Minutes January 10, 2018

1.1

President's Report

President Tipp spoke of the Governor's recent "State of the State" address and mentioned that it did not encompass issues of K-12 education, and also that State aid numbers have not yet been released.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Ackerman spoke briefly about the issues surrounding changes in SALT (State and Local Tax) deductions and assured the community that the District is aware of the impact that changes will have on the community. She then thanked the custodial staff who worked tirelessly early Monday morning at Seven Bridges to clean up after a sprinkler issue in order for the building to be able to open for students. She also thanked Josh Block and his team for their work on the new website and pointed out that we are working very hard to be able to post fully ADA compliant documents and videos as soon as possible. Finally she encouraged the community to participate in the Thoughtexchange survey through the District's website.

3.1

Accept Minutes of December 6, 2017 Board of Education Meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of December 8, 2017 Board of Education 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:

• Sarah Breen
• Hadija Davidson
• Anna Miller
• Timothy Reilly
• Kate Venditto

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as student teachers, interns and/or classroom observers for the 2017/2018 school year:

• Antonia Magic
• Sean McKenna
• Lindsay Stevens

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 (FTE) English as a New Language (ENL) position due to an increase in need. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 (FTE) ENL position district-wide effective January 22, 2018.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

• Ms. Patricia Wolff, Teacher of English, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2018.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

• Ms. Lauren Reisner, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 8, 2018 through February 2, 2018.

Appointment: Probationary

• Ms. Nadia Buffa, Teacher of English as a New Language, district-wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English as a Second Language effective January 22, 2018 through January 21, 2022, 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. Elona Coku, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services, Westorchard Elementary School, effective January 8, 2018 through May 17, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective January 11, 2018 through March 17, 2018

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective January 11, 2018 through March 17, 2018

4.2

Non-Instructional

Appointment:

• Ms. Christina Ahern, Registered Nurse at Horace Greeley High School, effective January 8, 2018.

Resignation for the purpose of retirement:

• Ms. Terry Michelotti, Office Assistant - Automated Systems, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 30, 2018.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem clerical/aide substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, at a salary of $15.00 per hour:

• Tracy Franks, effective January 3, 2018
• Jeanne Sherry, effective January 31, 2018

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on January 10, 2018.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a contract with Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc., for Capital Improvements at Elementary Schools, dated November 29, 2017, in the amount of $83,786.83, as presented to the Board and incorporated in the minutes of this meeting and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a contract with Dobtol Construction LLC, for Capital Improvements at Middle Schools, dated November 1, 2017, in the amount of $1,802,424.00, as presented to the Board and incorporated in the minutes of this meeting and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District for 6 students at a rate of $1115.42 per student, effective September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health and Welfare Services with Irvington Union Free School District for one student at a rate of $1208.88 per student, effective September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Contract for Educational Services with Byram Hills Central School District for the 2017-18 school year at the rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.7

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the terms of the Release and Settlement Agreement involving IHRS Case Number 601812, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to execute such Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes its President to sign a Consent & Release Agreement with the Town of New Castle regarding its Streetscape & Infrastructure Improvement Project, No. SSP-02, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

[Tabled from November 15, 2017 Board of Education public meeting]

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the terms of the Release and Settlement Agreement involving Student Number 700210, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute such Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District.

6.1

Change order #RC-01-RBF approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Chappaqua CSD Bell MS Flat Roof + Lot - Bell Middle School

Contractor: Milcon Construction Corp.

Description: Flat Roof and Parking Lot Repairs - Drain Line Cleaning RBMS

Amount: $1,091.92

6.2

Change order #RC-01-HS approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Chappaqua CSD Capital Improvements - HGHS

Contractor: Milcon Construction Corp.

Description: Infrastructure Improvements - Drain Line Cleaning at HGHS

Amount: $901.34

6.3

Change order #RC-02-HS approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Chappaqua CSD Capital Improvements - HGHS

Contractor: Milcon Construction Corp.

Description: Deck Replacement - HGHS

Amount: $1,767.94

6.4

Change order #RC-03-HS approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Chappaqua CSD Capital Improvements - HGHS

Contractor: Milcon Construction Corp.

Description: Overhang Closure between Roof H8 and Roof H9 - HGHS

Amount: $6,482.14

6.5

Change order #DG 11/1/17 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Back Flow at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Final tie in for back flow

Amount: $3,024.00

7.1

Treasurer's Report - November 2017

7.2

Claims Auditor's Report - November 2017

7.3

Appropriation Status Report - December 2017

7.4

Revenue Status Report - December 2017