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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