Minutes July 6, 2016

Aug. 2, 2016
Encl. 3.1

MINUTES

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 6, 2016
Horace Greeley High School

(click here for a printable copy of the official signed minutes)

 

Present:

Board of Education
Mr. Warren Messner, President
Ms. Victoria Tipp, Vice President
Ms. Alyson Gardner
Mr. Jeffrey Mester
Ms. Karen Visser

 

Present:

Staff Members

Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent

Dr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Dr. Kusum Sinha, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development

Ms. Terry Dell'olio, District Clerk/Executive Assistant to Superintendent

 

President Messner convened the public meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Moved by Alyson Gardner to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular individuals and corporations. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.

Moved by Alyson Gardner to reconvene the public board meeting at 7:35 p.m. Seconded by Karen Visser. Motion carried 5-0.

Oath of Office: District Clerk, Terry Dell'olio administered the Oath of Office to Superintendent, Lyn McKay, and re-elected Board members, Warren Messner and Jeffrey Mester for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

1.

Election of Board President for 2016/2017

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to elect Alyson Gardner as Board President for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

2.

Presiding Officer: Newly Elected Board President, Alyson Gardner

3.

Appointments:

Vice President

Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to elect Victoria Tipp as Board Vice President for the 2016/2017 school year. She shall have the power to exercise the duties of the President in case of absence or disability of the President. In the absence of the President and Vice President, Warren Messner is authorized to act in the capacity of President. Motion carried 5-0.

 

School District Clerk

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to elect Therese Dell'olio as School District Clerk for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Oath of office administered to new officers: Terry Dell'olio, District Clerk

District Clerk, Terry Dell'olio, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board President, Alyson Gardner, and newly appointed Board Vice President, Victoria Tipp.

 

Oath of office administered to District Clerk: Alyson Gardner, President

Board President, Alyson Gardner, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed District Clerk, Therese Dell'olio.

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

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:

Justine Collins, and
Laura Rossano.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2016/2017 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

Anthony Fasciglione, and
Erika Schenker.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Shannon Pezzullo, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. David Weintraub, Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Health effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2020, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $72,510.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Kathryn Ottomanelli, (.6) Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $43,506.

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Jason Sclafani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,980.

Mr. Anthony Germani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,262.

Mr. Daniel Perito, 7-8th Grade Football, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,106.

Mr. Richard Marasco, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Ms. Mary Ellen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,980.

Ms. Patricia Adams, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,262.

Mr. Robert Raguette, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Mr. Brady Kittredge, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,980.

Ms. Elizabeth Lops, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,262.

Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,106.

Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Mr. David Weintraub, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $3,838.

Ms. Annamarie Marasco, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Ms. Karlieann Siciliano, Varsity Cheerleading, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Mr. Tim Sullivan, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $12,086.

Mr. Joseph Kearns, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,820.

Mr. Art Bonifati, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,820.

Mr. Frank Bucci, Junior Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,820.

Mr. Stanley Armour, Junior Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $5,755.

Mr. Steven McKenney, Varsity Girls' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,528.

Mr. Matthew Ketterer, Varsity Boys' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,528.

Mr. Sukhwinder Sandhu, Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,239.

Ms. Brittany Paulus, Varsity Field Hockey Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Ms. Erin Tracy, Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,239.

Ms. Angela Russo, Varsity Girls' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Ms. Jennifer Chemerov, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Mr. Robert Herodes, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Mr. Donald Shropshire, Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,239.

Ms. Kristin Spillane, Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Mr. Alfredo Possante, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Mr. Anthony Vaglica, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Ms. Suzanne Guziec, Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,239.

Mr. Charles Sehulster, Varsity Girls' Swimming Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Mr. Michael Darland, Junior Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Ms. Susan Miller, Varsity Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,106.

Mr. Robert Clark, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,688.

Ms. Daniela Denis, Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step  3, $9,239.

Mr. Joseph Raccioppo, Junior Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Ms. Janine Pergola, Junior Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,399.

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. William Sadik-Kahn, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 15, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve all items in 4.1 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Instructional, in one omnibus motion. Motion carried 5-0.

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Resignation for Retirement Purposes:

Patricia Galante, Clerk-School Monitor at Robert E. Bell Middle School, resigning for retirement purposes effective June 30, 2016.

Appointment:

Christopher Rinaldi, Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School, effective July 7, 2016. His salary will be $40,197.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Alicia Daly from Typist to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Terry Michelotti from Typist to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Pamela Mitchell from Typist to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Alice Stagno from Typist to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Cary Vigilante from Typist-School Monitor to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Barbara Zanato from Typist to Office Assistant-Automated Systems, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the title of Linda Waller from Typist-School Monitor to Clerk-School Monitor, effective July 16, 2016, at the direction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as a per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 26, 2016. The salary is $15.00 per hour:

Grace Rivera
Fredy Suqui

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Warren Messner to approve all items in 4.2 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Non-Instructional, in one omnibus motion. Motion carried 5-0.

