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Information
1.1
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President's Report
1.1.1
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Victoria Tipp offered a Resolution for the Board of Education to accept the Audit Committee's recommendations to: 1) accept the Updated Risk Assessment Report for Year Ending June 30, 2014, and 2) designate "Facilities (including Security) and Capital Assets" as the next intensive review area. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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1.1.2
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President Mester noted the Annual Business Meeting of New York School Boards is October 26, 2013 and more information regarding the resolutions will be forthcoming.
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1.1.3
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President Mester reported on the meeting with Town Administrator Penny Pederewski, Town Planner Sabrina Charney Hull, and traffic engineer Michael Galante in early September and then as a board meeting on September 9 to discuss mitigation efforts to aid the traffic flow at Greeley if the entrance to Chappaqua Crossings is placed directly across from the entrance to the high school. The cost of such efforts may be picked up by the developer.
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1.1.4
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Commissioner's Roundtable
President Mester reported on the meeting with Commissioner King in Albany.
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
1.2.1
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Dr. McKay presented the expected topics for board meetings that will be posted on the district website. She and President Mester worked to provide a nice mix of educational and operational topics. More student participation is expected at meetings.
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1.2.2
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Safety update
Dr. McKay discussed a number of the safety practices that have been adopted since last year and the additional practices put into place in response to an unknown person in and around three schools. An email was sent to the community with a description of the person and the police have shared it with area schools. The police have been very responsible and in contact with her on an almost daily basis. Some safety measures that can be reported include a phone in every single classroom, doors replaced in some areas, panic buttons installed in schools, and locks that allow us to lock down sections of the schools. All six schools are being treated the same and safety meetings were held with all faculty to reinforce the rules. Both President Mester and Superintendent McKay remarked on the high level of police cooperation and reminded the community that all the security measures that are in place cannot be discussed in a public forum.
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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.
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2.
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Organization
2.1
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President Mester gave a first reading of the Draft Policy Revision: 6085 Purchasing and Bidding. The revision is a result of a new law that authorizes the purchase of materials by "best value" and encourages consideration of minority and women-owned businesses.
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3.
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Approvals
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the following minutes. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
3.1
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Minutes of June 19, 2013
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3.2
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Minutes of July 10, 2013
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3.3
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Minutes of August 7, 2013
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3.4
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Minutes of August 29, 2013
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4.
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Recommended Action: Personnel
Superintendent Lyn McKay made the following recommendations:
4.1
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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":
Taren Cowan,
Karen Devlin-Beyler,
Elise Chipley,
Jill Jason Wainer,
Brendan Kiernan,
Suzanne Novak, and
Joseph Scollan.
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":
Skye Albert-Hall
Janice Alfonso
Lynne Brennan
Charles Buchanan
Susan Cappetta
Karen Carey
Jayne Carlson
MaryEllen DeLillo
Mary Disch
John Dunphy
Mary Farrell
Miriam Fernandez
Jerry Furey
Jeanie Gayeski
Richard Goodman
Karen Greco
Meredith Green
Kelly Higgins
Sarah Hukkanen
Erin Johansen
MaryRose Joseph
Kuihwa Kim
Elisa Leitao
Mirjam Lord
Jason Lummel
Janet Madalon
Kay Makanju
Anne Materasso
Vita Materasso
Maria Mavrogenis
Dana McBride
Donna McBride
Denise Mincin
Lindsay Morton
Daniel Perito
Jane Perito
Lisa Ribushofski
Karen Rouchou
James Sarris
Christina Schilling
Lindsay Schrader
Dana Stein-Dince
Cristiana Sternkopf
Chris Strahley
AnnMarie Tetelman
Brian Vermette
Cary Vigilante
Diane Wendel
Britt Winston
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Mathematics, the Board of Education hereby increases an existing .4 FTE Mathematics position by .2 FTE. This action results in the creation of a .6 FTE Mathematics position at Horace Greeley High School effective 9/18/13."
Request for Parental Leave of Absence:
Ms. Pamela Worth, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective October 8, 2013 through January 31, 2014.
Ms. Alissa Stoever, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective October 28, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Lynn Lubow, CSE/CPSE Chairperson, District wide, effective April 1, 2014.
Resignation:
Mr. Matthew Harz, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2013.
Ms. Randi Hauser, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2013.
Ms. Kelly Gillan, (.4) Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 16, 2013.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Mr. Scott Neri, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $21,256, prorated.
Ms. Tara Albaum, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through January 31, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, B(BA+45) with Masters, $79,449, prorated.
