Agenda January 24, 2013

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
RESCHEDULED for THURSDAY, January 24, 2013
Horace Greeley High School

Convene public meeting at 7:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, the employment history of a particular person, and a legal issue.

Reconvene: 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

Budget Process

1.

Information

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

WPSBA Legislative Advocacy Report

1.1.1.a

Resolution on high stakes testing

 

 

1.1.2

Conflict with May 22 board meeting date.

 

 

1.1.3

Mandate Relief Report

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Douglas Grafflin Elementary School Principal Search

 

 

1.2.2

Update on safety

 

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.

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

Draft Policy second reading - Referral to Committee on Special Education (CSE)

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of December 12, 2012

 

 

3.2

Minutes of December 4, 2012 Joint Town / School Boards

 

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":

Mario Gutierrez, and

Normearleasa Thomas.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as AP proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2012/2013 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Barbara Brandfon,

Lynne Brennan,

Charles Buchanan,

Rita Campana,

Jean Cross,

Gabrielle Giordano,

Lizabeth Haas,

Joan Handwerger,

Elaine Krim,

Elisa Leitao,

Carol Madole,

Suzann Michel,

Noah Mitchell,

Raquel Moskovitz-Grey,

Kimberly Perham,

Paula Petito,

Beth Quinn,

Joan Salamone,

Barbara Scheine,

Giselle Weiss,

Florence Zelenko.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Mr. Anthony Castaneda, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 2, 2013 through January 3, 2013.

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Jamie Hariegel, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective January 2, 2013 through February 8, 2013.

Ms. Kalliopi Sherwood, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective January 10, 2013 through June 30, 2013.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Mr. Anthony Castaneda, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 14, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Daniel Hall, 7-8th Grade Wrestling, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective December 2, 2012 through March 1, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Leave of Absence:

Deborah Kanuk - Secretary to School Administrator at Horace Greeley High School, has requested a leave of absence, without pay, effective January 18, 2013 through February 1, 2013.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on January 11, 2013.

 

 

5.2

Approve agreement with Pleasantville Union Free School District to provide instructional services for four Chappaqua students attending public schools in Pleasantville UFSD, effective for the 2012-13 school year, at an annual rate of $53,600 per student, plus additional services as indicated in each contract..

 

 

5.3

Approve agreement with White Plains City School District to provide instructional services for Chappaqua students attending public schools in White Plains CSD, effective for the 2012-13 school year, at an annual rate of $278.28 per day, plus additional therapeutic services at a rate of $15,762.06 per academic school year.

 

 

5.4

Agreement with Greenburgh Central School District No. 7 for health and welfare services for four Chappaqua students attending non-public schools in Greenburg 7, at an estimated sum of $899.03 per pupil, effective September 4, 2012 - June 21, 2013.

 

 

5.5

Approve agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage meter for Bell Middle School - savings of $16/month, effective 11-28-2012 for 51 months. (Tabled from 11-28-2012)

 

 

5.6

Approve a unanimous gift of 14 shares of Exxon Mobil stock in the amount of $1,194.79 to the Horace Greeley High School music programs, half will go to the Chorus/Madrigal Choir and half to the Symphonic Band/Stage Band program.

 

 

5.7

Approve transfer/reassignment of Medicaid services from Cost Management Services to Sivic Solutions Group who has taken over the services from Cost Management in New York State, effective January 1, 2013.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Facilities report

 

 

6.1.1

Report on Board tours: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - Seven Bridges and Westorchard.

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Expense Report - December 2012

 

 

7.2

Revenue Report - December 2012

 

 

7.3

Treasurer's Report - December 2012

 

 

7.4

Bid #877 - High School Gym Roof - Laumar Roofing - $332,000.

Whereas, the Board of Education invited sealed proposals for High School Gym Roof

Whereas, the bid submitted by Saltnaam International Construction Corp, the lowest bidder was not in compliance with the bid specifications in that they did not furnish the required bid security; in addition, the second lowest vendor Sony NY Management & Construction Corp, also was not in compliance with the bid specification in that they did not provide proof that they are authorized by the roofing system manufacturer as a certified installer.

WHEREAS, the third lowest bidder Laumar Roofing, has complied with such bid specifications;

THEREFORE, be it resolved the Board determines that the failure of Satnaam International Construction Corp. as well as Sony NY Management & Construction Corp. to meet the requirements set forth in the bid specifications, as set forth herein, constitutes a material deviation from the bid specification and, therefore rejects such bid; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board hereby awards the bid for the for the High School Gym Roof to Laumar Roofing, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the following amounts:

Total Base Bid: $185,000.00

Alternate Bid: $147,000.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a contract with Laumar Roofing Co. for the 2012-2013 school year, a copy of which is incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School

6:00 p.m. Board / Administrator Retreat

8:15 p.m. Board Meeting

Presentations:

The Flipped Classroom

Student Sharing Work (changed)

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, 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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ADDENDUM
January 16, 2013
Rescheduled to January 24, 2013

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.3

Proposed 2013-14 calendar

 

 

4.1

Recommended Action Personnel: Instructional

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Lauralyn Stewart, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective January 28, 2013.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Alyssa Sibio, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 18, 2013 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

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