1. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
        1. C. CONSENSUS AGENDA
  1. OF WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
  2. WAYNE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

 

 WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA


March 23, 2006 6:30 p.m. District Office Conference Room
 
 
6:30  Executive Session
 
7:00  Call To Order Regular Board Meeting/Pledge of Allegiance  
     
Approval of Agenda/Approval of MINUTES            Att. 1
 
7:15  Public Comment
 
7:20  Board Member Comments
 
7:25  Board President Comments
 
7:30  Action Items
 
7:40  Superintendent’s Report

                   
1. TV Broadcast Production Presentation
2. Budget  
3. Financial Report
4. Student Questions

 
Break
                 
8:10  Board Action

         
1. BOCES Board Nomination
Att. 2

 
8:11  Public Comment
 
8:16  Board Member Comments
 
8:18  Adjournment


Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2005 7:00 p.m. District Office Conference 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
     (arrived @ 6:22 p.m., left @ 7:40 p.m.),       (Mrs. Lyke entered the meeting @ 6:07 p.m.) (Mr. Griswold entered the meeting @ 6:22 p.m.) (Mr. Robusto left the meeting @ 7:30 p.m. and re-entered the meeting @ 7:34 p.m.) (Mr. Triou left the meeting @ 7:32 p.m. and re-entered the meeting @ 7:36 p.m.)     
DATE: Thursday, March 9, 2006    TIME: 6:00 p.m.
TYPE: Regular Business Meeting PLACE: District Office
PRESENT: Trustees Brunner, Davis, Griswold Lyke (arrived @ 6:07 p.m .), Robusto (left @ 7:32 p.m., returned @ 7:34 p.m.), Triou (left @ 7:32 p.m. returned @ 7:36 p.m.), Wyse; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Siracuse, Armitage, Armocida, Shaffer, Cox, Schiek, Atseff, Spring, Callahan, Blankenberg, Prince
ABSENT: Trustees Johnson & Schultz
GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. by John D. Triou, School Board President
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel, Legal Matters, Collective Bargaining)
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting,at 6:01 p.m., for an executive session on personnel matters pertaining to specific personnel, pending legal matters and collective bargaining with the teachers’ association. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 4 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Lyke, Mr. Schultz), Carried.
III. RECONVENE:7:35 p.m.
IV. RECESS:      7:36 p.m.
 (Mr. Griswold left the meeting @ 7:40 p.m.) 
V. RECONVENE: 7:45 p.m.
    
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (February 9, 2006)
Mr. Havens presented consideration of the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the Wayne Teachers’ Association as an additional agenda item. Mr. Robusto offered a MOTION to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting, as revised, and the minutes of the meeting of February 9, 2006, as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz), Carried.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
       
IX. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
 
A. Mrs. Brunner extended compliments to Mr. Wert and student musicians at the middle school for their recent concert; she appreciates the effort needed to prepare and present the event.
 
B. Mr. Robusto extended compliments to Scott Freischlag and Ted Hargarther, coach and assistant coach, respectively, of the varsity wrestling team, on the state honors earned by local wrestlers Ryan La Magra and Josh Patterson and added best wishes to each of the young men in their national competition in few weeks.
 
C. Mrs. Lyke extended compliments to the staff at the middle for hosting and conducting the recent recognition breakfast events for honor roll students and noted the preview of the student musical production of “The Sound of Music” which was included in the event.
 
X. BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
 
A. Mr. Triou extended apologies to the audience for the delay in the start of the business meeting.
 
B. Mr. Triou extended condolences to the families of retired trustee and former school board president Bill Quinn, retired special teacher Eva Burger and retired math teacher Hazel P. Bassage. Note was made that Mrs. Bassage submitted the name selected for the Freewill Elementary School when it opened, in 1971, in recognition of the rural school district, of the same name, in which the elementary school is located, and where she taught in the one-room school at the start of her career.
 
