Agenda May 28, 2014

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 5:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations.

7:00 p.m. Join us for refreshments as we celebrate our tenured teachers.

Reconvene board meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Presentations:

Walkabout scholarship

China Trip Students

Tenure Teacher Recognition

Athletic Program

1.

Information

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Westchester Putnam School Board Annual Dinner Meeting and Program, election of officers.

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Seven Bridges update

 

 

1.2.2

Tri-States visit to Bedford

 

 

1.2.3

iLab: Future planning

 

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

Revision to Policy 7025 - Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order on School Property

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of March 19, 2014

 

 

3.2

Ratification of Report of Budget/Election May 20, 2014

 

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":

David Cutler,

Molly Jacobson,

Antonia LoConte,

Luisa Turco, and

Celine Vichitlakakran.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed to be appointed to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program from June 30, 2014 through August 12, 2014, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education."

Felice Gittelman, Per Diem Teacher of Special Education,

Patricia Greco, Teacher of Special Education,

Sara Kenney, Teacher of Special Education,

Shannon Bailey, Teacher of Special Education,

Karin Pelletier, Per Diem Teacher of Special Education,

Ming-Faye D'Ambrosio, Per Diem Teacher of Special Education,

Susan Miller, Substitute Teacher of Special Education,

Anne DeCora, Teacher of Speech/Language,

Gail Fuld, Teacher of Speech/Language,

Mary Crewe, Per Diem Occupational Therapist,

Jillian Parke, Per Diem Occupational Therapist,

Laura Cassidy, Per Diem Physical Therapist,

Kathy Brehm, Part Time Nurse,

Margaret Callinan, Part Time Nurse,

Pat Pollock, Part Time Nurse,

Lynne Brennan, Teaching Assistant,

Charles Buchanan, Teaching Assistant,

Jayne Carlson, Teaching Assistant,

Anthony Castaneda, Teaching Assistant,

Danielle Cohen, Teaching Assistant,

Ann Marie Masciana, Teaching Assistant,

Moira McKenna, Teaching Assistant,

Jaclyn Nannariello, Teaching Assistant,

Kathleen O'Donnell, Teaching Assistant,

Helen Teevan, Teaching Assistant,

Michael Whiting, Teaching Assistant, and

Dana Stein-Dince, Substitute Teaching Assistant.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Mr. Jeffery Knisely, Teacher of Social Studies, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2014.

Ms. Susan Mac Lean, Teacher of Social Studies, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2014.

Ms. MaryEllen Pearson, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2014.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jamie Egan, Teacher of Social Studies, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 2, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Beth Connors, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective April 21, 2014 through June 6, 2014.

Mr. Charles Buchanan, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective April 30, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

Appointment: Tenure

Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, District wide, effective July 1, 2014.

Ms. Laurie Lichtenstein, Teacher of English/Social Studies, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2014.

Ms. Samantha McCaw, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School and Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2014.

Ms. Nadia Smith, Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2014.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 19, 2014:

Joseph Ursino

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 29, 2014:

Stephen Guyt,

Brett Mester

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to Board on May 23, 2014.

 

 

5.2

Appoint additional personnel who volunteered for budget/election May 20, 2014.

Pam Alvi,

Sara Kaplan,

Katri Koster

 

 

5.3

Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for 27 children at a rate of $599 per child effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

 

 

5.4

Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services Rye City School District for four children at a rate of $762.09 per child effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

 

 

5.5

Adopt GASB 45 Report recommended by the Audit Committee for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

 

 

5.6

Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes its attorneys, Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert, LLP to execute a Consent Judgment in a tax certiorari proceeding captioned South Greeley Holdings LLC v. Town of New Castle and the Chappaqua CSD;

And it is further resolved, that the Board authorizes the refund of taxes as required by the terms of the Consent Judgment.

 

 

5.7

Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes its attorneys, Shaw Perelson May and Lambert, LLP to appear and represent the district DE vs. Chappaqua Central School District at the hourly rate contained in the 2013-14 retainer with the district.

