BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005 DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Miss Molly Martin,
    Mr. Matthew Osterhaudt, Mr. Charles Paice, Mrs. Barbara
    Dates, 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
    Mr. Charles Mitchell, Interim High School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Intern
    Mr. Noel Patterson, Intern
           
    Others Present: Mrs. V. Manning, Mrs. J. Shaver
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
     
    A. PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
    Special Meeting – April 6, 2005
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the minutes of
    the Special Meeting of April 6, 2005.
     
    Carried.
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
     
    2. Warrants through April 27, 2005
    :
     
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    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve a General Fund
    Monthly Warrant of $1,007,324.81, a General Fund System Warrant of $295,607.03, a
    School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $22,409.15, a School Lunch Fund System
    Warrant of $24,011.77, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of $153,407.57, a Special
    Aids Fund System Warrant of $41,251.83, and a Capital Fund Monthly Warrant of
    $4,621.00.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
        
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
         
    1. Revised Policy 7430 ­ Fund Raising by Students
    :
                 
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Hicks,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves Revised Policy No. 7430, “Fund Raising by Students” dated 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    2. Presentation: 4
    th
    Grade Enrichment:
                 
    Mrs. J. Shaver and Mrs. V. Manning, Red Creek Central School District teachers, were
    introduced by Mrs. L. Sereno, Elementary Principal. Mrs. Shaver presented information concerning
    the 4
    th
    grade enrichment program. Seventeen 4
    th
    graders have been involved in enrichment
    activities. Projects have included a “bat project”, a Chris VanAllsburg author study, two book
    studies with field trips, participation in Inventive Minds, and a 4
    th
    grade newsletter.
      
          
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1. Certified Staff
    :
     
    Maternity Leave, Kimberly A. Prosser:
     
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby grants
    Kimberly A. Prosser a maternity leave of absence beginning June 8, 2005 (or
    thereabouts) and extending through June 24, 2005 in accordance with the Family &
    Medical Leave Act of 1993 and Article III, Section F of the Contractual Agreement
    between the Red Creek Teachers’ Association and the Red Creek Central School
    District.
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    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    2. Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Lifeguard (part­time), Alice M. Mayer:
     
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.
    Osterhaudt, seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the appointment of Alice M. Mayer as a Lifeguard (part­time) at the Red
    Creek Community Center effective April 28, 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
        
       
    3. CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    None.
     
     
     
     
    4.
    Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES Election:
     
       
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby casts
    one vote for Stuart Einstein to a seat on the Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES board for a
    three­year term effective July 1, 2005; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby casts
    one vote for Daniel Morgan George to a seat on the Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES
    board for a three­year term effective July 1, 2005; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby casts
    one vote for Nancy Scher to a seat on the Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES board for a
    three­year term effective July 1, 2005.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES Administrative Budget Vote
    :
       
    A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District, at its April
    27, 2005 meeting, approves
    the 2005­06 tentative administrative budget (Part 1) of
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    the Wayne­Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the amount
    of $2,487,815.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
     
    5.
    School District Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting and Election/Budget Vote ­
     
    May 2005:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mrs. Hicks;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Annual School District Budget Hearing for May 10, 2005 and the
    election/Budget Vote for May 17, 2005.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    6.
    Proposed Policy No. 7000, “Parental Delegation of Authority to Caregiver of Minor
    Child”:
       
    This proposed policy was presented for a first reading.
     
     
    7.
    Revised Policy No. 7131, “Education of Homeless Children and Youth
    ”:
       
    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 Revised Policy No. 7131, “Education of Homeless Children and
    Youth” dated 2005.
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    8.
    Extension of Superintendent’s Contract:
     
       
       
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates;
       
    That all other terms of the employment agreement in effect for the period July 1,
    2004 through June 30, 2007 shall continue in effect until or unless they are altered
    in accordance with the terms of the July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007
    employment agreement or an appropriately adopted amendment or successor
    agreement; and
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    That an amended contract be prepared reflecting the terms of this resolution and
    that the President of the Board of Education is authorized and directed to execute
    said amended agreement.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    9.
    Approval: Sponsorship of Varsity Golf Team Fundraiser:
     
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.
    Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby approves the sponsors of the Neil and Onie Williams Open Golf
    Tournament to be held on June 18, 2005 to use the Red Creek Varsity
    Golf Team name for promotion purposes; and
     
     
    That the Board agrees to accept any donated profits on behalf of the Red
    Creek Varsity Golf Team.
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1. Letter from J. Lisanto re: Teaching American History Grant workshop
    2. Correspondence from Assemblyman Morelle re: Fairness in Competition Bill
    3. Multi­Cultural Fair ­ April 28, 2005
    4. Letter from Board President of Geneva City Schools
    5. Letter from D. George, BOCES Board Candidate
    6. Letter from A. Morgan, BOCES Board Candidate
    7. Rural Schools Conference ­ July 10­12, 2005
    8. Memo from Mr. DiBlasi to J. Treby, Librarian, Red Creek Free Library
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1. Enrollment & Attendance
    Summary, 2004­05, Period 7
    2. Letter to President of Four County School Boards Association
    3. Middle School and High School Honor Rolls
    4. Review Job Descriptions
    5. Wayne County Educational Coalition ­ next meeting May 9, 2005
    6. Red Creek Central School 2005­06 Budget and Voter Information
     
     
     
    By consensus, the Board of Education agreed to cancel the May 11, 2005 meeting.
     
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    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to enter into Executive Session
    at 7:42 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and negotiations.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 8:38 p.m.
     
     
      
    H. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at
    8:39 p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
      
                

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