BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mr. Larry Curtis (arrived at 5:02 p.m.),
    Miss Molly Martin (arrived at 5:06 p.m.), Mr. Charles
    Paice, Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mr. Richard Stevens
     
    Board Members Excused: Mrs. Debbie Hicks
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
    Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Coordinator of Special Education
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Reading Coordinator
                
    Others Present: Mr. & Mrs. D. Hinkhouse, Ms. A. Kriefall, Mrs. J.
    Heath, Mrs. S. Grab
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
    A. PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    (Mr. Curtis arrived at 5:02 p.m.)
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
    Regular Meeting – August 16, 2006:
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
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    None.
     
        
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
         
    None.
     
     
     
    (Miss Martin arrived at 5:06 p.m.)).
     
      
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1. Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment of Substitute Teachers 2006­07; Appointment: Reading Teacher,
    Haley M. Reynolds; Appointment: Special Education Teacher (long­term
    substitute), Nancy Anderson; Appointment: Junior High and JV Soccer Coaches,
    Fall 2006; Appointment: 2006­07 Department Chairpersons, High School;
    Resignation: Robert G. Lloyd, Technology Teacher; Appointment: Class & Club
    Advisors 2006­07; Leave of Absence, Bruce M. Leone:
       
    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
    appoints individuals as Substitute Teachers for the 2006­07 school year; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Haley M. Reynolds to the position of Reading Teacher (1.0 FTE) with a
    probationary term of three years beginning September 1, 2006 and expiring August
    31, 2009. Certification area and status are Literacy (B­Gr.6) with Initial
    Certification. Said appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the
    Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By­Laws of the Board of
    Education; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Nancy M. Anderson to the long­term substitute position of Special
    Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective September 5, 2006 through June 22, 2007.
    Certification area and status are Special Education Teacher with Permanent
    Certification. This appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the
    Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By­Laws of the Board of
    Education; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the following for the 2006 fall season:
     
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    David Briggs Girls’ Jr. High Soccer 2
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    Thomas Emmert Boys’ Jr. High Soccer 5
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    David Benwell Boys’ JV Soccer 3
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    and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the following chairpersons for the 2006­07 school year.
     
    CHAIRPERSON
    SUBJECT AREA
    Charles Cook English, Art, Foreign Language,
    Library
      
    Todd Kacur Science, Math, AIS
          
    William MacArthur Social Studies, Business,
    Technology, Home & Careers
      
    Jennifer Herbert Special Education, Guidance,
    Psychologist
     
     
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Robert G. Lloyd from the position of Technology Teacher
    effective September 25, 2006 (or earlier if a replacement can be found); and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following for the2006­07 school year.
     
      
    CLASS ADVISORS
    Jennifer Herbert Senior Class Advisor
    Terry Elmer Junior Class
    Robert Keim Sophomore Class
    Charlotte Becker Freshman Class
    OTHER ADVISORS
    William MacArthur Student Council
    Joanne Tomi Centralite Co­Advisor
    Kathleen Walsh Centralite Co­Advisor
    Joanne Tomi Centralite Co­Bus. Mgr.
    Kathleen Walsh Centralite Co­Bus. Mgr.
    David Hinkhouse All School Play
    Robert Keim Red Cricket Advisor
    Donald Goodness Chamber Singers
    Charlotte Becker Sudden Light Advisor
     
    COORDINATORS
                
    Jeanette Heath A.V. Coordinator
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    CLUBS
     
    Michael Klemann National Honor Society
    Michael Klemann Social Studies/Debate Club
    Jacquelyn Pfaff­Pratt HS Art Club
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby grants
    Bruce M. Leone an unpaid leave of absence for the first semester of the 2006­07
    school year in accordance with Article III, Section 1 of the Contractual Agreement
    between the Red Creek Teachers’ Association and the Red Creek Central School
    District.
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    Appointment: Elementary Teacher (long­term substitute), Tammy A. Curtis:
     
       
    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
    appoints Tammy A. Curtis to the long­term substitute position of Elementary
    Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective September 5, 2006 through June 22, 2007. Certification
    area and status are Childhood Education (Gr. 1­6) with Initial Certification. This
    appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the Regulations of the
    Commissioner of Education, and the By­Laws of the Board of Education.
     
