BOARD OF EDUCATION
RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
SUMMARY OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 DISTRICT OFFICE
Board Members Present: Mr. Richard Stevens, Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Christina
Smith, Mrs. Jeanette Treby, Miss Molly Martin, Mr.
Patrick Scutt
Board Members Excused: Mr. Charles Paice
Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
Mr. Randall L. Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
Board Clerk
Mr. W. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
Mr. Matthew VanOrman, Dean of Students/AD
Others Present: L. Lawson, D. Brooks, K. Hoyt
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
A.
PUBLIC FORUM
:
Mr. Lyndell Lawson, district resident, addressed the Board of Education concerning the
possible consolidation of the Red Creek School District. He requested help from the Board
of Education to stop attempts by the State to do this, through public awareness and contacts
with people in Albany and Washington, D.C. Mr. Lawson is a supporter of the school and
the community center. He stated that he is willing to help out in any way he can to stop a
merger or consolidation of the school district.
B. MINUTES:
1.
Regular Meeting – January 21, 2009
:
A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Miss Martin, to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2009.
Carried unanimously.
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C. TREASURER’S REPORTS:
2. Warrants – January 2009
:
A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to approve a General Fund
Warrant of $308,994.87, a School Lunch Fund Warrant of $9,682.86, a Special Aids Fund
Warrant of $5,100.03, and a Capital Fund Warrant of $72,209.68.
Carried unanimously.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
:
None.
E.
NEW BUSINESS
:
1.
Certified Staff:
Appointment: Substitute Teacher – Joseph M. Mastracy; Appointment: Athletic
Coaches, Spring 2009:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Treby,
seconded by Mrs. Smith;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints the following as a substitute teacher:
Joseph M. Mastracy AAS Degree
No Certification K12
and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby appoints the following athletic coaches for the 2009 spring season:
Athletic Coaches
Stephen Hout Boys’ Varsity Baseball
Richard Pitts Boys’ Jr. Varsity Baseball
Burgess Malcott Boys’ Jr. High Baseball
David Benwell Girls Jr. High Softball
Thomas Emmert Golf
David Briggs Varsity Boys’ Track
Joseph Bonanno Varsity Girls’ Track
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Volunteer Assistant Coaches
Michael Roden Boys’ Baseball Program
Eric Potter Boy’s Baseball Program
Carried unanimously.
2.
Classified Staff
:
Resignation: Food Service Helper, Nola M. Cooper; Appointment: Substitute Food
Service Helper, Nola M. Cooper; Appointment: Substitute Food Service Helper,
Patricia E. Fisher; Appointment: Substitute Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide &
School Monitor, Joseph M. Mastracy; Appointment; Lifeguard (parttime), Crystal
Shaner; Appointment: Substitute School Monitor and Bus Monitor, Amanda M.
Forsythe:
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
Smith, seconded by Miss Martin;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
accepts the resignation of Nola M. Cooper from the parttime position of Food
Service Helper effective immediately; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Nola M. Cooper as a Substitute Food Service Helper. Said appointment is
effective retroactively to February 2, 2009; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Patricia E. Fisher as a Substitute Food Service Helper. Said appointment is
effective February 12, 2009. Said appointment is made emergency conditional
pending clearance from the New York State Education Department; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Joseph M. Mastracy as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective February 12,
2009 and are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New
York State Education Department; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
approves the appointment of Crystal Shaner as a Lifeguard (parttime) at the Red
Creek Community Center effective retroactively to January 24, 2009; and
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Amanda M. Forsythe a Substitute Monitor and Substitute School Bus
Monitor. Said appointments are effective retroactively to February 2, 2009 and are
considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York State
Education Department.
Carried unanimously.
3.
CSE Recommendations
:
A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to approve the
following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
4155, 5778, 4487, 7344, 7101, 7351, 5808, 7170, 4153, 4729, 5449, 5959, 4674,
6856, 7392, 7392, 7720, 7720, 7703
Carried unanimously.
4.
200910 Budget Preparation:
(Deferred to later in the meeting.)
F. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
1.
Letter from Sen. Nozzolio re: Albany visit
2.
Correspondence from SED re: mandate Relief – Special Ed. Requirements
3.
The State Budget and the Schools – NYSCOSS report
4.
NYSCOSS Draft position paper on State mandates
5.
NYSPHSAA Fiscal Concerns press release
6.
WFL BOCES Annual Meeting & Election of Board members
7.
Federal stimulus funding
G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
:
Mr. Sholes reviewed his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
1.
Letter to legislators re: state aid
2.
WFL Superintendents Positions on 200910 Executive Budget
3.
Science Olympiad Regional Results
4.
WFL BOCES Draft 200910 Calendar
5.
Assumed Debt Schedule for Bus Purchases
6.
January 2009 Regents Exam passing rates for Red Creek High School
7.
Parent letter
8.
Banking industry restructured
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200910 Budget Preparation:
(Deferred earlier in the meeting.)
Mr. Sholes and Mr. DiBlasi presented information concerning current preparation for the
200910 budget. Discussion followed.
H.
OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
:
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
:
A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to enter into Executive
Session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss particular personnel matters.
Carried unanimously.
Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
Executive Session at 9:14 p.m.
Approval: 200809 Local Retirement Incentive for Civil Service Employees
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Smith,
seconded by Miss Martin;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby approves a
200809 Local Retirement Incentive for Civil Service Employees; and
That the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to implement and administer
said retirement incentive with eligible Civil Service employees.
Carried unanimously.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16
p.m.
Carried unanimously.
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