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.
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/
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
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
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Concord Road 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 – April 9, 2008
IV. Presentation -- Internal Auditor
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 – None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Meeting with Nita Lowey – Frank J. Hariton and Stephanie Marquesano
Meeting with Regent Harry Phillips – Frank J. Hariton and Joanne G. Sold
Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association – Frank J. Hariton
Audit and Finance Committee – Mark Cohen and Lee H. Lew
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget, in the amount of $8,058,073 for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
B. Trustees of the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education casts two votes, one for John DeSantis, and one for Beverly A. Levine, to serve as Trustees on the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the time period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011.
C. Appointment of Board of Registration – Resolution
Resolved: That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as members of the Board of Registration and Canvass, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour: Gloria Cheperak, Madeline Piscitelli*, Dorothy Kaufman**, Emily Presbyto
Be It Further Resolved: That the Chairperson/Chief Inspector* and the Assistant Chief Inspector** shall receive compensation at the rate of $10.25 per hour.
D. Appointment of Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks – Resolution
Resolved: That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour.
Marie Agnano, Louise Cioppa, Judith Greenburg, Mary Guttridge, Winnie Longobardi, Carl Mirsky, Phyllis Mirsky, Elizabeth Morrison, Raoji Patel, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Piscitelli, Sybil Robins, Richard Staff, Fannie Tirella, Amelia Vellozzi, Christine Verber, Lee Whitehead
E. Approval of Proposed Trip for the Select Chorus – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip for the Select Chorus to travel on a singing tour of Italy from February 12, 2009 to February 20, 2009.
F. Future Agenda Items
G. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting Agenda Item Due Date
1/09/08 Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up 5/07/08
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 Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up August 2008
3/12/08 Improvements to the food services operation 4/29/08
4/09/08 CBAC Study Session August 2008
4/09/08 Guidance Study Session October 2008
4/09/08 Early Academic Intervention November 2008
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: Katherine D’Alto – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – effective 4/7/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Brian Cestone – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher (Social Studies 7-12) (HS) - Step 1 MA – three year probationary appointment in the Special Education Tenure Area - effective 9/1/07 – 8/31/10
Kimberly Gossett – Teacher Aide (MS) – Step 2 Aide + hourly stipend – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 4/7/08
Maria Nicolosi – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 4/10/08
Amie Getis – Temporary Teaching Assistant (MS) – Level I Teaching Assistant – Temporary Teaching Assistant rate – effective 4/14/08 – 6/27/08
Sunny Ahn – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) - emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – Temporary Teacher Aide rate - effective 4/14/08
Mary Ann Tina – Senior Externship Advisor – 2007-08 School Year – prorated – effective 5/15/08
Andrew Beames – After-School Recreation Program Coordinator – Spring 2008
Enjoli Joseph – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Andrew Nappi – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Stacy Vlad – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Daniel Barnett – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
Claire Cocco – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
John Tina – From Step 7 MA+15 to Step 7 MA+30 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leaves of Absence – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence:
Julie Choi – FMLA paid leave – 4/14/08 – 5/28/08; FMLA unpaid leave – 6/30/08
Melanie Fatiuk – FMLA paid leave – on or about 5/30/08 – 6/27/08
Susan Lombardo - Unpaid leave of absence for child care – 4/10/08 – 4/18/08
And adjusts the previously approved Leaves of Absence as follows:
Donna Drake – FMLA paid leave – 2/8/08 – 4/7/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/8/08 – 5/15/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/16/08 – 6/5/08
Susan Lombardo – FMLA paid leave 1/8/08 – 2/26/08; FMLA unpaid leave 2/27/08 – 4/9/08
Heather Roy Schlosser – FMLA paid leave 2/4/08 – 4/4/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/7/08 – 5/9/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/12/08 – 6/30/09
E. Board Policy
1. Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised) Second Reading
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report – March, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Approval of 2008-2009 BOCES Contract – Resolution
Resolved: That the 2008-09 Installment Purchase Agreement Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved and the District Clerk is authorized to sign the contract document.
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the 2008 Spring After School Program: Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor
D. Agreement with Education Data Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Business Manager is authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement with Educational Data Services for the provision of bid purchasing services for the following school year purchases at a cost of $4,680 annually, effective 7/1/08-6/30/09.
