Minutes June 5, 2012

Minutes

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York

 

Date:

June 5, 2012

 

Time:

8:15 p.m.

 

Place:

Horace Greeley High School

 

Present:

Board of Education
Alyson Kiesel, President
Jeffrey Mester, Vice President
Randall Katchis
Victoria Tipp
Karen Visser

 

Staff Members
Present:

Dr. Lyn McKay, Superintendent

Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Adm. Asst. to Superintendent

 

Visitors Present:

Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens.

 

President Alyson Kiesel convened the public session at 6:30p.m. Karen Visser moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the discussion of the employment history of a particular person or persons. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

At 8:27 p.m. Karen Visser moved to reconvene the public session. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

President Kiesel welcomed the community and introduced the Seven Bridges Choir.

Presentation:

Seven Bridges Choir
Barbara Carlsen, retiring musical director

Special Report and Recommended Action: Personnel - Honor Retirees

President Alyson Kiesel congratulated the retirees and added that they are a testament to the high standards of the district. Building administrators briefly introduced each retiree and shared some of the retiree's many accomplishments, amusing stories, and how each came to work in Chappaqua. Dr. McKay commented on their tenure with the district and their many contributions to the district and to the community. She stated that they are a group of highly talented individuals who will be missed and wished them well.

Honored Retirees 2011-2012 School Year

Lyndall Boal, Bell/SB, June 30, 2012

Barbara Carlsen, Seven Bridges, June 30, 2012,

Susan Constantini, Westorchard, June 30, 2012,

Barbara Fingeroth, Westorchard, June 30, 2012,

Tore Heskestad, Bell, June 30, 2012,

Thomas Howley, Seven Bridges, June 30, 2012,

Robert Oddo, Horace Greeley, June 30, 2012,

Colette Principe, Douglas Grafflin, June 30, 2012,

Elizabeth Scroope, Roaring Brook, June 30, 2012

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association Budget and Ballot for 2012-13

Victoria Tipp offered the following resolution,

"BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed 2012-13 Budget for the Westchester-Putman School Boards Association be approved as presented in the amount of $224,311;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board approves the following candidates to serve as officers on the WPSBA Executive Board for the 2012-13 year:

President - Kendall Egan (Rye City SD)

Vice President - Susan Elion Wollin (Bedford CSD)

Vice President - Karen Zevin (Croton-Harmon UFSD)

Secretary / Treasurer - Richard Kreps (Carmel CSD);

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board approves the following candidates to serve on the WPSBA Board with their terms expiring in 2015:

Louis Conte (Pleasantville UFSD)

Douglas Glickert (Peekskill City SD)

Abby Mendelsohn (Harrison CSD)

Jennifer Rosen (Briarcliff Manor UFSD)

Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

1.1.2

Proposed Board Meeting Schedule - 2012/2013

President Kiesel presented the proposed Board meeting schedule for 2012/2013 with the new Wednesday meeting nights. Discussion followed. Board members are asked to forward date changes to the district clerk.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

The Assistant Principal Search Committee is moving forward.

1.2.2

Dr. McKay reported that the board question has now been translated into standards and will be given as assessments as part of staff development work. Eric Byrne commented that the staff has completed incredible work on designing some of the most creative assessments he has ever seen.

1.2.3

Dr. McKay and Eric Byrne attended the mathematics awards. She noted some of the math meets and that our students, both male and female, are doing extraordinary math work.

1.2.4

She also reported on the Science Research presentations that included such topics as future of ebooks in education, revolution in the fight against cancer, and green electricity. Students stood for 20 minutes to talk about projects they are passionate about and answered questions.

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

Victoria Tipp gave a Second reading: Draft Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention Policy (required under Dignity for All Students Act effective July 1, 2012). She gave a detailed explanation about the changes. A few minor ones will be made before it is on the next agenda.

President Kiesel gave readings of the following. After a lengthy discussion of the Student Records Policy, it was tabled.

2.2

Second reading: Draft Internet Safety Policy

2.3

First reading of revised policy: Student Code of Conduct w/attachment

2.4

First reading of revised policy: Student Records

2.5

First reading of revised policy: Disposition of District Personal Property and Equipment

3.

Approvals

3.1

Randall Katchis moved to approve the Minutes of April 10, 2012, as amended. Victoria Tipp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.2

Jeffrey Mester moved to table the Minutes of Exec. April 24, 2012. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.3

Randall Katchis moved to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2012. Alyson KIesel seconded. The motion passed 4-1 with one abstention by Karen Visser who was absent from the meeting.

