Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda August 31, 2022
Revised: 8/29 at 2:58pm
8/30 at 2:45pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance
Livestream Video Link
Call the Meeting to Order at 9:45 am
Proposed Executive Session to discuss matters of health and safety, and litigation, subject to Board approval.
Reconvene public session at 10:00 am at Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
CCSD Facilities Planning Presentation #2
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 August 9, 2022 Board of Education Meeting.
3.2 BE IT TRESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the August 11, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting.
3.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct (Policy #5030).
3.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2022-23 District Safety Plan.
3.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts Regulation #7000: Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2022 23 – 2nd Reading and Adoption.
3.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the 2022 Building Conditions Surveys and the 5 Year Capital Plan as presented by KG&D Architects.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Andrew Corsilia, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development as the following: 504 Compliance Officer/Title II ADA Compliance Officer, Student Disability Discrimination Compliance Coordinator, Medicaid Compliance Officer, Payroll Certification Officer, District Title IX Decision Maker, District Title VI & Title VII Compliance Officer and DASA Coordinator for the 2022-23 school year, effective August 16, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Dr. Sandra Sepe as the following: District Title IX Coordinator and DASA Coordinator for the 2022-23 school year, effective August 31, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Dr. Joseph Sullivan as a DASA Coordinator for the 2022-23 school year, effective September 24, 2022.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the daily rate for BOCES Interns will be increased from $85.00 to $100.00 effective for the 2022/2023 school year.
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:
Michael Chaparro
Dimple Kirtikar
Brigid O’Mara
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitutes at the Building Specific substitute teacher rate:
Linda Bosco – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Samantha LaBarbera – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Amanda Eisner – Westorchard Elementary School
Sabrina Jakobsen – Seven Bridges Middle School
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a paid intern at the daily rate of $100.00 for the 2022/2023 school year through the PNW BOCES Internship Program:
Olivia Robertson (pending background check)
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:
Accucare Nursing and Home Care
Kole’s Occupational Therapy Services P.C.
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.
Moira McKenna – Teaching Assistant
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment date of Christine Free, Teacher of Music, Westorchard Elementary School, from August 31, 2022 to September 23, 2022, that was previously approved at the August 23, 2022 Board of Education meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment date of Jennifer Lazerson, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, from August 31, 2022 to September 26, 2022, that was previously approved at the August 23, 2022 Board of Education meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment date of Joseph Sullivan, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, from September 24, 2022 to September 26, 2022, that was previously approved at the August 23, 2022 Board of Education meeting.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Department Chairpersons for the 2022/2023 school year:
Robert E Bell Middle School
| Grade Level | Leader |
|---|---|
| 5th Grade | Eileen Kenna |
| 6th Grade | Patricia Adams |
| 7th Grade | Gabriella Rubeo |
| 8th Grade | Annie Madden |
| Specials | Laura Abbatantuono |
| Special Education Building Coordinator | Mary Comparetto |
Seven Bridges Middle School
| Grade Level | Leader |
|---|---|
| 7th Grade | Mallory Chinn |
| 8th Grade | Jamie Egan |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Specials | Donald Hiller-DuPont |
District-wide
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| K-12 Related Services | Anne DeCora |
| K-12 Psychological/Social Work | Jennifer Mezzancello |
| K-12 Committee on Special Education | Rosa Amendola |
| K-12 Committee on Special Education | Joseph Drew |
| K-12 Committee on Special Education | Rebecca Hale |
| MS English | Marissa DeFranca |
| MS World Language | Amy Durante |
| MS Science | Annie Madden |
| MS Counseling | Katie King |
| MS Special Area 1 (PE, Health, FACS) | Ellen Moskowitz |
| MS Special Area 2 (Art, Music, Tech) | Stanley Serafin |
| K-12 Music | Kathleen Feldman |
| K-12 Art | Zachary Arnold |
| K-12 Library | Pamela Schembri |
Resignation:
Ms. Megan Wilson, Teacher of Reading, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 24, 2022.
Ms. Kelley-Anne Lonergan, JV Volleyball A coach, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2022.
Ms. Theresa Swertfager, JV Volleyball B coach, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2022.
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Mr. Charles Buchanan, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Mr. Charles Buchanan, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2022 through November 30, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Jessica Hanson, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022 through October 31, 2022 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Coaching – Effective August 22, 2022 through November 1, 2022
| Sport | Level | Coach | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball | Junior Varsity A | Theresa Swertfager | 1 |
| Volleyball | Junior Varsity B | Kelley-Anne Lonergan | 3 |
| Football | Junior Varsity Assistant | Benjamin Potash | 2 |
4.2 Non-instructional
Resignations:
Maria G. Londono-Cabello, resigned her position as Teacher Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 13, 2022.
