RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL

RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143

SUMMARY OF THE

REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 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. 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

Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Intern

Mr. Noel Patterson, Intern

Others Present: Mr. W. MacArthur, Mr. R. Pitts, Ms. S. Syrup, Mrs. S.

Dapolito, Mrs. R. Carroll, Ms. E. Dobereiner, Mrs. S.

Kuck

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Stevens.

PUBLIC FORUM

1. Erica Dobereiner, Red Creek 7

grade student, presented a petition to the Board of

Education requesting the formation of a swim team for the school.

2. Mr. Sholes presented information, for public comment, concerning the School Safety

Plan, Code of Conduct, and Student Attendance Policy. Discussion followed. Following

discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to close the public

hearing.

Carried unanimously.

B. MINUTES:

Special Meeting – April 13, 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the minutes of

the Special Meeting of April 13, 2005.

REGULAR MEETING, MAY 25, 2005

Carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting – April 27, 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the minutes of

the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2005.

Carried unanimously.

C. TREASURER’S REPORTS

1. Treasurer’s Report April 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve the

Treasurer’s Report for April 2005.

Carried unanimously.

2. Warrants through May 25, 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve a General

Fund Monthly Warrant of $746,970.51, a General Fund System Warrant of

$282,783.69, a School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $22,456.52, a School Lunch

Fund System Warrant of $20,868.40, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of

$209,201.25, a Special Aids Fund System Warrant of $43,894.44, and a Capital Fund

Monthly Warrant of $61,535.57.

Carried unanimously.

D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS

1. Presentation: 7

Grade Portfolio Project:

Mr. Lawrence introduced 7

grade teachers, Ms. S. Syrup, Mrs. S. Dapolito, Mrs. R.

Carroll, and Mr. R. Pitts, who shared information concerning the 7

grade Portfolio Project.

The project provides students with a 6

grade that is averaged with exams and quarterly

grades to determine the students’ final course grade. The portfolio work goes across all core

subject areas in the 7

grade. It requires the integration of knowledge and

skills from many

areas.

Proposed Policy 7000 Parental Delegation of Authority to Caregiver of Minor

Child:

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 Policy No. 7000, “Parental Delegation of Authority to Caregiver of

Minor Child” dated 2005.

Carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into

Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel matter.

Carried unanimously.

Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board

out of Executive Session at 8:08 p.m.

E. NEW BUSINESS

Certified Staff

Maternity Leave, Julie A. Shaver:

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 grants

Julie A. Shaver a maternity leave of absence beginning October 25, 2005 (or

thereabouts) and extending through January 27, 2006 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.

Carried unanimously.

Approval: Stipulation of Agreement

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,

seconded by Miss Martin;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

approves the Stipulation of Agreement between the District and Sara M.

Shumway.

REGULAR MEETING, MAY 25, 2005

Carried.

Leave of Absence, Cynthia C. Keeling

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 grants

Cynthia C. Keeling an unpaid leave of absence for the 200506 school year in

accordance with Article III, Section I of the Contractual Agreement between the Red

Creek Teachers’ Association and the Red Creek Central School District. It is

understood that Mrs. Keeling will retain her seniority accrued in the tenure area of

Remedial Reading.

Carried unanimously.

Appointment: Coordinator of Literacy K12, Cynthia C. Keeling

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 Cynthia C. Keeling to the position of Coordinator of Literacy K12 for a

threeyear probationary period beginning July 1, 2005. Tenure area is Coordinator of

Literacy K12 and area of certification will be School District Administrator with

Provisional Certification pending. Said position shall be 11 months and is considered

managerial. 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.

Appointment: Substitute

Teachers, Jillian L. Bushnell and Joseph J. Volpe

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

appoints the following as substitute teachers:

Jillian L. Bushnell No Degree

No Certification K12

Joseph J. Volpe No Degree

No Certification K12

Carried unanimously.

REGULAR MEETING, MAY 25, 2005

Appointment: Physical Education Teacher, David M. Briggs:

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

appoints David M. Briggs to the position of Physical Education Teacher (1.0 FTE)

with a probationary term of three years beginning September 1, 2005 and expiring

August 31, 2008. Certification area and status are Physical Education with Initial

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.

Classified Staff

Appointment: Status Change, Gilbert S. Simmons; Appointment: Substitute Cleaner

and Substitute Food Service Helper, Elnora J. Matthews; Appointment: Substitute

Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide and School Monitor, Jillian L. Bushnell;

Appointment: Substitute Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide, School Monitor and

Clerk/Typist, Melody D. Sherman:

Upon the 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 a change in appointment status of School Bus Driver for Gilbert S.

Simmons from Probationary to Permanent effective May 19, 2005; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Elnora J. Matthews as a Substitute Cleaner and Substitute Food Service

Helper. Said appointments are effective retroactively to May 16, 2005 and are made

emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York State Education

Department; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Jillian Bushnell as a Substitute Teacher Assistant, Substitute Teacher Aide

and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective May 26, 2005 and

are made emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York State

Education Department; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Melody D. Sherman as a Substitute Teacher Assistant, Substitute Teacher

Aide, Substitute School Monitor, and Substitute Clerk/Typist. Said appointments are

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effective retroactively to May 17, 2005 and are made emergency conditional

pending clearance from the New York State Education Department.

