Agenda February 28, 2012

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Horace Greeley High School

Convene meeting at 6:30 p.m., which we anticipate will go into Executive session to discuss employee negotiations, legal issues with our attorney.

Reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m.

Presentations:

Search Update Process

Superintendent's Budget Proposal

Recommendation from The Finance Advisory Committee

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Legislative Action Report

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Assessment Project Update - PISA

 

 

1.2.2

Proposed calendar for Chappaqua School District 2012-13

 

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

First reading: Concussion Management Policy, Regulation, Guide, Scat, & Checklist

 

 

2.2

First reading revision: Policy 7000 Community Use of School District Facilities

 

 

2.3

First reading revision: Regulation 7000 Building Usage Fees 2012-2013 (effective July 1, 2012)

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of December 13, 2011

 

 

3.2

Minutes of January 10, 2012

 

 

3.3

Minutes of January 31, 2012

 

 

3.4

Minutes of February 7, 2012

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

The following instructional staff recommendations are presented for Board consideration and approval at the February 28, 2012 meeting.

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":

Carole Hyams, and

Ann Sangalli.

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

Barbara Brandfon,

Lynne Brennan,

Charles Buchanan,

Rita Campana,

Karen Clarke,

Jean Cross,

Gabrielle Giordano,

Lizabeth Haas,

Joan Handwerger,

Barbara Keimes,

Elaine Krim,

Elisa Leitao,

Carol Madole,

Suzann Michel,

Noah Mitchell,

Raquel Moskovits-Grey,

Lauren Mozian,

Kimberly Perham,

Paula Petito,

Beth Quinn,

Joan Salamone,

Barbara Scheine,

Giselle Weiss, and

Florence Zelenko.

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":

Phyllis Bellofatto,

Jan Gordon,

Carole Horn,

Olga Kowal,

Gail Matthew,

Wendy Seaver, and

Gail Treffinger.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby rescinds the request for discretionary leave of absence of Patrick Conley, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, that was voted upon at the 11/29/11 Board of Education meeting."

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Mr. Patrick Conley, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:

Ms. Kelly Todd, Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 18, 2012 through April 30, 2012.

Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective February 6, 2012 through April 27, 2012.

Ms. Colleen Fodor, Teacher of Home Economics, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 27, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

Ms. Lyndall Boal, School Social Worker, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.

Dr. Susan Costantini, School Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Ms. Barbara Fingeroth, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Mr. Tore Heskestad, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.

Mr. Robert Oddo, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2012.

Ms. Colette Principe, Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Ms. Elizabeth Scroope, Teacher of Reading, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.

Resignation:

Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2012.

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. Robert Rhodes, Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2012, in the tenure area of High School Principal, probationary period ends June 30, 2015.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Daydre Garvey, Regular Substitute Teacher of Home Economics, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective November 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Lindsey Nicastro, (.04) Teacher of Health to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers' Contract, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 17, 2012 through May 7, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on February 17, 2012

 

 

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a proposal with Dyami Architecture, PC to outline a master plan for the overall renovation of the Horace Greeley kitchen, serving line, and seating area in the amount of $7,000 plus additional expenses and fees.

 

 

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #601669. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

 

 

5.4

Approve a gift of a Kawai piano to Westorchard Elementary School from Lisa Gimple of Seneca Drive in Chappaqua. The piano will be used in the music curriculum.

 

 

5.5

Appoint attached list of CSE Sub-Committee Chairpersons for the remainder of 2011-12 school year.

 

 

5.6

Approve 2011-12 contract for educational services - with Bronxville Union Free School District for student #601643.

 

 

5.7

Approve addendum to 2011-12 contract for educational services - with Anderson Center for Autism to include physical therapy evaluation at a rate of $300 per evaluation.

 

 

5.8

Approve Agreement with Charlton School / Ketchum-Grande Memorial School effective January 31, - June 30, 2012 at a monthly rate of $3,316 plus fees for maintenance according to the contract.

 

 

5.9

Approve use of a Single Purchase Agreement from Apple to eliminate need for separate purchase orders that contain both New York State Contract and non-New York State Contract items.

 

 

5.10

Be it resolved that the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage meter at Westorchard is in the best financial interest of the school district because it is the lowest monthly cost of $54.00 including rate change protection and therefore approved by the Board. (Monthly cost $54.00 compared to $132.24 for 2010-11).

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Facilities Committee Report

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Central Treasurer's Report - December 31, 2011

 

 

7.2

Expenditure Report - January 31, 2012

 

 

7.3

Revenue Report - January 31, 2012

 

 

7.4

Claims Auditor Reports - January 31, 2012

 

 

7.5

Treasurer's Report - January 31, 2012

 

 

7.6

Recommendation from the Audit Committee to accept the attached Audit Reports and Management Response to Internal Audits: Vnding Machine Policy Review, Updated Risk Assessment, Review of Human Resources and Payroll.

 

 

7.7

Budget Transfer from tuition-private line to tuition-NYS public school line, due to two children now attending public school in the amount of $245,000.

 

 

7.8

Bid #850 - Environmental Services & Maintenance - Conklin Services & Construction, Inc. A) one lump sum for quarterly inspections at $1,450 per each of 5 buildings B) time & material cost for one year (no increase since 2010-11)

 

 

7.9

Bid #870 - Graduation Tent & Chair Rental - Stamford Tent & Event Services - $22,525.00

 

 

7.10

Bid #871 - Scaffolding - S&N Builders, Inc. - $33,000.00

 

 

7.11

Bid #872 - Window Replacement - Forno Enterprises, Inc. - $119,200.00

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Board meeting / Work session at Horace Greeley High School

Presentation:

Curriculum / Athletics

 

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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ADDENDUM
February 28, 2012

 

5.11

Approve contract with Adecco for the 2011-12 school year.

 

 

5.12

Ratification of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education of the Chappaqua Schools and the Chappaqua Teachers' Association, Inc. Pursuant to the provisions of Education Law Section 3012-c the parties have negotiated in good faith and agreed to the provisions added to the District's APPR Plan Document for the 2012-13 school year. A copy of this agreement shall be referenced within the minutes of this meeting.

 

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