Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda June 22, 2022
Revised: 6/22/22 at 3:02pm
6/22/22 at 7:28pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Horace Greeley High School, Auditorium
and
11446 North Dawn Drive, Meadville, PA
Livestream Video Link
Presiding Officer: Hilary Grasso
Pledge of Allegiance
5:45 pm Audit Committee Meeting
6:30 pm Proposed Executive Session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, the employment history of particular persons, matters of health and safety and to receive advice from counsel subject to Board approval.
Reconvene the business meeting at 7:30 pm Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentation: District-Wide Strategic Plan Final Update
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 accepts the Minutes of the June 6, 2022 Special Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the June 8, 2022 Board Meeting.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
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 2022/2023 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
BANY Partners
Dynamic Kids
EI US, LLC., dba Learn Well
Holistic Learning Center
HTA of New York, Inc.
Listening Partners, Inc.
Carolyn M. Machonis, dba Milestones for Munchkins
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
Colleen O’Sullivan
Andrea Rauso Eckerle
Westchester Institute for Human Development (Applied Behavior Analysis Services)
Westchester Institute for Human Development (Assistive Technology)
Westchester Therapy Solutions – Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy, PLLC
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 2021/2022 school year:
Jill Jason-Wainer
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the probationary term of English as a New Language Teacher, Glenn Golz, shall be amended to terminate on January 2, 2025, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended School Year Program from July 1, 2022 through August 12, 2022, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education.
Astrid Jarzembowski – Nurse
Suzanne Rota – Nurse
Laura Cassidy – Physical Therapist
Jill Guzzy – Speech and Language Teacher
Anne DeCora – Speech and Language Teacher
Lauren Andrews – Special Education Teacher
Mary Callaghan – Special Education Teacher
Sara Kenney – Special Education Teacher
Vanessa Petruzelli – Special Education Teacher
Angelique Titre-Barnor – Special Education Teacher
Charles Buchanan – Teaching Assistant
Miriam Lord – Teaching Assistant
Jayne Carlson – Teaching Assistant
Joanne Morgis – Teaching Assistant
Elyssa Szoke – Occupational Therapist
Christina Proia – Special Education Teacher (substitute as needed)
Kristen Fontanes - Special Education Teacher (substitute as needed)
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individual listed below effective for the 2022 Chappaqua Summer Extended School Year program, effective July 1, 2022 through August 12, 2022, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Karin Pelletier – Special Education Teacher
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Department Chairpersons for the 2022/2023 school year:
District Wide
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Reading | (.5) Stacey Fragin & (.5) Gina Busolt |
Horace Greeley High School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Jacqueline Abair |
| Social Studies | Sheila Jacobs |
| Math | Glenn Wong |
| Science | Paul Bianchi |
| World Language | Michael Day |
| Special Education | Cara DiNapoli |
| Counseling | Rebecca Mullen |
| Physical Education/Health | Joseph Kearns |
| Art | Louise Brady |
| Performing Arts | Kathleen Feldman |
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Nancy Larkin |
| Grade 1 | Marissa Boniello |
| Grade 2 | Sarah Alley |
| Grade 3 | Mara Cohen |
| Grade 4 | Carol Scappaticci |
| Pupil Personnel | Lisa Tighe |
| Scheduled Specials | Steve Listengart |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Jodi Fenstermacher |
| Grade 1 | Traci Everett |
| Grade 2 | Susan Diskin |
| Grade 3 | Melissa Billings |
| Grade 4 | Andrea Kosakowski |
| Pupil Personnel | Jennifer Mezzancello |
| Scheduled Specials | Carolyn Elwood |
Westorchard Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Grade K | Robin Kevitz-Connolly |
| Grade 1 | Karol London |
| Grade 2 | Antonella DellaGala |
| Grade 3 | Lisa Balbona |
| Grade 4 | Torrey Keeley |
| Pupil Personnel | Nadia Buffa |
| Scheduled Specials | Andrea Schaber |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as High School Department Facilitators for the 2022/2023 school year:
| Department | Co-Facilitator |
|---|---|
| English | Rebecca Ebstein |
| Social Studies | Regina McKie |
| Math | Tammy Korman |
| Science | Jennifer McCarthy |
| World Language | Isabel Irizarry |
| Special Education | Jessica Leitman |
| Counseling | John Brennan |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of Life School effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
Stephen Walker
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of Professional Learning, Inquiry and Innovation effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
Ellen Moskowitz
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of K-12 Science effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
Justin Olive
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of K-12 Social Studies effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
Mary Devane
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as EAP Coordinator effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
Miriam Longobardi
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Kathryn Rowland, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022.
