Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda April 14, 2021
Revised: 4/14/21 at 2:17pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, March 14, 2021
Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium
Presiding Officer: Victoria Bayard Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance - Holly McCall
Per Governor Cuomo’s executive order, in-person attendance at this meeting may not exceed 50 people.
Livestream Video Link
7:15 pm Board of Education Regular Meeting at Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium commencing with a Proposed Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations, subject to Board approval.
7:30 pm Expected time for reconvening public session at 7:30 pm at Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentations: Budget Adoption
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 hereby adopts the Proposed Budget and ratifies the Property Tax Report Card for the 2021-22 school year.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the March 24, 2021 Board Meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the April 5, 2021 Special Board Meeting.
3.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the April 8, 2021 Special Board Meeting.
3.5 Policy #6085: Purchasing & Bidding – 1st Reading.
3.6 Policy #6090: Purchasing Authority – 1st Reading.
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:
Steven Metzger
Telma Grayson
Camila Sobon
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 2021/2022 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Dr. David Costabile
Dr. Kristin Roye
Resignation:
Ms. Jessica Towle, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2021.
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Mr. Steven Metzger, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective March 22, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Appointment: Tenure
Ms. Shannon Pezzullo, Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective April 24, 2021.
Appointment: Probationary
Mr. Ryan Doyle, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Art, effective August 30, 2021 through August 29, 2025, 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 they shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Appointment: Coaching – Spring Season
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Varsity | Daniel Gray | 3 |
| Baseball | Asst. Varsity | Philip Schnorr | 3 |
| Baseball | JV | Anthony Garbarino | 1 |
| Baseball | Freshman | Timothy Panetta | 1 |
| Baseball | Modified (7 Bridges) | Travis Edwards | 1 |
| Baseball | Modified (Bell) | Ray LaLuna | 1 |
| Softball | Varsity | Michelle Mazzocchi | 2 |
| Softball | Asst. Varsity | Dave Fernandes | 3 |
| Softball | JV Softball | Bob Alspach | 3 |
| Softball | Modified - 7B | Liz Lops | 3 |
| Softball | Modified - Bell | Jason Sclafani | 3 |
| Boys Tennis | Varsity | Jean Benoit Belin | 3 |
| Boys Tennis | JV A | Jerry Sulli | 3 |
| Boys Tennis | JV B | John Alkalay | 3 |
| Track & Field | Varsity Girls | James Howard | 3 |
| Track & Field | Varsity Boys | Steve McKenny | 3 |
| Track & Field | Asst. Varsity | Nicholas Clair | 3 |
| Track & Field | Asst. Varsity | Kira Lindner | 2 |
| Track & Field | Asst. Varsity | ||
| Track & Field | Modified - 7B | Charles McKenna | 3 |
| Track & Field | Modified - Bell | Bob Raguette | 3 |
| Track & Field | Volunteer Asst. | Kim Lindner | |
| Girls Lacrosse | Varsity | Dennis Hurlie | 3 |
| Girls Lacrosse | Asst. Varsity | Gail Lozado | 3 |
| Girls Lacrosse | JV | Maggie Sharp | 2 |
| Girls Lacrosse | JV B | Kristen McGurl | 3 |
| Girls Lacrosse | Modified - 7B | Angelique Titre-Barnore | 1 |
| Girls Lacrosse | Modified - Bell | Angela Russo | 3 |
| Boys Lacrosse | Varsity | Brian Zusi | 3 |
| Boys Lacrosse | Asst. Varsity | Matt Boyd | 1 |
| Boys Lacrosse | JV | Tyler Esposito | 2 |
| Boys Lacrosse | JV B | ||
| Boys Lacrosse | Asst. Modified - 7B | Chris Strahley | 3 |
| Boys Lacrosse | Modified - 7B | ||
| Boys Lacrosse | Modified - Bell | Nate Loeb | 3 |
| Boys Lacrosse | Asst. Modified - Bell | Jason Lummel | 3 |
| Golf | Varsity | Brady Kittredge | 3 |
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
Nicole Aurand, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective April 2, 2021.
Maura Marcon, Director of Continuing Education Program, effective June 30, 2021.
Donna McBride, Office Assistant-Automated Systems at Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2021.
Marian Waltzer, Office Assistant at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2021.
Appointment:
Donald Fleury, Maintenance Worker (Buildings) at the Pole Barn, effective April 19, 2021.
5. Recommended Action: Other
Use of the Consent Agenda permits the Board of Education to make more effective use of its time by adopting a single motion to cover those relatively routine matters, which are included. Any member of the Board who wishes to discuss individually a particular piece of business on the Consent Agenda may so indicate and that item will be considered and voted on separately, thus preserving the right of all Board members to be heard on any issue. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools.
5.1 CSE Summaries (2020-21 School Year) reported to the Board on April 14, 2021.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2021-22 School Year) reported to the Board on April 14, 2021.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for Health & Welfare Services for 10 students, effective September 10, 2020 through June 25, 2021, in the amount of $1,271.62, and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the contract.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District for Health & Welfare Services for 18 students, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in the amount of $1,293.47, and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the contract.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves PNW BOCES 2021-22 Contract of
Services in the amount of $1,290,422.20 and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this agreement
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a license agreement with Caramoor for usage of the Venetian Theatre for the Horace Greeley High School Musical on June 8 and 9, 2021, in the amount of $14,400.00 and authorizes Superintendent to execute the agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an equipment change amendment to Product Schedule #1700739 of Master State & Local Government Lease Agreement No. 460977 with Lenovo, dated March 19, 2021, and authorizes the Board President to execute the amended agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a gift from the Society for Science & The Public, in the amount of $1,000.00, in honor of 1 Robert E. Bell Middle School student. This gift will be used for science supplies & materials.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a gift from the Society for Science & The Public, in the amount of $4,000.00, in honor of 2 Horace Greeley High School students who were Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 scholars. This gift will be used by the science, math and/or engineering department.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Grades 7-12 student participation in the following “higher-risk” spring sport - boys lacrosse (modified, JV, varsity), subject to local health department and Section 1 approval, and adherence to the guidelines and protocols established by state and local health authorities, as well as the rules of Section 1 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby directs the Superintendent to arrange for COVID-19 testing of student-athletes and coaches as a condition of participation in the above-referenced sports.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a gift from the Chappaqua PTA in support of the Greeley Theater’s Spring Musical production at the Caramoor Center, in the amount of $1,500.00.
6. Facilities
7. Financials
7.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for March 2021.
7.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for March 2021.
7.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for March 2021.
7.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund for March 2021.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
April 20, 2021 – 9:00 am
BOCES Budget & Election
Via Zoom Videoconference
May 5, 2021 – 7:30 pm
Budget Hearing/Chappaqua Library Budget Presentation
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium
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.chappaquaschools.org
Email: board@chappaquaschools.org
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