    Carried.
     
       
    2. Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: LPN/Teacher Aide, Kimberly S. Weaver; Appointment: Substitute
    Call Service Coordinator, Debra A. Letson; Appointment: Substitute Food Service
    Helper, Donna Henderson; Appointment: Substitute Food Service Helper and Sub.
    Teacher Aide, Julie M. Balcom; Appointment: Substitute Food Service Helper,
    Teacher Aide and School Monitor, Nancy F. Harp; Resignation: Health Aide, Susan
    J. Sova; Resignation: Food Service Helper, Terry L. Hildreth; Appointment: School
    Bus Monitor, Margaret M. Faulkner:
     
    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
    appoints Kimberly S. Weaver to the temporary position of LPN/Teacher Aide (One­
    to­One with Disabled Pupil) assigned to the M.W. Cuyler Elementary School
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    effective September 5, 2006. Appointment will be made annually by the Board of
    Education and is on a temporary basis. Said appointment is also considered
    emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York State Education
    Department; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Debra A. Letson to the position of Substitute Call Service Coordinator; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Donna Henderson as a Substitute Food Service Helper. Said appointment is
    effective September 7, 2006. Said appointment is made emergency conditional
    pending clearance from the New York State Education Department; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Julie M. Balcom as a Substitute Food Service Helper and Substitute
    Teacher Aide. Said appointments are effective September 7, 2006. Said
    appointments are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the
    New York State Education Department; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Nancy F. Harp as a Substitute Food Service Helper, Substitute Teacher
    Aide, and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective September 7,
    2006. Said appointments are considered emergency conditional pending clearance
    from the New York State Education Department; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Susan J. Sova from the position of Health Aide in the
    M.W. Cuyler Elementary School Nurse’s Office effective at the close of business of
    September 15, 2006; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Terry L. Hildreth from the position of Food Service
    Helper effective immediately; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Margaret M. Faulkner to the position of School Bus Monitor (Handicapped
    Run). Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a
    temporary basis.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
        
       
    3. CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    None.
     
     
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    4.
    Bid Award: Bread & Bread Products and Snack & Specialty Items, 2006­07
    :
          
    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 awards
    the Bread and Bread Products Bid for the 2006­07 school year to Midstate Bakery
    Distributors, Inc., 402 Babcock Street, Buffalo, NY 14206; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby awards
    the bid for Snack and Specialty Items to McKee Foods Corporation, PO Box 750,
    Collegedale, Tennessee 37315­0750; Zappia Vending Service, 201 Ford Street,
    Newark, New York 14513; and Brookside Fruit Company, Inc., PO Box 388,
    Sumus, Washington 98295, for the 2006­07 school year.
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
    5. Approval: Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES AS­7 Contract, 2005­06:
     
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the 2005­06 Contract for Cooperative Educational Services with the
    Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES in the amount of $2,167,188.76; and
     
    That the President of the Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to
    execute and sign, on behalf of the Red Creek Central School District, the
    2005­06 AS­7 Contractual Agreement with the Wayne­Finger Lakes Board
    of Cooperative Educational Services.
    Carried unanimously.
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes briefly shared correspondence as listed.
    1. WFL BOCES Special Education Space Requirements Plan 2004­2009 ­ Progress Report
    2. Letter from First Grade Teachers
    3. Letter from Dr. J. Boles re: Excellus coverage
     
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes reviewed his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1. Letter to Senator Clinton and Senator Schumer re: Federal Title grants
    2. Memorandum to S. Sugar re: Summer Sports schedules
    3. Letter from Red Creek Soccer Club
    4. M.W. Cuyler Enrollment History
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    5. Superintendent’s Conference Day letter
    6. Letter to V. Powley re: donation
    7. Opening Day: Building principals reported on school operations on the first day of
    school. Throughout the district, the school opening went smoothly.
     
     
    H.
    OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
      
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
    at 5:34 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 6:28 p.m.
     
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at 6:29
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
        
           

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