Agenda February 15, 2017

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Interim Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Boys and Girls Indoor Track Teams

1.2.2

Boys and Girls Swim Teams

1.2.3

Computational Thinking Skills & Foundations of Coding K - 4 - Darleen Nicolosi

1.2.4

2017-18 DRAFT District Calendar for Adoption

2.

Organization

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 & Ratification

3.1

Minutes of January 24, 2017

3.2

Minutes of January 25, 2017

3.3

Minutes of January 27, 2017

3.4

Minutes of February 2, 2017

3.5

Minutes of February 10, 2017

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in administration, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Administrative Intern position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Administrative Intern position, Horace Greeley High School, for the 2016/2017 school year.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an "as needed" basis:

Meredith Boonshaft,
Rachel Kay,
Donna Luetjen and
Allison Wild.

Resolution:

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

Scott Levin.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approves an Administrative Intern Contract between the District and Lauralyn Stewart, effective February 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education, and authorizes the Board of Education President to execute the contract.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes, based upon the recommendation of the Building Principal and Superintendent of Schools, a special leave without pay for Jacqueline Simone pursuant to Article 29(F) of the Collectively Negotiated Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, effective February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, dated February 8, 2017, regarding the conversion of fifteen (15) sick days to fifteen (15) personal days as a special leave with pay to Jennifer Berardi. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of Elementary Teacher Dana House shall be amended to terminate on August 31, 2017, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jacqueline Simone, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2107.

Ms. Lauralyn Stewart, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Request for Extension of Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Danielle Cohen, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Nancy Becerra, Teacher of Health, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2017.

Ms. Anne Casey, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2017.

Ms. Jing Chen, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2017.

Mr. Patrick Conley, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2017.

Ms. Diane Jablon, Teacher of Art, Douglas G. Grafflin and Westorchard Elementary Schools, effective June 30, 2017.

Ms. Lynn Palmer, Teacher of Art, Douglas G. Grafflin and Roaring Brook Elementary Schools, effective June 30, 2017.

Ms. Kathryn Ward, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2017.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Lisa Fitzgerald, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective February 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 (or at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Allison Haugh, Regular Substitute Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greely High School, effective February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (or at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Andrew Zenker, Regular Substitute Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective, October 26, 2016 through May 31, 2017 (or at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Samantha Fortier-Vieni, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 30, 2017 through June 30, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Lisa Muoio, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 13, 2017.

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, Modified Softball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Art Bonifati, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Dave Fernandes, Girls' Varsity Softball Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Michael Filice, Freshman Baseball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Robert Herodes, Junior Varsity "A" Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. James Howard, Varsity Track and Field Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Joseph Kearns, Varsity Baseball Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Thomas Kehrer, Junior Varsity Basketball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 7, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Matthew Ketterer, Varsity Track and Field, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Brady Kittredge, Boys' Varsity Golf, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Nathan Loeb, Modified Boys Lacrosse, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Annamarie Marasco, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Richard Marasco, Junior Varsity Girls' Lacrosse, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Anthony Marino, Varsity Baseball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Casey Martin, Varsity Boys' Lacrosse, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Charles McKenna, 7th-8th Track and Field, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Susan Miller, Varsity Track and Field Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Carey Nadel, Varsity Softball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Robert Raguette, 7th-8th Track and Field, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Bennett Romney, Boys' Varsity Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Jerry Sulli, Boys' Junior Varsity "B" Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Adam Waterbury, Varsity Track Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. David Weintraub, Boys' Modified Lacrosse, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective March 27, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. Bob Gellert, Varsity Baseball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Dan Leventhal, Varsity Boys' Lacrosse, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Kimberly Lindner, Spring Track, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Jonathan Pollock, Varsity Baseball, Horace Greeley High School, effective March 13, 2017 through June 2, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

Jennifer Burns, Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, resigning effective February 7, 2017.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on February 15, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a Letter of Agreement with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates dated February 8, 2017 in the amount of $21,500, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve an Agreement with Kaeyer Garment + Davidson Architects, P.C., (KG+D) to perform certain architectural services related to the implementation of the 2016 Bond Projects. The District requires KG+D to obtain on its behalf certain printing, drawing, specifications, scanning and other similar services on the District's behalf, which services and purchases are not subject to federal or state sales tax since the District is a tax exempt organization, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Yorktown Central School District for 2 children at a rate of $1,133.13 per child effective September 1, 2016 to June 22, 2017, and authorizes the Board President, District Clerk, and Superintendent to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Health Services with the Irvington Union Free School District for 1 child at a rate of $1,193.19 per child for the 2016/17 school year, and authorizes the Board President, and Superintendent to execute this Agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept a check from Box Tops for Education in the amount of $720.40 to Seven Bridges Middle School for "Sustainable Energy Projects" through the District.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves New Postage Meter Agreements with Pitney Bowes for five (5) of our buildings, and authorizes the Board President to execute these Agreements.

5.8

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.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Lease Agreement with Macrolease for the lease of athletic equipment in the amount of $1,041 per month, which includes fees due under the current contract, beginning March 2017 for 36 months, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $55,114.00 to cover security guards district-wide expense, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to approve this transfer.

5.11

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 towards the rental of video equipment to be used in conjunction with the March 8, 9, 10, and 11 production of The Laramie Project.

6.

Facilities Committee

7.

Policy Committee

7.1

Policy 5080, Sexual Harassment of Students - 2^nd Reading

7.2

Policy 9040, Non-Aligned Administrative Personnel - 1^st Reading

8.

Communication Committee

9.

Financials

9.1

Claims Audit Report - January 31, 2017

9.2

Treasurer's Report - January 2017

9.3

Revenue Status Report - 07/01/16 to 01/31/17

9.4

Appropriation Status Summary Report - 07/01/16 to 01/31/17

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons
Superintendent's Budget Proposal

11.

Adjournment

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Terry Dell'olio 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

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1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

- RFP recommendation

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. Jason Semo, Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health, District wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021.