Agenda September 4, 2012

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 10:30 a.m.

1.

Approvals

 

 

1.1

Minutes of June 28, 2012

 

 

1.2

Minutes of July 11, 2012

 

 

1.3

Minutes of August 8, 2012

 

 

1.4

Minutes of August 20, 2012

 

2.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

2.1

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":

Michael Diamente,

Diane Nelson,

Athena Arvan, and

Laura Kilgallon.

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 2012/2013 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Dr. Jeffrey H. Yormak,

Westchester Therapy Solutions - Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy, PLLC, and

All About Kids.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Foreign Language, the Board of Education hereby increases an existing .2 FTE Foreign Language position by .2 FTE. This action results in the creation of a .4 FTE Foreign Language position at Horace Greeley High School effective 7/1/12."

Resignation:

Ms. Jane Dean, Teaching Assistant Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 3, 2012.

Ms. Shannon O'Brien, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 15, 2012.

Ms. Ann Butler, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 21, 2012.

Ms. Grace McKenna, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 27, 2012.

Ms. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 28, 2012.

Mr. Paul Swiatocha, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2012.

Ms. Cynthia Gasperi, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2012.

Ms. Jessie Borsinger, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2012.

Ms. Caitlin Lena, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2012.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Mr. Dillon Clark, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012.

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jennifer Schmidt, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Mr. Stefan Birek, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012.

Ms. Kristin Turco, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012.

Ms. May Zamechek, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012.

Ms. Janice Alfonso, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012.

Ms. Caroline Susa, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2012.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Jill Rosenblum, Regular Substitute Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Jennifer Craig, Regular Substitute Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Linda Adair, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Lisa Bisceglia, (.5) Social Worker, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Rebecca DiSisto, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Salvatore Santoro (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching

Ms. MaryEllen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Eric Wilson, Junior Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Kacie Schulman, Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Joe Racioppo, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Cara Stirpe, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Lisa Rudner-Suckle, Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (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, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Nancy Soliz, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2012 through November 10, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

2.2

Non-instructional

Resignation:

Tara Antalosky - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, resigning effective August 30, 2012.

Appointment:

Maria DiGiannantonio - Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, 24.75 hours per week, effective September 5, 2012.

Sheilah Harvey - Teacher Aide at Robert E. Bell Middle School, 18.75 hours per week, effective September 5, 2012.

Theresa Scuccimarri - Teacher Aide at Robert E. Bell Middle School, 18.75 hours per week, effective September 5, 2012.

Clare Weber - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 24 hours per week, effective September 5, 2012.

 

3.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

3.1

Approve of CSE summaries reported to the Board on August 24, and 31, 2012.

 

 

3.2

Approve contract for educational services with Devereux Foundation's Millwood Learning Center for one student 601959 effective July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.

 

 

3.3

Approve Medicaid Loss Prevention and Billing Services, effective July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013, service fee is 20% of Federal Medicaid revenues the district is entitled to retain, based on approved claims for services provided to special education classified students.

 

 

3.4

Approve Summer Transportation Contract Extension in the amount of $240,246.61 for July 1, 2012 thru August 31, 2012.

 

 

3.5

Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute a Supplemental Terms and Conditions of Employment between the Board and Assistant Superintendent Eric Byrne, dated September 4, 2012. The Supplemental Terms and Conditions of Employment shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

3.6

Resolution of the Chappaqua Central School District with respect to the proposals for the Tax-Exempt Lease Financing, hereby resolves as follows:

Section 1. The Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District (the "District") received proposals from six (6) firms to provide financing for the Energy Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. (the "Agreement").

Section 2. Following a discussion of the Board of Education of the District, and based upon the written recommendation received from Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., the District's Financial Advisor, it is hereby determined that the proposal (option A) of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the "Lessor"), which represents the lowest responsible bid received by the District, is hereby accepted.

Section 3. The President of the Board of Education, the Vice President of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Business (collectively the "Authorized Representatives" and individually, the "Authorized Representative") acting on behalf of the District, are hereby authorized to negotiate, and subject to review and approval by District Counsel, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more lease purchase agreements (collectively the "Equipment Leases" or individually the "Equipment Lease") with the Lessor, such documents to be made available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Equipment Leases (including, but not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Authorized Representatives deem necessary and appropriate. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Equipment Leases are hereby authorized.

Section 4. The aggregate original principal amount of the Equipment Leases shall not exceed the $5,752,450 and shall bear interest as set forth in the Equipment Leases and shall contain such options to purchase by the District as set forth therein.

Section 5. The District's obligations under the Equipment Leases shall be subject to annual appropriation or renewal by the Board of Education of the District as set forth in each Equipment Lease and the District's obligations under the Equipment Leases shall not constitute a general obligation of the District or indebtedness under the Constitution or laws of the State of New York.

Section 6. The proceeds of any Equipment Leases may be applied to reimburse the District for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said proceeds are authorized, or on or prior to such date if the Board of Education of the District has adopted a prior statement of intent to issue bonds for such purpose. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.

Section 7. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized to take any and all other actions necessary in connection with the Agreement and any financing related thereto.

Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

 

3.7

Approve first extension of vendor contract to provide meals and/or snacks between Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WESTCOP - Head Start) and vendor, CCSD, effective September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013, per attached prices.

 

4.

Facilities

 

5.

Financials

 

 

5.1

Resolution for Riverwoods settlement.

Be it resolved to increase the Refund on Real Property Taxes (A1964-400-36) budget by the amount of $933,894.90, as an additional budget appropriation to the 2012-13 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund.

 

 

5.2

Resolution to approve the Court Order Consent Judgment refund to KG for assessment years 2010 and 2011 in the amount of $5,283.26

 

 

5.3

Table of Tax Rates for 2012-13

 

6.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Monday, September 10, 2012 at Education Center, at 7:00 p.m.

Audit Committee

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Education Center, at 7:30 a.m.

Board Retreat

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m.

Presentations:

Putnam / Northern Westchester BOCES Project

Teaching and Learning Priorities 2012-13

Chappaqua Education for the Future (CEFF)

School Report Card

 

7.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, at least five days prior to the meeting.

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

web: www.ccsd.ws
email: board@ccsd.ws

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