Minutes September 13, 2016

Sept. 27, 2016
Encl. 3.1

MINUTES

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

September 13, 2016
Horace Greeley High School

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Present:

Board of Education
Alyson Gardner, President
Victoria Tipp, Vice President
Warren Messner
Jeffrey Mester
Karen Visser

 

Present:

Staff Members

Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent

Dr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Dr. Kusum Sinha, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development

Terry Dell'olio, District Clerk/Executive Assistant to Superintendent

 

President Gardner convened the public meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Moved by Victoria Tipp to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s) and seek legal advice. Seconded Jeffrey Mester. Motion carried 5-0.

Moved by Karen Visser to reconvene the public board meeting at 7:42 p.m. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.

Presentations:

District Vision & Goals

Dr. McKay stated that the District is moving active learning forward. Our students are engaged in authentic projects using their content knowledge. Dr. McKay shared that this year we are focusing on two main goals - the use of time and configuration of space and technology to provide opportunities for students to collaborate, be creative and be innovative. The second goal is teaching students to make good decisions to persevere, and be resilient. All of which is built around the Board of Education Strategic Teaching & Learning Question.

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School Report Card

Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Mary Ford, Director of K-12 Literacy, and Robert Rhodes, Principal, Horace Greeley High School reported on the New York State assessment results for the 2014-15 school year, district-wide literacy assessments for the last five years, and the results of High School Regents and AP Exams for the 2015-16 school year.

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1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

President Gardner spoke about the need to find the best ways to guard against things in the future, create a more supportive environment, focus on active learning, and to keep children on the forefront of every action.

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1.2

Superintendent's Report

Dr. McKay outlined our ongoing effort to support students and staff since the arrest of Mr. Schraufnagel, what the District did last year to ensure the safety of our students and what is in place for this year. The District will continue to review our supervision, procedures, policies, support, and education around the topic for students, parents, and staff.

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2.

Organization

3.

Approvals & Ratification

3.1

Minutes of September 1, 2016

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held September 1, 2016, as presented. Motion carried 3-0. Board members Jeffrey Mester and Karen Visser abstained as they were not present at the September 1, 2016 Board meeting.

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby establishes the rate of pay for substitute nurses for specialized skills to be $240/day effective September 14, 2016.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby changes the rate of pay for the following positions as follows, effective September 14, 2016:

Scorekeeper: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Scoreboard Operator: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Chain Crew: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Shot Clock Operator: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Game Announcer: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Timekeeper: One unit of Chaperone Pay as per CCT Contract

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Business Education, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Business Education position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Business Education position at the District wide Schools effective 1/3/17.

Resignation:

Ms. Elisa Leitao, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2016.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Katherine Wears, Teacher of Business Education, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Business Education effective January 3, 2017 through January 2, 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

Mr. Michael Yoder, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 7, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, A(BA), $32,319, prorated.

Mr. Charles Buchanan, (.5) Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective September 6, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $2,211.

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. David Weintraub, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,476.

Ms. Annette Hawkins, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $3,444.

Mr. Michael Yoder, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 7, 2016 through November 4, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $5,172, prorated.

ADDENDUM

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Jennifer Kuo, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 15, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $29,004, prorated.

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Victoria Tipp to approve all items in 4.1 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Instructional, in one omnibus motion, as amended. Motion carried 5-0.

 

4.2

Non-Instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Resignation:

Christie Corsillo - Office Assistant-Automated Systems at the Education Center, resigned effective September 7, 2016.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education eliminates Rosellen Amoriello's position as Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2016.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser to approve all items in 4.2 Recommended for Action, Personnel, Non-Instructional, in one omnibus motion. Motion carried 5-0.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Summer School Educational Services 2016-17 with Ardsley Union Free School District, at a rate set by New York State Education Department, and authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute this agreement.

Moved by Karen Visser, seconded by Victoria Tipp to table Item 5.1 until further clarification. Motion carried 5-0.

 

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Court Order Judgment refund to Dorothy Fay for assessment year 2009-2013 in the amount of $12,024.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves the Court Order Judgment refund to Dorothy Fay for assessment year 2009-2013 in the amount of $12,024. Motion carried 5-0.

 

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with iTutor.com effective September 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for homebound instruction and support at a rate of $49 per individual session and $99 per group session hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with iTutor.com effective September 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for homebound instruction and support at a rate of $49 per individual session and $99 per group session hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
 

ADDENDUM

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an Addendum Agreement, dated September 14, 2016, to its Retainer Agreement with its attorneys Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, dated July 6, 2016.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an Addendum Agreement, dated September 14, 2016, to its Retainer Agreement with its attorneys Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, dated July 6, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.
 

ADDENDUM #2

 

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes transportation pursuant to the provision of Education Law Section 3635 for residents of the District attending public school districts where there is a current transportation route, and there is no additional cost to the District for the 2016-17 school year.

Moved by Victoria Tipp, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education authorizes transportation pursuant to the provision of Education Law Section 3635 for residents of the District attending public school districts where there is a current transportation route, and there is no additional cost to the District for the 2016-17 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

6.

Facilities

Board members Jeffrey Mester and Karen Visser, as Facilities Committee members, thanked Joe Gramando, Director of Facilities, and his entire buildings and grounds staff for all the work they did over the summer. President Gardner thanked Board members Jeffrey Mester and Karen Visser for their work on the new cafeteria at Horace Greeley High School. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business, stated the District is required by New York State to test all water outlets in the schools over the next few months.

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7.

Policy Committee

7.1

Code of Ethics - Revised 06/15/16, 1st Reading
[Tabled from August 2, 2016 Board of Education public meeting]

7.2

AIS (Academic Intervention Services) Policy - 1st Reading

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Item 7.1 remains on the table. Item 7.2 will move to a 2nd reading.

8.

Audit Committee

8.1

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sam Shimer and Karen Kowgios as members of the Audit Committee effective September 1, 2016.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Jeffrey Mester that the Board of Education accepts the resignations of Sam Shimer and Karen Kowgios as members of the Audit Committee effective September 1, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.

Board member, Warren Messner, as a member of the Audit Committee, thanked Mr. Shimer and Ms. Kowgios for their years of work with the committee.

 

8.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves Board member, Jeffrey Mester to represent Warren Messner at the September 14, 2016 Audit Committee meeting.

Moved by Warren Messner, seconded by Victoria Tipp that the Board of Education approves Board member, Jeffrey Mester to represent Warren Messner at the September 14, 2016 Audit Committee meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

9.

Financials

9.1

Revenue Status Report - July 1 to August 31, 2016

9.2

Appropriation Status Summary Report - July 1 to August 31, 2016

Moved by Jeffrey Mester, seconded by Karen Visser that the Board of Education approves Item 9.1 and Item 9.2, in one omnibus motion, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

10.

Communications

Board member, Karen Visser, as a member of the Communications Committee, noted there was a "glitch" on the ChappApp Calendar. It is still working on the website and is currently being updated. Ms. Visser shared that the New Castle Community Day is Saturday, September 17.

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11.

Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
7:30 p.m. - Horace Greeley High School, Academic Commons

12.

Adjournment

Moved by Alyson Gardner, seconded by Victoria Tipp to adjourn this meeting at 10:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.


Respectfully submitted,

Therese Dell'olio
District Clerk / Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Alyson Gardner
Board President

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