5.

Recommended Action Other: Reorganization Appointments

5.1

Appointments:

School District Treasurer

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Warren Messner to approve Blanche Blair as the School District Treasurer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

School District Deputy Treasurer

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to approve John Chow as the School District Deputy Treasurer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Central Treasurer - Extracurricular Activity Fund

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve Blanche Blair as the Central Treasurer - Extracurricular Activity Fund of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Attendance Officers

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve building administrators, or their designees as the Attendance Officers of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Audit Committee

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve Karen Kowgios, Sam Shimer, and Michael Greenstein to serve on the Audit Committee of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Claims Auditor

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Christopher H. Weir as the Claims Auditor of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Chief Emergency Officer

Moved by Karen Visser seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve Joe Gramando as the Chief Emergency Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

504 Compliance Officer

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Warren Messner to approve Kusum Sinha as the 504 Compliance Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

CSE/CPSE

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve the individuals listed on the attached memo from Heidi McCarthy as the Committees on Special Education and Pre-School Special Education of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Homeless Liaisons

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Lisa Bisceglia and Heidi McCarthy as the homeless liaisons of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

IHO Rotational List

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner to approve the rotational list of Impartial Hearing Officers as determined by New York State Department of Education of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Medicaid Compliance Officer

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Kusum Sinha as the Medicaid Compliance Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Internal Auditor

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve Tobin and Co. as the Internal Auditor of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Payroll Certification Officers

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve John Chow and Kusum Sinha as Payroll Certification Officers of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Property Control Manager

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner to approve Michael Trnik as Property Control Manager of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Purchasing Agent and Alternate Purchasing Agent

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to approve Michael Trnik as Purchasing Agent and John Chow as Alternate Purchasing Agent of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Records Management and Access Officer

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve John Chow as Records Management and Access Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

School District Attorney

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve the firm of Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert LLP as School District Attorney of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

School District Auditor

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Warren Messner to approve the firm of O'Connor Davies as Auditors of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Surrogate Parent

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve Amy Ansehl Surrogate Parent of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Title IX Compliance Officer

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner to approve Kusum Sinha as Title IX Compliance Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

504 Compliance Officer

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Kusum Sinha as 504 Compliance Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Depositories

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve Bank of New York, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Commerce Bank, TD Banknorth, Webster Bank, Signature Bank, People's United Bank, and NYLAF designated as depositories for the funds of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year, beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Investments

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve Blanche Blair, Treasurer, and John Chow, Deputy Treasurer, be authorized to take appropriate action in the investment of the funds of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Newspapers

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Warren Messner to approve The Journal News, The Examiner, or The New York Times be designated for the purpose of advertising bids and other legal notices of Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Petty Cash

Superintendent's Office

$100

Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School

$100

Roaring Brook Elementary School

$100

Westorchard Elementary School

$100

Horace Greeley High School

$100

Robert E. Bell Middle School

$100

Seven Bridges Middle School

$100

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser to approve Petty Cash Accounts, in accordance with policy, for Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Treasurer's Bond

amount of $100,000 as executed by NYSIR be approved as to form and sufficiency for the school year 2015/ 2016.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester to approve the Treasurer's Bond in the amount of $100,000 as executed by NYSIR as to form and sufficiency, for Chappaqua Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

6.

Information Business Affairs

6.1

President's Report

6.1.1

Report on Board/Administrators Retreat

President Gardner thanked Warren Messner and Victoria Tipp for their service last year. Vice President Victoria Tipp shared the Board's visit to the Administrator Retreat at Boscobel this week. Ms. Tipp thanked the administrators for their work. She commented on the new initiatives related to the use of larger more flexible spaces that will be constructed over the next two years.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 6.1.1, and move cursor to 16:35)

6.1.2

2016/2017 Board Committee/Liaison Assignments
 
Alyson Gardner, President
(term expires June 30, 2018)

-  

Audit Committee

-  

Communications Committee

-  

Policy Committee

-  

Sports Boosters - liaison


Victoria Tipp, Vice President
(term expires June 30, 2017)

-  

Audit Committee

-  

Policy Committee

-  

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association

  • Vice President, Board of Directors
  • Chair, Legislative Action Committee

-  

NY Suburban Consortium for Public Education

-  

Chappaqua School Foundation - liaison


Warren Messner
(term expires June 30, 2019)

-  

Audit Committee, Chair

-  

Coalition for Youth - liaison

-  

Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund - liaison


Jeffrey Mester
(term expires June 30, 2019)

-  

Facilities Committee

-  

P/NW BOCES - liaison

-  

Green Committee - liaison


Karen Visser
(term expires June 30, 2017)

-  

Facilities Committee

-  

Communications Committee

-  

Wellness Committee - liaison


ADDENDUM

6.1.3

US Department of Education Draft Regulations for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Vice President, Victoria Tipp, shared a resolution regarding updates to the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 6.1.3, and move cursor to 38:29)


Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to accept the resolution regarding updates to the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), as discussed, and authorizes the Board president to sign this resolution. Motion carried 5-0.

