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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":
Dorothy Knudsen,
Jacqueline Mooney-O'Brien, and
Diana Vigilante.
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":
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 25, 2013 through August 9, 2013, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education."
Margaret Callinan, Part Time Nurse, and
Janine Brennan, Teaching Assistant.
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Rachel Karyo from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013., Step 4, B(BA+45) with Masters, $80,669 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT))."
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Amanda Franco from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013, Step 6, D(BA+90) with Masters, $99,092 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT))."
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Ms. Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Request for Parental Leave of Absence:
Ms. Jennifer Berardi, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 30, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 24, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Resignation:
Mr. Craig Colavito, Teaching Assistant, Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program, effective May 31, 2013.
Ms. Janine Brennan, Substitute Teaching Assistant, Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program, effective June 12, 2013.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Annamarie Revel-Davis, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013, Step 6, B(BA+30) with Masters, $82,903 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Mr. Thomas Williams, Teacher of Physical Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013, Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $72,624 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Keri Zurlini, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 4, B(BA+45) with Masters, $82,619 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Jennifer Halliday, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 5, B(BA+30) with Masters, $81,797 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Andrea Kosakowski, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 5, D(BA+90) with Masters, $97,592 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Kathleen Finnegan, Regular Substitute Teacher of Mathematics, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $72,624 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Karen Ruzzo, (.6) Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $83,292.
Ms. Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, (.4) Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 26, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and contingent upon meeting requirements for certification by August 25, 2013), $52,200, prorated.
Ms. Laura Abbatantuono, (.6) Teacher of Music, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 10, D(BA+90) with Masters, $68,903 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Beth Aviv, (.5) Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 9, B(BA+45) with Masters, $49,222 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Dana Bassuk, (.4) Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 12, D(BA+90) with Masters, $48,696 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Lisa Bisceglia, (.5) Social Worker, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 6, C(BA+60) with Masters, $46,518 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Christine Catapano, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, B(BA+30) with Masters, $36,867 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Mr. Michael DeBellis, (.7) Teacher of Industrial Arts, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 14, B(BA+30) with Masters, $76,529 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Kelly Gillan, (.4) Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $29,050 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Jeanne Hurgin, (.6) Teacher of Business Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 12, D(BA+90) with Masters, $73,043 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 22(4), C(BA+75) with Masters $107,431 (subject to approval of Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT)).
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Addendum item:
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4.1
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Instructional
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Andrew Selesnick to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Principal of Seven Bridges Middle School effective July 1, 2013 through July 10, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education)."
Alyson Kiesel moved to accept Dr. McKay's recommendations. 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:
Jeffrey Mester moved to remove this item from table. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment: (tabled from May 29, 2013)
Yesid Rivera - Teacher Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, 17.5 hours per week, effective June 3, 2013.
Resolution: (minutes amended to remove this item)
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby agrees to increase the salary of David Hayes, Public Relations Assistant, by 1.7%, effective July 1, 2013.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of the following teacher aides by 15 minutes per day, effective September 3, 2013:
Tammy Farrell,
Maria Shabani,
Valerie Vesce,
Colleen Wilson,
Elizabeth Nowotnik,
Josephine Puma,
Vicki Devine,
Lillian Markowitz,
Amy Love,
Deborah Eiden,
Denise Tierney,
Joann Mastrocola,
Mary Masi
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 June 20, 2013:
Paul Barilla and
Alex Melito
Jeffrey Mester moved to accept the recommendations, as amended to table the David Hayes resolution. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
5.1
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Karen Visser moved to approve the CSE summaries reported to the board for approval on June 19, 2013. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve an agreement for services, both day and intermediate care, with Devereux Foundation effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at the tuition rates approved by New York State Department of Education. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve an agreement for health and welfare services with Rye City School District, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, for two children at the estimated rate of $795.12 per student. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Karen Visser moved to approve an Agreement for Services with Bedford Central School District for the SAIL II Program, beginning July 1, 2013 through August 9, 2013, for one student at the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by NY State, per contract. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.5
