Minutes December 10, 2014
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
December 10, 2014 |
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Time: |
7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Horace Greeley High School |
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Present: |
Board of Education |
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Staff Members |
Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Assistant Superintendent for Leadership Dev. & HR Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent |
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Visitors Present: |
Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens. |
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President Visser convened the public session at 6:15 p.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of work history of a particular person. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 7:40 p.m. Alyson Gardner moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the public session. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President Alyson Gardner. President Visser welcomed the community and asked Dr. McKay to introduce presenters and topic for the evening. Eric is excited about the visitors we had and catch up on the Chinese exchange. Andrew Selesnick will speak to you about the leadership development in our district. Eric Byrne introduced Robert Rhodes and Polly Li for providing information on our sister school Beijing National Day School. Presentations: Chinese Exchange Robert Rhodes provided a review of the exchange. We had our first visit from our sister school in 2012 and learned about what we could expect from an exchange. In Fall 2013 Eric and I ventured to China and met with various school leaders and signed sister agreements. That spring we formed a group from Greeley that was sent to China along with teachers and administrator. This fall we had a curriculum exchange with one of the high schools with about 50 teachers from language science and art and discussed how to teach curriculum and content, similarities and differences. They also met with a parent group organized by the PTA. It was a wonderful exchange. Polly Li provided more detailed information on the student experiences in Chinese culture and language. When we returned, many of the students continue their relationship with their sister families in China. We have formed a Chinese Club and not all the members have been to China, but look forward to using Skype as well as emails to communicate - although the Chinese do not have the ability to use Skype at the present time. Robert indicated that they hope to send another group in 2016 and may partner with other Westchester schools. Chappaqua Leadership Development Andrew Selesnick emphasized that leadership development is a team effort. He provided an overview of the work of the administrators and how we do further our own skills as continual learners. All 25 administrators meet many times during the year as a group, and board members join them in the summer and mid-winter. In addition, assistant principals meet quarterly and district level administrators, building principals and staff development directors meet monthly. The activities include reading and discussion, role plays, outside presenters, planning and critiques with the purpose of setting vision and goals, sharing strategies, team building and strengthening practices. In addition, every administrators in the district has one initiative/action plan goal and one personal leadership goal, per year with feedback from supervisor. He added that there is a strong structure and all of that they bring together, and share what we do for support, enthusiasm, and renewal. |
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Information Business Affairs
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Organization |
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Approvals Warren Messner moved to approve items 3.1 and 3.2, Minutes of November 5, 2014 and Minutes of November 18, 2014 Alyson Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
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Recommended Action: Personnel Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities
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Financials Victoria Tipp moved to accept items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, financial reports. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Communications President Visser announced an 8:00 am Communication meeting tomorrow if there is no delay. |
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President Visser gave Notice of Future Meetings - Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Facility tours at Greeley at 7:00 a.m.; Roaring Brook at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentations: Budget Preview Inquiry and Innovation in Chappaqua |
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Adjournment Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Alyson Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Administrative Asst. to Superintendent
Karen Visser, Board President
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