WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA
June 25, 2009 6:15 p.m. District Office Conference Room
6:15 | Executive Session | ||||
7:05 | Public Comment |
Att. 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | |||||||||||||||||||
Ontario Center, New York 14520 | |||||||||||||||||||
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES | UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED | ||||||||||||||||||
DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2009 | TIME: 6:30 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||||||
TYPE: Regular Business Meeting | PLACE: District Office |
PRESENT: Members Brunner, Griswold, Lyke, Newman, Nicholson, Paz, Robusto & Schultz; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Derse, Pullen, Schiek, Atseff, Cox & Miller | |||||||||||||||||||
ABSENT: Mr. Triou | |||||||||||||||||||
GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
I. | CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. by Frank Robusto, Jr., School Board President | ||||||||||||||||||
II. | EXECUTIVE SESSION (Student Matters) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Griswold, to adjourn the meeting,at 6:31 p.m., for an executive session on matters pertaining to specific students. 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
III. | RECONVENE: | 7:00 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||
IV. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | ||||||||||||||||||
V. | APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES(May 28, 2009) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto noted addition of a presentation for a textbook for a proposed new course in child psychology through the Gemini program to the reports of the superintendent of schools. Mr. Havens withdrew the health services’ contract for non-public school students from the consensus agenda. Mrs. Lyke offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting, as revised, and the minutes of the meeting of May 28, 2009, as presented. 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fifth graders Alexa Carmichael, 7594 Whispers Lane, and Samantha Smith, 7312 Slocum Road, both in Ontario, presented a check for $425 on behalf of their classmates at Ontario Elementary School from a recent mixer as a donation to assist in the purchase of smart board for their school so future students can enjoy fifth grade as much as they have. (copy of prepared remarks filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto and Mr. Havens thanked the students for their donation and for their interest in use of smart board technology in their classrooms. School officials and visitors expressed their appreciation by a round of applause. |
VII. | PUBLIC COMMENT |
A. | Susan Brown, 7518 Knickerbocker Road, Ontario, noted that the school district makes efforts in many areas to exceed state regulations and criteria and stated she was saddened that the unused emergency days in excess of the 180-day state minimum are not used for additional instructional days in the 2008-2009 school year. She feels learning is a continuing process and designating those days as non-student days sends the message to students that the minimum number is the standard. |
VIII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS |
A. | Mrs. Lyke extended congratulated all parties involved in the well-executed annual Grandparents’ Day at Ontario Primary School; she was pleased to attend with her grandchild. |
IX. | BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS |
A. Mr. Robusto noted that the generous effort and donation from the fifth graders at Ontario Elementary School illustrates that our students are engaged in the latest applications of technology. |
X. | REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - None |
XI. | REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS |
A. | UPDATE ON THE H1 N1 INFLUENA (Swine Flu) |
B. | PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED NEW GEMINI COURSE & TEXTBOOK |
Mr. Havens introduced a presentation on a proposed new Gemini, college-credit course and textbook in child psychology in the 2009-2010 school year for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |
Mrs. Kim Cox, assistant superintendent for instruction, introduced Mrs. Jessica Kleindienst and Ms. Nicole Favreau who shared information on content and costs for the textbook for the new child psychology course planned for the high school next year through Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC). A copy of the proposed textbook was presented and an overview of the textbook distributed (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) |
Mrs. Kleindienst summarized the features of the proposed new textbook as follows: |
C. | ANNUAL GOAL ● ELEMENTARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE ● ELEMENTARY GRADES |
D. | REPORT ON 2009 NYS ASSESSMENTS ● MATHEMATICS ● GRADES 3 to 8 |
E. | COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ● CLASS OF 2009 | |