Amended Resignation:
Ms. Nichole Kelly, Assistant Principal, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 26, 2022.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Caitlin Wilson, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 21, 2022 through October 31, 2022.
Request for Extension of Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Sara Cury, Teacher of Art, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through January 31, 2023.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Jennifer Kuo, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Njeri Semaj, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Mr. Zachary Stearns, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Jill Guzzy, (.5) Teacher of Speech and Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Luisa Romano, (.5) Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Elizabeth DeLessio-Neubauer, CSE/CPSE Chairperson and 504 Chairperson, effective July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
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 #5242, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
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 2022/2023 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
David Costabile, M.D.
Monique Scollan
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended School Year Program from July 1, 2022 through August 12, 2022, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education.
Rachel Stark – Special Education Teacher
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Rachel Weiss, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English, effective August 31, 2022 through August 29, 2026, 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.
Mr. Paul Rotstein, Teacher of Technology, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Industrial Arts, effective August 31, 2022 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: Regular Substitute
Ms. Theresa Swertfager, Regular Substitute Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointment:
Angela Marshall, Cleaner at Westorchard Elementary School, 40 hours/week, effective June 27, 2022.
Anthony Piacquadio, Head Custodian at Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022.
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 (2021-22 School Year) reported to the Board on June 22, 2022.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on June 22, 2022.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2022-23 school year salaries of the confidential employees based on the recommendations from the Superintendent in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 15, 2022. A copy of said memorandum shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an employment agreement with the Superintendent of Schools dated June 16, 2022, covering the period from June 25, 2022 through June 24, 2027, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for health & welfare services for 30 students, in the amount of $1,162.60 per student, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Bedford Central School District for health & welfare services for 11 students, in the amount of $1,191.35 per student, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation #B2020-06: Field Maintenance Services to Maxner Landscaping LLC, for the 2022-23 school year, in the amount of $110,000.00 plus hourly rates.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-08: Clothing for Work Uniforms to S&H Uniform Corp., for the 2022-23 school year, at various amounts.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-09: Printing/Stationery Services, for the 2022-23 school year, at various amounts.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation #B2022-10: Educational Data Services - various categories to various vendors, for the 2022-23 school year in the amount of $85,517.05.
5.11 RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 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:
Geoff Curtis
Jessica Rappaport
5.12 RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 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 |
Deborah Alspach |
Carol Bartlik |
|
Siska Brutsaert |
Ross Cooper |
Andrew Corsilia |
|
Josh Culwell-Block |
Jamie Edelman |
Ron Gamma |
|
Nichole Kelly |
Phillip Marcus, Jr. |
Joe Mazza |
|
Adam Pease |
Adam Schoenbart |
Tony Sinanis |
|
James Skoog |
Karen Smith |
Lauralyn Stewart |
|
Alissa Stoever |
Joseph Wiener |
Tonya Wilson |
5.13 RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF BUILDING PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 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 a lead evaluator of building principals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby certifies the following individual as a lead evaluator of building principals:
Jamie Edelman
5.14 RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF BUILDING PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 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 individuals as lead evaluators of building principals:
Christine Ackerman
Adam Pease
Tony Sinanis
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a service agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for Preventative Maintenance during the 2022-23 school year and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves Bid Award Recommendation from CCSD RFP #2022-01: Special Education and Related Services to various vendors at various rates, for the 2022-23 school year.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to Purchase Order #211081, to cover tuition expenses for 2 students at Green Chimneys, in the amount of $15,500.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase document.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to arrange for the advertisement for the sale of the Buttonhook Road Property owned by the District at Buttonhook Road and Garey Drive, with the Board reserving the right to accept or reject any or all of such bids/offers.
6. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges the following contracts approved by the Superintendent, per Board Policy 6085 – Purchasing and Bidding:
6.1 An agreement for services with Carolina Biological Supply for the 2022-23 school year.
6.2 An agreement with Building Expediting Systems dated June 9, 2022.
6.3 An agreement with Michael Fullan Enterprises dated June 16, 2022.
7. Facilities
8. Financials
8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor’s Report for May 2022.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for May 2022.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for May 2022.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for May 2022.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 7:30 pm
Reorganization Meeting
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium
Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 7:30 pm
Tax Warrant
Horace Greeley High School Auditorium
10. 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: BoEducation@chappaquaschools.org
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