XI. REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - None
 
XII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
 
A. MEETING WITH SENATOR NOZZOLLIO ON STATE BUDGET EDUCATION FUNDING
 
 
Mr. Havens announced that NYS Senator Michael Nozzollio will meet with school board members and school officials from our district and the Williamson Central School District in our district office conference room this Saturday, March 11th at 1:15 p.m. to discuss state funding for education.
B. PRESENTATION ON “PROJECT LEAD THE WAY” • High School Engineering Courses
 
 
Mr. Havens presented the “Project Lead The Way” program for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He introduced Joseph Siracuse, high school principal, to introdice the presentation.
Mr. Siracuse introduced Mrs. Holly Armitage, assistant principal, and Mr. Alan Eagle, technology teacher and 6-12 department chairperson. They narrated a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the new applied technology program called “Project Lead the Way” which incorporates engineering courses, research projects, college-credit courses, internships and career planning based on national standards for math, science and technology and underscores the standards and expectations for students in the district’s model school’s program . (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)
                   
Mrs. Armitage and Mr. Eagle stated that the program trains students to become critical thinkers and to learn skills necessary in the changing workplace they will encounter after graduation. They noted the major shortage of trained engineers and how the new technology programs incorporate the rigor and relevance of the standards set for local student achievement.
The students are challenged to develop answers to problems and become critical thinkers. Those students who complete a five (5)-course sequence and complete an internship and senior project can earn fifteen (15) college credits at the time of high school graduation. The program also emphasizes work experiences for students with local and area businesses and the chance to apply classroom skills to real-life experiences.
Mr. Eagle noted that the courses are problem-based and bring technology into the mainstream of core classes for meeting graduation requirements by incorporating math, communications, language arts and other classes. The high school already offers the entry-level courses and will add courses in civil engineering, bio-technology and aerospace.
Mrs. Armitage noted that the school district has four (4)-years to implement the five (5)-course sequence to provide the college credit for our students. Revisions and/or additions to current curricula would occur as part of summer curriculum development workshops. She added that software for the first three (3) years of the four (4)-year cycle is already available.
Mr. Havens stated that the fact that the first two (2) courses required by the proposal are already taught is a compliment to the efforts of our applied technology teachers. The integration of problem-solving and career options is closely aligned to the model school’s program already in place. He added that declining enrollment at the middle school will allow re-assignment of an existing staff member to the high school without hiring additional staff.
Mr. Robusto noted the importance of preparing our students for a changing and challenging workplace. He stated that more and more technical jobs are moving to China and the Far East and our schools must replenish the local workforce.
Mrs. Lyke asked if there is any cost for course materials; Mrs. Armitage stated there is none.
Mr. Robusto asked when our students would begin the courses and if any contacts were made with local business owners to sponsor our students for the internship requirement. Mrs. Armitage stated that the courses would begin in September, 2006. Mr. Eagle stated that the internships occur at the end of the five (5)-course cycle at which time they would seek participation by local business owners.
Mr. Robusto asked what future opportunities Mr. Eagle foresees for our students in this area and how many students might enroll. Mr. Eagle noted that the trends for school districts are the same as private industry, where he formerly worked, to provide students with skills and options to meet emerging career opportunities. He anticipates 15 to 20 students at the onset of the program and noted that the school district will have an affiliation with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) which will provide additional support.
Mr. Wyse stated that this is a great opportunity for our students and he is pleased to learn it will occur at our high school. He noted his past, personal and professional experience with programs at RIT and asked how many college credits our high school students who complete the sequence would earn. Mrs. Armitage stated that each course carried three (3) college credits.
Mr. Davis asked if we have adequate space and equipment necessary in the new technology classrooms opened last fall to meet the demands of the new program. Mr. Eagle noted the need in three (3) or four (4) years for some additional space for the electronics component and additional equipment. Mr. Davis noted that planning for additional space needs should occur now since it requires nearly five (5) years to design and provide such space.
Mrs. Lyke stated that she believes there is a need for more females to pursue careers in engineering and asked what efforts are made to encourage them to do so. Mr., Eagle stated that both male and female students participate in the program at this time and both are encouraged to consider the courses.
Mr. Havens stated that the school district has established a contact with the female engineering society at Constellation Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario and they have agreed to speak to our female students about career opportunities. Mrs. Armitage noted that “Project Lead The Way” does provide training and orientation for school counselors to share with parents and students during career planning and scheduling conferences. Mr. Eagle noted that students can also receive additional credit if they pass an exam based on national standards for the program.
Mr. Wyse stated his past experience that females who are employed for engineering positions are afforded more wage options than males due to the shortage of female engineers.
Mr. Davis stated that there is nothing worse than a top-notch program without top-notch space and equipment and noted the importance of incorporating those needs into the district’s long-range facilities planning. Mr. Havens noted the need for additional technology lab space.
Mr. Triou asked if there are plans to extend this new program to middle school levels and if that would require an increase in class sizes. Mr. Havens noted that the expected decline in student enrollment will allow the introduction of the concept without exceeding established class sizes.
Mrs. Lyke asked Mr. Triou if his concern was related to safety issues: Mr. Triou stated it was. Mr. Havens stated that there are no safety issues.
Mr. Havens thanked the staff for their presentation. He noted that the educational presentation at the April meeting will focus on the potential of an international baccalaureate program for our students.
C. UPDATE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GOALS • 2005-2006 • HIGH SCHOOL
 
