Chappaqua Central School District

The Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting, which included the appointment of the district clerk, the swearing-in of Board members, and the election of the Board President and Vice President. Additionally, the Board appointed various district roles, including the Superintendent, treasurer, and several compliance officers. Other business involved appointing independent auditors, legal counsel, and designating official depositories for school district funds, as well as establishing petty cash accounts for district schools.

The board discussed committee and liaison assignments and reviewed the administrative retreat, which included workshops on building culture and community and negotiating difficult moments regarding student technology use. The superintendent announced the hiring of a new district clerk and a new director of pre-K and elementary education. The board also reviewed the transition to a new online platform for managing agendas and minutes. Several donations were presented for board consideration, including a targeted grant for an outdoor game space at an elementary school and a significant donation from a former staff member's estate. Finally, the board reviewed several professional development contracts for teachers, including Wilson level one certification and literacy support services, and confirmed the upcoming schedule for the start of the athletic program.

The board discussed the conclusion of the academic school year, highlighting student achievements, the contributions of teachers and support staff, and the collaborative partnership with the PTA. Key topics included the transition of the student board member role, the success of initiatives such as the 'Stuff the Bus' program, teacher appreciation efforts, and the appointment of a new student board member. Additionally, the meeting included recognition of various staff members for their leadership and support of district initiatives.

The meeting featured reports from the Board President and the Superintendent regarding the recent retiree celebration, teacher tenure, and academic successes, including field trips and sports achievements. Discussion topics included a proposed constitutional amendment for Section One regarding athletic eligibility, the certification and re-certification of leader evaluators, and budgetary matters such as account transfers and purchase order increases to prepare for the end-of-year audit. Upcoming school events, including capstone presentations and awards ceremonies, were also highlighted.

The Chappaqua Central School District's Instructional Technology Plan aims to foster a dynamic learning environment and prepare global citizens capable of navigating the digital world with confidence. Key strategic areas include ensuring intentional technology use to enhance teaching and learning with balanced screen time, providing comprehensive training and support for responsible technology integration and digital citizenship, strengthening cybersecurity and data privacy, and maintaining a reliable, equitable, and secure technology infrastructure.