E. Approval of Bid – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-05 for HVAC Equipment Purchase to Carrier Northeast.
F. Budget Transfer – Resolution
TO:
A2250470140000
Tuition
$140,000.00
FROM:
A2250490050000
BOCES - Spec Ed
$140,000.00
G. Approval of Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES - Resolution
Resolved: That the Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved by the Board of Education.
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
May 7, 2008
Middle School
7:00 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing
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
Regular School Board Meeting
Award Meeting
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
The Journal-News did a little write up on the proposed 2008-2009 Ardsley Schools Budget.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 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 – March 26, 2008
IV. Public Budget Hearing
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 – None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. 2008-2009 Budget - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education sets the 2008-2009 budget for public hearing on May 7, 2008, and for public vote on May 20, 2008, in the amount of $56,243,810.
B. 2007-2008 Annual Appointment – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following annual appointment:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education
Susan Lau, Additional Parent Member of the CPSE
C. Future Agenda Items
D. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting - Agenda Item - Due Date
1/09/08 - Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up - 5/07/08
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 - Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up - August 2008
3/12/08 - Improvements to the food services operation - 4/29/08
X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items
XI. Superintendent’s Recommendations
A. Resignation - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following resignation for the purpose of retirement: Arlene Jacobson - School Nurse (HS) - effective 7/1/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Daniel DeBeer – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 Teacher (MS) – LOA Replacement Teacher – Step 3 MA – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Emilia Zujko - Initially Certified Students with Disabilities (Social Studies 7-12) Teacher - Permanent Substitute Teacher (MS) - effective 4/2/08
Susan Gretczko - N.Y.S. Registered Professional Nurse - .5 Registered Nurse (CR) – Step 12 prorated – effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
Bonnie Gutwirth-Walsh – School Psychologist - .5 School Psychologist (CR) – Step 11 PhD - prorated - effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Christina Murray – Permanently Certified English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (CR) - .6 ESOL Teacher – Step 6 MA+45 – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Hank Roth - .75 Athletic Director – salary per contract – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Teresa Alvia - Part-time Lunchtime Assistant Substitute (CR) – effective 4/2/08
Marleen Kassel – Student Teacher (HS) – 3/26/08 – 6/13/08
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments be renewed and extended:
Arnold Bostick – Bus Driver (DW) – effective 5/1/08
Daniel Cohen – Modified Boys’ Lacrosse Coach – effective 4/10/08
Vasiliki Cunha – Teacher Aide (HS) – effective 4/10/08
Ralph Dieterle – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) – effective 4/17/08
Sukhwant Kaur – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
Mariannina Miller – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Joseph Urbanowicz - Adjust annual 2007-08 salary by $12,000 prorated to 4/1/08
Dawn Handler – Temporary Teaching Assistant – end appointment effective 4/4/08
Marisa Galloway – From Step 4 MA to Step 4 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leave of Absence - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the following Leave of Absence:
Marian Friedrichs – Secondary English Teacher (MS) – Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
E. Board Policy
1. Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised) First Reading
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report, February, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Rescission of Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of an independent contractor for the Winter After School Program be rescinded:
Ashley Auchmoody- Student Instructor
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the Winter After School Program:
Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of following independent contractors for the 2008 Spring After School Program:
Anthony Rich – Instructor
Joseph Manuele- Instructor
D. Rescission of Continuing Education Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of the independent contractor for the 2008 Spring Inter-Village Continuing Education Program be rescinded:
Greenberg, Martin - Insurance - Pay Code: 2I
E. 2008-2009 Tuition Rates – Resolution
Resolved: That the following non-resident tuition rates be set for the 2008-09 school year:
Regular Education - 2008-09 Tuition Rates
Full-Day K-6 - $15,881
Grades 7-12 - $19,725
Resolved: That the following base tuition rates for Special Education programs for placements by other public school districts be set for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Expanded PASS (I, II or III) - $47,490
Expanded Collaborative, Life Skills Programs
Emotional Support Program - $56,140
and further, that the cost for related services be set at $100 per 30-minute 1:1 session, $50 per 30-minute group session and $3,180 per each additional Collaborative/Regents Extended, PASS, and Learning Resource Center class. Additionally, the full-time support services rate be set at $45,030.
F. Awarding of Bond Refinancing – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the award of the Bond Re-Financing to RBC Capital Markets, as underwriter, and as the lowest responsible bidder (*as attached).
G. 2007-2008 Budget Transfers – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following 2007-2008 budget transfers:
TO: FROM:
A1621421060000
Building Services
$ 15,000.00
A5540435070000
In District Contracts
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
H. Adoption of Property Tax Report Card – Resolution
Resolved: That the Property Tax Report Card for the Ardsley Union Free School District is adopted as prescribed by Education Law 2601a(3), Sections 1608 & 1716 (7):
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Budgeted |
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Budgeted |
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Percent |
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2007-08 |
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2008-09 |
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Change |
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Total Spending |
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$ 53,416,610 |
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$ 56,243,810 |
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5.29% |
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Total Estimated |
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School Tax Levy |
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$ 40,723,290 |
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$ 43,202,320 |
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6.09% |
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Public School |
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Enrollment |
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2,270 |
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2,218 |
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-2.29% |
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Consumer Price Index |
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2.8% |
$ 1,442,600 |
Estimated |
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2007-08 |
2008-09 |
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Reserved Fund Balance |
$ 493,170 |
$ 493,170 |
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Appropriated Fund Balance |
$ 500,000 |
$ 500,000 |
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Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance |
$ 1,601,827 |
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Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance as a percent of
the |
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Total Budget |
3.00% |
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2.56% |
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XIII.Future Board of Education Meetings
April 29, 2008 (Tues.) Concord Road School
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote
May 7, 2008 Middle School Library
7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing
May 20, 2008 Administration Building
8:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
*RESOLUTION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 9, 2008, DECLARING THE FINDINGS
OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSALS
FOR THE REFUNDING OF BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Recitals
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2008, the Ardsley Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (herein called "District"), adopted a resolution announcing the intention of the District to accept proposals for the refunding of certain serial bonds of the District which have heretofore been issued and remain outstanding and unmatured (the "Outstanding Bonds");
NOW THEREFOR,
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE 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 District has received proposals for the refunding of the District's Outstanding Bonds referred to in the Recital hereto and such proposals have been discussed at the meeting of the Board of Education held this 9th day of April, 2008, such date being more than fourteen (14) days after February 27, 2008, the date the Board declared its intention to accept proposals for such refunding.
Section 2. Following such discussion, and based upon the advice received from the District's Financial Advisor, New York Municipal Advisors Corp., it is hereby determined that the proposal of RBC Capital Markets, New York, New York is hereby accepted.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The administration of Ardsley School District has posted the full details of their proposed 2008-2009 budget. The theme of this year's budget, according to an email from Interim School Superintendent Jason Friedman, is "Maintaining the Excellence."
The budget maintains all instructional and extra-curricular programs, and maintains the district's current student-teacher ratio. Although the increase over last year's budget is 5.3% ($2.8 million), the increase in the district's tax rate will be 7.83%. According to the School Board, this difference is attributed to "significant certiorari claims and the removal of Payment In Lieu Of Tax (PILOT) agreements which reduce the district’s total assessed property value."
The budget reflects an expected decline in enrollment at the elementary level, but these gains are offset by "increases in energy costs; rising special education costs; and increases in employee fringe benefits," according to Mr. Friedman.
To dig into the detail of this proposed budget, see the following links:
You can make your voice heard on the subject of this budget at Board Meeting next week, on Wednesday, April 9th, at 8pm in the High School.
What do you think of the proposed budget? Make your voice heard by leaving a comment below.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 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 – March 12, 2008
IV Presentation
Board Audit and Finance Committee Recommendations – Mark Cohen and Lee H. Lew
V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)
VI. Report of the Superintendent
Enrollment Report as of February 29, 2008
VII. Report of the Board President – None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
Community Relations – Frank J. Hariton and Stephanie Marquesano
Long-Range Planning (Facilities) – Mark Cohen and Joanne G. Sold
IX. 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 Sub-Committee of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 12/21/2007 – ID # 12107; 1/31/2008 – ID# 10817; 1/31/2008 – ID# 11694; 2/8/2008 – ID# 11496; 2/12/2008 – ID# 12660; 2/12/2008 – ID# 10118; 2/28/2008 – ID# 12656; 2/28/2008 – ID# 10490.
B. Annual Budget Vote/Election Notice – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the District Clerk, the Ardsley Board of Education hereby approves the following legal notice in substantially the form herein set forth of a budget vote, election of two (2) School Board Trustees, and a proposition regarding revenues for improvements to the food services operation, May 20, 2008.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for the 2008-09 school year and the election of two (2) members of the Board of Education, for the period of July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2011 (Mr. Mark Cohen and Mrs. Lee H. Lew, incumbents), will be held in the High School building in said District situated on Farm Road in the Village of Ardsley, Westchester County, New York, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Proposition in substantially the following form shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election:
RESOLVED:
That the Board of Education of the Ardsley Union Free School District be authorized to use revenue from the Nonprofit School Food Service fund in the amount of 350,000 Dollars as approved by the State Education Department for improvements to the food services operation, including but not limited to reconstruction of the food service preparation area of the Ardsley High School and replacement of various pieces of equipment, such as stoves and the walk-in freezer; as well as costs related to any design and/or construction thereof, where the funding for the project shall come from the District’s nonprofit food service fund balance, at no cost to the taxpayers.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Annual Meeting of the School District a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the proposed school budget for the 2008-09 school year will be held in the library of the High School Building, in said District, on May 7, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. A copy of the statement of the amount of monies which will be required for the 2008-09 school year for school purposes may be obtained upon request by the residents at 500 Farm Road commencing April 30, 2008, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2008-09 school year for school purposes may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Election except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each of the following school houses, in which school is maintained between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:
Ardsley Elementary School, Concord Road
Ardsley Middle School, Ashford Avenue
Ardsley High School, Farm Road
Ardsley Central Office, Farm Road
AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the School District not later than Monday, April 21, 2008, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall require at least 29 signatures.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for absentee ballots for election of Board Members, and the school budget vote may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District no later than May 13, 2008, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter and no later than May 19, 2008, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots were issued will be available in the said office of the District Clerk from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The list will also be available at the polling place on the day of the election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all proposals by qualified voters of this District to place propositions, except such as are required by law to be stated in the published notice of the election shall be made by petition, subscribed by not less than one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District. Each signer must state his/her residence on the petition, and each petition must be filed with the Board of Education of this District no later than April 21, 2008.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Ardsley Union Free School District, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education law has provided for the personal registration of voters at school district meeting in such District and that in connection with the annual budget vote, and election of members of the Board of Education of said District to be held on May 20, 2008, the said Board of Education has fixed any weekday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on May 12, 2008, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., as the dates and hours for registration at the Ardsley Central Office, Board of Education, 500 Farm Road, in said School District. The last date to register for the Annual Election to be held on May 20, 2008, is May 15, 2008.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a registration of voters shall take place during the election at the place of such election and such registrants will be qualified to vote at a district meeting or election subsequent to such registration.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in order to vote at the budget vote and for the election of members of the Board of Education, any person must have his name placed upon such register and that the Board of Registration and Canvass will meet at the dates, time and place above designated to prepare such register, and any person shall be entitled to have his name placed upon such register provided for at such meetings of the Board of Registration and Canvass to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said budget vote and election of members of the Board of Education for which register is being prepared. All persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted on any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during four calendar years prior to the year in which such register is being prepared are not required to re-register for the election; and
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any qualified voter of the School District, even though not registered under the provisions of the Education Law, whose name appears on the county registration lists will also be entitled to vote. After the Board of Registration and Canvass has completed the register of the legal voters of the District, such register will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, pursuant to Section 2014, and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the Office of the Clerk from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day set for the meeting or election, except Sunday, and on Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF GREENBURGH, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, BARBARA KOPPEL, DISTRICT CLERK.
C. Future Agenda Items
D. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
1/09/08 Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up
2/06/08 CAP follow-up
2/06/08 Board Policy Manual
2/06/08 Tri-States Report
3/12/08 Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up
3/12/08 Improvements to the food services operation
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:
Ryan McConville – Permanent Substitute Teacher (HS) – effective 3/5/08
B.Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Pamela Caldara - Special Education Teacher (MS) - Step 7 MA – effective 3/10/08 - 3/14/08
Scott Feig – CAP Program Non-Fiction Writing – Quarter Four - $1,440.55
Sukhwant Kaur – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 3/25/08
Mariannina Miller - Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 3/25/08
Laurie Larraz – Substitute School Nurse (DW) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 3/13/08
Monica Secchiano – Daily Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide (CR) – reinstate to Substitute List – effective 3/12/08
Melissa Sugerman – Psychology Intern (HS) – conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 2008-09 School Year
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments be renewed and extended:
Arnold Bostick – Bus Driver (DW) – effective 3/27/08
Vasiliki Cunha – Teacher Aide (HS) – effective 3/11/08
Ralph Dieterle – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) – effective 3/18/08
Patricia Eaton – Student Teacher (CR) – effective 3/27/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Barbara Trapp – Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction – increase salary by $5,000 effective 7/1/06
Andrea Lanzetta – Daily Substitute Teacher to be paid at the Long Term Substitute Rate – effective date 2/25/08
Mary Ann Maric – Leave Replacement Teacher – effective date 2/4/08
Paula Zappia – Part-time Typist (MS) – additional 3.5 hours per day – effective 2/11/08 – 2/15/08
Emily Baker – From Step 6+ MA+15 to Step 6 MA+30 – effective 2/1/08
Sari Goldmeer – From Step 2 MA to Step 2 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
Sean Grady – From Step 8 MA+45 to Step 8 MA+60 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leaves of Absence - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the following Leaves of Absence:
Pamela Caldara – Special Education Teacher (MS) – Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
Lisa Cole – Guidance Counselor (MS) – Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
Jamie Margolies - Elementary Teacher (CR) - Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
And the following adjustments to FMLA:
Donna Drake – ESOL Teacher (HS/MS) – FMLA paid leave 2/8/08 – 4/18/08 and FMLA unpaid leave 4/8/08 – 5/15/08
Jamie Margolies – Elementary Teacher (CR) – FMLA paid leave – 2/25/08 – 4/18/08 and FMLA unpaid leave 4/28/08 – 5/26/08
E. Rescissions of Appointment – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the following rescissions of appointment:
Hui Altman – Teacher Aide (MS) – effective 3/17/08
Christine Kiesler – Inter-Village Continuing Education Program Darkroom Photography – Spring 2008
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Approval of Transportation Contract – Resolution
Resolved: That the contract with Yonkers Public Schools for the transportation of a student from the Viscardi School to home from March 11 to May 27, 2008, be approved and that the Board of Education President and Superintendent be authorized to sign the contract.
B. Rescission of Continuing Education Independent Contractors – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointments of independent contractors for the 2008 Spring Inter-Village Continuing Education Program be rescinded:
Clark Jackowe-American Female Poetry
Katie Goldberg-Mah Jongg
Dora Manzo-Spanish
Michael Walker-Improv
C. Appointment of Continuing Education Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following independent contractor be appointed for the 2008 Spring Inter-Village Continuing Education Program:
Won Gyu Tamura – (Volunteer) – Ballroom Dancing
D. Approval of Contract for Special Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the contract with Dr. Bobby Newman for 2007-2008 school year be approved.
E. Approval of Bid – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the Vending Services Bid # 2007-04 to The Answer Group/Answer Vending.
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
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
April 29, 2008 (Tues.) Concord Road School
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote
May 7, 2008 Middle School Library
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 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 – February 12, 2008 and February 27, 2008
IV. Curricular Presentation
Citizens’ Budget Committee Report
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 – None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
New York State School Boards Association 2008 State Legislative Network Conference – Frank Hariton
Long-Range Planning (Curriculum) – Frank J. Hariton and Lee H. Lew
Long-Range Planning (Facilities) – Joanne G. Sold
Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
Governor’s Real Property Tax Relief Commission – Joanne G. Sold
IX. 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 recommendations of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 1/18/2008 – ID# 12707; 2/14/2008 – ID# 11928; and the recommendations of the Sub-Committee of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 1/16/2008 – ID# 10268; 1/28/2008 – ID# 11710; 1/29/2008 – ID# 12607; 1/29/2008 – ID# 11379; 1/31/2008 – ID# 11190.
