BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA

Mr. Robusto stated that public comment is some of the most valuable time spent by trustees who appreciate input from speakers. While immediate responses are not always possible, follow-up will occur if needed. He asked speakers to confine their remarks to five (5) minutes. Persons wishing to speak should first be recognized by the school board president, then identify themselves, any organization they may be representing at the meeting, and the agenda topic.

Susan Brown,7518 Knickerbocker Road, Ontario, suggested that the Board of Education provide a list or state the items included on agenda enclosures at each meeting. She does not believe she should wait until after the meeting to learn such information.

Mrs. Brown, supra, stated that she is dismayed at the revision to the year-end school schedule and impression she feels it leaves about the value of instructional time.

Joseph Beck, 557 Bills Road, Macedon, a fifth grade student at Freewill Elementary School, read a statement to thank his band teacher, Michael Walker, for his support in the tuba holiday program, the International Tuba Day on May 7^th and the special Echo Taps event last week on Armed Services Day along a 40-mile route between the national cemeteries in Elmira and Bath. Mr. Walker was present to acknowledge this surprise tribute. Trustees added their compliments to Mr. Walker for his efforts.

X. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Wyse extended welcome to Mr. Davis as a member of the Board of Education.

Mr. Wyse extended thanks to Mr. Blankenberg for the volunteer appreciation award that he received from Section V.

Mrs. Lyke extended welcome to Mr. Davis as a member of the Board of Education.

Mrs. Lyke extended compliments to middle school students and staff for the recent art show and to district-wide students and staff for the art show at the annual school election.

Mr. Davis extended thanks to trustees who encouraged him to make the step as a school trustee candidate and to the residents who placed their confidence in him at the annual school election.

XI.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS


	A. Mr. Robusto extended *compliments* to everyone involved with the recent *junior prom.*

	B. Mr. Robusto relayed positive comments from residents on the recent DWI danger presentation as part of pre-prom orientation and *thanked* all parties involved in planning and presenting the event.

XII.

REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Mr. Havens reported that he has provided written communications to two (2) residents who posed questions at the prior Board of Education meeting.

XIII.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS NIGHT

Mr. Havens noted that the annual undergraduate awards night program is set for Tuesday, May 31^st at 7:00 p.m. in the performing arts center at the high school and invited trustees to attend.

REVIEW RESULTS OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION • May 17, 2005

Mr. Havens congratulated trustees on the approval of the proposed school budget and renewal of the school bus purchase reserve fund at the annual school election on May 17^th. He reviewed the margin of approval on each proposition and the number of budget and ballot items approved in our region. He added that the local margin of approval was smaller than in prior years and the he plans to increase informational efforts for voters in future years.

Trustees expressed thanks to voters for their approval of the ballot items this year and their continued support of the school district.

Mr. Griswold asked how the total voter turnout compared to prior years. Mr. Switzer provided information.

PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC REPORT • THIRD QUARTER • 2004-2005

Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Laurence Spring, assistant superintendent for instruction, to present the academic report for the third quarter of the 2004-2005 school year. (copy of report filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

Mr. Spring reviewed the continued success of the teacher coach for language arts and maintaining the high standards in math at 94% and 95%. He noted the excellent results of the increased emphasis on reading and writing activities in the middle school, reported in detail at the prior meeting, and reviewed the achievement levels at the high school in English, science, social studies, foreign language and math.

He added that the first year of the full day program for kindergarten is working well and reviewed the state requirements for passing and mastery for varied subjects and grade levels.

RESULTS OF ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS TEST

Mr. Havens introduced Mrs. Cox, Mr. La Ruche, Mr. Siracuse and Mr. Armocida, principals of Freewill Elementary School, Ontario Primary School, Ontario Elementary School and Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, respectively, to review the results of state exams in math and language arts.

They reviewed graphs that showed the achievement of students at varied grade levels and the significant improvements over the past six (6) years. They shared examples of efforts made to achieve these results by staff members.

Mr. Havens displayed graphs which showed the second place ranking of local fourth grade test scores and eighth place for eighth graders among 59 school districts in the region and complimented staff members for their fine efforts that led to these results (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

Mr. Havens noted read a letter he received from former trustee Helen Hightower in congratulations to the school district for the excellent improvement and standing in test scores and her view that the excellent scores reflect a “truly educated student body, not just good test takers.”

Mr. Havens presented framed copies of the graphs that reflect the achievement levels to each of the principals and to Mr. Spring in recognition of their leadership efforts. This achievement was further acknowledged by trustees, school officials and visitors present by a round of applause.

