BOARD OF EDUCATION
RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
SUMMARY OF THE
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006 DISTRICT OFFICE
Board Members Present: Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Miss Molly
Martin, Mr. Matthew Osterhaudt, Mr. Richard Stevens,
Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Larry Curtis
Board Members Excused: None
Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
Andrew J. DiBlasi, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
Clerk of the Board
Mrs. Lynda Sereno, Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
Mrs. Julie Herbst, CSE Chairperson
Others Present: Mr. S. DeCosa, Mr. R. Bills, Ms. A. Kriefall, Mr. W.
MacArthur, Mr. R. Keim, Mr. T. Kacur, Mrs. M. Smith,
Mrs. V. Manning, Mr. R. Manning, Mrs. M. Waterman,
Ms. J.Tomi
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
A.
PUBLIC FORUM
:
Brianna Waldron, Red Creek Community Center employee, addressed the Board of
Education concerning cleaning issues at the Community Center.
B. MINUTES:
1.
Special Meeting March 8, 2006
:
A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the minutes of
the Special Meeting of March 8, 2006.
Carried. (1 abstention).
C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
:
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2. Warrants through March 22, 2006:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Osterhaudt, to approve a General
Fund Monthly Warrant
of $1,033,571.86, a General Fund System Warrant of
$238,983.70, a School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $18,085.09, a School Lunch
Fund System Warrant of $15,770.81, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of
$87,688.75, a Special Aids Fund System Warrant of $20,565.27, and a Capital Fund System
Warrant of $13,175.00.
Carried unanimously.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
:
Presentation High School Publications
:
Mr. Patterson introduced Ms. Tomi and Mrs. Walsh (Red Creek yearbook advisors) and
Mr. Keim (school newspaper). Ms. Tomi and Mrs. Walsh shared information concerning
the planning and production of the yearbook. The last deadline for print was met this
week. The upcoming yearbook will include more advertising, student writing, and
enhanced digital photography. Mr. Keim shared information concerning the school
newspaper, The Red Cricket. One of the primary goals of the paper is to generate interest
across the school community on matters related to school and school life. There are
currently 9 students working on the paper.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
at 7:27 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
Carried unanimously.
Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
E. NEW BUSINESS
:
1.
Certified Staff
:
Appointment: Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach:
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
appoints Michael Roden as Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2006 season.
Carried unanimously.
2.
Classified Staff
:
Appointment: Lifeguard (parttime), William P. Stevenson; Appointment: Substitute
Educational Interpreter, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide and School Monitor, Kim
M. Bellardini:
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
approves the appointment of William P. Stevenson as a Lifeguard (parttime) at the
Red Creek Community Center effective March 23, 2006; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Kim M. Bellardini as a Substitute Educational Interpreter, Substitute
Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher Aide and Substitute School Monitor, Said
appointments are effective retroactively to March 21, 2006 and are considered
emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York State Education
Department.
Carried unanimously.
3.
CSE Recommendations
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the following
CSE/CPSE recommendations:
7185, 6816, 7265, 7375
Carried unanimously.
4. Revised Policy # 7512 Student Physicals:
This proposed revision was presented for a first reading. Discussion followed.
5. Revised Policy #1330 Appointments & Designations by the Board of Education:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Hicks,
seconded by Mrs. Dates;
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
approves Policy No. 1330, “Appointments and Designations by the Board of
Education: dated 2006.
Carried unanimously.
6.
Proposed Policy #5000 Information Security Breach & Notification
:
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 Policy No. 5000, “Information Security Breach and Notification” dated
2006.
Carried unanimously.
7.
Proposed Policy #5000 Audit Committee
:
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 Policy No. 5000, “Audit Committee” dated 2006.
Carried unanimously.
8.
Approval: Memorandum of Agreement between RCCSD and CSEA
:
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 the Memorandum of Agreement between the Red Creek Central School
District and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Wayne County Local
859, RCCSD Unit 9103.
Carried unanimously.
9.
Student Teacher/Practicum Placements
:
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
approves the following student teacher/practicum placements for the 2006 Spring
Semester and 2006 Fall Semester:
March 27 May 18, 2006
Name Grade/Subject
Teacher
Deidre Laird Grade 3 Kathy Thomas
Mary Kellar Grade 1 Pamela Cloonan
Thomas Wills HS English Robert Keim
Tina Coulombe Grade 2 Jeannette Smith
May 22 June 9, 2006
Name Grade/Subject
Teacher
Brian Gates Technology Robert Lloyd
September 5 October 19, 2006
Name
Grade/Subject
Teacher
Bradley Butler Art Susan SincavageHall
Carried unanimously.
10. Approval: District Plan for SchoolBased Planning and Shared Decision Making
Biennial Review
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 and recertifies the District Plan for SchoolBased Planning and Shared
Decision Making; and
That the President of the Board of Education is hereby directed to
complete and sign the Statement of Assurances on behalf of the members
of the Board of Education and that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby
authorized to submit said Biennial Review to the New York State
Education Department.
Carried unanimously.
11. Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005
:
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
accepts the Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 as
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prepared by the auditors from the accounting firm of Raymond F. Wager,
Certified Public Accountant, P.C., Rochester, New York.
Carried unanimously.
12. Discussion: 200607 Budget:
(Deferred).
F. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
1.
Letter from D. Abrams, SED Asst. Comm. for Standards, Assessment & Reporting
2.
Memo from Interim Deputy Commissioner re: School District Budget
3.
Letter from Senator Valesky to Commissioner Mills
4.
Letter from Assemblyman Sheldon Silver
G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
:
Mr. Sholes reviewed his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
1.
Enrollment & Attendance Summary, 200506 Period 6
2.
Letters to students and coaches re: Science Olympiad competition
3.
Mr. Patterson’s letter to Science Olympiad coaches
4.
Wellness Committee Board of Ed. representative, D. Hicks & M. Martin
5.
Prism Concert and Senior Open House (3/30/06); HS Play (3/24 & 3/25/06)
6.
Cuyler Gym repair
E. 12. Discussion: 200607 Budget
:
(Deferred earlier in the meeting).
Mr. Sholes and Mr. DiBlasi shared information concerning projections and
proposals for the 200607 Budget. Discussion focused on factors involved in
determining a percentage tax increase and maintaining quality school programs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
at 9:35 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 10:34 p.m.
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H. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at 10:35
p.m.
Carried unanimously.
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