BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA

District Mission Statement

A. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - None

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Spring 2004
SUPPORT STAFF
1. RE: Consensus Agenda
To: Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
1. Consensus Agenda #5
2. WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA

DATE: March 10, 2004
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: District Office Board Room


6:30	Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance
6:30	Executive Session
7:30	Approval of Agenda/Approval of MINUTES
		Att. 1
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.	Student Introduction – State Athletic Competitors
2.	Academic Report – L. Spring
		Att. 2
3.	Tyes Program – HS Students C. Griswold, L. Galan, D. Lee
4.	Financial Update – G. Atseff
5.	Sales Tax – M. Havens

6.	Budget Discussion –G. Atseff
		Att. 3
7.	Student Questions

9:05		Items for Board Action:
		Personnel Action Att. 4
		CSE/CPSE Action Att. 5
		Consensus Agenda: Att. 6

1.	Treasurer’s Report - January
2.	Adopt Bond Resolution
3.	Approve Bus Purchase Recommendation

4.	Declare Surplus Vehicles
5.	Adopt PUBLIC Hearing and Annual Election Resolutions


9:15		Public Comment/Board Comments
9:20		Adjournment

Next Meeting: March 24, 2004 7:30 p.m. District Office Board Room

*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.

Att. 1

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ontario Center, New York 14520

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED

DATE: Wednesday, February 25, 2004

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TYPE: Regular Business Meeting

PLACE:

District Office

PRESENT: Trustees Brunner, Diller, Griswold, Johnson, Lyke, Ratcliffe, Robusto, Triou, Wyse; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Armitage, Armocida, La Ruche, Siracuse, Saxby, Woodard, Atseff, Spring, Callahan, Davis, Blankenberg

GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting

CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Richard A. Johnson, School Board President

II.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (February 11, 2004)

Mr. Johnson proposed an addition to the agenda for consideration of an executive session prior the adjournment and removal of the quarterly academic report as an item from the report of superintendent of schools. Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting as revised, and the minutes of the meeting of February 11, 2004, as presented. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - None

V. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Wyse stated that the Town of Ontario Recreation & Parks Advisory Board and director are coordinating a letter-writing campaign to NYS Senator Michael Nozzolio and Congressman James Walsh to obtain funding for construction of a new community center and acquiring additional parkland. He asked consideration by the Board of Education for authorization to have the school board president issue a letter of support of these projects on behalf of the school district. Discussion of the proposed improvements followed; note was made that such a letter does not commit the school district to any expenditures.

Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION to authorize the school board president to issue a letter of support on behalf of the school district to NYS Senator Michael Nozzolio and Congressman James Walsh in support of funding for a new community center and acquiring additional parkland by the Town of Ontario Recreation and Parks Department. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried. (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)

Mrs. Brunner noted upcoming meetings of the Four Co. School Boards Association on March 17^th at Phelps (program meeting on No Child Left Behind Act), April 3^rd (legislative breakfast) and June 7^th (annual meeting), both in Geneva.

Mrs. Lyke noted copies of the state and federal legislative position papers distributed this evening from the Four Co. School Boards Association (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting). She added that “talking points” for each of the documents are available on the association’s web page.

Mr. Robusto noted that he recently attended sectional competition for wrestlers in Canandaigua and complimented local parents, fans, athletes and coaching personnel for their outstanding behavior and sportsmanship throughout the daylong event.

Mrs. Brunner extended congratulations to the students, faculty advisors and parents from the middle school for their exceptional efforts that resulted in first and fifth place honors in the recent local science Olympiad competition. She noted the first place award reflects five (5) consecutive years for that honor.

VI.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Mr. Johnson noted that the baseball and softball booster clubs are sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 29^th, at the high school.

Mr. Johnson noted that the Walworth Lions Club is sponsoring its annual pasta dinner on Saturday, March 6^th at Freewill Elementary School; proceeds provide scholarships for local students.

