Agenda August 5, 2015

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Horace Greeley High School

Convene meeting at 6:30 p.m. which we anticipate will enter into Executive Session to discuss employment history of particular persons.

Presiding Officer: Warren Messner

Re-convene public meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Victoria Tipp

Presentations:

Energy Performance Contract

Tax Rates

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.2

Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Summer work

 

2.

Organization

 

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 & Ratification

 

 

3.1

Minutes of July 8, 2015

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

Appointment: Probationary

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education appoints Laura Dubak, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 10, 2015, in the tenure area of High School Assistant Principal.

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education appoints Steven Listengart, Teacher of Music, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Music effective August 31, 2015 through August 30, 2019, 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.

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education appoints Marina Arcara, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary Education effective August 31, 2015 through August 30, 2019, 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.

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education appoints Joyce Fischer, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English effective August 31, 2015 through August 30, 2019, 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.

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education appoints Jonathan Gellert, Teacher of Theater, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Art effective August 31, 2015 through August 30, 2019, 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: Regular Substitute

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Jessica Towle, Regular Substitute Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Art, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Art position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Art position at Robert E. Bell Middle School/Seven Bridges Middle School effective 7/1/15.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an "as needed" basis":

Maija Cekic,

Francesca Hagadus-McHale, and

Lisbeth Rath.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints the individual listed as per diem home tutor to be employed effective July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015:

Edward Burns.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the parental leave of absence for Elizabeth Morhardt, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Resignation:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation for purposes of retirement of Phyllis Miller, Teacher of Speech/Language, District wide, effective October 22, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Dr. Joseph Schippa, School Psychologist, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 6, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Maija Cekic, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Lauren Pinsley, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 28, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Amanda Greenway, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School and Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 30, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Robert Ned Bowen, Teaching Assistant at Horace Greeley High School, effective August 6, 2015.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Appointment:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Frances French - Registered Nurse (0.5 FTE) at Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015. Her salary will be $26,911.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Lisa Liberatore - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 24 hours per week, effective September 1, 2015. Her salary will be $16.00 per hour.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Rachel Marino - Athletic Trainer - District-wide, effective August 15, 2015. Her salary will be $48,000.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Clare Weber, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School to 31.25 hours per week, effective September 1, 2015.

Resignation:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ann Lim - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School resigned, effective July 6, 2015.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

CSE summaries dated August 5, 2015.

 

 

5.2

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 2015-2016 school year a sum not to exceed $117,901,688 for School District purposes and a sum not to exceed $3,020,724 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.)

 

 

5.3

Resolution issuing a tax warrant.

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

 

 

5.4

Resolution for New York State Environmental Quality Review Act report for Capital Projects.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua CSD desires to embark upon capital improvements at each of the District's facilities in connection with an energy performance project (the "project"); and

WHEREAS, said improvements are subject to classification under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and

WHEREAS, the replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes is classified as a Type II Action under the current Department of Environmental Conservation SEQRA Regulations (Section 6 N.YC.R.R. 617.5(c)(2)); and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Regulations declare Type II Actions to be actions that have no significant impact on the environment and require no further review under SEQRA; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education, as the only involved agency, has examined all information related to the project and has determined, based upon the recommendation from ECG Engineering, P.C., in connection with its review and examination of the project, that the energy performance project is classified as a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c) (2) of the SEQRA Regulations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares itself as the lead agency in connection with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that the energy performance project is a Type II Action, which requires no further review under SEQR; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby shall forward an official copy of this Resolution to the New York State Education Department in connection with its request for approval of the project from the New York State Education Department.

 

 

5.5

Approve Energy Performance Contract with Johnson Controls Inc. that will achieve a total of $300,973 in O&M and Rebate Project Benefits and a guaranteed total of $4,055,242 in Measured Project Benefits during the term of this Agreement, for Total Project Benefits of $4,356,215.

 

 

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the budget transfer A, B, and C for 2014-15 school year. A copy of said transfers shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the transfer of the following reserve fund to the General Fund as specified in the approved 2015-16 budget:

Retirement Contribution Fund: $150,000

 

 

5.8

Agreement with Rebecca School for the 2015-2016 school year starting September 9, 2015 - June 22, 2016 for one student, the sum of $94,600.

 

 

5.9

Approve contract with Bedford Central School District for SAIL, effective July 6, 2015 - August 14, 2015, for the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by New York State.

 

 

5.10

Approve contract with Bedford Central School District for SAIL II, effective September 2, 2015 - June 23, 2016, for the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by New York State.

 

 

5.11

Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Yorktown Central School District for 1 child at a rate of $1,192.09 per child effective September 2, 2014 to June 24, 2015.

 

 

5.12

Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Greenburgh Central School District for 2 children at a rate of $890.95 per child effective September 3, 2014 to June 25, 2015.

 

 

5.13

Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with the Bedford Central School District for 18 children at a rate of $1,008.89 per child effective September 2, 2014 to June 25, 2015.

 

 

5.14

Proposed lunch budget for 2015-16 budget with supporting documentation attached.

 

 

5.15

Approve A la carte price list for 2015-16 school year.

 

 

5.16

Approve Aramark contract extension required by SED for 2015-16.

 

 

5.17

Approve Summer Transportation Contract effective July 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 in the amount of $223,667.84.

 

 

5.18

Agreement with Educational & Management Services, Inc. for $21,000 effective July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

 

 

5.19

Agreement with J & D Ultra Care Corp. to provide nursing services to students at the rate of $45-$50/hour during the 2015-16 school year.

 

 

5.20

Agreement with State University of New York at Purchase College for the use of facilities for the estimated amount of $23,500 for the 2015-16 school year.

 

 

5.21

Approve contract for Summer School Educational Services with Ardsley Union Free School District for the 2015-16 school year for one (1) student.

 

 

5.22

Approve contract for with Green Chimneys for the 2015-16 school year.

 

 

5.23

WHEREAS, Tandberg Educational, Inc. is a sole source vendor or SANAKO 1200 Foreign Language Software with unique features and functionality unavailable in other software; and

WHEREAS, Tandberg Educational, Inc. has sole rights in the State of New York to sell SANAKO 1200 Foreign Language Software; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares Tandberg Educational, Inc. to be the sole course for SANAKO 1200 Foreign Language Software and is not subject to competitive bidding under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.

 

 

5.24

Approve gift of a previously owned Smartboard and Projector to CCSD valued at $2,000 donated by Thomas Bradbury, Labrador Technology.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Approve Treasurer's Report - Extra Classroom Accounts as of June 30, 2015 for school year 2014-2015.

 

 

7.2

Approve Treasurer's Report - June 2015.

 

8.

Communications

 

9.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, August 31, 2015 - 10:30 a.m. at Horace Greeley High School

 

10.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Terry Dell'olio 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

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ADDENDUM
August 5, 2015

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 FTE Assistant Principal position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Assistant Principal position at Horace Greeley High School effective 8/10/15.

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes one 1.0 FTE Assistant Principal position. This action results in the abolishment of 1.0 FTE Assistant Principal position at Horace Greeley High School effective 8/20/15.