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

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":

Kathryn Bunyan,

Liana Geraghty,

Victoria Katzenberg, and

Beverly Schoenfeld.

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":

Continental Nurses,

Laurie McCauley, and

Matt Otteman.

Resolution:

 

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on June 30, 2012."

.67 FTE Art position at Horace Greeley High School,

1.0 FTE Home Economics position (.5 at Robert E. Bell Middle School and .5 at Seven Bridges Middle School),

.8 FTE Music position (.2 at Robert E. Bell Middle School and .6 at Seven Bridges Middle School)

.5 FTE Physical Education position at Westorchard Elementary School,

.5 FTE Social Worker position (.25 at Robert E. Bell Middle School and .25 at Seven Bridges Middle School),

.3 FTE Industrial Arts position at Seven Bridges Middle School,

.6 FTE Psychologist position at Westorchard Elementary School,

1.0 FTE Special Education position at Westorchard Elementary School, and

.1 FTE Social Studies position at Horace Greeley High School.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education has determined that the services of the following individuals shall be discontinued at close of business on June 30, 2012 in accordance with Section 3013 of the Education Law as they are determined to be the least senior teachers in their respective tenure areas, they do not have tenure or probationary status in any additional tenure area created by Part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, and thus have no right to transfer to any position in a different tenure area; and they shall be placed upon a preferred eligible list for recall to a position for a period of seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff pursuant to Education Law Section 3013; and each individual will be notified in writing by the District Clerk of the information contained in this resolution, including placement of their name on a preferred eligible list for re-employment:"

Home Economics: Colleen Fodor

Industrial Arts: Michael DeBellis

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in English, the Board of Education hereby creates a .5 FTE English position. This action results in the creation of a .5 FTE English position at Seven Bridges Middle School effective 7/1/12."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Mathematics, the Board of Education hereby creates a .5 FTE Mathematics position. This action results in the creation of a .5 FTE Mathematics position at Seven Bridges Middle School effective 7/1/12."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in Science, the Board of Education hereby creates a .5 FTE Science position. This action results in the creation of a .5 FTE Science position at Seven Bridges Middle School effective 7/1/12."

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Kristen Fontanes-Betterton, Teacher of Special Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective May 14, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Mr. Thomas Howley, Teacher of Physical Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.

Resignation:

Ms. Debra Doman, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Dana Bassuk, (.4) Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 11, D(BA+90) with Masters, $46,532.

Ms. Kim Meade, (.6) Teacher of Music, District wide Elementary Schools, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 11, B(BA+45) with Masters, $61,685.

Victoria Tipp moved to approve the recommendations. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Resignations:

Christopher Schussler - Maintenance Worker - Buildings, resigning effective May 30, 2012.

Myrna J. Worthy - Health Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, resigning effective June 22, 2012.

Appointment:

Lisa Shirin - Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective May 30, 2012. Her salary will be $44,450.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem custodial substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective June 5, 2012:

Ryan Pirro

Randall Katchis moved to accept the recommendations. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

Karen Visser moved to approve CSE summaries reported to Board on June 1, 2012 with the except of 601844; 701893, 700026. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Karen Visser moved to approve Items 5.2-5.10. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.2

Approve Agreement for Investigative Services, A.F. Investigations, for the 2012-13 school year in the amount of $65 per hour.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the Supplemental Agreement, dated May 29, 2012, agreed to by the District and the Chappaqua Administrators' Association as presented to the board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.

5.4

Approve Initial Contract of Services with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for 2012-13 school year.

5.5

Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with Somers School District for one additional child for 2011-12 in the amount of $856.40.

5.6

Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with Rebecca School for student ID #00485 for 2012-13 in the amount of $81,417.

5.7

Approve contract for services with Devereux Foundation for July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 for residential students at a rate approved by the Commissioner of Education.

5.8

Approve contract with Western States Contracting Alliance Governmental User Agreement effective May 1, 2012.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #600727. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

5.10

Approve School World Services one-year service agreement for 2012-13 in the amount of $12,666.84, a zero increase.

6.

Facilities

The Facilities Committee meeting has been changed to 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13. They have met with the Turf Committee and the committee feel that they are on target for Spring 2013.

7.

Financials

8.

President Kiesel gave Notice of Future Meetings -

Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Board Meeting at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

Work Session / Reflection

9.

Adjournment

At 10:59 p.m. Randall Katchis moved to adjourn the meeting. Karen Visser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Theresa Markley, District Clerk / Admin. Asst. to Superintendent

Alyson Kiesel, Board President

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