Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda August 8, 2018
Agenda
and
Addendum
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Presiding Officer: Warren Messner
Pledge of Allegiance - Jane Shepardson
Convene public meeting 6:00 p.m., which we anticipate will enter into Executive Session immediately to discuss litigation. Additional location: 1 Kotemy Circle, Edgartown, MA.
Reconvene public meeting at 7:30 pm
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
Presentations:
2018-19 Budget, Tax Levy & Tax Rates
Pride Survey Overview
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 July 11, 2018 Board Meeting
3.2 Accept Minutes of July 20, 2018 Board Meeting
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3.3 Policy #5016 and 9051: Chappaqua Student and Staff Acceptable Use Policy – 2nd Reading and Adoption
3.4 Policy #1900: Parent and Family Engagement – 1st Reading
3.5 Policy #5030: Student Code of Conduct – 1st Reading
3.6 Policy #7000: Community Use of School District Facilities – 1st Reading
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased need in the area of Social Work, the Board of Education hereby increases by .2 FTE an existing .8 FTE Social Worker position. This action results in the creation of a 1.0 FTE Social Worker position at Horace Greeley High School effective August 30, 2018.
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 2018/2019 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Accucare Colleen O’Sullivan
Intellitext LLC ProCare Therapy
K3 Transition Resources LLC Dr. Jeffrey H. Sacks
Kuhn Behavioral Services Talk of the Town
Listening Partners, Inc. Westchester Institute for Human Development
NPORT
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as paid interns at the daily rate of $85.00 for the 2018/2019 school year through the PNW BOCES Internship Program:
Lisa Ciraldo
Louise Ehrmann
James Kelly
Molly Siegrist
Paula Sposato
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Dawn Brown, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective July 26, 2018.
Resignation:
Mr. Daniel Perito, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective July 2, 2018.
Mr. Andrew Corsilia, Principal, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 31, 2018.
Ms. Deborah Logan, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 3, 2018.
Ms. Caitlin Franze, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2018.
Request for Extension of Parental Leave of Absence:
Ms. Tiffany DePeralta, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018 through January 19, 2019.
Request for Parental Leave of Absence:
Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 30, 2018 through October 26, 2018.
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Lisa Fitzgerald, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary Education, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2020, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Ms. Mallory Gray, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of English, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2022, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Ms. Hannah Ottman, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary Education, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2022, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Ms. Yanxia Chen, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Foreign Language, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2022, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, Step 3, B(BA+30) with Masters, $77,469.
Ms. Vanessa Petruzzelli, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2022, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Mr. Matthew Friedler, Student Life Coordinator, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of School Counselor, effective August 30, 2018 through August 29, 2022, subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Appointment: Leave Replacement
Mr. Michael Cleary, Leave Replacement Teacher of Physical Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Part-time
Ms. Ashley Kuhlmann, (.5) Teacher of English, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Coaching - Effective August 13, 2018 through November 2, 2018
| Name | Position | Sport | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Kerns | Varsity | Football | Step 3 |
| William Woolard | Junior varsity | Football | Step 3 |
| Michael Felice | Asst. Junior Varsity | Football | Step 2 |
| Sukhwindr Singh Sandhu | Varsity | Field Hockey | Step 3 |
| Brittany Paulus | Asst. Varsity | Field Hockey | Step 3 |
| Kristin McGurl | Junior Varsity | Field Hockey | Step 1 |
| Donald Shropshire | Varsity | Boys Soccer | Step 3 |
| Connor Lander | Asst. Varsity | Boys Soccer | Step 2 |
| Alfredo Possante | Junior Varsity A | Boys Soccer | Step 3 |
| Erin Tracy | Varsity | Girls Soccer | Step 3 |
| Angela Russo | Asst. Varsity | Girls Soccer | Step 3 |
| Jen Chemerov | Junior Varsity A | Girls Soccer | Step 3 |
| Felix Nicodemo | Junior Varsity B | Girls Soccer | Step 1 |
| Steve McKenney | Varsity - Boys | Cross Country | Step 3 |
| James Howard | Varsity - Girls | Cross Country | Step 2 |
| Suzi Guziec | Varsity | Girls Swimming | Step 3 |
| Bob Clark | Varsity | Girls Tennis | Step 3 |
| John Alkalay | Junior Varsity A | Girls Tennis | Step 1 |
| Jerry Sulli | Junior Varsity B | Girls Tennis | Step 3 |
| Daniela Castro | Varsity | Volleyball | Step 3 |
| Joe Raccioppo | Junior Varsity A | Volleyball | Step 3 |
| Kelly-Anne Lonergan | Junior Varsity B | Volleyball | Step 1 |
Appointment: Coaching – Effective September 5, 2018 through November 2, 2018
| Name | Position | Sport | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck McKenna | Modified - SB | Football | Step 3 |
| Rich Marasco | Asst. Modified - SB | Football | Step 3 |
| Skye Albert-Hall | Modified - Bell | Football | Step 3 |
| David Weintrab | Modified - SB | Field Hockey | Step 3 |
| Annette Hawkins | Asst. Modified - SB | Field Hockey | Step 2 |
| Annamarie Marasco | Modified - SB | Cross Country | Step 3 |
| Robert Raguette | Modified - Bell | Cross Country | Step 3 |
| Jason Sclafani | Modified - Bell | Volleyball | Step 3 |
| Anthony Germani | Asst. Modified - Bell | Volleyball | Step 3 |
| Brady Kittredge | Modified - SB | Volleyball | Step 3 |
| Liz Lops | Asst. Modified - SB | Volleyball | Step 3 |
Appointment: Volunteer Coaching – Effective August 13, 2018 through November 2, 2018
| Name | Position | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Bucci | Asst. Varsity | Football |
| Russ Schum | Asst. Varsity | Football |
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointment:
Caitlin Franze – Computer Aide at Horace Greeley High School, 35 hrs week/session, effective September 4, 2018.
