Ardsley Today

Journal News Covers the School Board Election

The Journal News has an article about the candidates running for the two open seats on the Ardsley Board of Education, Mark Cohen, Jason Sapan and Steve Kastin. Although brief, it's worth a read to start to get a feel for where each of the candidates stand.

The Journal News has also published an editorial with their endorsements of Cohen and Sapan.

PTA School Budget and Board Candidate Meeting Tonight

Don't miss the PTA's annual School Budget and "Meet the Board Candidates" meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Ardsley Middle School Library. You'll have the chance to hear the District Business Manager, David Pritchett and Interim Superinendent Jason Friedman talk about the proposed Budget for next year (coming up for vote on May 20th). In addition, you'll get a chance to meet Mark Cohen, Jason Sapan and Steve Kastin, the three candidates running for the two open seats on the School Board.

Ardsley Board of Education Agenda -- 5/7

Regular Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Middle School Auditorium

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 – April 29, 2008

IV. Required Public Budget Hearing

V. Presentation:
Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-Up – Joseph Urbanowicz

VI. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)

VII. Report of the Superintendent – None at this meeting

VIII. Report of the Board President – None at this meeting

IX. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Communication Council – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
Task Force on Alternative Funding and Fiscal Reform for Public Education – Joanne G. Sold
Westchester/Putnam School Boards Association - Frank J. Hariton

X. Board Action and Discussion Items

A. Committee on Special Education, Pre-School Special Education and Sub
Committee on Special Education – Resolution

Resolved: That the Board of Education agrees to arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 2/7/2008 – ID# 4899; 2/14/2008 – ID# 12367; 2/28/2008 – ID# 11521; 2/28/2008 – ID# 12625; 3/6/2008 – ID# 11382; 3/6/2008 – ID# 11892; 3/14/2008 – ID# 12185; 3/20/2008 – ID# 12696; 3/20/2008 – ID# 12458; and the recommendations of the Sub-Committee of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 2/28/2008 – ID# 12716; 3/7/22008 – ID# 12717; 3/14/2008 – ID# 12718; 4/11/2008 – ID# 12080; and the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 3/3/2008 – ID# 12088; 3/13/2008 – ID# 100484; 3/13/2008 – ID# 12724; 3/25/2008 – ID# 12346.

B. Approval of Amended Resolution – 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 and 15, 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, and further appoints Debi Trias for the purpose of review of absentee ballot applications and distribution of absentee ballots, and any other duties of the District Clerk that may arise related to the 2008 budget vote and trustee election, 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.

C. Future Agenda Items

D. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting  Agenda Item  Due Date

2/06/08 CAP follow-up 6/11/08

2/06/08 Board Policy Manual Ongoing

2/06/08 Tri-States Report 

3/12/08 Improvements to the food services operation 4/29/08

4/09/08 CBAC Study Session 9/24/08

4/09/08 Guidance Study Session October 2008

4/09/08 Early Academic Intervention November 2008

4/29/08 Math curriculum 12/10/08

XI. Board Analysis & Discussion Items

XII. Superintendent’s Recommendations
 
A. Tenure Recommendations – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following tenure appointments:

Denise Massaro – Teaching Assistant Tenure Area – effective 9/05/08
Kristen Woods – Teaching Assistant Tenure Area – effective 9/25/08
Michael Moffatt – School Psychologist Tenure Area – effective 6/30/08
Amanda Thalman – Speech/Hearing Handicapped Tenure Area – effective 6/30/08
Catherine Gordon – Reading Tenure Area – effective 8/31/08
Patricia Werner – Special Education Tenure Area – effective 8/31/08
Elise Hattem – Health Tenure Area – effective 6/30/08
Diana Jones – Elementary Tenure Area – effective 6/30/08
Tara McMahon – English 7-12 Tenure Area – effective 6/30/08
Jessica Feldman – Social Studies 7-12 Tenure Area – effective 8/31/08

RECEPTION

B. Resignations – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following resignations:

Francesco Fratto – Secondary Spanish Teacher (HS) – effective 6/30/08
Claudia Hyland – Spanish Teacher (MS) – effective 6/30/08
Denise McCauley – Special Education Teacher (MS) – effective 6/30/08

C. Appointments – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments:

Daniel DiFalco – Initially Certified Physical Education Teacher (MS) - three year probationary appointment in the Physical Education tenure area – Step 1 BA – effective 9/1/08 – 8/31/11
Alex Carballo – CAP Program Greek – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Enjoli Joseph – CAP Program Debate 5 – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Enjoli Joseph – CAP Program Debate 6 – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Marie May – CAP Program Accelerated Math 5 – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Chris Minio – CAP Program Japanese – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Chris Minio – CAP Program Foreign Language Proficiency – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Jessica Morganelli – CAP Program Integrated Algebra – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Teresa Panagos – CAP Program Cinemania – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Rosamaria Pellegrino – CAP Program Italian – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Lisa Ward – CAP Program Accelerated Math 6 – Quarter Four - $1,440.55

The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments be renewed and extended:
Ralph Dieterle – Substitute Teacher Aide – effective 5/22/08
Sukhwant Kaur – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 6/1/08
Maria Niclosi - Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – effective 5/15/08

D. Appointment Adjustment – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustment:

Ralph Dieterle – Substitute Teacher Aide - Extend appointment indefinitely – effective 2/25/08

E. Board Policy
 1. Approval of Policy 4212-Ardsley Union Free School District Organization
 Chart (Revised) as amended Third Reading

XIII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Approval of Bid – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid #2007-07 for Augmentative Communication Device and Components to Dynavox.

B. Acceptance of Donations – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education accept two donations from the PTA in the amount of $3,000.00 for Ardsley Middle School and $1,666.66 for Concord Road School to be used for Cultural Arts with appreciation.

XIV. Future Board of Education Meetings

May 20, 2008 Administration Building
8:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote

June 11, 2008 Middle School Library
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
 8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Award Meeting

XV. Recognition of Audience

XVI. Call for Executive Session

XVII. Return to Public Session

XVIII. Adjournment

Village Board of Trustees Agenda -- 5/5

507 Ashford Avenue
Monday, May 5, 2008
Meeting - 8:00 P.M.

Moment Of Silence - Denise Thompson

8:15 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - (CONTINUATION) 642 Saw Mill River Road (642 Saw Mill River Road) - To modify existing site plan to accommodate the addition of two loading bay doors and one small elevated locating dock. TO BE ADJOURNED

8:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - To amend Sections 190-63 and 190-60 of the Ardsley Village Code regarding parking on Heatherdell Road

8:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - 715 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD - CONTINUATION) - Change of Use to convert the former "Ardsley Produce" into an "Evergreen Cleaner at 715 Saw Mill River Road - TO BE ADJOURNED

 9:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - To amend Sections 143-6 and 190-71 of the Ardsley Village Code regarding parking spaces for individuals with disabilities

I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 
Regular Meeting - April 21, 2008
Special Meeting - April 28, 2008

IV. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Legal, Mayor's Announcements, Manager, Committee & Board Reports, Treasurer 

IV. VISITORS:
V. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Res. Regarding References-Individuals with Disabilities in the Ardsley Village Code
2. Resolution Regarding Parking Spaces for Individuals with Disabilities
3. Resolution to Amend Sections 190-63 and 190-60 Regarding Parking on Heatherdell

VI. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Resolution Recognizing Grant for Buckle Up New York Campaign
2. Resolution Recognizing Grant for Child Passenger Safety Program

VII. CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING