Mr. Johnson 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.

 

A.

Richard Wlos, 5810 Ontario Center Road, Ontario, noted that he has resided in the school district for 30 years and his two children are alumna, one of them serving as valedictorian of the Class of 1988. Both found their Wayne Central education valuable in higher education and their careers. He is also a long-term member and performer of the Neighborhood Acting Company (NAC) and noted that the community has many talented people who unselfishly contribute their talents to efforts such as NAC. The group has donated over $30,000 for scholarship awards to local graduates who pursue careers and studies in the performing arts. Planning for NAC’s fall musical production has started and he asked that the Board of Education consider these contributions and expedite the confirmation of dates for use of the performing arts center for that event. Mr. Havens stated that he is working with school personnel to obtain confirmation of event dates for groups such as NAC.

 

B.

Todd Van Houten, 3302 Eagles Roost Lane, Macedon, addressed the Board of Education on compensation and staffing issues related to the high school’s spring musical production. He reviewed and shared documentation in support of his request. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Havens would review the issue and provide a response to Mr. Van Houten.

     

VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

A.	Mr. Wyse extended compliments to vocal music students from the high school on their performance and behavior on the recent trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. He noted that he and Mr. Ratcliffe were pleased to join with Mr. Havens and seven other adults as chaperones for the event.

 

B.

Mrs. Brunner noted that those same students presented selections from their Williamsburg event at the vocal concert at the high school on June 10th; she noted they did an excellent job and the recognition of graduating seniors was well done. She is pleased that the trip to Williamsburg could occur as planned.

 

C.	Mr. Triou extended thanks to Mrs. Fisher and the food service staff for preparing a cake for this evening to recognize re-election of himself, Mrs. Brunner and Mr. Griswold.

 

D.	Mr. Wyse stated that he is also a member of the Neighborhood Acting Company and that the scholarship funds they donate are matched by many colleges through the Dollars for Scholars program; the value is nearly doubled.

 

VIII.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

 

A.	Mr. Johnson extended thanks to district residents for their support of the proposed 2003-2004-school budget and the purchase of school busses at the adjourned annual school election on June 3rd. He also congratulated Mrs. Brunner, Mr. Griswold and Mr. Triou on their re-election as school trustees.

 

B.	Mr. Johnson recognized Mr. Havens and Mr. Davis, director of facilities, for the efforts to update the school safety and emergency plan; it helps trustees understand the procedures that are in place.

 

C.	Mr. Johnson stated that he and Mr. Ratcliffe intend to seek re-election to one-year terms as school board president and vice-president, respectively, at the 2003-2004 re- organizational meeting on July 9th.

 

IX.

REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - None

 

X.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

UPDATE ON STUDENT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

   

Mr. Havens asked Mr. Blankenberg, director of athletics and physical education, to share recent achievements by student athletes.
Mr.Blankenberg stated that siblings Megan and Jason Thayer earned state honors in alpine skiing, senior wrestler Mike Patterson placed second in statewide competition for his weight class, freshman Jason Zirgulis earned statewide bowling honors and junior Nick Leonard placed 14th in the state and sixth in the large school division for the 400-meter race.

Mrs. Palmer reviewed the list of health and human service agencies and other support groups, including local churches and local town government agencies that provide services and activities through Hopeworks.

    

Activities such as the “Catch-A-Kid” program that recognizes special acts of kindness and service by students and collection of items for community food and clothing closets illustrate traits such as leadership and service that are part of the asset-building effort. Surveys conducted among local students show that appx. 50% of middle and high school aged students in the district have 31 to 40 of the 40 developmental assets.

She noted that Hopeworks programs teach, challenge, support and build assets for students.

Mr. Havens thanked Mrs. Palmer for her report and presentation.

 

E. UPDATE OF CAPITAL FACILITIES PROJECT 2002

                         

Mr. Havens noted that the architect and construction management firm would present a progress report at the June 25th meeting. He added that they joined school officials for a recent visit to the television/recording studio and renovated library-media center at Newark High School.

He noted three issues related to final plans and designs for the capital project, as follows:

Weight Training/Study Grant: Mr. Blankenberg has submitted an application for a grant for appx. $250,000 for weight-training equipment through a non-profit group that would reimburse the school district in return for ability to study data on results of such training on the equipment. Final decisions on grant awards are expected in June or July.

Outdoor Field Lighting – James A. Beneway High School: New outdoor lights for the additional field at the high school are included in this capital project. As part of installation of the new lights on metal poles, the possibility exists to also replace the lights on wooden poles presently in place on the current field, adjacent to the new field. The cost for replacement of the existing poles is estimated at $80,000 and funds are available in the capital project.

Trustees were asked to consider this issue with a final decision set for the June 25th meeting.