Mr. Havens reviewed participation by the Board of Education in commencement exercises for the Class of 2009 on Friday, June 26th at the CMAC Center in Canandaigua. |
F. | FINANCIAL AND BUDGET UPDATE |
Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Atseff to present monthly financial reports for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Atseff presented reports and information through May 31st as follows: (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue Status Report – General Fund: 90% of budgeted revenues have arrived. |
Expense Status Report – General Fund: 72% of budgeted expenses have occurred. | ||||||||||||||||||
G. | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE |
H. | STUDENT QUESTIONS | |
(1) | Jacob Schlosser, 5779 Coppersmith Trail, Ontario, suggested ideas to reduce redundancy in documentation for the senior project portfolios and providing web site access to the project summaries to panel members prior to the presentations. |
(2) | Jacob Odle, 6402 Furnace Road, Ontario, suggested reducing requirements for sign-offs by parents and guardians as the senior projects progress to reflect the future independence of seniors. |
(3) | Thomas Welch, 5311 Fosdick Road, Ontario, recommended shifting the letter of intent and commitment for the final topic to later in the senior project process to eliminate changes in paperwork and allowing students the option to begin their work at the end of the junior year. |
(4) | James Wisner, 3821 Orchard Street, Walworth, stated that his mixed feelings at the start of the senior project were removed by the positive, learning experience he had from his project and working with a mentor who is an expert on the topic. |
XII. RECESS: | |
8:20 p.m. |
XIII. RECONVENE: | 8:25 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||
XIV. | ITEMS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION |
A. PERSONNEL CHANGES |
Mr. Havens presented the following personnel changes for review and consideration by the Board of Education: | ||||||||||||||||||
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF | ||||||||||||||||||
RESIGNATIONS: | |||||||||||||||||
Sarah Brock, chemistry teacher, assigned to the high school, effective June 30, 2009. (personal reasons) |
APPOINTMENTS: |
Elizabeth Adams, German Teacher, NYS Control No. 272179081 (Initial, valid through 8/31/2013), assigned to middle & high schools, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012 at $41,027 (replacement for Martha Herbik, resigned). | |||
Clare Morgan, earth science teacher, NYS Control No. (TBA) (Initial, valid through 8/31/2013), assigned to the high school, a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012 at $39,450 (replacement for Jon Lundberg, resigned) | |||
Laura Stultz, biology teacher, NYS Control No. 230549081 (Initial, valid through 8/31/13 ), assigned to the middle school, a temporary appointment effective March 25 through June 30, 2009, pro-rated (replacement for Scott Partridge, resigned) | |||
Elena Bernard, English teacher, NYS Control No. 184461081 (Initial, valid through 01/31/13 ), assigned to the high school, a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2009 through January 31, 2011 at $41,811 (replacement for Meredith Kulik, resigned) | |||
Melissa Abbott, math teacher, NYS Control No. 291725091 (professional, valid 9/1/08 ), assigned to the high school, a probationary appointment effective September, 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011 at $44,075 (replacement for James Tiffin, resigned) |
Additional Per Diem Substitute Teachers • 2008-2009 School Year | |||||||||||||||||
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||
Additional Extra-Duty Appointments/Designations • 2009-2010 S.Y. (Collective Bargaining Rates Apply) | |||
Summer Elementary Reading & Enrichment Program, Conditioning Program Supervisors, Athletic Event Supervisors |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||
SUPPORTIVE STAFF: | |||||||||||||||||
APPOINTMENTS: |
Charles Crumb, bus driver, a temporary appointment from May 4 through June 30, 2009 at $13.47 (replacement for Donna Blake while on leave of absence) | |||
Summer Recess Labor Assignments: (35 Days, Hours/Day As Noted) | |||
Supervisors (6.5) Cleaners (6), Grounds Helpers & Painters: (7.5) |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
Substitute Support Personnel (Amended) | |||
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
Mrs. Lyke offered a MOTION, seconded by Mrs. Newman, to approve the personnel changes as recommended by the superintendent of schools. 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. |
B. PUPIL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS • C.S.E. & C.P.S.E | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens presented the pupil placement recommendations of the Committees on Special Education and Pre-School Special Education for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Newman offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to adopt the following RESOLUTIONS for pupil placements by the CSE/CPSE, TO WIT: | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Special Education: | |||||||||||||||||||