STUDENT QUESTIONS

(1)

J. Chamberlin, 387 Berg Road, Ontario, asked if the construction project at the high school would pose any interruptions for final exams: Mr. Havens reviewed plans in place to prevent such interruptions.

(2)

Shawn Nagel, 1507 Ridge Road, Ontario, noted that he plans a career in teaching physical education and expressed his support for including physical education credits as a graduation requirement; Mr. Havens noted that proposed revisions to local graduation requirements do include physical education although state regulations do not at the present time.

(3)

Melanie Godown, 3909 Orchard Street, Walworth, asked for a definition of the term “mastery” as used in the report on test scores earlier this evening; Mr. Havens provided an explanation of the term.

(4)

Brenna Mangano, 7021 Fisher Road, Ontario, stated that she and some students have met with Mr. Havens about boosting school spirit at the high school. She asked how the school board and school administrators can help restore school spirit for the next year. Mr. Havens noted that efforts were planned in that area.

(5)

James Johnston, 3609 High Street, Walworth, noted the impact on students of the excessive turnover in biology teachers and asked how school officials handle such issues. Mr. Havens noted that the initial departure of the teacher was not known in advance and its occurrence during the year was not typical for staff vacancies. He stated that school officials share the concern about continuity and are working to remedy the situation.

(6)

Brenna Mangano, supra, noted that more the 50% of students withdrew from the advanced placement biology course this year.

(7)

James Johnston, supra, asked about the status of the high school principal now on a leave of absence. Mr. Havens explained that school officials must respect the confidentiality of all parties and compared it to a private conversation a student might have with him or another school official which the student expects would not be repeated to others.

(8)

Brenna Mangano, supra, asked if there is a future time when students would receive an explanation on the status of the high school principal; Mr. Havens stated many factors would impact that issue.

XIV.

RECESS: 8:35 p.m.

XV. RECONVENE:

8:45 p.m.

XVI. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Susan Brown, supra, noted the state regulations for instructional services for students with special educational needs and asked if the Board of Education had considered providing a summer program for those students to provide support for higher passing and mastery levels on state exams as reviewed during this evening’s meeting. Mr. Havens was asked to provide information to Mrs. Brown.

XVII.

ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mrs. Brunner noted she attended the recent concert by students at Ontario Primary School at the performing arts center. She noted the exuberance of the children and their impressive presentation of a selection in German.

Mrs. Brunner stated as a senior member of the Board of Education she has shared in concerns about student achievement levels in prior years and commended the building and district staff members and leadership personnel and students and their parents for their fine efforts as reflected in the report this evening on state test results as a senior board member. She added that she is proud to serve as member of the Board of Education in this district.

Mr. Griswold stated he shared the views expressed by Mrs. Brunner and noted his satisfaction that the improvements have occurred based on emphasis for same in goals set by the Board of Education and school officials.

Mrs. Lyke stated that the use of data as presented this evening provides a clear illustration of both the needs that existed and the excellent results that have occurred.

Mrs. Brunner noted that local efforts to analyze data and plan efforts for improvement are in line with statewide standards for achievement and instruction.

Mr. Havens noted that the students, teachers and building leaders are the personnel who “make it happen” and stated that it is wonderful to observe the fine results of their hard work.

XVIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel)

Mr. Griswold offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting,at 8:49 p.m., for an executive session on personnel matters pertaining to specific persons. 7 Ayes, O Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried.

XIX. RECONVENE:

9:53 p.m.

XX.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ITEMS

A. ELENBE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

Cast members and their director visited the meeting to announce that the high school student musical “Beauty and the Beast” had earned overall second place and best supporting actor in the Elenbe Student Musical Awards in Newark this evening. They presented the trophy award to Mr. Havens on behalf of the cast and crew. Trustees extended congratulations to the students and their director.

XXI.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 p.m. 7 Ayes, O Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, 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 9, 2005

---------------------------

School District Clerk

JES/jes:wp

Att. 2

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1. Community Service- As part of meeting the competencies in Commencement Outcome #1: Citizen , all students will participate in a meaningful, community based, learning experience before graduation. Twenty (20) hours of community service will be completed by the end of their senior year. A minimum of five (5) hours will be completed each year; however, students may finish the requirement early.

Students will choose from a list, approved by the building principal, of places to volunteer, work as a class or, with approval of the building principal, they may choose their own sites. Each school year, the high school administration will provide a list of approved sites to the superintendent of schools. The approve list will also appear on the district website and in the community service booklet.

Content: Content will vary depending on the site. The community service goal is to have students making meaningful connections and enrich the lives of others through unpaid service. The service should benefit individuals, public organizations or the community.

