Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda July 8, 2020
Revised: 7/8/20 at 5:00pm
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance - Holly MCCall
(a livestream video link was provided)
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 6:45 pm
Proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval
Reconvene public session at 7:30 p.m. at Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Oath of office administered to newly elected Board members (Jane Kimmel Shepardson & Victoria Bayard Tipp) and Superintendent (Dr. Ackerman): Liisa Elsner, School District Clerk
- Election of Board President for 2020-2021
- Presiding Officer: Victoria Tipp - Newly Elected Board President
- Appointments: Holly McCall – Newly Elected Board Vice President Liisa Elsner - School District Clerk
Oath of office administered to new officers and Superintendent: Liisa Elsner, District Clerk
Oath of office administered to School District Clerk: Board President Victoria Tipp
4. Recommended Action: Reorganization Appointments
4.1 Appointments:
School District Treasurer - Cathleen Lynch
School District Deputy Treasurer - John Chow
Central Treasurer-Extracurricular Activity Fund - Cathleen Lynch
Attendance Officers - Building administrators
Asbestos Management Plan Designee - Joseph Gramando
Claims Auditor - Jonathan Ross
Chief Emergency Officers - Joe Gramando, John Chow
504 Compliance Officers/Title II ADA Compliance Officers - Tony Sinanis/Ellen Doherty
Student Disability Discrimination Compliance Coordinators - Tony Sinanis/Ellen Doherty
CSE/CPSE - List attached
Homeless Liaisons - Lisa Bisceglia/Ellen Doherty
IHO Rotational List - List attached
Medicaid Compliance Officer - Tony Sinanis/Ellen Doherty
Internal Auditor - Tobin and Co.
Payroll Certification Officers - John Chow, Tony Sinanis
Property Control Manager - Michael Trnik
Purchasing Agent and Alternate - Michael Trnik, John Chow
Records Management and Access Officer - John Chow
School District Attorney - Shaw, Perelson, May, and Lambert, LLP
School District Auditor - PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Surrogate Parent - Amy Ansehl
Title IX Compliance Officers - Tony Sinanis, Jamie Edelman, Andrew Corsilia, Siska Brutsaert, Ronald Gamma, Adam Schoenbart, Lauralyn Stewart, Joseph Weiner, Nichole Kelly, Joseph Mazza, Nicole Mangiere
Title VII & Title VI Compliance Officers - Tony Sinanis, Jamie Edelman
DASA Coordinators - Andrew Corsilia, Siska Brutsaert, Ronald Gamma, Adam Schoenbart, Lauralyn Stewart, Joseph Weiner, Nichole Kelly, Joseph Mazza, Nicole Mangiere, Carol Bartlik, Deborah Alspach, TBD – Principal of Roaring Brook Elementary School, Ross Cooper, James Skoog, Alissa Stoever, Tony Sinanis, Jamie Edelman
Depositories - Bank of New York, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, M&T Bank, TD Bank, Webster Bank, Signature Bank, People’s United Bank, and NYLAF
Investments - Cathleen Lynch, John Chow
Newspaper of record - The Journal News
Newspapers (other) - The Examiner or The New York Times
Petty Cash
Superintendent’s Office $100
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School $100
Roaring Brook Elementary School $100
Westorchard Elementary School $100
Horace Greeley High School $100
Robert E. Bell Middle School $100
Seven Bridges Middle School $100
Treasurer’s Bond Amount of $100,000 as executed by NYSIR be approved as to form and sufficiency for the school year 2020-2021.
Data Protection Officer - Joshua Culwell-Block
5. Information Business Affairs
5.1 President’s Report
5.1.1 2020-2021 Board Committee/Liaison Assignments & Reports
5.2 Superintendent’s Report
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.
6. Approvals & Ratifications
6.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the June 22, 2020 Special Board Meeting.
6.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the June 23, 2020 Board Meeting.
6.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the July 6, 2020 Special Board Meeting.
7. Recommended Action: Personnel
7.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Jamie Edelman as Interim Principal at Roaring Brook School for the period from July 18, 2020 through August 31, 2020 or the commencement of employment of a new Principal for such school, whichever sooner occurs.
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 2020/2021 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education:
EI US, LLC. dba LearnWell
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
HTA of New York
Barbarann Tantillo
Westchester Institute for Human Development, WIHD
Resignation:
Ms. Kristie Evers, Director of Special Education & 504, District Wide, effective July 31, 2020.
Amended Resignation:
Ms. Doreen O’Leary, Principal, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 17, 2020.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Olga Chousa, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020.
Ms. Lynne Brennan, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2020.
Ms. MaryRose Joseph, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2020.
