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Minutes September 2, 2010 - Chappaqua Central School District
Mr. Thomas Cardellichio, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Tom Auchterlonie, reporter from "Patch"
President Benton convened public meeting at 10:15 a.m. Jeffrey Mester moved to reconvene in Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue and negotiations. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 10:30 a.m., Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene the public session. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Alyson Kiesel moved to amend the previously approved Minutes of July 16, 2010. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Sara Blackwell,
Kate Demagistris,
Ashley Feeks,
Earl Groner,
Kaity Holderman,
Karin Hood,
Vanessa Lardiere,
Jessica Moschetti,
Teresa O'Donnell,
Toby Osinski,
Noelle Pagnozzi,
Linda Pejkovic,
Krystyn Petrucelli,
Matthew Simone, and
Kelsey Young.
Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC.
Ms. Megan Emerson, Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective October 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010.
Ms. Randi Hauser, Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 15, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Ms. Megan Barnes, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Ms. Linda Fetridge, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 31, 2010.
Ms. Ann Francois, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2010.
Ms. Michele Vourliotis, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 31, 2010.
Ms. Christine Catalano, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010, Step 3, B(BA+45) with Masters, $74,114.
Ms. Michele Vourliotis, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+45) with Masters, $68,064.
Ms. Lori Tenefrancia, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010, $20,356.
Ms. Monique Scollan, Teaching Assistant, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010, $20,356.
Ms. Sarah Mondale, (.8) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 4, B(BA+45) with Masters, $61,717.
Ms. Alicia Conte, (.4) Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, C(BA+60) with Masters, $29,836.
Ms. Amy Rubenstein, (.5) Teacher of Special Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+45) with Masters, $35,545.
Ms. Toby Osinski, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $10,178.
Ms. Teresa O'Donnell, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $10,178.
Ms. Annamarie Marasco, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,233.
Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,539.
Mr. Kevin Kuczma, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,888.
Ms. Nancy Soliz, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,119.
Mr. Joe Racioppo, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $3,922.
Ms. Cara Stirpe, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,581.
Ms. Colleen Cauley, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $3,532.
Mr. Dillon Clark, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $4,758.
Ms. Christina Annunziata, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,119.
Mr. Robert Raguette, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,233.
Ms. MaryEllen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $3,922.
Mr. Anthony Germani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,581.
Ms. Patricia Wolff, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $3,532.
Mr. Adam Borman, Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,295.
Mr. Dan Perito, 7-8th Grade Football, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $5,286.
Ms. Jessica Leitman, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 22, 2010.
Ms. Elisa Leitao, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 26, 2010.
Ms. Renee Mattiello, Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective October 28, 2010.
Randall Katchis moved to accept the instructional personnel recommendations. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby decreases the hours of Lillian Markowitz, Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School to 31.25 hours per week, effective September 1, 2010.
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Francesca Zacarolli, Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School to 32.5 hours per week, effective September13, 2010.
Kathryn Clough - Teacher Aide (Just Three Program) at Horace Greeley High School, effective June 30, 2010.
Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:
Jose Enjo - Maintenance Worker (Buildings) at the Pole Barn, is retiring, effective August 27, 2010.
Colette Briody - Library Clerk at Westorchard Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010. Her salary will be $30,890.
Cristiana Sternkopf - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 22.5 hours per week, effective September 3, 2010. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.
Gregg Bresner moved to accept the non-instructional personnel recommendations. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Jeffrey Mester moved to approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on September 1, 2010. Randall seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve the Revised Board of Education Meeting Schedule to include April 26, 2011 and September 7, 2010. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a contract with Chappaqua Children's Workshop (CCW) for 2010-11 in the amount of $3,000. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Gregg Bresner offered the following resolution,
"Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby authorizes and approves the appointment of Keane and Beane, P.C. as special counsel fo matters of real property development, land use, planning, and environmental law at an hourly rate of two hundred ten dollars ($210.00) per hour. The District has the right to terminate this appointment at any time."
