Chappaqua Central School District
Minutes August 30, 2018
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 10:30 am
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Present: Board of Education
Warren Messner, President
Jane Kimmel Shepardson, Vice President
Holly McCall
Victoria Tipp
Absent: Jeffrey Mester
Staff Members:
Christine Ackerman, Superintendent of Schools
John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Adam Pease, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Tony Sinanis, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership Development
Liisa Elsner, District Clerk
President Messner called for a motion to convene the public meeting at 10:53 am.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to convene the public meeting at 10:53 am. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report – President Messner welcomed everyone to the opening day meeting
and commented on the successful staff meeting and musical event earlier in the morning.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Ackerman thanked the facilities group, support staff and administrators for their hard work over the summer. She also mentioned that staff put in approximately 6,800 hours of professional development work over the summer which will be presented at the September 12 meeting. She also thanked the PTA and BOE for their continued support.
2. Committee Reports
Audit Committee: John Chow noted that the next Audit Committee meeting will be September 24th
Communications Committee: Jane Kimmel Shepardson noted that the Communications Committee would be meeting shortly.
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 August 2, 2018 Special Board Meeting
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to accept Item 3.1 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.2 Accept Minutes of August 8, 2018 Board Meeting
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to accept Item 3.2 as amended. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.3 Accept Minutes of August 15, 2018 Special Board Meeting
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to accept Item 3.3 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.4 Accept Minutes of August 22, 2018 Special Board Meeting
Motioned by Warren Messner to accept Item 3.4 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.5 Policy #1900: Parent and Family Engagement – 2nd Reading and adoption
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to adopt Policy #1900 (Item 3.5) as amended. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.6 Policy #5030: Student Code of Conduct – 2nd Reading and adoption
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to adopt Policy #5030 (Item 3.6) as amended. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
3.7 Policy #7000: Community Use of School District Facilities – 2nd Reading and adoption
Motioned by Holly McCall to adopt Policy #7000 (Item 3.7) as amended. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.1 as amended below.
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:
Candace Athanasoulias
Melissa Fallon
Brenda Schoenfeld
Jessica Inglis
William Chan
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:
Kate DeMagestris
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Advanced Technology Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Patricia Adams | Mary Comparetto |
| Sara Kenney | Kathryn Mamorsky |
| Vania Sitruk | Jacqueleen Zamora |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Accessible Instruction Teaching Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Laura Abbatantuono | Helen Harrison |
| Andrea Kosakowski | Tracy Mahoney |
| Teresa McKenna | Joseph Montuori |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Active Learning Leadership Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Sarah Alley | Danielle Cohen | Kayla Corvino |
| Sara Cury | Christine Eidem | Isabel Irizarry |
| MaryRose Joseph | Kaitlin Lester | Jennifer McCarthy |
| Tara Miozzi | Justin Olive | Kathryn Ottomanelli |
| Gerard Sulli | Warren Whitney | Thomas Witmer |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Social Emotional Learning Alignment Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Rosa Amendola | Olga Chousa |
| Kristin McGurl | Gabriella Rubeo |
| Carol Scappaticci | Jason Sclafani |
| Keri Zurlini |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Wilson Reading Fellows effective for the 2018/2019 school year:
| Lauren Andrews | Gina Busolt |
| Kathleen Campanaro | Stacey Fragin |
| Susan Miller | Maria Mavrogenis |
| Lisa Tighe |
Resignation:
Ms. Michelle Sarubbi, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 28, 2018.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Mr. Robert Connick, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018 through November 21, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Melissa Fallon, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 30, 2018 through October 26, 2018.
Mr. Stephen Rome, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 30, 2018 through September 28, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Brenda Schoenfeld, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 30, 2018 through November 16, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and pending background check).
Ms. Jessica Inglis, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 17, 2018 through December 17, 2018 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and pending background check).
Mr. William Chan, Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education and pending fingerprint clearance).
Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Kelly Keogan, Teacher of Art, Robert E. Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Art, 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
Ms. Caitlin Wilson, Leave Replacement Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 30, 2018 through January 31, 2019 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Amended Appointment: Coaching - Effective August 13, 2018 through November 2, 2018
| Name | Position | Sport | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Alkalay | Junior Varsity A | Girls Tennis | Step 3 |
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.1 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.2 as stated below.
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointments:
Marcie McMahon, Office Assistant – Automated Systems, Session, at Horace Greeley High School, effective September 4, 2018.
Alison Joseph, Cleaner at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 4, 2018.
Fredy Suqui, Cleaner at Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 4, 2018.
Cristina Martinez, Cleaner at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 4, 2018.
Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:
Anne Tinsley, Database Assistant at Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 30, 2018.
Blanche Blair, District Treasurer at the Education Center, effective August 29, 2019.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.2 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2017-18 School Year) reported to the Board on August 30, 2018.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2018-19 School Year) reported to the Board on August 30, 2018.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Items 5.1 and 5.2 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the proposal from Woodard & Curran related to bidding, contractor procurement, and administration services associated with the proposed construction of the Robert E. Bell Middle School athletic field and walking path improvements project, and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.3 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Learner-Centered Initiatives Agreement for professional development services (Advanced Technology and Chappaqua Accessible Instructional Technology Fellows) during the 2018-19 school year, not to exceed $31,925, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
Motioned by Holly McCall to approve Item 5.4 as stated above. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a renewal agreement with New England Systems and Software, Inc. for all on-site technology support and services. The monthly cost is $79,448.34, which reflects a 2% increase for the 2018-19 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to approve Item 5.5 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Proposed Lunch Budget for 2018-19 budget with supporting documentation attached.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.6 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the adoption of the Special Education District Plan.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to Table Item 5.8 to the September 12, 2018 Board Meeting. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.8 Per diem substitutes shall be subject to appointment by the Superintendent of Schools from a substitute list previously approved by the Board of Education and shall be paid the per diem rate of $110. Those substitute teachers who are hired to fulfill the role of a regular classroom teacher shall be hired by Board resolution as leave replacements and shall be paid at a minimum salary of BA Step 1 for such service for up to a semester or 5 months of continuous service. Leave replacements who are appointed by Board Resolution for a fixed term in excess of a semester and/or in excess of 5 continuous months, shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the CCT collective bargaining agreement.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 5.8 as amended above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Summit Security Services Inc., for security officer services at all six schools and the Education Center, and a District Wide Security Manager, for the 2018-19 through 2020-21 school years, at rates defined in the agreement, and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Item 5.9 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid #B2018-15: Athletic Equipment – Fitness Center – recommended award to Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $309,323.46.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid #2018-16: Flooring for the Fitness Center and Dance Studio – recommended award to Thor Performance Products, Inc., in the amount of $89,043.26
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves CCSD Bid #2018-17: Digital Display Unit for Athletic Department – recommended award to Vital Signs Wall of Fame in the amount of $12,495.00.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to approve Items 5.10 through 5.12 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
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 #PC-004-RB approved by the Superintendent:
Project: Robert E. Bell MS Capital Improvements
Contractor: S&L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
Description: Labor, Equipment and materials related to replacing valves in science classrooms
Amount: $3,504.71
Board acknowledged Item 6.1 as stated above
7. Financials
7.1 Claims Auditor Report – June 2018
7.2 Claims Auditor Report – July 2018
7.3 Treasurer’s Report – July 2018
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to accept Items 7.1 through 7.3 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
9. Adjournment
Moved by Victoria Tipp to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 am. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 4-0. Board member Jeffrey Mester was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Liisa Elsner
District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent
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