Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda June 12, 2019
Revised: 6/12/2019 at 12:16pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Warren Messner
Pledge of Allegiance - Jane Shepardson
Call the Meeting to Order at 6:00 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
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
1.2.1 Summer Professional Learning Overview
Presentations: Ave Atque Vale Honor Retirees
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 29, 2019 Board Meeting
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the June 4, 2019 Special Board Meeting
3.3 Policy #6030: District Use of Credit Card – 5th Reading & Adoption
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #6030: District Use of Credit Card.
3.4 Policy #4055: School Sponsored Trips – 2nd Reading & Adoption
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #4055: School Sponsored Trips
3.5 Policy #3010: Code of Ethics – 2nd Reading & Adoption
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #3010: Code of Ethics
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:
Yvonne Davies
Leslie Elges Feldman
Kuihwa Kim
John Kramer
Raymond LoGiudici
Christine Petrillo
May Zamechek
Theresa Zuckerberg
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below to be appointed to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended School Year Program from July 1, 2019 through August 9, 2019, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education.
Tricia Greco - Special Education Teacher
Sara Kenney - Special Education Teacher
Karin Pelletier – Special Education Teacher
Susan Miller – Per Diem Special Education Teacher
Anne DeCora – Per Diem Speech and Language Teacher
Abby Gitlin – Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Jillian Park – Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Laura Cassidy – Per Diem Physical Therapist
Astrid Jarzembowski – Nurse (July 22 – August 9, 2019)
Suzanne Rota – Nurse (July 1 – July 19, 2019)
Jayne Carlson - Teaching Assistant
Mirjam Lord - Teaching Assistant
Lynne Brennan - Teaching Assistant (substitute as needed)
Annemarie Masciana - Teaching Assistant (substitute as needed)
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Chairpersons effective for the 2019/2020 school year:
District Wide
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Speech/Language | Kristen Mongiello |
| Psychological/Social Work | Rosa Amendola |
| Elementary Special Education | Megan Emerson |
| Reading | Nadia Smith |
| Music | Kathleen Feldman |
| Art | Louise Brady |
| Library | Sharon Wiggins |
| Health | Stephanie Ellner |
Horace Greeley High School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Catherine Smythe |
| Social Studies | Mary Devane |
| Math | George Benack |
| Science | MaryRose Joseph |
| World Language | Lauren Reisner |
| Special Education | Gail Schlenger |
| Counseling | Rebecca Mullen |
| Physical Education/Health | Jennifer Chemerov |
| Art | Louise Brady |
| Performing Arts | Raymond Lucia |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Patricia Adams |
| World Language | Jeanne Anzalone |
| Mathematics | Megan Barnes |
| Science | Annie Madden |
| Social Studies | Ingrid Melhus |
| Special Education/Guidance | Heather Strickland |
| Special Areas I Health Physical Education |
Gina Gomes |
| Special Areas II Technology FACS |
Beth Sovern |
| Special Areas III Art Music |
Laura Abbatantuono |
Seven Bridges Middle School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Maria Sanderleaf |
| World Language | Megan Hughes |
| Mathematics | Cheri Neuman |
| Science | Diane Madaio |
| Social Studies | Amanda Lifschultz |
| Special Education/Guidance | Tricia Greco & Sherry Schur |
| Special Areas I Health Physical Education |
Brady Kittredge |
| Special Areas II Technology FACS |
Nora Harnett |
| Music | Elliot Semel |
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Nancy Larkin |
| Gr. 1 | Sandi Schassler |
| Gr. 2 | Sarah Alley |
| Gr. 3 | Warren Whitney |
| Gr. 4 | Marina Comblo |
| Unscheduled Specials | Karen Kavy |
| Scheduled Specials | Elizabeth Rose |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Patricia Kiernan |
| Gr. 1 | Tracey Mahoney |
| Gr. 2 | Susan Diskin |
| Gr. 3 | Jenny Gieras |
| Gr. 4 | Andrea Kosakowski |
| Unscheduled Specials | Jennifer Mezzancello |
| Scheduled Specials | Donald DuPont |
Westorchard Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Kathleen Loretan |
| Gr. 1 | Elizabeth Morhardt |
| Gr. 2 | Antonella DellaGala |
| Gr. 3 | Trisha Lantry |
| Gr. 4 | Erin Posner |
| Unscheduled Specials | Rosa Amendola |
| Scheduled Specials | Michael McNeece |
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as High School Department Facilitators effective for the 2019/2020 school year:
| Department | Co-Facilitator |
|---|---|
| English | Daniel Valentin |
| Social Studies | Sheila Jacob |
| Math | Lisa Izbicki |
| Science | Patricia Donovan |
| World Language | Nicole Diamente |
| Special Education | Cara DiNapoli |
| Counseling | Tinuke Colpa |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of Life School effective for the 2019/2020 school year:
Stephen Walker
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Graduate Positioning System (GPS) Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Mara Cohen | Mary Devane | Rebecca Ebstein | Kristie Keener |
| Peter Metzler | Andrea Schaber | Vania Sitruk | Eleanor Friedman |
| Jenna Makanju | Jacqueline Abair | Annamarie Revel-Davis | Lauren Reisner |
| Stacey Jacobs | Steven Walker | Amanda McDonough | Amy Kaiser |
| Patricia Adams | Louise Brady |
Resignation:
Ms. Colleen O’Connor, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2019.
Dr. Heidi McCarthy, Director of Special Education and Related Services, effective June 30, 2019.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Tara Miozzi, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 19, 2019 through June 26, 2019.
Ms. Lindsay Stevens, Teacher of Mathematics, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective May 31, 2019 through June 26, 2019.
