Agenda October 11, 2017

Agenda
and
Addendum

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Audit Approval

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance - Jeffrey Mester

Convene public meeting 5:30 pm which we anticipate will enter into Executive Session immediately to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) and litigation.

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

New York State School Board Association Annual Conference to be held on October 12, 2017

  • Discuss proposed resolutions

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Presentation:

Audit Approval

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education: 1) accepts the external audit report, 2) accepts the internal auditor's risk assessment report, and 3) accepts the Audit Committee's recommendation to designate "Revenue, Receipts, and Transfers" and "Capital Projects" as the next internal audit intensive review areas.

2.

Committee Reports

Questions and Comments:

We welcome public inquiries, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your inquiry to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone.

3.

Approvals & Ratifications

3.1

Accept Minutes of the July 12, 2017 meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of the July 27, 2017 meeting

3.3

Accept Minutes of the August 9, 2017 meeting

3.4

Accept Minutes of the August 11, 2017 meeting

3.5

Accept Minutes of the August 31, 2017 meeting

3.6

Accept Minutes of the September 13, 2017 meeting

3.7

Accept Minutes of the September 27, 2017 meeting

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:

  • Vita Materasso
  • Felix Nicodemo
  • Lindsay Stevens

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:

  • Jeffrey H. Sacks

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2017/2018 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:

  • Britt Asmundsson
  • Nicole Aurand
  • Charles Buchanan
  • Diane Burkart
  • Margaret Callinan
  • Karen Carey
  • Jayne Carlson
  • AnnMarie Castro
  • Robin Castronova
  • Adriana Del Pozzo
  • Dawn Dellner
  • Vicki Devine
  • Mary Farrell
  • Eileen Farrington
  • Miriam Fernandez
  • Megan Fina
  • Susan Fitzgerald
  • June Fragale
  • Sherrie Goldstein
  • Karen Greco
  • Marissa Greenfeld
  • Erin Johansen
  • Kuihwa Kim
  • Andrea Kosakowski
  • Mirjam Lord
  • Sara Madureira
  • Jennifer Makanju
  • Maura Marcon
  • Ann Marie Masciana
  • Joanne Mastrocola
  • Dana McBride
  • Donna McBride
  • Pamela Minutoli
  • Jennifer Monaco
  • Lisa Muoio
  • Kathleen O'Donnell
  • David Petrovich
  • Maria Ruggiero
  • Joan Salamone
  • Monique Scollan
  • Gretta Seidel
  • Helen Teevan
  • AnnMarie Tetelman
  • Brian Vermette
  • Diane Wendel

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the probationary term of Elementary Teacher, Andrea O'Dell, shall be amended to terminate on August 31, 2020, 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, Rebecca Ebstein, shall be amended to terminate on August 31, 2020, based upon receipt of proof of tenure in a New York State public school district.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

  • Ms. Alexandra Brown, Guidance Counselor, Robert E. Bell Middle Schools, effective October 10, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Lisa Bradley, Teacher of Foreign Language, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 26, 2017 through January 31, 2018.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

  • Ms. Irene Surace, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective October 16, 2017.

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective November 6, 2017 through March 17, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Girls Basketball

Varsity

Sarah Benischek

Boys Basektball

Varsity

Felix Nicodemo

JV-A

John Alkalay

JV-B

Elizabeth Lops

Ice Hockey

Varsity

Daniel Perito

Bowling

Varsity

Annamarie Marasco

JV

Mark Jagels

Wrestling

Co-Varsity

Michael DeBellis

Co-Varsity

Anthony Tortora

Co-JV

Anthony Tortora

Co-JV

Michael DeBellis

Modified-Bell

Khaled Dassan

Boys Swimming

Varsity

Margaret Kaplan

Asst. Varsity

Suzanne Guziec

JV

Michael Darland

Indoor Track

Varsity

Susan Miller

Modified-Bell

Robert Raguette

Modified-SB

Charles McKenna

Skiing

Varsity

Richard Marasco

Cheerleading

Varsity

Karlieann Siciliano

Athletic Coordinator

Co-Winter

Charles Buchanan

Co-Winter

Ann Marie Tetelman

Unpaid Volunteer

Boys Swimming

Michelle Saccurato

Wrestling

Connor Lander

Wrestling

Anthony Marino

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of Laura LoBreglio, Clerk, Horace Greeley High School, from August 20, 2017 to July 31, 2017.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby amends the administrative leave of absence, without pay, of Laura LoBreglio to beginning July 31, 2017 and ending August 29, 2017 in order to comply with Westchester County Civil Service rules.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on October 11, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Anderson Center for Autism, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 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 Appendix A of the Agreement, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Altaris Consulting Group, LLC for a situational analysis to evaluate and strengthen the safety and security of Horace Greeley High School, the viability of emergency plans and the overall level of emergency preparedness and management in the school, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Warren Berger (WBLK Media, Inc.) to perform consulting services for Professional Development, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement

5.5

Approve gift from Greeley Class of 2017 to the Chappaqua Central School District in the amount of $2,800.35 to purchase new furniture for the counseling office.

6.

Facilities

6.1

Change order #8 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Competition Field - Horace Greeley High School

Contractor: Laura Li Industries

Description: Surplus fill credit (less off-site trucking needed)

Amount: ($3,000.00)

6.2

Change order #5 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Senior Parking Lot Lighting - Horace Greeley High School

Contractor: The NY-Conn Corporation

Description: Site Lighting Feed Conduit Repair

Amount: $2,393.00

7.

Financials

7.1

Revenue Status Report - from 7/1/2017 to 9/30/2017

7.2

Appropriation Status Summary Report - from 7/1/2017 to 9/30/2017

7.3

Treasurer's Report - September 2017

7.4

Quarterly Central Treasurer's Report - as of September 30, 2017

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Strategic Planning
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School Innovative & Programmatic Highlights

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.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING MEETING

/lke


ADDENDUM

OCTOBER 11, 2017

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Tony Sinanis to perform consulting services for Professional Development, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.