Agenda December 9, 2015

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Westchester Putnam School Board Association breakfast and network with Regent, Judith Johnson

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Coalition for Youth

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 November 18, 2015

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

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:

Stephen Rome.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Physical Education, the Board of Education hereby increases by .1 FTE an existing .4 FTE Physical Education position. This action results in the creation of a .5 FTE Physical Education position at Horace Greeley High School effective 12/10/15.

Increase in Position - Part Time (.4) to (.5):

Mr. Anthony Vaglica, (.5) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 10, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Ms. Amy Stuber, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 20, 2015.

Ms. Brittany Meshberg, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective December 7, 2015.

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. John DiGuglielmo, Junior Varsity Boys' Basketball, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 1, 2015 through March 2, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Anthony Marino, Wrestling, Horace Greeley High School, effective December 1, 2015 through March 2, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective December 10, 2015, pending fingerprint clearance and background check:

Diane Burkart.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on December 9, 2015.

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract with White Plains City School District for participation in Students Targeting Achievement and Reintegration (S.T.A.R) program for one part-time student at a rate of $141.36 per school day and per pupil therapeutic support services at a rate of $844.55 per month per academic school year for part time students ($282.70 per day and $1,689.08 per month for full time students), effective September 2, 2015 - June 24, 2016, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the establishment of the Tom Whalen Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $9,999. Tom was a graduate of Horace Greeley High School who played football as a "special team player" and had a passion for sports writing. It is requested that the recipient of this scholarship be a football player who contributed most as a "special team" individual.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the FNI Proposed Pilot Projects Agreement in the amount of $122,800 with expenses not to exceed $8,500 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the FNI Agreement for architectural design and planning for Horace Greeley High School - Integrated Campus Plan Implementation: Phase 2 - Building L in the amount of $220,500 with expenses not to exceed $19,000 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with Summit Development, LLC, dated December 9, 2015 regarding the Horace Greeley Driveway Reconfiguration at no cost to the District and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Josh Albert as a student representative on the Chappaqua Central School District's Health & Safety Committee.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Dalia Weinstein as a student representative on the Chappaqua Central School District's Health & Safety Committee.

5.9

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.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #600658 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. Said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the E-Rate Consulting Agreement from E-rate Exchange, LLC for preparation and submission of all required documentation for E-Rate funding for Funding Year 2016 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement. The fee, for Funding Year 2016, as outlined on the Agreement, is $4,600.

5.12

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the budget transfer of $105,000 to the General Fund, Safety/Security/Lighting line.

5.13

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the budget transfer of $247,900 to the General Fund, Tuition/NYS Public line, to cover costs associated with students that are CSE placed in New York State Public Schools.

5.14

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement with J.D. Barrett & Associates, LLC to complete the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the Zauderer Property and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.15

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Independent Contractor Services with Alexandra Walsh, as Performing Arts Assistant for school year 2015-16, at $25 per hour, not to exceed $2,500 annually, pending fingerprint clearance and background check, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

6.

Facilities

7.

Policy Committee

8.

Financials

8.1

Appropriation Status Summary Report - from 7/1/2015 to 11/30/2015.

8.2

Revenue Status Report - from 7/1/2015 to 11/30/2015.

8.3

Treasurer's Report - October 2015.

9.

Communications

10.

Notice of Future Meetings

Facilities Committee Meeting - January 7, 2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School/Academic Commons

Budget Preview

K-5 Mathematics

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
Web: www.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws

7.

Policy Committee

7.1

Conflicts of Interest - 1^st Reading

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.16

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $1,007.22 requested by Tiffany DePeralta, Seven Bridges Middle School. The grant is for 7^th Grade Students to participate in a book club unit that focuses on the topic of refugee experiences.

5.17

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $1,630 + $277 shipping, requested by Greg Stiefel, Assistant Principal, Seven Bridges Middle School. The grant is for a Polypong Table to be used during recess.

5.18

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $2,499.67, requested by Kim Meade, Seven Bridges Middle School. The grant is for an Electric String Project. This project will be geared toward providing a more in-depth experience for students to explore their interests in jazz, blues, pop and rock n' roll genres.

5.19

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $1,600 + $152 shipping, requested by Tricia Greco, Seven Bridges Middle School. The grant is for four (4) Marvel Focus Desks to be used in Math, Social Studies and Skills Classrooms.

5.20

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $1,004.55, requested by Chris Stasi, Seven Bridges Middle School. The grant is for CNC Router Supplies to be used in Technology Education.

5.21

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant in the amount of $1,600, requested by Paul Bianchi, Horace Greeley High School. The grant is for a CNC Mill Kit to be used to enhance the STEAM curriculum.