Chappaqua Central School District
Buildings & Grounds
914-238-7210
The Chappaqua Central School District's buildings — six schools, the administration building (The Education Center), and the "pole barn" maintenance building — are located on six sites encompassing 206 acres.
Joseph Gramando, Director of Facilities, Operations and Maintenance, oversees 59 staff members, most of whom work in the district buildings as cleaners and custodians. Seven maintenance and grounds workers maintain the school buildings.
In 2010 the department adopted a $12 million energy performance contract with Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls to reduce energy consumption. This involves the installation of solar and wind energy equipment, replacing old windows and doors, and installing new boilers and energy-efficient light fixtures. Johnson Controls guarantees that the work will pay for itself in energy savings over 18 years.
Additional Information
- District-wide Safety Plan
- CCSD Heat Alleviation Plan
- Community Use of School Facilities
- Stormwater Management Program
- Lead Testing
- Pesticide Regulations
- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
- Parking Spaces & Curb Cuts
- CCSD Message Board -- Reserving Space
District-wide Safety Plan
The Chappaqua District-Wide School Safety Plan was developed pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 by a team appointed by the Board for this purpose. The team consisted of representatives from the Board, the student body, parents, teachers, administrators, school safety personnel and other school personnel.
- 2023-2024 District-wide Safety Plan (approved August 31, 2023)
- Emergency Protocols for Parents/Guardians
CCSD Heat Alleviation Plan
Heat Alleviation Plan Presentation (5/29/2019)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
- Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
- Roaring Brook Elementary School
- Westorchard Elementary School
- Robert E. Bell Middle School
- Seven Bridges Middle School
- Horace Greeley High School
- NYSPHSAA Heat index Guidlines
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Grafflin
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| Room 208 | 2 Classes |
| Global Learning Center | 4 Classes |
| Room 6 Kindergarten Classroom | 2 Classes |
| Room 7 Kindergarten Classroom | 2 Classes |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Roaring Brook
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Room 124 | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| FAW 1A | 1 Class |
| FAW 2 | 1 Class |
| Global Learning Center | 3 Classes |
| MakerSpace | 1 Class |
Westorchard Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Westorchard
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Conference Room | 1 Class |
| Music Room (A-1) | 1 Class |
| Band Room (A-2) | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| Global Learning Center | 3 Classes |
| MakerSpace | 1 Class |
| Speical Education Classroom (E-3) | 1 Class |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Bell
| NOTE: Using NYSED guidelines, a number of these spaces are not feasible. (closets, private confidential counseling, and health) |
|
|---|---|
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
| Orchestra Room (Rm 250) | 6 Classes |
| Library | 5 Classes |
| Room 333 | 2 Classes |
| Art Room Computer Lab (Rms 300/302) | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room (4th Floor) | 1 Class |
| STEAM CENTER | 3 Classes |
Seven Bridges Middle School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Seven Bridges
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Dining Commons | 250 |
| Room 105 | 2 Classes |
| Room 106 | 2 Classes |
| Music Room | 2 Classes |
| Lower Commons | 3 Classes |
| Upper Commons | 3 Classes |
| PAC | 539 |
| Library | 3 Classes |
| Computer Lab - Main Floor | 1 Class |
| 2nd Computer Lab - Main Floor | 1 Class |
| Room 311 | 1 Class |
| Art Rooms | 2 Classes |
| Art Room | 2 Classes |
| Technology Room | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
Horace Greeley High School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Greeley
| Building / Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| A Building | |
| Fitness Center | 2 Classes |
| B Building | |
| Auditorium | 500 |
| Performing Arts Room | 1 Class |
| Band Room | 1 Class |
| C Building | |
| LIFE School Office | 1/2 Class |
| Room C-4 | 1 Class |
| Room C-5 | 1 Class |
| D Building | |
| Room D-2 | 1 Class |
| Room D-6 | 1 Class |
| Room D-7 | 1 Class |
| Academic Commons | 2 Classes |
| Counseling Department | |
| Main Office/ College Career Room | 1 Class |
| Conference Room | 1 Class |
| L Building | |
| Upper L Building | 8 Classes |
| K Building | |
| K Computer Lab | 1 Class |
| Room K110 | 4 Classes |
| E & F Buildings | |
| iLab | 3 Classes |
| Room E-1 | 1 Class |
| Studio 6 | 1 Class |
| Studio 7 | 1 Class |
| Art Computer Lab | 1 Class |
| J Building | |
| Math Office | 1/2 Class |
| Science Office | 1/2 Class |
| H Building | |
| Global Learning Center | 4 Classes |
NYSPHSAA Heat index Guidlines
NYSPHSAA
HEAT INDEX PROCEDURES
Administration of Heat Index Procedures:
- Feels Like Temperature (Heat index) or THI using a Wet Bulb indicator on the field will be checked 1 hour before the contest/practice by a certified athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee when the air temperature is 80 degrees (Fahrenheit) or higher.
