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Information Business Affairs
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1.1
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President's Report
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1.1.1
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Alyson Gardner moved to adopt the Proposed Board Meeting Schedule for 2015-2016 as amended to reflect July 7 as Retreat and July 8 as Board meeting date. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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1.1.2
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Joint Town/School Board Meeting
President Visser reported on the meeting and discussion of topics.
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1.1.3
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Westchester Putnam School Boards Association Nominating Committee Slate of Officers and Directors: Cast one vote.
Alyson Gardner moved to cast one vote for the slate of officers nominated. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Our own Victoria Tipp was nominated for Vice President of the organization.
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1.1.4
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Education Investment Tax Credit Bill
Victoria Tipp read the bill and together she and John Chow explained the effect it will have. Many are against this bill because the government is using public money to fund private and parochial schools. However, the state still has not paid public schools for the money owed them, ie gap elimination, state aid. In addition, only the wealthy can afford to get the tax credit, whereby the state creates a deficit. State still needs the money so tax payers will have to pay more. Those who least afford it, pay more. Warren Messner moved to pass the resolution. Alyson Gardner seconded. There were four yes votes. Jeffrey Mester opposed. The motion passed.
Whereas, according to the New York State constitution, public education is the responsibility of state government, and the direct or indirect use of public funds to support non-public education involving a religious institution is strictly prohibited.
Whereas, public education is the cornerstone of democracy, the state has an obligation to invest in its public school system and ensure that every public school has the tools to provide an appropriate education for every child.
Whereas, New York State continues to underfund its public school districts, particularly districts serving students in poverty. The funding mandated by the NYS Court of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE) lawsuit is still $4 billion in deficit, while the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) monies are still $400 million in arrears.
Whereas, this legislation would reduce state resources by $150 million in the first year alone, state resources for education should be directed to public school districts, not diverted to non-public and parochial schools. Furthermore, the allocation of these dollars would at the discretion of the donor receiving the tax credit, with broad leeway under the provisions of the bill.
Whereas, non-public schools can choose the children they serve, public school districts must educate every child, and must address the needs of students with a broad range of physical, emotional and mental abilities and disabilities, regardless of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, poverty level, or English proficiency.
Whereas, this legislation is being promoted on the premise that it will help low income families, it would provide a 75% tax credit for up to $1 million per taxpayer, but would only provide up to $500 in tax credit for tuition expenses for a family with an annual income under $60,000.
Therefore, the Chappaqua School District hereby resolves that New York State's first obligation must be to use its resources to support and strengthen public education for the benefit of all its children, and further resolves to underscore its opposition to any education investment tax credit legislation, including the Governor's Program Bill, known as the Education Scholarship and Program Tax Credit/Parental Choice in Education Act.
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1.1.5
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Beijing National Day School
President Visser thanked the Beijing School for coming, for Robert and Eric planning, and for the lovely gifts. Eric noted that they will be sending more students to us in October.
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1.1.6
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Vice President Gardner thanked Theresa Markley and all the volunteers for their work on the day and night of the election, and the community for supporting the budget, the proposition, and her!
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
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1.2.1
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Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
Dr. McKay said that the breakfast was held at Bell this year and it was wonderful. The PTA organized it and the children sang to the bus drivers and wrote notes.
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1.2.2
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Art Work
There was a considerable amount of art work displayed in the Commons and Dr. McKay encouraged everyone to stop and look at it. We have a number of very good artists.
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4.
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Recommended Action: Personnel
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4.1
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Instructional
Dr. McKay made the following recommendations including the tenure appointments:
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":
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":
Dr. Jeffrey Gershel and Dr. Steve Levine.
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board President, on behalf of the Board of Education, and the Superintendent are authorized to sign an agreement extending the probationary term of employee 5278 for an additional one year period through August 29, 2016, as recommended by the Superintendent."
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a medical evaluation of Employee #1359, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law."
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Mr. Daniel Perito, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective April 6, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
Request for Parental Leave of Absence:
Ms. Danielle Cohen, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 10, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
Ms. Meredith Green, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 12, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Barbara Widder, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015.
Ms. Jane Weiser, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2015.
Mr. Brian Hiller, Teacher of Music, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 11, 2015.
Ms. Susan Pojer, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Carol Scappaticci, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, Step 1, B(BA+45) with Masters, $72,l01.
Ms. Kaitlin McCalley, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $71,601.
Ms. Dana House, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education Step 5, B(BA+45) with Masters, $84,762.
Ms. Kristie Keener, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of English, Step 5, D(BA+90) with Masters, $96,569.
Appointment: Other
Mr. Peter Kuczma, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, District wide, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $152,929.
Appointment: Tenure
Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Assistant Superintendent for Leadership Development and Human Resources, Education Center, effective July 1, 2015.
Ms. Janice Alfonso, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2015.
Ms. Dawn Brown, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 10, 2015.
Ms. Kathleen Finnegan, Teacher of Mathematics, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 28, 2015.
Ms. Amy Fishkin, Elementary School Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015.
Ms. Andrea Kosakowski, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 28, 2015.
Ms. Ping Li, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2015.
