Agenda September 25, 2013

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, September 25, 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, legal issues.

Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.

Presentations:

Audit Approval

School Report Card

Technology Multi-Year Plan Overview

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Resolution for Board of Education to accept recommendations of Audit Committee 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.

 

 

1.1.2

Annual Business Meeting of New York School Boards - October 26, 2013

 

 

1.1.3

Traffic flow plan at Greeley

 

 

1.1.4

Commissioner's Roundtable

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Expected topics for board meetings

 

 

1.2.2

Safety update

 

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: First Reading 6085 Purchasing and Bidding

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of June 19, 2013

 

 

3.2

Minutes of July 10, 2013

 

 

3.3

Minutes of August 7, 2013

 

 

3.4

Minutes of August 29, 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":

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

Jerry Furey

Jason Lummel

Lisa Ribushofski

Janice Alfonso

Jeanie Gayeski

Janet Madalon

Karen Rouchou

Lynne Brennan

Richard Goodman     

Kay Makanju

James Sarris

Charles Buchanan

Karen Greco

Anne Materasso

Christina Schilling

Susan Cappetta

Meredith Green

Vita Materasso

Lindsay Schrader

Karen Carey

Kelly Higgins

Maria Mavrogenis     

Dana Stein-Dince

Jayne Carlson

Sarah Hukkanen

Dana McBride

Cristiana Sternkopf

MaryEllen DeLillo

Erin Johansen

Donna McBride

Chris Strahley

Mary Disch

MaryRose Joseph

Denise Mincin

AnnMarie Tetelman

John Dunphy

Kuihwa Kim

Lindsay Morton

Brian Vermette

Mary Farrell

Elisa Leitao

Daniel Perito

Cary Vigilante

Miriam Fernandez     

Mirjam Lord

Jane Perito

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

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.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on September 20, 2013.

 

 

5.2

Gift from 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.

 

 

5.3

Gift from Target to Horace Greeley High School in the amount of $1,665.91 to be used for educational periodicals.

 

 

5.4

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

 

 

5.5

Gift from Target to Roaring Brook Elementary School in the amount of $761.47 to be used for educational books and materials.

 

 

5.6

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.

 

 

5.7

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.

 

 

5.8

Approve 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.

 

 

5.9

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.

 

 

5.10

Bid #909 - Roofing Maintenance and Service - recommend awarded to Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. For the 2013-14 school year at a cost of $85,804 plus hourly rates.

 

 

5.11

"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."

 

 

5.12

Approve 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.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Expenditure Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013

 

 

7.2

Revenue Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013

 

 

7.3

Treasurer's Report - July and August 2013

 

 

7.4

Claim Auditor's Report - July 31, 2013 and August 31, 2013

 

 

7.5

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.

 

 

7.6

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.

 

 

7.7

Resolution to consent to the settlement of a tax certiorari.

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.

 

8.

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

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact:

Theresa Markley, District Clerk/Administrative Asst. to Superintendent at 238-7200 x1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center -- 6 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

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