Resignation:
Lisa Ciraldo, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorize a discretionary leave of absence, without pay, for Brigitte Pugliese, effective August 13, 2018 through August 24, 2018.
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2017-18 School Year) reported to the Board on August 8, 2018.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on August 8, 2018.
5.3 Resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters of the School District at the Annual Meeting to raise for the budget for the 2018-19 school year a sum not to exceed $122,559,988 for School District purposes and a sum not to exceed $3,153,042 for Library purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Board hereby fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll. (Attached document must have Date and Hour of Adoption recorded.)
5.4 Resolution issuing a tax warrant. (Attached document must indicate vote and signature of each board member.)
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with Bedford Central School District for 13 students at a rate of $1,087.12 per student, effective September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Summer Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation, effective July 2, 2018 to August 31, 2018 in the amount of $212,944.52, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding educational services provided to Student No. 601756, dated August 8, 2018, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.8 WHEREAS, the Board of Education had requested bids for Food Service Management Program Operation to manage the school lunch program, effective September 1, 2018 in Bid #B2018-14; and
WHEREAS, an evaluation was done by John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Michael Trnik, District Purchasing Agent; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education awards the bid for Food Service Management Program Operation to Aramark Educational Services, based upon the recommendation made by John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Michael Trnik, District Purchasing Agent, as the lowest responsible bidder responsive to the specifications as stipulated in the bid documents for Bid #B2018-14.
And be it further resolved that the BOE President is authorized to execute the contract with Aramark Educational Services, a copy of which contract is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid #B2018-11: Athletic Field Improvements at Robert E. Bell Middle School – recommended renewal award to Bradhurst Site Construction Corp. in the amount of $348,295.00 for the 2018-19 school year.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Consent Judgment to Jagar Realty for assessment years 2013 through 2016 in the amount of $12,842.76.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract with Shelly DuBose of Refined Practices Consulting for professional development during the 2018-19 school year, in the amount of $2,200 per day, not to exceed 25 days, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract with Heidi Hayes Jacobs of Curriculum Designers, Inc. professional development during the 2018-19 school year, in the amount of $4,000 per day and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (CCT) bargaining unit regarding fellowships and early retirement stipends, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of the SMOA shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers (Teaching Assistants’ Unit) regarding Article 4(G): Summer In-Service Training, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of the SMOA shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers , Covering Employees with the Titles of Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Licensed Practical Nurse and Physical Therapist regarding Article 3(E): Overtime – health related emergences, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of the SMOA shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a Contract with Fielding Nair International (FNI) for additional construction administration services for phase two of the bond construction, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer of $75,000.00 for payment regarding an electronic barrier arm at the Route 117 entrance and an electronic ID card printer for Horace Greeley High School, and authorizes the Board President to execute this transfer.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a gift of artwork by illustrator Eric Velasquez from the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival to the Robert E. Bell Middle School. The artwork is valued at $1,800.
6. Facilities
7. Financials
7.1 Appropriation Status Report – July 2018
7.2 Revenue Status Report – July 2018
7.3 Treasurer’s Report – June 2018
7.4 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report – Extra Classroom June 30, 2018
7.5 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report – Teams June 30, 2018
7.6 As required by Year-End Audit for School Year 2017-18, Reclassify Budget Allocations to Cover Negative Variances
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:30 am
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
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
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Chappaqua, NY 10514
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Email: board@ccsd.ws
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ADDENDUM
OCTOBER 11, 2017
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Linda Langiulli as Interim Principal at Seven Bridges Middle School for the period from August 13, 2018 through June 30, 2019 or the commencement of employment of a new Interim Principal for such school, whichever sooner occurs, at the per diem salary of $800.00 (pending fingerprint clearance and background check); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Ms. Languilli setting forth the terms and conditions of her employment as Interim Principal at Seven Bridges Middle School, a copy of which agreement will be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting (pending fingerprint clearance and background check).