Agenda August 7, 2013

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 6:30 p.m., which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a particular person's employment history, labor negotiations, legal settlement.

Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Board schedule change - May 21 conflict; time change

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Summer Work

 

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.

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

Draft Policy Revision: Second Reading 2065 Policies, Bylaws, and Regulations

 

 

2.2

Draft Policy Revision: Second Reading 9045 Non-aligned Confidential

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of June 5, 2013

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

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":

Tara Albaum

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 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Shelley Harwayne,

Monique Scollan,

Dr. Donna Gelfer, and Westchester Therapy Solutions - Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy, PLLC.

Resignation:

Mr. Madison Martineau, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 1, 2013.

Ms. Danielle Oliveri, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 1, 2013.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Elizabeth Belanfante, (.4) School Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching

Ms. Jennifer Hershman, Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Robert Raguette, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. MaryEllen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Patricia Adams, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Daniel Perito, 7-8th Grade Football, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Brendan Kitson, 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).

Mr. Jason Sclafani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Anthony Germani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Annamarie Marasco, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Christine DiDomenico, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. William Woolard, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Nancy Soliz, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Brady Kittredge, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Tina Nicodemo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Janine Pergola, 9th Grade Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on August 2, 2013.

 

 

5.2

Gift from Greeley PTA to Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $2,874.00 for the purpose of purchasing three Epson PowerLite LCD Projectors.

 

 

5.3

Approve proposal with KG&D for Learning Commons at Horace Greeley High School, copy of task/fee worksheet attached.

 

 

5.4

Approve contract with Chappaqua Transportation for summer transportation effective July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013 in the amount of $219,477.51.

 

 

5.5

Approve a contract with Pleasantville Union free School District for Summer School Services 2013-14 for two students at the rate set by New York State Education department.

 

 

5.6

Approve Agreement for Services with Bedford Central School District for the SAIL II Program, beginning September 3, 2013 through June 26, 2014, for one student at the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by NY State, per contract.

 

 

5.7

Approve Release and settlement agreement for student #600592.

 

 

5.8

Approve Supplemental Agreement with David Hayes, Public Relations Assistant, effective September 1, 2013. A copy of the agreement will be referenced within the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.9

Resolution authorizing the District Clerk to notify Department of State re: Notice of Claim

Be it resolved that the Board hereby authorizes the District Clerk to notify the Department of State pursuant to the requirements of newly enacted Section 53(3) of the General Municipal Law that a copy of every Notice of Claim served upon the Secretary of State regarding this School District must be transmitted to the office of the District Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Section 50-e(3)(f) of the General Municipal Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk is hereby authorized to take those actions necessary to complete the filing of the District's Certificate of Designation for Service of Notice of Claim with the Department of State.

 

 

5.10

Resolution for requirements of State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed Learning Commons at Horace Greeley High School.

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning an interior renovation of four existing classrooms and corridor area into an open learning commons at their Horace Greeley High 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.

617.5 (c) (1) states: "maintenance or repair involving no substantial change in an existing structure or facility;"

617.5 (c) (2) states: replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in section 617.4 of this Part;"

617.5 (c) (8) states: "routine activities of educational institutions, including expansion of existing facilities by less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area and school closings, but not changes in use related to such closings;"

 

 

5.11

Bid # 908 Food Service Program Operation - Aramark

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education had requested bids for Food Service Management Program Operation to manage the school lunch program, effective September 1, 2013 in Bid #908; and

WHEREAS, an evaluation was done by John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Michael Trnik, District Purchasing Agent; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education awards the bid for Food Service Management Program Operation to Aramark Educational Services, based upon the recommendation made by John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Michael Trnik, District Purchasing Agent, as the lowest responsible bidder responsive to the specifications as stipulated in the bid documents for Bid #908."

 

 

5.12

Approve Proposed School Lunch Budget for 2013-2014

Resolution to increase 2012-13 budget in the amount of $51,390 for Transfer to Special Aid to fund the portion of the summer special education program from summer 2008 that is not aidable.

 

 

5.13

Approve Facilities Inspection Services, LLC to perform the annual NYSED fire inspection of all buildings between September 15, 2013 and October 31, 2013 in the amount of $2,750.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy. (presentation)

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters of the School District at the Annual Meeting to raise for the budget for the 2013-2014 school year a sum not to exceed $114,828,088 for School District purposes a sum not to exceed $2,899,729 for Library purposes;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll.

 

 

7.2

Resolution issuing a tax warrant.

 

 

7.3

Expenditure Report - June 30, 2013

 

 

7.4

Revenue Report - June 30, 2013

 

 

7.5

Treasurer's Report - June 2013

 

 

7.6

Central Treasurer's Report - June 30, 2013

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Horace Greeley High School, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

Audit Presentation

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7200 x1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center -- 66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

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