Minutes November 1, 2017

1.1

President's Report

Ms. Tipp spoke of the recent NYSSBA meeting and relayed information on the various items voted on by delegates to the meeting which included changes to the required registration information regarding teacher's certification, the 3020-a hearing process, the Taylor Law, tax cap requirements among other things. She also spoke about the recent WSPBA Regional Dinner for BOE members and Superintendents and matters highlighted there.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Ackerman began by congratulating John Chow on CCSD receiving a Triple A rating from Moody's. She spoke about working with Josh Block and the Foundation on the Innovative Partnership project. Dr. Ackerman mentioned that she and John Chow had recently met with Jill Shapiro and New Castle Recreation to discuss updated field/light usage charges to the town. They also met with staff from Summit Development to discuss working together to address benefits and challenges which will arise from the development of the Reader's Digest property. Dr. Ackerman thanked administrators and Dr. Sinha for facilitating the introduction of the newest CCSD faculty members to the BOE.

John Chow gave a brief update on the bid process for the upcoming bond projects at the elementary and middle schools along with an updated timeline.

Ms. Ford gave an update on the success of the recent Superintendent's Conference Day.

Dr. Sinha gave a brief update on the progress of Interactive. Student surveys were sent out on 11/1. Parent survey's will go out later in the week. There will be a presentation to the BOE on 12/6.

2.1

Policy No. 5077: Life Threatening Allergic Reactions - 1^st Reading

2.2

Policy No. 5078: Administration of Medication - 1^st Reading

3.1

Accept Minutes of the October 11, 2017 meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of the October 18, 2017 meeting

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:

• Audrey Brooks
• Brittany Brown
• Kerry Castro
• Robert Connick
• Cheryl Meehan
• Jane Weiser

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:

• Cole Benack

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

• Ms. Rashmi Sadana, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 2, 2017, $22,557, prorated.

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

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointments:

• Elizabeth Lyden - Clerk-School Monitor (Session) 35 hours/week at Bell Middle School effective October 23, 2017. Her annual salary will be $27,729, Step 6.
• Maura Olson - Clerk-School Monitor (Session) 35 hours/week at Bell Middle School effective October 23, 2017. Her annual salary will be $27,729, Step 6.
• Sylvia Siciliano - Senior Office Assistant-Automated Systems (10 month) 35 hours/week at Horace Greeley High School, effective November 16, 2017. Her annual salary will be $45,546, Step 12.

Requests for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

• Resolution to authorize Elizabeth Lyden to be on administrative leave of absence, without pay, beginning on October 23, 2017 and ending on October 29, 2017.
• Resolution to authorize Maura Olson to be on administrative leave of absence, without pay, beginning on October 23, 2017 and ending on November 5, 2017.

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on November 1, 2017.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Ardsley Union Free School District for educational services for one student in the AHS SC-Self-Contained 9-1-3 program for the 2017-18 school year for the sum of $51,921 plus additional services in the amount of $3,960, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Pleasantville Union Free School District for educational services for one student for the 2017-18 school year for the sum of $82,035, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for educational services for one student for the 2017-18 school year for the sum of $140,114.07, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Building Usage Fees for 2017-2018, effective November 2, 2017.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Consent Judgment to The King Street Development, LLC for assessment years 2009 through 2011 in the amount of $25,039.16.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Consent Judgment to the 569 King, LLC for assessment years 2009 through 2011 in the amount of $18,625.65.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Pamela Thornton to New Castle Community Media Center (NCCMC) for a two-year term beginning November 2, 2017 - May 31, 2019.

5.9

WHEREAS, in a letter, dated October 5, 2017, Fielding Nair International ("FNI") has advised the District that Milder Office ("Milder") is a sole source manufacturer and vendor for certain furnishings that are required as part of the new kinds of collaborative learning spaces in the District in that Milder is a combination of a commercial specialty furnishings company and innovative industrial design firm, their specialty furnishings have no comparative substitutes in the field and much of the details and hardware used in the manufacture of the specialty furnishings are proprietary and trademarked by Jonas Milder;

WHEREAS, the District has been advised by FNI that the unique features of the Milder specialty furnishings make it the only appropriate choice to support the multiple learning modalities and flexibility in the new collaborative learning spaces, which is in the best interest of the students attending District's programs;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares Milder Office to be the sole source manufacturer and vendor of such specialty furnishings for the District's collaborative learning spaces and that such specialty furnishings are not subject to competitive bidding under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the RJS+Associates proposal for food service planning, design and consulting services for the Robert E. Bell Middle School Cafeteria design and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement, as presented to the Board at this meeting.

5.11

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.

5.12

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a Renewal Award Recommendation for the 2017-18 School Year - Original Bid Award No. 957 Roofing Maintenance and Service to Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. for various rates, cost of materials & projects.

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves gift from The Greeley Sports Boosters to the Athletic Program in the amount of $2,425.00 to purchase a 3 piece rapid form immobilizer set, a portable sideline treatment table and a hydrocollator.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Chappaqua School Foundation InstaGrant Gift of Flexible Solving Platforms in the amount of of $2,500.00 submitted by Douglas Grafflin 3^rd Grade teacher, Warren Whitney.

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the proposals from Milder Office Inc. for furniture and casework for the capital projects at the elementary schools and middle schools, as presented to the Board at this meeting, for the following amounts:

Elementary Schools:

• Douglas Grafflin: $104,600
• Roaring Brook: $125,650
• Westorchard: $118,525

Middle Schools:

• Robert E. Bell: $73,737.50
• Seven Bridges: $74,800

5.16

WHEREAS, the Board of Education, in accordance with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, invited sealed bids for Capital Improvement at Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School which included Contract #2: Plumbing, and

WHEREAS, the bids were opened publicly on October 12^th, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes it to be in the best interests of the School District to reject all bids;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in the best interests of the School District, hereby rejects all bid for Contract #2 (Plumbing) of the CCSD Bid #B2017-12 entitled "Capital Improvement at Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School", and directs that Contract #2 be rebid.

5.17

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the Award Letter for Elementary School Projects from KG+D Architects, PC, dated October 26, 2017 for CCSD Bid # B2017-11 entitled "Capital Improvement Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, Roaring Brook Elementary School and Westorchard Elementary School," to award to the following contractors:

5.18

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the Award Letter for Middle School Projects from KG+D Architects, PC, dated October 26, 2017 for CCSD Bid # B2017-12 entitled "Capital Improvement at Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School," to award to the following vendors: