Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Budget Workshop II 8:00 p.m.
High School Library
Agenda
I. Call to Order – Mark Cohen, President
A. Designation of Emergency Exits
B. All cell phones silenced
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Acceptance of Minutes – January 10, 2008, January 12, 2008, January 13, 2008, January 15, 2008,
January 18, 2008, January 23, 2008,January 30, 2008 and February 6, 2008
IV. Curricular Presentation – None at this meeting
V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)
VI. Report of the Superintendent – None at this meeting
VII.Report of the Board President
- Dr. Khoury’s Visit to the Ardsley School District
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
- PTA Executive Meeting – Mark Cohen and Joanne G. Sold
- Long Range Planning Meeting with Senator Andrea Stuart Cousins – Mark Cohen and Joanne G. Sold
- Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
- A. Appointment of Acting Clerk – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education appoints Debi Trias as Acting Clerk for the purpose of personal
registration of voters, in the absence of the District Clerk, on May 14, 15, and 16, 2008, from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., and further appoints Debi Trias for the purpose of inspection of the register of voters of
the District on May 14, 15, and 16, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday, May 17, 2008,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
- B. Future Agenda Items
- C. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting Agenda Item Due Date
1/09/08 Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up 3/26/08
2/06/08 CAP follow-up
2/06/08 Board Policy Manual
2/06/08 Tri-States Report
X.Board Analysis & Discussion Items
XI.Superintendent’s Recommendations
A. Resignations - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves
the following resignation:
Samira Saei – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 2/8/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Be it resolved that the agreement between the Board of Education and Dr. Charles Khoury for the services
of Superintendent of Schools be approved.
Be it further resolved that the Board President be authorized to execute said agreement on its behalf for
the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011.
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves
the following appointments:
Sean Cappiello – Initially Certified English Language Arts 7-12 Teacher - Permanent Substitute Teacher
(HS) – effective 2/4/08 – 2/15/08, Leave Replacement Teacher (HS) – Step 2 MA – effective 2/25/08 –
6/30/08
Andrea Lanzetta – Initially Certified Childhood Education (1-6) Teacher - Daily Substitute Teacher (CR) –
to be paid at the Long-Term Substitute Teacher Rate – effective on or about 3/1/08
Andrea Lanzetta – Daily Substitute Teacher (CR) – effective 2/11/08 - 2/15/08
Patricia Soto – Substitute Clerical (MS) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 2/11/08
–2/15/08
Patricia Soto – Secretary to Principal (MS) – Provisional appointment in accordance with Westchester
County Department of Human Resources Rules & Regulations – Step C3, prorated to first date of employment
– 35 hours per week – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 2/25/08
Elise Hattem – After School Recreation Program Instructor – Winter 2008
Patricia Eaton – Student Teacher (CR) – emergency conditional upon clearance by NYSED - effective 3/3/08
– 5/2/08
Howie Bolin - JV Tennis Coach - Spring 2008
Dave Briante - Modified Baseball Coach - Spring 2008
Jeff Caldara - Head Varsity Baseball Coach - Spring 2008
Jennifer Carron – Assistant Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Coach – Spring 2008
Brian Cestone - Modified Boys’ Lacrosse Coach - Spring 2008
Brad Chenard - JV Baseball Coach - Spring 2008
Danny Cohen - Modified Boys’ Lacrosse Coach - Spring 2008 – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance
John Conace – JV Boys’ Lacrosse Coach –Spring 2008
Anthony DeRosa – JV Girls’ Lacrosse Coach – Spring 2008
Sean Grady - Modified 7/8 Track Coach - Spring 2008
Elisa Hattem – Head Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Coach – Spring 2008
Katy Kendrick – Modified Girls’ Lacrosse Coach – Spring 2008
John Leonard - Boys' Varsity Tennis Coach - Spring 2008
Henry Leone - Modified 7/8 Track Coach - Spring 2008
Colin Maier – Fitness Center Supervisor - Spring 2008
Valerie Marano - Assistant Varsity Softball Coach - Spring 2008
Jamie Marcus - Modified 7/8 Softball Coach - Spring 2008
Drew Marsek - Head Track Coach (Girls’) - Spring 2008
Karen McGeory - Golf Coach - Spring 2008
Don Merriman – Pioneer Program Basketball Coach – Spring 2008
PJ Murray – Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – Spring 2008
Andrew Nappi – Varsity Lacrosse Coach - Spring 2008
Toni Ann Resendiz - Head Softball Coach - Spring 2008
Erin Rivelli – Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – Spring 2008
C.J. Russo - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - Spring 2008
Jason Simone – Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach - Spring 2008
Bill Smith - Head Boys' Track Coach - Spring 2008
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments
be renewed and extended:
Arnold Bostick –Part-Time Bus Driver – effective 2/27/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves
the following appointment adjustments:
Charles Russo – From Step 10 MA+45 to Step 10 MA+60 – effective 2/1/08
Paula Zappia – Part-time Typist (MS) – end additional 3.5 hours/day –
effective 2/8/08
D. Leaves of Absence - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following adjustments of Leaves of Absence:
Donna Drake – FMLA paid leave – 2/8/08 – 4/2/08; FMLA unpaid leave – 4/3/08 – 5/15/08; Unpaid Leave of
Absence for Child Care – 5/16/08 – 6/6/08
Heather Roy Schlosser – FMLA paid leave – 2/4/08 – 4/7/08; FMLA unpaid
leave – 4/8/08 – 5/12/08; Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care –
5/13/08 – 6/30/08
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A.Rescission of Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following independent contractor for the Winter After School Program be rescinded:
Kiyomi Kobayashi- Program Instructor
B. Appointment of Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for
the Winter 2008 After School Program:
Tori Morano - Student Chaperone
C. Adirondack Wilderness Program & Rate Approval (Summer 2008) - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the Adirondack Wilderness Program and rates for summer
2008:
Per student with 16 participants $840.00
Per student with 15 participants $890.00
Per student with 14 participants $930.00
D. Appointment of Independent Contractors – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following independent contractors for the Summer 2008
Adirondack Wilderness Program:
Frank SanMarco – Adirondacks Wilderness Program Advisor – effective Summer 2008
Cynthia Granick – Adirondacks Wilderness Program Assistant – effective Summer 2008
E. Participation in BOCES Cooperative Bid – Resolution
Resolved: Whereas, it is the desire of the participating school districts of the Southern Westchester
Board of Cooperative Education Services, adopting this Resolution to bid jointly in those supplies,
commodities, materials and equipment set forth below.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Ardsley Union Free School District agrees to participate with
other school districts of the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Westchester
County, New York, adopting this in the joint bidding of:
1. Art Supplies
2. General School Supplies
3. Office Supplies
4. Fine Paper Supplies
5. Audio Visual Supplies & Equipment
6. Bakery Goods
7. Cafeteria Food Supplies
8. Custodial Supplies
9. Custodial Paper Supplies
10. Lumber Supplies
11. Laser & Ink Jet Toners
12. Microcomputer Software
13. Microcomputer Hardware
14. Office & Classroom Furniture
15. Graphing Calculators
Be it further resolved that this Resolution shall remain in effect until: June 30, 2009, and
Be it further resolved that it is agreed that the specifications as presented will be used, and that this
Board agrees to bid its required amount of said commodities jointly with other participating school
districts in Southern Westchester and the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
The recommendation of the Purchasing Steering Committee will be considered when this Board acts on the
purchase of said Commodities.
Be it further resolved that the invitation to bid will be advertised by BOCES in the Journal News, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.
F.Approval of Award of Grant Donation – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve a $436.08 grant donation from the Ardsley PTA for the High
School’s Adaptive Art Education Program to be used for tools and supplies with appreciation.
G. Professional Soccer Camps, Inc. Lease – Resolution
Resolved: That the lease agreement with Professional Soccer Camp, Inc. be approved and the Board
President be authorized to sign such agreement.
H. Resolution of the Ardsley Union Free School District, New York, Adopted
February 27, 2008, Announcing the Intention of the District to Accept
Proposals for the Refunding of All or a Portion of Certain Bonds of Said
District - Resolution
I. Refunding Bond Resolution of the Ardsley Union Free School District, New
York, Adopted February 27, 2008, Authorizing the Refunding of All or a
Portion of Certain Outstanding Serial Bonds of Said District, Stating the
Plan of Refunding, Appropriating an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000,000
Therefor, Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Refunding
Serial Bonds of the District to Finance Said Appropriation, and Making
Certain Other Determinations All Relative Thereto – Resolution
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
March 12, 2008 - High School Library
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Citizens’ Budget Committee Recommendations
March 26, 2008 - High School Library
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Board Audit & Finance Committee Recommendations
April 9, 2008 - High School Library
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Public Budget Hearing
Board sets Budget for Required Annual School District Budget Hearing & Budget Vote/
Adopt Property Tax Report Card
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Budget Workshop II
XVI.Call for Executive Session
XVII.Return to Public Session
XVIII.Adjournment
