Chappaqua Central School District
Minutes June 23, 2020
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 7:00 PM
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
Presiding Officer: Jane Kimmel Shepardson
Pledge of Allegiance: Holly McCall
Present: Board of Education (all via Zoom Videoconference)
Jane Kimmel Shepardson, President
Holly McCall, Vice President
Hilary Grasso
Warren Messner
Victoria Tipp
Staff Members: (via Zoom Videoconference)
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 Jane Kimmel Shepardson called for a motion to open the meeting at 7:04 pm.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to open the meeting at 7:04 pm. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss litigation and the employment history of particular persons. Seconded by Warren Messner. Motion carried 5-0.
Motioned by Warren Messner to reconvene the public meeting at 7:33 pm. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report: President Shepardson gave her report highlighting the following:
- Thanking everyone who participated in the recent ThoughtExchange regarding Distance Learning.
- Thanking the PTA and all who participated to help mark all the milestones of our students at the end of the school year.
- Thanking all involved in the planning and logistics of graduation.
- Thanking all who participated in the June 8th Board Meeting and urging all to continue to give the District your input and feedback. The District needs everyone’s participation and partnership to make progress going forward.
- Speaking in support of Dr. Ackerman, Mr. Corsilia and the entire Administrative Team.
- Asking Ms. Tipp to introduce the two resolutions listed below:
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
RESOLUTION ON ANTIRACISM, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District (the “Board”) is united with our administration, staff and community in repudiating racism and discrimination in any form;
WHEREAS, the Board is resolute in its commitment to foster an actively antiracist culture and climate in our school district and broader community;
WHEREAS, the Board believes that our students must be educated to recognize, reject and stand up to all racism and hate;
WHEREAS, the Board is committed to address and support antiracist, diversity and social justice education in our schools; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the central role of educators and public education in molding future generations of citizens who will be informed, ethical, moral, engaged and active participants in society;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board directs the Chappaqua Central School District administration and staff to:
- Engage in a comprehensive review and revision of the K-12 curriculum to ensure broad-based instruction on systemic racism in its historical context, its influence on current events, and its impacts on the lives of Black, Indigenous and People of Color,
- Ensure that the curriculum addresses racism and the dynamics of intersectionality and its disparate impacts along race, class, gender identity, and other identity markers,
- Ensure that classroom practices, activities and assignments are free of racial and cultural bias, whether overt, implicit or unconscious,
- Ensure that the curriculum, teaching and learning practices, classroom activities, and interaction among students and teachers, are approved with compassion and recognition of human dignity and mutual respect,
- Provide continuous training for all staff on recognizing, identifying and addressing overt, implicit and unconscious racism in our school curriculum, in their own thinking, in classroom practices, and student and staff behavior,
- Provide all staff with the tools and necessary knowledge to actively implement strategies to report and eliminate overt, implicit and unconscious racism and racist behavior and attitudes in our schools, and
- Work with all segments of the school district community to establish and maintain a school culture and climate that is actively antiracist and upholds dignity and respect for all individuals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board calls on the school administration to present to the Board specific action steps, together with a system of accountability, toward achievement of the above-stated goals.
Motioned by Warren Messner to adopt the Resolution on Antiracism, Diversity and Social Justice Curriculum and Instruction as amended above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion
carried 5-0.
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
RESOLUTION ON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ANTIRACISM, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) is committed to fostering an actively antiracist culture and climate in our schools and school district community;
WHEREAS, in furtherance of these goals, the Board is committed to a broad and comprehensive review of school district curriculum and instruction, classroom practices and activities;
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the imperative need to address overt, implicit and unconscious acts and attitudes that create a racist and hostile environment for our students, staff and community; and
WHEREAS, the Board values community and student voice and input in our processes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby establishes a Board of Education Community Advisory Committee on Antiracism, Diversity and Social Justice (“the Committee”), to be co-chaired by two sitting Board members, for the purpose of presenting recommendations to the Board on goals, implementation, accountability measures, and methods of feedback, related to promoting an antiracist culture and climate in our school district community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, members of the Committee shall consist of a balance of individuals who will provide a broad range of cultural diversity of different races, ethnicities, ages, genders, and sexual orientation and identity, within the school district community, and who shall be announced at the soonest practicable opportunity.
Motioned by Warren Messner to adopt the Resolution on Community Advisory Committee on Antiracism, Diversity and Social Justice as amended above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion
carried 5-0.
1.2 Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Ackerman gave her report highlighting the following:
- Thanking the Board for their support over the past year.