Carried unanimously.

CSE Recommendations

A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Miss Martin, to approve the

following CSE/CPSE recommendations:

3502, 3414, 6354, 3753, 5915, 6843, 3772, 4031, 5716, 4204, 3495, 7102, 4289,

4290, 4503, 5914, 5266, 4731, 5269, 5276, 4341, 3876, 5770, 4874, 5005, 4674,

5746, 4740, 6199, 5877, 6830, 4844, 6308, 6004, 6702, 6428, 6139, 6214, 5296,

5408, 5139, 5719, 4155, 5598, 7101, 5002, 5854, 6185, 6196, 5235, 6252, 6457,

6433, 3878, 5631, 6280, 3468, 5976, 7041, 5194, 5217, 5805, 5410, 6024, 6739,

6254, 6253, 5868, 5869, 6087, 6867, 6862, 7087, 6249, 6401, 6020, 6032, 4729,

5449, 6997, 7212, 5942, 5959, 5259, 5409, 4340, 6021, 5378, 4873, 5267, 4537,

4747, 4387, 4965, 5483, 7115, 7082, 6276, 7057, 7165, 7073, 3791, 3793, 6117,

3419, 7046, 5958, 7114, 6400, 7053, 6386

Carried unanimously.

Review and Approval: Attendance Policy, School District Code of Conduct, and

School Safety Plan:

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 the revised School Safety Plan, the School District Code of Conduct, and

the Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy in accordance with Project SAVE

legislation.

Carried unanimously.

5. Certification: Election Results, May 2005:

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to accept the

certification of the election results.

Carried unanimously.

2005 Local Retirement Incentive for Civil Service Employees

REGULAR MEETING, MAY 25, 2005

Upon 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 a 2005 Local Retirement Incentive for eligible Civil Service employees;

and

That the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to implement and

administer said local retirement incentive program with the Civil Service Employees

Association.

Carried unanimously.

Student Teacher Placement, 2005 Fall Semester

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 following student teacher placements for the 2005

Fall Semester:

ame

Grade/Subject Teacher

Quarter (September 6 – October 19, 2005)

Michael Perry 7

Grade Math Richard Pitts

Quarter (October 24 December 12, 2005)

April Oot Grade 3 Jeannette Smith

Rebecca Mance Grade 5 Bruce Leone

Laura Abraham Grade 4 Andrew Rupert

Elizabeth Mooney Grade 3 Cheryl Howell

Carried unanimously.

Revised Policy No. 8213, “Animals in the School (Instructional Purposes)

This proposed policy was presented for a first reading. Discussion followed.

Adoption: School District Budget for 200506

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

establishes a budget for the 200506 school year in the amount of $14,200,000;

and

That the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to expend such

sums of monies as may be necessary to conduct the affairs of the school district as

provided by Law and the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of

Education.

Carried unanimously.

10.

WFL BOCES Final Request for Services 200506:

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Hicks,

seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

approves the Request for Services for 200506 in the total estimated amount of

$2,317,445 with the WayneFinger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational

Services.

Carried unanimously.

11.

Extraclassroom Activity Funds Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,

2004:

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,

seconded by Miss Martin;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

accepts the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Report for the fiscal year ending June

30, 2004 as prepared by the auditors from the accounting firm of Raymond F.

Wager, Certified Public Accountant, P.E., Rochester, New York.

Carried unanimously.

F. CORRESPONDENCE:

Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.

Letter from NY State Police re: School Resource Officer program

Letters to RCCS Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Rural School Association Resolution

BOCES Administrative Vote and Board Member Election Results

5. Letter from Lynn Gay, BOCES Board Member

6. Letter from Sheldon Silver, Speaker of NYS Assembly

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7. WFL BOCES Component School District Budget Vote Results

8. Letter to the Editor from Helen Borden

9. Letter from Pioneer Library System

10. NYS Police Security Update

G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.

Enrollment & Attendance Summary, 200405, Period 8

Academic Eligibility

Letters to legislators re: 200506 state aid

Letter to school nurses

Letter to Transportation Personnel

6. Test schedules

7. Windmill Update

8. 4

and 8

Grade ELA results Red Creek results at both grade levels were very good,

in our region.

9. Cuyler Playground Expansion Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to enter into Executive Session

at 8:59 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.

Appointment: Dean of Students/Athletic Director, Scott R. Sugar

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

appoints Scott R. Sugar to the position of Dean of Students/Athletic Director for a

threeyear probationary period beginning July 1, 2005. Tenure area shall be

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director and area of certification will be School

Administrator/ Supervisor with Provisional Certification pending. Said position shall

be 12 months and is considered managerial. This appointment is in accordance with

Education Law, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By

Laws of the Board of Education.

Carried unanimously.

REGULAR MEETING, MAY 25, 2005

Donald G. Taber Memorial Fund

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

agrees to dissolve the Donald G. Taber Memorial Fund and to transfer the

remaining funds to the Richard M. Stocker Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Carried unanimously.

H. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at

9:56 p.m.

Carried unanimously.