BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2005
    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 L. Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Charles Mitchell, Interim High School Principal
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Intern
              
    Others Present: R. Hill, R. Misso, E. VanWagnen, C. Harrington, K.
    Farrington
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Special Meeting – January 5, 2005
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve the minutes
    of the Special Meeting of January 5, 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
      
    1.
     
    Treasurer’s Report – December 2004
    :
     
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    A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the
    Treasurer’s Report for December 2004.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
     
     
    2. Warrants through January 19, 2005
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve a General
    Fund Monthly Warrant of $951,305.72, a General Fund System Warrant of
    $270,642.08, a School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $16,765.13, a School Lunch
    Fund System Warrant of $29,472.90, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of
    $103,554.26, and
    a Special Aids Fund System Warrant of $24,889.43.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
        
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
         
    1.
     
    Presentation: Life Skills Program
    :
     
     
    Mr. Lawrence introduced Mrs. E. VanWagnen and Mrs. K. Farrington who shared
    information concerning the Life Skills program that is taught in the 6
    th
    grade. The
    program replaces the DARE program that was discontinued last year. Discussion
    followed.
     
     
     
    2. Proposed Policy No. 5000: “Use of the District Cell Phone”
    :
                      
    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
    approves Policy No. 5000, “Use of the District Cell Phone” dated 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    3. Revised Policy No. 7131: “Non­Resident Students”
    :
     
     
    This proposed policy was presented for a second reading.
     
     
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
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    Appointment: Substitute Teachers, Justin M. Bomgren and Racheal Kent; Jr. High
    Girls’ Basketball Coach, Kelly Powers; Pre­Kdg. Teacher (long­term substitute),
    Tammy L. Griffin; Pre­Kdg. Teacher (.5 FTE long­term substitute), Catherine A.
    Yokopovich; Unpaid Leave of Absence, Carrie L. Baptiste; Appointment:
    Elementary Teacher (long­term substitute), Laura D. Riggs:
       
    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 the following as substitute teachers:
     
    Justin M. Bomgren AA Degree
    No Certification 7­12
     
    Racheal L. Kent BS Degree
    Prov. Certification N­6
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following coach for Winter 2004­05 as follows:
              
    Kelly L. Powers Jr. High Girls’ Basketball Coach “B”
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Tammy L. Griffin to the long­term substitute position of Pre­Kindergarten
    Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the period March 7, 2005 through May 6, 2005. This
    appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the Regulations of the
    Commissioner of Education, and the By­Laws of the Board of Education; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Catherine A. Yokopovich to the long­term substitute position of Pre­
    Kindergarten Teacher (.5 FTE) for the period March 7, 2005 through May 6, 2005.
    This appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the Regulations of the
    Commissioner of Education, and the By­Laws of the Board of Education; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby grants
    Carrie L. Baptiste an unpaid leave of absence for the period January 27, 2005
    through June 24, 2005 in accordance with Article III, Section I of the Contractual
    Agreement between the Red Creek Teachers’ Association and the Red Creek
    Central School District; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Laura D. Riggs to the long­term substitute position of Elementary Teacher
    (1.0 FTE) effective January 31, 2005 through June 24, 2005. Certification area and
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    status shall be N­6 with Provisional Certification. This appointment is in accordance
    with Education Law, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the
    By­Laws of the Board of Education.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
         
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Resignation: School Bus Driver, Gretchen M. Welch:
     
     
    Upon the 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
    accepts the resignation of Gretchen M. Welch from the position of School Bus
    Driver effective retroactively to January 4, 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
        
       
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
    7115, 6420, 6469, 6730
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    4.
     
    Approval: Middle School Math­a­Thon Fundraiser
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Middle School Math­a­thon fundraiser to be held during the second
    semester of the 2004­05 school year.
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
     
    5.
     
    Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004
    :
          
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the Audit Report and Management Letter for fiscal year ending June 30,
    2004 as prepared by the auditors from the accounting firm of Raymond F. Wager,
    Certified Public Accountant, P.C., Rochester, New York.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
    6.
     
    Acceptance: Annual Fire Safety Inspection Report, 2005­06:
     
       
    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
    acknowledges and accepts the 2005­06 Annual Public School Fire Safety Report as
    filed for the following facilities:
     
    K­12 Building Facility Code 0006
    Red Creek High School Pump
    House Facility Code 7007
    Red Creek Central School Bus
    Garage Facility Code 5004
    Red Creek Central School District Office Facility Code 1003
    Red Creek Central School Warehouse Facility Code 2005
    Red Creek Central School Concession Stand Facility Code 7008
    Red Creek Central School Service
    Utility Bldg. Facility Code 1001
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    7.
    Eddie Johnson Memorial Scholarship:
     
       
    Mrs. Barbara Dates, daughter of Eddie Johnson, presented the district with a check
    for $10,000 late last week on behalf of the Johnson family, in memory of Eddie
    Johnson. The money will be used as the basis for a new scholarship fund.
     
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Miss Martin,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
    That the Board of Education hereby accepts with appreciation the $10,000 donation
    for the Eddie Johnson Memorial Scholarship award(s) to be given at graduation each
    year.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    8.
    Approval: Equity Transfer:
      
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the equity transfer of $210,000 from the General Fund into the Capital
    Reserve Fund effective June 30, 2004.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes reviewed his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Reading First Weekly Update
    2.
     
    Letters to Mr. Decker and Mr. Spickerman
    3.
     
    2005­06 NYS School Aid Governor’s Proposal for Red Creek: A first look at the
    proposal shows Red Creek receiving a small increase in state aid.
    4.
     
    High School Principal Search: Mr. Sholes reviewed progress on this matter. The search
    committee has completed interviews. Two candidates will be presented to the Board of
    Education for consideration.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to enter into Executive
    Session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:29 p.m.
     
    H. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to adjourn the meeting
    at 9:30 p.m.
    Carried unanimously.

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