 

6.2

Superintendent's Report

6.2.1

Administrator Retreat

Dr. McKay thanked Warren Messner and Victoria Tipp for their work this past year. Dr. McKay commented about the success of the Administrators' Retreat at Boscobel.

6.2.2

Teaching & Learning Vision and Goals

Dr. McKay commented that we are making a few changes this year, which focus on the use of space and technology as well as student perseverance and resilience.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 6.2.2, and move cursor to 20:11)

7.

Approvals

7.1

Minutes of June 15, 2016

7.2

Minutes of June 23, 2016

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Warren Messner to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held June 15 and June 23, 2016 as presented. Motion carried 5-0.


ADDENDUM

 

7.3

Ratification of Report of Bond Proposition Vote, June 14, 2016

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to ratify the Report of Bond Proposition Vote, June 14, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.


8.

Recommended Action: Other

8.1

CSE summaries reported to the Board on July 6, 2016.

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve item 8.1, CSE Summaries dated July 6, 2016, as presented. Motion carried 5.0.

 

8.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Preliminary/Final Subdivision Map, revised May 24, 2016 and to execute an application to the Westchester County Department of Health for subdivision approval in furtherance of the subdivision and sale of approximately .248 acres at Seven Bridges Middle School approved by the Board of Education on February 24, 2016.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Preliminary/Final Subdivision Map, revised May 24, 2016 and to execute an application to the Westchester County Department of Health for subdivision approval in furtherance of the subdivision and sale of approximately .248 acres at Seven Bridges Middle School approved by the Board of Education on February 24, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.3

RESOLUTION for car allowance

BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Policy 9040, that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, employees in the following positions who are required to travel regularly among the buildings of the School District shall be entitled to a monthly car allowance of $200 for the 2016/2017 school year as set forth below:

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, Director of Literacy Development, Director for Special Education, Director for Technology.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner that the above listed employees shall be entitled to a monthly car allowance of $200 for the 2016/2017 school year to travel regularly among buildings of the District. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.4

RESOLUTION to appoint designee in the absence of principal

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Robert Rhodes, Principal of the High School is not physically present in the High School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that either Michael Taylor or Kyle Hosier, Assistant Principals be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Martin Fitzgerald, Principal of the Bell Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that Tim Doyle, Assistant Principal be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that the Andrew Corsilia, Principal of the Seven Bridges Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that Greg Stiefel, Assistant Principal be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Jamie Edelman, Principal of Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that Debbie Alspach, Assistant Principal, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Amy Fishkin, Principal of Roaring Brook Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that Erin Jaynes, Assistant Principal, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that James Skoog, Principal of Westorchard Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2016/2017 school year, that Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, Assistant Principal, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to each of the above referenced persons.

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve the Resolutions to Appoint Designees in the Absence of Principals for the 2016/2017 school year, as submitted. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.5

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning a Backflow Prevention Project (expand as necessary) which encompasses at the following schools: Westorchard Elementary School, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, Horace Greeley High School, Robert Bell Middle School, Roaring Brook Elementary School (the "Proposed Project"); and

Whereas, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the Proposed Project; and

Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Vitoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves item 8.5, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.6

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning a roofing repair project (expand as necessary) at the following schools: the Robert Bell Middle School (the "Proposed Project"); and

Whereas, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and

Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the Proposed Project; and

Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves item 8.6, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.7

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JULY 6, 2016, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND SITES, INCLUDING THE CHAPPAQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY; STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS NOT TO EXCEED $42,500,000; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $42,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

Recital

                        WHEREAS, at the Special District Meeting duly called and held on June 14, 2016, in the Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the "District"), a majority of the qualified voters present and voting approved a Bond Proposition authorizing the construction of alterations and improvements to District buildings and sites, including the Chappaqua Public Library, at the estimated total cost of not to exceed $42,500,000; and further authorized the Board of Education to levy and collect a tax to be collected in annual installments to pay the principal of and interest on the not to exceed $42,500,000 serial bonds authorized to be issued;
Now, therefore,

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Board of Education) AS FOLLOWS:

                        Section 1. The Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to District buildings and the sites thereof, including the Chappaqua Public Library, substantially as described in a "Capital Bond Proposal," dated March 30, 2016, prepared by the District with the assistance of Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson, Architects, P.C.; including construction of additions and interior reconstruction and reconfiguration space to create global and STEAM learning centers and new public library space; upgraded science, auditorium and other educational space; building code, ADA, roof, door, window, ceiling, floor, security, lavatory, locker, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning improvements; playground and athletic field improvements including installation of synthetic turf fields and field lighting; and curb, sidewalk, paving, masonry and other building exterior improvements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith. The estimated total cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, is not to exceed $42,500,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor. The plan of financing includes the issuance of not to exceed $42,500,000 serial bonds of the District, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the District to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable.

