RESOLUTION COMMENDING THOMAS GENTILE
UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 32 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Thomas Gentile served the students and families of Wayne Central High School, and the residents of the community, as a physical education teacher, and
 
WHEREAS, Thomas Gentile developed a positive attitude for physical fitness where students learned to understand and appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy body and was someone who recognized that students respond well to high expectations through a consistent message and support from parents, and
 
WHEREAS, Thomas Gentile demonstrated his passion for soccer by initiating the Little Guys community soccer program and by coaching at all levels of interscholastic soccer where he oversaw many successful teams, and
 
WHEREAS, Thomas Gentile also coached tennis where he emphasized to students the importance of continuing this lifetime sport as a way of maintaining good health, and
 
WHEREAS, Thomas Gentile understood the importance of teamwork and nature as a part of good health and took groups of students on “Ropes” courses and hiking in the peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Thomas Gentile is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas Gentile and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

RESOLUTION COMMENDING DIANE CAMERON
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF READING EDUCATION

 
WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 31 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Diane Cameron served the students and families of Ontario Primary School, Ontario Elementary School, Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, and the residents of the community, as a reading teacher, and
 
WHEREAS, Diane Cameron contributed long hours to her classroom each day with careful attention to individual student needs and encouraged elementary level children to take responsibility for their learning, and
 
WHEREAS, Diane Cameron participated in leadership and supportive roles through programs such as “Great Books” and the district spelling bee, and
 
WHEREAS, Diane Cameron shared her reading expertise with teachers by spending many hours conferencing with them and finding appropriate materials to aid in their teaching and further served the school district through membership on various committees including principal’s advisory council, basal reader adoption committee and the pupil personnel services committee, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Diane Cameron is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Diane Cameron and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

RESOLUTION COMMENDING JANICE BAXTER
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF TEACHER AIDE & TYPIST

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 10 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Janice Baxter served the students and families of Wayne Central School District, and the residents of the community, as a typist in the student services’ office and as a teacher aide at Ontario Primary School, and
 
WHEREAS, Janice Baxter was respected for her expertise in helping the student services’ office as it implemented the SASI student information system used to track district students, and
 
WHEREAS, Janice Baxter was known as someone who always had a ready smile or amusing story and someone who cheered up the student services’ office with her homegrown flowers, and
 
WHEREAS, Janice Baxter was loved by her students at Ontario Primary School and was skilled in working with children in small groups, and
 
WHEREAS, Janice Baxter was always willing to learn new strategies and new computer software to help her students become better learners, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Janice Baxter is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Janice Baxter and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

 
RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOANNE HUFF
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF
TEACHER AIDE & TEACHING ASSISTANT

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 11 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Joanne Huff served the students and families of Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, and the residents of the community, as a teacher aide and a teaching assistant, and
 
WHEREAS, Joanne Huff was respected for her work in the area of reading, in particular helping students who struggled in learning to read, and
 
WHEREAS, Joanne Huff organized middle school events such as the Edward R. Currier Luncheon and Award Ceremony, academic awards night, commended students’ breakfasts and open house, and
 
WHEREAS, Joanne Huff was known as a motivated, efficient and professional staff member in all she did and someone who was perceived as a leader by all the middle school staff members and was someone whom the middle school administration relied upon, and
 
WHEREAS, Joanne Huff was willing to share her leadership skills by serving on a number of committees including, building planning team, home-school partnership, ice cream social planning and memorial day assembly, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Joanne Huff is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Joanne Huff and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

RESOLUTION COMMENDING FRANCENE Mc CARTHY
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SPECIALEDUCATION

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 23 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Francene McCarthy served the students and families of Ontario Elementary School and Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School as a special education teacher, and
 
WHEREAS, Francene McCarthy had extensive knowledge of the special education program and the developmental needs of the children she taught and was respected for her ability to motivate and encourage the district’s most fragile learners, and
 
WHEREAS, every day, for many years, Francene McCarthy provided all staff members a Hopeworks asset-building message to inspire their work with children, and modeled those messages around students by starting a service club for them, and
 
WHEREAS, Francene McCarthy continued her work with special education children each summer through a summer skills’ program that she developed to prepare children to be successful during the regular school year, and
 
WHEREAS, Francene McCarthy shared her knowledge and skills with the district through her work with such programs as Math-a-Thon, Read to Feed, Operation Christmas Child and safety patrol, and
 
WHEREAS, Francene McCarthy served in leadership roles within the district serving as the building sub-committee representative of the Committee on Special Education and a member of the Hopeworks’ management team, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Francene McCarthy is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Francene McCarthy and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.
 

RESOLUTION COMMENDING PAULINA VANDERBROOK
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SCHOOL SECRETARY

 
WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 10 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Paula VanderBrook served the students and families of Ontario Elementary School, and the residents of the community, as the building secretary, and
 
WHEREAS, Paula VanderBrook created a warm and inviting environment for all who entered the office at Ontario Elementary School and developed a reputation for demonstrating care and respect for individual students and promoting respectful interactions among them, and
 
WHEREAS, Paula VanderBrook served as a role model for students and adults, setting high standards for herself and demonstrating a strong work ethic that was contagious to those who worked with her, and
 
WHEREAS, Paula VanderBrook was a highly confidential person who treated information regarding students, family and staff with the greatest care and discretion, and
 
WHEREAS, Paula VanderBrook was highly regarded for her work in managing the schedules, activities and styles of the four different principals that worked with her, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Paula VanderBrook is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Paula VanderBrook and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.
 

RESOLUTION COMMENDING GAYLE FLATT
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 26 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Gayle Flatt served the students and families of Wayne Central School District, and the residents of the community, as a school bus driver, and
 
WHEREAS, Gayle Flatt was kind and considerate towards her students and in turn earned their trust and respect, and
 
WHEREAS, Gayle Flatt was known to take pride in her bus and always kept it neat and tidy, and
 
WHEREAS, Gayle Flatt was respected as a careful driver who safely transported students during many winter snow storms, and
 
WHEREAS, Gayle Flatt was held in the highest esteem by her transportation supervisor who viewed her as one of his most professional drivers, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Gayle Flatt is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Gayle Flatt and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

RESOLUTION COMMENDING GAIL JOHNSEN
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
(Spanish & French)

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 16 ½ years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Gail Johnsen served the students and families of Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, and the residents of the community, as a Spanish and French teacher, and
 
WHEREAS, Gail Johnsen’s planning and instructional practices reflected a thorough understanding of the foreign language curriculum and the strategies needed to ensure student success, and
 
WHEREAS, Gail Johnsen has earned the respect of her students by establishing clear standards of conduct and responding to students in a way that was appropriate and respectful of their dignity, and
 
WHEREAS, Gail Johnsen continued her professional learning by attending such programs as strengthening foreign language instruction, reading and writing in the LOTE classroom and practical strategies for working successfully with struggling students, and
 
WHEREAS, Gail Johnsen shared her skills and leadership through her work in planning foreign language dessert night, and serving on the instructional excellence committee, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Gail Johnsen is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Gail Johnsen and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.
 

RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROSEMARY SGABELLONE
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SCHOOL NURSING

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 20 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Rosemary Sgabellone served the students and families of James A. Beneway High School, and the residents of the community, as a school nurse, and
 
WHEREAS, Rosemary Sgabellone was respected for her work in the area of nursing by her peers and provided mentoring to newer employees, and
 
WHEREAS, Rosemary Sgabellone was known as someone who cared about students and provided time and counsel to them during their time of need, and
 
WHEREAS, Rosemary Sgabellone demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with students facing difficult issues, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Rosemary Sgabellone is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rosemary Sgabellone and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October12, 2006.
 

RESOLUTION COMMENDING BARBARA PELLEGRINO
UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
IN THE FIELD OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

WHEREAS, said retirement concludes a career of 26 years of service to the Wayne Central School District, and

WHEREAS, Barbara Pelligrino served the students and families of Wayne Central School District, and the residents of the community, as a school bus driver, and
 
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelligrino was respected by her students and parents as a caring person, and
 
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelligrino was someone who always kept her bus neat and tidy, and
 
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelligrino was always willing to lend a hand assisting others and subsequently contributing to a smooth running department, and
 
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelligrino was known as a tolerant, cooperative person who always considered others first, and
 
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes that the contributions of each employee are essential to student achievement and success.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the service of Barbara Pelligrino is recognized and commended, with grateful appreciation, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Barbara Pelligrino and that the school district clerk is hereby directed to cause the text of this resolution to appear in the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of October 11, 2007.

 

On the question, the RESOLUTIONS were adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Lyke, Mr. Wyse).

 
Trustees shared duties to read into the record the customized resolutions for each of the retirees present and joined Mr. Havens and building principals in presentations of a framed certificate and a copy of the customized resolution to each retiree present. Those present were Mrs. Vanderbrook, Mrs. Mc Carthy, Mrs. Huff, Mrs. Cameron and Mr. Gentile.
 
School trustees, school officials, families, friends and visitors acknowledged retirees by applause in recognition of the 206 years represented by these individuals.

 

IV.	RECESS:    7:30 p.m.

 

Trustees, school officials and visitors joined retirees and their families for a reception in their honor.

 

V. RECONVENE:

7:50 p.m.

  

VI.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (September 27, 2007)

Mr. Havens withdrew the Spanish trip as an agenda topic and suggested replacement by discussions of the pending litigation on distribution of sales tax revenues by the County of Monroe. Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Griswold, to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting, as revised, and the minutes of the meeting of September 27, 2007, as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Lyke, Mr. Wyse), Carried.

 

VII.

PUBLIC COMMENT - None

 
VIII.     BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

A.	Mrs. Newman extended compliments to all parties involved with planning and presentation of Homecoming Weekend 2007 and noted the great spirit that was evident at the event.

 

B.	Mr. Schultz noted that substantial interest was expressed at the recent international baccalaureate open house at the high school which was attended was by appx. thirty (30) families.

 

IX.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

 

A. Mr. Robusto stated his renewed admiration for our school board and district after hearing the challenges and issues as shared by presidents and vice-presidents at a recent meeting of same sponsored by the Four County School Boards Association

 

X.

REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-None

 

XI.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.	INVITATION FROM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

 

Mr. Havens introduced Julie Weidener, president of the local chapter of the National Honor Society, who presented invitations to trustees to attend the induction ceremony for new members on November 13th at 7 p.m. at the high school’s performing arts center.

 

B.	PROPOSED LITIGATION • DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX BY MONROE COUNTY

                

Mr. Havens presented the change in distribution of the sales tax by the County of Monroe for review and consideration by the Board of Education.

He noted that the Monroe County Legislature has approved a recommendation from Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks to re-distribute sales tax revenue and use those funds to cover Medicaid costs for the county. Our school district would lose appx. $12,000 based on the small portions of the Towns of Penfield and Webster located within district boundaries.

Several school districts have joined in a lawsuit to challenge this action. Similar legal action was pursued, successfully, by school districts, including ours, in the past to keep sales tax distribution intact.

While the amount of revenue for our district from the Monroe County sales tax is significantly less than the amount of sales tax received from the County of Wayne ($830,000), there is some concern that success of any change in distribution of the Monroe County sales tax could preclude a change in the distribution of sales tax in Wayne County. Mr. Havens noted that only four (4) counties in New York State - Wayne, Monroe, Onondaga and Erie - continue to shares sales tax revenues with school districts.

Mr. Havens stated that the Wayne County Education Coalition plans a meeting to discuss these issues and possible implications for school districts in Wayne County. He has sample resolutions which Monroe County school districts are adopting for consideration by the Board of Education at the next meeting.

Discussion on the topic is generally summarized as follows:

Mr. Schultz asked for clarification of the new sales tax re-distribution proposal compared to a similar proposal two (2) years ago. Mr. Havens provided details.

Mr. Griswold asked if the previous proposal to re-distribute Monroe County sales tax was defeated and overturned; the response was yes. Mr. Havens stated that this most recent issue is based on a different point of law.

Mr. Robusto asked how school districts with territory within Monroe County are sharing in the cost of the litigation. Mr. Havens noted the cost share is based on the amount territory within each school district in Monroe County.

Mr. Havens noted that while the cost of litigation could exceed the amount of revenue ($12,000), the question relates to annual revenue from Monroe County sales tax and has potential, moiré costly implications if changes occur in the distribution of sales tax in Wayne County.

Mr. Triou asked for clarification of the method of payment of sales tax revenues; Mr. Havens provided details.

Mr. Griswold stated that the full impact of the reduced revenue from re-distribution of Monroe County sales tax is unknown since the amount of state aid paid to school districts changes each year.

Mr. Triou noted that when the Wayne County Board of Supervisors was considering the reduction in distribution of sales tax to school districts, a multi-year plan was proposed. He asked if the action by Monroe County is a single or multi-year approach. Mr. Havens stated it is a single year approach.

Mr. Nicholson asked if other counties in the state have ended or reduced distribution of sales tax revenues to school districts. Mr. Havens stated yes and reviewed details.

Mr. Havens stated that our school district is fortunate that local town supervisors have continuously supported the distribution of sales tax among school districts in Wayne County.

