WILLIAMSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

PO BOX 900

WILLIAMSON NY 14589­0900

February 28, 2003

The February 26

th

Board of Education Meeting began with Announcements/Committee Reports. President Jordan

reported that the Public Hearing on Pearsall Road parking was held the night before and that the law passed without

any objections. This means that parking will be prohibited .7 miles from Route 21.

Under the Consent Agenda the following coaches were approved for the

Spring season:

Jeff Van Hoover

Varsity

Boys Track

Carl Comstock

JV Boys Track

Mary Freischlag

Varsity Girls Track

Kate Taylor

JV Girls Track

Dave Bruinix

Junior High Boys Track

Diane Osborn

Junior High Girls Track

Brian Steurrys

Varsity Baseball

Harry Halldow

JV Baseball

Bill Mitchell

Junior High Baseball

Dave DeGroote

Varsity Girls Softball

Scott Kingsbury

Girls JV Softball

Jeff White

Junior High Softball

Kevin Delehanty

Tennis

Mark Cottrell

Golf

There were several reports to the Board on the Agenda. The first was a presentation by John Hayes from VESID.

Mr. Hayes explained the services available from his organization for disabled students. These services prepare the

students to enter into the world or work after graduation. The second report to the Board was the 5­12 Academic

Achievement Report. This report was compiled and presented by Director of Curriculum, Wendy Feeney. The

Board expressed concern over some of the failure rates. They also expressed their appreciation for the in­depth look

at student achievement this report offers. As part of the District’s Strategic Plan, this report is presently quarterly. It

looks at the percentage of students on Honor roll, the percent of students passing each course, the passing percent

rates of students receiving AIS Services and the number of students failing courses. These reports will be the basis

for department and/or grade level meetings in the next few weeks. The final report was the Elementary School

Principal’s Report. Ms. Ressler’s report detailed two major Elementary School happenings. The first of those was

the residency of Drummer David Weinberg. The second was the Elementary School reading incentive program for

this school year – Welcome to Readerville. This program focuses on the citizens of Readerville, who read a little bit

everyday. It includes a kick­off assembly, a mid­program assembly and a final ceremony where the citizens of

Readerville are sworn­in.

Under Old Business, several policies underwent final readings and approval. Also, the Superintendent presented a

second look at the budget for 2003­04. The budget increase of 1.7% includes the elimination of 3 teaching positions

and 5 support staff positions. With these cuts the tax rate is in the 9% range. After some discussion, the Board

agreed that the budget was

one which they could agree to. They would like to see the tax rate lower, and the

Superintendent agreed to continue to look for ways to further reduce expenditures, thus reducing the proposed tax

rate. The budget will not be approved until April, giving more time for this process to continue.

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