Agenda August 28, 2014

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Thursday, August 28, 2014
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 10:30 a.m., which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a particular person's employment history, legal settlement.

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

2.

Organization

 

3.

Approvals

 

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":

Samantha Boldt,

Frances Boone,

Alexa D'Auria,

Mark Nowak, and

Michelle Sarubbi.

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 2014/2015 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Cross County Staffing / Allied Health Group,

Cross County Staffing / Allied Health Group,

Cross County Staffing / Allied Health Group,

Cross County Staffing / Allied Health Group,

Westchester Institute for Human Development,

Westchester Institute for Human Development,

Westchester Institute for Human Development,

Karen Teters,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

All About Kids / Mid Island Therapy,

Aaron Sachs,

Colleen O'Sullivan,

Monique Scollan,

Dr. Jeffrey Gershel and

Dr. Steve Levine.

Resolution:

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following positions, effective July 1, 2014."

7.5 FTE Teaching Assistant positions.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Andrea Kosakowski from the Preferred Eligible List to the probationary position of Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 28, 2014."

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Maryse Santini, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 31, 2014.

Resignation:

Ms. Diana Alberga, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 31, 2014.

Ms. Wendy Kauffman, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 25, 2014.

Ms. Samantha Boldt, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 27, 2014.

Ms. Rachel Karyo, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 27, 2014.

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Alyssa Maccarrone, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 28, 2014 through January 30, 2015.

Mr. Thomas Rubeo, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 28, 2014 through January 30, 2015.

Ms. Kelly Todd, Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. Edwin Justin Seweryn, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Ms. Jacqueleen Zamora, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Elizabeth Durvin, Regular Substitute Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 28, 2014 through January 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Danielle Schiavone-Marsenison, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, effective August 28, 2014 through January 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Christine Catapano, Regular Substitute Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Jennifer Hench, (.6) Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. James Howard, (.65) Teacher of Mathematics/Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Ms. Kristin Spiros, Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014 through November 7, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resignations:

Miette Cvijanovich - Registered Nurse at Westorchard Elementary School, resigning effective August 22, 2014.

Denise Mincin - Library Clerk at Horace Greeley High School, resigning effective August 27, 2014.

Appointment:

Susan Fitzgerald - Clerk at the Education Center, 7 hours per week effective August 21, 2014.

Resolutions:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby decreases the hours of Ann Lim - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School to 28.75 hours per week, effective September 2, 2014.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Amy Love - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School to 31.25 hours per week, effective September 2, 2014.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of Nicole Aurand - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School to Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 2, 2014.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

BE it resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the transfer of the following reserve fund to the General Fund as specified in the approved 2014-15 budget:

Retirement Contribution Fund: $500,000

 

 

5.2

Agreement with Devereux Foundation Millwood Learning Center effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 for one student, at a maximum cost of $25,200.

 

 

5.3

Proposed lunch budget for 2014-15 budget.

 

 

5.4

Certification of Acceptance for Districts and Nonpublic Schools for Free and Reduced Meal or Special Milk Program Policy Statement.

 

 

5.5

Appoint Jacqueleen Zamora as a member of the Committee on Special Education.

 

 

5.6

Appoint Andrew Selesnick as DASA Coordinator for 2014-15.

 

 

5.7

Approve Aramark contract extension required by SED for 2014-15.

 

 

5.8

Bid Recommendation: RFP No. 01 - Special Education and Related Services to Listening Partners for various rates for school year 2014-15

 

 

5.9

Bid Recommendation: RFP No. 03 - Special Education and Related Services to Westchester Institute for Human Development for various rates for school year 2014-15.

 

 

5.10

Resolution for Obsolete items.

WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of computer assets used by the Technology Department which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and are of no value to the School District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares such assets 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.

 

 

5.11

Approve Summer Transportation Contract Extension effective July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014 in the amount of $240,899.37.

 

 

5.12

Approve contract with Bedford Central School District for SAIL II, effective September 2, 2014 - June 25, 2015, for the most current special education non-resident tuition rate approved by New York State.

 

 

5.13

Approve Final Contract of Services with PNWBOCES for 2013-14 in the amount of $3,350,603.70

 

 

5.14

Approve proposal from KG&D for schematic designs Horace Greeley Cafeteria Renovation & Science Room Conversion into a Makers Space for $8,875, plus $3,000 flat fee for SED meetings, submission and coordination.

 

 

5.15

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on August 28, 2014.

 

 

5.16

Approve extension of contract for NYCACFP for 2014-15 school year for Headstart Program for various rates.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Approve transfer of $107,000 and $35,927 from BOCES and private school lines to cover public tuition cost.

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentations:

Teaching and Learning Vision and Goals

K-12 Literacy

School Report Card

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7200 x1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center -- 66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

Board meetings are public meetings, videotaped and available on the district website.

web: www.ccsd.ws
email: board@ccsd.ws

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.

ADDENDUM
August 28, 2014

4.

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 2014/2015 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

John Cotter, and

Rachel Marino.

Resignation:

Ms. Christina Schilling, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 19, 2014.

Ms. Stacey Kurtis, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 20, 2014.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Gina Giordano, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Ms. Vania Sitruk, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Ms. Ashlee Austin, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Mr. Scott Neri, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Qian Sun, (.2) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. William Sadik-Kahn, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014 through November 7, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Retirement:

Tamara Farrell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, retiring effective September 1, 2014.

Appointment:

Astrid Jarzembowski - Registered Nurse at Westorchard Elementary School effective August 25, 2014.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education amends the retirement date of Jeanne Doherty - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Ed Center from October 31, 2014 to September 5, 2014.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.17

Resolution to appoint Title VI / Title VII / Title IX Investigator

Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby appoints Steven Latino, Esq. Of Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert, LP as a Title VI / Title VII / Title IX Investigator pursuant to Board Policies 0120 and 3015, effective August 28, 2014.

 

 

5.18

Recommendation for National School Breakfast Program - seeking Board approval to join the National School Breakfast Program at the high and middle schools.

 

 

5.19

Appoint the all the Assistant Principal(s) in each of the school buildings as DASA Coordinators, according to Policy No. 5052 Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention Policy.

 

 

5.20

Approve replacement copier agreement with Xerox for Grafflin, Westorchard, Bell, Seven Bridges and Horace Greeley at a cost savings of $6,362.76 annually.

 

 

5.21

Approve gift from Gary Abrams, New Castle Youth Basketball Assoc.,in the amount of $3,781.12 for the purchase of sideline athletic chairs for the Athletic department.

 

 

5.22

Approve gift from the Band Boosters in the amount of $6000 to purchase and install air conditioning in the Greeley Band Room.

 

 

5.23

Approve Budget Transfer for school year 2013-14 from programs for students w Disabilities ($850,000), Teaching Regular School ($330,000), Employee Benefits-Hospital/Medical ($259,000) and Employee Benefits-State Retirement ($20,822) total $1,459,822 transferred to Operation of Plant ($1,011,923) BOCES Admin. Costs ($430,894), Pupil Transportation ($8,375), Installment Purchase Debt ($6,396) and Interest ($2,234).