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Karen Visser moved to approve a Service Agreement with HPN Technologies for the 2013-14 school year, 0% increase in creating web pages and miscellaneous small requests at an estimated cost of $6,900. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.6
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve a Proposal from internal auditors, Tobin and Company for 2013-14, 2014-15 school years, with 0% increase. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Karen Visser moved to approve an Agreement with A.F. Investigations, for Investigative services, for the 2013-14 school year, at a rate of $65 per hour per investigator, expenses incurred billed separately, per contract. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.8
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Randall Katchis moved to approve an Agreement for Services with Claims Auditor Christopher H. Weir, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.9
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a gift of $975 toward water bottle filling station at Seven Bridges from Green Team. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.10
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Karen Visser moved to approve a gift of $5,000 from the Bell PTA to Bell School for the purpose of purchasing audio visual equipment to be used by students, staff and administrators. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Kiesel offered a Resolution to accept a gift in the amount of $200,000 from Chappaqua School Foundation to fund professional development services, design in the areas of space usage, interiors and furnishings. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Victoria Tipp offered the following Resolution to transfer funds within Tax Certiorari Reserve
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appropriates the sum of $1,300,000 from the 2012-2013 projected unassigned unexpended fund balance and authorizes the transfer of such monies from the general fund to the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3651 (1-a) of the Education Law."
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Kiesel offered the following Resolution to increase budget lines for compensated absences from reserve fund.
"BE IT RESOLVED to increase the "Sick / Compensated Absences" budget line (A2110-139-36-251) by the amount of $47,841, and the "Compensated Absences" budget line (A9089-880-36) by $97,378, as an additional budget appropriation to the 2012-13 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund."
Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Kiesel offered the following Resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its President to execute a Second Addendum Agreement, dated June 19, 2013, to the Superintendent's contract dated March 29, 2011, a copy of which Second Addendum Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting."
Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Victoria Tipp offered the following Resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute the proposal for services of Fielding Nair International, LLC, dated June 13, 2013, to provide professional development in the area of innovation, technology, and space usage, design of a learning lab at Horace Greeley High School and develop a campus-wide concept master plan, in an amount not to exceed $78,000."
Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Randall Katchis offered the following Resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiating teams for the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers bargaining units (Teaching Assistants) dated June 14, 2013 and authorizes the expenditure of those monies necessary to implement the provisions of the 2013-2015 CCT Collectively Negotiated Agreement."
Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Jeffrey Mester offered the following Resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement, dated June 14, 2013, between the Superintendent of Schools and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) regarding the amended and additional items to the 2013-15 Collectively Negotiated Agreement. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Resolution to undertake improvements to Horace Greeley fields and SEQRA determination.Jeffrey Mester offered the following resolution,
"WHEREAS, the Board of Education is considering undertaking certain improvements to the athletic facilities at Horace Greely High School (the "Project"), comprising:
- the installation of artificial turf on Fields "B"&"C";
- installation of lighting for Field "C";
- installation of new bleachers (1000 seats) for Field "C": and
- Relocation of Maintenance Drive for Field "C"
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act statute (Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law) and implementing regulations ("SEQRA"), the Board of Education has determined that the Project is a Type II action as defined in Section 617.5 of Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations ("NYCRR") and not subject to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, that, to assist it in its decision-making, the Board of Education authorized the WBA Group, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF") to evaluate the Project's potential for environmental impacts, which document is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the EAF concludes that due to, inter alia, the infrequency of evening games that would occur as a result of the Project, any increase in evening traffic generation or noise would not rise to the level of significance; that the new lighting will be so designed to minimize spillover and glare and therefore will not have significant adverse impacts on the neighboring community; and that the other elements of the project will not result in changes to the overall operations of the High School athletic facilities;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board finds, after review of the EAF, that the Project is exempt from SEQRA and that it would not have any significant adverse environmental impacts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board will proceed to determine whether it will undertake the Project."
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve an Agreement for Services with Technical Directions, LLC, for Seven Bridges, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 at a rate of $55 per hour, 4 hour minimum, maximum annual is $20,000. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Jeffrey Mester offered a resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2013-2014 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 13, 2013. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting."
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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