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AGENDA
BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015
ROOM 170-172, SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL
2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale
6:30 p.m. - S.H.S Summer Curriculum Work
7:30 p.m. - Open Meeting with Community, Room 170--172
8:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
WORK SESSION:
1. ROLL CALL – 6:30 p.m.
2. Presentation of High School Summer Curriculum Work (3 presentations)
3. Adjournment
BOARD RECEPTION/INFORMAL MEETING:
1. Open Meeting with Community – 7:30 p.m.
2. Discussion
BUSINESS MEETING:
1. ROLL CALL – 8:00 p.m.
2.
STATEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3.
President
Superintendent
Board Members
HEARING FROM THOSE PRESENT
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ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION - [CONSENT AGENDA]
4.1.
Minutes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
following minutes (sent to the Board on 1/23/15):
Pages 6-10
4.1.1. Business Meeting, January 12, 2015
4.2.
Quarterly Report, Student Activities Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report.
(APPENDED)
4.3.
Stipulation of Settlement. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt the resolution presented.
(APPENDED)
4.4.
Approval of Agreement with Vita Vending, Inc.,
d/b/a HealthyVendingNY.com. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the resolution presented.
(APPENDED)
4.5.
Bids. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award bids as
recommended in the materials presented:
Pages 11-16
Pages 17-25
Pages 26-30
Pages 31-34
4.5.1. Art supplies
4.5.2. Industrial art supplies
4.6.
5.
Resolution Authorizing Construction of Improvements and Alterations Under the Bond Proposition
Approved December 11, 2014, and Appropriating
an Amount Therefor. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the resolution presented. (APPENDED)
PERSONNEL REPORT
5.1.
Personnel. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
the actions listed on the following schedules:
5.1.1. Professional (APPENDED)
5.1.2. Paraprofessional (APPENDED)
5.1.3. Civil Service (APPENDED)
6.
Pages 35-41
EDUCATION REPORT: - These items have been moved
to the Work Session.
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8.
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INFORMATION ITEMS/DISCUSSION
7.1.
Discussion - Tax Exemption to Veterans.
7.2.
Bond Update.
Pages 48-55
ACTION ITEMS
8.1.
Financial Reports for November and December 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept reports.
(APPENDED)
8.2.
Budget Transfer. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution presented. (APPENDED)
8.3.
STI Spring and Summer Courses. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the courses for salary credit or
stipend as presented. (APPENDED)
9.
RESPONSE/QUESTIONS FROM THOSE PRESENT
10.
GIFTS - (Over $1,000)
10.1.
Gifts: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
following gifts:
10.1.1. $17,667.00 to purchase ceiling fans for the
Quaker Ridge auditorium and the multi-purpose
room and to cover the costs of installation.
(Donor: Quaker Ridge PTA)
10.1.2. $5,155.37 to purchase equipment in honor of
the Tyler Madoff fitness center project at SHS;
$250.00 of the amount was a donation from
the Fox Meadow School.
(Donors: SHS Class of 2014 - $4,905.37;
Fox Meadow School - $250.00)
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Pages 76-78
Pages 79-103
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10.1.3. $1,000.00 to Greenacres Elementary School
to be used to purchase two iPads.
(Donor: Morgan Stanley Annual Appeal and
Spending Programs (the donation
directed by the father of a Greenacres
student)
11.
12.
13.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
11.1.
Email received on 1/7/15 regarding Veterans tax
reduction. Mary Beth Gose will respond.
11.2.
Email received on 1/9/15 regarding homeschooling
requirements. Dr. Thomas Hagerman responded.
11.3.
Email received on 1/10/15 regarding doing an interview
for the HS Maroon paper. Mary Beth Gose responded.
11.4.
Email received on 1/16/15 regarding a District-Wide
Nutrition Committee and District Wellness Policy.
Linda Purvis will respond.
OTHER REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF
12.1
Enrollment comparison, January 2014 and January
2015 (APPENDED)
12.2.
Investment Report for the Second Quarter
(APPENDED)
MEETING DATES FOR THE COMING MONTH
13.1. Budget Study #1, Monday, February 2, 2015, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices
13.2.
Budget Study #2, Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices
13.3.
Budget Study #3, Monday, February 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices
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13.4. Work Session, Monday, February 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices, High School
13.5. Open Session for School Community, Monday,
February 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Room 170-172, Board of
Education Offices, High School
13.6. Board Meeting, Monday, February 9, 2015, 8:00 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices, High School
13.7. Budget Study #4, Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices
13.8. Budget Study #4 (SNOW DATE), Thursday, February 12, 2015,
6:30 p.m., Room 170-172, Board of Education Offices
14.
ADJOURNMENT (INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY)
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DRAFT
Board Meeting
Agenda Item #4.1
1/26/15
MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015
ROOM 170-172, SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL
2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale
WORK SESSION:
The Work Session was called to order by Board President Mary Beth Gose at 6:38 p.m.;
she noted that all Board members were present as well as Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Thomas Hageman.
The Board then discussed factors affecting budget planning for the 2015-2016 school year.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Linda Purvis outlined budget assumptions and
projections known so far. Revenue categories include state aid, interest rates, prior year
surplus, and taxes. Expense categories and considerations include salaries and benefits,
utilities, plant and program improvements, retirement contributions, and health insurance.
Ms. Purvis also outlined a budget modeling approach that would establish a metric for
anticipated budget growth. She also described unpredictable cost drivers for district
budgets, including student enrollments, special education costs, health insurance claims,
retirement contributions, utility costs, tax certiorari settlements, and contract negotiations.
Ms. Purvis asked the Board for guidance in four areas: (1) Will the Board consider
requests for new programs or other educational program enhancements, if that requires
an increase in budget/tax dollars? (2) Will the tax cap be a defining consideration in
determining what will be included in the proposed budget? (3) How will the Board
allocate this year’s estimated budget surplus? Will it be used to reduce future tax rates
or will the Board consider replenishing the newly authorized health care reserve? (4)
Proposed plant improvement projects will require funding in about the same amount as last
year. Understanding that each individual project would be given a full justification, is the
Board comfortable with maintaining the allocation at approximately the same level?
The Board reached consensus that education program enhancements would be considered;
that they will not “budget to the cap,” but must take it under consideration, and provide
strong justifications if it is to be overridden; that reserves should be rebuilt and use of
surpluses carefully considered with long-range planning in mind; and that plant
improvement requests at last year’s levels would be acceptable. The Board also agreed
that it is committed to focusing its attention on the cost drivers outlined by Ms. Purvis.
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The session was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
BOARD RECEPTION/INFORMAL MEETING:
During a short break time, the Board and District administrators met informally with
members of the community.
BUSINESS MEETING:
1. ROLL CALL
The Board meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. by Board President Mary Beth Gose,
who noted that all Board members were present (Ms. Gose; Lee Maude, Vice President;
Lewis Leone, Jr.; Christopher Morin; William Natbony; Suzanne Seiden; and Scott
Silberfein), as well as Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Hagerman. Also present
were Assistant Superintendent for Business Linda Purvis; Assistant Superintendent for
Instruction Lynne Shain; Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Joan Weber; Director
of Special Education Eric Rauschenbach; Director of Technology Jerry Crisci, and Public
Information Officer Victoria Presser as Secretary Pro Tem.
2.
STATEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Gose reported on the Work Session discussion concerning the budget. Board member
William Natbony reported on his attendance of a Teen Center Board Meeting, at which he
learned that the Teen Center is partnering with the New Rochelle Fire Department on a
soapbox derby for ages 7-17.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Hagerman, noting that it was important to keep a
focus on teaching and learning as well as the budget, reported on a culminating exercise he
observed of a course for 12th graders called “Public Policy and Complex ProblemSolving,” or “City 2.0.”
3.
HEARING FROM THOSE PRESENT - None
4.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION - [CONSENT AGENDA]
The Consent Agenda items listed below were presented by Mr. Morin, who moved that
they be approved. His motion was seconded by Mr. Silberfein
The motion passed unanimously.
Minutes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the following minutes (sent to the
Board on 1/09/15): Business Meeting, December 8, 2014; Business Meeting, December
11, 2014; and Special Meeting, December 12, 2014.
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Standard Workday Resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolution
presented. (APPENDED - Attachment #1)
Additional Election Inspector/Assistant Clerk for District Bond Vote.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Bindu Belani of 2 Sadore Lane, Yonkers, as
Election Inspector/Assistant Clerk for the December 11, 2014, District Bond Vote.
