Minutes February 13, 2018

1.1

President's Report

President Tipp recapped her attendance at the NYSSBA Capital Conference where she had participated in lobbying efforts regarding the Governor's projected budget.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Ackerman pointed out that the Thought Exchange was still open for another day. She and Mary Ford gave an update on the math selection process for 9^th grade and said that additional selections for grades 10, 11 and 12 would be rolling out in the 2018-19 school year. She indicated that candidates for the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum would be coming in shortly to be interviewed. Finally she mentioned that Greeley was being moved from a AA school to an A school in terms of athletics and that the changes would affect the 2018 Fall sports schedule.

3.1

Accept Minutes of January 19, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of January 24, 2018 Board of Education Meeting

3.3

Accept Minutes of February 1, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting

3.4

Accept Minutes of February 6, 2018 Special Board of Education 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:

• Ellen Adnopoz
• Ariel Bisceglia
• Susan Halper
• Tyler Schultz
• Kayley Tierney
• Kelly Weichsel-Arya

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as student teacher, intern and/or classroom observer for the 2017/2018 school year:

• Catherine Ptak

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

• Ms. Felice Gittelman, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
• Ms. Anita Jones, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2018.
• Ms. Virginia Munoz, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
• Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Resignation:

• Mr. Joshua Culwell-Block, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 1, 2018.
• Ms. Lauren Howard, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 23, 2018.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

• Ms. Karen Kavy, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective February 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018.

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective March 5, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Appointment: Coaching - Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 19, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Appointment: Coaching - Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 19, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective March 5, 2018 through June 1, 2018

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointments:

• Brigitte Pugliese - Office Assistant - Automated Systems, 12 months, 35 hours/week, at the Education Center, effective February 15, 2018. Her annual salary will be $46,256, Step 7.
• Tracy Franks - Teacher Aide (Session) 32.5 hours/week, at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School effective January 29, 2018. Her salary will be $16.50 per hour.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the following individuals listed below as a per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective February 14, 2018. The salary is $15.00 per hour:

• Carlos Mario Sepulveda Arcila
• Antonny R. Delacruz Solorzano
• Tyrone Johnson
• Christopher E. Sehulster
• Owen Wiese

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on February 13, 2018.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for ESY Services from July 6, 2017 through August 11, 2017 for the sum of $16,935.83 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for ESY Services from July 6, 2017 through August 11, 2017 for the sum of $17,855.83 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with the City School District of the City of New Rochelle for educational services for one student for the 2017-18 school year for the sum of $130,979.63 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Yorktown Central School District for 3 students at a rate of $1,173.61 per student, effective September 5, 2017 to June 22, 2018, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $237,855.14 to cover interest payment on $16M Bond issue, and authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to execute this transfer.

5.7

WHEREAS it is the desire of the participating school districts of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester Counties, adopting this resolution to jointly request bids for certain commodities to be determined by the Superintendent of this school district from time to time for the 2018/2019 school year,

NOW, therefore be it resolved that the Chappaqua Central School District hereby agrees to participate with other school districts of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester counties, New York, in the joint bidding of commodities to be requested by the school district Purchasing Agent and approved by the Superintendent; and be it further

RESOLVED that the specifications as prepared by a Steering Committee of participating school districts and presented to this Board of Education will be used and that this Board, if it desires to purchase these commodities agrees to purchase said commodities at the lowest bid price recommended by the Steering Committee of the joint school districts; provided, however, that each participating Board of Education in exercising its legal responsibilities, has the right to reject and/or modify the recommendation of the Steering Committee in the awarding of the bid; and be it further

RESOLVED that the invitation to bid will be advertised by BOCES in the Journal News in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $2,494.80 for the purchase of 8 whiteboard tables to better allow for problem solving and collaborative learning in a classroom used for 7^th and 8^th grade Skills classes at Robert E. Bell Middle School. Requested by Daniel Perito and Jen Fleisher - Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant gift of $972.55 for the purchase of two reclining and 5 mini Yogibos which will provide alternative seating for students as well as sensory stimulation which can help students to focus on their learning at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School Requested by Mara Cohen - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,390.85 (with a possible addition of $103.95) for the purchase of Lego EV3 Expansion Kits for use in technology classes at Robert E. Bell Middle School. Requested by Robert Raguette - Robert E. Bell Middle School.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,300.00 for the purchase of stencils that will be used by facilities personnel to enhance the newly resurfaced playground at Westorchard Elementary School to provide artwork and lines for games and other activities. Requested by Carolyn Elwood and James Skoog - Westorchard Elementary School.

5.12

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,296.98 for the purchase of components of a mobile video production unity to allow third grade students working with their teachers and librarian to create digital content to go with a variety of curricular units. Requested by Mara Cohen and Ellen Paradiso - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,483.45 for the purchase of telescopes to be used in the LIFE School science classes to enhance the curriculum and afford students the ability for first hand observation of concepts discussed in class. Requested by Priya Ma, Science Teacher and Ari Silver, Student - Horace Greeley High School.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,295.00 for the purchase of the Constitution Works program for 7^th grade social studies students at Seven Bridges to learn about the Constitution in an interactive and dynamic way. Requested by Amanda Lifschultz - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,301.40 for the purchase of flexible seating furniture to allow for increased flexibility in learning in a science laboratory classroom and to allow for collaborative work. Requested by Diane Madaio - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.16

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,486.56 for the purchase of traditional wood-working tools to be used by 7^th grade technology students at Seven Bridges Middle School to supplement their STEAM curriculum. Requested by Chris Stasi - Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.17

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $2,450.00 for the purchase of hollow blocks to pilot a program to update existing block areas in Roaring Brook Elementary School kindergarten classes. Requested by Alison Porcelli and Stefanie Kandalaft - Roaring Brook Elementary School.

5.18

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant gift of $656.00 for the purchase of an iPad kiosk to allow students to independently identify and locate resources in the Seven Bridges Middle School library and help them to build library research skills. Requested by Karen Baker - Seven Bridges Middle School.

7.1

Appropriation Status Report - January 2018

7.2

Revenue Status Report - January 2018

7.3

Treasurer's Report - January 2018