BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006
    DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Charles Paice,
    Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mr. Matthew Osterhaudt (arrived at
    8:35 pm)
     
    Board Members Excused: Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Mr. Richard Stevens
     
    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: Mr. A.Vogel, Mr. P.Scutt, Ms. A.Kriefall, Ms. S.
    Stanistreet, Ms. M.Uetz, Mr. C.Cook, Ms. K. Laird,
    Ms. N.Bartholomew, Ms. L.Latulipe, Mr. D.Prosser
     
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Vice President Paice.
      
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive Session at
    7:03 p.m. to hear a student appeal.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, Vice President Paice moved the Board out of Executive
    Session at 7:28 p.m.
     
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
    1.
     
    Regular Meeting – April 26, 2006
    :
     

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    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Treasurer’s Report­ April 2006
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin, to approve the Treasurer’s
    Report for April 2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
     
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
     
    1. Presentation ­ Middle School Art Program:
     
    Ms. S. Stanistreet, Middle School art teacher, shared information concerning the Middle
    School Art Program. Reading and writing are integrated into the program with many of
    the art projects. Ms. Stanistreet was congratulated on a very interesting and informative
    presentation.
     
     
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
       
    Tenure Appointments: Donna E. Hardy, Elementary Teacher, and Nanette
      
    Kazarian­VanHorn, Elementary Teacher; Maternity Leave and Extended Child
    Rearing Leave, Michelle L. Bonanno:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mr. Curtis;
       
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    grants Tenure to Donna E. Hardy in the Tenure Area of Elementary Education
    effective September 1, 2006; and
     
       
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    grants Tenure to Nanette
    J. Kazarian­VanHorn in the Tenure Area of Elementary
    Education effective September 1, 2006; and
     

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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    grants Michelle L. Bonanno a maternity leave of absence followed by an extended
    child rearing leave beginning September 2006 and extending through June 2007 in
    accordance with the Family
    & Medical Leave Act of 1993 and Article III, Sections
    F and G of the Contractual Agreement between the Red Creek Teachers’
    Association and the Red Creek Central School District.
            
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Cleaner, Sandra A. Maloney; Appointment: Substitute Cleaner, Jack
    R. Hirsh:
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Dates, seconded by Miss Martin;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Sandra A. Maloney to the position of Cleaner, eight hours per day, 261
    days per year, effective retroactively to May 8, 2006. Appointment is on a
    Probationary basis for twenty­six weeks at which time the position will be made
    permanent upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Jack R. Hirsh as a Substitute Cleaner. Said appointment is effective May
    11, 2006 and is made emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York
    State Education Department.
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
       
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
    3791, 3419, 5958, 7053, 6264, 5417, 6024, 5805, 6739, 7087, 6087, 5868, 5868,
    5410, 5410, 5869, 5869, 6109, 6867, 5584, 7114, 6742, 3468, 7317, 7212, 7320,
    6997, 7333, 7377, 7377, 5788
     
    Carried unanimously.
    4.
     
    Staffing Adjustments for 2006­07
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Dates, seconded by Miss Martin;
     

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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    abolishes the following positions effective June 30, 2006:
       
    One (1) full­time elementary teacher position
    One (1) full­time teaching assistant position
        
    Carried unanimously.
      
     
    5.
     
    Student Teacher Placement, SUNY Potsdam ­ Fall 2006
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.
    Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the following student teacher placement for the 2006 Fall Semester:
     
    September 5 ­ October 27, 2006
     
    Name Grade/Subject
    Teacher
    Andrew Dolloff Music Kelly Witkiewitz
       
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    6.
     
    Proposed Policy No. 5000, “District Wellness Policy”
    :
       
    This proposed policy was
    presented for a first reading.
     
       
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Commissioner Mills’ Report to the Board of Regents ­ March 2006
    2.
     
    2006­07 Subcommittee on Education Reports to the General Conference Committee
    3.
     
    Results of April 26 BOCES Vote and Election
    4.
     
    2006­07 Property Tax Report Card Data from NYSSBA
    5.
     
    2006 Rural Schools Conference ­ July 9­11, 2006
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Biodiesel Fuel ­ General Information
    2.
     
    Red Creek High School Graduation Information for Parents of Seniors
    3.
     
    Middle School Honor Roll
    4.
     
    Library grant awarded to High School Librarian Jeanette Heath
    5.
     
    School Report Card ­ deferred
    6.
     
    Academic Eligibility
    7.
     
    Enrollment & Attendance Summary, 2005­06 ­ Period 8
    8.
     
    Letter to A. Vogel

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    9.
     
    Elementary School Parent Conference Summary ­ Spring 2006
    10.
     
    Mr. Sugar’s letter to K. Hoyt, North Rose­Wolcott AD
    11.
     
    DWI Crash Scenario ­ May 9, 2006
    12.
     
    Envirothon Team Going to State Competition
    13.
     
    High School Gymnasium Roof ­ A number of temporary patches are now in place. Roof
    replacement will need to be considered within the next few years.
    14.
     
    School District Budget Notice
    15.
     
    Elenbe Awards are scheduled for May 25, 2006.
     
    H.
     
    OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
    None.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive
    Session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and negotiations.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    (Mr. Osterhaudt arrived at 8:35 p.m.)
     
    Without objection from any Board member, Vice President Paice moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:20 p.m.
     
    STUDENT APPEAL:
      
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School hereby sustains the
    superintendent’s decision relative to the student appeal held earlier in the meeting.
     
    Carried.
     
      
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.

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