Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda December 11, 2013
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
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 the employment history of a particular person legal issue, contractual negotiations.
Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Student of Distinction - Jeffrey Playford
John McCarthy and Lynn Allan, Asst. Superintendents at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Presentations:
High School Focus 2013-14
Special Education Focus 2013-14
1. |
Information Business Affairs |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
Report of NY Suburban Consortium for Public Education and WPSBA |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Proposed 2014-2015 Chappaqua School Calendar second reading |
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1.2.2 |
Security status |
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1.2.3 |
iLab update |
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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. |
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2. |
Organization |
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3. |
Approvals |
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3.1 |
Minutes of November 6, 2013 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of November 20, 2013 |
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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": Linda Degelsmith, Elaine Juran, and Danielle Schiavone-Marsenison. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment from the 11/20/13 Board of Education meeting of Shannon Bailey to read as follows: Ms. Shannon Bailey, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 12, 2013 through May 22, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education)." Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a psychiatric and, if necessary, a medical evaluation of Employee #1577, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby directs that Employee #1577 submit his/her medical records, if any, from the last two years to the District appointed physician(s) on or before such evaluation." Resignation for Purposes of Retirement: Ms. Susan Williams, Teacher of Home Economics, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2014. Request for Parental Leave of Absence: Ms. Alison Turner, Library Media Specialist, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective January 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Appointment: Coaching Mr. Yoonho Park, (.5) Varsity Skiing, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 21, 2013 through March 1, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Appointment: Volunteer Coaching Ms. Michelle Saccurato, Varsity Boys' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 27, 2013 through March 1, 2014 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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Non-instructional Appointment: Mary Jane Spergel - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective December 12, 2013. |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on December 6, 2013. |
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5.2 |
Approve 2013-2014 School Year Contract with White Plains City School District for one student in STAR program at an annual rate of $16,234.92 effective September 9, 2013 - June 26, 2014. |
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5.3 |
Approve gift of $500.00 grant from Exxon Mobil courtesy of Larry Milton of New Castle Auto Center to be used in math and science projects. |
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5.4 |
Approve gift of $1,170.96 from Target for the Take Charge of Education School Foundation to be used for schoolwide supplies. |
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5.5 |
Approve agreement with our asset database vendor AssetWorks, effective December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014, for a cost of $1350, plus any special service fees that may be required per contract. |
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Be it resolved that the Board of Education ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education and Chappaqua Administrators Association, for amendments and additions to 2011-12 and 2013-14 collectively negotiated agreement, as amended by the Memorandum of Agreement dated March 14, 2013. The Agreement will be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting. (Tabled from November 20, 2013) |
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Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9045, hereby authorizes the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school year salaries of the non-aligned confidential employees of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated November 26, 2013. Said memorandum is incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting. |
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Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes its attorneys, Shaw Perelson, May and Lambert, LLP to execute a Consent Judgment in a tax crtiorari proceeding captioned Millwood NS v. Town of New Castle and the Chappaqua CSD: And it is Further Resolved, that the Board authorizes the refund of taxes as required by the terms of the Consent Judgment. |
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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 |
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Facilities |
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6.1 |
Board tours - Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Westorchard, 7:00 a.m.; and at Seven Bridges 7:45 a.m. |
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Financials |
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7.1 |
Revenues Report - November 30, 2013 |
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7.2 |
Expenditures Report - November 30, 2013 |
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7.3 |
Claims Auditor Report - November 30, 2013 |
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7.4 |
Treasurer's Report - November 2013 |
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Notice of Future Meetings - Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Education Center at 7:30 a.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular employee. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, board tour at Westorchard, 7:00 a.m.; at Seven Bridges 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Horace Greeley High School, 7:30 p.m. Presentation: Budget Preview |
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Adjournment |
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Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: Theresa Markley, District Clerk/Administrative Asst. to Superintendent 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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