Agenda July 6, 2011
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Horace Greeley High School
Presiding Officer: Theresa Markley, District Clerk
Convene public meeting.
Executive Session anticipated at 7:15 p.m. and reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m.
Oath of office administered to new Board members and Superintendent
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Election of Board President for 2011/2012 |
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Presiding Officer: Newly Elected Board President |
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Oath of office administered to new officers |
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Recommended Action: Personnel |
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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": Kelly Gillan. 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 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education": Continental Nurses, Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC. 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 July 7, 2011 through August 5, 2011, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education." Annabel Ray, Teaching Assistant Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Gina Gomes from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teacher of Physical Education, effective September 1, 2011." Resolution: "WHEREAS, the Board of Education for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on July 5, 2011." 8.5 FTE Teaching Assistant positions. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education has determined that the services of the following individuals shall be discontinued at close of business on July 5, 2011 in accordance with Section 3013 of the Education Law as they are determined to be the least senior teachers in their respective tenure areas, they do not have tenure or probationary status in any additional tenure area created by Part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, and thus have no right to transfer to any position in a different tenure area; and they shall be placed upon a preferred eligible list for recall to a position for a period of seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff pursuant to Education Law Section 3013; and each individual will be notified in writing by the District Clerk of the information contained in this resolution, including placement of their name on a preferred eligible list for re-employment:" Teaching Assistant Stacey Kurtis Jessie Borsinger Jessica Moschetti Anne Ouellette Kate DeMagistris Request for Parental Leave of Absence: Ms. Michelle McGee, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 13, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Resignations for Purposes of Retirement: Ms. Bonnie Mitchell, Teacher of Physical Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2011. Mr. Stanley Sotherden, Teacher of Physical Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2011. Resignation: Ms. Jessica Moschetti, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 24, 2011. Ms. Emily Glenn, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2011. Appointment: Administrative Mr. Peter Berendt, Interim Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and contingent upon approval of the New York State Education Department of a waiver to employ a retired person). Mr. Paul Citarella, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Probationary Mr. Justin Olive, Teacher of Science, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Samantha McCaw, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Brooke Baron, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011. Appointment: Regular Substitute Ms. Michele Vourliotis, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Part Time Ms. Amy Valentin, (.8) Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Patrick Healy, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Jeanne Hurgin, (.6) Teacher of Business Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Ping Li, (.8) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Sarah Mondale, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Jason Cuvelier, (.67) Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Alicia Conte, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Keiha Kim, (.4) Teacher of Music, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Ms. Kelly Gillan, (.4) Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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4.2 |
Non-instructional Appointments: Colette Briody - Teacher Aide, Westorchard Elementary School, 32.5 hours per week, effective September 6, 2011. Donna McBride - Health Aide, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 6, 2011. David Hayes - Public Relations Assistant, District-Wide, 17.5 hours per week, effective July 11, 2011. Christopher Schussler - Maintenance Worker (Buildings), Pole Barn, effective July 7, 2011. |
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Recommended Action Other: Reorganization Appointments |
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5.1 |
Appointments:
Oaths / affirmations of appointees |
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6. |
Information Business Affairs |
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6.1 |
President's Report |
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6.1.1 |
Report on Board / Administrators' Retreat |
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6.1.2 |
Adopted Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2011-12 |
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6.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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6.2.1 |
Report on Administrators / Board Retreat |
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6.2.2 |
Teacher and Principal Evaluations |
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Approvals |
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7.1 |
Minutes of May 17, 2011 - special meeting |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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8.1 |
Approval of CSE summaries reported to Board on July 2, 2010. |
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8.2 |
Retainer for legal services for 2011-2012 from Shaw Perelson, LLP, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting. |
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8.3 |
Agreement of Services with Claims Auditor, Christopher H. Weir, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. |
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8.4 |
Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, September 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. |
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8.5 |
Resolution for car allowance BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Policy 9040, that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, employees in the following positions who are required to travel regularly among the buildings of the School District shall be entitled to a monthly car allowance of $200 for the 2011-12 school year as set forth below: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Director for Special Education, Director for Technology |
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8.6 |
Resolution to approve Agreement between CCSD and Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. |
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8.7 |
Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution WHEREAS, Section 18 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York authorizes municipal corporations, including Boards of Education, to adopt supplemental defense and indemnification provisions to those contained in the Education Law; and WHEREAS, the statute authorizes Boards of Education to defend, indemnify and save harmless, members of boards of education and officers, agents and employees of the Boards of Education and parent volunteers in connection with any claims asserted or judgment obtained against such board members, officers, agents or employees in any State or Federal Court, or in the amount of any settlement of any such claim, provided the act or omission from which such judgment or claim arose occurred while the Board member, officer, agent or employee was acting within the scope of his or her office of employment; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District hereby adopts the supplemental defense and indemnification provisions contained in Section 18 of the Public Officers Law for its Board members, officers, agents and employees, and parent volunteers on school-based planning and shared decision making committees or other community volunteer performing volunteer service with the consent of the Board and/or Superintendent of Schools. This coverage shall supplement and shall be in addition to the coverage available to such employees under other enactments, including but not limited to the Education Law of the State of New York. |
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8.8 |
Approve gift to Horace Greeley High School from the Class of 2011 in the amount of $3,758.50 for a Cybex Smith Press Machine for the Fitness Center and a plaque. |
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8.9 |
Approve gift to Seven Bridges Middle School from the Seven Bridges PTA in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase and installation of a White Oak Tree and lunchroom game equipment. |
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8.10 |
Approve gift to Bell Midle School from the Bell PTA in the amount of $2,500 for games and game tables. |
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8.11 |
Approve gift to Roaring Brook Elementary School from the Roaring Brook PTA in the amount of $2,650 for the installation of mosaic stepping stones created by fourth graders. |
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9. |
Facilities |
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9.1 |
Report on facilities and artificial turf |
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Finance |
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11. |
Organization |
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11.1 |
Draft Policy first reading: Fund Balance Policy |
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11.2 |
Draft Policy first reading: Deferred Payments |
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11.3 |
Affirmation of all policies previously adopted by the Board |
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Questions and Comments |
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Notice of Future Meetings Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. at Education Center, Audit Committee Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 8:15 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School |
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Adjournment |
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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 web: www.ccsd.ws email: board@ccsd.ws tm
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.
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ADDENDUM
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President's Report: |
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6.1.3 |
2011-2012 Board Committee Assignments |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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8.12 |
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) regarding the Addendum revising Article 9, covering employees with the title of Teaching Assistant, dated July 5, 2011. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting. |
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the Settlement Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) regarding the Addendum covering employees with the title of Teaching Assistant, effective July 5, 2011. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting. |
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