Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda May 8, 2013
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Horace Greeley High School
Convene public meeting at 6:30 p.m. which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss the employment of a particular corporation and employment history of a particular person and collective bargaining under the Taylor Law.
Reconvene: 8:15 p.m.
Presentations:
Budget Hearing - School and Library Budgets for 2013-14
Opinion and Argument writing K-12
1. |
Information |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF) Spring Benefit |
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1.1.2 |
Westchester Putnam School Boards Association |
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1.1.3 |
Legislative Advocacy |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Seven Bridges search |
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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 March 20, 2013 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of April 3, 2013 |
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4. |
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": Yvonnett Glickert, Katerina Dillulio, Christopher Moljo, Patricia Patterson, Tyler Schultz, and Matthew Stern. Resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education ratifies the supplemental memorandum of agreement between the district and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers, dated February 28, 2013, regarding the special leave without pay to Jenny Gieras from the last day of her disability through June 30, 2014. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting." Resolution: "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 2012/2013 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education": Beth Aviv, Dana Bassuk, and Katerina Dillulio Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence: Ms. Patricia Patterson, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective April 15, 2013 through May 14, 2013. Ms. Samantha Boldt, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 20, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Ms. Jenny Gieras, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective May 28, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Request for Parental Leave of Absence: Ms. Rebecca Van Tassell, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective April 23, 2013 through May 24, 2013. Resignation: Ms. Andrea Nash, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective April 23, 2013. Mr. Stefan Birek, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 8, 2013. Appointment: Part Time Ms. Christine Dammann, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective April 18, 2013 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). |
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Non-instructional Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby grants a leave of absence, without pay, to Felice Ehrlich - Health Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School from Wednesday, May 15, 2013 through Friday, May 17, 2013. |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
CSE summaries reported to the board for approval on May 8, 2013. |
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5.2 |
Resolution to adopt comments for submission to Town of New Castle on the Summit Greenfield Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) (development of former Reader's Digest property). |
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5.3 |
Resolution to appoint Pam Thornton to New Castle Community Media Center (NCCMC) for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015. |
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5.4 |
Resolution to appoint the Board of Registration for 2013-14. Margot Ferrauti, AnnMarie Fallon, Nancy Ruffner, and Kathy Berman. |
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5.5 |
Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with Yorktown Central School District for one child, at the rate of $1,137.77 per child, effective September 5, 2012 - June 21, 2013. |
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Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for 12 children, at the rate of $991 per child, effective September 5, 2012 - June 21, 2013. |
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Approve contract for Health and Welfare Services with Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for 31 children, at the rate of $677 per child, effective September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013. |
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Approve a contract with Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WESTCOP) to continue arrangements for Head Start Program, located at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, |
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Approve a gift to Grafflin Elementary School from Exxon Mobil, courtesy of Larry Milton of New Castle Auto Center, in the amount of $500, for the purpose of additions to the math and science programs for the 2013-14 school year. |
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Approve a gift to Westorchard Elementary School from Exxon Mobil, courtesy of Larry Milton of New Castle Auto Center, in the amount of $500, for the purpose of non-fiction books to support kindergarten to second grade science program for the 2013-14 school year. |
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Approve a gift to Westorchard Elementary School from the Westorchard PTA, in the amount of $1898 for a storage shed, including gravel, frame and foundation, for playground supplies for school year 2012-13. |
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Approve a matching grant gift from TIAA-CREF and A. P. Miller for a total of $1,000 to be used for equipment for Performing Arts/Music for 2013-14 school year. |
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Approve lease-purchase agreement through New York State Contract for VOIP, Voice Over Internet Protocol at a cost of $127,176 annually for five years, with option to purchase equipment at the end of five years for $1. |
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5.14 |
Proposal for lunch service increase in pricing and begin bidding process for 2013-14 school year |
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Facilities |
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Financials |
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7.1 |
Expense Report - April 2013 |
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7.2 |
Revenue Report - April 2013 |
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7.3 |
Claims Auditor Report - March 2013 |
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7.4 |
Bid #851 - Construction Labor & Materials: General - Renewal toJoe Vuclano at an average rate of $64.28, effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. |
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7.5 |
Bid #853 - Tree Removal and Pruning - Renewal to Suburban Maintenance & Landscaping, Inc. At an average rate of $206.96 |
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Bid #854 - Grass Cutting Services - Renewal to Maxner Landscaping, LLC, at an average cost of $84,044.87 |
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Bid #894 - Driver's Education - PAS Auto School - at a rate of $440 per student for summer session and $440 per student for fall/spring session |
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7.8 |
Bid #893 - Tractor: Loader, Backhoe - Pine Bush Equipment Co., Inc - $65,477 |
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Notice of Future Meetings - Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Budget Vote/Election at Horace Greeley 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Horace Greeley High School 8:15 p.m. - Board meeting Presentations: Tenure Teacher Recognition Senior internship experience |
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Adjournment |
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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 Board meetings are public meetings, videotaped and available on the district website.
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PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.
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ADDENDUM
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5.15 |
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the attached provisions of the May 3, 2013 Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiators for the District and the CCT Bargaining Units (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Licensed Practical Nurse and Physical Therapist); and hereby approves those expenditures necessary to implement the provisions. |
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BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby ratifies the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) in regard to the Teacher Action Research Project for the 2013-14 school year, a copy of which is included by reference in the minutes of this meeting. |
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