- Thanking the Community for their support of the District’s 2020-21 budget and congratulating Ms. Tipp & Ms. Shepardson.
- Thanking Lori Townsend for her leadership of the PTA during 2019-20 and their continued support and partnership.
- Thanking parents, students and staff also for their support and perseverance during a difficult spring.
- Mentioning that District offices at the Ed Center and in the schools would be reopening on June 29th, observing sanitary and social-distance protocols.
- The “Re-Entry” team is continuing to work on possible plans, but that we are awaiting guidance from the Governor’s office which should be coming in mid-July.
- Extended School Year (ESY) will be allowed to take place from 7/6 – 8/14 at Seven Bridges.
- Dr. Pease spoke about the various curriculum and professional development contracts on the agenda.
- Dr. Ackerman introduced Ellen Doherty, the District’s new Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services.
- Dr. Sinanis spoke about the new Assistant Principals for Greeley and Bell.
- Dr. Ackerman thanked the PTA for their generous donation to the proposed Plant Science and Bioclimatic Center at Horace Greeley High School.
Presentations: Chappaqua Equity Presentation – Dr. Ackerman presented a plan for the District to move in a positive direction to take an actively anti-racist stance beginning with a pledge to Act with Purpose, Accelerate Our Response and Show Progress. She then highlighted District Equity work that has been ongoing and work that will be happening throughout the summer and in the coming school year, inviting Dr. Pease and Dr. Sinanis to share what Curricular and Human Resources areas of focus will be.
2. Committee Reports
Policy Committee: The Policy Committee reported that they will be working on the Code of Conduct and the District’s DASA Policy at their next meeting.
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 June 3, 2020 Board Meeting.
3.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting.
3.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the minutes of the June 17, 2020 Special Board Meeting.
Motioned by Holly McCall to accept Items 3.1 through 3.3 as stated above. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
3.4 Policy #9040: Non-Aligned Administrative Personnel Policy – 1st Reading and Adoption.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby waives a second reading of Policy #9040: Non-Aligned Administrative Personnel Policy and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the first reading of this policy as presented at this meeting, the Board of Education hereby adopts Policy #9040: Non-Aligned Administrative Personnel Policy.
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to waive the second reading and adopt Policy #9040: Non-Aligned Administrative Personnel Policy. Seconded by Victoria Tipp. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.1 as stated below.
4.1 Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby creates a 1.0 (FTE) Assistant Principal – Middle School assigned at Bell Middle School for the period of July 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020.
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:
Accucare Nursing and Home Care
All About Kids/Mid Island Therapy
Dynamic Kids
Holistic Learning Center
Intellitext LLC
Westchester Therapy Solutions – Occupational Therapy
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Heather Strickland, Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2020
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below to work in the Chappaqua Summer Extended School Year Program from July 6, 2020 through August 14, 2020, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education.
Sara Kenney - Special Education Teacher
Karin Pelletier –Special Education Teacher
Mary Comparetto – Per Diem Special Education Teacher
Mary Callaghan – Per Diem Special Education Teacher
Anne DeCora – Speech and Language Teacher
Jillian Guzzy – Per Diem Speech and Language Teacher
Abby Gitlin – Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Laura Cassidy – Per Diem Physical Therapist
Astrid Jarzembowski – Nurse
Suzanne Rota – Nurse
Mirjam Lord - Teaching Assistant
Brian Lind - Teaching Assistant
Lynne Brennan - Teaching Assistant (substitute as needed)
Annemarie Masciana - Teaching Assistant (substitute as needed)
Chuck Buchannan - Teaching Assistant (substitute as needed)
Jane Carlson - Runner
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Department Chairpersons for the 2020/2021 school year:
District Wide
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Speech/Language | Kristen Mongiello |
| Psychological/Social Work | Annemarie Giannettino |
| Elementary Special Education | Lisa Tighe |
| Reading | Cathy Kovitz |
| Music | Kathleen Feldman |
| Art | Louise Brady |
| Library | Sharon Wiggins |
| Health | Brad Gitlin |
Horace Greeley High School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Catherine Smythe |
| Social Studies | Sheila Jacobs |
| Math | Glenn Wong |
| Science | Paul Bianchi |
| World Language | Lauren Reisner |
| Special Education | Gail Schlenger |
| Counseling | Rebecca Mullen |
| Physical Education/Health | Jennifer Chemerov |
| Art | Louise Brady |
| Performing Arts | Raymond Lucia |
| Director of Science Research | MaryRose Joseph |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Patricia Adams |
| World Language | Jeanne Anzalone |
| Mathematics | Megan Barnes |
| Science | Annie Madden |
| Social Studies | Ingrid Melhus |
| Special Education/Guidance | Mary Comparetto |
| Special Areas I Health Physical Education |
Gina Gomes |
| Special Areas II Technology FACS |
TBD |
| Special Areas III Art Music |
Laura Abbatantuono |
Seven Bridges Middle School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| English | Beth Reilly |
| World Language | Michelle Ramahlo |
| Mathematics | Mary McMillan |
| Science | Kathleen Kuczma |
| Social Studies | Amanda Lifschultz |
| Special Education/Guidance | Teren Block/Karin Pelletier |
| Special Areas I Health Physical Education |
Chrissy Catapano |
| Special Areas II Technology FACS |
Chris Stasi |
| Special Areas III Art Music |
Stan Serafin |
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Jamie Parish |
| Grade 1 | Sandi Schassler |
| Grade 2 | Sarah Alley |
| Grade 3 | Warren Whitney |
| Grade 4 | Jenna Makanju |
| Special Education | Megan Emerson |
| Special Area | Steve Listengart |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Patricia Kiernan |
| Grade 1 | Tracey Mahoney |
| Grade 2 | Susan Diskin |
| Grade 3 | Kaitlin Lester |
| Grade 4 | Andrea Kosakowski |
| Special Education | Jennifer Mezzancello |
| Special Area | Donald DuPont |
Westorchard Elementary School
| Department | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Grade K | Kathleen Loretan |
| Grade 1 | Karol London |
| Grade 2 | Mary Goff |
| Grade 3 | Trish Burton |
| Grade 4 | Erin Posner |
| Special Education | Nadia Buffa |
| Special Area | Michael McNeece |
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as High School Department Facilitators for the 2020/2021 school year:
| Department | Co-Facilitator |
|---|---|
| English | Susan Lunnie |
| Social Studies | Regina McKie |
| Math | Tammy Korman |
| Science | |
| World Language | Nicole Diamente |
| Special Education | Cara DiNapoli |
| Counseling | Tinuke Colpa |
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as Director of Life School effective for the 2020/2021 school year:
Stephen Walker
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as the Assistant Athletic Director effective for the 2020/2021 school year:
Brad Gitlin
Appointment:
Ms. Brook Pechenko, Per Diem CSE/CPSE Chairperson, District wide, effective July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $630.00 per diem.
Appointment: Probationary
Ellen Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, $238,406.
Ms. Nichole Kelly, Assistant Principal, Bell Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Assistant Principal – Middle School, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, $150,000.
Ms. Megan Wilson, Teacher of Reading, Roaring Brook Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Reading 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 she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, Step 13, (BA+ 30) with Masters, $108,475.
Ms. Jenna Collisson, Teacher of Reading, Westorchard Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Reading 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 she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, Step 7 (BA+ 30) with Masters, $89,888.
Dr. Marilyn Walker, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education 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 she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, Step 3 (BA+90) with Masters + Doctorate, $93,979.
Ms. Sara Greenberg, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Science 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, Step 3, (BA+45) with Masters, $82,916.
Ms. Siska Brutsaert, Assistant Principal, Horace Greeley High School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of High School Assistant Principal effective July 15, 2020 through July 14, 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, $168,000.
Ms. Jennifer Villano, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education 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, Step 6, (BA+ 30) with Masters, $86,784.
Mr. Johnny Gorton-Parker, Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, to a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Health 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, Step 5, (BA+30) with Masters, $83,688.
Ms. Maeva Rich Kennedy, School Psychologist, Seven Bridges Middle School, 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, Step 11, (BA+ 90) with Masters, $120,657.
Appointment: Part Time
Ms. Jennifer Kuo, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, Step 4, B(BA+30) with Masters, $32,236, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Jill Guzzy, (.5) Teacher of Speech and Language, Horace Greeley High School, Step 9, C(BA+60) with Masters, $52,508, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Naicy Pretill, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, Step 5, B(BA+45) with Masters, $52,637, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Ms. Caitlin Lena, (.5) Special Education Teacher, Roaring Brook Elementary School, Step 3, B(BA+45) with Masters, $40,655, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.1 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Ackerman recommended Item 4.2 as stated below.
4.2 Non-Instructional
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the appointment of Susan Fitzgerald, Computer Lab Aide at Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School, from 20 hours/week to 35 hours/week, effective July 1, 2020.
Motioned by Warren Messner to approve Item 4.2 as stated above. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
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 23, 2020.
5.2 CSE Summaries (2020-21 School Year) reported to the Board on June 23, 2020.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the PNW BOCES 2020-21 Contract of Services in the amount of $1,252,891.00 and authorizes the Board President and District Clerk to execute this agreement.
5.4 Recommendation of the Audit Committee for the Board of Education to accept: 1) the Internal Audit Report of Payroll (including the Response to the Report by the District), and 2) GASB 75 Report for the year ending June 30, 2020.
5.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Educational & Management Services Inc. for Special Education Services during the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $24,000.00, and authorizes the Superintendent to execute this Agreement.
5.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Shelly DuBose of Refined Practices Consulting for Mathematics professional Development & Curriculum Alignment during the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $2,400.00 per day, not to exceed 16 days and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Greg Duncan for World Language Professional Development & Curriculum Development during the 2020-21 school year, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Sharon Forman for Professional Development Support of probationary teachers during the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $1,250.00 per day, not to exceed 31 days, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Vince Mancuso for Next Generation Science Standards Professional Development & Curriculum Alignment during the 2020-21 school year in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Professional Development Agreement with Brainspring, for Professional Development in the Phonics First Program during the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $13,140.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with Kate Roberts of K&M Literacy LLC Educational Services for English Professional Development & Curriculum Alignment during the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $3,000.00 per day for a maximum of 6 days, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an Agreement for Services with CampbellJones & Associates for Professional Learning Seminars regarding Cultural Proficiency Guiding Principles, Cultural Proficiency Continuum and Barriers to Cultural Proficiency during the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $30,000.00 plus expenses, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a donation of $15,000.00 for the Plant Science and Bioclimatic Center at Horace Greeley High School from the Chappaqua PTA.
5.14 RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-20 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be certified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby certifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:
Ross Cooper
Adam Schoenbart
RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-20 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:
| Doreen O’Leary | James Skoog |
| Alissa Stoever | Carol Bartlik |
| Deb Alspach | Joe Mazza |
| Nicole Mangiere | Martin Fitzgerald |
| Tim Doyle | Andrew Corsilia |
| Lauralyn Stewart | Ron Gamma |
| Jamie Edelman | Jason Semo |
| Heidi McCarthy | Josh Culwell-Block |
| Christine Ackerman | Adam Pease |
| Tony Sinanis |
RESOLUTION TO RECERTIFY LEAD EVALUATORS OF BUILDING PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-20 PURSUANT TO EDUCATION LAW SECTION 3012-c
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of building principals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individual as lead evaluator of building principals:
Christine Ackerman
Adam Pease
Tony Sinanis
5.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2018-6: HVAC Services-Preventive Maintenance to Atlantic Westchester, for the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $68,000.00.
5.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2018-8: Masonry, Site Work & Asphalt Services to Lehtonen Contracting Corp., for the 2020-21 school year, at an average rate of $107.20 per hour.
5.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2018-9: Tree Removal and Pruning Service to Maxner Landscaping, LLC, for the 2020-21 school year, at an average rate of $1,697.22 per tree.
5.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2018-10: Construction Labor & Materials: Electric to Acorn Electrical Contractors LLC for the 2020-21 school year, at an average rate of $110.00 per hour.
5.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-5: Driver’s Education to PAS Auto School, for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $465.00 per student.
5.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-6: Solid Waste Services for Buildings owned by the Chappaqua Central School District and the Town of New Castle to Sani-Pro Disposal/D.B.A. Suburban Carting, for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $103,980.00.
5.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-9: Cleaning Supplies and Equipment to Strauss Paper Company, for the 2020-21 school year at various amounts.
5.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-10: Door Hardware & Door Replacement to Hudson Valley Door & Hardware, for the 2020-21 school year, at an average rate of $631.62 per door.
5.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-11: Boiler, Burners & Related Equipment – Maintenance and Repair to 1st Heating Solutions LLC, for the 2020-21 school year, in the amount of $10,506.25.
5.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Renewal Recommendation B2019-20: Clothing for Work Uniforms to S&H Uniform Corp., for the 2020-21 school year, at various costs per item.
5.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation B2020-6: Field Maintenance Services to Maxner Landscaping LLC, for the 2020-21 school year, in
the amount of $110,000.00 plus hourly rates.
5.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation B2020-7: Printing/Stationery Services to Preferred Business, JAM Printing, Courier Printing Corp., and Concept Print., for the 2020-21 school year in various amounts.
5.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation B2020-8: Coach Bus Transportation Services to Hudson Valley Charter Service, Inc., for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $32,050.00.