Jeffrey Mester moved to approve, (Contingent upon 5.1 and 5.2 below.) the services of Hawkins Delafield and Wood, LLP as bond counsel for refunding of bond, fee is contingent upon sale and issuance of bonds not to exceed $45,000. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Jeffrey Mester offered the following resolution. Janet Benton seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution of the Chappaqua Central School District, New York, adopted September 2, 2010, announcing the intention of the school district to accept proposals for the REFUNDING OF BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the "District") has heretofore issued on September 12, 2002, $1,750,000 School District Serial Bonds-2002 Series A, which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $1,030,000, (the "Outstanding 2002A Bonds"), to pay the cost of the construction of improvements to various District buildings and sites, the construction of a new middle school, and the construction of building additions and/or alterations and improvements to various District school buildings; and
WHEREAS, the District has heretofore issued on September 12, 2002, $32,720,000 School District Serial Bonds-2002 Series B, which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $27,750,000, (the "Outstanding 2002B Bonds"), to pay the cost of the construction of a new middle school, and the construction of building additions and/or alterations and improvements to various District school buildings; and
WHEREAS, the District has heretofore issued on August 6, 2003, $23,955,000 School District Serial Bonds-2003, which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $18,440,000, (the "Outstanding 2003 Bonds," together with the Outstanding 2002A Bonds and the 2002B Bonds, the "Outstanding Bonds"), to pay the construction of a new middle school, and the construction of building additions and/or alterations and improvements to various District school buildings; and
WHEREAS, Section 3602 of the Education Law and Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law constituting Chapters 16 and 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, respectively, permit the District to refund all or a portion of the outstanding unredeemed maturities of such Outstanding Bonds by the issuance of new bonds, the issuance of which will result in a net present value savings to the District; and
WHEREAS, the District has reviewed and discussed the refunding of the Outstanding Bonds with the District's financial advisor, Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. (the "Financial Advisor"), and has determined that the District will achieve debt service savings by proceeding with such refunding;
Jeffrey Mester offered the following Resolution authorizing issuance of $44,520,000 refunding bonds and summary notice in newspaper. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by a majority vote of all the members of said Board) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of Education hereby states, certifies and determines that it is the intention of the District to accept proposals for the refunding of the Outstanding Bonds heretofore issued by the District.
Section 2. The Financial Advisor is hereby directed to prepare a Request For Proposals ("RFP") for the purpose of effecting such refunding, together with a mailing list of firms to which such RFP will be sent, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business is hereby authorized and directed to forward such RFP by regular, express or electronic mail, or by facsimile transmission, to said firms and to all other parties as shall request same, or, in the alternative, the Assistant Superintendent for Business may direct the Financial Advisor to transmit the RFP to potential underwriters and to provide the Assistant Superintendent for Business with copies of said RFP, as well, as a list of the organizations to which such RFP was sent, together with an affidavit of mailing.
Section 3. It is hereby announced that proposals for the refunding of the Outstanding Bonds will be accepted by the District on a date to be determined, which is not less than 14 days from the date hereof.
Section 4. The Financial Advisor is hereby requested to provide an evaluation of the proposals for consideration and discussion by the Board at a public meeting of the Board of Education to be held on a date to be determined, which is not less than 14 days from the date hereof.
Section 5. The District reserves the right, as set forth in the Refunding Bond Resolution adopted on the date hereof to sell the refunding bonds via public or private sale.
Randall Katchis offered the following Resolution to authorize emergency contingency expense in the amount of $14,418.00 for asbestos abatement in Bell Middle School, Type II no significant impact according to SEQRA. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
WHEREAS, as a result of work being done in Bell Middle School, asbestos was discovered requiring immediate removal and abatement so that the Middle School will be able to open and operate at the start of the student instructional year, September 7, 2010, when students and staff will be occupying the Middle School; and
WHEREAS, the abatement consists of removal and replacement of carpet, padding, and asbestos floor tile, removal of wallpaper from two walls in classroom 216 and removal of a blackboard including associated expenses;
WHEREAS, the Board is empowered to determine that the expense of this activity is an ordinary contingent expense within the meaning of §2023 of the New York State Education Law and §170.2(l) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education due to the health and safety implications to the students and staff in that building, and that the project constitutes an emergency repair within the meaning of §103 of the General Municipal Law;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the asbestos abatement at the Bell Middle School will not have a significant environmental impact and declares this project a Type II Action pursuant to §617.5 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby determines and declares that the cost of the emergency asbestos abatement at Bell Middle School constitutes an ordinary contingent expense within the meaning of §2023 of the Education Law and §170.2(l) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and an emergency within the meaning of §103 of the General Municipal Law, and hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $14,418.00 for such purpose; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make transfers between and within functional unit appropriations in order to pay the costs of this ordinary contingent expense; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the actions taken by the Assistant Superintendent for Business in causing the immediate abatement to ensure the health and safety of the students and staff in that building and a timely opening of school in September 2010.
Jeffrey Mester moved to approve Change Order #1, Plato for Westorchard Lintel and Masonry Repair in the amount of $33,000. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School, at 5:30 p.m. to meet with counsel which we anticipate will go into Executive Session to discuss real property issue.
At 7:00 p.m. the board will interview Superintendent Search Firms in the Horace Greeley Academic Commons. Interested community members are invited to attend. Time will be provided for community members to ask questions of the search firms. After the interviews, the Board will hear community members' thoughts and comments regarding the search process and the firms interviewed. In our ongoing effort to provide insight and access to the superintendent search process, the Board appreciates the willingness of these search firms to take the unusual step of interviewing in a public setting. (Ordinarily, such interviews would be a matter for executive session.) Out of respect for their cooperation, we join them in asking that the content of the interviews not be recorded or reproduced in any way.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School, 8:15 p.m.
At 11:15 a.m. President Benton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting and continue a discussion of negotiations in Executive Session. Jeffrey Mester so moved. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. At 12:15 p.m. Randall Katchis moved to adjourn Executive Session. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Theresa M. Markley, District Clerk