Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda September 17, 2014
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Horace Greeley High School
Convene public meeting at 6:15 p.m., which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a particular person's employment history, legal settlement.
Reconvene public meeting: 7:30 p.m.
Presentations:
Teaching and Learning Vision and Goals
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Information Business Affairs |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
Town Mandate Committee |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Opening of school |
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1.2.2 |
Visit to Washington D.C. |
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2. |
Organization |
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Approvals |
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3.1 |
Minutes of June 18, 2014 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of July 15, 2014 |
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3.3 |
Minutes of August 6, 2014 |
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3.4 |
Minutes of August 28, 2014 |
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4. |
Recommended Action: Personnel |
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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": Kathryn Ottomanelli. 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": Dr. Scott Levin and Judith Abel. Resignation: Ms. Eileen Cass, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 28, 2014. Mr. Matthew Simone, (.4) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 28, 2014. Mr. Craig Henley, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2014. Mr. William Woolard, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 1, 2014. Appointment: Part Time Mr. Charles Buchanan, (.5) Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective September 4, 2014 through November 7, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Anthony Castagna, (.5) Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective September 4, 2014 through November 7, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Mr. Anthony Vaglica, (.4) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 10, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Teaching Assistant Ms. Jennifer Dell'olio, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 2, 2014. Mr. Michael Mezzancello, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 3, 2014. Ms. Hilary Raupp, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 8, 2014. Appointment: Coaching Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2014 through November 7, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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Non-instructional Resignation: Hilary Raupp - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, resigning effective September 5, 2014. Appointment: Virginia Mancini - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 22.5 hours per week, effective September 8, 2014. Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby grants a leave of absence, without pay, to Rita Campana, Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Horace Greeley High School, from October 20, 2014 through October 24, 2014. |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
CSE Summaries reported to the Board on September 17, 2014 |
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5.2 |
Tabled from August 28 - Approve gift from New Castle Youth Basketball Association in the amount of $3,781.12 for the purpose of purchasing sideline chairs for the Athletic Dept.,designed in school colors, lettering, and logo. |
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5.3 |
Approve gift from Target in the amount of $626.93 to Douglas Grafflin to be deposited in the district account for energy-related projects. |
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5.4 |
Approve gift from Target in the amount of $1639.23 to Horace Greeley High School to be deposited in the district account for energy-related projects. |
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5.5 |
Approve gift from Target in the amount of $761.00 to Roaring Brook School to be deposited in the district account for energy-related projects. |
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Approve gift from Target in the amount of $1,205.59 to Seven Bridges to be deposited in the district account for energy-related projects. |
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Approve gift from Benevity Community Impact Fund to Roaring Brook School in the amount of $372.00 to be used for supplies for 2014-15. |
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Approve gift from Benevity Community Impact Fund to Roaring Brook School in the amount of $200.00 to be used for books for 2014-15. |
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Approve gift from Benevity Community Impact Fund to Roaring Brook School in the amount of $175.00 to be used for books for 2014-15. |
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Approve gift from Friends of Greeley Theatre, Inc. to Horace Greeley Theatre Department in the amount of $4,085.30 to purchase lumber for building set for November production of Little Shop of Horrors and replace black out curtain. |
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Approve agreement with Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, CASSTLE program, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 based on the NY State Non resident Tuition rate, approximately $90,282.72, per the contract. |
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5.12 |
WHEREAS, there are pending tax certiorari petitions filed for assessment years 2010 through 2014 in a tax certiorari proceeding captioned: Willowbrook Swim Club v. Town of New Castle, and WHEREAS, based on information obtained from the Town of New Castle, the financial exposure to the School District appears significantly greater than originally anticipated, and WHEREAS, for the above reason, the Board of Education believes it is in the School District's best interests to now seek to intervene in these proceedings, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP be authorized to seek to intervene and represent the District's interests in the following tax certiorari proceeding at its usual hourly rate: Willowbrook Swim Club v. Town of New Castle |
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"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #600643. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting." |
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5.14 |
Bid Award No. 934 Construction Labor and Materials: General Construction to J.A.C. Building and Development Group, Inc. For various rates, cost of materials, & projects. |
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5.15 |
Approve KG&D (Kaeyer,Garment & Davidson, architects, pc) proposal for professional services (construction documents, bidding & award, etc.) for HGHS Roof Replacement (Phase 3); approx. $22,000 per proposal and tennis court repair estimates, documents, monitoring for approx. $7,000 - $12,000 per proposal. |
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Approve Consultant Agreement with New England Systems and Software, Inc. (NESS) for hardware and software technology support, network administration & database management, according to terms and conditions of contract effective October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2015. Monthly charge is approx. $59,990.85 for seven technicians. |
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Facilities |
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7. |
Financials |
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7.1 |
Expenditure Reports - July and August 2014 |
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7.2 |
Revenue Report - July and August 2014 |
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7.3 |
Treasurer's Report - June, July, August 2014 |
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7.4 |
Central Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts & Extraclassroom Activity June 30,2014 |
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7.5 |
Claim Auditor Report - July 2014 |
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Notice of Future Meetings - Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Education Center, 6:00 p.m. - Board meeting which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss a settlement. Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Education Center, 7:30 p.m. - Audit Committee Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Education Center, 8:00 a.m. - Policy Committee Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentations: Audit Report Academic Camps |
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Adjournment |
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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 Board meetings are public meetings, videotaped and available on the district website.
web: www.ccsd.ws PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING. |
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ADDENDUM
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5.17 |
Approve a gift to Douglas Grafflin from an anonymous donor in the amount of $5,000 for the refurbishment of the Grafflin arboretum with new plants, bushes, and open space for children to plant flowers. (All work will be completed by Green Valley Nursery.) |
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