B. Appointment of Wellness Committee Members – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education appoints the following individuals, as attached, to be members of the Wellness Committee and to operate under a sub-committee format with specific charges to be determined that the Wellness Committee will address in making advisory recommendations to the Board of Education for the 2008-2009 school year.
C. BOCES Board Nomination – Resolution
Resolved: That the Ardsley Board of Education approves the nomination of Beverly A. Levine to serve as a Trustee on the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the time period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011.
D. Resolution of the Ardsley Union Free School District Announcing the Intention of the District to Approve a Proposition to Fund Improvement of the District’s Food Service Operation – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Ardsley Union Free School District be authorized to use revenue from the Nonprofit School Food Service fund in the amount of 350,000 Dollars as approved by the State Education Department for improvements to the food services operation, including but not limited to reconstruction of the food service preparation area of the Ardsley High School and replacement of various pieces of equipment, such as stoves and the walk-in freezer; as well as costs related to any design and/or construction thereof, where the funding for the project shall come from the District’s nonprofit food service fund balance, at no cost to the tax payers.
E. Future Agenda Items
F. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Meeting: 1/09/08
Item: Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up
Due Date: 3/26/08
Meeting: 2/06/08
Item: CAP follow-up
Meeting: 2/06/08
Item: Board Policy Manual
Meeting:2/06/08
Item: 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 resignations:
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Marcie Frishman – Initially Certified ESOL Teacher – Leave Replacement Teacher (MS/HS) – Step 2 MA - effective 2/25/08 – 6/6/08
Hui Altman – Teacher Aide (MS) – Step 3 Teacher Aide – add physical needs stipend - 32 hours per week – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 3/31/08
Sana Fanek – Teacher Aide (MS) – Step 1 Teacher Aide – 32 hours per week – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 3/17/08
Liliana Aristizabal – Substitute Bus Driver - $18.43/hour – 5 days per week - approximately 5 hours per day – effective 2/29/08 – 6/30/08
Lauren Brancucci – Lifeguard WSA (First Year) - $10.15/hour – effective 3/13/08
Jamela Joseph – Lifeguard WSA (First Year) - $10.15/hour – effective 3/13/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Dawn Handler – Temporary Teaching Assistant (HS) - Add $1.75/hour physical needs stipend – effective 1/14/08
Francesco Fratto – From Step 12 MA+15 to Step 12 MA+30 – effective 2/1/08
ToniAnn Resendiz – From Step 6 MA to Step 6 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leaves of Absence – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following Leaves of Absence for Child Care:
Heather Roy Schlosser – Elementary Teacher (CR) – 2008-2009 School Year
Melissa Sorkin – Secondary English Teacher (HS) – 2008-2009 School Year
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report – January, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Health Services Billing Rate for 2007-2008 – Resolution
Resolved: That $1,297.42 per pupil be set as the 2007-08 rate charged other districts whose resident students attend non-public school programs located in the Ardsley Union Free School District for which the Ardsley Union Free School District provides health and welfare services.
C. Approval of Ardsley Children’s School Leases – Resolution
Resolved: That whereas the space indicated in the leases with the Ardsley Children’s Center is not needed for School District purposes, the leases for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, be approved with the Board President authorized to sign the lease documents.
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
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
April 29, 2008(Tues.) - Concord Road School
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
ATTACHMENT TO 3/12/08 BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Amy Amir
Jacob Amir
Diana Blank
Robin Briendel (student)
Theresa DelGrosso
Prudence Fisher
Julie Ford (teacher)
Katherine Frederick
David Friedman
Bette Gottfried
Joel Kosman
Lori Josephs Leibowitz
Erica Leon
Stacey Levine-Silverman
Catherine Lowenthal (student)
John Lowenthal (student)
Carlyn Murray
Laura Douglas Peterson
Mark Pozin
Nancy Ginsberg Rosenblatt
Robert Segall
Jodi Siegel
Jon Tilles (student)
Peggy Tilles
Melanie Van Dorn
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
