Agenda June 3, 2020

Revised: 6/3 at 9:20am

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 6:30 pm

Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
and
Zoom Video Conference Link

Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance - Holly McCall

LiveStream Video Link

This meeting will be closed to in-person public attendance.  Governor Cuomo has allowed public bodies including school boards to fulfill their obligations to conduct business in the public eye without permitting in-person attendance by the public, “provided that the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding and that such meetings are recorded and later transcribed.”

Call the Meeting to Order at 6:30 pm

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

1.1.1  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the 2020-21 Board of Education Meeting Calendar.

1.2  Superintendent’s Report

Presentation:  Ave Atque Vale - Honor Retirees

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.  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 May 19, 2020 Special Board Meeting.

3.2  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the May 20, 2020  Board Meeting.

3.3  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the May 27, 2020 Special Board Meeting & Budget Hearing.

4.      Recommended Action:   Personnel

4.1  Instructional

Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 (FTE) Science position.  This action results in the creation of a 1.0 (FTE) Science position at Horace Greeley High School effective September 1, 2020.

Appointment: Probationary
Mr. Joseph Drew, School Psychologist, District Wide, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of School Psychologist effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2024, 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 (pending fingerprint clearance).

4.2  Non-Instructional

5.      Recommended Action:  Other
Use of the Consent Agenda permits the Board of Education to make more effective use of its time by adopting a single motion to cover those relatively routine matters, which are included. Any member of the Board who wishes to discuss individually a particular piece of business on the Consent Agenda may so indicate and that item will be considered and voted on separately, thus preserving the right of all Board members to be heard on any issue. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools.

5.1  CSE Summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on June 3, 2020.

5.2  CSE Summaries (2020-21 School Year) reported to the Board on June 3, 2020.

5.3  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes an increase to the 2019-20 budget in the amount of $266,798.00 for transfer to the Special Aid Fund to fund the portion of the summer special education program from summer 2014 that is not being paid by New York State.

5.4  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Health & Welfare Services with The Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns for 25 students at a rate of $1,046.52 per student, effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute this Agreement.

5.5  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Services Agreement Reinstatement regarding 3rd party administrative services for the employer sponsored 403(b) plan for the 2020-21 renewal year from Omni in the amount of $12,802.00.

5.6  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $9,433.00, for the installation of a traverse climbing wall with a mat system and versa challenge course in the west gym of Douglas Grafflin elementary school. Requested by Ryan Spillane, Physical Education teacher, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.7  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $32,637.97, for the upgrade of the sound and video system in the Westorchard cafetorium.  Requested by James Skoog, Principal, Westorchard Elementary School.

5.8  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $30,500.00, for funding to enable the diversification of elementary classroom libraries across the District.  Requested by Adam Pease, CCSD Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Jamie Edelman, Director of Literacy; Alissa Stoever, Assistant Principal, Westorchard Elementary School; Jennifer Thompson, Staff Developer.

5.9  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $24,173.00 for adding large format displays on both sides of the Westorchard gymnasium, allowing students and teachers to share work they have done on their iPads, and use a broad range of teaching tools such as videos, images and diagramming to deliver curriculum.  Requested by Mike McNeece, Tom Williams, Physical Education Teachers, Westorchard Elementary School.

5.10  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation traditional grant of $50,000.00 for the Horace Greeley High School Academic Commons Repurposing Project.  Requested by Matthew Friedler, Horace Greeley Student Life Coordinator; Priya Ma, Science Teacher, Daniel Valentin, English Teacher and the Horace Greeley Academic Commons Redesign Committee.

5.11  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant of $2,469.42 for floor chairs and desks at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.  Requested by Mara Cohen, Warren Whitney, Laurie Ende, Karen McNally and their 3rd grade students Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.

5.12  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant of $2,499.89, for the purchase of a drum kit and additional accessories for the orchestra at Seven Bridges Middle School. Requested by Kim Meade, Music Teacher and 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Students, Seven Bridges Middle School.

5.13  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant of $1,315.05 for the purchase of Scholastic magazines and display maps to learn about the electoral college and about US geography and regions.  Requested by Warren Whitney and Karen McNally, Teachers, Grafflin Elementary School.

5.14  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Chappaqua School Foundation Instagrant of $2,630.10 for the expansion of Item 5.13 to include Roaring Brook and Westorchard Elementary Schools.  Requested by Adam Pease, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Mary Devane, Staff Developer.

5.15  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $134,000.00 for the construction of a handicap ramp at Seven Bridges Middle School by J.A.C. Construction and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.

5.16  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $130,000.00 for Stratagem Security systems at all six schools and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.

5.17  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $253,000.00 to cover the cost of Westorchard gym roof replacement and additional repairs at the other schools and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.

5.18  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Contract Amendment with Public Consulting Group, dated May 26, 2020 and authorizes the Board President to execute this amendment.

5.19  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of election personnel for the June 9, 2020 School Budget Vote & Election.

5.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves services agreement with Fantasy Flash Videos for Horace Greeley High School Senior Award videos in the amount of $2,732.00 and authorizes the Board President to execute this agreement.

6.      Facilities

7.      Financials

7.1  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for April 2020.

7.2  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor’s Report for March 2020.

7.3   BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Quarterly Report of Extraclassroom Activity Accounts for March 31, 2020.

7.4  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Quarterly Report of Team Accounts for March 31, 2020.

8.      Notice of Future Meetings

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 5:00 pm
Annual Budget Vote and Election
Horace Greeley High School Gymnasium – Absentee Ballot Voting Only

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 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
66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY  10514
Web:   www.ccsd.ws
Email:  board@ccsd.ws

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