Mr. Johnson added his congratulations to the exceptional achievement by the science Olympiad team at the middle school. He noted the great pride of trustees and residents in these students.

Mr. Johnson noted that our varsity wrestling team is the championship team in Section V for the third time in four (4) years and that three (3) wrestlers are advancing to statewide competition, the largest contingent in Section V. He added that those achievements illustrate the excellent programs offered to local students from beginner to varsity levels.

VII.

REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - None

VIII.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOGNITION OF ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Mr. Havens extended his congratulations to the wrestling team for its Section V championship and to the three (3) wrestlers who will compete at the state level.

He also noted that Megan Thayer, a senior, is competing statewide in skiing and extended congratulations to her for that achievement.

REGENTS EXAM PASSING GRADE FOR DIPLOMA & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Mr. Havens presented a proposed RESOLUTION for adopting passing levels for students to earn credits for a Regents diploma for review and consideration by the Board of Education.

He noted that current state regulations require that students pass five (5) Regents exams with a grade of 65% or greater to receive a diploma. Local Boards of Education had the option to adopt a waiver to allow students to earn their diploma with passing grades between 55% and 65% on one or more Regents’ exam. Our Board of Education adopted such a waiver four (4) years ago. Renewals of those options are now under consideration by local school districts and school boards.

The proposal this evening would allow students who do not earn a passing grade of 65% or higher on a Regents exam required to earn a high school diploma to repeat the course during the school year or summer school or participate in intervention services to earn a Regents diploma if they achieve a passing grade of 55% or greater on the second test attempt.

He shared comparative information from area school districts on the options adopted for passing grades on Regents examinations required to receive a high school diploma.

Mr. Robust asked for clarification on how passing the course and not the exam or passing both the exam and the course is handled. Mr. Havens provided details.

Mr. Griswold asked if there is a time frame for this proposed option. Mr. Havens stated that he is proposing an open-end approach at this time to allow modification in a future year, if desired.

Mr. Johnson asked if the Board of Education should consider renewal of the proposed option on an annual basis.

Mr. Griswold suggested that the option include a specific end date such as graduates in the Class of 2006.

Mr. Wyse noted that a revision could occur in an earlier year if results merit.

Mr. Triou asked if the district would need to re-approve the proposed option for graduating classes subsequent to the Class of 2006 if the NYS Education Department regulations are modified. Mr. Havens stated that the issue might merit review sooner if that were to occur.

Mr. Griswold offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adopt a RESOLUTION to adopt a modified passing level for students to earn credits for a Regents diploma, TO WIT:

RESOLUTION FOR ALTERNATE PASSING GRADE ON
REGENTS EXAMINATIONS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the requirements for receiving a local diploma, students must fulfill the following requirements for any of the five (5) required Regents’ courses (math, science, Comprehensive English, global studies, United States History And Government) in which they receive a score of less than a 65% on the Regents examination:

(1)	Either repeats the course, attend summer school, or been recommended to and been a productive member of academic intervention service class.
(2)	Take the Regents Exam for a second time
(3)	Score a 55-65% on a minimum of one of the two attempts on the exam.
(4)	Be certified by the building principal in a letter to the superintendent of schools that the above criteria were met

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of this RESOLUTION shall expire with the graduates in the Class of 2006.

THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect upon adoption.

On the question, the RESOLUTION was adopted by a vote of 9 Ayes, 0 Nays.

UPDATE ON WAYNE COUNTY SALES TAX ISSUE

Mr. Havens provided an update on the distribution of sales tax revenues by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors with the school districts in Wayne County. He noted that county sales tax revenue currently totals $835,000 in our budget and its absence would result in a tax levy increase of 4.8% increase if the full amount were removed in a single year.

He noted that it appears that the finance committee at the county level will consider a proposal at its meeting on March 8^th to phase out this distribution. If approved by the committee, the full Board of Supervisors would consider the issue at its meeting on March 16^th.