Ms. Toby Osinski, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education),Step 5, B(BA+30) with Masters, $81,797, prorated..
Appointment: Part Time
Mr. Matthew Kimmerle, (.6) Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 18, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $40,566, prorated.
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Constance Wynne, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 23, 2013, $21,256, prorated.
Appointment: Coaching
Mr. Richard Marasco, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $5,025.
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Addendum:
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Resolution:
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":
Alyson Kiesel moved to accept Dr. McKay's recommendations including the addendum. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.2
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Non-Instructional
Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
Resignation:
Jane Taffet - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, resigned effective August 28, 2013.
Appointment:
Ann Lim - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 22.5 hours per week, effective September 23, 2013. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.
Karen Visser moved to accept the recommendations. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
5.1
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Victoria Tipp moved to approve the CSE summaries reported to the board for approval on September 20, 2013. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a gift from an anonymous donor to Bell Middle School in the amount of $1,000 for the purpose of replacing the existing window air conditioning unit in the staff lounge and $500 for repairing ceiling and walls in staff lounge. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Warren Messner moved to approve the following three gifts from Target to our schools. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.3
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Gift from Target to Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $1,665.91 to be used for educational periodicals.
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5.4
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Gift from Target to Douglas Grafflin Elementary School in the amount of $567.23 to be used for purchases of books and technology related materials
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5.5
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Gift from Target to Roaring Brook Elementary School in the amount of $761.47 to be used for educational books and materials.
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5.6
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a gift from Friends of Greeley Theatre, Inc. In the amount of $3,495.94 to Greeley Theatre department to be used for $2,000 for assorted lumber and construction supplies for set of Merrily We Roll Along, and $1,495 for sharkstooth scrim. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.7
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a contract with Mt. Pleasant Central School District effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 for one student at the rate set by New York State Education department. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.8
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve an agreement with Sivic Solutions Group, LLC to provide services and collect funds from medicaid, effective July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2014, per service fee in contract. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.9
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Jeffrey Mester offered a Resolution for the Board of Education to ratify change in Article 18 (D)(2)(b) to modify course approval procedure for inservice courses.
"Be it resolved that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Chappaqua Teachers' Association, Inc., dated September 18, 2013. A copy of this agreement shall be referenced within the minutes of this meeting."
Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.10
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Karen Visser moved to accept the recommended Bid #909 - Roofing Maintenance and Service - be awarded to Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc., for the 2013-14 school year at a cost of $85,804 plus hourly rates. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.11
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Warren Messner offered the following resoltuion,
"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #602847. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."
Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.12
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Warren Messner moved to approve a consultant agreement with New England Systems and Software, Inc. (NESS), to perform hardware and software technology support, network administration and database management, including NY State reporting requirements, effective October 1, 2013 thru September 30, 2014 with an increase of 1.7%. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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6.
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Facilities
President Mester gave the report regarding the traffic mitigation at Greeley under the President's Report.
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7.
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Financials
Alyson Kiesel moved to accept financial reports, items 7.1-7.4. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.1
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Expenditure Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013
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7.2
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Revenue Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013
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7.3
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Treasurer's Report - July and August 2013
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7.4
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Claim Auditor's Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013
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7.5
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Alyson Kiesel offered the following resolution,
"Be it resolved that the board approves Budget transfers to eliminate negative variances at year end per auditor. transfer to Account for Judgments & Claims $113.640, (From: Unallocated Insurance $26,000 and Refund on Real Property Tax $87,640); transfer to: BOCES Admin. Costs from Assessment on Real Property $2,562; transfer to Curriculum Development from Teacher Regular School $17,746; transfer to Computer Asst Instruction from Teaching Regular School $57,073.02; transfer to Guidance Regular School from Teaching Regular School $4,467.61; transfer to Interest installments Purchase Debit from Interest - TAN $9,543."
Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.6
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Warren Messner offered the following resolution,
"Be it resolved that the board approves Budget transfers to redistribute salary appropriation due to O&M position transfers between various schools from O&M salaries HG $76,791.10 to: O&M salaries - RB $50,617.45; Bell $1,864; SB $21,409.65; Pole Barn $3,000."
Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.7
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Alyson Kiesel offered a Resolution to consent to the settlement of a tax certiorari.
"Be it resolved, that the Board of Education consents to the settlement of a tax certiorari proceeding captioned Banfield v. Town of New Castle in accordance with the terms of the Consent Judgment."
Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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8.
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President Mester gave Notice of Future Meetings -
Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.
Presentations:
Writers' Camp Summer 2013 Reflections
Teaching and Learning Priorities, 2013-14
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9.
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Adjournment
Karen Visser moved to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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