Agenda October 7, 2015

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Resolution for Board of Education to accept recommendations of Audit Committee: (1) accept the external audit report, (2) accept internal auditor's risk assessment update and (3) designate benefits as the next internal audit intensive review area.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Visit from Beijing National Day School

1.2.2

State Audit

2.

Organization

3.

Approvals & Ratification

3.1

Minutes of June 17, 2015 [Tabled from July 8, 2015 Board of Education public meeting]

3.2

Minutes of September 16, 2015

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

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 2015/2016 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:"

Scott Levin.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates two 1.0 FTE Assistant 7-8th Grade Cross Country Coach positions at a rating of 30 points each as per the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Assistant 7-8th Grade Cross Country Coach at Robert E. Bell Middle School and a 1.0 FTE Assistant 7-8th Grade Cross Country Coach at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective for the 2015/2016 school year. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting:"

Resignation:

Mr. David Weintraub, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 18, 2015.

Ms. Patricia Adams, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 18, 2015.

Ms. Marianne McGee, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 28, 2015.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 21, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Request for Extension of Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Gina Gomes, Teacher of Physical Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective November 23, 2015 through November 30, 2015.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Mr. Thomas Locmajian, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 21, 2015.

Ms. Jannel King, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 8, 2015.

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. David Weintraub, 7-8th Grade Cross Country Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 19, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Sheila Larkin, 7-8th Grade Cross Country Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 28, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2

Non-instructional

Resignation:

Randi Robinson Cohen - Director of Continuing Education, resigned effective September 30, 2015.

Appointment:

Maura Marcon - Director of Continuing Education, effective October 1, 2015.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on October 7, 2015.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the signing, by the Board President, along with the Superintendent of Schools, of the Signature Page for SED Hardship Waiver No. 1, covering the period from November 15, 2015 through March 15, 2016, to allow for the continuation of the negotiations process for filing an APPR Plan compliant with the requirements of §3012-d of the Education Law. A copy of said application shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

5.3

Agreement with NPORT to provide nursing services to students during the 2015-16 school year at the following rates: Registered Nurse:$53/Hour; Registered Nurse 1:1: $57/Hour; Licensed Practical Nurse: $38/Hour; Licensed Practical Nurse 1:1: $42/Hour.

5.4

Approve Agreement with the Community School for Educational Services from September 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at the rate of $255.46 per day.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Proposal for Architect/Engineering Services of KG&D Architects for the Horace Greeley High School Driveway Reconfiguration project, as set forth in the proposal to the District, dated September 25, 2015 and authorizes the commencement of Phase I of the project with the understanding that each additional phase of the project will require prior written approval by the District.

5.6

Approve gift from Rosemary and Marc Reisch of a Yamaha Grand Piano C2, Serial # 5925515, to the Chappaqua Central School District. Assessed value is between $12,000 and $15,000.

5.7

Renewal Award Recommendation for the 2015-16 School Year - Original Bid Award No. 934 Construction Labor and Materials: General Construction to J.A.C. Building & Development Group, Inc. for various rates, cost of materials, & projects.

5.8

Bid Renewal Award Recommendation for the 2015-16 School Year - Original Bid No. 909 - Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. - lump sum amount $85,804 plus various rates.

6.

Facilities

7.

Policy Committee

8.

Financials

8.1

Revenue Report - as of August 31, 2015.

8.2

Expenditures Report - as of August 31, 2015.

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 7:30 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School/Academic Commons

Teaching & Learning - Elementary Schools

11.

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
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Email: board@ccsd.ws