Stipulations of Settlement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the two resolutions
presented. (APPENDED – Attachment #2)
5.
PERSONNEL REPORT (Attachments #3 and #4)
Dr. Weber presented the personnel report, including paraprofessional, and civil service
positions. Motion to accept the personnel report was made by Ms. Seiden and seconded by
Mr. Leone.
The motion passed unanimously.
6.
EDUCATION REPORT: - These items have been moved to the Work Session.
7.
INFORMATION ITEMS/DISCUSSION
The Board discussed a proposed Veterans’ Tax Exemption. A State law enacted last year
provides an expanded benefit for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses, reducing their
property taxes. The benefit had covered village and county taxes and now also covers
school taxes. Individual districts must decide whether to grant this exemption, and at what
level. The Board agreed to continue the discussion at its next meeting, gathering
additional information on the impact of the exemption on other taxpayers, and to act on a
resolution at the meeting after that, in conjunction with holding a required public hearing
on the issue.
8.
ACTION ITEMS
Appoint KG&D Architects as Architectural Consultant for Capital Construction
Projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve appointment of consultant.
(APPENDED – Attachment #5)
Motion to approve:
Moved: Ms. Maude; Seconded: Ms. Seiden
Approved unanimously.
9.
RESPONSE/QUESTIONS FROM THOSE PRESENT
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Community members were invited to address the Board and two did so:
Martin Molot of 54 Lincoln Road, and Newt Schiller, of 142 Lee Road, both spoke in
favor of approving the Veterans’ Tax Exemption.
10.
GIFTS - None
11.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Maude reported written communications received by the Board:

An email was received on 11/24/14 regarding data about high school graduates and
the percentage that go on to college. Dr. Thomas Hagerman responded.
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An email was received on 12/7/14 regarding budget planning and forecasts. Mary
Beth Gose responded.
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An email was received on 12/8/14 regarding Annual Health Insurance Reserves.
Mary Beth Gose responded.
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An email was received on 12/12/14 regarding a NYS Teachers Union Webinar on
Wi-Fi hazards in schools. Mary Beth Gose responded.
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An email was received on 12/12/14 regarding the Veteran’s exemption on school
taxes. Mary Beth Gose responded.
12.
OTHER REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF - None
13.
MEETING DATES FOR THE COMING MONTH
Ms. Gose announced the following upcoming meetings:
14.
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Work Session, Monday, January 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Room 170-172, High School
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Open Session for School Community, Monday, January 26, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Room
170-172, High School [Note: This meeting was subsequently canceled.]
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Board Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015, 8:00 p.m., Room 170-172, High
School
ADJOURNMENT (INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION)
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Ms. Maude moved to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session to review particular
personnel matters; Seconded by Mr. Silberfein.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
_________________________
Victoria Free Presser
Secretary pro tem
The Board continued its meeting in the
Conference Room at 9:02 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
All Board members were present.
Also present was Dr. Hagerman.
On a motion by Ms. Gose, seconded by
Ms. Seiden, and unanimously carried, at
9:03 p.m., Ms. Maude was appointed
secretary pro tem.
APPOINTMENT OF
SECRETARY PRO TEM.
At 10:02 p.m., Dr. Hagerman left the
meeting.
At 10:15 p.m., Mr. Morin left the
meeting.
On a motion by Ms. Gose, seconded by
Mr. Leone, and unanimously carried, the
Board returned to Open Session at 10:29 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
There having been no action taken, on a motion
by Ms. Gose, seconded by Mr. Leone, and
unanimously carried, it was voted at 10:30 p.m.
to adjourn.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
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Leila Shames Maude
Secretary pro tem.
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Agenda Item #4.2
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Quarterly Report, Student Activity Fund - (Consent Agenda)
Background:
Attached is the second quarterly Treasurer’s Report for 2014-15 for the High
School Student Activity Fund. The District’s outside auditors have recommended that
these reports be submitted on a quarterly basis to the Board for its review and acceptance.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board accept the 2014-15 second quarterly Treasurer’s
Report for the High School Extra Classroom Activity Fund.
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Agenda Item #4.3
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Stipulation of Settlement – (Consent Agenda)
Background:
The attached memo of Eric Rauschenbach, the Director of Special Education,
provides the background for the action the Board needs to take to approve the Stipulation
of Settlement in connection with a settlement reached in a special education matter.
Attorney Stephanie Roebuck has supplied the wording for the resolution presented for
Board adoption.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board adopt the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby
authorized and empowered to execute the Stipulation of Settlement
concerning the impartial hearing convened for student #***403
and the Superintendent is further authorized to take all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement.
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 13, 2015
TO:
Dr. Thomas Hagerman
FROM:
Eric Rauschenbach
RE:
Stipulation of Settlement Student ID: 107403
I wish to have the attached Stipulation of Settlement drafted by BOE counsel submitted
for approval by the Board of Education. The Stipulation involves the placement of a
student with a disability into a school that is not on the New York State’s approved list of
placements. All placements in non-approved schools must be specifically authorized by
the Board of Education, unless ordered by a Hearing Officer or a court of competent
jurisdiction.
In this case, the CSE agreed that a residential out of district placement was required.
However, the CSE was unable to find an appropriate placement due to the strong
recommendation that the placement be a female only residence. This student’s social and
emotional profile made this recommendation important to the committee. Unfortunately,
there are very few single sex NYS approved options and they did not accept her (mainly
due to space). The student attended a private residential treatment facility where she was
successful. The parents plan to place her in a private therapeutic boarding school after
completing the treatment facilities’ program.
The cost of the residential treatment placement agreed to in the Stipulation is slightly less
than what the District would have expended if the parents accepted a residential out of
district CSE recommended placement. The second part of the stipulation is an agreement
to partially fund the student’s attendance in a subsequent therapeutic boarding setting.
This partial cost agreement is significantly less than the district would pay for a
therapeutic day placement.
Based on the aforementioned, I wish the Board to act on this request and approve the
Stipulation of Settlement.
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Agenda Item #4.4
1/23/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Resolution Approving Agreement with Vita Vending, Inc.,
d/b/a HealthyVendingNY.com – (Consent Agenda)
The attached memo of Linda Purvis provides background for her request for
the Board to approve the vending location agreement with HealthyVendingNY.com.
Under the agreement, the firm will provide vending services in the Scarsdale Public
Schools for one year, beginning January 31, 2015, with the District to receive 36% of
gross sales (net of sales tax), with a guaranteed return of $10,000. The agreement
provides for automatic renewal unless cancelled in writing by the District thirty (30) days
in advance of expiration.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the vending
location agreement with HealthyVendingNY.com (“authorized operator”)
and allow the authorized operator to maintain its equipment on location in
the Scarsdale Public Schools for one (1) year from the date of installation
on January 31, 2015, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for
Business be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board.
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 22, 2015
TO:
Thomas Hagerman
FROM:
Linda S. Purvis
RE:
Vending Services Supplier
Background:
The District has long outsourced its vending services at the High School and Middle School.
For the past ten years, our provider has been Superior Vending of Mt. Vernon, NY.
Snack and beverage machines in the Middle School cafeterias allow students to purchase
these items without having to negotiate lunch lines. The machines are not accessible to
students after lunch hours. At the High School, vending machines are located in the cafeteria
and the first-floor Commons area that seats the cafeteria overflow. No soda is sold at any
school location. Machines at the High School allow students to purchase snacks and
beverages during lunchtime, but are available during free periods and after school, prior to
sports or other extra-curricular activities. High School students have expressed a strong
preference to maintain the availability of snacks and drinks outside of scheduled lunch hours.
Despite repeated attempts over the years to have Superior Vending provide more nutritious
items in the machines, the company has been unwilling to improve the quality of its offerings.
My office contacted several providers of “healthy” snacks. (According to the District’s
attorney, vending services do not require bidding, as the District is not purchasing anything.)
After checking references, we arranged a meeting with a representative from
HealthyVending.com, the High School and Middle School principals and a parent
representative, Karen Ceske. Mr. Darin Shapiro brought a variety of items for the group to
examine. The group endorsed a change to HealthyVending.com as a provider of snacks and
beverages on a one-year trial basis and agreed to revisit the decision at the conclusion of that
time period. The District will receive a 36% commission on the sales, and the provider has
guaranteed a return to the District of not less than $10,000, which is identical to the previous
agreement with Superior Vending.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board of Education approve the selection of HealthyVendingNY.com
as the provider of vending services for the District in accordance with the attached agreement
for a period of one year, and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be authorized to
sign this agreement on behalf of the Board of Education. The contract concludes on January
31, 2016. Unless action is taken by the District to cancel the agreement, it will renew
automatically without further action by the Board of Education.
