Agenda April 11, 2018

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeffrey Mester

Convene public meeting at 7:30 pm

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

BOCES Student Recognition

1.1.2

CSF Grant Presentation

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Safety Forum

Presentations:

Horace Greeley High School Innovative & Programmatic Highlights

Budget Adoption

2.

Committee Reports

2.1

Policy #9065: Sexual Misconduct and Fraternization - 2nd Reading

2.2

Policy #5080: Sexual Harassment of Students (revision) - 2nd Reading

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 & Ratifications

3.1

Accept Minutes of March 14, 2018 Board of Education Meeting

3.2

Accept Minutes of March 22, 2018 Special Board of Education Meeting

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Request for Parental Leave of Absences:

  • Ms. Tiffany DePeralta, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective April 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

  • Ms. Lauren Reisner, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective February 15, 2018 through March 2, 2018.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

  • Ms. Hedi Sperling, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

Resignation:

  • Dr. Kusum Sinha, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, effective Jun 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Mary Ford, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction / Director of K-12 Literacy, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Marcina Glinias-Badame, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Chloe West, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Appointment: Probationary

  • Ms. Jamie Edelman, Director of K-12 Literacy, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Director of K-12 Literacy effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Appointment: Coaching - Horace Greeley High School, effective March 26, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Girls Lacrosse

JV-B

Daniela Castro

1

 

 

Appointment: Coaching - Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 26, 2018 through June 1, 2018

Sport

Level

Coach

Step

Softball

Modified

Jason Sclafani

1

 

4.2

Non-Instructional

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Resolution to authorize discretionary leave of absence, without pay, for Laura LoBreglio from September 4, 2018 through September 10, 2018.

Resolution to authorize discretionary leave of absence, without pay, for Diego Palacios, from January 25, 2018 (half day on January 25) through April 11, 2018.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries (2017-18 School Year) reported to the Board on April 11, 2018.

5.2

CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on April 11, 2018.

5.3

Resolution to adopt the Proposed Budget and ratify the Property Tax Report Card for the 2018-19 school year.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement between the Chappaqua Central School District and The County of Westchester for the use of electronic voting machines, including the technicians, and privacy booths for the May 15, 2018 Annual Vote, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Agreement between the Chappaqua Central School District and Liffey's Moving & Storage dated for the delivery and retrieval of the voting machines and privacy booths for the May 15, 2018 Annual Vote.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the use of Phoenix Graphics for the printing, binding, including numbering, of the ballots for the May 15, 2018 Annual Vote at the cost of $.50 each which includes delivery.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with City School District of New Rochelle for 4 student at a rate of $1,160.88 per student, effective September 6, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $18,495.50 for the purchase of tools for Differentiated Learning at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School. Requested by Dana House, Marina Comblo and Margaret Salmore - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $316,785 for the purchase of hardware, software and professional development for the 1-to-1 Digital Learning Initiative, 3rd and 4th Grade. Requested by Joshua Culwell-Block, Director of Technology.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the letter A Message From the Board of Education in the May 2018 School Budget Newsletter.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the school attorneys' to contract with a litigation related consultant as described to the Board, pursuant to Paragraph I of the Retainer Agreement between the law firm and the District dated July 1, 2017.

6.

Facilities

Acknowledgement of Change Orders approved by the Superintendent per Board Resolution adopted at June 14, 2017 Board of Education meeting

6.1

Change order #HGHS-003 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Horace Greeley HS Back Flow Preventers

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire for remote read antennas

Amount: $403.20

6.2

Change order #DGES-003 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Douglas Grafflin ES Back Flow Preventers

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire for remote read antennas

Amount: $403.20

6.3

Change order #WES-002 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Westorchard ES Back Flow Preventers

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire for remote read antennas

Amount: $403.20

6.4

Change order #RBMS-004 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Robert Bell MS Back Flow Preventers

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire for remote read antennas

Amount: $403.20

6.5

Change order #RBES-002 approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Roaring Brook ES Back Flow Preventers

Contractor: Sun-Dance Energy Contractors, Inc.

Description: Labor to run and secure wire for remote read antennas

Amount: $403.20

6.6

Change order #MC-001-SB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Seven Bridges MS Capital Improvements

Contractor: Framan Mechanicals, Inc.

Description: Labor and materials for double-walled, spiral ductwork

Amount: $20,269.83

6.7

Change order #GC-001-WO approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Westorchard ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC

Description: Asbestos floor tile removal

Amount: $3,360.00

6.8

Change order #GC-003-RB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Roaring Brook ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC

Description: Labor, equipment & materials re. metal studs for new sinks

Amount: $1,735.00

6.9

Change order #GC-004-WO approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Westorchard ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC

Description: Labor, equipment & materials re. metal stud wall for new sink

Amount: $2,870.00

6.10

Change order #GC-005-DG approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Douglas Grafflin ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC

Description: Labor, equipment and materials re. sheetrock wall to accommodate electrical receptacles and switches, and demolition of wall and trim sections in the area

Amount: $37,800.00

6.11

Change order #GC-006-DG approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Douglas Grafflin ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC

Description: Labor, equipment & materials re. lowering ceiling to accommodate soffits

Amount: $3,750.00

7.

Financials

7.1

Claims Auditor Report - March 2018

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 8:00 am

Education Center - Board Room

BOCES Budget Vote / Election

Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 7:30 pm

Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Budget Hearing / Public Library Budget Presentation

9.

Adjournment

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Liisa Elsner 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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/lke