Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda May 29, 2019
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Warren Messner
Pledge of Allegiance - Jane Shepardson
Call the Meeting to Order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call
Proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval
Reconvene public session at 7:30 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.1.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2019-20 Board of Education Meeting Calendar.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentations:
Tenured Teacher Recognition
Heat Alleviation Plan – Joe Gramando
Phonics Program Presentation – Jamie Edelman
2. Committee Reports
Public Comment Period:
We welcome public comments, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your comments to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone. After the public comment period has been completed, Board members may have a discussion among themselves regarding comments presented.
3. Approvals & Ratifications
3.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the May 8, 2019 Board Meeting
3.2 Policy #6030: District Use of Credit Card – 4th Reading and Adoption
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #6030: District Use of Credit Card
3.3 Policy #4055: School Sponsored Trips – 1st Reading
3.4 Policy #3010: Code of Ethics – 1st Reading
3.5 Ratification of Report of Budget Vote/Propositions/Election May 21, 2019
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:
Grace Carnevali
Joshua Fetto
Alyssa Maccarrone
Charles Riggs
Deanna Torrisi
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a comprehensive medical examination and evaluation, including but not limited to psychiatric and other examinations and evaluations, if necessary, of Employee No. 1870, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs that Employee No. 1870 submit their medical records, if any, to the extent and for the time as determined by the physician(s) to the examining physician(s) at or before such examinations/evaluations.
Appointment: Tenure
Ms. Gina Busolt, Teacher of Reading, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective
September 1, 2019.
Ms. Marina Comblo, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2019.
Ms. Carolyn Gall, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective
August 31, 2019.
Ms. Priya Ma, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2019.
Ms. Jennifer Mezzancello, School Psychologist, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2019.
Ms. Susan Twomey, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective
September 1, 2019.
Ms. Eszter Weisz, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2019.
Ms. Kathleen Wit, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2019.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to execute an Agreement regarding Employee #5725, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
Resignation:
Ms. Eszter Weisz, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School,
effective August 31, 2019.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Leslie Elges Feldman, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.
Mr. Barry Pirro, Teacher of Music, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2019.
Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Mr. Charles Riggs, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 20, 2019 through June 14, 2019.
Appointment: Probationary
Mr. Ross Cooper, Assistant Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Principal K-4, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023.
Mr. Nicholas Clair, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Mathematics effective August 29, 2019 through August 28, 2023, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
Alice Dunn, Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 27, 2019.
Appointments:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Carolyn Elwood as a member of the Chappaqua Central School District’s Health & Safety Committee, effective July 1, 2019.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education, hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical/aide substitute to be employed on an “as needed” basis, effective May 30, 2019, at a salary of $15 per hour:
Alice Dunn
Shannon Reilly
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education, hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an “as needed” basis, effective July 1, 2019. The salary is $15.00 per hour:
Francine Malara
Mark Melvin
Diana Pintado
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on May 29, 2019.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on May 29, 2019.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the refund of $3,140.00 to the Roaring Brook PTA for a gift previously accepted at the Board meeting of June 13, 2018 to restore the butterfly garden and to purchase AV equipment for the cafeteria, and for which the Roaring Brook PTA previously made payment directly to the vendor.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract for health and welfare services with the Rye City School District for 1 student at the rate of $1,024.91 per student for the 2018-19 school year and authorizes the President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the contract.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract for health and welfare services with the Bedford Central School District for 12 students at the rate of $1,165.71 per student for the 2018-19 school year and authorizes the President to execute the contract.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a gift from the Society for Science & The Public, in the amount of $6,000.00, in honor of 3 Horace Greeley High School students who were Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019 scholars. This gift will be used by the science, math and/or engineering department.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $165,888.14 to increase appropriations for Art, PE and Vocal Music instructional salaries at Roaring Brook Elementary School, and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $69,380.12 to increase appropriations for Art, PE and Vocal Music instructional salaries at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Patricia Sullivan, as Continuing Education Assistant for school year 2019-20, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $8,000.00, effective July 1, 2019, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Christopher H. Weir, as Claims Auditor for school year 2019-20, at $88.00 per hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.11 RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be certified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby certifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:
| Carol Bartlik | Joe Mazza |
| Josh Culwell-Block | Colleen O’Connor |
| Ron Gamma | Doreen O’Leary |
| Lisa Kor | Adam Pease |
| Linda Langiulli | Tony Sinanis |
| Nicole Mangiere | Alissa Stoever |
RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY LEAD EVALUATOR OF BUILDING PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individual named below has completed all the necessary training to be certified as lead evaluators of building principals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby certifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of building principals:
| Adam Pease | Tony Sinanis |
RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:
| Christine Ackerman | Martin Fitzgerald |
| Debbie Alspach | Heidi McCarthy |
| Andrew Corsilia | Jason Semo |
| Tim Doyle | James Skoog |
| Jamie Edelman | Lauralyn Stewart |
RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF BUILDING PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of building principals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individual as lead evaluator of building principals:
Christine Ackerman
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an educational program agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology Teaching Systems Lab for a professional learning program for District administration in July 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for iPad Tripods for Video Production to be used in each elementary school, in the amount of $2,249.75 submitted by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School teacher Mara Cohen and Josh Culwell-Block, Director of Technology, Innovation and Mathematics.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for Noise Cancelling Headphones to be used in second grade classrooms, in the amount of $1,917.60 submitted by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School teachers Kathleen Wit and Sarah Alley.
