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1.
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Information Business Affairs
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1.1
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President's Report
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1.1.1
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Budget
President Kiesel thanked the community for passing the budget and re-electing her for another term. She also thanked the administrators, teachers, parents, and all those who worked on the election.
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
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1.2.1
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Harvard Partnership
Dr. McKay reported that the district has received a new grant for four more years. It is through the grants that we are able to offer special programs. She and Assistant Superintendent Eric Byrne and Director of Techology Darleen Nicolosi studied the ecosystem in the stream across from Bell Middle School along with Annie Madden's eighth graders. Using smartphones, they played a role-based game that led them to recognize factors of the stream ecosystem that affect specific water quality measurements..
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1.2.2
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Stormwater Annual Report
John Chow noted that this is a state mandated report that must be filed June 1. Newsletters and information are available on the website. Students have made a rain garden with science teacher Bob Oddo to divert run off to be used constructively. Training workshops for Operations and Maintenance have also been held to teach new and better use of chemicals, pesticides, etc.
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1.2.3
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Early Dismissal Days
The proposed early dismissal days were discussed and added to the calendar for 2012-13. The one-page calendar will be updated on the website. Those dates are: October 5, December 5, and March 6 for early dismissal. October 18 and April 19 are full day staff development with no students. November 6 Election Day no students, PT conferences elementary schools; November 16, 21 ½ day elementary conferences.
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1.2.4
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Dr. McKay reported the Assistant Principal Search for Roaring Brook and Westorchard is moving along.
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1.2.5
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Dr. McKay reported on the football program progress. Preseason varsity football workouts are occurring on a biweekly basis with assistant coaches Dave Boniello and Tim Sullivan at the helm, and they are being assisted by three others; Cameron Lowder, Dillon Clark and Joe Kearnes. Mike Aidala, from Next Level Speed, is helping with strength conditioning and will oversee this year's Strongman Competition along with the assistant coaches.
Dr. McKay also stated that the district has several staff on leave and spoke a little about leaves in general.
Employees may take a leave for a variety of reasons. Leaves can be with or without pay, and can be extended or shortened depending on the type of leave. In disciplinary cases, the extent of the leave depends on whether or not two parties can reach an agreement and if parties do not reach an agreement, the dispute goes to arbitration. A change in the law now states there should be a resolution within 125 days from the date of the filing of the charges.
While the district does not speak publicly about personnel issues, it does pledge to provide all people their rights to a fair process - one that protects the integrity of the district as well as the individuals within the district. A fair process is not necessarily a quick process. Though a speedy outcome might be beneficial to some, it may not be compatible with our dual mission to do what's right for the individual and what's right for the district. We ask for patience while we work to reach the best conclusion for all parties involved.
She concluded her statement with the following, "I would like to personally thank the parents who are working in a civil and civic way and modeling that behavior for students. During times of uncertainty our ability to work together as a Board, administrators, staff, students and community - respectfully and thoughtfully and diligently - is of utmost importance."
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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.
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Organization
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2.1
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Second reading: Draft Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention Policy (required under Dignity for All Students Act effective July 1, 2012) The district clerk will send a copy to administrators for review.
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2.2
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President Kiesel gave a first reading of the: Draft Internet Safety Policy.
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3.
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Approvals
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Randall Katchis moved to approve the minutes of March 27, April 24, May 4, and 10, 2012. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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3.1
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Minutes of March 27, 2012
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3.2
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Minutes of April 24, 2012
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3.3
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Minutes of May 4, 2012
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3.4
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Minutes of May 10, 2012
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3.5
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Victoria Tipp offered a resolution to certify the May 15, 2012 vote and election results. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.
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Recommended Action: Personnel
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4.1
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Instructional
Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
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":
Cheryl Berman,
Ana Coma,
Kathleen Finnegan,
Shannon O'Donnell, and
Carolene Springer.
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":
Andrea Rauso Eckerle,
Blythedale Children's Hospital,
Blythedale Children's Hospital,
Blythedale Children's Hospital,
Blythedale Children's Hospital,
Blythedale Children's Hospital,
Colleen O'Sullivan,
Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC,
Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC,
Creative Tutoring,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
HTA of New York, Inc.,
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, PC,
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, PC,
Jeffrey H. Sacks, D.O.,
Karen Teters,
Lisa Giacomini-Essell,
Tara Gallagher,
The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary / Ear Institute,
Westchester Institute for Human Development,
Westchester Institute for Human Development, and
Westchester Institute for Human Development.
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
Ms. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 26, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Mr. Andrew Corsilia, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:
Ms. Caitlin Lena, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 15, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Ms. Meredith Green, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 7, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Ms. Linsy Kochupaul, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 2, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Resignation:
Mr. Mark Bayer, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2012.
Ms. Amy Fishkin, Assistant Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.
Appointment: Administrative
Dr. McKay announced this appointment earlier in the evening and said that she was delighted to have Andrew join the administrative team. Randall Katchis moved to approve the appointment. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Andrew Corsilia, Interim Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $135,500.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Amy Rubenstein, Regular Substitute Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 17, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+45) with Masters, $72,867, prorated.
Mr. Dillon Clark, Regular Substitute Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 2, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $21,256, prorated.
