Agenda August 11, 2017

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Superintendent's Report

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes an appeal regarding the determination on unemployment insurance issued by the New York State Department of Labor regarding Employee No. 4056.

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:

• Shannon Hubertus
• Sabina Slade

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute athletic trainers to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective August 14, 2017 through June 1, 2018:

• John Cotter
• Thomas Williams

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 2017/2018 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

• Dr. Scott Levin
• Kate DeMagistris
• K3 Transition Resources LLC

Resolution: Amended Agreement from July 6, 2017 BOE Meeting:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreement for Services for the individual listed below effective for the 2017/2018 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

• Monique Scollan

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed to be appointed to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended Year Program from July 31, 2017 through August 18, 2017, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education.

• Susan Miller - Special Education Teacher

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby appoints Sheila Silverman to the position of Interim Assistant Principal at Horace Greeley High School, on a contract basis, and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute a contract in lieu of probation on behalf of the District with Sheila Silverman whereby she shall perform services as an Interim Assistant Principal in the District for the periods set forth in the Agreement (effective August 11, 2017) and subject to the terms of said contract. Said contract shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby appoints Alison Porcelli to the position of Interim Principal at Roaring Brook Elementary School, on a contract basis, and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute a contract in lieu of probation on behalf of the District with Alison Porcelli, whereby she shall perform services as an Interim Principal in the District for the periods set forth in the Agreement (effective August 11, 2017) and subject to the terms of said contract. Said contract shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

• Mr. Joshua Culwell-Block, Teacher of Mathematics/Director of STEAM, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 10, 2017 through February 28, 2018.
• Ms. Erica Gallinelli, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
• Ms. Kelly Sposito, Guidance Counselor, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

Appointment: Probationary

• Mr. Joshua Culwell-Block, Director of Technology and Innovation, District wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Director of Technology and Innovation effective August 11, 2017 through August 10, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Ms. Anna Kushnir, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English effective August 31, 2017 through August 30, 2021, 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. Andrea O'Dell, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary Education effective August 31, 2017 through August 30, 2021, 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. Ellen Paradiso, Library Media Specialist, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Library Media Specialist effective August 31, 2017 through August 30, 2021, 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: Part Time

• Ms. Lindsay Stevens, (.5 FTE) Teacher of Mathematics, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Regular Substitute

• Mr. Conor Lander, Regular Substitute Guidance Counselor, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Regular Substitute

• Ms. Jessica Wrenn, Regular Substitute Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective August 14, 2017 through November 3, 2017

Appointment: Coaching - Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 5, 2017 through November 3, 2017

Appointment: Coaching - Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 5, 2017 through November 3, 2017

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, August 14, 2017 through November 3, 2017

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation:

• Diane Lugo - resigning as Senior Office Assistant-Automated Systems (25 hours/week) at Horace Greeley High School, effective July 31, 2017.
• Donna McBride - resigning as Health Aide at Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2017.

Appointments:

• Diane Lugo - Office Assistant - Automated Systems (12 month) 35 hours/week at the Athletic Department, effective August 1, 2017.
• Sarah Madureira, Registered Nurse at Horace Greeley High School, effective August 11, 2017.
• Lora Radovanovich - Office Assistant-Automated Systems (12 month) 35 hours/week in the Education Center, effective August 23, 2017.
• Donna McBride - Office Assistant-Automated Systems (Session) at Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2017.
• Jennifer Greco, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, increase hours from 24 hours/week to 31.25 hours/week, effective September 1, 2017.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

• Lora Radovanovich - Office Assistant-Automated Systems, August 25, 2017 (one day unpaid).

Salary Change:

• Ronald Melito - Head Custodian at Roaring Brook Elementary School salary change from Step 11 to Step 12 effective July 1, 2017.

5.1

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes its President to sign an addendum agreement to the 2017-18 Retainer Agreement with the law firm of Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert, LLP, dated August 9, 2017, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said addendum agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes its President to sign a Settlement Agreement in PERB Case No. U-35867, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the revised Engineering Design Services Proposal, dated July 20, 2017, from Woodard & Curran Engineering P.A. P.C., in the amount of $168,700, for services related to the Proposed Synthetic Turf Field & Lighting Improvement Project, Horace Greeley High School Field C, as presented to the Board at this meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute the Proposal Letter Authorization to Proceed.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the revised Engineering Design Services Proposal, dated July 20, 2017, from Woodard & Curran Engineering P.A. P.C., in the amount of $39,200, for services related to the rehabilitation of the existing natural grass athletic field at Robert E. Bell Middle School, as presented to the Board at this meeting, and authorizes the Board President to execute the Proposal Letter Authorization to Proceed.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Court Order Judgment refund to Dolores Alfred/Alfredo Group LLC for assessment years 2012-2016 in the amount of $10,006.26.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves PNW BOCES 2017-18 Contract of Services in the amount of $1,206,364, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this agreement.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Summer Transportation Contract effective July 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 in the amount of $212,944.52, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Independent Contractor Services with Marissa Greenfeld, as Continuing Education Assistant for school year 2017-18, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $8,000 annually, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.9

Certification of Acceptance for Districts and Nonpublic Schools for Free and Reduced Meal or Special Milk Program Policy Statement.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the contract with Angela Stockman of WNY Education Associates for Literacy consultation to work with Grades 3-6 in the Maker Writing Workshop, August 21-25, 2017 in the amount of $11,000 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President and Superintendent of Schools to execute the 2016-17 APPR Implementation Certification Form for its Annual Professional Performance Review for classroom teachers and building principals covered pursuant to Education Law Section 3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents.

5.12

Resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters of the School District at the Annual Meeting to raise for the budget for the 2017-18 school year a sum not to exceed $119,571,688 for School District purposes and a sum not to exceed $3,085,869 for Library purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Board hereby fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll.

(Attached document must have Date and Hour of Adoption recorded.)

5.13

Resolution issuing a tax warrant.

(Attached document must indicate vote and signature of each board member.)

8.1

Per Year-End Audit for School Year 2016-17, Reclass Budget Allocations to Cover Negative Variances

8.2

Treasurer's Report - June 2017

8.3

Quarterly Central Treasurer's Report - Extraclassroom Activity Accounts - June 30, 2017

8.4

Audit of Claims - June 2017