Mr. Havens also reviewed current discussions among school superintendents on the potential of a countywide advisory referendum to obtain citizen input on the topic. The county administrator has distributed an opinion from the county attorney stating that such an advisory referendum is an illegal expenditure of county funds. School officials are exploring the legality of including such an advisory referendum on a school election ballot.

He noted that Mr. Guelli, the Walworth Town Supervisor, has supported the idea of county-wide advisory referendum but now feels he does not have adequate support for that approach from other members of the Board of Supervisors.

Both Mr. Guelli, and Mr. Molino, present Ontario Town Supervisor, are consistent supporters to not change the present distribution of sales tax revenues with local school districts. School officials are encouraging residents throughout the county to seek similar support from their town supervisors. He encouraged trustees to attend the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on March 16^th at 9 a.m. at the county court house in Lyons.

Mr. Griswold asked how the projected 4.8% increase in the tax levy to replace the sales tax revenue in a single year for our budget compares to other school districts in the county. Mr. Havens stated that estimates range from 8% to 9%.

Mr. Griswold noted that one of the driving forces for the county’s repeated efforts to discontinue sharing of sales tax receipts with school districts was the potential of additional STAR state aid and asked about the status of that issue. Mr. Havens noted that the Governor froze the STAR reimbursements to school districts and county legislators now realize that there is no unused STAR aid available.

Mrs. Lyke asked about the legality of including an advisory referendum on our school election ballot on May 18^th. Mr. Havens stated that such an approach is under review.

PROGRAM PORTION · PROPOSED BUDGET 2004-2005 · DRAFT #1

Mr. Havens presented the first draft of the program portion of the proposed budget for 2004-2005 for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He asked Mr. Atseff, assistant superintendent for business, to review details of this draft (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting). Trustees will review the administrative and revenue portions of the budget at the March 10^th meeting. Adoption of the proposed budget is set for April 7^th, with a public hearing set for May 11^th and the annual school election on May 18^th.

Mr. Atseff stated that the program portion represents nearly 75%, of the proposed budget and includes instructional services for students, pupil transportation and interscholastic athletics.

He noted that cost increases for fringe benefits, pension contributions and liability insurance comprise a large share of the projected budget increase. The proposed budget also provides for the shift to a full-day kindergarten program in 2004-2005 and for bond anticipation notes to cover costs of the 2002 Capital Improvement Project prior to receipt state aid in the following year. Final costs for services purchased from Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES are expected at the next meeting.

Mr. Griswold asked if firm estimates are included for additional supplies and staffing for the shift to the full day kindergarten program. Mr. Atseff stated that they are included in this first draft and that the transportation budget reflects the elimination of mid-day kindergarten bus runs as well.

The proposed budget also includes planned expense for computer equipment, the model school’s program and library-media materials as outlined in long-range plans for same and shifts some programs and positions to grant funding.

Mr. Wyse and Mr. Triou asked for clarification on changes in appropriations for counselors and school psychologists in this first draft. Mr. Atseff stated that the changes reflect shifting of expenditures among budget accounts in those areas as well as some grant funding.

Mr. Griswold asked about the cost for fringe benefits for each employee. Mrs. Lyke asked about contribution rates for employee pension programs. Mr. Atseff provided details. Mr. Havens noted that the NYS Comptroller has issued long-range projections on pension contribution rates to help stabilize those costs for local governments and school districts.

Mr. Triou asked what projected tax levy increase is reflected by Draft #1 of the proposed budget, exclusive of any loss of sales tax revenue. Mr. Havens stated that projected expenditures reflect an increase of appx. 9% and the projected tax levy at this date is appx. 12.7%.

Mr. Johnson asked how soon any change in distribution of the sales tax would tax effect. Mr. Havens stated that the county is required to provide advance notice of six-(6) months.

Mr. Griswold asked how the weighted vote among members of the Board of Supervisors now stands on the sales tax issue; Mr. Havens provided details.

