CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Chappaqua, New York

1.	Date:	January 23, 2001
2.	Time:	8:15 p.m.
3.	Place:	Roaring Brook Elementary School Gymnasium
4.	Present:	Board of Education Lisa Davis, President Janet Benton, Vice President Kenneth Godshall, Paul Good, Susan Nobel
5.	Staff Members Present:	Dr. Donald Parker, Superintendent Mr. Thomas Cardellichio, Director of Human Resources Ms. Marie Li Trenta, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Technology Ms. Mary Ellen Andrews, Director of Special Education and Related Services Dr. Jerry Wishner, CSE/CPSE Chair
6.	Visitors Present:	Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTA's, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens.
Board President Lisa Davis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. At 7:32 p.m., Susan Nobel moved to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing particular personnel matters. Kenneth Godshall seconded, and the vote was unanimous. At 8:25, Paul Good moved to adjourn the executive session. Janet Benton seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Ms. Davis reconvened the public session at 8:31 p.m.

7.	Approvals: Susan Nobel moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 2001 with amendments. Paul Good seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Dr. Parker recommended that the following personnel actions be approved: Instructional Resignation for Purposes of Retirement: Dr. Frederick Wilhelm, Principal, Westorchard Elementary School, effective November 30, 2001. Mr. John J. Rescigno, Teacher of English, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2001. Appointment: Probationary Teaching Assistant Mr. Erik Block, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective January 9, 2001. Appointment: Part Time Teaching Assistant Ms. Jeanette Walsh, (.5) Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective January 25, 2001 through June 30, 2001 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education). Request for Extension of Discretionary Leave of Absence Ms. Barbara Gstalder, Teacher of English as a Second Language, Horace Greeley High School and Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective March 2, 2001 through April 2, 2001. Janet Benton moved to accept the personnel recommendations, Kenneth Godshall seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
8.	Approvals: Other Dr. Parker recommended approval of the CSE summaries reported to the Board on January 19, 2001. Janet Benton moved to accept the CSE summaries, Paul Good seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Dr. Parker recommended the appointment of members to the Middle School Advisory Committee. Ms. Davis read the charge to the committee, which will research and make recommendations on extra-curricular activities at the two middle schools, and on the transition from Grade 4 to Grade 5. Janet Benton moved to accept the appointments, Susan Nobel seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Dr. Parker recommended accepting a gift of $1,987.50 for a computer and printer for the Grafflin Publishing Center from Julie Tauber McMahon and Leslie and Stuart Weisbrod. Janet Benton moved to accept the gift, Susan Nobel seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Dr. Parker recommended approval of a resolution stating that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is not required for a change in the design of the septic system at Seven Bridges. He said that the system has been changed from a galley disposal system to an adsorption field system, and that the overall size of the septic system has been reduced because new tests show better soil conditions than previously thought. Janet Benton moved to approve the resolution, Paul Good seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
9.	Presentation: 2001-2002 Budget Development Overview Dr. Parker reviewed the budget development process for the 2001-2002 budget. He said that the administration would present its budget on February 27, and that he would work out a presentation schedule with the Board. The administration is assuming that assessables will remain the same. Dr. Parker discussed changes in state school aid that have been proposed by Governor Pataki. He said a number of these proposed changes are of concern to the District; in particular, the District could receive less aid than expected for the current building project. The Board requested information about proposals that were discussed but not placed in the administration's budget request. The Board requested information about current programs that might be in the process of being phased out or replaced, and asked for information about projected hiring for the next couple of years. The Board requested that a five-year facilities plan be brought forward again this year.
10.	Questions and Comments The Westorchard PTA president made remarks of appreciation for Dr. Wilhelm's service to the District.
11.	President's Report Board President Lisa Davis reported that a pamphlet describing the superintendent position has been prepared and distributed. She said the deadline for initial applications is February 23. Paul Good led a discussion of the idea of conducting a community survey about the school district. Mr. Good said that he and Kenneth Godshall had spoken to some consultants who conduct such surveys, and received a couple of proposals. The Board agreed that it would be desirable to include the new superintendent in the process of formulating and conducting such a survey. Mr. Godshall and Mr. Good agreed to review the proposals received and arrange a working session with one of the research firms. Janet Benton reported that the District is awaiting SED approval for the site work at Seven Bridges. She said the work will go out to bid as soon as the approval comes in. She also reported that DEP approval is expected in mid-February.
12.	Superintendent's Report Dr. Parker asked that discussion of the 2001-2002 calendar be tabled, because the state has changed the dates for the Regents exams.
13.	Financial Business Administrator Henne Starace presented the Treasurer's Report and Monthly Report for December 2000.
14.	Operations: Flyer Policy Susan Nobel reported that the policy committee has proposed a revision of the flyer policy. Under this proposed revision there would be one gatekeeper at the district office who would be responsible for the flyer procedure. The committee and administration are working on a set of administrative guidelines for the policy. Ms. Davis read the latest version of the policy and said that the Board can be expected to vote on it at the next meeting.
15.	Question and Comment The Board answered questions and heard comments from the community on the flyer policy.
16.	Future Meetings The Board will hold an executive session and public work session with the construction steering committee on January 24. The next meeting of the Chappaqua School Board will take place Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 8:15 p.m. at Roaring Brook Elementary School. An update from the architects on school construction is scheduled.
17.	Adjournment At 9:52 p.m., Susan Nobel moved to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing particular legal matters. Janet Benton seconded, and the vote was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,