Board of Ed meeting 8:15 HGHS: Superintendent’s Budget Proposal, discussion of programs & staffing
Feb 28Feb 28 agenda—see below
March 6, 2012 Board meeting/work session - Curriculum/Technology
March 13, 2012 Board meeting/work session - Spec Ed./Athletics
March 20, 2012 Board meeting/work Session - Oper. Maint/Noninstructional/Fund Balance
March 27, 2012 Budget Work Session/Revenue/Tax rates/Contingency
April 10, 2012 Board meeting/Adopt Budget
April 24, 2012 BOCES Budget/election
May 1, 2012 Budget Hearing
May 15, 2012 Budget Vote
May 22, 2012 Tenured Teacher Recognition
June 5, 2012 Honor Retirees
June 19, 2012 Ave Atque Vale
Agenda for board of ed meeting Feb. 28 @ 8:15
public session at 8:15 p.m.
Presentations: Search Update Process
Superintendent’s Budget Proposal
1. Information Business Affairs
1.1 President’s Report
1.1.1 Legislative Action Report
1.2 Superintendent’s Report
1.2.1 Assessment Project Update - PISA
1.2.2 Proposed calendar for Chappaqua School District 2012-13
Questions and Comments
* We welcome public inquiries, and in respect for each other’s time, we ask that you limit your inquiry to three minutes. Board members may be contacted via email or phone.
2. Organization
2.1 First reading: Concussion Management Policy, Regulation, Guide, Scat, & Checklist
2.2 First reading revision: Policy 7000 Community Use of School District Facilities
2.3 First reading revision: Regulation 7000 Building Usage Fees 2012-2013 (effective July 1, 2012)
3. Approvals
3.1 Minutes of December 13, 2011
3.2 Minutes of January 10, 2012
3.3 Minutes of January 31, 2012
3.4 Minutes of February 7, 2012
4. Recommended Action: Personnel
4.1 Instructional
The following instructional staff recommendations are presented for Board consideration and approval at the February 28, 2012 meeting.
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”:
o Carole Hyams, and
Ann Sangalli.
Resolution:
* “BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as AP proctors to be employed on an “as needed” basis effective for the 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education”:
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Barbara Brandfon, Joan Handwerger, Lauren Mozian,
Lynne Brennan, Barbara Keimes, Kimberly Perham,
Charles Buchanan, Elaine Krim, Paula Petito,
Rita Campana, Elisa Leitao, Beth Quinn,
Karen Clarke, Carol Madole, Joan Salamone,
Jean Cross, Suzann Michel, Barbara Scheine,
Gabrielle Giordano, Noah Mitchell, Giselle Weiss, and
Lizabeth Haas, Raquel Moskovits-Grey, Florence Zelenko.
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 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education”:
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Gail Matthew,
Phyllis Bellofatto, Carole Horn, Wendy Seaver, and
Jan Gordon, Olga Kowal, Gail Treffinger.
Resolution:
* “BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby rescinds the request for discretionary leave of absence of Patrick Conley, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, that was voted upon at the 11/29/11 Board of Education meeting.”
Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:
* Mr. Patrick Conley, Teacher of English, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.
Request for Child Care Leave of Absence:
* Ms. Kelly Todd, Teacher of Health, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 18, 2012 through April 30, 2012.
Ms. Sandi Schassler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective February 6, 2012 through April 27, 2012.
Ms. Colleen Fodor, Teacher of Home Economics, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 27, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
* Ms. Lyndall Boal, School Social Worker, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.
Dr. Susan Costantini, School Psychologist, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.
Ms. Barbara Fingeroth, Teacher of Special Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.
Mr. Tore Heskestad, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2012.
Mr. Robert Oddo, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2012.
Ms. Colette Principe, Teacher of Reading, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.
Ms. Elizabeth Scroope, Teacher of Reading, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective June 30, 2012.
Resignation:
* Mr. Andrew Selesnick, Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2012.
Appointment: Probationary
* Mr. Robert Rhodes, Principal, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2012, in the tenure area of High School Principal, probationary period ends June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
* Ms. Daydre Garvey, Regular Substitute Teacher of Home Economics, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective November 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
Appointment: Part Time
* Ms. Lindsey Nicastro, (.04) Teacher of Health to provide Academic Intervention Services as per the Teachers’ Contract, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective January 17, 2012 through May 7, 2012 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).
4.2 Non-instructional
5. Recommended Action: Other
5.1 Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on February 17, 2012
5.2 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a proposal with Dyami Architecture, PC to outline a master plan for the overall renovation of the Horace Greeley kitchen, serving line, and seating area in the amount of $7,000 plus additional expenses and fees.
5.3 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student #601669. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.
5.4 Approve a gift of a Kawai piano to Westorchard Elementary School from Lisa Gimple of Seneca Drive in Chappaqua. The piano will be used in the music curriculum.
5.5 Appoint attached list of CSE Sub-Committee Chairpersons for the remainder of 2011-12 school year.
5.6 Approve 2011-12 contract for educational services - with Bronxville Union Free School District for student #601643.
5.7 Approve addendum to 2011-12 contract for educational services - with Anderson Center for Autism to include physical therapy evaluation at a rate of $300 per evaluation.
5.8 Approve Agreement with Charlton School/Ketchum-Grande Memorial School effective January 31, - June 30, 2012 at a monthly rate of $3,316 plus fees for maintenance according to the contract.
5.9 Approve use of a Single Purchase Agreement from Apple to eliminate need for separate purchase orders that contain both New York State Contract and non-New York State Contract items.
5.10 Be it resolved that the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage meter at Westorchard is in the best financial interest of the school district because it is the lowest monthly cost of $54.00 including rate change protection and therefore approved by the Board. (Monthly cost $54.00 compared to $132.24 for 2010-11).
6. Facilities
6.1 Facilities Committee Report
7. Financials
7.1 Central Treasurer’s Report - December 31, 2011
7.2 Expenditure Report - January 31, 2012
7.3 Revenue Report - January 31, 2012
7.4 Claims Auditor Reports - January 31, 2012
7.5 Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2012
7.6 Recommendation from the Audit Committee to accept the attached Audit Reports and Management Response to Internal Audits: Vnding Machine Policy Review, Updated Risk Assessment, Review of Human Resources and Payroll.
7.7 Budget Transfer from tuition-private line to tuition-NYS public school line, due to two children now attending public school in the amount of $245,000.
7.8 Bid #850 - Environmental Services & Maintenance - Conklin Services & Construction, Inc. A) one lump sum for quarterly inspections at $1,450 per each of 5 buildings B) time & material cost for one year (no increase since 2010-11)
7.9 Bid #870 - Graduation Tent & Chair Rental - Stamford Tent & Event Services - $22,525.00
7.10 Bid #871 - Scaffolding - S&N Builders, Inc. - $33,000.00
7.11 Bid #872 - Window Replacement - Forno Enterprises, Inc. - $119,200.00
8. Notice of Future Meetings -
* Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Board meeting/Work session at Horace Greeley High School
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Presentation: Curriculum/Athletics
9. Adjournment
Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, at least five days prior to the meeting.
Chappaqua Board of Education
Education Center—66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
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