Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda August 9, 2022
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Horace Greeley High School - Auditorium
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance
Livestream Video Link
5:00 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.
6:00 pm Joint Work Session with Town Board – Town Hall Assembly Room, 200 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua
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
1.2.1 Superintendent Hearing – Code of Conduct
1.2.2 2022-23 Budget, Tax Levy & Tax Rates
Presentation: Building Conditions Survey & Report – Erik Kaeyer, KG&D Architects
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 July 6, 2022 Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the July 20, 2022 Special Board Meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the July 29, 2022 Special Board Meeting.
3.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Minutes of the August 3, 2022 Special Board Meeting.
3.5 Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2022-23 – 1st Reading.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Andrew Corsilia, in addition to his duties as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, shall serve as Interim Principal at Horace Greeley High School for the period commencing August 16, 2022 and ending August 29, 2022.
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:
Lisa Berlenbach Dixon
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:
Dr. Scott Levin
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as home tutors to be employed on an “as needed” basis at the hourly rate of $50.00 for the 2022/2023 school year:
Peter Iandiorio
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the probationary term of Special Education Teacher, Angelique Titre-Barnor, shall be amended to terminate on August 31, 2023, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the probationary term of English Teacher, Cayne Letizia, shall be amended to terminate on August 30, 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 individual listed as student teachers, interns and/or classroom observers for the 2022/2023 school year:
Laura Morini
Maura Teague
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.
Charles McKenna – Special Education Substitute 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 |
|---|---|
| ENL | Nadia Buffa |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as District Equity Team Fellows effective for the 2022/2023 school year:
| Nadia Buffa | Tinuke Colpa | Johnny Gorton-Parker |
| Isabel Irizarry | Genevieve Julich | Ashley Kuhlmann |
| Mario Martinez | Jamie Parish | Meghan Ryan |
| Elliot Semel | Brett Steinberg | Dana Stein-Dince |
| Dena Tarantino | Leidy Valencia | Daniel Valentin |
Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on August 30, 2022:
3.0 FTE Teaching Assistant Positions (3.0 at Robert E. Bell Middle School)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby directed to provide written notice to those employees whose positions are hereby abolished, as set forth in a Memorandum to the Board from the Superintendent of Schools, dated August 3, 2022, as presented at this meeting, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3013 of the Education Law Part 30 of the Regents Rules of the termination of their employment effective close of business of August 30, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said employees who are entitled to Part 30 bumping rights shall be notified, in writing, of their right to a position in a previous tenure area of service and of their placement on a preferred eligibility list in the tenure area(s) of their employment regarding their statutory recall rights; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said employees who are not entitled to Part 30 bumping rights shall be notified, in writing, of their placement on a preferred eligibility list in the tenure area(s) of their employment regarding their regarding their statutory recall rights.
Resolution:
“BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education has determined that the services of the following individuals shall be discontinued at close of business on August 30, 2022 in accordance with Section 3013 of the Education Law as they are determined to be the least senior teachers in their respective tenure areas, they do not have tenure or probationary status in any additional tenure area created by Part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, and thus have no right to transfer to any position in a different tenure area; and they shall be placed upon a preferred eligible list for recall to a position for a period of seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff pursuant to Education Law Section 3013; and each individual will be notified in writing by the District Clerk of the information contained in this resolution, including placement of their name on a preferred eligible list for re-employment:”
Teaching Assistant:
Lisa Berlenbach Dixon
Jessica Kocher
Mary Ellen O’Mara
Resignation:
Ms. Ellen Paradiso, Library Media Specialist, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective July 7, 2022.
Ms. Elizabeth Morhardt, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective July 12, 2022.
Ms. Meghan Keeler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 30, 2022.
Mr. Tyler Esposito, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 31, 2022.
Mr. Tyler Esposito, Junior Varsity Assistant Football Coach, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 19, 2022.
Mr. Nicholas Clair, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2022.
Ms. Jill Guzzy, (.5) Teacher of Speech/Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 26, 2022.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Kristin McGurl, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
Ms. Jacqueline Simone, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
Ms. Kaitlin Podlovits, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through January 31, 2023.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Ericka Miranda, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary, effective August 31, 2022 through August 30, 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.
Ms. Leomaris Garnot, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Foreign Language, effective August 31, 2022 through August 30, 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.
Ms. Dana Gilfeather, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education, effective August 31, 2022 through August 30, 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.
Dr. Haroula Argiros, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science, effective August 31, 2022 through August 30, 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.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Jenna Baig, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Bianna Cardinale, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Dr. Mitch Samet, School Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through October 31, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Elizabeth Ferrara, Teacher of Health, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through November 30, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Coaching - Effective September 8, 2022 through November 11, 2022
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Hockey | Modified Assistant | Annette Hawkins | 3 |
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resignation:
Kelly Martin, Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 24, 2022.
Michelle Antonecchia, Health Aide, Westorchard Elementary School, effective July 22, 2022.
Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:
Manuel Pragana, Maintenance Laborer, Bell Middle School, end of business day July 30, 2022.
Resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Chairperson for the 2022/23 school year, effective July 1, 2022:
DISTRICT WIDE
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Nurses | Suzanne Rota |
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of Cristina Martinez, Senior Custodian at Robert E. Bell Middle School, from July 25, 2022, to July 23, 2022, in accordance with Westchester County Civil Service Regulations.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes an administrative leave of absence, without pay, for Cristina Martinez, effective July 23, 2022, through July 24, 2022, in accordance with Westchester County Civil Service Regulations.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Jenna Dallacco, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 6, 2022, through June 23, 2023.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a Terms and Conditions Agreement with Francine Colandreo, Director of Continuing Education, effective August 10, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
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 WHEREAS, the Board of Education does hereby approve the execution of the tax warrant to collect the tax levy for the 2022-23 school year in the amount of $117,187,287 for School District purposes and $3,431,254 for Chappaqua Public Library purposes.