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift for Focus Furniture to be used in second grade classrooms, in the amount of $2,112.96 submitted by Douglas Grafflin Elementary School teachers Carla Giacomi and Margaret Salmore.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Michael Sammartano, for Professional Development during school year 2019-20, at a rate of $900.00 per day, not to exceed $2,700.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Evan Madin, for Professional Development during school year 2019-20, at a rate of $900.00 per day, not to exceed $2,700.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to sign an Addendum Agreement with Rider to its contract with MVM Construction, LLC., as presented to the Board as this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a new four year hardware lease with LiftForward for the acquisition of the following items effective June 1, 2019:
| 1236 | Kensington BlackBelt 2nd Degree Rugged |
| 1236 | Microsoft Surface Go EDU 4GB/64GB |
| 1236 | Microsoft Surface Go Type Cover |
| 1236 | Microsoft Surface Go Complete |
| 70 | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 i5/256 GB |
| 70 | Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover |
| 70 | Microsoft Commercial Complete 3 year |
| 70 | Microsoft Surface Pen - Platinum |
| Microsoft Surface Classroom Pen |
Lease payments will be $214,000.00 per year, and the Board authorizes the President to execute this Agreement.
5.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a new four year hardware lease with Apple, Inc. for the acquisition of the following items effective July 1, 2019:
| 30 | iPad Wi-Fi 32GB Silver (10-pack) with 3-year Apple care |
| 300 | Logitech Rugged Combo 2 for iPad (5th & 6th gen.) Blue |
| 25 | 13-inch MacBook Air: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB – Space Gray (5 Pack) |
| 25 | AppleCare+ for MacBook/MacBook Air |
| 60 | 13-inch MacBook Air: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128 GB Space Gray (5-pack) |
| 60 | AppleCare+ for MacBook/MacBook Air |
Lease payments will be $64,574.41 per year, and the Board authorizes the President to execute this Agreement.
5.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the terms of the Release and Settlement Agreement involving Student #29052019, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to execute such Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District.
5.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Contract for Educational Services with Byram Hills Central School District for the 2019-20 school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.23 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with The Center for Discovery, Inc. for educational services for the 2019-20 school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Special Education Services Contract with the Irvington Union Free School District for the 2019-20 school year for one student (ID #701832, and authorizes the Superintendent to execute this Agreement.
5.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Educational Data Services Cooperative Bid Program Licensing and Maintenance fee of $9,720.00 for the 2019-20 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation CCSD RFP #2019-5: On-Site Technology and Information Services – recommended award to New England Software Services, in the amount of $81,434.54 per month for the 2019-20 school year.
5.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Revised Bid Award Recommendation #B2019-3: Purchase of Musical Instruments and Purchasing, servicing & operating of Sound, Video & Stage Equipment– recommended award to The Muzic Store, Inc., in the amount of $14,437.89 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2019-6: HVAC Services-Preventive Maintenance– recommended award to Atlantic Westchester, in the amount of $68,000.00 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2019-8: Printing/Stationery Services – recommended award to Preferred Business, JAM Printing and Courier Printing Corp, at various amounts, for the 2019-20 school year.
5.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Revised Bid Award Recommendation #B2019-9: Cleaning Supplies and Equipment – recommended award to Strauss Paper Company, at various amounts, for the 2019-20 school year.
5.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Mary Connolly, for Health Curriculum Professional Development, for the 2018-19 school year, at a rate of $125.00 per hour, not to exceed 14 hours, and expenses not to exceed $500, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a gift from the New Castle United for Youth Coalition to reimburse the district for expenses related to consultant Mary Connolly, for Health Curriculum Professional Development, at a rate of $125.00 per hour, not to exceed 14 hours.
6. Facilities
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges Change Orders approved by the Superintendent per Board Resolution adopted at June 14, 2017 Board of Education meeting
6.1 Change order #EC-005R-All approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Elementary School Capital Improvements
Contractor: Talt Electric
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing AV-related work at Douglas Grafflin, Roaring Brook and Westorchard Elementary Schools – install boxes, controls and greenfield at all identified locations.
Amount: $8,723.68
7. Financials
7.1 Claims Auditor Report – April 2019
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 7:30 pm
Ave Atque Vale Honor Retirees
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
9. Adjournment
Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk,
Liisa Elsner at 238-7200, x-1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.
Chappaqua Board of Education
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Chappaqua, NY 10514
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