BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mrs. Debbie Hicks,
    Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Matthew Osterhaudt ,Mr. Charles
    Paice, Mr. Richard Stevens
     
    Board Members Excused: None
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
    Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Richard Stocker, High School Principal
    Mr. Steven Maynard, Dean of Students
        
    Others Present: Trooper R. Misso, Mr. M. Hanford, Mrs. J. Treby, Mrs.
    M. Martin
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    Mrs. J. Treby, district parent, addressed the Board of Education concerning class size in the
    4
    th
    grade. Mr. M. Hanford, district parent, addressed the Board of Education about his
    concerns regarding class size in the 4
    th
    grade. Mrs. M. Martin, district parent, also shared her
    concerns about class size in the 4
    th
    grade. All three parents requested that the Board
    investigate ways to reduce class size or increase instructional contact time.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Regular Meeting – August 25, 2004:
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2004.
     
    Carried unanimously.
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
     
    1. Treasurer’s Report – August 2004
    :
    SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
     
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    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve the
    Treasurer’s Report for August 2004.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Opening Day of School
    :
     
     
    All administrators reported that opening day went very smoothly.
          
    2. Proposed Policy No. 5000: School Bus Idling
    :
                 
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby approves
    Policy No. 5000, “School Bus Idling” dated 2004.
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
      
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff:
     
    Appointment: Computer Coordinator, 2004­05; Appointment: Substitute Teachers,
    Gerald DeCausemaker, Sherry Deloff, Philip Lamanna, Rozalyn Passarelli;
    Appointment: Class and Club Advisors, 2004­05 :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints David E. MacDonald as Elementary School Computer Coordinator and
    High School Computer Coordinator for the 2004­05 school year; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following as substitute teachers:
     
    Gerald DeCausemaker BS Degree
    Prov. Certification K­12
       
    Sherry Deloff MS Degree
    Prov. Certification K­6/Math
        
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    Philip Lamanna MS Degree
    Prov. Certification Elem./Sp.Ed.
     
    Rozalyn Passarelli MS Degree
    Prov. Certification Elem/Sp.Ed.
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following for the 2004­05 school year.
       
    CLASS ADVISORS
             
    Stephen Ford Senior Class Co­Advisor
    Michael Klemann Senior Class Co­Advisor
    Terry Elmer Junior Class
    Robert Keim Sophomore Class
    Holly Reynolds Freshman Class
    OTHER ADVISORS
             
    William MacArthur Student Council
    Susan Syrup MS Student Council
    Charles Cook Centralite Advisor
    Charles Cook Centralite Bus. Mgr.
    David Hinkhouse All School Play
    David Bradley MS Play & Drama Club
    Sara Shumway Jazz Band
    David Hinkhouse One Act Play
    Robert Keim Red Cricket Advisor
    Donald Goodness Renaissance Singers
     
    COORDINATORS
              
    Jeanette Heath A.V. Coordinator
     
    CLUBS
     
    Michael Klemann National Honor Society
    Michael Klemann Social Studies/Debate Club
    David Hinkhouse Guitar Club
    Jacquelyn Pfaff­Pratt HS Art Club
    Scott Sugar Varsity Club
    Susan Stanistreet MS Art Club
    Nancy Taddeo Future Homemakers
    Richard Bills MS Technology Club
    Kimberly Farrington National Jr. Honor Society
    Kimberly Farrington MS Yearbook
    Michelle Bonanno MS Spanish Club
    Richard Pitts Baseball Card Club
    Susan Dapolito Yorker Club
    Nancy Sheldon MS Bible Club
         
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    Carried unanimously.
        
       
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: School Bus Monitors, Kristen B. McDorman, Cynthia S. Mein, Lori
    A. Rice, Constance J. Rotach; Resignation: Food Service Helper, Nola M. Cooper;
    Resignation: School Bus Driver, Brian K. Johnson:
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Kirsten B. McDorman to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor
    effective September 7, 2004. Said position shall be full­time, approximately four and
    three­quarter hours per day, approximately 188 days per year for the 2004­05 school
    year. Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a
    temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district or as
    specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Cynthia S. Mein to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor effective
    September 7, 2004. Said position shall be full­time, approximately four and one­
    quarter hours per day, approximately 188 days per year for the 2004­05 school year.
    Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a
    temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district or as
    specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Lori A. Rice to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor effective
    September 7, 2004. Said position shall be full­time, approximately six and one­half
    hours per day, approximately 188 days per year for the 2004­05 school year.
    Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a
    temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district or as
    specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Constance J. Rotach to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor
    effective September 7, 2004. Said position shall be full­time, approximately six and
    one­half hours per day, approximately 188 days per year for the 2004­05 school
    year. Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a
    temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district or as
    specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Nola M. Cooper from the part­time position of Food
    Service Helper effective immediately; and
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Brian K. Johnson from the position of School Bus Driver
    with the Red Creek Central School District effective immediately.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    4.
     
    K­1 Reading Intervention Program
    :
          
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Hicks,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the extended day for students in the K­1 reading intervention program
     
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
    5.
     
    Bid Award: Milk, Milk Products and Juice 2004­05:
     
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts and awards the milk base, milk products, and juices bid for the 2004­05
    school year to Upstate Farmers Cooperative, Inc., 25 Anderson Road, Buffalo,
    New York 14225; and
     
     
    That said award be made contingent upon continued satisfactory service throughout
    the school year.
     
    Carried unanimously.
    6.
    Non­Public School Transportation Request:
     
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the non­public school late transportation request for Jonathan Pulver from
    the Southwest Christian School, Oswego, New York, with the understanding that
    there will be no additional cost to the District.
     
    SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
     
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    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    7.
    Salary Schedule for Substitute, Part­Time, and Casual Employees Effective
    September 1, 2004:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    adopts the Non­Contract Hourly Rate Salary Schedule for Substitute, Part­Time,
    and Casual Employees effective September 1, 2004; and
     
     
    That the Superintendent of Schools and his designee hereby are authorized to make
    temporary appointments of up to forty percent (40%) above the Non­Contract
    Hourly Rate Salary Schedule based on the candidate’s experience and training
    when deemed necessary and appropriate.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1. NYSSBA – Area 2 Proposed Resolutions Discussion
      
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes reviewed his correspondence and reported on the item listed.
    1.
     
    2004 Summer School Report
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive Session
    at 7:54 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:12 p.m.
     
     
     
    H. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to adjourn the meeting at 9:13
    p.m.
     
    SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
     
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    Carried unanimously.
     
     
         
        

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