                        Section 2. Serial bonds of the District in the amount of $42,500,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called "Law") to finance said appropriation.

                        Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared:

                        (a)    The period of probable usefulness of the class of objects or purposes for which said serial bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a.93 of the Law, is twenty-five (25) years.

                        (b)    The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds may be applied to reimburse the District for expenditures made for the purpose or purposes for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.

                        Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without limitation of rate or amount. The faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the District by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year.

                        Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Education relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of all bonds herein and heretofore authorized and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the District.

                        Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if:

                        (a)    such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or

                        (b)    the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary hereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

                        (c)    such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

                        Section 7. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the foregoing resolution, in summary, together with a Notice attached in substantially the form prescribed by §81.00 of the Law, in one of the District's official newspapers.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves item 8.7, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, September 1, 2016 to June 23, 2017, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester that the Board of Education approves the Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, September 1, 2016 to June 23, 2017, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Johnson Controls Planned Service Agreement, effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Jeffrey Mester that the Board of Education approves the Johnson Controls Planned Service Agreement, effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.10

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education designates Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. (BPD) as the District's financial consultant in connection with the $42,500,000 capital project in accordance with its letter of services dated June 24, 2016, 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.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education designates Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. (BPD) as the District's financial consultant in connection with the $42,500,000 capital project in accordance with its letter of services dated June 24, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein; and authorizes the Board President to execute the letter of services with BPD. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for 22 students at a rate of $658.17 per student, effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for 22 students at a rate of $658.17 per student, effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.12

Bid #949 - Athletic Equipment & Supplies - awarded as per the attached list.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Warren Messner that the Board of Education approves Bid #949 - Athletic Equipment & Supplies - awarded as per the attached list, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.13

Approve gift from Bell PTA in the amount of $3,500 toward the furniture and manipulative toys for the renovation of the Bell Guidance waiting room. This grant is derived from the funds accumulated during the 2015-16 school year.

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves gift from Bell PTA in the amount of $3,500 toward the furniture and manipulative toys for the renovation of the Bell Guidance waiting room. This grant is derived from the funds accumulated during the 2015-16 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Board members, Victoria Tipp and Jeffrey Mester, thanked the Bell PTA.

 

8.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Maura Marcon, as Resource Specialist/Coordinator for the Horace Greeley High School for school year 2016-17 at the rate of $31,868 per year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Maura Marcon, as Resource Specialist/Coordinator for the Horace Greeley High School for school year 2016-17 at the rate of $31,868 per year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

8.15

Approve a gift from the Horace Greeley High School Student Council in the amount of $1,550 to the District on behalf of the Horace Greeley High School Scratch DJ Club, this gift will be used to purchase speakers and software as listed on the attached documents.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves a gift from the Horace Greeley High School Student Council in the amount of $1,550 to the District on behalf of the Horace Greeley High School Scratch DJ Club, this gift will be used to purchase speakers and software as listed on the attached documents. Motion carried 5-0.


 

Addendum

 

8.16

BE it resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves a retainer agreement with Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, effective July 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Warren Messner that the Board of Education approves a retainer agreement with Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, effective July 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.



Addendum #2

 

8.17

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement, between the District and KG&D Architects for architectural services for the 2016 Bond Projects, dated July 6, 2016 and authorizes the Board President to execute the Agreement.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves the Agreement, between the District and KG&D Architects for architectural services for the 2016 Bond Projects, dated July 6, 2016 and authorizes the Board President to execute the Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.


9.

Facilities

Board member, Karen Visser, as a Facilities Committee member reported on the cafeteria project at Horace Greeley High School. She thanked the facilities staff for their hard work. Board member, Jeffrey Mester, also a Facilities Committee member, shared that we are waiting to hear if the front entrance improvements will take place this summer.

(Click here to view the full discussion of item 9, and move cursor to 49:10)

10.

Finance

10.1

Claims Audit Report - May 31, 2016

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Warren Messner to approve the Claims Audit Report - May 31, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.

11.

Organization

11.1

Annual affirmation of all policies previously adopted by the Board.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp to affirm all policies of the District, as previously adopted by the Board of Education for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

12.

Questions and Comments

13.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, August 2, 2016

7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons

Work Session - Tax Warrant

14.

Adjournment

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to adjourn this meeting at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.


Respectfully submitted,

Therese Dell'olio
District Clerk / Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Alyson Gardner
Board President

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