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Agenda Item #4.5
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Bid Awards – Art Supplies – (Consent Agenda)
Background:
The District has received bids for art supplies for the contract period February 1,
2015, to January 31, 2016. The District’s Business Office staff has reviewed the bids and
checked on the experience of each low bidder. The attached documentation provides
complete information on the bids and the recommendations.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board award contracts as recommended in the appended
material.
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SCARSDALE SCHOOLS
Purchasing Department
Memorandum
To:
Linda Purvis
From:
Mike McDonald
Date:
January 21, 2015
Subject:
Art Supplies Bid #2015-16-01
Contract Period: February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Industrial Art Supplies Bid #2015-16-02
Contract Period: February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Attached are the results and the summaries for the above-mentioned bids. The prices on the
Industrial Art Supplies increased by 1 1/4% over last year’s bid prices, while the prices on the
Art decreased by 3 % from last year’s bid prices.
It is recommended that the Art and Industrial Art Supply bids be awarded to the vendors listed on
a line-by-line basis, as the lowest responsible bidders.
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Agenda Item # 4.5.1
1/26/15
Art Supplies Bid #2015-16-01
Contract Period: February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Bids were advertised in the Journal News and in the Scarsdale Inquirer on October 17, 2014.
Bids were opened in public session on November 7, 2014.
Bids were sent to 19 vendors.
Bids were received from 10 vendors.
Bid Summary
Vendor
# of items awarded
Ceremic Supply of NY & NJ, Inc.
3
Commercial Art Supply
98
Dick Blick
67
Lakeshore Learning Materials
21
117
Nasco
National Art & School Supplies
37
S & S Worldwide
49
School Specialty
277
Standard Stationery Supply Co.
48
Triarco Arts & Crafts, Inc.
129
RECOMMENDATION
Award the bid on an item-by-line basis, to the ten vendors listed, for art supplies to be purchased
as needed throughout the contract period.
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Agenda Item # 4.5.2
1/26/15
Industrial Arts Bid #2015-16-02
Contract Period: February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Bids were advertised in the Journal News and in the Scarsdale Inquirer on October 17, 2014.
Bids were opened in public session on November 7, 2014.
Bids were sent to 8 vendors.
Bids were received from 5 vendors.
Bid Summary
Vendor
# of items awarded
Kelvin Electronics
10
Midwest Technology Products
35
Paxton Patterson LLC
22
Satco Supply
21
School Specialty/Brodhead Garrett
6
RECOMMENDATION
Award the bid on an item-by-line basis, to the five vendors listed, for Industrial Arts supplies to
be purchased as needed throughout the contract period.
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Agenda Item #4.6
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Resolution Authorizing Construction of Improvements
and Alterations Under the Bond Proposition Approved
December 11, 2014, and Appropriating an Amount
Therefor – (Consent Agenda)
Background:
The District’s bond attorneys, Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, have prepared the
requisite resolution and legal notice in connection with the Bond Proposition presented
to the voters on December 11, 2014. The resolution authorizes the borrowing of funds
for construction of improvements and alterations to District buildings, substantially as
referred to and described in a Plan prepared by the District with the assistance of KG&D
Architects. The Board should now appropriate $18,120,000 for the estimated total cost of
the construction and alterations described in the Plan. Please note that for the resolution
to become effective, it requires approval by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board.
Linda Purvis’s attached memo describes how the District will begin to finance
the bond projects through issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in the spring to cover
cash flow requirements for certain projects and later, after the State Education
Department approves the remaining projects, the District will sell serial bonds.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
construction of improvements and alterations under the Bond Proposition approved
December 11, 2014, and appropriating an amount therefor.
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
December 3, 2014
TO:
Thomas Hagerman
FROM:
Linda S. Purvis
RE:
Bond Authorization Resolution
Background:
Attached please find a proposed resolution prepared by our bond counsel,
Hawkins Delafield and Wood, in connection with the voters’ approval of the
capital projects referendum on December 11, 2014. The resolution is a
formality that permits the District to borrow money and levy taxes to pay the
money back, but unlike most resolutions, this one requires approval by twothirds majority of the Board of Education to become effective.
The resolution authorizes the issuance of both Bond Anticipation Notes
(BANs) and Serial Bonds to finance capital construction projects totaling $18.12
million. It is our intention to issue a BAN in the spring to cover cash flow
requirements for the Quaker Ridge roof, the beginning of the Edgewood library
project, and initial architectural and engineering costs associated with all projects
to be incurred through June 30, 2016. I estimate that the BAN will be issued
for approximately $1.7 million at an interest rate of under 1%. Once approvals
from the State Education Department are received for the remaining projects,
the District will sell serial bonds.
Recommendation:
We are recommending that the BOE approve the attached resolution to allow
the issuance of debt in connection with the capital projects approved by voters
on December 11, 2014.
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BOND RESOLUTION OF THE SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL
DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 26, 2015,
AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND
ALTERATIONS TO DISTRICT BUILDINGS; STATING THE
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $18,120,000;
APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $18,120,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT
TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.
Recital
WHEREAS, at the Special District Meeting duly called and held on December 11,
2014, in the Scarsdale Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the
“District”), a majority of the qualified voters present and voting approved a Bond Proposition
authorizing the construction of improvements and alterations to District buildings at the
estimated maximum cost of $18,120,000; and such qualified voters then present and voting
further authorized the Board of Education to levy and collect a tax to be collected in annual
installments to pay the principal of and interest on the $18,120,000 serial bonds authorized to be
issued;
Now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SCARSDALE UNION FREE
SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, HEREBY
RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Board
of Education) AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Scarsdale Union Free School District, in the County of
Westchester, New York, is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to
District buildings, substantially as referred to and described in a Plan prepared by the District
with the assistance of KG&D Architects, to include the construction of new space; interior
and/or exterior reconstruction and reconfiguration to provide additional and/or enhanced
instructional, library, multipurpose, cafeteria and other space; the installation of an elevator;
technology infrastructure improvements and roof replacement; all of the foregoing to include
furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related demolition, site and other
work required in connection therewith. The estimated total cost thereof, including preliminary
costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, is $18,120,000 and said amount is
hereby appropriated therefor. The plan of finance includes the issuance of $18,120,000 serial
bonds of the District to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the
taxable real property in the District to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as
the same shall become due and payable.
Section 2. Serial bonds of the District in the amount of $18,120,000 are hereby
authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter
33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called “Law”) to finance said
appropriation.
Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared:
(a)
The period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which
serial bonds are authorized to be issued pursuant to this resolution, within the limitations of
Section 11.00 a. 97 of the Law, is thirty (30) years.
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(b)
The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any bond anticipation
notes issued in anticipation of said bonds may be applied to reimburse the District for
expenditures made for the purpose or purposes for which said bonds are authorized. The
foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury
Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.
Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of
validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds and any notes issued in
anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District, payable as to both principal
and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without
limitation of rate or amount. The faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged
to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in
anticipation of the sale of said bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the
District by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in
anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable
in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and
pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the
authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to
60.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Education relative to authorizing bond
anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of
all bonds herein and heretofore authorized and of any bond anticipation notes issued in
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anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated
to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the District.
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any
notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if:
(a)
such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the
District is not authorized to expend money, or
(b)
the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the
publication of such resolution, or a summary hereof, are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after
the date of such publication, or
(c)
constitution.
such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Section 7. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately, and the District
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the foregoing resolution, in summary, together
with a Notice attached in substantially the form prescribed by §81.00 of the Law in “The
Journal News” and “The Scarsdale Inquirer,” two newspapers each having a general circulation
within the District and hereby designated the official newspapers of said District for such
publication.
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The adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Board Member
and duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
The resolution was declared adopted.
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Agenda Item #5.1.1.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
January 26, 2015
CONTENTS
PERSONNEL ITEMS
5.1.1.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
A. Athletic Coaching Assignments
B. Extra-Curricular Assignments
C. Appointment of the Assistants to the STI Director
5.1.2.
PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF
A. Appointment of Teacher and School Aides for the 2014/15 School Year
5.1.3.
CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
A. Probationary Appointment
B. Resignation
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DISTRICT PERSONNEL
The Superintendent of Schools makes the following recommendations:
5.1.1. Professional Staff
a. Athletic Coaching Assignments
In accordance with Article 14 of the BOE/STA Negotiated Agreement for the 2014/15
school year the following should be appointed:
Middle School Intramural Supervisors (3rd marking period)
Powers, Jonathan
35 hours
Marrero, Josh
35 hours
Maldarelli, William
26 hours
Johnson, Shaun
51 hours
Domes, Jessica
35 hours
35 hours
Verboys, Andy
Zeiler, Melissa
9 hours
b. Extra-curricular Assignments
In accordance with Article 15 of the BOE/STA Negotiated Agreement for the 2014/15
school year the following should be appointed:
Name
Robbins, Sarah
Maldarelli, William
D’Amora, Elise
Chan, Sandra
Position
Drama Director (The Country Club)
HS Asst. Debate Coach
Freshman Class Advisor
Freshman Class Advisor
Points
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30
15
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c. Appointment of the Assistants to the Director of the STI
Lisa Scavelli and Jodi Giroux, Assistants to the Director of the STI, for a stipend of $5,000 each
for the 2014/15 school year effective September 1, 2014. The funding source for this expense is the
New York State Computer Training Center and Teacher Resource Grant.
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Agenda Item #5.1.2
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5.1.2.
a.
Paraprofessional Staff
Appointment of Teacher and School Aides for 2014/15 School Year
Teacher Aides
School
Middle School
Name
Cherelle Palmer
Hours
25
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Rate
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1/26/15
5.1.3.
a.
Civil Service Staff
Probationary Appointment
(see supplementary material)
Bradshaw, Angus, Cleaner, Senior High School, effective February 2, 2015.
b. Resignation
(see supplementary material)
Gonzalez, Angel, Cleaner, Heathcote School, effective January 9, 2015.
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
FINANCIAL REPORT
NOVEMBER and DECEMBER, 2014
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Agenda Item #8.2
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Budget Transfers
Background:
Board policy requires budget transfers in excess of $25,000 to be approved by the
Board. Each year some transfers are required to cover unexpected costs in certain budget
codes. The funds are transferred from budget codes that have funds left in them. The
attached memo of Jeff Martin describes the budget transfers requested to be made at this
time. Linda Purvis has reviewed the transfers and recommends them for Board approval.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board adopt the following resolution approving the budget
transfers:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has authorized the Superintendent
to approve budget transfers up to $25,000; and
WHEREAS, the District has determined that budget transfers in excess
of $25,000 are required to meet additional expenses in certain budget codes; and
WHEREAS, the District has determined that sufficient funds are available
in other budget codes to cover these additional expenses; and
WHEREAS, the District has determined that the funds required for transfer are
within the 2014-2015 budget appropriations approved by the voters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
authorize budget transfers to and from the accounts listed in the January 21, 2015,
memo of Jeffrey K. Martin, which is attached.
TH:lqr
Attachment
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1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
STI Spring and Summer Courses
Background:
It is the practice of the Scarsdale Teachers Institute to submit all proposed courses
to the Board of Education for approval for salary credit or stipend, after the courses have
been reviewed and approved for recommendation to the Board by an accreditation
committee composed of teachers and administrators.
Accordingly, the attached lists and course descriptions of the proposed new
courses for the spring and summer are submitted for your review and subsequent approval
on Monday night.
Recommendation:
I have reviewed the course list and descriptions and recommend that the Board
approve the courses presented for salary credit or stipend as listed on the schedule of
courses attached.
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Attachments
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PROPOSED STI COURSES – NEW
SPRING/SUMMER 2015
TITLE
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
1A. Effective Methods for Teaching Science
OPEN TO
CREDIT
COURSE
COORDINATORS
6-12
Science
1
Sharon Baylis
William Scalley
1B. NMR Spectrometry Science Seminar
6-12
Science
1
Sharon Baylis
William Scalley
1C. Particle Physics Science Seminar
6-12
Science
1
Sharon Baylis
William Scalley
K-8
1
Marisa Ferrara
Arielle Landeck
All
1
Sarah Whittington
INTERDEPENDENCE
4. Multiculturalism Through Paper Art
All
1
Miriam Carman-Freedman
Linda Fisher
5.
All
1
Kendra Claussen
Wenhui Gu
TEACHING STRATEGIES
6. Teaching Writing in Social Studies
6-12
1
Emily Block
Nicola Minchillo-Barber
7.
Art, Science, and Eric Carle
K-8
1
Denise Cassano
8.
Unit Plans Through Understanding
by Design
K-6
2
Marisa Ferrara
Arielle Landeck
9.
Using Fairy Tales in the Classroom
All
1
Catherine Sorensen
10.
Assessing Reading through Fountas and
Pinnell Assessment Benchmark
Assessment System
K-6
1
Marisa Ferrara
Arielle Landeck
Jessica Leonard
Deborah Tashjian
EQUITY AND ACCESS
11. Teaching Executive Functioning Skills
All
1
Eileen Cagner
SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT
12. Getting the Most Out of Infinite Campus
All
1
Doug Vermes
TECHNOLOGY
13. One to One Technology
SMS
1
Doug Rose
Michael Pincus
14. Making the Most of Your Library
Resources
All
1
Catherine Sorensen
15. Teaching and Learning with Interactive
Infographics and Maps
All
2
Doug Rose
2.
Teachers College Reading and
Writing Project Seminar
3.
World Language and the New Standards
Golden Mountain: Chinese
Immigration to the U.S.
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1A. Effective Methods for Teaching Science
Course # 4638A
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide professional development in exploring
current events in science, modern laboratory techniques, instrumentation and
best practices in teaching science as recommended by Tri-States. In this course,
teachers will explore methods for making classroom demonstrations more
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productive for students using the inquiry-based method SQER (Survey,
Question, Experiment, Recite, Reflect, and Review) and will investigate how to
utilize Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in the classroom.
Through examples, demonstrations, and hands on laboratory experiences,
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participants will be introduced to the concept of SQER , a method of presenting
laboratory demonstrations in the science classroom that increases student
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participation and engagement. Participants will apply SQER to demonstrations
that they can use in their science classrooms and discuss POGIL and its
application to teaching science. Teachers will collaborate on how to refine and
create lessons using these techniques.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
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3. Project: Participants will demonstrate applications of SQER and POGIL in
their respective specialty.
.
Course
Coordinators:
Sharon Baylis, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
William Scalley, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
Open to:
6-12 Science Teachers
Time:
3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays, Mar 11, 18, Apr 15, 22
Location:
EHS E7
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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1B. NMR Spectrometry Science Seminar
Course # 4638B
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometric techniques are currently in
use in modern chemistry and biology research throughout the world to determine
the molecular structure of compounds. The purpose of this course is to provide
professional development in modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation
as recommended by Tri-States. The course will allow teachers to link their
curricula to real world applications, making the material more relevant to their
students and allowing students to see the importance of science in their lives.
Through lecture and discussion, participants will be introduced to the
concept of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), a method of determining the
molecular structure of compounds and discuss how to integrate this information
into their teaching. The final session will include a hands-on workshop at the
NMR Facility at Columbia University to observe NMR instrumentation in use.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Participants will need to show how this analytical method can be applied to
their science curriculum.
Course
Coordinators:
Sharon Baylis, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
William Scalley, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
Open to:
6-12 Science Teachers
Time:
3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays, May 13, Jun 10
9:00am-3pm, Monday, June 29
Location:
EHS E7, NMR Facility at Columbia University
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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1C. Particle Physics Science Seminar
Course # 4638C
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
What we are made of? Where did matter come from? How did the Universe
begin? How will it end?
The field of particle physics seeks to answer these thought-provoking,
fundamental questions. In recent years, a wide range of material for
understanding particle physics has been developed. The purpose of this course
is to provide professional development in scientific instrumentation
and current events as recommended by Tri-States. Participants will be
introduced to particle physics experimentation currently in use in modern
chemistry and physics research throughout the world and will visit the
Brookhaven National Laboratories particle accelerator to observe the
instrumentation and detectors used in this field.
Course
Description:
Through lectures, readings and discussion, participants will be introduced to the
field of particle physics and the current science being performed at particle
accelerators throughout the world. The final session will be held at the
Brookhaven National Laboratory particle accelerator.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Participants will need to show how particle physics will be incorporated into
their classroom teaching.
Course
Coordinators:
Sharon Baylis, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
William Scalley, Teacher, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
Open to:
6-12 Science Teachers
Time:
3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays, May 20, Jun 17
9:00am-3pm, Tuesday, June 30
Location:
EHS E7, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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2. Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Saturday Seminar
Course #4639
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Ensuring that all students develop high levels of literacy requires teachers
to make a concerted, coordinated effort to improve studentsʼ proficiency
as readers, writers, and critical and creative thinkers. As the Edgemont and
Scarsdale districts continue to review and improve reading instruction and
assessment, teachers will benefit from engaging with researchers in the
field and discussing the teaching of reading and writing with their
colleagues. The Reading and Writing Project of Teachers College at
Columbia University has been a think tank in the area of literacy for
twenty-five years, developing state of the art teaching methods and
offering professional development in using these methods. Through this course,
participants will combine information from researchers at Teachers College
Reading and Writing Project with discussion with colleagues to tailor
best practices to the needs of their students.
The first session will include conducting and discussing relevant research on best
practices in developing literacy. In the second session, participants will attend
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Saturday Seminar, where they will
have the opportunity to choose from literacy-based workshops, including
argumentative writing, aligning instruction to the Common Core Standards,
utilizing performance based-assessments, guided reading, nonfiction through text
sets, and many more. The third session will include debriefing and reflecting on
the workshops attended. Participants will create a plan for updating best
practices in their own classrooms.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Reflect on workshops and create a plan of action for implementing
components of the workshops into classroom practice.
Course
Coordinators:
Marisa Ferrara, Teacher, Greenville
Arielle Landeck, Teacher, Greenville
Open to:
K-8
Time:
3:30-5:30, Tuesday, Mar 24
9am-4pm, Saturday, Mar 28
3:30-6:30pm, Tuesday, Apr 21
Location:
GRV and Teachers College, Columbia University
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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3. World Language and the New Standards
Course # 4641
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) has
recently revised the Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the
Twenty- first Century (1996). The new World-Readiness Standards for Learning
Languages guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively
and interact with cultural understanding. By incorporating the theme, “WorldReadiness”, the Council signals to teachers and students that the standards
focus on literacy developed through exposure to the real-world applications. In
this course, language teachers will pool their knowledge and share best practices
from their use of the original Standards and discuss the evolution and future of
the new World Readiness Standards, with an eye to creating new projects and
activities.
The line of inquiry for this course is based on the revised standards and their
relationship to the original five standards: communication, cultures, connections,
comparisons, and communities. Participants will read and react to the new
publication, share ways that they promote these goals currently, and discuss
alternative methods to promote exposure and preparation for the real world.
Participants will explore already demonstrated projects through online resources
and will collaborate to design and to implement new or similar projects. Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings:World Readiness Standards for World
Languages, Words and Actions: Teaching Languages Through the
Lens of Social Justice, “Service Learning as a pedagogical tool for
language teachers”
3. Design a lesson plan using the course content.
Course
Coordinator:
Sarah Whittington, World Language Coordinator, Scarsdale
Open to:
K-12 Foreign Language
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, Apr 17
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, Apr 18
Location:
SMS T109
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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4. Multiculturalism Through Paper Art
Course # 4655
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Relating artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical contexts
deepens understanding and is a National Standard for Arts Education that can be
applied to all disciplines to motivate student learning. The art of paper cutting has
represented cultural values of diverse groups since the sixth century.
Understanding cultural symbols and celebrations through observing paper cutting
will stimulate an interest in world cultures and help students to experiment
with symbols and storytelling in a unique format.
This course will examine the ancient folk art of paper cutting as lens for
understanding world cultures. In China, paper cutting, known as jianzhi, is one of
the oldest and most popular folk arts. Some Chinese designs express the
wish for a harvest or a wealthy life, while others illustrate scenes from traditional
myths or stories. In Mexico, papel picado is used for both secular and religious
occasions. The beautifully layered wycinanki cutting of Poland, kamikiri of Japan
and the festive paper cutting of Israel are associated with holidays and
ceremonies in each country. Participants in this course will examine the
techniques and cultural traditions associated with paper cutting for incorporation
into their classrooms.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings provided by instructors to enhance understanding
of the cultures and symbols.
3. Complete a paper cutting project that fits with the participantʼs
curriculum and expresses a cultural connection.
Course
Coordinators:
Linda Fisher, Related Arts Chair, Scarsdale Middle School
Miriam Freedman-Carmen, Teacher, Scarsdale Middle School
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, Mar 6
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, Mar 7
Location:
SMS T117
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 20 participants.
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5. Golden Mountain: Chinese Immigration to the US
Course #4656
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Historically, the challenges of immigration, citizenship, and belonging have
molded both the Chinese American experience and the development of America
as a nation. In recent years, China’s steady rise in economic and political
influence has reshaped international politics and intensified interest in building
connections at all levels between the U.S. and China. The growth of the
Chinese community in Scarsdale and the wider New York area as well as
the adoption of Mandarin language programs and exchange programs further
reflect these changes locally. This course will foster a greater understanding of
the history and culture of China and Chinese Americans, and help teachers
better appreciate the immigration experience of a growing segment of the
community.
Participants will explore the history, art, language and culture of people of
Chinese descent in the United States. Through hands-on activities, site visits and
document-based discussions, teachers will be able to incorporate a
range of new interdisciplinary resources to their classrooms. Friday eveningʼs
workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn basic Chinese phrases,
examine the historical the push/pull factors of Chinese immigration, and probe
recent controversies surrounding stereotypes and identity. Discussion will
continue Saturday at the exhibit Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion at the
New York Historical Society and during a Chinatown field study led by
educational outreach specialists from the Museum of Chinese in America.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings.
3. Develop a classroom application of course content.
Course
Coordinators:
Course
Speakers:
Kendra Claussen, Teacher, Scarsdale High School
Wenhui Gu, Teacher, Scarsdale High School
Educational Outreach Staff, New York Historical Society and the
Museum of Chinese in America
Fee:
$25
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, Mar 13
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, Mar 14
Location:
SHS 3N4, New York Historical Society and Museum of Chinese in America
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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6. Teaching Writing in Social Studies
Course #4642
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
The process of articulating an argument, describing relevant evidence in detail,
and offering authentic analysis requires consistent practice for students across
grade levels. This course is designed to provide a forum for social studies
teachers to share and discuss best practices for writing in social studies for the
purpose of reinforcing continuity of skills and expectations across the middle
school and high school curricula. Topics may include, but are not limited to: a
discussion on grade level expectations, skills, and structure of assignments;
sharing of best practices and teaching strategies; an analysis of feedback and
assessment; and discussion of common vocabulary. The course is flexible to
address the specific needs or concerns of the participants.
This course will be discussion and workshop based. Teachers will work
collaboratively to share best practices for teaching writing and/or develop new
lessons. Participants will gain a greater understanding of what social studies
teachers expect from their students across grade levels, and develop
additional pedagogical tools to enhance their own instruction of historical writing.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Participate in discussions and workshops and bring in appropriate materials.
(In the weeks prior to the course, participants will be instructed to gather
examples of writing lessons, teaching tools, and student work).
3. Choose a current writing assignment and revise it so that the assignment
incorporates one or more of the pedagogical techniques and strategies that
discussed during the course. Provide a written copy of the lesson/assignment
as well as a summary of how the assignment was adapted.
.
Course
Coordinators:
Emily Block, Teacher, Scarsdale High School
Nicola Minchillo-Barber, Teacher, Scarsdale High School
Open to:
5-12 Social Studies
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, Apr 24
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, Apr 25
Location:
SHS 303
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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7. Art, Science and Eric Carle
Course # 4671
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Eric Carleʼs childrenʼs books are conduits of information, entertainment and
beautiful art, with themes drawn from Carleʼs extensive knowledge of
nature. The American artist and beloved writer of over 70 children's books
stimulates intellectual growth in children by marrying child-friendly images
with factual content. A House for Hermit Crab and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
are examples of his work that inspire children to discover the natural
world around them. Eric Carleʼs books, words and images can be used to inspire
creative writing and scientific inquiry in a variety of classroom settings.