Mrs. Lyke asked if new lights on the existing field would provide more illumination; Mr. Havens stated that that it would increase some with new light fixtures.

Mr. Robusto asked about the aesthetics of the new versus existing lights and if illumination on adjacent fields would vary. Mr. Havens stated that fields would have equal illumination for spectators; he suggested discussion of the aesthetics with the architect at the next meeting.

Mr. Johnson noted that the new light fixtures are Halogen and provide more illumination.

Mr. Havens noted that sale of the existing wooden poles to another school district or retaining them for future local use were options if new metal posts are installed in their place.

Mr. Wyse noted the possibility of using the existing wooden poles on another field at the high school if new metal poles were installed on the existing field.

Mr. Havens noted that the expenditure of additional funds for replacing existing poles and lights would follow the past practice of trustees to do things once and do them properly as was done with the new performing arts center at the high school.

Mr. Triou asked what expense the district would incur to remove and re-install the wooden poles and lights on another field at the high school. Mr. Havens will explore those costs prior to the June 25th meeting.

Mr. Robusto asked if the existing poles and lights are sufficient to illuminate another field.

Mrs. Brunner asked if it is advisable to remove, re-install and re-use the existing poles and lights.

Mr. Johnson encouraged trustees to pose these questions to the architect on June 25th.

All-Weather Track · Surface Color: Initial plans for the surface color of the all-weather track at the high school incorporated the school colors of blue and gold. The architect has advised that the blue is a custom color at an additional initial cost of $30,000 plus $30,000 every eight (8) subsequent years for re-surfacing..

Red is the standard color for all weather outdoor track surfaces and includes no cost increase.

Mrs. Brunner favors the standard red color and not spending the additional $30,000 now and every eight (8) years in the future.

Mr. Johnson noted viewing exhibits on track and playground surfaces at a state meeting and concurs with Mrs. Brunner about use of the standard red color.

Mrs. Lyke asked if the red color withstands use better.

Mr. Wyse stated he prefers incorporation of blue and gold, our district colors, but agrees that the initial and re-curing expense is prohibitive.

Mr. Havens asked if consensus was to proceed with the standard red color; trustees indicated it was.

Mr. Robusto feels everyone will be pleased with new track.

Mr. Johnson added that the ability to host home meets will make many people happy.

F. FINANCIAL 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 31, 2003 as follows: (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

 

(1)	Revenue Status Report: Revenues are on target for the current school year.

 

(2)

Expense Report – General Fund: Appropriations and the year-end balance are in good shape. The monthly report for June will not appear until August to allow time for closing accounts and the summer independent audit. Mr. Atseff suggested scheduling a workshop during summer recess to provide trustees with more in-depth understanding of financial reports. Consensus among trustees was to schedule such a session.

 

G. ESTABLISH DATE · SCHOOL BOARD-ADMINISTRATIVE GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP

 

Mr. Havens asked the pleasure of trustees for the date of the workshop session to review achievements of the 2002-2003 school year and set goals for 2003-2004. Following discussion, the date of Tuesday, July 8th was designated for the full-day event.

 

H. STUDENT QUESTIONS

Brenda Dobbler, speech and language therapist assigned to the middle school, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave of absence, anticipated from September 2 through November 3, 2003 (child-rearing)
 
Suellen Terranova, special education teacher, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a one-year unpaid leave of absence, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (child-rearing)

 

SUPPORTIVE STAFF:

RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE

EMPLOYMENT OF APPOLONIA ALESSI
(May 20, 2003)

 

(2)	Adopt RESOLUTIONS for non-public health service contracts for the 2002-2003 school year, TO WIT:

  

RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT

WITH EAST ROCHESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Non-Public School Pupils, 2002-2003)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby approves a contract with the Board of Education of East Rochester Central School District for health service charges, pursuant to §912 of the State Education Law, for pupils at non-public schools in the 2002-2003 school year, and authorize the President and Clerk of the Board of Education to execute said contract, pending approval of same by the Superintendent of Schools (copy of contract filed in clerk’s files)

RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT

WITH BRIGHTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Non-Public School Pupils, 2002-2003)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby approves a contract with the Board of Education of Brighton Central School District for health service charges, pursuant to §912 of the State Education Law, for pupils at non-public schools in the 2002-2003 school year, and authorize the President and Clerk of the Board of Education to execute said contract, pending approval of same by the Superintendent of Schools (copy of contract filed in clerk’s files)

 

(3)	Accept a cash gift of $5,000 from the Freewill Elementary Parents’ Group for use in replacement of playground equipment at Freewill Elementary School

 

(4)	Award bids for physical education, interscholastic athletics and health supplies & equipment for the 2003=2004 school year to the lowest responsible bidders, multiple bid award (copy of bids in clerk’s files)

 

On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Ratcliffe),

  

XIII.	POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT