Agenda May 2, 2018

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons

Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeffrey Mester

Convene public meeting at 7:30 pm

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.2

Superintendent's Report

Presentations:

Budget Hearing

Public Library Budget Presentation

2.

Committee Reports

Public Comment Period:

We welcome public comments, and in respect for each other's time, we ask that you limit your comments to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone.

3.

Approvals & Ratifications

3.1

Accept Minutes of March 28, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.

3.2

Accept Minutes of April 11, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.

3.3

Accept Minutes of April 24, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.

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:

  • Caitlin Lena
  • Karen Paciullo
  • Stefanie Trimarchi

Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:

  • Ms. Erica Gallinelli, Teacher of Mathematics, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Resignation:

  • Ms. Jamie Edelman, Principal, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
  • Ms. Lauralyn Stewart, Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2018.

Appointment: Probationary

  • Ms. Lauralyn Stewart, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2018 through December 3, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Resignation for the purpose of retirement:

  • Mr. John Alexander, Cleaner at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 15, 2018.

Resignation:

  • Ms. Francesca Zacarolli, Senior Office Assistant - Automated Systems at the Education Center, effective May 2, 2018.

Request for discretionary leave of absence:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes a discretionary leave of absence, without pay, for Paola Conklin, from May 9, 2018 through June 29, 2018.

Resolutions:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a 0.4 FTE Public Relations Assistant position. This action results in the creation of a 0.40 FTE Public Relations Assistant position at the Education Center effective May 3, 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the following individual listed below as a per diem clerical / teacher aide substitute to be employed, on an "as needed" basis, effective April 30, 2018. The salary is $15.00 per hour.

  • Laura Lavena

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints the following individual listed below as a per diem clerical / teacher aide substitute to be employed, on an "as needed" basis, effective May 3, 2018. The salary is $15.00 per hour.

  • Linda Oprysko

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

CSE Summaries (2017-18 School Year) reported to the Board on May 2, 2018.

5.2

CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on May 2, 2018.

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves PNW BOCES 2018-19 Contract of Services in the amount of $1,307,841 and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk this agreement.

5.4

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with KG&D Architects dated April 5, 2018 in the amount of $9,750 for Architectural Professional Services to design a handicap accessible ramp at Seven Bridges Middle School to the upper athletic field, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes an increase to the 2017-18 budget in the amount of $142,294 for transfer to the Special Aid Fund to fund the portion of the summer special education program from summer 2012 that is not being paid by New York State.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with White Plains School District for 12 students at a rate of $970.66 per student, effective September 5, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and authorizes the Board President, Superintendent and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.7

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with Katonah-Lewisboro School District for 16 students at a rate of $1,195.98 per student, effective September 6, 2017 to June 22, 2018 and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this Agreement.

5.8

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Building Usage Fees for 2018-19, effective July 1, 2018.

5.9

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the appointment of election personnel for the May 15, 2018 School Budget Vote & Election.

5.10

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Amended Agreement with Caitlin Franze from August 31, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the total payment for the 2017-18 school year shall not exceed $16,000 (increased from $10,000), and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.

5.11

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an Agreement with KG&D Architects dated April 26, 2018 for Architectural Professional Services for the design and implementation of the Fitness Center and Dance Studio relocation project per the attached fee schedule.

6.

Facilities

Acknowledgement of Change Orders approved by the Superintendent per Board Resolution adopted at June 14, 2017 Board of Education meeting

6.1

Change order #GC-002-DG approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Douglas Grafflin ES Capital Improvements

Contractor: MVM Construction, LLC.

Description: add 2,100 s/f of asbestos floor tile removal

Amount: $18,060.00

6.2

Change order #GC-002-SB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Seven Bridges MS Capital Improvements

Contractor: Dobtol Construction, LLC.

Description: Additional Existing Wall Removal

Amount: $2,516.00

6.3

Change order #GC-003-SB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Seven Bridges MS Capital Improvements

Contractor: Dobtol Construction, LLC.

Description: Existing Door Relocation at Room 048

Amount: $3,392.00

6.4

Change order #GC-004-SB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Seven Bridges MS Capital Improvements

Contractor: Dobtol Construction, LLC.

Description: Additional Soffits and 2x2 ACT at room 044

Amount: $9,443.00

6.5

Change order #GC-005-SB approved by the Superintendent:

Project: Seven Bridges MS Capital Improvements

Contractor: Dobtol Construction, LLC.

Description: Additional doors and frames

Amount: $5,013.00

7.

Financials

7.1

Revenue Status Report - March 2018

7.2

Appropriation Status Report - March 2018

7.3

Treasurer's Report - March 2018

7.4

Quarterly Treasurer's Report - Extraclassroom Activity Accounts - March 2018

7.5

Quarterly Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts - March 2018

8.

Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Gymnasium
Budget Vote

Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Tenured Teacher Recognition

9.

Adjournment

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the District Clerk, Liisa Elsner at 238-7200, x-1002, at least five days prior to the meeting.

Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Web: www.ccsd.ws
Email: board@ccsd.ws

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/lke