- Download WeatherBug app to your phone or log into www.weatherbug.com. Schools may also use a Wet Bulb indicator on the field that will be used.
- Enter zip code or city and state in the location section of the app or on-line or determine the THI by using a Wet Bulb indicator.
- If the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or the Wet Bulb Indicator is 90 degrees or above, the athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee must re-check the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or Wet Bulb indicator at halftime or midway point of the contest. If the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or Wet Bulb indicator is 96 degrees (Fahrenheit) or more, the contest will be suspended.
Please see below to take the appropriate actions:
CLEAR:
Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator under 79 degrees
- Full activity. No restrictions
RECOMMENDED:
Heat Index Caution: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 80 degrees to 85 degrees
- Provide ample water and multiple water breaks.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
Heat Index Watch: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 86 degrees to 90 degrees
- Provide ample water and multiple water breaks.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider postponing practice to a time when Feels Like temp is lower.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
- 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery
- time).
Heat Index Warning: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb Indicator 91 degrees to 95 degrees
- Provide ample water and water breaks every 15 minutes.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider postponing practice to a time when Feels Like temp is much lower.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
- 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery time.
- Light weight and loose fitting clothes should be worn.
- For Practices only Football Helmets should be worn. No other protective equipment should be worn.
REQUIRED:
Heat Index Alert: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 96 degrees or greater
- No outside activity, practice or contest, should be held. Inside activity should only be held if air conditioned.
Approved May 1, 2010
Updated July 27, 2016
Community Use of School Facilities
Stormwater Management Program
Stormwater Management Program Mission Statement
The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) was adopted by the CCSD in 2008 to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations, pertaining to the control of stormwater discharges from the school district properties. Under Phase II Stormwater Regulations, a State permit, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) requires the district to implement measurable goals to minimize pollutant runoff from stormwater discharges. The permit requires the district to demonstrate that continual progress is being made to reduce stormwater pollutant discharges over the duration of the three (3) permit, which ends on January 8, 2011. Consequently the district will be promoting public education and public participation and will be developing newsletters and fact sheets, as well as establishing stormwater focus groups comprised of students, teachers and administrators. For further details on the Phase II Stormwater Regulations, please refer to the SWMP (available here soon).
