, effective June 30, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby creates the 1.0 FTE position of Director of Elementary Education K-6, effective July 1, 2023.

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a comprehensive medical examination and evaluation, that may include a psychiatric examination and evaluation, if necessary, of Employee No. 3861, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs that Employee No. 3861 submit their medical records, if any, to the extent and for the time as determined by the physician(s) to the examining physician(s) at or before such examinations/evaluations.

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of Life School effective for the 2023/2024 school year:

Stacy Duffy

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Louise Brady, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2023.

Resignation:
Dr. Siska Brutsaert, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective April 21, 2023.

Ms. Marina Comblo, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2023.

Ms. Maureen Duffy, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 25, 2023.

Mr. Daniel Fanelli, Teacher of Physical Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 25, 2023.

Mr. Sean Halloran, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 25, 2023.

Ms. Trisha Harrypersad, School Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 25, 2023.

Ms. Elizabeth Jacob, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 25, 2023.

Ms. Jennifer Kean-Thompson, Teacher of Elementary Education/Staff Developer, District-wide, effective June 30, 2023.

Ms. Alison Mitchell, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2023.

Ms. Christina Proia, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2023.

Ms. Tabitha Sasso, Teacher of STEAM Support, Robert E. Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools, effective August 25, 2023.

Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Karin Pelletier, (.25) Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective April 14, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

5.      Recommended Action:  Other

5.1    CSE summaries (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on April 13, 2023.

5.2    CSE summaries (2023-24 School Year) reported to the Board on April 13, 2023.

5.3    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement with JJN Consulting for a Community Safety Study, in the amount of $7,500.00, dated April 7, 2023.

5.4    BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement for Claims Auditor Services with Jonathan Ross for the 2023-24 school year, in the amount of $120.00 per hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

6.      Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 9:00 am
BOCES Budget Vote & Election – Component Districts
Education Center – Board Room

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7:30 pm
Budget Hearing & Chappaqua Library Presentation
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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