Mr. Havens presented the final progress report on the school improvement plan for 2005-2006 for year for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He introduced Mr. Siracuse, high school principal, to open the presentation on the high school’s school improvement plan.
 
Mr. Siracuse was joined by Mrs. Armitage, Tom Seimbor, a social studies teacher, Carolyn-Ann Straub, a foreign language teacher, and Deborah Valinzo, a special education teacher who reviewed a PowerPoint presentations, created by Mr. Sembor, that outlined progress on the goal to targeting instruction for specific learning needs and goals for student achievement and underscores the standards and expectations for students in the district’s model school’s program. (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)
      
The report reviewed efforts underway among staff members to incorporate daily assessment of student learning into their classes based on specific objectives and effective methods to assess, or evaluate, learning progress. The goal is that students will leave each class session with a better understanding of course materials. The group shared examples of efforts such as data analysis and review of passing and mastery rates used in the target setting process.
They also noted the use of co-teaching, writing objectives for students for special needs and efforts to increase recognition of student success and achievement (e.g. award display cases, scholar-athlete team recognition, academic as well as athletic pep rallies and assemblies, Eagle Pass luncheons).
Mr. Siracuse summarized by noting that “a goal which you can not measure is a slogan and if a goal is worth setting, it is worth measuring.”
Mrs. Lyke suggested recognition of our scholar-athlete teams in news media and district publications.
Mr. Havens noted the great job the each of the staff members at the high school is doing and thanked the group for their presentation.
D. REPORT BY THE INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR
 
Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Russell Harris, internal claims auditor, for his monthly report to the Board of Education. (copy file in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)
 
Mr. Harris reviewed the single item at this date relates to use of open purchase orders and that he has received updated procedures for same from the purchasing agent and business office.
 
E. INDEPENDENT AUDITS • EXTRA-CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES & FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS
 
    
Mr. Havens asked Mr. Atseff,, assistant superintendent for business, to review the reports from the independent auditor on the extra-classroom activity funds and the “single” audit of federally-funded programs, each for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
Mr. Atseff explained that the audit of federally-funded programs includes instructional and food service programs which receive federal grants or subsidies. He noted that the audit reported no findings in the current or prior fiscal years and issued an “unqualified” opinion, which is positive.
Mr. Atseff stated that the extra-classroom activities funds include student clubs and activities at both the middle school and high school and traditionally prompt closer scrutiny by the auditors since they include mostly cash receipts. He noted that appx. $270,000 in funds was handled by those funds in the fiscal year under review.
He reviewed the items cited by the auditors and steps taken to correct them. He added that he and Mrs. Stramonine, who serves as central treasurer for the extra-classroom activity funds at the high school and middle school in addition to her role as school district treasurer, conducted orientation and training sessions for club advisors and student treasurers last fall. The Board of Education will receive a corrective action plan for items noted in this most recent audit by May of 2006.
F. PROPOSED BUDGET • 2006-2007 • ADMINISTRATIVE PORTION & REVENUES • DRAFT #1
 
Mr. Havens presented Draft #1 of the third portion of proposed budget for 2006-2007 school year related to administrative services and proposed revenues for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He noted that the administrative portion represents 12% of the total budget and asked Mr. Atseff to review highlights with the Board of Education.
  