Participants will learn the painting and collage techniques that Carle used in his
childrenʼs books and incorporate those techniques into resources for the
classroom. Teachers will examine and create images that reflect a range of
curricular topics. For example, Carleʼs A House for a Hermit Crab promotes
understanding the structure of crabs, coral reefs, and other underwater sea life; it
shows the relationship animals have with their environment and how they survive
under adverse conditions; and it demonstrates symbiotic relationships between
species. Additional topics from other Carle books may include plant
growth, the water cycle, ecosystems, metamorphosis, ecology, rocks, food
chains, and the phases of the moon. Participants will learn how to use Carleʼs
artistic techniques to develop science and writing lessons that encourage
creative expression in students.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Create a piece of art with a written lesson incorporating literacy and science
Course
Coordinator:
Denise Cassano, Teacher, Scarsdale Middle School
Open to:
K-8
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, Apr 24
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, Apr 25
Location:
SMS T17
Materials fee:
$30
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 15 participants.
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8. Unit Planning through Understanding by Design
Course # S4675
Summer 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Understanding by Design is a framework for improving student achievement that
helps teachers clarify learning goals, devise assessments that reveal student
understanding, and craft effective and engaging learning activities. Developed by
renowned educators Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, this method of curriculum
development reflects a process called “backward design” that delays the
planning of classroom activities until goals have been clarified and assessments
have been produced. Unit planning using backward design provides teachers
with a sense of direction and organization that helps the class to achieve
significant academic gains within a particular time period. This course will provide
teachers with a common framework to better collaborate in building meaningful
curriculum.
Participants will read current research on backwards design and unit planning,
including excerpts from Wiggins and McTighe’s book Understanding by Design.
Teachers will identify the broader “understandings” students should gain and
craft unit plans that achieve these outcomes. Teachers will design appropriate
assessments that evaluate desired learning outcomes and learn how to
create daily teaching points to support their unit plans. Opportunities to stimulate
student interest through lessons that are creative and relevant will be
emphasized.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Read all assigned material
3. Plan reading units using Understanding By Design with daily teaching points.
Course
Coordinators:
Marisa Ferrara, Teacher, Greenville
Arielle Landeck, Teacher, Greenville
Open to:
K-6
Time:
9:00am-3:00pm, Aug 17-20
Location:
GRV library
Credit:
Two points salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 20 participants.
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9. Using Fairy Tales in the Classroom
Course # 4669
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “If you want your children to be intelligent,
read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them
more fairy tales.” Fairy tales have been told around the world for hundreds
of years and include core themes used throughout history for people to connect
with each other and communicate. Each variation and retelling teaches us not only about
the culture and society of the story, but also those of the storyteller. These themes,
characters, and basic storylines are the foundation of modern storytelling and writing,
and often serve as literary shorthand in literature and popular culture today. Studying
these age-old stories help students and teachers understand their own histories and
those of a larger multicultural world.
Participants will read multiple versions of six classic fairy tales and learn about
their history, cultural impact and influences on modern-day literature for children
and adults. Classroom applications at a variety of age-levels will be explored
across and multiple curriculum areas, including but not limited to literacy and
social studies. Teachers will obtain resources to use for each story type, and
develop their own lesson plan(s) for classroom application.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions.
2. Complete assigned readings.
3. Create a lesson plan incorporating fairy tales into the classroom.
Course
Coordinator:
Catherine Sorensen, Librarian, Heathcote
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-5:30pm, Tuesdays, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, Apr 14, 21
Location:
HCS library
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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10. Assessing Reading through the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System
Course # 4670
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
The Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System provides a
comprehensive assessment of reading. This assessment allows students to
engage in authentic fiction and nonfiction texts giving teachers valuable
information on decoding, fluency, comprehension, and reading behaviors. The
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System offers suggestions
for instruction and allows teachers to make informed decisions about the
placement of students.
In this course, teachers will explore the materials in the Fountas and Pinnell
Benchmark Assessment System. Through the use of videos and sample running
records, teachers will learn about each component of the assessment. After
dissecting and using the assessment, teachers will discuss the implications for
instruction with a focus on accuracy, comprehension, fluency, and writing. This
course will provide teachers with time to collaborate on using the assessment
and identify implications for instruction.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings.
3. Reflect on the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System and how
this assessment can be used within the classroom. Create a written plan for
incorporating this assessment.
Course
Coordinators:
Marisa Ferrara, Teacher, Greenville
Arielle Landeck, Teacher, Greenville
Jessica Leonard, Teacher, Seely Place
Deborah Tashijan, Teacher, Seely Place
Open to:
K-8
Time:
9-3pm, Saturday, March 14
With additional dates to be determined by the group
Location:
SPS
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 20 participants.
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11. Teaching Executive Functioning Skills
Course # 4684
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Regardless of ability or age level, students struggle with organization, time
management, homework, note-taking and study skills. This course will show
teachers how to target these executive functioning skills. Teachers will explore
ways of helping students manage their own learning by utilizing effective
instructional and management techniques and strategies. The course will also
touch on behavior management with regard to teaching students how to become
effective independent learners. Teachers will learn strategies to help implement
proactive student skills training, student skill self-check lists, and the monitor the
progress of academic survival skills interventions.
During each session, reading materials and documents will be presented for use
in the classroom. Each teacher will choose one of their own students as a case
study who has executive functioning issues, who they will use throughout the
course with the different management strategies. The teachers will become
familiar with effective management techniques and strategies as well as the full
Study Skills Curriculum by the end of the course. Strategies to help families
support student work in the home will also be included. The class will take place
over the course of four sessions,
 March: Study Skills and Homework
 April: Note Taking and Time Management
 May: Organization
 June: Self-Management for Learners
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Write a case study on a current student who exhibits difficulties with executive
functioning in the areas of time management, organization, study skills,
homework and note taking.
Course
Coordinator:
Eileen Cagner, Special Education Chair, Scarsdale High School
Course
Speaker:
Pamela Caldara, Special Education Teacher, Ardsley Middle School
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays, Mar 11, Apr 1, May 13, Jun 3
Location:
SHS rm 172
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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12. Getting the Most Out of Infinite Campus
Course # 4690
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Using technology to track student learning and maintain communication with
parents is increasingly important in todayʼs world. For the past nine years,
Scarsdale has been making increasing use of Infinite Campus (IC) to track
student information. Over time, many new features have been added to IC to
make it even more useful for teachers and administrators. Knowing how to make
better use of IC can help teachers save time, track student progress, and keep
parents even better informed of their child's progress in class. In this course,
participants will learn how to use the Infinite Campus Gradebook, the various
reports to which we have access, and Campus Messenger. In addition,
participants will learn how to use Campus Instruction, the new teacher interface
that has recently been added to Infinite Campus.
Participants in this course will learn how to set up the Infinite Campus
Gradebook, and use the various features of the gradebook to enter grades, flag
grades, and calculate and post quarter grades. At least two of the course
sessions will be devoted to IC Gradebook. Other sessions will be devoted to
reporting, Teacher Messenger, student groups, and the Planner.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Use Infinite Campus outside of class sessions to develop a list of questions for
us to address in the course.
3. Participants will set up a gradebook in Infinite Campus, a seating chart, and at
least one message template that can be used to communicate with parents.
Course
Coordinator:
Douglas Vermes, Teacher, Scarsdale High School
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-5:30pm, Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, Jun 9, 16
3:30-5:30pm, Thursday, June 11
Location:
SHS 351
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 20 participants.
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13. One to One Technology
Course # 4705
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
Starting this year in the sixth grade, the Middle School has initiated a One to One
technology program in which all students will have access to a computer or iPad
in all classrooms. This course provides support for this program, introducing
teachers to central principles of each device as well as benefits and challenges
associated with this kind of access. In addition, the course is designed to serve
as a cohort of teachers, sharing what is working in their classrooms and
approaches for addressing the challenges. Finally, in this, the programʼs first
year, the course will allow teachers to evaluate the program and make
recommendations for the future.
The course will introduce and consolidate essential principles of using
Chromebooks and iPads in the Middle School. Topics covered will include a
review of the Google Chrome browser and Google Drive and Apps as a platform
for student work. In addition, teachers will be introduced to a core suite of apps
available for the iPad, as well as procedures for learning about and making
available additional apps for student use. Teachers will create model lessons –
both for original work and revisions of existing lessons -- that demonstrate
approaches for both teacher and student that would not be possible without the
use of these resources. Teachers will design assessment tools appropriate for a
one-to-one setting
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions.