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | |||||||||||||||||
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | |||||||||||||||||
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | |||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | |||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. |
(2) | to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Pre-School Special Education: |
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | ||||||||||||||||
COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | ||||||||||||||||
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | ||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. |
On the question, the RESOLUTIONS were adopted by a vote of 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
C. CONSENSUS AGENDA | ||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Reports of the School District Treasurer (A/O 4-30-09) | |
(2) | Accept Gift to District ($100 gift card from Wal-Mart funded by Frito Lay) | |
(3) | Award Bids for Technology & Art Supplies & Equipment |
● 2009-2010 |
(4) | Approve Unpaid Internships for Barb Heald and Donna Rizzo ● 2009-2010 | |
(5) | Adopt Resolution to Implement Power Team Recommendation Re: Energy Conservation |
Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||
Mrs. Newman offered a MOTION, seconded by Mrs. Lyke, to approve/adopt the consensus agenda, as presented by the superintendent of schools, as follows: | ||
(1) | Receive & file reports of the school district treasurer for the period ending April 30, 2009 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book) |
(2) | Accept of a $100 gift card from Wal-Mart funded by Frito Lay as a gift to the school district to enhance various school needs |
(3) | Award bids for technology and art supplies and equipment for 2009-2010 to the lowest responsible bidders meeting bid specifications, multiple bid award (copy filed in clerk’s files) |
(4) | Approve unpaid administrative internships for 2009-2010 for Barbara Heald and Donna Rizzo (cf: Minutes of May 7, 2009) |
(5) | Adopt a RESOLUTION to approve the recommended plan from the “power team” to address the district energy goal for 2008-2009 for implementation in the 2009-2010 school year, TO WIT: |
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAN FOR |
LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the Board of Education hereby approves the plan to develop a long term sustainable energy plan that is environmentally responsible and reduces the dependency on outside energy sources by 20%. |
Mr. Griswold asked if members of the power team would continue to work on implementation of the long-term plan and if there is a continued role for a school board liaison to the committee. Mr. Havens & Mr. Atseff stated that the intent is to have the “power team” continue to provide oversight and to invite the current members to continue to serve. | |||
Mr. Nicholson stated he is willing to continue to serve as school board liaison to the committee. | |||
On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote of 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. |
XV. LIAISON & COMMITTEE REPORTS | |||
A. | FOUR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION |
Mrs. Lyke invited board members to suggest topics for program meetings during the 2009-2010 school year and noted a meeting of the program planning committee on June 29th. |
XVI. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT | |||
A. | Mrs. Brown, supra, asked what impact an elementary foreign language program would have on high need students and what scheduling conflicts might occur. |
B. | Mrs. Brown, supra, suggested addition of American Sign Language as foreign language and noted additional options for students using signing in past with expressive language skills. |
C. | Mrs. Brown, supra, asked why there were no parents on the committee that explored addition |
of a foreign language at the elementary level. |
D. | Mrs. Brown, supra, asked about efforts to meet the needs of advanced math students at the elementary level. |
XVII. ADDITIONAL BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS |
A. | Mr. Robusto reviewed the schedule for the annual evaluation of the superintendent of schools. |
XVIII. | ADJOURNMENT | ||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Newman offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
Respectfully submitted, |
JAMES E. SWITZER | |||||||||||||||||||
School District Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||
APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |||||||||||||||||||
The foregoing minutes of the Board of | |||||||||||||||||||
Education were submitted for review | |||||||||||||||||||
& (approved as presented)(corrected | |||||||||||||||||||
as noted) at the meeting of | |||||||||||||||||||
June 25, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
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School District Clerk |
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