 

 

5.8

Resolution to recertify lead evaluators of classroom teachers pursuant to Education Law Section 3012-c

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be re-certified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:

Robert Rhodes,

Mike Kirsch,

Martin Fitzgerald,

Jamie Edelman,

Amy Fishkin,

Jim Skoog,

Pete Kuczma,

Darleen Nicolosi,

Heidi McCarthy,

Andrew Corsilia,

Michael Taylor,

Michelle Glenn,

Tim Doyle,

Greg Steifel,

Karen Ruzzo,

Annemarie Deluia-Piekarski,

Carol Baartlik,

Debbie Alspach

 

 

5.9

Resolution to recertify lead evaluators of building principals pursuant to Education Law Section 3012-c

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of building principals;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of building principals:

Lyn McKay,

Andrew Selesnick,

Eric Byrne

 

 

5.10

Approve Agreement with School Messenger for development of mobile app at a cost of $4,376.90 effective July 2, 2014.

 

 

5.11

Approve Agreement with A.F. Investigations for Investigative services at a rate of $65 per hour per investigator and other fees as stipulated within contract, effective May 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

 

 

5.12

Renewal of contract with Westcop for 2014-15 school year with a rental fee of $25,090 per classroom for a total of $50,180.

 

 

5.13

"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #602546. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."

 

 

5.14

Bid No. 916 Upper Gym Roof replacement at Horace Greeley - NUA Construction Corp.

Part 1. Lmp Construction - $312,961.00; Alternate Number 1 - $23,000.00

 

 

5.15

Bid No.917 - Field Maintenance Services - Maxner Landscaping LLC,

WHEREAS, the Board of Education invited sealed proposals for Field Maintenance Services

WHEREAS, the bid submitted by Frank A. Peloso Co. LLC., the lowest bidder was not in compliance with the bid specifications in that they did not provide written proof of a certified payroll

WHEREAS, the second lowest bidder Maxner Landscaping LLC, has complied with such bid specifications;

THEREFORE, be it resolved the Board determines that the failure of Frank A. Peloso Co. LLC. to meet the requirements set forth in the bid specifications, as set forth herein, constitutes a material deviation from the bid specification and, therefore rejects such bid; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board hereby awards the bid for the for Field Maintenance Services to Maxner Landscaping, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the following amounts:

Part A. Lump Sum Cost: $100,000.00

Part B. Additional Grounds Work

1.

Regular Man Hours Weekdays (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.):

$17.14 Per Hour

2.

Overtime Man Hours (4:01 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.):

$17.14 Per Hour

3.

Saturday Rate (12:01 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.):

$25.71 Per Hour

4.

Material Mark-Up:

0%

Part C. Field Striping

1.

Field Striping for Robert E. Bell Middle School fields as listed in spec during Spring:

$300.00 Per Week

2.

Field Striping for Robert E. Bell Middle School fields as listed in spec during Fall:

$200.00 Per Week

3.

Field Striping for Seven Bridges Middle School fields as listed in spec during Spring:

$300.00 Per Week

4.

Field Striping for Seven Bridges Middle School fields as listed in spec during Fall:

$300.00 Per Week.

5.

Field Striping for Horace Greeley High School fields as listed in spec during Spring:

$900.00 Per Week

6.

Field Striping for Horace Greeley High School fields as listed in spec during Fall:

$900.00 Per Week

Part D. Field Maintenance Tasks

1.

Regular Man Hours Weekdays (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.):

$17.14 Per Hour

2.

Overtime Man Hours (4:01 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.):

$17.14 Per Hour

3.

Saturday Rate (12:01 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.):

$25.71 Per Hour

4.

Material Mark-Up:

0%

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a contract with Maxner Landscaping LLC. for the 2014-2015 school year, a copy of which is incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Revenues - April 30, 2014

 

 

7.2

Expenditures - April 30, 2014

 

 

7.3

Claim auditor Report - April 30, 2014

 

 

7.4

Treasurer's Report - April 30, 2014

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Board meeting at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentation: Honor Retirees

Presentations:

Honor Retirees

Bell Piano Trio

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the 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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ADDENDUM
May 28, 2014

5.16

"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #601658. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."