Agenda November 19, 2014

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 6:30 p.m., which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of negotiations.

Reconvene public meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Presentation:

High School Teaching and Learning

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

1.1.2

Learning Walk

 

 

1.1.3

Bike Path

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Community Coffees

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

Second reading Draft Revision to Policy 5090 Student Residence

 

 

2.2

Second reading Draft Revision to Policy 5085 Student Records

 

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

 

 

3.1

Minutes of October 22, 2014

 

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":

Danielle Oliva.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreement for Service for the individual listed below effective November 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Barbarann Tantillo.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the supplemental memorandum of agreement between the district and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, dated November 13, 2014, regarding the addition of a modified 7-8th grade wrestling coach effective for the 2014/2015 school year. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."

Request for Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Amanda McDonough, Teacher of Art, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective November 17, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

Request for Extension of Parental Leave of Absence:

Mr. Thomas Rubeo, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective February 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Kathryn Ottomanelli, Regular Substitute Teacher of Art, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 24, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Ms. Danielle Schiavone-Marsenison, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective February 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Anthony Tortora, 7-8th Grade Wrestling, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective December 1, 2014 through March 2, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Daniel Hall, 7-8th Grade Wrestling, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective December 1, 2014 through March 2, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Ms. Kimberly Lindner, Varsity Winter Track, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 24, 2014 through March 2, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Tenure

Ms. Lauralyn Stewart, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 28, 2015.

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

CSE Summaries for Board approval on November 19, 2014.

 

 

5.2

Approve gift from the Benevity Community Impact Fund in the amount of $400 to Roaring Brook School for supplies.

 

 

5.3

Approve attached contract for Educational Services with Eastchester School District for one student in the amount of $59,077 plus an additional amount $14,876.80, for each related service or additional service per the contract for the 2014-15 school year.

 

 

5.4

Approve attached contract for Educational Services with Eastchester School District for one student in the amount of $59,077 plus an additional amount $73,099.60, for each related service or additional service per the contract for the 2014-15 school year.

 

 

5.5

Approve attached contract for Educational Services with Eastchester School District for one student in the amount of $59,077 plus an additional amount $0, for each related service or additional service per the contract for the 2014-15 school year.

 

 

5.6

Approve attached contract, according to the terms and conditions, for Special Educational Services with Mt. Pleasant School District for one student at a rate set by the New York State Education Department for the 2014-15 school year.

 

 

5.7

Resolution to Refund and Credit Basic STAR for parcel 93.7-3-17 in the amount of $1695.00.

 

 

5.8

Resolution to declare list of items obsolete.

WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of items which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and is of no value to the School District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares these 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.

 

 

5.9

Resolution to withdraw from National School Lunch Program

WHEREAS, the Horace Greeley Student Council and the District Wellness Committee are recommending to the Board of Education to withdraw the Horace Greeley High School from participation in the National School Lunch Program, effective at the end of the school day on January 30, 2015.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the above recommendations to withdraw Horace Greeley High School from participation in the National School Lunch Program effective at the end of school day of January 30, 2015, provided that students who qualify for free and reduced meals will continue to receive free or reduced meals through the school lunch fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education to send a letter to the New York State Education Department's Child Nutrition Program Office stating the District's decision to withdraw.

 

6.

Facilities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Treasurer's Report - October 2014

 

 

7.2

Revenue Report - October 31, 2014

 

 

7.3

Expenditure Report - October 31, 2014

 

 

7.4

Claims Auditor Report - October 31, 2014

 

8.

Communications

 

9.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 7:00 a.m. at Seven Bridges; 7:45 at Westorchard

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m.

Presentations:

Chappaqua Leadership

Chinese Exchange

 

10.

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

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