STATE RECOGNITION FOR IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

(Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School & Ontario Elementary School)

Mr. Havens noted recent designation by the NYS Education Department of Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School and Ontario Elementary School as most improved schools for Grade 8 math and Grade 4 English-language arts, respectively.

Trustees commended the students and staff members for their efforts to earn those honors.

F. FORMAT FOR ANNUAL REVIEW OF PROBATIONARY TEACHER PERFORMANCE

Mr. Havens asked the pleasure of trustees for the format of the annual report by building principals to the Board of Education on those teachers who are on probationary status prior to consideration for tenure appointments.

Varied options for presentation of this information were discussed. By consensus, trustees favored reports that identify areas where improvements are needed among teachers who are on probationary status as well as evidence of excellence and success by both probationary and tenured teachers. They also noted the value of these reports to provide them with an overview of the standards for classroom performance. Trustees also requested that they receive a list of all teaching assignments since there are numerous new employees.

Mr. Havens stated he would discuss this approach with building principals and would provide copies of the staff directory for trustees.

G. STUDENT QUESTIONS

(1)

Molly Rockford, 7384 County Line Road, Ontario, asked if the high school cafeteria could offer more than pizza each day and more variety in salad dressings for the salad shaker entrée and noted that that bagels and some other popular menu items are often unavailable during the third lunch period. Mr. Havens encouraged her to share her menu ideas with the food service staff and promised to explore the third lunch period issue.

IX.

RECESS: 8:37 p.m.

X.	RECONVENE: 8:45 p.m.

XI.	POLICY ITEMS:

Second Reading

8272.3R		Guidelines for the Use of Privately Owned Computers by Staff Members
8272.3E		Form for Use of Privately Owned Computers by Staff Members
8272.4R		Guidelines for the Use of Privately Owned Computers by Students
8272.4E		Form for Use of Privately Owned Computers by Students

Mr. Triou, chairperson of the policy committee, presented the above noted regulations and exhibits for second reading by the Board of Education. He noted that the suggestion from the first reading for annual review of the two proposed regulations to keep current with technology is included.

Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to approve second and final reading of the policy regulations and exhibits as noted. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

XII.	ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None

XIII. ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mrs. Brunner noted that she has asked the school district clerk to compile a schedule for trustees to confirm several upcoming events for the Four Co. School Boards Association and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Board of Education from March to July.

Mr. Johnson displayed a copy of the announcement flyer on the courses planned for the new satellite center of Monroe Community College at our high school beginning on March 1^st. He noted evidence of a high level of interest among residents to enroll in courses locally instead of traveling to the main campus in Henrietta.

Mr. Ratcliffe asked what the level of enrollment is for these courses; Mr. Havens stated that registration is still underway.

Mr. Triou asked if all of the issues raised as part of the creation of the new satellite site were resolved satisfactorily. Mr. Havens provided details.

XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel, Students)

Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting,at 8:49 p.m., for an executive session on personnel matters pertaining to specific personnel and matters pertaining to a specific student. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

XV. RECONVENE:

9:26 p.m.

XVI.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Mr. Havens presented the appeal of a decision for a suspension of a student following a superintendent’s hearing for review and consideration by the Board of Education.

Mr. Johnson offered a MOTION to re-affirm the decision of the superintendent of schools for suspension of a student following a superintendent’s hearing. 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, Carried.

XVII.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 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

March 10, 2004

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

School District Clerk

JES/jes:wp





Att. 3

TO:	Michael Havens
	Superintendent of Schools
FROM:	Gregory Atseff
	Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE:	March 10, 2004
RE:	2004/2005 Budget


Attached is the first draft of the Administrative portion of the 20043/2005 proposed budget. The following are included:

A cover sheet that shows the functions of the budget, broken out into the three-part budget format.

A three-part budget comparison, which shows the proposed Administrative budget in comparison to the existing Administrative budget.

The complete breakdown of the budget, by budget code, for the Administrative portion of the budget.

A budget summary of the 2004/2005 proposed budget

The first draft of the estimated revenues for the 2004/2005 proposed budget.

GARAGE BUILDING O & M

Considerations for Program Additions

There were two program additions requested by Board Members for consideration as part of our Instructional Priorities session in January.

Modified Football:

Rationale: Wayne Central has had JV and Varsity football for a number of years. In order for the athletes to be competitive in football or most any sport, schools need to have programs beginning at the modified level. The goal for Wayne Central is to provide modified level sports in areas that currently don’t have them. This includes volleyball and football. We have wanted to do this for some time but finances have not allowed it.

Cost: $19,000 first year start up cost for 50 athletes. Annual costs thereafter are approximately $12,000.

Model Schools:

Rationale: The Administration and Board of Education embraced the Model Schools Plan a year ago. Last year due to budget constraints, the district could only implement a portion of phase one. This year’s proposal would finish phase one and set the stage for a more aggressive implementation in future years when the new Ginna assessment is in place and finances are better. If the Ginna assessment is completed this year the timeline could be accelerated. Next year’s program would consist of continued support for the new clubs and leadership training for students implemented this year as well as the following new components;

· Additional courses in Electronics, Production systems, AP science, computer A++, Spanish, Astronomy
· Parenting/Personal Finance graduation requirement and course
· Summer school for MS students not ready for HS
· Character Education program and training
· Professional development for staff

Cost: $119,300


Total cost to budget:
	$138,300
Total tax rate increase:
.8%

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

To:	Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
From:	Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Re:	Personnel Action
Date:	March 10, 2004

The following is submitted for your review and approval.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

v Tenure Recommendation: None

v Resignations: None

v Leave of Absence:


Kimberly Adamson, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Freewill Elementary School, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave anticipated April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Eryne Altmire, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave from January 23, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Jennifer Borowiack, Reading Teacher, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave from February 25, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Diane Hartley, Occupational Therapist, assigned to the Ontario Primary and Freewil Elementary Schools, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave anticipated April 23, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Stephanie Mordaci, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave anticipated April 14, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Joan Prevost, School Counselor, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA disability leave anticipated April 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

Lisa Twitchell, Math Teacher, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a paid FMLA disability leave anticipated May 13, 2004 through June 30, 2004. For purpose of child rearing.

v Appointments


Tracy Mares, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a five month temporary appointment effective January 23, 2004 through June 30, 2004 at $33,500 pro-rated. Temporary replacement for Eryne Altmire (child rearing leave).

v Informational Items: None

The Superintendent recommends the following annual appointments of Athletic Coaches for 2003-2004. These appointments will be effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, at contractual rates.

v COACHING APPOINTMENTS (AMENDED)

Spring 2004

Name	Team	Step	WCS Years	Level	Incentive	Salary
Riley Wheaton	Head Girls Varsity Track	1	1	D	No	$2,653

Kim Baker	Asst Girls Varsity Track	14	13	F	Yes	$2,852

SUPPORT STAFF

v Resignations: None

v Appointments

Kelly Damick, Teacher Aide, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Sharon Doran, Teaching Assistant, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Dolores Fox, Teacher Aide, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Deborah Hamman, School Monitor, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Mary Heltzel, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Anne Jordan, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Janine Lubberts, Food Service Helper, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Lisa Northrop, Teacher Aide, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Janice Popoli, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Rita Prideaux, Teacher Aide, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Cindy Reibert, Teacher Aide, assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 1, 2004.

Cathy Rich, Bus Monitor, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Dawn Schmitt, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Joan Thayer, Bus Driver, assigned to the Transportation Department, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 3, 2004.

Veronique Wilson, Director of Food Service, assigned to the Food Service Depatrtment, a permanent Civil Service appointment having served a successful probationary period, effective March 8, 2004.