Meetings
- Steering Committee Review Items - October 5, 2021
- Steering Committee Review Items - October 9, 2020
- Agenda: MS4PY7 Stormwater Steering Committee Kickoff Meeting, September 27, 2016
- O & M Staff Meeting - September 14, 2020
Annual Report
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2023
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2022
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2021
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2020
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2019
- Annual Report for MS4PY9 SWMP - MCC Form for the period ending 3/9/2018
Documents
Newsletters
Workshops
Factsheets
Permit Year MS4PY7
- #1 SWMP Record Keeping Requirements, November 2016
- #2 Water Conservation and Stormwater Management, January 2017
- #3 Construction Activity Permit No. GP-0-15-002 Effective Date: January 29, 2015 Expiration Date: January 28, 2020, April 2017
- #4 Protection of Your Watershed, April 2017
- #5 The Excessive Nutrient Problem and Solutions, April 2017
Permit Year MS4PY8
Lead Testing
- Lead Testing Report - Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School (posted 1/11/21)
- Lead Testing Report - Roaring Brook Elementary School (posted 1/11/21)
- Lead Testing Report - Westorchard Elementary School (posted 1/11/21)
- Lead Testing Report - Robert E. Bell Middle School (posted 1/11/21)
- Lead Testing Report - Seven Bridges Middle School (posted 1/11/21)
- Lead Testing Report - Horace Greeley High School (posted 1/11/21)
- Letter to School Communities (Oct. 2020)
- Lead Retesting Results (Dec. 2016)
- Letter to Community - Lead Testing Results (Sept./Oct. 2016)
- Corrective Actions Taken
Pesticide Regulations
2023-24 School Year
Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Staff Member:
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools to provide notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.
The Chappaqua Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
- A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following an application;
- Anti-microbial products;
- Non-volatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
- Non-volatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
- Silica gels and other non-volatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
- Boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
- The application of EPA designated exempt biopesticides;
- The application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;
- The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
It should be noted that CCSD has not used materials that require a 48-hour notification period for nearly ten years.
In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.
If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, or for further information, please complete the request form and return it to Joseph Gramando, Chappaqua Central School District Pesticide Representative, P.O. Box 21, Chappaqua, NY 10514; Telephone: (914) 238-7210 x1201; Fax: (914) 238-7887.
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
August 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students:
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act, was passed by Congress in 1986. AHERA requires local educational agencies to inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material and prepare management plans that make recommendations for the reduction of asbestos hazards.
In accordance with the requirements of AHERA, Chappaqua Central School District is notifying all employees, building occupants and their legal guardians of the availability of the AHERA management plan for public review.
The AHERA Management Plan contains documentation of the initial AHERA inspection, 6 month periodic surveillances, triennial re-inspections, employee training and the Operations and Maintenance procedures.
The AHERA Management Plan and associated documents for District buildings are available for public review in each building Main Office and at the District office.
Questions regarding the AHERA Management Plan or this correspondence should be directed to the Chappaqua Central School District LEA Asbestos Designee, Joseph Gramando, Director of School Facilities, Operations & Maintenance at (914) 238-7210 x1201 or JoGramando@chappaquaschools.org.
Sincerely,
Joseph W. Gramando
Director, School Facilities, Operations & Maintenance
Parking Spaces & Curb Cuts
August 2023
From: Andrew Corsilia and Jamie Edelman, Compliance Officers for Section 504
Subject: Parking Spaces/Curb Cuts
This is to inform all District residents that there are handicapped parking spaces located in all school district parking areas. Curb cuts for wheelchair accessibility are also located in the parking areas of all classroom buildings.
Please note that both the handicapped parking spaces and curb cuts are clearly marked. No parking or stopping in front of the curb cuts is allowed, except by vehicles discharging or picking up handicapped individuals.
CCSD Message Board -- Reserving Space
Reserving Space on the
Chappaqua Central School District
Electronic Message Board
(In town across from the train station)
To make a reservation contact:
- David Hayes, Public Information Officer
Chappaqua Central School District
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
e-mail: DaHayes@chappaquaschools.org
Specifications and Regulations:
- Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
- Reservations are restricted to New Castle based
non-profit organization sponsored events held in the Chappaqua Central School District. Commercial operations or entities may not use the space.
- No more than two events may be advertised at the same time.
Priority will be given to sign requests submitted by school district affiliated groups when there are more than two requests for a time.
- Please note that no organization may reserve the space more than five times in the calendar year. Exceptions may be made if space is available.
- Content must be as succinct as possible due to the limited number of characters allowed.
- Signs may be posted for one week prior to the event.
- The District reserves the right to reject any message submitted. All decisions made by the District are final.