Randall Katchis moved to approve the recommendations. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.2
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Non-Instructional
Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:
Resignation:
Latricia Kokuma - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education, effective June 1, 2012.
Appointment:
Latricia Kokuma - Clerical sub at prior rate of pay on as-needed basis, effective June 2, 2012 - June 29, 2012.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of David Hayes, Public Relations Assistant to 27.5 hours per week, effective July 1, 2012.
Victoria Tipp moved to accept the recommendations. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
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5.1
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Victoria Tipp moved to approve CSE summaries reported to Board on May 18, 2012. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Randall Katchis moved to approve items 5.2 and 5.3 Health and Welfare contracts. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.2
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Resolution to approve Health and Welfare Services contract with Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, for nine students, at $1,022, effective September 7, 2011 through June 22, 2012 in the amount of $9,198.00
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5.3
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Resolution to approve Health and Welfare Services contract with Rye City School District, for six students, at $805.15, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 in the amount of $4,830.90.
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Randall Katchis moved to approve items 5.4 and 5.5 gifts to the district. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.4
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Resolution to approve a gift in the amount of $3,500 from the Greeley PTA to purchase frames and hanging systems for display of student artwork.
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5.5
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Resolution to approve a 2012 gift in the amount of $5,000 from the Westorchard PTA and (the approved, unused portion of the 2011 gift in the amount of $2,700) to purchase playground equipment that meets all legal safety standards and approved by Principal Jim Skoog and Director of Facilities Joe Gramando. Installation is included.
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5.6
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Victoria Tipp offered a Resolution to accept a gift from Doria Bachenheimer in the amount of $500 and a matching gift from TIAA-CREF Financial Services in the amount of $500 to Grafflin School to be used in the 2012-13 school year. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.7
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Randall Katchis offered a Resolution to appoint the Board of Registration for the 2012-13 school year. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.8
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Victoria Tipp offered a Resolution to ratify additional appointment of election worker: Jennifer Mebes Flagg as Co-Chairwoman of the election. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.9
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Resolution to adopt Tax Anticipation Note for Chappaqua Central School District, New York, on May 22, 2012, authorizing the issuance of note not to exceed $8,000,000 Tax Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the receipt of taxes to be levied for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.
Randall Katchis offered the following resolution,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tax Anticipation Notes (herein called "Notes") of Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (herein called "District"), in the principal amount of not to exceed $8,000,000, and any notes in renewal thereof, are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 24.00 and 39.00 of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called "Law").
Section 2. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared:
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The Notes shall be issued in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes to be levied for school purposes for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, and the proceeds of the Notes shall be used only for the purposes for which said taxes are levied.
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(b)
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The Notes shall mature within the period of one year from the date of their issuance.
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The Notes are not issued in renewal of other notes.
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The total amount of such taxes remains uncollected at the date of adoption of this resolution.
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Section 3. The Notes hereby authorized shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and shall be general obligations of the District, and the faith and credit of the District are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes and unless the Notes are otherwise paid or payment provided for, an amount sufficient for such payment shall be inserted in the budget of the District and a tax sufficient to provide for the payment thereof shall be levied and collected.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and the Law, and pursuant to Sections 50.00, 56.00, 60.00 and 61.00 of the Law, the power to sell and issue the Notes authorized pursuant hereto, or any renewals thereof, and to determine the terms, form and contents, including the manner of execution, of such Notes, and to execute arbitrage certifications relative thereto, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the District.
Section 5. The Notes shall be executed in the name of the District by the manual signature of the President of the Board of Education, the Vice President of the Board of Education, the District Treasurer, the District Clerk, or such other officer of the District as shall be designated by the chief fiscal officer of the District, and shall have the corporate seal of the District impressed or imprinted thereon which corporate seal may be attested by the manual signature of the District Clerk.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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6.
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Facilities
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7.
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Financials
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Victoria Tipp offered a resolution to accept the financial reports, Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and approve the Bids listed as items 7.4-7.9. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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7.1
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Treasurer's Report - April 30, 2012
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7.2
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Expense Report - April 30, 2012
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7.3
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Revenue Report - April 30, 2012
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7.4
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Bid #837 Solid Waste Services for Buildings - Renewal bid for Suburban Carting - $78,480. 0% increase.
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7.5
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Bid #851 Construction Labor & Materials: Gen. Construction - Renewal bid for Joe and Vuclano - average hourly rate $64.28 with 0% increase.
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7.6
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Bid #852 Construction Labor & Materials: Plumbing - Renewal bid for Steele's Plumbing, Inc. - $75.83 average hourly rate 0% increase.
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7.7
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Bid #861 Masonry, Site Work & Asphalt Services - Renewal bid for Lehtonen Contracting Corp. $99.40 average hourly rate 0% increase.
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7.8
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Bid #873 Printing/Stationary Services - various amounts for each job per attached to:
A to Z Printing; Mt. Kisco Printing; and Newburgh Envelope Co.
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7.9
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Bid #874 HVAC Services - Preventative Maintenance - Atlantic Westchester - $43,250.00 lump sum plus Part II - hourly rates.
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8.
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President Kiesel gave Notice of Future Meetings -
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Board Meeting at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m.
Presentation:
Honor Retirees
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9.
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Adjournment
At 9:55 p.m. Randall Katchis moved to adjourn the meeting. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Chappaqua Central School District