Minutes March 11, 2015
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
March 11, 2015 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Horace Greeley High School - Commons |
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Present: |
Board of Education |
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Staff Members |
Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Assistant Superintendent for Leadership Dev. & HR Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent |
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Visitors Present: |
Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens. |
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President Visser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Warren Mesner moved to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a legal issue and negotiations.. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 7:45 p.m. Warren Messner moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene public session. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice President Alyson Gardner President Visser thanked everyone for coming and asked Eric Byrne to present his presentation. Presentations: Curriculum - Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Byrne began this budget presentation over a year ago when we spoke about the mathematics pilot we began and that will be the main driver of any changes in the budget. He referenced the Strategic Question and guides all the work we do in the professional development department: (How can the District ensure that all students think deeply, support their thinking, apply problem-solving skills, and actively participate in their learning as they acquire content knowledge?) Eric explained that we also follow the Teaching and Learning Vision and Goals as well as the Elements of Education - high quality curriculum and instruction; strong, effective leadership; and ongoing comprehensive professional development. There are a number of notable projects including K-8 math project, focus on Language Arts, work with Peter Johnston who will be working with us prior to Tri-States study. We will also be continuing with our writing and robotics camps this summer. They were very successful last year. Eric then detailed plans for next year in math, science, ELA, and advanced technology integration especially in computing, engineering and design at Greeley as well as professional development and leadership training. He reviewed the increases and reasons for them. The budget is $1,966,934 for an increase of 27% Technology - Darleen Nicolosi, Director of Instructional Technology Ms. Nicolosi began by reiterating that everything we do is related to our Teaching and Learning Vision and Goals. We provide an active student learning environment with strong student collaboration supported by technology. We developed a digital age learning environment that prepares students for a globally networked society. We have a strong support system. The technology budget is composed of three components: teaching and learning, infrastructure, and managing data and gave examples. Ms. Nicolosi noted some of the projects developed this past year such as the Bell Learning Lab, enhanced curriculum, expansions of engineering curriculum, APPR repository solution, and the brand new "Chapp App" to get information to the community in a timely manner. Ms. Nicolosi also noted professional learning for teachers and administrators in reconfiguring space and technology to allow more student creativity, innovation and collaboration. She presented pictures of some of the opportunities and activities provided over last summer and plans for the coming summer. She reviewed infrastructure and hardware upgrades such as K-12 mobile deployment of 440 laptops, tripling bandwidth upgrade at a considerable savings, and printer upgrades. She reviewed hardware and computer hardware leases. Technology also houses, sorts, and reports date to schools, parents, and New York State as mandated. Technology total budget is $1,816,184 for a 11.97% increase. This includes the 440 laptops and will be moving away from desktops.
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Information Business Affairs
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Organization |
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Approvals |
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Recommended Action: Personnel |
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities |
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Financials |
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Communications |
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President Visser gave Notice of Future Meetings - Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Education Center, 7:00 a.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss employment history of individuals. Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Education Center, 9:00 a.m., Facilities Committee Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentations: Special Education / Athletics |
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Adjournment Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa M. Markley, District Clerk / Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Karen Visser, Board President
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