2. Complete assigned readings.
3. Design of Model Lesson(s), including assessment instrument.
Course
Coordinators:
Michael Pincus, Teacher, Scarsdale Middle School
Doug Rose, Head Computer Teacher, Scarsdale Middle School
Open to:
SMS
Time:
3:30-5:30pm, Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11
Location:
SMS T119
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
Course limited to 20 participants.
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14. Making the Most of Your Library Resources
Course # 4706
Spring 2015
Course
Rationale:
As online and other digital resources for information change and grow, so too
does a teacherʼs need to be able to harness these resources for effective student
use. This course will enable teachers to become familiar with resources available
through not only Scarsdale School libraries, but also through the Westchester
Public libraries, and the New York Public Library system as well. By the end of
the course, teachers will have hands-on experience accessing a wide range of
online and library resources.
Course
Description:
various
Participants will be introduced to and use online resources from the school
library, as well as Westchester and New York City libraries. Teachers will find
new uses for their public library cards including remote access to databases.
Participants will also tour the Scarsdale Public Library with one of their librarians
who will highlight particularly beneficial library materials for educators. Teachers
will have ample time to explore resources and become comfortable with using
online tools and gather together resource lists for upcoming lesson/unit(s).
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Gather resources for a classroom application (lesson plan or unit).
Course
Coordinator:
Catherine Sorensen, Librarian, Heathcote
Course
Speaker:
Claudette Glasser, Scarsdale Public Library
Open to:
All
Time:
3:30-7:30pm, Friday, May 29
8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday, May 30
Location:
HCS library
Credit:
One point salary credit or stipend
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15. Teaching and Learning with Interactive Infographics and Maps
Course # S4707
Summer 2015
Course
Rationale:
Course
Description:
From the chart on the front page of the local newspaperʼs website to the maps
and directions that are an essential part of planning any outing, the need to
interpret visual information is critical throughout our lives. This course
allows teachers to learn how the complex ideas and information associated with
their subject area can be presented and understood more clearly through the use
of information-rich interactive web-based charts, infographics and mapping
resources. Teachers will learn how they and their students can create and use
these resources to learn and present information across the curriculum.
Course activities begin with a basic foundation of Google Earth in the area of
Digital Mapping and a variety of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets,
Appleʼs Pages) for the analysis of data. After learning how maps and charts are
essential tools for presenting and analyzing information, teachers will be
introduced to models of interactive web-based mapping and data analysis
platforms found on the web sites of a variety of sources, including respected
news and human rights organizations. Teachers will learn how these resources
allow users to understand complex ideas and sets of information by presenting
them in powerful creative visual ways, including seeing information through a
geospatial lens. Teachers will learn about relevant tools and complete the class
by creating an infographic. Teachers will design lessons using these resources
and create activities in which students apply these approaches within their
subject areas.
Course
Requirements: 1. Attend all sessions
2. Complete assigned readings
3. Using these resources, teachers will create an original model infographic and a
series of activities and lessons for their curriculum area.
Course
Coordinator:
Doug Rose, Head Computer Teacher, Scarsdale Middle School
Open to:
All
Time:
9:00am-3:30pm, July 27-30
Location:
SMS T119
Credit:
Two points salary credit or stipend
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STI PROGRAM
Spring/Summer 2015
OVERVIEW #
Title
Beginning
Open To
Credit
Coordinator(s)
4638A
Effective Methods for Teaching
Science
3/11
6-12
Science
1
S. Baylis
W. Scalley
4638B
NMR Spectrometry Science
Seminar
5/13
6-12
Science
1
S. Baylis
W. Scalley
4538C
Particle Physics Science
Seminar
5/20
6-12
Science
1
S. Baylis
W. Scalley
4639
Teachers College Reading and
Writing Project Seminar
3/24
K-8
1
M. Ferrara
A. Landeck
4640
Visible Learning: A Research
Based Perspective on Learning
3/20-21
All
1
B. Saya
4641
World Language and the New
Standards
4/17-18
K-12
Foreign
Language
1
S. Whittington
4642
Teaching Writing in Social
Studies
4/25-26
6-12 Social
Studies
1
E. Block
M. Minchillo-Barber
S4643
Design Thinking and More for
Educators: A Summer Institute
7/6-8
All
2
C. Boyer
M. Favretti
L. Yokana
S4644
Teacher as Reader: Science
6/26
MS/HS
1
N. Pisano
4645
A Look into NYC: Upper West
Side
5/1-2
All
1
D. Paquette
S. Scharf
4646
From Independence to
Constitution
5/29-30
4-12
1
C. Parrott
4647
How Does the Brain Work?
5/5
All
1
P. Good
4648
Classic Film Noir
3/3
All
1
J. Nahabedian
REFLECTIVE
PRACTICE
CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE
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S4649
A Look into NYC: Central Park
6/29-30
All
1
D. Paquette
S. Scharf
4650
Dots and Points on the Map:
Mali
5/15-16
All
1
J. Stockton
4651
Multiculturalism Through the
Arts: Film
4/23
All
1
C. Phillips
J. Weber
4652
Mosaic Art: Piecing Together
Cultures and Community
5/5
All
1
M. Carmen-Freedman
L. Fisher
4653
A Short Course on Islam and
Muslims
3/17
All
1
L. El-Chehabi
J. Weber
4654
Origami Boot Camp III
3/27-28
All
1
J. Stockton
4655
Multiculturalism Through Paper
Art
3/6-7
All
1
M. Carmen-Freedman
L. Fisher
4656
Golden Mountain: Chinese
Immigration to the U.S.
3/13-14
All
1
K. Claussen
W. Gu
4657
Latin America in World History
5/29-30
All
1
M. Valentin
4658
Middle Eastern Studies at NYU
TBA
All
1
M. Favretti
S4659
Yale University: PIER Summer
Institute 2015
7/6-10
All
3
M. Valentin
4660
The Sewn Book
3/20-21
All
1
A. Yugovich
4661
The Reggio Wonder of Learning
Exhibit
5/1-2
All
1
L. Hicks
L. Lamonaca
4662
Integrating Positive Psychology
in Schools
3/13-14
All
1
M. Bunt
4663
Picture Book Murals
5/1-2
K-6 &
reading
1
D. Cassano
4664
Tablet to Tablet: Pop-Up
Workshop III
5/8-9
All
1
J. Stockton
4665
Art Museums as Resources for
Teachers
6/13-14
All
1
B. Colleary
4666
Keeping Current in Young Adult
Literature
3/3
5-9
1
C. Hiller
S. Waskow
INTERDEPENDENCE
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
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4667
Differentiation Through Type
TBA
All
1
J. Gilbert
4668
Advanced Flip Your Classroom
6/5-6
All
1
K. Martin
C. Parrott
4669
Using Fairy Tales in the
Classroom
3/3
All
1
C. Sorensen
4670
Assessing Reading through the
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark
Assessment System
3/14
K-8
Edgemont
1
M. Ferrara
A. Landeck
J. Leonard
D. Tashjian
4671
Art, Science, and Eric Carle
4/24-25
K-8
1
D. Cassano
4672
Teaching and Learning with
Monarch Butterflies
6/13-14
All
1
R. Clark
4673
Oversized Photography and
Collage
6/5-6
All
1
K. Kilcoyne
S4674
Printmaking in the Classroom
7/27-28
All
1
K. Kilcoyne
S4675
Unit Plans Through
Understanding by Design
8/17-20
K-6
2
M. Ferrara
A. Landeck
S4676
Type in the Classroom
8/17-20
All
3
J. Gilbert
S4677 A & B
Lincoln Center Summer Institute
7/6-9
All
1, 2, 3
L. Forte
S4678
Jacob Burns Film Center
Summer Institute
7/20-24
All
3
S. Dawes
N. Farina
S4679
Interpretive Strategies for
Educators: Using Nature Walks,