Appointment:
Dr. Heidi McCarthy to the position of Director of Pupil Personnel Services to serve within the tenure area of Director of Special Education and Related Services, effective July 1, 2019.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Sarah Moskowitz, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education 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.
Mr. David Catalano, Teacher of Music, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Music 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.
Mr. Alex Lichorat, Teacher of Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science 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.
Ms. Danielle Denmead, Teacher of Science, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science 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.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Johanna Weidenhamer, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through November 29, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $331.95, per diem.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Jennifer Kuo, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, at Horace Greeley High, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Elizabeth Mazzini-Chin, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Mr. Felix Nicodemo, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Naicy Pretill, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Caitlin Lena, (.5) Special Education Teacher, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 29, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resignations:
Marcie McMahon, Office Assistant – Automated Systems (Session) at Horace Greeley High School, effective June 12, 2019.
Deborah Kanuk, Secretary to School Administrator, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2019.
Appointments:
Marcie McMahon, Senior Office Assistant – Automated Systems – 10 month at Horace Greeley High School, effective June 13, 2019.
Deborah Kanuk, Secretary to the Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2019.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education, hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem custodial substitute to be employed on an “as needed” basis, effective June 13, 2019. The salary is $15.00 per hour:
Robert M. Noble
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on June 12, 2019.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on June 12, 2019.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2019-2020 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 4, 2019. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2019-2020 school year salaries of the confidential employees as recommended by the Superintendent in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 4, 2019. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2019-20 school year salary for the Director of Continuing Education as recommended by the Superintendent in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 4, 2019. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Greg Duncan/Interprep, for World Language consultative assistance during school year 2019-20, at a rate of $3,100 per day, not to exceed 6 days, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for Services with Shelly DuBose/Refined Practices Consulting, for Professional Math Instructional Support during school year 2019-20, at a rate of $2,400.00 per day, not to exceed 20 days, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the recommendation of the Audit Committee to accept: 1) the Internal Audit Report of Employee Health Benefits and Capital Projects (including the Response to the Report by the District), and 2) the GASB 75 Report for the year ending June 30, 2019.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the establishment of the SJK Award and Scholarship for the Pursuit of Scientific Facts in honor and remembrance of SamSabrina Kaplan ’19.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with City School District of New Rochelle for 3 students at a rate of $1,208.00 per student, effective September 5, 2018 to June 30, 2019 and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Independent Evaluation Agreement with Dr. Stephanie O’Leary and Dr. Laura West-Snyder of Westchester Psychological Services, for an independent comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluation for student #701371, in the amount not to exceed $2,900.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Laura Campagna, as Performing Arts Assistant for the school year 2019-20, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $15,000 annually, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Technical Directions, LLC to engage the services for technical operations of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Seven Bridges Middle School for school year 2019-20, at $60 per hour with a four-hour minimum per event, not to exceed $20,000 annually, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award #B2019-13: Educational Data Services - Various Categories - recommended award to various vendors for a total of $202,715.45 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award #B2019-12: Districtwide Security Projects – recommended award to Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc., in the amount of $1,625,135.16
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award #B2019-10: Door Hardware & Door Replacement - recommended renewal award to Hudson Valley Door & Hardware at the average hourly rate of $151.25 and average charge for parts (based on 20 parts) of $480.37 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award #B2019-11: Boiler, Burners & Related Equipment - Maintenance and Repair - recommended award 1st Heating Solutions LLC in the amount of $10,506.25 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award Renewal #B2017-8: Coach Bus Transportation Services - recommended award to Hudson Valley Charter Service, Inc. in the amount of $32,425.00 for the 2019-20 school year.
5.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award Renewal #B2018-8: Masonry, Site Work & Asphalt Services - recommended award to Lehtonen Contracting Corp. at an average rate of $107.20 per hour for the 2019-20 school year.
5.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award Renewal #B2018-9: Tree Removal and Pruning Services - recommended award to Maxner Landscaping, LLC at an average rate of $1,697.22 per tree for the 2019-20 school year.
5.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid Award Renewal #B2018-10: Construction, Labor & Materials: Electrical - recommended award to Acorn Electrical Contractors LLC, at an average rate of $110.00 per hour for the 2019-20 school year.
5.22 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby appoints Louis Patack as the Hearing Officer pursuant to Section 75 of the New York State Civil Service Law, with respect to Employee No. 1923, and authorizes the Hearing Officer to hear evidence, make a transcript of proceedings and to issue a written report of his findings of fact and recommendations, including a disciplinary penalty, if any.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby continues the employee’s voluntary administrative leave as determined by the Superintendent in this matter.
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 #S&L HGHS PC-009 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: HGHS & Library Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Time and materials work to relocate and re-insulate water lines in the Art Room per attached PCO #10 dated 02/25/19
Amount: $3,444.25
6.2 Change order #HGHS GC-008 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: HGHS & Library Capital Improvements
Contractor: MVM Construction LLC
Description: Miscellaneous general construction and adjustments as described in attached PCOs #11 dated 2/20/19, #14, #18 and #26 dated 1/23/19
Amount: $16,436.18
6.3 Change order #Library GC-001 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: HGHS & Library Capital Improvements
Contractor: MVM Construction LLC
Description: Additional safety measures for dust and particle containment at the Public Library per the attached PCO #49 dated 4/26/19 and drawing E-302.
Amount: $8,352.17
7 Financials
7.1 Revenue Status Report – May 2019
7.2 Appropriation Status Report – May 2019
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:30 pm
Special Meeting
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:30 pm
Reorganization Meeting
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
Education Center
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Web: www.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws
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