Att. 6

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ontario Center, New York

TO: Board of Education
FROM: Michael Havens

RE: Consensus Agenda
DATE: March 10, 2004

The following items are recommended for approval as presented in a Consensus Agenda:

1. Accept January Treasurer’s Report

2. Adopt Bond Resolution

3. Approve Bus Purchase

4. Declare School Vehicles as Surplus Property

5. Adopt Resolution for the Notice of Public Hearing and Annual Election

Consensus Agenda #2

To: Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools

From: Gregory Atseff, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Date: March 3, 2004

Re: Bond Resolution

The attached bond resolution is for the financing of the district’s $14,960,000 capital project. In accordance with local finance law, the bond resolution must be adopted by the board of education (2/3 vote of the entire voting strength of the board). Once the resolution is adopted, the entire resolution, together with the Notice Pursuant to Local Finance Law Section 81, will be published one time in each official newspaper of the district.

I recommend that the Board of Education adopt the bond resolution, which was prepared by the district’s Bond Counsel. Please present the attached resolution to the Board of Education at their March 10, 2004 meeting.

Consensus Agenda #3

To: Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools

From: Gregory Atseff, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Date: March 1, 2004

Re: Bus Purchase Recommendation

The following is the bus purchase recommendation for the 2004/2005 school year:

Four (4) 66 passenger buses @ $75,895.50 = $303,582.00

Two (2) Chevrolet Impala’s @ $14,434.00 = $28,868.00

One (1) Ford Excursion @ $30,384.00 = $30,384.00

TOTAL $362,834.00

The replacement schedule is based on large buses being replaced after ten (10) years, and the mini buses to be replaced after five (5) years. This year’s recommendation does not include any mini buses due to the fact that Chevrolet does not currently offer a diesel motor this year due to a major engine redesign. The buses and Impala’s will be purchased from New York State contracts. We anticipate delivery to be at the beginning of the 2004/2005 school year. This allows the district to utilize the new buses for the entire school year. The other vehicles will first be used as school buses and will then replace our current driver education vehicles and bus garage maintenance vehicle. All bus purchases require voter approval (which will be presented to the voters at the annual school budget vote in May), and are paid for from the district’s Bus Purchase Reserve Fund.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Consensus Agenda #4

TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: March 10, 2004
RE: Declare School Vehicles as Surplus Property

Recommend that the Board of Education at their regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2004, declare school buses #173, #174, #175, #181, #189, #194 and a Mack Plow Truck as surplus property. This procedure is in accordance with Policy #5250.

Bus # 173 - 1991 International, 65-passenger bus
Bus # 174 - 1991 International, 65-passenger bus
Bus # 175 - 1991 International, 65-passenger bus
Bus # 181 - 1992 International, 66-passenger bus
Bus # 189 - 1993 Chevy, 19-passenger bus
Bus # 194 - 1995 Chevy, 19-passenger bus
Plow - 1981 Mack Plow Truck

Once the school buses have become surplus property, they will be sold through the bid process or at public auction. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund.

GJA/db

c: Fred Prince, Transportation Manager
Lee Stramonine, Treasurer
Helen Jensen, Business Office

Consensus Agenda #5

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6200 Ontario Center Road · P.O. Box 155 · Ontario Center, New York l4520-0155

Trustee ………offered a MOTION, seconded by Trustee …………., to adopt a RESOLUTION for Notice Of Public Hearing and Call of The Annual School District Election, TO WIT:

RESOLUTION FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND CALL OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
(May 18, 2004)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows:

Section 1: That, pursuant to §2004 (1) of the Education Law, as amended, the annual school election of the Wayne Central School District, Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York, shall be conducted in the lobby of the large gymnasium of James A. Beneway High School, located at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, New York, in said school district, on the 18^th day of May, 2004, for the purpose of voting by voting machines upon the propositions hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting shall be kept open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., local time.

Section 2: That, pursuant to §1707(2) of the Education Law, the public hearing on the proposed school budget will occur on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, @ 7:00 p.m. at the district office in the north wing of James A. Beneway High School, in said school district.

