Agenda January 10, 2012

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Horace Greeley High School

Convene meeting at 6:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive session to discuss employee negotiations, legal issues with our attorney.

Reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

Budget Preview: How are we responding to BOE fiscal question?

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Putnam / Northern Westchester BOCES Capital Project: follow up discussion

 

 

1.1.2

New Town Board

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Proposed calendar for Chappaqua School District 2012-13

 

 

1.2.2

Search information - Roaring Brook & Horace Greeley

 

 

1.2.3

Student Achievements

 

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: 5016 Acceptable Use Policy For Student Computer and Internet Use

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of November 29, 2011

 

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":

Victoria DeMagistris,

Mary DeSandolo,

Janet Fletcher,

Denise Goodliffe,

Amanda Goodman, and

Jessica Moschetti.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Addendum 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":

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc., and

HTA of New York, Inc.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective November 21, 2011 through January 13, 2012.

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jessica Sansevera, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective January 3, 2012 through January 13, 2012.

Ms. Jenny Gieras, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective January 11, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Barbara Carlsen, Teacher of Music, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.

Resignation:

Ms. Tammy Ghirardi, Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Kaity Holderman, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 28, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Kelly Connery, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective December 19, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Anthony Castagna, Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective November 7, 2011 through March 1, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. Dillon Clark, Varsity Girls' Basketball Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 20, 2011 through March 1, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the following personnel change, effective January 11, 2012:

Carlos Uribe - Cleaner at Seven Bridges Middle School moving to Custodial Worker at Seven Bridges Middle School.

Resignation for Purpose of Retirement:

Jose Priegue - Maintenance Laborer at the Pole Barn, retiring effective January 3, 2012.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on January 6, 2012

 

 

5.2

Approve a gift from an anonymous donor to the Horace Greeley music program in the amount of $1,000; $500 to the Chorus/Madrigal and $500 to Symphonic Band/Stage Band

 

 

5.3

Approve proposal/retainer agreement with Sive Paget & Riesel, P.C. for counseling on compliance with State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") to conversion of athletic field to artificial turf, field lighting and other improvements such as HG roof.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Facilities Committee Report

 

 

6.1.1

Report of board tours on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Bell Middle School, and Roaring Brook Elementary School.

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Treasurer's Report - November 30, and December 31, 2011

 

 

7.2

Expenditure Report - December 31, 2011

 

 

7.3

Revenue Report - December 31, 2011

 

 

7.4

Claims Auditor Reports - November 30, and December 31, 2011

 

 

7.5

Approve court ordered tax certiorari assessment reduction for Daniel & Sharon S. in the amount of $3,374.76.

 

 

7.6

Approve court ordered tax certiorari assessment reduction for David & Sharon D. in the amount of $6,977.00.

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Horace Greeley High School

6:00 p.m. Board / Administrative Retreat, Book Study: "Getting to Yes"

8:15 p.m. Work Session - Board Discussion: Third Strategic Question?

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: 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

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