Certification: The advisory teacher will certify community service with final sign off from the building principal.

2. Parenting & Personal Finance Courses – As part of New York State requirements, all students must complete a course in parenting and personal finance. This two-part program meets that requirement as well as providing students skills in Commencement Outcome #5: Consumer and Commencement Outcome #7: Parent & Family Member .

Content: The parenting course will minimally include roles and responsibilities of parenting, growth and development, and healthy family systems. The personal finance/managing your money course will include banking, budgeting, insurance and retirement, saving and investing, credit, taxes, the job process and consumer rights and protection

Certification: A passing grade of 65% will signify that this requirement has been met.

3. Co-curricular Participation- All students will participate in at least one (1) semester of a club or one (1) sport by the conclusion of their senior year. This component will help students achieve the competencies in Commencement Outcome #4: Leader . The high school administration will certify that the student has met his or her co-curricular participation requirement.

Content: Sports team content will vary. Clubs will be student run, teach leadership skills and Robert’s Rules of Order, and have a community service component.

Certification: The building principal will certify that students have satisfied the requirement through club participation. The director of athletics will certify student participation in a sport.

4. Internship- All students will complete a forty (40) hour internship between the end of their sophomore year and January of their senior year. The internship is a culminating activity providing students more in-depth experience in an area in which they may wish to pursue a career. This helps achieve the skills needed for Commencement Outcome #2: Worker/Wage Earner/Business Owner . Students enrolled in the technical career center or the new visions programs may count those programs as their internship experience.

Content: The assistant superintendent for instruction will approve specific competencies for the internship.

Certification: The building principal will certify that the internship has been successfully completed.

5. Technology Application – Each student will master skills in the Microsoft Office Suite or similar business standard products. Students who can demonstrate competency in the skills may take an opt-out exam in place of the course. This program is designed to meet the competencies in Commencement Outcome #2: Worker/Wage Earner/Business Owner .

Content: Word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, presentation, web page design

Certification: A passing grade of 65% will signify that this requirement has been met.

6. Commencement Portfolio Project - As the culminating activity, all students will complete a commencement portfolio during their senior year

Content: The portfolio will include at least:
(a) Transcript
(b) Resume
(c) Cover Letter
(d) Interest Inventory
(e) Record Of Community Service And/Or Leadership
(f) Participation In Co-Curricular Activity
(g) Examples Of Quality Work Representing All Commencement Outcomes & Demonstrating Adult Roles And Skills
(h) Oral Presentation Of Portfolio Contents
(i) Oral Presentation Of Student’s Interest Area
(j) Explanation Of Student’s Self Reflection Paper
(k) Career Plan

For each student’s exhibition, he or she must select a person from the business community or someone knowledgeable in their interest field and another person of their choice, not a parent or guardian, to be part of the assessment panel.

Certification: The student’s advisory teacher will certify the commencement portfolio has been successfully completed. The senior project research paper will be included in the English 12 course and graded by the English 12 teacher. The advisory teacher will certify the project is completed at a distinction, mastery or not mastery level. A distinction or mastery level is required for graduation.

7:35		Public Comment
7:40		Board Member Comments
7:45		Board President’s Comments

7:50		Action Item Report

7:55		Superintendent’s Report:

1.	Personnel Action
		Att. 2
2.	CSE/CPSE Action
		Att. 3
3.	Consensus Agenda:
		Att. 4

a.	Treasurer’s Report
b.	Award Bids
c.	Approve Health Contracts
d.	Accept Gift to the District


9:15		Adjournment


Next Meeting: June 23, 2005 7:30 p.m.
Ontario Elementary Conference Room

To:	Board of Education

From:	Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
	(Prepared by Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources)

Re:	Personnel Action

Date:	June 9, 2005

The following is submitted for your review and approval.

DATE: June 9, 2005
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: District Office Conference Room

7:30	Approval of Agenda/Approval of Meeting Minutes
		Att. 1

1.	Construction Update
2.	Graduation Information

3.	Wayne Central Foundation/Naming Rights

4.	Student Questions

District Mission Statement
Based on the belief that all students can learn, the staff of the Wayne Central School District accepts the responsibility to teach all students, regardless of differences, the fundamental skills. We further accept the responsibility to challenge all students to attain higher levels of achievement. Wayne Central will provide the opportunity, environment, and encouragement to meet this goal while developing the whole child, physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.


