Minutes July 10, 2013

"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":

"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 2013/2014 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Ms. Wendy Kauffman, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

Ms. Brook Pechenko, (.5) Teacher of Special Education, District wide, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 15, B(BA+45) with Masters, $57,745.

Mr. Matthew Simone, (.4) Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $27,044.

Mr. Steve McKenney, Varsity Girls' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,286.

Mr. Matthew Ketterer, Varsity Boys' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,286.

Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,976.

Ms. Brittany Paulus, Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,526.

Mr. Tim Sullivan, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $11,743.

Mr. David Boniello, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,598.

Mr. Dillon Clark, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,598.

Mr. Joe Kearns, Junior Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,598.

Mr. Art Bonifati, Junior Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,218.

Ms. Erin Tracy, Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,976.

Ms. Angela Russo, Varsity Girls' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,218.

Ms. Jennifer Chemerov, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,218.

Mr. Matthew Simone, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $5,025.

Mr. Robert Herodes, Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,976.

Mr. Donald Shropshire, Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,591.

Mr. Alfredo Possante, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,218.

Ms. Suzanne Guziec, Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,976.

Mr. Charles Sehulster, Varsity Girls' Swimming Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,526.

Mr. Michael Darland, Junior Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,526.

Mr. Robert Clark, Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,904.

Ms. Susan Miller, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,971.

Dr. John Alkalay, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,526.

Mr. Joe Raccioppo, Junior Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,218.

Ms. Daniela Denis, Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $7,279.

Mr. Dale Chappelle, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 19, 2013 through November 8, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Dr. Michael Kirsch, Interim Principal, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $180,000.

School District Treasurer

Warren Messner moved that Blanche Blair be appointed School District Treasurer of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

School District Deputy Treasurer

Karen Visser moved that John Chow be appointed School District Deputy Treasurer of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Warren Messner seconded The motion passed unanimously.

Central Treasurer - Extracurricular Activity Fund

Victoria Tipp moved that Blanche Blair be appointed Central Treasurer - Extracurricular Activity Fund of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Attendance Officers

Karen Visser moved that building administrators, or their designees shall be appointed Attendance Officers for the 2013/2014 school year. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Audit Committee

Alyson Kiesel moved that Karen Kowgios, Sam Shimer, and Michael Greenstein be appointed to serve on the Audit Committee for the 2013/2014 school year. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Claims Auditor

Karen Visser moved that Christopher H. Weir shall be appointed Claims Auditor for the 2013/2014 school year. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

504 Compliance Officer

Victoria Tipp moved that Andrew Selesnick be appointed 504 Compliance Officer for the 2013/2014 school year. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

CSE/CPSE

Alyson Kiesel moved that the individuals listed on the attached memo from Heidi McCarthy be appointed to the Committees on Special Education and PreSchool Special Education. Warren Messner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Homeless Liaisons

Warren Messner moved that Lynn Lubow and Heidi McCarthy be appointed homeless liaisons for the Chappaqua Central School District. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

IHO Rotational List

Alyson Kiesel moved that the rotational list of Impartial hearing Officers as determined by New York State Department of Education be appointed for the 2012/13 school year. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Medicaid Compliance Officer

Victoria Tipp moved that Andrew Selesnick be appointed Medicaid Compliance Officer for the 2013/2014 school year. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Internal Auditor

Karen Visser moved that Tobin and Co. be appointed Internal Auditor for the school year 2013/2014. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Payroll Certification Officers

Karen Visser moved that John Chow and Andrew Selesnick be appointed Payroll Certification Officers of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Property Control Manager

Warren Messner moved that Michael Trnik be appointed Property Control Manager of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Purchasing Agent and Alternate Purchasing Agent

Victoria Tipp moved that Michael Trnik be appointed Purchasing Agent and John Chow be appointed Alternate Purchasing Agent for the 2013/2014 school year. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Records Management and Access Officer

Warren Messner moved that John Chow be appointed Records Management and Access Officer of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

School District Attorney

Alyson Kiesel moved that the firm of Shaw & Perelson, LLP be appointed School District Attorney of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

School District Auditor

Victoria Tipp moved that the firm of O'Connor Davies Munns and Dobbins LLP be appointed as Auditors of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Surrogate Parent

Warren Messner moved that Amy Ansehl be appointed as Surrogate Parent of the Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014. Alyson KIesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Title IX Compliance Officer