Section 3: That the notice of said public hearing and annual school election, including the propositions to be voted upon, shall be in substantially the following form, TO WIT:

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
Wayne Central School District
Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District, Wayne County, New York, that the annual election of said school district shall occur on the 18^th day of May, 2004, in the lobby of the large gymnasium of James A. Beneway High School, located at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York, for the purpose of voting, by voting machine, upon the propositions hereinafter set forth.

(1) 2004-2005 BUDGET PROPOSITION
(which may include separate propositions for special budgetary expenditures)

(2) RENEWAL OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education be authorized to establish a reserve fund pursuant to section 3651 of the Education Law to be known as the Building Capital Reserve Fund. The purpose of such fund shall be to finance the construction and reconstruction of schools and other buildings of the school district, including additions thereto, the acquisition of new sites, site development work, and the acquisition of furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus for such newly constructed or reconstructed buildings. The ultimate amount of the fund shall be $ 5,000,000, including interest earned and capital gains realized on the deposit or investment of such fund. The fund shall be established July 1, 2004 and the probable term of the fund shall be ten years, but it shall continue in existence until it has been fully expended for authorized purposes or it has been dissolved by action of the voters. The source from which monies are to be obtained for the fund shall include the transfer of any and all balances remaining in any reserve fund existing for similar purposes at the time of the establishment of this reserve fund, unencumbered fund balances as designated by the Board in any fiscal year, budgetary or special appropriations as approved by the voters of the District, and State aid received by the District in any fiscal year on account of expenditures for objects or purposes of the kind that the fund is authorized to finance, whether or not such expenditures were actually financed by the fund. Expenditures shall be made from the fund only by authorization of the voters and for a purpose or purposes specified in the authorizing proposition.

(3) EXPENDITURE FROM BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND 2002

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education be authorized to make an expenditure from the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund 2002 for the authorized purpose of such fund in an amount not to exceed $362,834 in the 2004-2005 fiscal year.

(4) ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., local time.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to §1707 (2) of the Education Law, a public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. at the district office in the north wing of James A. Beneway High School in said school district,

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions to nominate candidates for the office of school trustee must be filed with the school district clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, April 19, 2004,

Vacancies will occur for three (3) terms of three (3) years each to succeed the following incumbents:

Joyce A.Lyke
Frank Robusto, Jr.
Mark A. Wyse

Petitions to nominate a school trustee may be secured from the school district clerk at the district office located in James A. Beneway High School (north wing), at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, New York, 14520, Monday thru Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such petition shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the school district, shall state the name and residence address of the candidate, and the name and residence address of each signer.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the election of school trustees is at large. The three-(3) candidates receiving the greatest number of votes cast for the three (3) offices shall be declared elected.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the statement of the estimated amount of monies which will be required, for school purposes, for the ensuing 2004-2005 school year may be obtained by any taxpayer of the school district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the adjourned annual school election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., local time, at any of the schools of the district or at the district office.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT applications for absentee ballots may be sought by qualified voters of the school district from the school district clerk at his office in the district office

The district clerk must receive such applications at least seven (7) days before the annual school election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the annual school election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the district office.

DATED: March 10, 2004 @ Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

OF WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
BY: JAMES E. SWITZER
School District Clerk

4T: Weeks of March 29, April 12 & 26, May 10

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Section 4: That the school district clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to cause such notice of the public hearing and annual school election to be given in substantially the form hereinbefore prescribed by publishing the same four (4) times within the seven (7) weeks next preceding the public hearing (May 11, 2004) and the annual school election (May 18, 2004), the first publication to appear at least forty-five (45) days before each event, in the Wayne County Mail (Ontario-Walworth) and The Times of Wayne County (Walworth-Macedon), the official district newspapers, each having a general circulation in said school district, and by giving such other notice as, in his discretion, may be deemed advisable.

Section 5: This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately upon adoption .

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