Minutes December 6, 2017

1.1

President's Report

President Tipp wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and introduced the Greeley musicians (the 9^th Grade String Quartet and the Quaker Notes) to meeting attendees.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Ackerman indicated that the District would need additional investigation and information before coming to a decision on selective classification and the possibility of former students being allowed to use the District's fitness and weight room facilities. She also spoke about the District's new website and its roll-out.

2.1

Policy No. 1005: Public Participation At Board Meetings - 2^nd Reading & Adoption

3.1

Accept Minutes of the November 15, 2017 meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of the November 17, 2017 meeting

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:

• Christopher DiGregorio
• Ellen Graciella
• Allison Mitchell

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a .5 (FTE) part-time Special Education position due to an increase in need. This action results in the creation of a .5 (FTE) Special Education position at Roaring Brook Elementary School effective November 16, 2017.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

• Ms. Nicole Curran, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective January 2, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
• Ms. Laura Dubak, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 30, 2017 through January 1, 2018.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

• Ms. Brittany Brown, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective October 26, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $70,355, prorated.

Appointment: Part Time

• Ms. Brittany Brown, (.04) Teaching Assistant to provide support for Academic Intervention Services, Westorchard Elementary School, effective November 14, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $18.80/hour.
• Mr. Jeffrey Gittleman, (.04) Teacher of Mathematics to provide Academic Intervention Services, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective November 21, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, A(BA), $54.62/hour.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignations for the purpose of retirement

• Mr. Amador Garcia, Cleaner, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 31, 2017.
• Ms. Jeanne Sherry, Office Assistant - Automated Systems, Education Center, effective January 30, 2018.

Resignation:

• Ms. Sarah Madureira, Registered Nurse at Horace Greeley High School, effective December 1, 2017.

Appointments:

• Mr. Isidro Faustino - Maintenance Mechanic - Buildings at the Pole Barn, effective December 7, 2017. His salary will be $63,572.
• Mr. Tony Monaco - Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School, effective December 7, 2017. His starting salary will be Step 1, $40,478, with the additional night differential stipend of $2,074, in accordance with the custodial contract.
• Mr. Nicolas Castro - Cleaner at Westorchard Elementary School, effective January 2, 2018. His starting salary will be Step 1, $40,478, with the additional night differential stipend of $2,074, in accordance with the custodial contract.

Recommended Action: Other

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoint Margot Ferrauti to a long-term leave assignment in the Human Resources Department at the Education Center. Her salary will be $35/hour. This assignment will not begin prior to February 8, 2018 and will end no later than June 30, 2018.

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on December 6, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Bedford Central School District for the SAIL II program for the 2017-18 ESY (7/3/17-8/11/17) school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Consent Judgment to Chetan Dube for assessment years 2013 through 2016 in the amount of $35,361.08.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the Award Letter for Middle School Projects from KG+D Architects, PC, dated November 28, 2017 for CCSD Bid # B2017-14 entitled "Capital Improvement at Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School," to award to the following vendor and to authorize the President of the Board to sign the contract:

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a gift from Friends of Greeley Theatre, Inc. to Chappaqua Central School District for the Horace Greeley Theatre Department in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of the following items needed for production of Urinetown, and future Greeley Theatre Company productions:

Item #1: Lumber to be used for building the set

Item #2: Supplies and tools for set decoration

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for Club Comfort in the amount of of $240.00 submitted by Robert E. Bell teachers Lisa Bisceglia and Annmarie Giannettino.

5.7

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.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the AssetWorks Service Provider Agreement, effective December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

6.1

Treasurer's Report - October 2017

6.2

Claims Auditor's Report - October 2017

6.3

Revenue Status Report - 11/30/17

6.4

Appropriation Status Report - 11/30/17