 

C.	PROGRESS REPORT – SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • HIGH SCHOOL

   

Mr. Havens presented the progress report on the 2007-2008 school improvement plan for the high school for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He introduced Mr. Joseph Siracuse, high school principal, to review the report (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

Joined by Mrs. Armitage and Mr. Derse, assistant principals, Mrs. Stohr and Mrs. Schwartz, counselors, and Mrs. Van Acker, work-experience coordinator, Mr. Siracuse presented a Power Point report with graphs and details on the following target areas for student achievement in 2007-2008:

 
    • 95% passing rate on Regents’ Algebra exam
   • 95% passing rate on Regents’ Comprehensive English exam
   • 98% of graduates will earn a Regents’ diploma
   • 90% of graduates will continue pursuing higher education
 
  
• Increase the passing rate on the Regents’ Global Studies 2 exam to 85%
       • Increase passing rate on Regents’ Science exams to 90%
 
 

 

Mr. Havens presented the resolution for observance of Red Ribbon Week for 2007 for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
Mrs. Newman offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Triou, to adopt a RESOLUTION for observance of Red Ribbon Week for 2007, TO WIT:

 

On the question, the RESOLUTION was adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Lyke, Mr. Wyse).

 

 

D. CONSENSUS AGENDA

(1)	Reports of the School District Treasurer (A/O 6/30/07 & 8/31/07)
(2)	Approve Internship – Kristen Miller • High School • 2007-2008
(3)	Approve Budget Transfers

       

	Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
	Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve 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 June 30, 2007 and the period ending August 31, 2007 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book)

 
 
 

               

Att. 2

MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH GRADE

SCIENCE

TEXTBOOK

POWERPOINT

PRESENTATION

Att. 3

 

  

To:	Board of Education
From:	Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
	(Prepared by Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources)
Re:	Personnel Action
Date:	November 1, 2007
The following is submitted for your review and approval.

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INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

      

RESIGNATIONS:
Patrice Ott, Art Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, effective September 2007, exact date to be determined. For personal reasons.
APPOINTMENT:
Amy McGinn, Special Education Teacher, NYS Control No. 608517051 (Initial valid through 9/1/2010) assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $37,850 (base + MS) credited with no service. Replacement for Liz Waring (re-assigned to high school ).

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SUPPORT STAFF

       

RESIGNATIONS:
Joyce Hargarther, Cleaner, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, effective November 16, 2007. For the purpose of retirement.
Delbert Rohring, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, effective October 24, 2007. For the purpose of retirement.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: None
APPOINTMENTS:
Mary Pat McAdam, 1:1 Teacher Aide, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a one year temporary Civil Service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2008 at $14.10 per hour. To support new student.
2007-08 ANNUAL STIPEND APPOINTMENTS (AMENDED):

v Club Advisors -

	Name		Activity	Bldg.		Rate
	Jennifer Agnitti		National Junior Honor Society	MS		$626.00

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Meeting

Alt. ID#

Age

Committee

Grade

Reason

Decision

Disability

Rec. School

9/25/2007

8357

16:8

Section 504

11

Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg.

Section 504

Limited Major Life Activity

Webster Christian School

9/25/2007

101771

6:11

Section 504

01

Reevaluation Transfer Student

Section 504

Limited Major Life Activity

Ontario Primary

9/25/2007

97767

9:2

Section 504

04

Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg

Section 504

Limited Major Life Activity

Freewill Elementary

9/25/2007

98869

5:4

Section 504

Kdg.

Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg

Section 504`

Limited Major Life Activity

Ontario Primary

 
 
Committee Recommendations for Board of Education Review (November 1, 2007)
 
 
Committee Recommendations for Board of Education Review (November 1, 2007)
 

Meeting

Alt. ID#

Age

Committee

Grade

Reason

Decision

Disability

Rec. School

Rec. Program

9/19/2007

101773

3:8

CPSE

Preschool

Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg.

Classified Preschool

Preschool Student with a Disability

Roosevelt Children’s Center

Speech/Language Therapy

9/19/2007

101742

2:11

CPSE

Preschool

Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg.

Classified Preschool

Preschool Student with a Disability

Home/Day Care/Pre-K Setting

Speech/Language Therapy

Att. 5
 
Wayne Central School District
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
 
Memorandum

 
 
TO:    Board of Education
FROM:  Michael Havens
RE:    Consensus Agenda
DATE:  November 1, 2007
 
 
The following items are being recommended for approval in a consensus agenda:
 
Item #1 Accept Treasurer’s Report for September 2007
 
Item #2  Adopt Middle School Science Textbook
 
  Item #3  Adopt DKR Tax Certiori Resolution
 
  Item #4  Adopt Resolution on Monroe County Sales Tax
 
  Item #5  Adopt 2007-08 Policy Committee Charge
 
       
 
   

                         Item #1

 
 

                 Item #2

Wayne Central School District
Office of Instruction
Memo
 
 
To:  The Wayne Central Board of Education, Michael Havens
From:  Bob Armocida and Kim Cox
Re:    6^th Grade Science Textbook Adoption
Date:  Oct. 26, 2007
 
 
The new textbook selection entitled, Science-A Closer Look, of MacMillian /McGraw Hill has been reviewed by the middle school science teaching staff and the middle school administration. This book will provide an additional resource to both students and teachers engaged in the teaching and learning of 6^th grade science.
 
The middle school science teaching staff have presented this textbook to the Adminstrative Council for review and approval. Based on their approval, it has been recommended for presentation and approval at the November 1, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
 
We recommend the adoption of this textbook for our grade 6 science program.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Bob Armocida
Kim Cox

 
 

                     
 
 

             Item #3
 

 

LO
 

 
RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN MONROE COUNTY SALES LITIGATION

 
 
WHEREAS, the Wayne Central School District has been named and served as a party Defendant in a lawsuit brought by Monroe County regarding sharing of sales tax revenues; and
 
WHEREAS, a total of 24 school districts have been named defendants in the lawsuit; and
 
WHEREAS, it appears that the interests of the defendant school districts in the County’s lawsuit are similar and that sharing a joint defense with other school districts would provide a united response and achieve efficiency and economy in reducing litigation costs; and
 
WHEREAS, the Board has received and considered a proposal from the firm of Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, Barrett and Reitz, P.C. to provide a joint defense; now therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District as follows:
 
1.  The firm of Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, Barrett & Reitz, P.C. is herby appointed as special counsel to represent the District in the Monroe County vs. City of Rochester, et al lawsuit, upon the terms set forth in the proposal dated May 23, 2006.
 
2.  The Officers and employees of the District are authorized and directed to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution.
 
3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.

             Item #4
 

 

LO
 

 
RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE WITH TOWN OF ONTARIO
AND COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN DKR INVESTMENT TAX CERTIORI

 
 
WHEREAS, the Wayne Central School District has developed and approved a policy in which it may provide financial assistance for litigation challenges to real property assessments in excess of $300,000, and
 
WHEREAS, the owners of Ames Plaza, also known as DKR Investors, have filed a tax certiorari petition to have their taxable assessed valuation reduced from 1,800,000 to 180,000, and
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario and the County of Wayne are seeking the support of the Wayne Central School District to share equally in the legal costs and related items in litigating this matter, and
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario seeks Wayne Central approval of the appointment of Mr. Alan Knauf as lead legal counsel on this matter,
 
NOW THEREFORE,
 
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that it agrees to participate with the Town of Ontario and the County of Wayne in sharing the legal and related expenses pertaining to the DKR Investment (Ames Plaza) tax certiorari challenge on a one third equal sharing basis.
 

 
 
 
                       Item #5
 
 

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PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE CHARGE ● 2007-2008

 

 

(1)   Conduct annual committee review of 50% of policy handbook

 

(2)   Conduct annual review of policies, regulations & exhibits that require same

 

(3)   Review and develop new and emerging policies and regulations as they arise and present for review and consideration by the Board of Education

 

(4)   Research and develop policy issues as referred by the Board of Education

 
 
Adopted by the Board of Education On ……………………….
 
 
JES/jes:wp

 

                        Att. #6
 

 


 
 
 TO:  Michael Havens
 Superintendent of Schools
FROM:  Jeffrey T. Schultz
 Audit Committee Chairman
DATE:  October 25, 2007
RE:  Independent Auditor's Report and Management Letter
 
 
Attached is a copy of the General Purpose Financial Statements and the Management Letter for the school fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, as prepared by Raymond F. Wager, CPA, P.C., Corona Executive Commons, 332 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623. As per section 170.12 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the district audit committee has reviewed the audit report and management letter with the external auditor.
 
A copy of the General Purpose Financial Statements and the Management Letter have been forwarded to the New York State Education Department, Office of Audit Services, 524 Education Building, Albany, NY 12234. The General Purpose Financial Statements must be filed by November 30 of the current fiscal year.
 
The audit committee recommends that the Board of Education adopt a resolution at the December 6, 2007, board meeting accepting the Independent Auditor's Report and the Management Letter for the fiscal year 2006-2007.
 
It will be necessary for the district clerk to file with the State Education Department a certified excerpt of the minutes of the Board of Education meeting noting the acceptance of the 2006-2007 General Purpose Financial Statements. In addition, the district clerk must publish a notice within ten days that such report is available for public inspection.
 
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