Agenda June 5, 2012

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Horace Greeley High School

Join us for light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. to celebrate our retirees.

Convene public meeting at 6:30 p.m., which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a particular person's employment history and CSEA negotiations.

Reconvene at 7:45 p.m.

Presentation:

Honor Retirees

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

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

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)

 

 

1.1.2

Proposed Board Meeting Schedule - 2012/2013

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Assistant Principal Search

 

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

Second reading: Draft Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention Policy (required under Dignity for All Students Act effective July 1, 2012)

 

 

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

Minutes of April 10, 2012

 

 

3.2

Minutes of Exec. April 24, 2012

 

 

3.3

Minutes of May 22, 2012

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

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":

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).

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).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

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.

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

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to Board on June 1, 2012.

 

 

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

 

7.

Financials

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

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

Presentation:

Work Session / Reflections

 

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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