WILLIAMSON CENTRAL SCHOOL
PO BOX 900
WILLIAMSON NY 145890900
February 13, 2003
The February 12
th
Board of Education meeting began with committee reports and recent activities
updates. Board members reported on a recent policy committee meeting as well as the Chamber of
Commerce breakfast at the High School the previous week.
Under the consent agenda, both classified and certified substitutes were approved. Jean Billings was
approved as the Elementary School Building substitute for the remainder of the school year. Three
Asset coordinators were approved for the remainder of the year. They include Cathie Abdunassir, Tim
Habecker and Carol Verbridge. These three positions are being funded using grant funds.
Under Reports to the Board, 14 Case Summaries were approved. The Board also approved:
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The 20032004 school calendar
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The provisional appointment of Kevin O’Dell as Network Technician
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The AFS Club trip to Troy, Wisconsin
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A contract with the Management Advisory Group to review state aid submissions
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First readings of policies on drug and alcohol testing for bus drivers, code of ethics for
District employees, sexual harassment, academic honesty and parental involvement.
After a short discussion, the Board decided against contributing towards the Economic Development
position because of the fiscal outlook.
A review of the 20032004 school budget was conducted. A $650,000 loss of State Aid under the
Governor’s proposal presents a significant revenue shortfall to the District. The Budget presented was a
1.7% increase over the present budget. It represents efficiency cuts but no loss of entire programs. This
minimal increase, using the Governor’s proposal, would result in a tax increase in the 9% range. After
some discussion, the Board felt that they needed some time to consider the options presented by the
Superintendent of Schools. These options included making further cuts or leaving the budget at the
present level. The discussion will continue at the February 26
th
Board meeting.
WCS
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