Outdoor Classrooms, and Local
Sites
8/3-7
All
3
R. Clark
S4680
Facing History and Ourselves
8/10-11
All
1
M. Ross
S4681
Creating Resiliency in the
Classroom
6/29-7/2
All
2
M. Bunt
4682
Study Group on the
Neuropsychology of Reading,
Writing, and Math
3/5
All
1
J.Turetzky
4683
Teaching Kindness Through
Read Aloud and Guided
Conversations
4/30
All
1
J. Turetzky
EQUITY AND
ACCESS
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4684
Teaching Executive Functioning
Skills
3/11
All
1
E. Cagner
S4685
Response to Intervention:
Creating Games to Differentiate
Instruction
7/20-23
K-4 and
Special Ed
2
B. Pagel
S4686
Child Development: Focus on
Adolescence
7/13-16
All
2
E. Cohen
S4687
Best Educational Practice for
Classroom Management and
Student Engagement
7/27-30
All
2
E. Cohen
S4688
Core Skills for Success
8/3-6
All
2
E. Cohen
S4689
Teaching Children with Anxiety
Problems
8/10-11
All
1
E. Cohen
4690
Getting the Most Out of Infinite
Campus
5/5
All
1
D. Vermes
4691
Water for Westchester
5/15-16
All
1
S. Boyar
E. Levine
4692
School Nurse Study Group
3/10
All
1
M. Koff
S4693
From the Mine to the Drill Pad
Exploring Fossil Fuels
6/29-7/1
All
2
S. Boyar
E. Levine
4694A
Challenge Course Workshop I
6/5-6
All
1
B. Foltman
R. Keith
K. Roemer
S4694B
Challenge Course Workshop II
6/29-7/2
All
3
B. Foltman
R. Keith
K. Roemer
4595
iTunes U in the Classroom
5/8-9
All
1
E. Holvig
4696
Making Makerspaces Work
3/27-28
All
1
P. McKenna
J. Schorr
D. Wilson
4697A
SMARTBoard in the Elementary
Math Classroom
3/5
K-5
1
J. Chueng
N. Pavia
4697B
Getting Smart with
SMARTBoards
5/8-9
K-6
Edgemont
1
H. Butler
M. Vourliotis
SCHOOL,
COMMUNITY,
ENVIRONMENT
TECHNOLOGY
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4698
Using Social Media for
Meaningful Communication with
Students and Parents
4/17-18
All
1
M. Lahey
M. Rothman
4699
Google Apps Educator
Certification
3/5
All
1
J. Crisci
M. Curtin
4700
Becoming a Google Ninja
4/17-18
All
1
J. Calvert
M. Pincus
4701
Geocaching: A High Tech
Treasure Hunt
5/15-16
All
1
P. McKenna
D. Rose
4702
Digital Storybooks with a Twist of
Photoshop
3/20-21
All
1
A. Verboys
4703
Understanding and Creating
Digital Music: An Interdisciplinary
Experience
3/6-7
All
1
J. Crisci
L. Forte
4704
Coding K-8
4/24-25
K-8
1
M. Pincus
D. Rose
4705
One to One Technology
5/7
SMS
1
M. Pincus
D. Rose
4706
Making the Most of Your Library
Resources
5/29-30
All
1
C. Sorensen
S4707
Teaching and Learning with
Interactive Infographics and
Maps
7/27-30
All
2
D. Rose
S4708
Video Production Boot Camp
7/13-16
All
3
G. Leong
S4709
Stop the Presses! Citizen
Journalists in the Classroom
8/3-6
All
3
S. Luft
P. Tomizawa
S4710
iWeek: Harnessing the Power of
iLife
8/10-12
All
2
J. Crisci
E. Holvig
A. Verboys
4711
Conversational English for Adult
Language Learners
3/3
English
Language
Learners
N/C
J. Adler
4712
CPR for Professional Rescuers
3/14
Nurses,
Professional
Rescuers
Stipend
M. Koff
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
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Agenda Item #10
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 23, 2015
TO:
The Board of Education
FROM:
Thomas Hagerman
RE:
Gifts
Background:
The Board’s gift policy provides that the Board approve gifts valued in excess
of $1,000. The following gifts have been offered and are in line with the Board’s revised
gift policy.
$17,667.00 to purchase ceiling fans for the Quaker Ridge
auditorium and the multi-purpose room and to cover the
costs of installation.
(Donor: Quaker Ridge PTA)
$5,155.37 to purchase equipment in honor of the Tyler Madoff
fitness center project at SHS; $250.00 of the amount was a
donation from the Fox Meadow School.
(Donors: SHS Class of 2014 - $4,905.37;
Fox Meadow School - $250.00)
$1,000.00 to Greenacres Elementary School to be used to
purchase two iPads.
(Donor: Morgan Stanley Annual Appeal and
Spending Programs (the donation directed
by the father of a Greenacres student)
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board accept these gifts with thanks.
TH:lqr
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Agenda Item 10.1.2
1/26/15
Office of the Principal
Scarsdale High School
TO:
Dr. Thomas Hagerman
FROM:
Kenneth Bonamo
DATE:
January 12, 2015
The Scarsdale High School Class of 2014 has made a gift of $5,155.37 for the purchase of
equipment for the fitness center, in honor of the Tyler Madoff fitness center project. $250.00 of
that amount was a donation from the Fox Meadow School.
I recommend that we accept this gift with thanks.
cc:
Ivy Linares
Karen Lucente
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Agenda Item #10.1.3
1/26/15
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Agenda Item #12.1
1/26/2015
SCARSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT COMPARISON
School
January 24, 2014
Edgewood
418
Fox Meadow
500
Greenacres
386
Heathcote
391
Quaker Ridge
449
Total Elementary
2144
Middle School
1132
1523
Senior High
Total Secondary Schools
2655
Total All Schools
4799
January 21, 2015
404
492
407
392
458
1133
1549
Grade
K
348
319
1
319
357
2
338
330
3
355
359
4
371
360
5
Special
Special
Special
Special
376
9
9
9
10
383
8
13
15
9
Class (E)
Class (F)
Classes (G)
Classes (Q)
Total Elem.
2144
6
377
7
367
384
8
384
362
9
396
382
10
370
404
11
401
360
12
352
400
Special Class (M)
4
4
Special Class (S)
Total
4
4799
3
4835
JW /dm
1/21/15
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2153
2682
4835
Total Elem.
2153
Board Meeting
Agenda Item #12.2
1/26/15
SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scarsdale, New York
INVESTMENT REPORT
SECOND QUARTER, 2014-15
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SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2014
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
BOOK BALANCE
% OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
INTEREST
RATE %
Cash - Chase Checking II
Cash - Chase Money Market
Chase - T&A Payroll Account
$
4,145,960.90
5,215,676.07
232,204.87
9,593,841.84
TOTAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
$
Cash - M&T Bank
M&T Bank - Debt Service Reserve
M&T Bank - Scarsdale Family Assistance
$
TOTAL M&T BANK
$
1,003,610.74
547,032.54
14,319.48
1,564,962.76
TD Bank - Money Market
$
$
18,001,121.46
18,001,121.46
0.00
0.10
0.00
****
0.10
0.10
0.05
Sound
1.62%
****
TD BANK, N.A.
10-103
Sound
9.94%
M&T BANK
10-107
10-108
43-113
SAFE & SOUND®
STAR RATING
****
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
10-101
10-106
60-109
DATE OF
MATURITY
TOTAL TD BANK
0.15
Sound
18.66%
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ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
BOOK BALANCE
% OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
INTEREST
RATE %
DATE OF
MATURITY
****
WEBSTER BANK, N.A.
10-104
10-109
10-121
10-122
10-124
20-106
61-101
Webster Bank - Rapid Deposit
Webster Bank - Payroll
Webster Bank - Money Market
Webster Bank - Tax Certiorari
Webster Bank - Retirement Reserve
Cash - Webster Bank Cafeteria
Cash - Webster Bank Athletics
$
TOTAL WEBSTER BANK
$
1,527,418.38
1,729.45
27,237,345.65
2,575,360.23
754,811.18
672,338.62
26,529.91
32,795,533.42
0.25
0.15
0.25
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
Sound
33.99%
NEW YORK COOPERATIVE LIQUID ASSETS SECURITIES SYSTEM
(NYCLASS)
42-112
43-112
Cash - Class - Kelly's Corner
Class - Scholarships
$
TOTAL NYCLASS
$
Not Rated
15,266.27
11,693.40
26,959.67
0.04
0.04
0.03%
Not Rated
NEW YORK LIQUID ASSET FUND (NYLAF)
10-119
10-119
10-119
10-120
SAFE & SOUND®
STAR RATING
Treasuries - NYLAF
Treasuries - NYLAF
Treasuries - NYLAF
Citibank - CD
$
TOTAL NYLAF
$
989,900.00
1,980,420.00
5,692,452.90
25,842,213.12
34,504,986.02
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
96,487,405.17
0.32
0.40
1.13
0.15
2/15/2016
11/15/2016
11/15/2017
1/27/2015
35.76%
100.00%
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