Minutes May 29, 2013
Minutes
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York
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Date: |
May 29, 2013 |
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Time: |
8:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
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 6:00 p.m. Randall Katchis moved to enter into Executive Session with administrators for a discussion of the employment of a particular person and collective bargaining under the Taylor Law. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn the executive session at 8:00 p.m. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Board members joined the community in celebration with our newly tenured teachers and families for some refreshments prior to reconvening the public session. Karen Visser moved to reconvene the public session at 8:23 p.m. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. President Tipp welcomed the community, students, and parents. Presentations: Tenure Teacher Recognition Superintendent Lyn McKay noted that this is a very special evening and introduced each of the principals to make their tenure recommendations and brief introductions of each recipient. Westorchard Principal Jim Skoog, Bell Middle School Principal Martin Fitzgerald, and Horace Greeley Principal Robert Rhodes introduced and congratulated staff members on reaching this important step in their teaching careers. Assistant Superintendent Eric Byrne recommended staff developer Karen McNally and Dr. McKay gave her recommendation for Dr. Heidi McCarthy, Director of Special Education and Related Services. Superintendent McKay recommended all the following tenure recipients to the Board: Appointment: Tenure Ms. Eileen Cass, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 13, 2013. Ms. Danielle Cohen, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Nicole Curran, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Jennifer Halliday, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013. Mr. Matthew Harz, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 18, 2013. Dr. Heidi McCarthy, Director of Special Education and Related Services, Education Center, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Karen McNally, Teacher of Elementary Education, District wide Elementary Schools, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Lauren Reisner, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Monique Scollan, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Lori Tenefrancia, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2013. Ms. Keri Zurlini, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2013. Jeffrey Mester moved to award tenure to those recommended. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously. On behalf of the Board, President Tipp offered congratulations to all tenure recipients upon their successful culmination of the intensive review of their skills during the past three years. LIFE School Digital Portfolios Eric introduced John Hirsch of the LIFE school. Ten years ago started they began collections or portfolios of their work to provide opportunity for reflection and help them to get into college. It helps draw conclusions from experiences and allows them to compare and contrast information. Steve Walker explained the process used by the students and the different sections that were negotiated for content. Students Jack Grossman, Zack Krooks, Jared Lipson, and Sasha Byck presented their digital portfolios and explained their individual requirements for projects, resolutions to issues and successes, and their reflections on LIFE school. Their experiences with learning new skills, especially in internships, were positive and insightful helping them to step out of their comfort zones. Board members were impressed with the program, the student's presentations, ability to share them, and thanked them for their presentations. |
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Information
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Questions and Comments |
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Organization |
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Approvals Randall Katchis moved to certify the Report of the May 22, 2013 vote and election. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Recommended Action: Personnel Dr. McKay made the following recommendations.
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Recommended Action: Other
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Facilities Jeffrey Mester reported that the PNWBOCES $17 million capital project has been approved by the State Education Department with the same scope, but a different timeline. Some projects need to be completed earlier because of storm damage. Randall Katchis reported a meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on June 12 with the neighbors of the Zauderer property to share with them the modified plan of the property. Notifications were sent to the several residents bordering the property. |
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Financials
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Notice of Future Meetings - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School Join us for light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. to honor our retirees. 8:15 p.m. - Board meeting Presentation: Honor Retirees |
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Adjournment Adjournment - Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. |
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent
Victoria Tipp, Board President
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