Agenda November 20, 2013

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, November 20, 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 the employment history of a particular person and corporation, legal issues, contractual negotiations.

Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

Chinese Partnerships

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

WPSBA (Westchester Putnam School Boards Association) Joint Superintendent/Board Dinner

 

 

1.1.2

PTA Executive Board meeting

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Proposed 2014-2015 Chappaqua School Calendar

 

 

1.2.2

Knowledge Café

 

 

1.2.3

Upcoming student events

 

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

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of October 23, 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":

Judith Chang, and

Joan Veteska.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective November 20, 2013 through June 26, 2014, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Judith Abel.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Lisa Mayer, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 31, 2014.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Shannon Bailey, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 19, 2013 through May 22, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Gregg Srinivasan, Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 15, 2013 through March 1, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Richard Marasco, (.5) Varsity Skiing, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 15, 2013 through March 1, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Daniel Hall, 7-8th Grade Wrestling, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective December 2, 2013 through March 1, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Tenure

Mr. Daniel Perito, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective November 28, 2013.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as a per diem clerical/teacher aide substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective November 21, 2013:

Anne Kelly and

Mary Ellen O'Mara

Appointment:

Anthony R. Castaneda - Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, 32.5 hours per week, effective November 12, 2013.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on November 15, 2013.

 

 

5.2

Approve 2013-2014 Contract with Eastchester Union Free School District for one student in the CD program, at an annual rate of $58,227 plus any additional related services approx. $29,523, effective September 9, 2013 to June 27, 2014.

 

 

5.3

Approve 2013-2014 Contract with Eastchester Union Free School District for one student in the ACP program at an annual rate of $58,227 no additional related services, effective September 9, 2013 to June 27, 2014.

 

 

5.4

Approve 2013-2014 Contract with Eastchester Union Free School District for one student in the middle school program, at an annual rate of $58,227 plus any additional related services, approx. $6,600, effective September 9, 2013 to June 27, 2014.

 

 

5.5

Approve 2013-2014 School Year Contract with Ardsley Union Free School District for one student in the CRS Special Class program at an annual rate of $50,392 plus any additional related services for approximately $25,740.

 

 

5.6

Approve 2013-2014 School Year Contract with Ardsley Union Free School District for one student in the AMS Special Class program at an annual rate of $50,392 plus any additional related services for approximately $56,188.

 

 

5.7

Resolution to comply with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for Type II Roofing repair of gymnasium at Horace Greeley.

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning a roofing repair project at the Gymnasium of 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.

 

 

5.8

Be it resolved that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education and Chappaqua Administrators Association, for amendments and additions to 2013-14 and 2014-15 collectively negotiated agreement. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Report of facilities tour at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School and Bell Middle School on November 18, 2013

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Claims Auditor Report - October 31, 2013

 

 

7.2

Treasurer's Report - October 2013

 

 

7.3

Budget transfer - Instr salaries Bell MS $90,973 and Ed. Advancement $3,520 to Instr. Salaries sixth grade $94,493.

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

High School Focus 2013-14

Special Education Focus 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 -- 66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

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