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Information Business Affairs
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1.1
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President's Report
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1.1.1
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Superintendent Search
President Benton provided a brief update on the superintendent search since the consultants had presented their report to the board at the last public meeting. The Leadership Profile is on the district website. The consultants will meet with the board in mid-January to discuss potential candidates and schedule first interviews.
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1.1.2
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Update on RCL Co. Report on Chappaqua Crossing
Alyson Kiesel and Gregg Bresner presented their one-page summary of the final report prepared by Robert Charles Lesser and Co. (RCL,LLP) analyzing the negative financial impact of the proposed Chappaqua Crossing project on the district. The final report has been submitted to the New Castle Town Board.
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1.1.3
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Finance Committee Report
The Committee rescheduled the December meeting to December 22, at 7:00 p.m. The district's school attorney will join the group at that time to provide the necessary legal information for developing a school district budget.
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1.1.4
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West./Putnam School Board meeting on New Teacher and Principal Evaluations
President Benton reported on the new laws for teacher and administrative evaluations that must be adopted by school boards by September 1, even though the regulation requirements will not be available until spring 2011. The new law is part of the unfunded mandate put in place by New York State in order to receive the Race to the Top Federal Funds. Although Chappaqua will receive zero dollars from Race to the Top, compliance to the law is mandatory. Dr. McKay added that she has been working with Ellen Pincus, co-chair of the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers along with a small group of teachers and administrators who have formed a Professional Advisory Committee. They have begun to design what they feel will meet the new requirements with as little effect as possible upon Chappaqua's high performing standards and local assessments. It was reported that the Commissioner of Education and Deputy Commissioner have apologized for putting districts in this place with such a short time to respond.
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
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1.2.1
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Draft Proposed Calendar for 2011-2012 - first reading
John Chambers provided a first look at the proposed calendar for 2011-12 and acknowledged that he has already received some suggested changes.
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1.2.2
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Tri-States Visit Preview
Interim Superintendent John Chambers explained Tri-States is composed of more than 40 high performing districts from New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York. The district will be receiving a visit from a team that will focus on our strategic question for teaching and learning as it applies across all subjects. Mr. Chambers explained that the team usually conducts visits to focus on a single subject area. Dr. McKay provided a draft overview of the three-day visit of 24 team members who will visit classrooms, another unique approach for Tri-State groups who usually engage in study, discussion and feedback of materials and processes outside the classrooms. Tri-States will provide a final report of their findings and the administrators will share it with the board.
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1.2.3
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Mid-year Retreat Proposals
Board members and administrators will meet for a mid-year retreat, scheduled for January 25, prior to the Board meeting. Two books about motivation, "Dot" and "Driven," have been selected as appropriate reading to help develop a common language to grapple with some of the difficult issues facing the district.
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Question and Comments on Report Items
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2.
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Organization
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3.
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Approvals
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3.1
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the Minutes of November 16 and 30, 2010 as amended. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Interim Superintendent John Chambers gave high praise in his recommendation to award tenure to Assistant Principal at Roaring Brook, Amy Fisher. He noted it is a significant moment because the achievement of tenure is a milestone in a professional educator's career, and perhaps even more so here in Chappaqua. The District has high standards in initial selection for such a position, and then reviews probationary administrators not only in year-end evaluations, but constantly during the three year probationary period. The standard for recommendation for tenure goes beyond performing well in the job, to a higher level of promise for outstanding performance in the future. He listed some of Amy's many accomplishments.
Appointment: Tenure
Ms. Amy Fishkin, Assistant Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective January 14, 2011.
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the recommendation for tenure. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.
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Recommended Action: Personnel
Interim Superintendent John Chambers made the following recommendations for the rest of the items:
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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":
Annamarie Revel-Davis and
Robin deGrasse
(deleted Robin per motion)
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 2010/2011 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 as AP proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2010/2011 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Ms. Toby Osinski, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 24, 2010 through January 7, 2011.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Sara Blackwell, Regular Substitute Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Jessie Borsinger, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective December 1, 2010.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Kathryn Camia, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Westorchard Elementary School, effective January 6, 2010 through May 2, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Robin deGrasse, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School effective December 13, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Deleted - see motion.
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the remainder of the recommendations with the exception of the appointment of Robin de Grasse as per diem substitute and .5 teaching assistant. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.2
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Non-Instructional
Interim Superintendent John Chambers made the following recommendation:
Leave of Absence:
Miette Cvijanovich - Registered Nurse at Horace Greeley High School, has requested a discretionary leave of absence, without pay, on the following dates: October 15-18, 21-22, 27-29, 2010, November 3-9, 15-17 and 23, 2010.
Randall Katchis moved to approve the recommendation. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
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5.1
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on December 10, 2010. Gregg Bressner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Randall Katchis offered the following resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby ratifies the provisions of two Supplemental Memoranda of Agreement executed by the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers regarding Sick Bank provisions for Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Copies of these Agreements shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."
Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.3
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Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the appointment of two additional CSE/CPSE parent members, Joanna Segal and Annmarie Conta to the parent committee. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.4
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Alyson Kiesel offered the following resolution,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to execute Supplemental Agreements, dated December 14, 2010, to the terms and conditions of employment of the Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent For Business, Director of Special Education and Related Services and Director of Technology, pursuant to Board Policy No. 9040, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreements shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting."
Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.5
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve a tax certiorari - STAR exemption reduction for Parcel ID: 100-16-2-2 in the amount of $1,566.17. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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6.
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Facilities
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6.1
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Jeffrey Mester reported the Board Facilities Tour of Horace Greeley High School, December 1, 2010, 7:15 a.m. and Roaring Brook at 8:00 a.m. He noted that the facilities were in good shape and complemented Joe Gramando and his staff on doing a great job with much less funding.
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6.2
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Mr. Mester also noted that the Board Facilities Tour of Bell Middle School, is scheduled for tomorrow, December 15, 2010, 7:15 a.m. and Douglas Grafflin Elementary School at 8:00 a.m.
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7.
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Financials
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Alyson Kiesel moved to accept the following financial reports:
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7.1
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Treasurer's Report - November 2010
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7.2
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Expenditures Report - November 2010
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7.3
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Revenue Report - November 2010
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7.4
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Claims Auditor Report - November 2010
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Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Questions and Comments
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8.
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President Benton gave Notice of Future Meetings -
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m.
Presentation:
Budget Preview: Part Two (Non-instructional, cost savings possibilities)
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Adjournment
At 10:30 p.m. President Benton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting to Executive session to continue a personnel discussion. Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn the meeting. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
At 12:24 a.m., Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn the Executive session to return to public session for adjournment. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Chappaqua Central School District