November 16 - Agenda
Agenda November 16, 2022
Revised: 11/16/22 at 11:23am
11/16/22 at 2:44pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School - Cafetorium
650 King Street, Chappaqua, NY
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance
5:00 pm Proposed Executive Session to discuss matters of employment history of particular persons, contracts, litigation and to seek advice from counsel subject to Board approval.
Reconvene public meeting at 7:30 pm at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School - Cafetorium
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.1.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to cast a ballot for Sheryl Brady to serve as New York State School Boards Association Area 10 Director, effective January 1, 2023.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentation:
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Security Survey Results
Safety & Security Presentation
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 October 19, 2022 Board of Education Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the November 9, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an “as needed” basis:
Gail Alter
Amanda Bedus
Skyler Cruz
Elizabeth Lindsey
Charles Riggs
Ilene Trupp
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:
Jaime Coleman – Westorchard Elementary School
Nadia Lifrieri – Roaring Brook Elementary School
Debra Rose – Seven Bridges Middle School (pending background check)
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2022/2023 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
| Charles Buchanan | Yanxia Chen | Mary Farrell | Mirjam Lord |
| Ann Marie Masciana | Helen Teevan | Ann Marie Tetelman | Brian Vermette |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Department Chairpersons for the 2022/2023 school year effective November 1, 2022:
Seven Bridges Middle School
| Grade Level | Leader |
|---|---|
| Specials | Jenny Gieras |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed for Co-Curricular Activities for the 2022/2023 school year at the rate of $16.68 per point:
Horace Greeley High School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Model UN | Eileen McGaghran-Candela | 355 |
| Assistant Director Fall Play | Rachel Weiss-Roberts | 100 |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Math Counts | Lindsay Stevens | 100 |
| Crochet | Amy Durante | 45 |
| Chess | Kerry Fitzgibbons | 30 |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Activity | Advisor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Intramurals | Elizabeth Lops | 100 (addition of 50 points) |
| WRBS Studio Director | Diane Wendel | 175 (addition of 50 points) |
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Victoria Wolfe, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 30, 2022.
Resignation:
Mr. Phillip Marcus, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Wellness, District-wide, effective November 25, 2022.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Linda Bosco, (.04) Teacher of Mathematics to provide Academic Intervention Services, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective October 31, 2022 through June 16, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Jamie Ryan, (.04) Teacher of Mathematics to provide Academic Intervention Services, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective October 31, 2022 through June 16, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Anna Falcone, (.04) Teacher of Mathematics to provide Academic Intervention Services, Westorchard Elementary School, effective October 19, 2022 through June 16, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Kathryn Mamorsky, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective December 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), (pending fingerprint clearance).
Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 14, 2022 through March 3, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Varsity | Matthew Simone | 3 |
| Boys Basketball | Assistant Varsity | Michael McDonnell | 1 |
| Boys Basketball | Junior Varsity | Jerry Fall | 1 |
| Boys Basketball | Freshman | John Alkalay | 3 |
| Girls Basketball | Varsity | Sarah Schum | 3 |
| Girls Basketball | Assistant Varsity | Nicholaus Rodwell | 3 |
| Girls Basketball | Junior Varsity | Dave Fernandes | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | Varsity | Daniel Perito | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | Assistant Varsity | Seth Corwin | 3 |
| Bowling | Varsity | Daniel Fanelli | 3 |
| Bowling | Junior Varsity | Charles McKenna | 3 |
| Wrestling | Varsity | Anthony Tortora | 3 |
| Wrestling | Assistant Varsity | Michael DeBellis | 3 |
| Wrestling | Junior Varsity 1 | Anthony Marino | 3 |
| Boys Swimming | Varsity | Margaret Kaplan | 3 |
| Boys Swimming | Assistant Varsity | Jeanne Kellachan | 3 |
| Boys Swimming | Junior Varsity Diving | Michael Darland | 3 |
| Indoor Track | Varsity Boys | Steve McKenney | 3 |
| Indoor Track | Varsity Girls | James Howard | 3 |
| Indoor Track | Assistant Varsity Boys | William Rose | 2 |
| Indoor Track | Modified – Bell | Sean Halloran | 1 |
| Skiing | Varsity | James May | 3 |
| Skiing | Assistant Varsity | Jake Holmquist | 3 |
| Cheerleading | Varsity – Co-coach | (.5) Amanda Fraioli | 2 |
| Cheerleading | Varsity – Co-coach | (.5) Lauren Mazza | 2 |
| Cheerleading | Junior Varsity – Co-coach | (.5) Amanda Fraioli | 2 |
| Cheerleading | Junior Varsity – Co-coach | (.5) Lauren Mazza | 2 |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 28, 2022 through March 3, 2023
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrestling | Modified 1 | Anthony Stewart | 3 |
| Wrestling | Modified 2 | Michael Chaparro | 1 |
Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Effective November 14, 2022 through March 3, 2023
| Sport | Coach |
|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Edwin Santos |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as mentors for students, effective November 17, 2022 at the rate of $500, per semester, pro-rated:
Joseph Sullivan
Chris Palermo
Tonya Wilson
Helen Harrison
Laurie Lichtenstein
Mike Debellis
Matt Friedler
Rosa Amendola
Geoff Curtis
4.2 Non-instructional
Appointments:
Malin Barriga, Cleaner, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 7, 2022.