Mr. Atseff stated that Draft #1 of the proposed budget is $38,304,995 and includes proposed increase in expenditures of 5.6% and a projected increase in the property tax levy of 5.2%. Significant factors for the administrative portion, only, include:
• funds to comply with new state regulations for internal financial control
• increase in salaries to reflect a change from 7.5 to 8.0 hours per day for technology support and building secretaries as provided by collective bargaining agreements
• projected increase in the employer’s retirement contribution rate from 7.97% to 8.60%
• adjustments for staff retirements and collective bargaining agreements
 
He outlined proposed expenditures in 2006-2007 for curriculum development, purchasing, auditing, tax collection, insurance, public information, school attorney, central data processing, school board dues, school district clerk, school district treasurer, and operation of school building offices and the district office.
         
He also outlined current revenue estimates from state and local sources. State aid revenues are tentative at this time pending action by the state legislature and Governor.
Mr. Havens stated that some unconfirmed items remain which will impact the final budget proposal. Based on prior discussions among trustees of taxpayer fatigue with school taxes, he will present information at the next meeting on the impact of changes in programs or services if the proposed budget is reduced by one percent (1%) increments from the present proposal of 5.20% to the 2.0% goal expressed by the Board of Education at the start of the budget development process.
Discussion among trustees and school officials is generally summarized as follows:
Mr. Triou asked if the proposed adjustments in programs and services would include priority order; Mr. Havens stated they would.
Mr. Wyse asked if the cost of each change in spending level would relate to each other or reflect a specific goal for reductions; Mr. Havens stated he will present the former approach.
Mr. Davis asked if the intent is to seek a replacement for the grant writer position which is now vacant by resignation. Mr. Havens stated that funding for the position is included in Draft #1 of the proposed budget and he is still considering available options.
Mr. Triou asked for clarification of proposed costs for internal auditing services. Mr. Atseff stated that although school districts have not yet received final state regulations, we do know that no employee of the school district can serve in this role. He added that it is distinct from the role of internal claims auditor, who is presently Mr. Harris, reviews invoices and claims on behalf of the Board of Education for validity before payment.
Mr. Triou asked how often the internal review would need to occur. Mr. Atseff stated he expects a quarterly requirement consisting of a few days each time for review of district and business operations for any weaknesses. At this time, a proposal is pending to meet this requirement as a shared service through B.O.C.E.S which would make it eligible for state aid.
Mr. Havens noted that he will present additional adjustments and refinements to proposed expenditures and estimates of state aid and other revenues at the next business meeting.
 
G. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET UPDATE
  
Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Atseff to present monthly financial reports for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
Mr. Atseff presented reports and information for the general fund through January 31, 2006, as follows: (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)
 
Revenue Status Report: 75% of budgeted revenues have arrived; receipts in line with projections.
 
Expense Report: 50% of allocations spent to date; appropriations are in good shape.
  
Mr. Triou suggested that Mr. Atseff present his financial orientation for trustees again during the summer months.
H. STUDENT QUESTIONS
 
(1) Tim Johnson, 1924 Brick Church Road, Ontario, a senior, stated he plans to pursue teaching as a career and extended compliments for the excellent demeanor and behavior of students that he witnessed during a recent career shadowing visit to the middle school. He suggested that school officials strive for the same standards of respect and responsibility at the high school. Mr. Havens noted that the behavior reflected at the middle school reflects the efforts of each staff member and this comment is a wonderful compliment to them for those efforts. He added that the high school staff has the topic under review, as well, and noted the important role of students as a role model for acceptable and appropriate behavior to their peers.
 
XIII. RECESS:    9:28 p.m.
 
XIV. RECONVENE: 9:33 p.m.
  
XV. ITEMS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION
 
A. PERSONNEL CHANGES
    
Mr. Havens presented the following personnel changes for review and consideration by the Board of Education:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
APPOINTMENTS:
 
Michael Consadine, assistant principal, assigned to the high school, a two (2)-year probationary appointment effective April 10, 2006 through April 9, 2008 at $75,119, prorated (replacement for Jeffrey Pirozzolo, resigned)
Robert E. Pearles, Jr., building principal, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a four (4)-month temporary appointment effective March 6 through June 30, 2006 at $350.00 per diem (replacement for Joseph Siracuse, re-assigned as high school principal)
  
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
TENURE APPOINTMENT
 
RESOLUTION TO GRANT TENURE
TO LORRAINE WILLIS
IN THE AREA OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2006
RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, Lorraine Willis, who is certified in the area of special education, is hereby appointed to tenure in the special education tenure area effective March 14, 2006
 
RESIGNATION:
 
Francis Gough, science teacher, assigned to the high school, effective February 1, 2006 (personal reasons)
 
APPOINTMENTS:
 
 
Heather Estabrook, special education teacher, NYS Control No. TBA (initial, valid through 2/1/2011) assigned to the middle school, a three year probationary appointment effective February 13, 2006 through February 12, 2009 at $36,250, pro-rated (replacement for Tracey Weismore, resigned)
Keith Horan, special education teacher, NYS Control No. 641850051 (initial, valid through 09/01/2010) assigned to the middle school, a four (4) month temporary appointment effective February 9 through June 30, 2006 at $36,250, pro-rated (replacement for Krista Surowy while on child rearing leave).
   
Amended Extra-Duty Appointments/Designations • 2005-2006 School Year
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
 
Krista Surowy, special education teacher, assigned to the middle school, a combination paid and unpaid FMLA leave of absence effective February 9 through June 30, 2006 (child rearing)
   
SUPPORTIVE STAFF:
RESIGNATIONS:
 
Dawn Heintzelman, food service helper, assigned to the high school, effective February 10, 2006 (personal reasons)
Kim Maira, grant writer, (0.50 FTE), assigned to the district office, effective March 2, 2006 (personal reasons)
  
APPOINTMENTS:
 
Bunny Trost, typist, assigned to the high school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2006 (having served a successful probationary period)
Kim Wernert, senior school bus driver, a permanent civil service appointment effective December 26, 2005 (having served a successful probationary period)
 
  
Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adopt/approve the personnel changesas recommended by the superintendent of schools. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz), Carried.
 
B. CSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
  
Mr. Havens presented the pupil placement recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mrs. Brunner, to adopt a RESOLUTION for pupil placements by the CSE, TO WIT:
  
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services.
 
On the question, the RESOLUTION was adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz).


 
C. CONSENSUS AGENDA
(1) Resolution for Purchase of School Busses (School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund 2005)
(2) Resolution for Refund of Taxes • Orchard Grove Village Mobile Home Park (T/Ontario) (1998-99-2002-03)
(3) Resolution for Acceptance of Single Audit Report, F/Y Ending June 30, 2005
(4) Resolution for Non-Public Health Services Contract (East Irondequoit CSD)
(5) Reports of the School District Treasurer (A/O 1/31/06)
(6) Resolution for Acceptance of Extra-Classroom Activities Fund Audit, F/Y Ending June 30, 2005
(7) Resolution In Opposition To Tobacco Advertisements In Magazines in School Setting (“Reality Check”)
(8) Resolution for Call of the Annual School Election (May 16, 2006)
       
Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education.
Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adopt/approve the consensus agenda, as presented by the superintendent of schools, as follows:
(1) Adopt a RESOLUTION   to authorize purchase of school busses from the School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund 2005, TO WIT:

 

  
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FROM THE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND 2005
FOR PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSSES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby authorize expenditure of funds in a total amount of $.435,000 from the School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund 2005 for purchase of school busses for the 2006-2007 school year, at New York State state-contract prices, as recommended by the superintendent of schools, , as follows:
Three (3) 66-Passenger Busses @ $82,022.60 - $ 246,067.80
Three (3) 22-Passenger Busses @ $40,439.44 = $ 121,318.32
One (1) 30-Passenger Bus (w/ wheelchair lift) = $ 58,013.86
(2) Adopt a RESOLUTION for refund of taxes to Orchard Grove Village Mobile Home Park (T/Ontario), for fiscal years 1988-89 to 2002-2003 per court order, TO WIT:
  
RESOLUTION TO REFUND SCHOOL TAXES TO
ORCHARD GROVE PARK, LLC, PER COURT ORDER
(Fiscal Years 1998-1999 Through & Including 2002-2003)

WHEREAS, the Wayne Central School District has received a copy of court order index numbers #44314/98, 46091/99, 47966/00, 49816/01 and 51748/02 to refund a single total sum of $300,000.00 for town, county & school taxes paid for tax years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 for real property assessed to Orchard Grove Park, L.L.C., (TAX ID. #54-3400 – 63177-00-754578 and 63117-00-653565), and
 
WHEREAS, the portion of said total amount ordered for the Wayne Central School District is $177,927.65, and the County of Wayne & the Town of Ontario are responsible for their respective shares of the total refund ordered by the court, NOW, THEREFORE
 
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District that the school district treasurer, be, and hereby is, authorized to issue the refund on behalf of the Wayne Central School District for its share in the amount stated above.

 
(3) Adopt a RESOLUTION for acceptance of single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, TO WIT:
 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL
SINGLE AUDIT REPORT OF FEDERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
PURSUANT TO PL 98-502 (Single Audit Act of 1984)
(Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005)

 
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby accept the Single (Federal Funds) Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 as prepared by Raymond P. Wager, CPA, P.C., independent auditors, and authorizes and directs the school district clerk to forward certified copies and issue public notice as required by law (copy filed in clerk's file)

 
(4) Adopt a RESOLUTION for a non-public health services contract with the East Irondequoit CSD,, TO WIT:
 
 
RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH EAST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Non-Public School Pupils, 2005-2006)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby approves a contract with the Board of Education of the East Irondequoit Central School District for health service charges, pursuant to §912 of the State Education Law, for pupils at non-public schools in the 2005-2006 school year, and authorizes the President and Clerk of the Board of Education to execute said contract, pending approval of same by the superintendent of schools (copy of contract filed in clerk’s files)
 
(5) Receive & file reports of the school district treasurer for the period ending January 31, 2006 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book)
 
(6) Adopt a RESOLUTION for acceptance of the extra-classroom activities fund audit for the F/Y Ending June 30, 2005, TO WIT:
 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL AUDIT
OF EXTRA-CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND ACCOUNTS
AUDIT REPORT & MANAGEMENT LETTER
(Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005)

 
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby accept the Audit Report of Extra-Classroom Activity Fund Accounts for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 as prepared by Raymond P. Wager, CPA, P.C., independent auditors, and authorizes and directs the school district clerk to forward certified copies and issue public notice as required by law (copy filed in clerk's file)

 
(7) Adopt a RESOLUTION in opposition to tobacco advertisements in magazines in the school setting, TO WIT:
 
 
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO TOBACCO ADVERTISEMENTS
IN MAGAZINES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING AND IN SUPPORT OF
ADVERTISEMENT- FREE ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN
MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS’ GENERAL
               
WHEREAS, smoking is the number one cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and
WHEREAS, each day more than 4,000 youth try smoking for the first time and another 2,000 youth become regular daily smokers, and,
WHEREAS, the Surgeon General of the United States has concluded that tobacco advertising contributes to youth smoking rates, and
WHEREAS, an estimated one-third of adolescent experimentation with smoking can be directly attributed to tobacco advertising and promotional activities, and
WHEREAS, tobacco companies spent $15.1 billion dollars in 2003 to market cigarettes in the United States, and
WHEREAS, these marketing expenditures tend to overwhelm and counteract efforts by school systems, government, and the medical community to decrease smoking rates, particularly when advertisements are displayed in educational and health care settings, and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 2003, the National Association of Attorneys’ General (NAAG), and four tobacco companies (e.g. Philip Morris, Reynolds America (R. J. Reynolds), US Smokeless Tobacco Company and Santa Fe Tobacco Company) reached an agreement to eliminate tobacco advertising in the classroom program versions of Time, Newsweek and US News & World Report, and
WHEREAS, “Reality Check” surveyed 233 school libraries across New York State and found that magazines carried in school libraries contained tobacco advertisements, thus encouraging youth to begin smoking, and
WHEREAS, school is a place where children and teenagers can learn and grow in a safe and secure environment, and
WHEREAS, schools and school libraries should not be an outlet for the tobacco industry to target youth and find replacement smokers, and
WHEREAS, in June of 2005, the National Association of Attorneys’ General, tobacco companies and magazine publishers reached an arrangement that eliminates all tobacco advertisements in editions of Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, People and Time going to schools, including school libraries,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District does hereby express its opposition to tobacco advertisements in magazines in the school setting, including school libraries, and enthusiastically supports the tobacco advertisement-free arrangement reached between NAAG, the tobacco companies and the publishers of Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, People and Time to eliminate tobacco advertisements from school editions of these four (4) magazines that are sent to schools, including school libraries, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, because there are still many magazines in school libraries that contain tobacco advertisements, the Board of Education supports future efforts of “Reality Check” and the Attorney General to limit access by tobacco companies to youth by eliminating tobacco advertisement in all editions of all magazines in schools, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, because Ebony, Essence, Jet, Outdoor Life, Field and Stream and Popular Science are carried in so many school libraries that the should be included in the tobacco advertisement-free arrangement immediately, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Attorney General of New York State, to Time Inc., the publishers of Outdoor Life, Field and Steam, Popular Science and Essence, and Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., the publishers of Jet and Ebony.
 
This RESOLUTION shall take effect upon adoption.
(8) Adopt a RESOLUTION for Call of the Annual School Election on May 16, 2006, TO WIT:
 
     
RESOLUTION FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND CALL OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
(May 16, 2006)
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 16th day of May, 2006, 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 4, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. in the performing arts center 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 16th day of May, 2006, 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) 2006-2007 BUDGET PROPOSITION
(which may include separate propositions for special budgetary expenditures)
 
(2) EXPENDITURE FROM BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND 2005
 
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education be authorized to make an expenditure from the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund 2005 for the authorized purpose of such fund in an amount not to exceed $435,000 in the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
 
(3) 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 4, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. in the performing arts center 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 17, 2006.
Vacancies will occur for three (3) terms of three (3) years each to succeed the following incumbents:
Jacqueline M. Brunner
 
Scott W. Griswold
John D. Triou
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 2006-2007 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.
Such applications must be received by the district clerk 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 9, 2006 @ Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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OF WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
BY: JAMES E. SWITZER
School District Clerk
4T: Weeks of March 27, April 10 & 24 & May 8, 2006

 
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 4, 2006) and the annual school election (May 16, 2006), 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 .

 
   
Mr. Davis asked about the status of the long-range plan for replacement of school busses and if the introduction of the full-day kindergarten program has had any impact on that plan.
Mr. Atseff stated that the long-range plan for the large busses is basically “on schedule” and the plan for smaller busses is “a bit behind.” Mr. Fred Prince, transportation supervisor, stated that seven (7) additional vehicles would bring the small bus replacement plan into line.
Mr. Davis asked if this means we are losing ground or gaining ground. Mr. Atseff noted that caution is exercised not to purchase too many additional vehicles of the same size at a single time to avoid a large replacement when those vehicles are removed from the fleet. Mr. Davis noted this is a prudent approach, citing a prior year when a large replacement of computers occurred.
Mr. Atseff stated that the recommendation for school bus purchases next year would have included more of the smaller vehicles if the need for replacement of the wheelchair-lift vehicles was not more pressing. Mr. Davis asked if there is a plan to “catch up” on the smaller busses. Mr. Havens noted that the change in state aid for bus purchases from a single payment at the time of new vehicle purchase to an extended re-payment over the life of the vehicle poses additional challenges.
 
    
Mr. Triou asked why the mileage is greater on smaller busses than larger busses. Mr. Prince explained that the smaller busses are assigned to the out-of-district sites for non-public and special needs students and travel more miles. The small busses travel between 20,000 and 30,000 miles in each school year and the large busses travel about 10,000 miles per school year.
Mr. Wyse asked if the life-expectancy of the small busses is shorter. Mr. Prince stated that usually exterior body and mechanical issues occur after the five (5)-year warranty on the smaller busses expires. The long-range plan includes replacement of the large busses at ten (10)-year intervals and the small busses at five (5)-year intervals.
Mr. Davis noted that the diesel-fueled busses tend to end their usefulness at the end of five (5)-years. Mr. Prince noted that new regulations for fuel efficiency and environmental protection also shorten the life of the diesel-fueled vehicles.
Mr. Atseff stated that he and Mr. Prince are confident that the long-range plans as currently developed will meet the district’s program needs.
On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz).
 
D. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
 
Wayne Teachers Association • July l, 2006 to June 30, 2011
 
  
Mr. Havens presented the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the superintendent of schools and the Wayne Teachers’ Association for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He stated that the teachers’ association will consider the proposed agreement on March 16th and the term of the proposal is from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011.
He stated that he is pleased with the proposed agreement and extended thanks to members of the school district’s bargaining team: Trustees Triou and Johnson, Mark Callahan, director of human resources and Gregory Atseff, assistant superintendent for business.
Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adopt a RESOLUTION to ratify the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Wayne Teachers’ Association, TO WIT:
 

RESOLUTION TO RATIFY TENTATIVE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THE

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WAYNE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

(July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011)

 
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby accepts and approves the recommendation of the superintendent of schools to ratify the tentative collective bargaining agreement between the superintendent of schools and the Wayne Teachers’ Association for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011, and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that superintendent of schools of schools is hereby authorized to proceed with necessary steps to finalize and execute said collective bargaining agreement. (copy of agreement filed in clerk’s files)

 
On the question, the RESOLUTION was adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz).
 
XVI. POLICY COMMITTEE ITEMS
  
First Reading
Regltn 3150
– Volunteers In the Schools
Exhibit3150
– Volunteer References & Background Inquiry Form
Second Reading
Exhibit 4210
– Organizational Chart of Management Responsibilities
Policy 4250
– Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
Policy 4270
– Evaluation of the Professional Staff
Policy 4330
– Administrative Staff & Authority
Policy 5321  – Reimbursement for Travel & Conference
Regltn 5321
– Reimbursement for Travel & Conference
Policy 5322
– Meals at Meetings and Special Events
Regltn 5322
– Meals at Meetings and Special Events
Policy 7310
– Code of Student Conduct

In absence of Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Brunner presented the policy and regulation items, noted above for review and consideration by the Board of Education.

  
Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION to approve the single reading of the regulation and exhibit noted above as presented by the policy committee. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz), Carried.
Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION to approve the second and final reading of the policy items noted above as presented by the policy committee. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz), Carried.
 
XVII. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
 
A. Lori Sensenbach, 4006 West Main Street, Williamson, NY, spoke as president of the Wayne Teachers’ Association (WTA) and extended thanks to the school board and school district representatives who participated in the recently concluded collective bargaining effort. Members of the teachers’ unit will consider the proposed agreement on Thursday, March 16th.
 
XVIII. ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
 
A. Mrs. Lyke extended thanks to all parties involved in the collective bargaining process; she appreciates the time and effort everyone devoted to the process.
 
B. Mr. Robusto noted he was pleased hear the student comment, from a senior, about the positive demeanor and tone at the middle school and suggested renewed effort and attention to the issue of respect and responsibility among high school students. He noted the roles of parents, students and teachers in this effort and suggested consideration of a policy that outlines the expectations and standards for such behavior by our students.
 
C. Mrs. Lyke stated that the comments this evening provide direction for the high school staff and leadership personnel.
 
D. Mr. Triou stated he was pleased that Mr. Havens noted that important role models which students present for their peers and underclassmen.
 
E. Mrs. Lyke stated that the middle school staff does an awesome job with their students and in organization and maintenance of a positive, respectful learning environment. Mr. Havens noted that the middle school setting is very student-centered.
         
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz), 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 23, 2006
JES/jes:wp
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School District Clerk
 

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