April 25th - Agenda
Agenda April 25, 2023
Revised: 4/24/23 at 3:08pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Education Center - Board Room
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Open the Public Meeting
Proposed Executive Session to discuss matters of safety and security and the employment history of particular persons subject to Board approval.
Reconvene public meeting.
2. Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES 2023-24 Budget and Board Candidates.
2.1 WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Putnam/Northern Westchester County (thereinafter “BOCES”) has proposed its tentative administrative budget for the 2022-23 school year (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOCES tentative administrative budget for the 2023-24 school year in the amount of $10,440,404 be, and hereby is, approved by the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District.
2.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education casts its vote for Richard Kreps to fill a vacancy on the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Board for one, three-year term, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
2.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education casts its vote for Mary Cay Nilsen to fill a vacancy on the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Board for one, three-year term, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
2.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education casts its vote for Jennifer Rosen to fill a vacancy on the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Board for one, three-year term, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
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 March 28, 2023 Special Board of Education meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the March 29, 2023 Board of Education meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the April 13, 2023 Special Board of Education 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 Technology, Innovation and Mathematics, effective June 9, 2023.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby creates the 1.0 FTE position of Director of Technology and Innovation, effective June 10, 2023.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a per diem substitute teacher to be employed on an “as needed” basis:
Ryan Allegra
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 2022/2023 school year:
Eftychia Argyrou
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreement for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2022/2023 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Jewish Child Care Association of New York (JCCA)
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board President, on behalf of the Board of Education, and the Superintendent are authorized to sign an agreement extending the probationary term of employee #6056 for an additional one year period through June 30, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
Resignations:
Ms. Sara Greenberg, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 25, 2023.
Ms. Lauren Hart, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2023.
Ms. Ilana Moskowitz, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 25, 2023.
Ms. Lisa Papernik, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 25, 2023.
Ms. Vanessa Petruzzelli, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2023.
Ms. Emily Sarin, Guidance Counselor, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 25, 2023.
Ms. Rachel Weiss-Roberts, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 25, 2023.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Margaret Callan, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English, effective August 31, 2023 through February 1, 2027, pending APPR scores for the 22/23 School Year, and 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.
Mr. John McManus, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science, 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. Njeri Semaj, Teacher of Spanish, Horace Greeley School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Foreign Language, 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.
Mr. Zachary Stearns, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Social Studies, 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.
Mr. Jerry Zupan, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science, 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: Long-term Substitute
Mr. Matthew Hillis, Teacher of Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective April 14, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Coaching - Effective March 20, 2023 through June 10, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track | Varsity Assistant | Sophia Bisantz | 1 |
4.2 Non-instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves discretionary leave of absence, without pay, to Rosemaria Balic, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, on the following days: April 12 (1/2 day), April 13, April 14, April 18, April 21, May 1 (1/2 day) and May 12, 2023.
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 (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on April 25, 2023.
5.2 CSE summaries (2023-24 School Year) reported to the Board on April 25, 2023.
5.3 CCSD BID #B2023-02 - RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Education, in accordance with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, invited sealed bids for Driver’s Education; and
WHEREAS, the bids were opened publicly on March 15, 2023 and two bids were received for Driver’s Education; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes it to be in the best interests of the School District to reject and rebid Driver’s Education;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in the best interests of the School District, hereby rejects the bid for Driver’s Education, on the basis that both bidders were missing key documents from their submission to satisfy the requirements of the bid.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves purchase order increase #222710, in the amount of $5,015.00 for administrative coursework reimbursement and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase document.
5.5 WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of items which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and of no value to the School District;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares such items to be surplus property and of no value to the School District and authorizes the disposal of such equipment in a prudent manner in accordance with law.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its attorneys, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP to execute a Consent Judgment in a tax certiorari proceeding captioned King Street Commons v. Town of New Castle and Chappaqua CSD;
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the refund of taxes as required by the terms of the Consent Judgment.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Greenburgh Central School District for health & welfare services for 6 students, in the amount of $1,229.90 per student, effective September 6, 2022 through June 23, 2023, and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free District for health & welfare services for 13 students, in the amount of $1,587.80 per student, effective September 6, 2022 through June 23, 2023, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute the agreement.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Summit School at Nyack for educational services for one student (#xxxxx3), effective April 11, 2023 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with Nawrocki Smith LLP, for a long-term financial planning analysis dated March 29, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation #B2022-07: Boiler, Burners & Related Equipment – Maintenance and Repair, for the 2023-24 school year, to 1st Heating Solutions LLC, in the amount of $14,250.00.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation #B2022-03: Solid Waste Services for buildings owned by the Chappaqua Central School District and the Town of New Castle, for the 2023-24 school year, to Sani-Pro Disposal/D.B.A. Suburban Carting, in the amount of $108,659.10.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the letter A Message From the Board of Education in the May 2023 School Budget Newsletter.
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 with CompuWeather for services during the 2023-24 school year, dated April 14, 2023.
6.2 A consultant agreement with Susan Shirken for the 2022-23 school year, dated April 18, 2023.
6.3 Licensing & Maintenance Fee agreement with Educational Data Services, for the 2023-24 school year.
6.4 Agreements with Spring 2023 Chappaqua Continuing Education instructors.
7. Facilities
8. Financials
8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the
Claims Auditor Report for March 2023.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for March 2023.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for March 2023.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for March 2023.
8.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the
Extra-Classroom Activity Fund Quarterly Report for March 2023.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7:30 pm
Budget Hearing & Chappaqua Library Presentation
Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Annual Election & Budget Vote
Horace Greeley High School - Gymnasium
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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