Amended Appointment: Probationary
Dr. Siska Brutsaert, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of High School Assistant Principal effective July 27, 2020 through July 26, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Appointment: Long-term Substitute
Ms. Elizabeth DeLessio-Neubauer, School Psychologist, effective July 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $630 per diem.
7.2 Non-instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Chairperson for the 2020/21 school year, effective July 1, 2020:
DISTRICT WIDE
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Nurses | Suzanne Rota |
8. 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.
8.1 CSE summaries (2019-20 School Year) reported to the Board on July 8, 2020.
8.2 CSE summaries (2020-21 School Year) reported to the Board of July 8, 2020.
8.3 BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Policy 9040, that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, employees in the following positions who are required to travel regularly among the buildings of the School District shall be entitled to a monthly car allowance of $200 for the 2020-21 school year as set forth below:
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, Director of K-12 Literacy, and Director of Technology, Innovation & Mathematics, Director of Special Education and 504 Services.
8.4 BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that Andrew Corsilia, Principal of the Horace Greeley High School is not physically present in the High School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that either Ron Gamma, Adam Schoenbart, Lauralyn Stewart or Siska Brutsaert, Assistant Principals be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that Joseph Weiner, Principal of the Robert E. Bell Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that Nichole Kelly, Assistant Principal be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that Joseph Mazza, Principal of the Seven Bridges Middle School is not physically present in the Middle School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that Nicole Mangiere, Assistant Principal be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that Carol Bartlik, Principal of Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that Debbie Alspach, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that the Principal of Roaring Brook Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that Ross Cooper, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED, in the event that James Skoog, Principal of Westorchard Elementary School, is not physically present in the Elementary School on one or more days (or portions thereof,) during the 2020-21 school year, that Alissa Stoever, Assistant Principal, be appointed Acting Principal for purposes of all short-term student discipline matters pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York State Education Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to each of the above referenced persons.
8.5 Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution for the 2020-21 School Year
WHEREAS, Section 18 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York authorizes municipal corporations, including Boards of Education, to adopt supplemental defense and indemnification provisions to those contained in the Education Law; and
WHEREAS, the statute authorizes Boards of Education to defend, indemnify and save harmless, members of boards of education and officers, agents and employees of the Boards of Education and parent volunteers in connection with any claims asserted or judgment obtained against such board members, officers, agents or employees in any State or Federal Court, or in the amount of any settlement of any such claim, provided the act or omission from which such judgment or claim arose occurred while the Board member, officer, agent or employee was acting within the scope of his or her office of employment;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District hereby adopts the supplemental defense and indemnification provisions contained in Section 18 of the Public Officers Law for its Board members, officers, agents and employees, and parent volunteers on school-based planning and shared decision making committees or other community volunteer performing volunteer service with the consent of the Board and/or Superintendent of Schools. This coverage shall supplement and shall be in addition to the coverage available to such employees under other enactments, including but not limited to the Education Law of the State of New York.
8.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a retainer agreement, dated June 26, 2019, with PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, effective July 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
8.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a retainer agreement with Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert LLC, effective July 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
8.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement for Claims Auditor Services with Jonathan Ross for the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $100.00 per hour, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
8.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase of $300.00 to the contract with E2M Solutions for the development of a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) website for District staff that was approved by the Board at its July 10, 2019 meeting. This increase covers the additional cost to create the ability for users to be able to login to the website using their District Google accounts as well.
8.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Jeanne Rose for Professional Development: Night in a Day Program for one day during the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $950.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
8.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $74,442.10 to cover athletic supplies, and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.
8.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an agreement with New York University’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of School – Innovations in Equity and Systemic change (IESC), for two ½ day training sessions on July 6 and 7, 2020, in the amount of $4,500.00.
8.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its President to sign an employment agreement with the Superintendent of Schools dated July 8, 2020, covering the period from June 25, 2020 through June 24, 2025, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
8.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a consultant agreement with Raina Schild for American Sign Language Services for a student during the 2020-21 school year at a rate of $100.00 per hour and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
8.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby concurs with the determination of the Superintendent of Schools, dated June 23, 2020, upholding Principal Andrew Corsilia’s five-day suspension of Student No. 070820; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to sign the Board Determination letter on behalf of the Board of Education and directs the District Clerk to send the Board Determination letter to the student’s parents.
8.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its President to sign a tender agreement with NGM Insurance Company, as surety and Empire Corp Group, L.L.C. as tender contractor for project work at the Horace Greeley High School and Chappaqua Library, as presented to the Board at this meeting and subject to final review by the school attorney. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
9. Facilities
10. Financials
11. Organization
11.1 Annual affirmation of all policies previously adopted by the Board.
12. Notice of Future Meetings
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:30 pm
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
Tax Warrant
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
10:30 a.m. – 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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