Agenda October 25, 2011

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Horace Greeley High School

Governor Cuomo has proclaimed October 31 - November 4, 2011 School Board Recognition Week.

Convene meeting at 7:00 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive session to discuss pending legal issue with attorneys.

Reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

How are middle and high schools addressing the BOE teaching and learning question?

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Survey

 

 

1.1.2

Board Perspective

Knowledge Café

Learning Symposium

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Chappaqua Education for the Future - October 17

 

 

1.2.2

Knowledge Café - October 24, 25, 2011

 

 

1.2.3

Report on Professional Development Day - October 21

 

Questions and Comments

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

Second Reading: Draft Personal Property

 

 

2.2

Second Reading: Draft Community Use of School District Facilities revision

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of September 20, 2011

 

 

3.2

Minutes of September 27, 2011

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

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 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Devereux Foundation's Millwood Learning Center.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints Stacey Kurtis from the Preferred Eligible List to the position of Teaching Assistant, effective October 17, 2011."

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Shana Weldon, Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 3, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Ms. Heather Butler, Teaching Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 3, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Resignation:

Ms. Stacey Kurtis, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective October 14, 2011.

Ms. Melissa Lenahan, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective October 14, 2011.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Heather Butler, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Cynthia Gasperi, (.04) Teacher of Elementary Education to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective October 24, 2011 through May 7, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Leave of Absence:

Lorraine Campbell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, has requested a leave of absence, effective October 17, 2011 for 4-6 months, pending further notification

Appointments:

Antonio Faustino - Maintenance Worker (Buildings), Pole Barn, effective October 26, 2011.

Clare Weber - Regular Substitute Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 30 hours per week, effective October 17, 2011.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve of CSE summaries reported to the Board on October 21, 2011.

 

 

5.2

Approve contract with Tobin and Co., internal auditors, for Year Two of RFP dated August 2010 - 0% increase, for contract year ending June 30, 2012.

 

 

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #64312. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.4

Appoint Preston Elder as a Parent Member on the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for 2011-12.

 

 

5.5

Approve Agreements for Services with Eastchester Union Free School District for students, Student ID's: 00487, 601628, 602320 for 2011-12 school year.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Facilities Committee Report

 

 

6.2

Report Homecoming Activities

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Budget transfers in the amount of $249,375.64 to reflect transfers and position vacancies from June 30, 2011, after budget adoption.

 

 

7.2

Budget transfers in the amount of $267,320.11 to redistribute middle school salaries after retirements.

 

 

7.3

Budget transfers in the amount of $158,799.81 to redistribute high school salaries for position at Bell reallocated to HGHS.

 

 

7.4

Claim Auditor's Report - September 2011

 

 

7.5

Treasurer's Report - September 30, 2011

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Tuesday, November 15, 2011at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

Potential Middle School Structure

Survey Results

 

9.

Adjournment

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: 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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