Minutes December 4, 2012
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
December 4, 2012 |
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8:15 p.m. |
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Horace Greeley High School |
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Present: |
Board of Education |
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Staff Members |
Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Assistant Superintendent for Leadership and Instruction Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent |
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Visitors Present: |
Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens. |
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President Tipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Karen Visser moved to enter Executive Session to discuss emergency preparedness and legal issues. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Randall Katchis moved to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:54 p.m. and Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Tipp welcomed the Town Board and introduced the members of both boards. She reconvened the meeting with Town Board at 7:56 p.m. President Tipp noted that the two boards have collaborated on previous issues and hope that more opportunities will allow continued collaboration on issues that effect both town and school boards. A detailed discussion of the following topics ensued. |
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Emergency Response Plan
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Town Commercial Base President Tipp noted that a lack of commercial development has caused a lot of difficulty for both boards. The district and town have mandated costs that are rising much faster than tax caps can keep up with. Discussion included structures at Bell School, school-owned parcels, and Chappaqua Crossings proposed changes. The town is now working on an update to the Master Plan first developed in 1989. |
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Unfunded and Underfunded Mandates There was not enough time to adequately address the issue. Because the mandates are controlled by NY state, school board president thought the most productive use of time would be to organize another meeting with state legislators. In addition, the town board was holding their regular meeting at the town offices and had to leave. |
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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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President Tipp gave Notice of Future Meetings - Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Bell Middle School, Learning Walk Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Board tours at Seven Bridges, 7:00 a.m. and Westorchard at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m. Presentation: Budget Process |
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Adjournment President Tipp thanked the town board for joining the school board in this discussion of collaborative issues. Both boards agreed to continue to work towards common ground on issues. At 9:00 p.m., Alyson Kiesel moved to adjourn. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent
Victoria Tipp, Board President
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