The plans showed new and revised uses of existing classroom spaces at each of the schools and the scope of changes at the high school for new science and applied technology classrooms, re-located art classrooms, expansion of the cafeteria dining room and re-location of the fitness center, among others. Updates to the classrooms built in the 1950’s and 1960’s were also noted.
 
Renovations to entry and lobby areas to meet security and monitor access at Freewill Elementary School and Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School were noted
 
 
Mr. Havens stated that the architect will use the feedback from staff review of these plans to develop final project drawings. Trustees will view those plans at a future meeting, hopefully in January.
 
Mrs. Lyke asked if any discussion has occurred on changing classroom lighting. She noted that she recently experienced headaches when attending a meeting in the middle school’s library-media center and that recent discussions at some state meetings have noted the importance of classroom environment on learning. She suggested that the architect explore the issue.
 
Mr. Havens stated that no funds were earmarked in the project for new lighting but improvements to existing fixtures could occur as part of renovations and improvements.
 
Mrs. Brunner asked about the roof leak in a storage area noted in the design review team minutes at Freewill Elementary School. Mr. Havens noted the leak was traced to roof flashing and that district staff would make repairs. The item is not structural in nature.
 
Mrs. Brunner asked if items discovered in the design review process are addressed now or included as capital project items. Mr. Havens stated that Mr. Atseff and Mr. Davis inspect the schools each month to monitor such needs.
 

Mr. Spring noted that some surveys and research are available in those areas and cited local efforts for orientation and mentoring of new staff members. School districts use the percentage of staff turnover as one measure of effectiveness.
 
Mrs. Lyke asked who sponsors the model lesson plans and learning for understanding programs. Mr. Spring reviewed the credentials of the authors of the program through the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). He also reviewed local staff development efforts underway in this area.
 
 

 

Mrs. Brunner asked what impact the new federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) regulations have had on our district and if they have precedence over state laws and regulations.

Mr. Spring stated that local districts are still sorting out the changes in reporting and paperwork and some regulations are still emerging. The major effect on our district is a sharper focus on issues already measured – student achievement, staff training and performance. He noted that states must comply with NCLB in order to receive federal aid or grants.

 

Mr. Havens stated that NCLB also includes assessment of student achievement at each grade level rather than at the traditional fourth, fifth and eighth grades in New York State. One expected advantage over state testing is that local districts will conduct the assessments and have immediate results to use in making necessary program adjustments.

 

Mr. Havens thanked trustees for their input and stated it will assist in budget development.

 

C.	MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

    

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 December 31, 2002 as follows:

(copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

(1)	Revenue Status Report: 62% of budgeted revenues have arrived.

 

(2)	Expense Report – General Fund: 33% of the general fund allocations spent to date; appropriations in good shape.

 

(3)	Capital Fund: No changes from prior reports.

 

(4)	School Lunch Fund: No change from prior reports.

 

(5)	Other Funds (Special Aid, Bus Purchase Reserve, Unemployment, Liability Reserve):

No change from prior reports.

 

D.	STUDENT QUESTIONS

 

(1)

Zachary Reno, 4671 Walworth-Ontario Road, Walworth, asked if the planned additions, renovations and improvements presented earlier this evening were due to due to growth in student population or financial reasons. Mr. Havens noted that pupil enrollment, state achievement standards and changing program needs were each factors that impact these improvements.

 

IX.	RECESS:    8:17 p.m.

  

X.

RECONVENE:

8:28 p.m.

 

XI.

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

        

APPOINTMENTS:

James Tiffin, mathematics teacher, assigned to the middle school, a one-year, part-time appointment (.80 FTE) effective December 18, 2002 through June 30, 2003 @ $32,750, prorated (replacement for Jennifer Weber, .80 FTE home & careers position)

Additional Appointment of Extra-Duty Positions • 2002– 2003 School Year

See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting

SUPPORTIVE STAFF:

APPOINTMENTS:

Meg Dostman, teacher aide, assigned to the high school, (Eagle Ventures program), a permanent civil service appointment effective February 1, 2003 @ $8.15 per hour (having served a successful probationary period)

Joyce Jackson, registered professional nurse, assigned to the middle school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2003 @ $15.43 per hour (having served a successful probationary period)

   

	Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION to approve the personnel changes as recommended by the superintendent of schools. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

  

B. CSE & CPSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

   

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. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adopt the following RESOLUTIONS for pupil placements by the CSE/CPSE, TO WIT:

(1) to approve the recommendation for CSE pupil placements,

      

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 CPSE pupil placements:

       

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 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

C. CONSENSUS AGENDA

 

(1)	Reports of the School District Treasurer (11/30/02)
(2)	Resolution to Accept Annual Audit of Extra-Classroom Activity Funds, FY Ending 6/30/02
(3)	Resolution to Purchase of School Busses (School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund)

           

	Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
Mr. Atseff noted that the variance in price of 66-passenger school busses reflects the addition of storage compartments on two (2) of the vehicles.
Mr. Atseff stated that recent changes by the NYS Education Department on uses of school bus purchase reserve funds will require that these proposed purchases appear as a ballot item for voter consideration at the annual school election in May. To insure timely delivery of the vehicles, school districts place orders pending voter approval.
Mr. Wyse stated that he has accompanied students on busses with and without the storage compartments and noted the value of the additional space for transporting equipment for athletic teams and musical groups, among others.
Having reviewed the $2800 total price difference to include storage compartments in each of the four-(4) 66-passenger vehicles, he suggested an increase in the total purchase price to allow the option to include storage compartments on these four (4) vehicles. Mr. Havens noted that school bus purchases are aidable at 67% for our district.
	Mr. Griswold offered a MOTION, seconded by Mrs. Brunner, 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 November 30, 2002 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book)

 

(2)	Adopt a RESOLUTION to accept the annual audit of Extra-Classroom Activity Funds, FY Ending 6/30/02, TO WIT:

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE
ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR EXTRA CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUNDS
(Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002)

 
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby accept the Report on Accounts & Financial Statements of the Extra Classroom Activity Accounts for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002 as prepared by Raymond P. Wager, CPA, P.C., independent auditors, and authorize and direct the district clerk to forward certified copies and issue public notice as required by law (copy filed in clerk's file)
 

(3)	Adopt a RESOLUTION to authorize purchase of school busses from the School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund, with total amount to allow storage compartments in each of the 66-passenger busses, if desired, TO WIT:

 

          

	RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDUITURE OF FUNDS
	FROM THE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND
FOR PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSSES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby authorize expenditure of funds in a total amount of $364,877.20 from the school bus purchase reserve fund for purchase of school busses, as noted below, at New York state contract prices, as recommended by the superintendent of schools, for the 2003-2004 school year:
Four (4) 66-passenger school busses @ $70,329.00 each
	Two (2) 28-passenger school busses @ $41,780.60 each

 

Mr. Wyse asked what disposition is made of any excess monies in the extra-classroom activity fund for the graduating senior class. Mr. Atseff stated it is transferred to the student council fund.

 

Mrs. Lyke asked if training is provided for students and staff who serve as student treasurers and faculty advisors for extra-curricular activities. Mr. Atseff reviewed the orientation and training provided to meet state requirements for management of these extra-classroom funds. Mrs. Lyke noted that this is a valuable learning experience for our students.

 

Mr. Havens noted that the presentation on model schools at a future meeting will include information on related kinds of learning experiences for students.

     

Mr. Triou stated that he finds the monthly revenue and expense reports valuable and informative. He asked if we could expect the budget development cycle for 2003-2004 to be any better than last year.
Mr. Havens stated he is attending a statewide superintendents’ meeting in Albany next week that will include meetings with state legislative leaders and our local legislators. He hopes to obtain additional information on state aid for 2003-2004 at that time. While prospects for additional state aid are not great, he believes our district is in good shape based on financial decisions made for the 2002-2003 school year.
Mr. Griswold noted the Governor’s State of the State address indicated only items related to public security are protected in the new state budget.
On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote of 9 Ayes, 0 Nays.

 

XII. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Donald Anderson, 6803 Lakeside Road, Ontario, addressed the Board of Education on the following items:

 

(1)	Consideration of moisture concerns that result in dampness in carpeting in the last two classrooms on both sides of the wing now used by BOCES classes at the high school, especially after heavy rainfall, as part of design of 2002 capital improvement project
(2)	Note of announcement by Fairport schools to build one less wing on a planned new elementary school due to construction cost increases and question if the construction design firm or architect have any final cost estimates for our 2002 capital improvement project
(3)	Question if the asbestos abatement in the 2002 capital improvement project at Ontario Primary School (floor tiles) addresses such needs 100%
(4)	Question if updates to book collection/materials will be addressed prior to any physical improvements in the high school library-media center in the 2002 capital improvement project
(5)	Question on the status of a written district curriculum
(6)	Question on anticipated uses of $218,000 balance in the 1997 capital project
(7)	Question on expected unspent balance in the 2002-2003 school budget

 

Mr. Havens noted that final cost estimates for the 2002 capital project are expected within 4 to 6 weeks, next year is the second year of a five-year plan to upgrade the collection and materials in the high school library-media center by $42,000 each year, the asbestos abatement is expected to address all visible concerns, written curriculum units, slated for completion in June, will appear on the web site for access by parents and residents, unspent funds from the 1997 capital project may provide funding for creating access by disabled persons to north gym at Ontario Elementary School and the district is on target for fund balance as proposed in the 2002-2003 budget.

 

XIII. ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

A.	Mrs. Brunner extended compliments to Mrs. Lori Eaton-Smith and local town historians on the photo display of one-room schoolhouses in the conference room.

 

B.	Mr. Triou asked if a new telephone system is still included in the 2002 capital improvement project; Mr. Havens stated it is.

 

C.	Mr. Triou stated he feels that the district web page has progressed and looks forward to additional opportunities to provide information for parents. Mr. Havens noted that additional features are planned, and acknowledged the efforts by Mr. Switzer on the new district history page.

            

XIV.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 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

January 22, 2003

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School District Clerk

JES/jes:wp

 

Att. 3

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
_____________________________________________________________

 
To:  Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
From:  Abi Buddington, Director of Human Resources
Re:  Personnel Action
Date:  January 22, 2003
 
The following is submitted for your review and approval.
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
 
Resignations:
 
 None
 
Leave of Absence:
 
 None
 
Appointments:
 
 None
 
SUPPORT STAFF
 
Resignations:
 
 None
 
Leave of Absence:
 
 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE RESOLUTION

 
WHEREAS, Monica Ambeau has been employed as a bus driver; and
 
WHEREAS, Monica Ambeau has been continuously absent from work since June 5, 2001; and
 

WHEREAS , Monica Ambeau has exhausted all available paid leave time; and

 
WHEREAS, Monica Ambeau continues to be unable to perform the duties of her position as a result of a disability resulting from occupational injury or disease as defined in the workers’ compensation law.
 
NOW THEREFORE; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that Monica Ambeau shall be determined to be on unpaid leave status as of January 22, 2003
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Monica Ambeau shall be entitled to such rights as are provided in Section 71 and Section 73 of the Civil Service Law.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this leave of absence shall run concurrently with any other leave entitlement.
 
Appointments:
 
 None

 

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