5.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation B2020-9: Asbestos Abatement & Removal to Suburban Restoration Company, Inc.., for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of 170,802.00.
5.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Bid Award Recommendation B2020-10: Educational Data Services – Various Categories to various vendors, for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $92,326.13.
5.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Contract for Health & Welfare Services with the Irvington Union Free School District for one student, in the amount of $1,165.40 for the 2019-20 school year, and authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute the agreement.
5.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2020-21 school year salaries of the confidential employees based on the recommendations from the Superintendent in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 17 , 2020.
5.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the 2020-21 school year salary for the Director of Continuing Education as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business in a memorandum to the Superintendent dated June 17, 2020.
5.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a donation of twelve (12) Model 00981 Plate 24” fixed height stools in orange, at a value of $127.05 per stool, from A.T. Equipment Sales.
5.34 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a new four-year hardware lease with Lenovo Financial Services for the acquisition of 25 86” Class LED Displays, 25 Conen Overboard Display Mounts and 25 Installations of 86” BenQ Displays. Lease payments will be $30,869.75 per year and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.35 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a new four-year hardware lease with Lenovo for the acquisition of technology equipment for the Horace Greeley High School STEAM Center. Lease payments will be $185,283.25 per year and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.36 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a new four-year hardware lease with LiftForward for the acquisition of mobile devices for faculty and students at the Robert E. Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools and the Horace Greeley High School. Lease payments will be $43,782.64 per year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.37 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a new four-year hardware lease with LiftForward for the acquisition of mobile devices for the Horace Greeley High School STEAM Center. Lease payments will be $14,774.55 per year, and authorizes the Board President to execute this Agreement.
5.38 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a budget transfer in the amount of $80,000.00 to cover various salaries, and authorizes the Board President to sign the transfer.
5.39 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy 9040, hereby authorizes the 2020-21 school year salaries of the nonaligned administrators of the School District who are not represented in collective bargaining units, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools in a memorandum to the Board of Education dated June 22, 2020.
5.40 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Fantasy Flash Video for editing of 2020 Junior Award Videos, in the amount of $1,500.00, and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
5.41 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby engages Safir Intelligence & Security to provide social media investigation consultant services in accordance with their proposal, dated June 22, 2020, as presented to the Board at this meeting, for the total fee not to exceed $10,000, plus expenses not to exceed $2,000, and authorizes the Board President to execute the proposal on behalf of the School District. A copy of such proposal shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
Motioned by Holly McCall to approve Items 5.1 through 5.41 as stated above. Seconded by Hilary Grasso. Motion carried 5-0.
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: GC-01 (Seven Bridges)
Project: Gym Roof – Seven Bridges Middle School
Contractor: The Property Group of CT, Inc.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing: Additional strip of plywood at the Library gutters; 30 additional snow guards to replace those discovered missing; snow guard cleaning and re-soldering to make watertight; additional standing seam roof repairs to make watertight.
Amount: $15,055.88
6.2 Change Order: BE-GC-06
Project: Security – Robert E. Bell Middle School
Contractor: Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing wooden exterior trim around Security Office window.
Amount: $1,650.00
6.3 Change Order: GC-06-DG
Project: Security – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Contractor: Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing additional holes and supports for glass canopy.
Amount: $2,530.89
6.4 Change Order: GC-07-DG
Project: Security – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Contractor: Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to providing a junction box at interior doors for interior door security system.
Amount: $1,988.50
6.5 Change Order: GC-08-DG
Project: Security – Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Contractor: Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc.
Description: Labor, equipment and materials related to removing and reinstalling casework at Administration Office window.
Amount: $1,976.66
Motioned by Jane Kimmel Shepardson to acknowledge Items 6.1 through 6.5 as stated above. Seconded by Holly McCall. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Financials
7.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for April 2020.
7.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for April 2020.
7.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Revenue Status Report for May 2020.
7.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Appropriation Status Report for May 2020.
7.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for May 2020.
Motioned by Victoria Tipp to acknowledge receipt of Items 7.1 through 7.5 as stated above. Seconded by Hilary Grasso. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Notice of Future Meetings
July 6-7, 2020
Board/Administrators Retreat
July 8, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Annual Reorganization Meeting
Horace Greeley High School – Academic Commons
August 5, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Tax Warrant
Horace Greeley High School - Academic Commons
9. Adjournment
Motioned by Hilary Grasso to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 pm. Seconded by Jane Kimmel Shepardson. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Liisa Elsner
District Clerk / Secretary to the Superintendent
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