Tenure Recommendation:

The following teachers are being recommended by the Superintendent for appointment to tenure according to the tenure area and date listed:

Name	Tenure Area Date_____________________
Sarah Fry
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Shari Sohn
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Patricia Dombroski
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Jill Ghysel
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Daniel Kielon
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Sarah Lohr
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Christine Uetz
	Elementary Education August 31, 2005
Tara Fisher
	Health August 31, 2005
Martin Molisani
	Health August 31, 2005
Amber Wawrzaszek
	Math August 31, 2005
James Tiffin
	Math August 31, 2005
Diane Wolcott
	Reading Coordinator August 31, 2005
Jacqueline Shiers
	Special Education August 31, 2005
Rebecca Walzer
	Social Studies August 31, 2005
Erin O’Brien
	Social Studies August 31, 2005
Gregory Geesler
	Social Studies August 31, 2005
Danielle Powelczyk
	Technology August 31, 2005

Teaching Assistant:
Patricia Genesky
	Teaching Assistant September 3, 2005


Resignations:

Edward Currier, Science Teacher, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, effective July 1, 2005. For purpose of retirement.

Richard Galvin, School Counselor, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, effective June 30, 2005. For purpose of retirement.

Diana Page, Science-Biology Teacher, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, effective June 30, 2005. For personal reasons.

Carolyn Stowe, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, effective June 30, 2005. For purpose of retirement.


Leave of Absence:

Jennifer Borowiak, Reading Teacher, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, an extension of unpaid leave of absence effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. For purpose of child rearing.

Suellen Terranova, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, an unpaid FMLA disability leave anticipated September 1, 2005 through January 20, 2006. For purpose of child rearing.

Appointments:

Nicole Welch, ELA Coach, assigned to Ontario Elementary and Freewill Elementary Schools, a re-assignment effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 at contract salary. Replacement for James Adamo (retirement).


Summer Appointments:

8^th Grade to 9^th Grade Transitional Program: Rate- $25.00/hr
	Jackie Courtney
	Greg Geesler
	Jackie Shiers
	Francis Gough
	Julie Green

Summer Reading Camp: Rate- $25.00/hr
	Jeanne Robillard Andrea Dysart
	Julie Diffenderfer Shari Hurny
	Carrie St. Pierre Patricia Thomas
	Brenda Drexler Jason Carter
	Cynthia Coomber Rebecca Fiestel
	Elizabeth Hennessy Jennifer Becker
	Alexandra Balta Cynthia Rutan

Summer Special Education Program: Rate- $25/hr (Professional)

	Pam Buddendeck Mary Rosdahl
	Krista Surowsky Sharon Hetzler
	Veronica Steele David Tinnes
	Stephanie Collins Marcy Smith
	Diane Hartley

Summer Special Education Program: Rate- contract (Paraprofessional and RN)

	Alison Palmer Joyce-Ann Collier
	Amber Tyler Theresa Morris
	Anne Bulman Colleen Boyce
	Maxine Grumley Kristen Liberti-Bauerschmidt
	Barrie Krochmalech Kathy Tortorella Cross
	Joyce Catalano Chris Lawrence

Name	Team	Step	WCS Years	Level	Incentive	Salary	Total
Bill Jordan	Girls Varsity Soccer	13	13	B	287	4264	4551
Robert Taylor	Girls JV Soccer	8	6	E		2842	2842
Brad LaBarge	Girls Modified Soccer	5	5	F		2543	2543
Tracy Watson	Girls Modified Soccer	2	2	F		2245	2245
Tim Mattle	Boys Varsity Soccer	15	13	B	287	4565	4852
Kevin Shoemaker	Boys JV Soccer	12	12	E	287	3067	3354
Thomas Gentile	Boys Modified Soccer			F
.	Boys Modified Soccer			F
Justin Marino	Vol. Asst. B Var Soccer
.	Girls Varsity Volleyball			D
.	Girls JV Volleyball			E
MJ Hoffman	Girls Modified Volleyball	23	21	G	577	3142	3719
Craig Wert	Boys Varsity Volleyball	10	7	D		3666	3666
.	Boys JV Volleyball			E
David Leone	Boys Modified Volleyball	1	6	G		1945	1945
Dolores Fox	Girls Varsity Tennis	2	2	F		2245	2245
.	Girls JV Tennis			G
.	G & B Varsity X-C			E
.	G & B Modified X-C			G
Dave Marean	Head Varsity Football	10	10	B	287	4264	4551
Mike Grasta	Asst. Varsity Football	5	5	E		2842	2842
.	Asst. Varsity Football			E
Mark MacMillan	Head JV Football	8	8	D		3292	3292
William Mitchell	Asst. JV Football	7	7	E		2842	2842
Doug Casey	Head Modified Football	3	24	E	577	2694	3271
Josh Dougherty	Asst. Modified Football	2	2	F		2245	2245
.	Fall Varsity Cheerleading			D
	Fall JV Cheerleading			G
Dan Harris	Varsity Golf	4	9	G		2247	2247
	JV Golf

