Agenda July 11, 2018

Appointments:

Vice President
School District Clerk

4.1

President's Report

7.1

Appointments

Oaths/affirmations of appointees

8.1

CSE summaries (2017-18 School Year) reported to the Board on July 11, 2018.

8.2

CSE summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board of July 11, 2018.

8.3

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 2018-2019 school year as set forth below:

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, Director of K-12 Literacy, Director of Special Education, and Director of Technology and Innovation.

8.4

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Andrew Corsilia, Principal of the Horace Greeley High School is not physically present in the High School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that either Colleen O’Connor or Lauralyn Stewart, Assistant Principals be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Martin Fitzgerald, Principal of the Robert E. Bell Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that Tim Doyle, Assistant Principal be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that the Acting Principal of the Seven Bridges Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that Greg Stiefel, Assistant Principal be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Carol Bartlik, Principal of Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that Debbie Alspach, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Doreen O’Leary, Principal of Roaring Brook Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that Erin Jaynes, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that James Skoog, Principal of Westorchard Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2018-2019 school year, that Alissa Stoever, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to each of the above referenced persons.

8.5

Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution for the 2018-19 School Year.

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.

8.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approve a retainer agreement with Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, effective July 1, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, September 1, 2018 to June 26, 2019, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.

8.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve an Agreement with the State University of New York at Purchase College for the use of facilities for the estimated amount of $25,150 for the 2018-19 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the A La Carte Price List for the 2018-19 school year.

8.10

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WESTCOP) to renew the current contract for 2018-19 for the Head Start Program at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School with a 1.26% increase for a total of $51,320, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.11

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education accepts a check from Box Tops for Education in the amount of $695.10 to Seven Bridges Middle School for “Sustainable Energy Projects” through the District.

8.12

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning to convert a one-station gymnasium into a fitness center at the Horace Greeley High School (the “Proposed Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning a project that involves converting a one-station gym into a fitness center based on an approved fitness room layout and converting the existing fitness center into a dance studio at the Horace Greeley High School; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c) (1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.

617.5 ( c ) (1) states:

"maintenance or repair involving no substantial change in an existing structure or facility;"

617.5 ( c ) (2) states:

“replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in section 617.4 of this Part;”

617.5 ( c ) (5) street openings and right-of-way openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of existing utility facilities;

8.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $1,157,019.58 for payment regarding wireless access control at HGHS (Stratagem Security Proposal #192610-1-1), and authorizes the Board President to execute this transfer.

8.14

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Marissa Greenfeld, as Continuing Education Assistant for school year 2018-19, at $25 per hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

8.15

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with Public Schools of the Tarrytowns for 27 students at a rate of $751.55 per student, effective September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.16

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement with Student Assistance Services (SAS) Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Efforts to Strengthen Students) Program at Horace Greeley High School for educational, prevention and intervention program as listed in contract for school year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 for $72,695, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.17

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with KG&D Architects dated July 2, 2018 in the amount of $142,525.00 for Architectural Professional Services for district-wide projects focused on one-point of entry security at the elementary and middle school campuses, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

8.18

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning to create one-point-of-entry security projects at the three elementary schools and two middle schools (the “Proposed Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning districtwide projects involving one-point-of-entry security projects and other health, safety and security system solutions at Seven Bridges Middle School, Robert E. Bell Middle School, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, Westorchard Elementary School and Roaring Brook Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c) (1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.

SEQRA Regulations:

617.5 ( c ) (1) states:

"maintenance or repair involving no substantial change in an existing structure or facility;"

617.5 ( c ) (2) states:

“replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in section 617.4 of this Part;”

617.5 ( c ) (4) repaving of existing highways not involving the addition of new travel lanes;

617.5 ( c ) (5) street openings and right-of-way openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of existing utility facilities;

617.5 ( c ) (6) maintenance of existing landscaping or natural growth;

617.5 ( c ) (7) states:

"construction or expansion of a primary or accessory/appurtenant, non-residential structure or facility involving less than 4,000 square feet of gross floor area and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent with local land use controls, but not radio communication or microwave transmission facilities;"

617.5 ( c ) (8) states

"routine activities of educational institutions, including expansion of existing facilities by less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area and school closings, but not changes in use related to such closings;"

WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of items which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and of no value to the School District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares such items to be surplus property and of no value to the School District and authorizes the disposal of such equipment in a prudent manner in accordance with law.

12.1

Annual affirmation of all policies previously adopted by the Board.