Agenda January 24, 2018

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Convene public meeting at 5:00 pm with administrators for Administrative / Board Retreat.

Board Retreat Topic: Strategic Planning

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeffrey Mester

Convene Executive Session at 7:00 pm to discuss matters regarding proposed, pending or current litigation and employment history of particular persons.

Re-Convene public meeting at 7:30 pm

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

2018-19 Draft District Calendar

Presentations:

Seven Bridges Middle School Innovative & Programmatic Highlights

2.

Committee Reports

2.1

Policy #1005 - Third Reading and Adoption

Questions and Comments:

We welcome public inquiries, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your inquiry to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone.

3.

Approvals & Ratifications

3.1

Accept Minutes of December 13, 2017 Special Board of Education Meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of January 10, 2018 Board of Education Meeting

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

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:

  • Mariammal Chelliah

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

  • Mr. Michael Frengs, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

  • Ms. Ingrid Tavarez, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective December 20, 2017 through February 28, 2018.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointment:

  • Mr. James Mahoney, Maintenance Foreperson, Buildings and Grounds, effective January 25, 2018.

Resignation for the purpose of retirement:

  • Ms. Mary Crewe, Occupational Therapist, effective June 30, 2018.

Resignation:

  • Ms. Jennifer Michel, teacher aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective January 17, 2018.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 24, 2018.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a contract with S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp., for Capital Improvements at Middle Schools, dated December 6, 2017, in the amount of $477,440.00, as presented to the Board and incorporated in the minutes of this meeting and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.3

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.


ADDENDUM

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the school attorneys' to contract with a litigation related consultant as described to the Board, pursuant to Paragraph I of the Retainer Agreement between the law firm and the District dated July 1, 2017.


6.

Facilities

Acknowledgement of Change orders previously approved by the Superintendent:

6.1

Change order #HG, DG, Bell, WO & RB 1/12/18 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Wiring for Remote Read Antennas

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire

Amount: $3,360.00

7.

Financials

7.1

Treasurer's Report - December 2017

7.2

Claims Auditor's Report - December 2017

7.3

Quarterly Treasurer's Report - Extra-Classroom Activities, 2nd Quarter

7.4

Quarterly Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts, 2nd Quarter

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 6:00 pm
Special Meeting - Education Center

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Robert E. Bell Middle School Innovative & Programmatic Highlights

Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Superintendent's Budget Proposal

9.

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.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING MEETING

/lke