Alyson Kiesel moved that Andrew Selesnick be appointed Title IX Compliance Officer for the 2013/2014 school year. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

504 Compliance Officer

Victoria Tipp moved that Andrew Selesnick be appointed 504 Compliance Officer for the 2013/2014 school year. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Depositories

Karen Visser moved that Bank of New York, Chase, Wachovia, Bank of America, Commerce Bank, TD Banknorth, Webster Bank, Signature Bank, and HSBC designated as depositories for the funds of Chappaqua Central School District for the school year 2013/2014, beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Investments

Alyson Kiesel moved that Blanche Blair, Treasurer, and John Chow, Deputy Treasurer, be authorized to take appropriate action in the investment of school district funds during the 2013/2014 school year. Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Newspapers

Karen Visser moved that for the purpose of advertising bids and other legal notices during the school year 2013/2014, The Journal News, The Northern Westchester Express, or The New York Times be designated. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Petty Cash

Alyson Kiesel moved that Petty Cash Accounts, in accordance with policy, be approved for the school year as follows:

Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Bond

Victoria Tipp moved that the Treasurer's Bond in the amount of $100,000 as executed by NYSIR be approved as to form and sufficiency for the school year 2013/2014.

Warren Messner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

"BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Policy 9040, that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, employees in the following positions who are required to travel regularly among the buildings of the School District shall be entitled to a monthly car allowance of $200 for the 2013-14 school year as set forth below:

"BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Robert Rhodes, Principal of the High School is not physically present in the High School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that either Andrew Corsellia, Michele Glenn, or Michael Taylor, Assistant Principals be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Martin Fitzgerald, Principal of the Bell Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that Tim Doyle, Assistant Principal be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that the Michael Kirsch, Interim Principal of the Seven Bridges Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that Greg Stiefel, Assistant Principal be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Jamie Edelman, Principal of Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that Debbie Alspach, Assistant Principal, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that Amy Fishkin, Principal of Roaring Brook Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that Carol Bartlik , Assistant Principal, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED in the event that James Skoog, Principal of Westorchard Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2013-2014 school year, that either Karen Ruzzo, or Annemarie DeLucia-Piekarski, Assistant Principals, be appointed "Acting Principal" for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to each of the above referenced persons."

"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding Student #600343. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."

"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 such equipment 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."

"WHEREAS, Section 18 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York authorizes municipal corporations, including Boards of Education, to adopt supplemental defense and indemnification provisions to those contained in the Education Law; and

WHEREAS, the statute authorizes Boards of Education to defend, indemnify and save harmless, members of boards of education and officers, agents and employees of the Boards of Education and parent volunteers in connection with any claims asserted or judgment obtained against such board members, officers, agents or employees in any State or Federal Court, or in the amount of any settlement of any such claim, provided the act or omission from which such judgment or claim arose occurred while the Board member, officer, agent or employee was acting within the scope of his or her office of employment;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District hereby adopts the supplemental defense and indemnification provisions contained in Section 18 of the Public Officers Law for its Board members, officers, agents and employees, and parent volunteers on school-based planning and shared decision making committees or other community volunteer performing volunteer service with the consent of the Board and/or Superintendent of Schools. This coverage shall supplement and shall be in addition to the coverage available to such employees under other enactments, including but not limited to the Education Law of the State of New York."

WHEREAS, the roofing systems at both Douglas Grafflin ES and Westorchard ES have major leaks and are past their useful life and cannot be repaired, and need to be replaced this summer to protect the health and safety of all occupants in both buildings as well as to protect the property of the School District; and

WHEREAS, the Board is empowered to determine that the expense of this activity is an ordinary contingent expense within the meaning of §2023 of the New York State Education Law and §170.2(1) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and that the projects constitute an emergency;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby determines and declares that the cost of the Douglas Grafflin ES and Westorchard ES roof replacements, including incidental costs and expenses, constitutes an ordinary contingent expense within the meaning of §2023 of the Education Law and §170.2(1) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and that the project constitutes an emergency; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the roof replacement at Douglas Grafflin ES and Westorchard ES will not have a significant environmental impact and declares this project a Type II Action pursuant to §617.5 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and no further action is required; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools or designee to undertake whatever actions are necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of this emergency resolution.