Name	Team	Stipend
Andy Struzik	Varsity Baseball	$347.00
Brian Knebel	JV Baseball	$139.00
Bob Taylor	Varsity Softball	$347.00
Tracy Watson	JV Softball	$139.00
Charlie Roods	B. Varsity Track	$347.00
Colin Roods	B. Varsity Track Asst.	$13.00
Riley Wheaton	G. Varsity Track	$347.00
Josh Dougherty	G. Varsity Track Asst.	$139.00
Tim Mattle	B. Varsity Tennis	$347.00

First Name	Last Name	First Name	Last Name
Karl	Aman	Victor	Ingrassia
Evelyn	Baccoli-Lang	Elizabeth	Johns
Tracy	Beachner	Kerstin	Kapture
Janis	Becker	John	Kiever
Tracy	Beechner	Jaime (NR)	LeBerth
Margaret	Birx	Grace	Lee
Jeremy	Bozzelli	Adrienne	Livadas
Christopher	Brandt	Ashley	Lynch
Anthony	Cappadonia	Tracy	Maier
Krista	Catherwood	Jessica	Rice
Danielle	Conte	Dan	Ruetz
John, Jr	Contino	Damien	Rzepka
Emily	Dlugosh	Abbey	Saxby
Brittany	Drexler	Heather	Scheidt
Bryan	Duffy	Aleya	Shehata
Melissa	Herman	Virginia	Steven
Zachary	Hill	Perlis J. (PJ)	Trahan
Julie	Hillegeer	Carrie	VanCassele
Mary Ashley	Hoch	Cara	VanderBrook
		Kathleen	Wright

1.	Henry Schein 135 Duryea Rd. Melville, NY 11747		$1,020.24
2.	Medco Supply Co. 500 Fillmore Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14150	10%	1,368.14
3.	Moore Medical PO Box 2740 New Britain, Ct.	16%	1,168.17
4.	William V. MacGill & Co. 720 Annoreno Dr., PO 369 Addison, IL 60101	5%	943.40
5.	Abilitations One Sportime Way Atlanta, GA 30340	12%	2,194.78
6.	Aluminium Athletic Equipment 1000 Enterprise Dr. Royerssord, PA 19468	15%	8,260.30
7.	Anaconda Sports, Inc. 85 Katrine Lane Lake Katrine, NY 124449-5138		1,585.06
8.	Anthem Sports, LLC 12 Alice Court Pawcatuck, CT 06379	3%	1,483.72
9.	Cannon Sports PO Box 11179 Burbank, CA 91510-1179		491.44

10.	FlagHouse, Inc. 610 Flaghouse Dr. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604-32116	10%	620.75
11.	Gopher Sport PO Box 998 Owatonna, MN 55060-0998	15%	2,423.96
12.	Great Lakes Sports PO Box 447 Lambertville, MI 48144		1,995.38
13.	Jim Dalberth Sporting Goods 926 Genesee Street Rochester, NY 14611		6,939.06
14.	Laux Sporting Goods 25 Pineview Dr., Aud. Ind. Pk Amherst, NY 14228		6,125.57
15.	M_F Athletic PO Box 8090 Cranston, RI 02920	10%	829.55
15.	NEFF 8022 Fir Drive Clay, NY 13041		2,580.10
16.	Passon’s Sports PO Box 49 Jenkintown, PA 19046	10%	2,760.92
17.	Pocket Full of Therapy PO Box 174 Morganville, NJ 07551		235.73
18.	Premier Sports Center 374 Greece Ridge Ctr. Dr. Rochester, NY 14626-2817	1%	3,227.40
19.	Reliable Racing Supply 643 Upper Glen St. Queensburg, NY 12804		239.07
20.	Riddell 669 Sugar Lane Elyria, OH 44035	20%	3,683.59
21.	S&S Worldwide PO Box 513 Colchester, CT 06415-0513	10%	675.60
22.	Sportsdecals Kwik PO Box 358 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0358	1%	103.75
23.	Toth’s Sports 71 Victor Heights Pkwy. Victor, NY 14564	25%	9,773.25
24.	Wolverine Sports PO Box 1941 745 State Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48106		461.80
	Total		$61,190.73


7:00		Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance


8:30		Items for Board of Education Action:


9:00		Policy – First Reading Att. 5


IV.	RECESS: 7:43 p.m.