Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda September 10 2019
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, September 10, 2019
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance - Holly McCall
Call the Meeting to Order at 6:45 PM
Roll Call
Proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval.
Reconvene public session at 7:30 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
2. Committee Reports
2.1 Facilities Committee – next meeting October 24, 1 p.m. at Education Center.
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. After the public comment period has been completed, Board members may have a discussion among themselves regarding comments presented.
3. Approvals & Ratifications
3.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the August 29, 2019 Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised Regulation #7000:
Schedule of Fees for Community Use of District Facilities 2019-2020
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:
Dianna Indorf
Jennifer Kuo
Naicy Pretill
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as a Building Specific substitute teacher for the 2019/2020 school year:
Emma Ribaudo – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School (effective September 3, 2019)
Paula Zarama Lopez – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School (effective September 11, 2019)
Louisa Romano – Roaring Brook Elementary School (effective September 11, 2019)
Amanda Ordway – Westorchard Elementary School (effective August 29, 2019)
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 2019/2020 school year through the PNW BOCES Internship Program:
Sarah Daleo (pending background check)
Andrew DiDonato
Kayla Dustin
Xaiolei Jiang
Galina Pavel
[Field] 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 2019/2020 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
Kate DeMagistris
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as student teachers, interns and/or classroom observers for the 2019/2020 school year:
Daniel Fanelli
Appointment: Tenure
Ms. Isabel Irizarry, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 9, 2019.
Resignation:
Ms. Irene Surace, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 27, 2019.
Ms. Jennifer Kuo, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019.
Ms. Naicy Pretill, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 2, 2019.
Resignation for the purpose of retirement:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby accepts the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement of physical education teacher Robert Herodes, effective close of business on May 13, 2020.
Request for Childcare Leave of Absence:
Ms. Kristin McGurl, Teacher of Health, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through January 17, 2020.
Amended Appointment: Probationary
Ms. Tabitha Sasso, Teacher of STEAM Support, Robert E. Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Elementary effective September 18, 2019 through September 17, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.*
Ms. Melissa Iamonico, Library Media Specialist, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Library Media Specialist effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.*
*In order to be appointed to tenure, the teacher subject to evaluation pursuant to Education Law Section 3012-d must have received an overall composite rating of Effective or Highly Effective in at least three of the four preceding years and shall not be eligible for tenure if the overall composite rating is ineffective in the final year of probation.
Appointment: Leave Replacement
Mr. Michael Greaney, Leave Replacement Teacher of Health, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 29, 2019 through January 17, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Dianna Indorf, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 19, 2019 through January 17, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Connie Drew, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 11, 2019.
Appointment: Coaching - Effective September 11, 2019 through November 1, 2019
| Name | Position | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Esposito | Varsity Assistant | Football |
| Dey Dey Tuach | Varsity Assistant | Cross Country |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 11, 2019 through March 15, 2020
| Name | Position | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Benischek | Varsity | Girls Basketball |
| David Fernandes | Junior Varsity | Girls Basketball |
| Matthew Simone | Varsity | Boys Basketball |
| John Alkalay | Varsity Assistant | Boys Basketball |
| Daniel Perito | Varsity | Ice Hockey |
| Seth Corwin | Varsity Assistant | Ice Hockey |
| Annamarie Marasco | Varsity | Bowling |
| Mark Jagels | Junior Varsity | Bowling |
| Michael DeBellis | Varsity Co-Coach | Wrestling |
| Anthony Tortora | Varsity Co-Coach | Wrestling |
| Michael DeBellis | Junior Varsity Co-Coach | Wrestling |
| Anthony Tortora | Junior Varsity Co-Coach | Wrestling |
| Alex Delacruz | Varsity Assistant | Wrestling |
| Margaret Kaplan | Varsity | Boys Swimming |
| Suzanne Guziec | Varsity Assistant | Boys Swimming |
| Michael Darland | Junior Varsity | Boys Swimming |
| James Howard | Varsity | Girls Indoor Track |
| Steven McKenney | Varsity | Boys Indoor Track |
| Richard Marasco | Varsity | Skiing |
| Julia Burton | Varsity Assistant | Skiing |
Appointment: Coaching - Effective November 25, 2019 through March 15, 2020
| Name | Position | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lops | Freshman | Boys Basketball |
| Khaled Dassan | Modified – Bell | Wrestling |
| Michael Boyle | Modified – SB | Wrestling |
| Robert Raguette | Modified – Bell | Indoor Track |
| Charles McKenna | Modified – SB | Indoor Track |
4.2 Non-Instructional
Appointment:
Sabrina Fuchs, Computer Aide (Session), Horace Greeley High School, 35 hrs./week, effective September 11, 2019.
Resignation:
Linda Oprysko, Teacher Aide, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 5, 2019.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, hereby appoints the individual listed below as a per diem clerical/aide substitute to be employed on an “as needed” basis, effective September 11, 2019.
Stephanie Seveland
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 CSE Summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on September 10, 2019.
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby approves the Employment Related Agreement with employee number 1870, dated September 10, 2019, as presented to the Board at this meeting and authorizes the Board President to execute the document. Said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President to execute an Agreement with M.V.M Construction to clarify the amount of monies due and owing D&S Windows as presented to the Board at this meeting.
6. Facilities
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges Change Orders approved by the Superintendent per Board Resolution adopted at June 14, 2017 Board of Education meeting.
6.1 Change order Casabella GC-02-RB – Roaring Brook approved by Superintendent
Project: Elementary School Capital Improvements
Contractor: Casabella Contracting
Description: Demo of existing wall and lintels, New Partition Wall approx. 310 sq. ft. per plan; 3 5/8” cold framing 20 ga. With 5/8” drywall type fire code X; Spackle/Tape 3 coats, 3 coats of Paint: 1 primer, 2 finish coats, Dumpster 25%, Contract Time increase: 0
Amount: $13,068
7. Financials
7.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Treasurer’s Report – August 2019.
7.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Appropriation Status Report from 7/1/2019 to 8/31/2019.
7.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the transfer of $100,000 from the Retirement Contribution Fund to the General Fund as specified in the approved 2019-20 budget.
7.4 BE IT RESOLVED, the Board approves the Final AS-7 Contracts for 2018-2019 services provided by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
7.5 BE IT RESOLVED, the Board accepts the Claims Auditor Report – August 2019.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7:30 pm
Audit Approval/Assessment Review for 2018-19 Academic Year
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
9. Adjournment
Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact the Acting District Clerk,
Theresa Markley 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