Ms. Lisa Muoio, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 12, 2015.
Mr. Robert Rhodes, High School Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2015.
Ms. Jennifer Rosenberg, Teacher of Mathematics/Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2015.
Ms. Caroline Susa, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2015.
Ms. May Zamechek, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2015.
Victoria Tipp moved to approve the recommendations. Alyson Gardner seconded. Jeffrey Mester noted that he congratulated those tenured, but felt that he was missing a piece of information on a separate item that caused him to abstain for lack of information. The motion passed with 4 yes and 1 abstention.
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4.2
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Non-instructional
Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
Resignation:
Therese Dell'Olio - Senior Office Assistant-Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective June 30, 2015.
Susan Fitzgerald - Clerk at the Education Center is resigning effective June 30, 2015.
Diane Wendel - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective May 15, 2015.
Resignation for Retirement Purposes:
Jane Perito - Senior Office Assistant-Automated Systems at Horace Greeley High School is retiring effective June 30, 2015.
Appointment:
Therese Dell'Olio - Secretary to the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2015. Her salary will be $85,000.
Therese Dell'Olio - District Clerk, effective July 1, 2015. Her stipend will be $8,990.
Susan Fitzgerald - Computer Lab Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 2, 2015. Her salary will be $28,115.
Diane Wendel - Computer Lab Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective May 15, 2015. Her salary will be $35,125.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical/teacher aide substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 18, 2015. Salary is $14.00 per hour.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective May 28, 2015. Salary is $14.00 per hour.
Alyson Gardner moved to accept the recommendations. Victoria Tipp seconded. Jeffrey Mester abstained because he felt there was a lack of information. The motion passed 4 yes votes and 1 abstention. At this time, it should be duly noted that Mr. Mester did not mean to abstain on 4.1, only 4.2.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
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5.1
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Alyson Gardner moved to approve CSE summaries reported on May 27, 2015. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Alyson Gardner offered the following resolution, "Be it Resolved that the Board is authorized by Policy 9040 to adopt the Supplemental Agreement for terms and conditions of employment with non-aligned administrative personnel, and therefore adopts the agreement with Joseph Gramando Director of School Facilities, Operation and Maintenance, effective July 1, 2015." Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.3
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Alyson Gardner offered a Correcting resolution to change the date reflected in the MOA as stated on agenda: "BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiating teams for the District and the CSEA, Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, CHAPPAQUA CSD UNIT No. 9226, WESTCHESTER COUNTY LOCAL 860, dated April 13, 2015 and agree to incorporate the provisions of their 2013-15 Collectively Negotiated Agreement into a three-year successor agreement, effective July 1, 2015 and terminating on June 30, 2018, and authorizes the expenditure of those monies necessary to implement the provisions of the 2015-2018 CSEA Collectively Negotiated Agreement." Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.4
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Warren Messner moved to approve a Contract for Health and Welfare services with Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, at a cost of $643 per child for 20 students, effective September 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Alyson Gardner moved to approve recommended Bid items 5.5-5.8. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.5
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Bid #896 - Door Hardware and Door Replacement - Renewal recommended Hudson Valley Door & Hardware - 0% increase - $555.92
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5.6
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Bid #897 - Boiler, Burners and Related Equipment, Maintenance & Repair - Renewal recommended Unity Mechanical Corp. - $16,730.00
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5.7
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Bid #915 - Asbestos Abatement and Removal - Renewal recommended Greenwood Abatement Consultants $30,730.00
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5.8
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Bid #917 - Field Maintenance Services - Renewal recommended Maxner Landscaping LLC - $100,000 plus hourly rates. 0% increase.
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5.9
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Warren Messner moved to approve Bid #940 - Educational Data Services (various supplies for school subjects) - Recommended to various vendors, for a total $92,472.07. Alyson Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.10
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Victoria Tipp moved to approve use of Educational Data Skilled Trade Bids - effective April 1, 2015 thru March 31, 2016, $1,990.00. Alyson Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.11
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve Bid #939 - Purchase and Education of Fire and Security Alarm Equipment (new or used) - Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems, Inc. - $79,802.70. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.12
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Victoria Tipp moved to approve Bid #894 - Driver's Education - PAS Auto School Renewal is for third one-year term $445 for summer and $445 for fall sessions. Warrem <essmer seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.13
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Alyson Gardner moved to approve Bid #937 - Printing/Stationary Services - various vendors at various amounts. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.14
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Jeffrey Mester moved to approve Bid #938 - Main gym Roof replacement & Tennis Court resurfacing at Horace Greeley High School - NUA Construction Corp. $368,942.00 and DeRosa Sports Construction $101,000. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.15
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Alyson Gardner offered the following resolution, "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." Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.16
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Warren Messner moved to approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for the Board to accept Internal Audit Report of Human Resources and Business Office, the Response to the Report by the District, and the GASB 45 Report. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.17
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Victoria Tipp offered a Resolution to approve the Court Order Consent Judgment refund to Wachovia Corporation for assessment years 2008, 2009, 2010 in the amount of $6,876.03. Alyson Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Chappaqua Central School District