Jason Kopicki, Senior Custodian, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective December 5, 2022.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the hours of Valerie Vesce, Teacher Aide, Roaring Brook Elementary School from 31.25 to 32.5 hours per week, effective September 6, 2022.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a comprehensive medical examination and evaluation, of Employee No. 6116, 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. 6116 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.
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 November 16, 2022.
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant (IG22-23-01) Taking the Bell Orchestra on the Road, in the amount of $2,366.50, submitted by Robert E. Bell Middle School Teacher Laura Abbatantuono.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant (IG22-23-02) Building Thinking Science Classrooms, in the amount of $2,430.43, submitted by Horace Greeley High School Teacher Katherine Hannon.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-18: Automobile Repair Services, for the 2022-23 school year, to Doerr’s Garage Inc., in the estimated amount of $23,350.00.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation #B2022-19: Kitchen/Ansul Inspection Services for the 2022-23 school year, to Fire Control Service Co., Inc., in the amount of $5,100.00.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an updated agreement for Municipal Advisory services with Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. (BPD) as the District’s financial consultant in connection with the Capital Project financings and other financial matters in accordance with its letter of services dated September 27, 2022, which is incorporated by reference herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President is authorized to execute the letter of services with BPD.
5.7 WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the Chappaqua Central School District previously approved capital projects, involving paving of the Robert E. Bell Parking Lot (“Project”), with the funding for school projects provided, in part, inter-fund transfers from the general fund to the capital fund; and
WHEREAS, the Project has been deemed complete with a remaining balance of $37,672.00 in the Project’s capital fund and it is appropriate to transfer these remaining funds to the original funding source;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby determines that the remaining balance of the Project in the amount of $37,672.00 in the capital fund be transferred to the general fund.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer in the amount of $450,856.96, related to special education students placed at out of district public schools, and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer document.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer in the amount of $60,000.00, related to a 1:1 nurse for an elementary school student, and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer document.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves budget transfers totalling $239,782.62, to cover negative payroll codes, and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer document.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to Purchase Order #211048 in the amount of $7,344.50, to cover the costs related to Change Order #GC-02, which was acknowledged by the Board at the October 19, 2022 Board of Education meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase form.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Educational Services with Mahopac Central School District, for 1 student (#xxxxx2), 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 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Carmel Central School District for Educational Services for one student (ID #xxxxx3) during the 2022-23 school year, in the amount of $56,749.82, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for extended school year special education services with North Salem Central School District for 1 student (#xxxxx4), effective July 4, 2022 to August 12, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for extended school year special education services with North Salem Central School District for 2 students (#xxxxx3 & #xxxxx0), effective July 4, 2022 to August 12, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of personnel for the November 29, 2022 District Bond Vote per the attached memo.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-20: Paint and Field Supplies, for the 2022-23 school year, to Wallauer’s Paint and Design, at various amounts.
5.18 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.
5.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) bargaining unit regarding a retiring teacher’s rights pursuant to Article 37 of the current CCT collective bargaining agreement A copy of the SMOA 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 Rhoda Maurer for Sustainability Resource Center assistance during the 2022-23 school year.
6.2 An Agreement for Services with Dr. Fernando Reimers for keynote speaker services during the 2022-23 school year.
6.3 An Agreement for Services with BidNet Direct for web-based solicitation and bidding services.
6.4 A Letter of Agreement with Suzi Tipa, dated 11/11/22.
6.5 An Agreement for Services with Arch of Self for a Unity Day Keynote address on December 9, 2022.
6.6 A contract with Musical Theatre International for Hairspray royalties during the 2022-23 school year.
7. Facilities
8. Financials
8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for September 2022.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for September 2022.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for September 2022.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Extraclassroom Activities Fund Quarterly Report for September 2022.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
District Bond Vote
Horace Greeley High School Gymnasium
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – 9:00 am
Education Center – Board Room
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Seven Bridges Middle School Presentation
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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