5.4 Testing Resolution for Extracurricular Program (Athletics, Clubs and Overnight Field Trips)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to implement a screening testing program against Covid-19 for students and staff in the extracurricular program, so long as the community transmission levels for Westchester County are high, or she is otherwise directed by the NYS Department of Health or the Westchester County Department of Health; or after consultation with, and recommendation from, the District’s medical director, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to make arrangements in order to implement the above-referenced screening testing program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that students and staff attending overnight field trips must submit a negative Covid test result, using a District approved protocol, 24 hours prior to departure.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Summer Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, effective July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022 in the amount of $184,176.98, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, in the amount of $6,363,672.98, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement for services with Laura Ravotti to serve as a choral accompanist for the 2022-23 school year at the rate of $50.00 per hour and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement with the State University of New York at Purchase College for the use of facilities for the estimated amount of $23,750.00 for the 2022-23 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Contract with the Green Chimneys School for special education services during the 2022-23 school year at the rate set forth by the New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with Westchester Institute for Human Development for technical services for one student (#xxxxx8), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute this contract.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the agreement with Educational & Management Services Inc. for Special Education Services during the 2022-23 school year, in the amount of $27,192.00, and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the agreement.
5.12 WHEREAS, in a letter dated January 10, 2022, Smithsonian Science Education Center has provided justification for Carolina Biological Supply Co., as being the exclusive publisher and licensed distributor for the Smithsonian Science Education Center programs which will be used by the District in the 5th grade Science program; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares Carolina Biological Supply Co. to be the sole vendor of the Smithsonian Science Education Center programs, and not subject to competitive bidding under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, at the recommendation of the Superintendent per Board of Education Policy #6085, that the Board of Education hereby approves a proposal from Carolina Biological Supply for Smithsonian Science Education Center programs, in the amount of $39,008.30 and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.13 WHEREAS, in a letter dated January 1, 2022, Benchmark Education Company has provided justification for Benchmark Education Company, as being the sole source of all of the products and programs, excluding trade books and PD Essentials, offered in Benchmark Education sales literature and 2022 catalog, which will be used by the District phonics program; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares Benchmark Education Company to be the sole vendor of all of the products and programs, excluding trade books and PD Essentials, offered in Benchmark Education sales literature and 2022 catalog, and not subject to competitive bidding under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, at the recommendation of the Superintendent per Board of Education Policy #6085, that the Board of Education hereby approves a proposal from Benchmark Education Company programs, in the amount of $65,215.50 and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a gift from the Society for Science & The Public, in the amount of $1,000.00, in honor of 1 Horace Greeley High School student who is a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 scholar. This gift will be used by the STEAM/Research programs.
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement for Investigative Services with A.F. Investigations, for 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 an Agreement Health & Welfare Services with the City School District of New Rochelle, for 3 students, in the amount of $1,427.00 per student, effective September 10, 2021 through June 24, 2022, and authorizes the Board President to execute the Agreement.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Year 2 Consulting Agreement with Insight Education Group, LLC, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Greenburgh North Castle UFSD for educational services for one student (#xxxx09), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to execute the following Change Order:
Change Order: RLJ Electric Corp. (HGHS EC-006)
Project: Horace Greeley High School & Chappaqua Library
Contractor: RLJ Electric Corp.
Description: Provides funds for all additional work performed by RLJ Electric Corp. and approved by Chappaqua CSD, per the attached change order log.
Amount: $392,878.74
5.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to Purchase Order #173434, in the amount of $392,878.74 to prove additional funds related to Change Order HGHS EC-006, and authorizes the Board President to execute the increase document.
5.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby establishes the stipend position of student mentor at the rate of $500 per semester per student mentee.
5.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an addendum to Product Schedule #1820424, master lease agreement #480977 with Lenovo Financial Services, previously approved by the Board on May 19, 2022, amending the ICE Swap Rate and increasing the new lease payment to $132,117.25, and authorizes the Board President to execute the addendum.
5.23 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.
5.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves budget transfers totaling $447,736.98, to cover negative payroll codes at June 30, 2022, and authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to approve the transfers.
5.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase to the “Sick/Compensated Absences” budget line (A2110-139-36-251) by the amount of $76,839.74, and the “Compensated Absences” budget line (A9089-880-36) by $184,904.30 as an additional budget appropriation to the 2021-2022 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund.
5.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a budget transfer dated June 30, 2022, in the amount of $759,042.49 to reallocate the technology lease budget from debt service to the lease purchase code, as required by accounting regulations, and authorizes the Board President to execute the transfer.
5.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with the Birchwood Swim & Tennis Club for use by the Horace Greeley High School girls swim team during the 2022-23 school year and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
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 Shelly DuBose of Refined Practices Consulting for July 2022.
6.2 Licensing & Maintenance Fee agreement with Educational Data Services, for the 2022-23 school year.
7. 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.
7.1 Change order HGHS EC-005 approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Horace Greeley High School and Chappaqua Library
Contractor: RLJ Electric Corp.
Description: Labor and materials required to decrease the stem length of light fixture type B1 per the attached CCN #61 dated 3/4/2021.
Amount: $1,416.82
8. Financials
8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor’s Report for June 2022 along with the Fiscal Year Summary for 2021-22.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for June 2022.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Extraclassroom Activities Report (Year End) for June 2022.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Thursday, August 11, 2022, 5:00 pm
Work Session – Facilities
Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 10:00 am
Opening Day
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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