BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006 DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Miss Molly Martin,
    Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Richard Stevens, Mr. Matthew
    Osterhaudt
     
    Board Members Excused: Mrs. Barbara Dates
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
    Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
    Mrs. Lynda Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Scott Sugar, Asst. Principal/Athletic Director
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
                
    Others Present: A. Vogel, A. Kriefall, V. Manning, T. Emmert, M.
    McIntyre, N. Sweet, D. Bradley, R. Wedge, K.
    Hinkhouse, M. Waterman, C. Howell, T. Kacur, W.
    MacArthur, D. Hinkhouse, P. Scutt
     
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Regular Meeting – March 22, 2006
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     

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    None.
      
     
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
     
    1. Presentation ­ 8
    th
    Grade Team Report:
     
    Mr. Lawrence introduced Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. McIntyre, Mr. Emmert, and Mr. Bradley,
    members of the 8
    th
    grade core team. They shared information concerning the 8
    th
    grade
    core program with Board of Education members.
     
     
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
       
    Appointment: Volunteer Assistant Coaches, Spring 2006:
     
       
    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
    appoints the following as Volunteer Assistant Coaches for the 2006 season. Said
    appointments are made without compensation or remuneration.
     
     
    Thomas Emmert Varsity Golf Assistant
    Kelly Powers Varsity Softball Assistant
            
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Termination: Teacher Aide, Kathleen A. Brooks and Amy B. Forsythe;
    Appointment: Volunteer for the Red Creek Community Center; Appointment:
    Substitute Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide & School Monitor, Kathleen A.
    Brooks:
     
    Upon the 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
    terminates the employment of Kathleen A. Brooks as a Teacher Aide (One­to­One
    with Disabled Pupil) effective at the close of business on April 7, 2006; and
     

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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    terminates the employment of Amy B. Forsythe as a Teacher Aide (One­to­One with
    Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to March 31, 2006; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the appointment of Timothy L. Mulkey, III as a Volunteer to work at the
    Red Creek Community Center on an as­needed basis. Appointment is effective April
    6, 2006 and is made without compensation or remuneration; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Kathleen A. Brooks as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide, and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective April 10,
    2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
       
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
    5002, 5483, 4523, 4537, 4747, 4965, 5975, 5770, 4674, 4874, 5005, 6830, 5746,
    4839, 4740, 4844, 6199, 5877, 6702, 6366, 6139, 6214, 5089, 5253, 3917, 5810,
    5810, 4729, 4729, 4155, 4155, 5959, 5139, 5408, 5409, 6117, 6117, 5719, 7328,
    5449, 4487, 7323, 3438, 3203, 3718, 5096, 3861, 7351, 4340, 7170, 7170, 4153,
    3793, 3878, 4599, 5808, 5251, 7344, 4204, 4449, 6819, 4387, 7338, 6942
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    4.
     
    Proposed Policy #5000 ­ Internal Audit Function
    :
       
    This proposed policy was presented for a first reading. Discussion followed.
     
     
     
    5.
     
    Approval: Sponsorship of Varsity Gold Team Fundraiser
    :
       
    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 sponsors of
    the Neil and Onie Williams Open Golf Tournament to be
    held on June 10, 2006
    to use the Red Creek Varsity Golf Team name for
    promotion purposes; and
     

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    That the Board agrees to accept any donated profits on behalf of the Red Creek
    Varsity Golf Team.
     
       
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    6.
     
    2005­06 School Calendar Revision
    :
       
    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 hereby approves the
    following changes to the 2005­06 school calendar:
      
         
    Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Students Gr. 9­12 dismissed at 11:50 a.m.
    Monday, June 19, 2006 Students K­5 dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
    Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Students K­5 dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
    Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Students K­5 dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
     
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    7. Revised Policy No. 7512 ­ Student Physicals
    :
       
    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 hereby approves
    Policy No. 7512 “ Student Physicals” dated 2006.
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    8.
     
    Adoption: 2006­07 Tentative Budget:
     
     
    Deferred.
     
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
     
    Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Letter from Senator David Valesky
    2.
     
    Four County School Boards workshop ­ Fiscal Responsibility
    3.
     
    Letter from Standard & Poor’s re: Bond Rating
    4.
     
    WFL BOCES Notice of Nominations Received

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    5.
     
    Audit Committee workshop ­ May 1, 2006
    6.
     
    Commissioner Mills Report to the Board of Regents ­ February 2006
       
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Academic Eligibility
    2.
     
    SED Draft ­ Procedures for Implementing Requests for Religious Exemption to
    Immunization
    3.
     
    SED Changes to Draft Financial Oversight Regulations
    4.
     
    Annual Meeting ­ WFL BOCES, April 10, 2006
     
     
    E. 8. Adoption: 2006­07 Tentative Budget
    :
       
    (Deferred earlier).
     
    Mr. Sholes and Mr. DiBlasi shared information concerning the2006­07 Tentative
    Budget. The most recent state aid estimate for Red Creek will allow the district to
    maintain current programs with a tax levy increase of approximately 5.6%.
     
     
    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 hereby adopts a Tentative
    Budget for the 2006­07 school year in the amount of $14,800,000.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    H.
     
    OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
    None.
     
     
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive Session
    at 8:30 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 9:23 p.m.

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    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     

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