Amanda Eisner, resigned her position as Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
Evelyn Muniz-Flores, resigned her position as Senior Office Assistant-Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective August 25, 2022.
Vicki Jeffery, resigned her position as Office Assistant-Automated Systems (10 mos) at Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2022.
Appointments:
Daniele Catalioti, Cleaner at Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School, 40 hours/week, effective August 29, 2022.
Francisco Serna, Cleaner at Horace Greeley High School School, 40 hours/week, effective September 6, 2022.
Megan Gulotta, Health Aide (Session) at Westorchard Elementary School, 17.5 hours/week, effective September 6, 2022.
Sean Flanagan, Teacher Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, 18.75 hours/week (Session), per COSA contract, effective September 6, 2022.
Resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes an administrative leave of absence, without pay, for Mary Miele, effective July 18, 2022, through July 22, 2022 and August 15, 2022 through August 19, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes an administrative leave of absence, without pay, for Francesca Zacarolli, effective August 8, 2022 through August 12, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves an Employment Related Agreement regarding Employee #6390, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves an Employment Related Agreement regarding Employee #3826, 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. 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 August 31, 2022.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2022-23 School Year) reported to the Board on August 31, 2022.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Summit School at Nyack for educational services for one student (#xxxxx4), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Summit School at Nyack for educational services for one student (#xxxxx8), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract with the Summit School at Nyack for educational services for one student (#xxxxx9), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a proposal for professional services from KG&D Architects, PC, dated August 18, 2022, for Pre Bond Planning, in the amount of $24,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement for Consultant Services with Acture Solutions, Inc., for hardware and software technology support, network administration and database management, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in the amount of $98,170.71 per month, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement with Sivic Solutions Group, LLC, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, at a fixed fee of $7,200.00 per year and a contingency fee of 15% of Federal Medicaid revenues over and above the District revenues of #90,000 per year that the District is entitled to retain, based upon approval claims for services provided to special education classified students, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an Agreement for Services with Shelly DuBose for Mathematics Professional Development and Curriculum Alignment during the 2022-23 school year in an amount not to exceed $31,200.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Hawthorne Country Day School, effective July 5, 2022 through August 12, 2022 and September 12, 2022 through June 23, 2023 for provision of a special education program based on the New York State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services rates as outlined in Schedule B of the Agreement, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Bedford Central School District for the Hillside program for the 2022-23 school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with JJN Consulting for a Community Safety Survey, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves the District’s 2022-23 School Year Continuity of Learning Plan, as presented to the Board at this meeting.
5.14 WHEREAS, the resolution approving the execution of the 2022-23 tax warrant indicated the incorrect amount, but the underlying tax warrant and back-up documents were correct;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the resolution approving the execution of the 2022-23 tax warrant by correcting the amount of the tax warrant to $117,107,287.
5.15 RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO SERVE AS SEQRA LEAD AGENCY District-Wide Capital Improvements
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District (the “Board”) is considering a District-wide capital project to repair, upgrade and improve infrastructure upon properties of the District; and
WHEREAS, the capital project under consideration entails building construction, land disturbance and related activities at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, Westorchard Elementary School, Roaring Brook Elementary School, Robert E. Bell Middle School, Seven Bridges Middle School, and Horace Greeley High School, all located in the Hamlet of Chappaqua, Town of New Castle, Westchester County NY (collectively, the “Proposed Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project will require permits and/or approvals from the New York State Education Department and other agencies prior to implementation; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project is preliminarily classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a coordinated review, pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations, is appropriate and that it should serve as lead agency for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations, the Board concludes that it is the appropriate agency to serve as lead agency for the coordinated environmental review of the Proposed Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares its intent to be lead agency for the coordinated SEQRA review of the Proposed Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the School District Clerk to circulate a copy of this Resolution and the Notice of Intent to Serve as Lead Agency, together with a Project Description and Part 1 of the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) to all involved and interested agencies.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby awards the mini-bid for Security Guard Services under New York State OGS Contract award 23106 to Allied Universal effective September 1, 2022.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board President and Superintendent of Schools are hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Allied Universal Security ("Allied”) for security services between the District and Summit, in accordance with Section 2801-a(10), Education Law, and authorizes the Superintendent. A copy of such Memorandum of Understanding is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
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 Marilee Sprenger for professional development services on August 22, 2022.
6.2 An Agreement for Services with Evan Madin for professional development services during the 2022-23 school year.
6.3 An Agreement for Services with Emdin Support Services for a Keynote Address on August 31, 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 July 2022.
8.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for July 2022.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for July 2022.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for July 2022.
9. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, September 14, 2021, 7:30 pm
District Performance Report
Horace Greeley High School – Auditorium
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 7:30 pm
Audit Approval
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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