BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006
    CUYLER CAFETERIA
     
    Board Members Present: Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mr. Larry Curtis, Miss Molly Martin,
    Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Patrick Scutt
                                     
    Board Members Excused: Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Mr. Richard Stevens
     
    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, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Scott Sugar, Asst. Principal/Athletic Director
    Mrs. Cindy Keeling, Reading Coordinator
                
    Others Present: D.DuVall, W.MacArthur, M.Uetz, D.Uetz, S.Ford,
    H.Reynolds, S.Syrup, S.Dapolito, E.VanWagnen,
    M.Strauss, K.Hinkhose,D.Hinkhouse, J.Tomi, K.Walsh,
    J.Heath, K.Rice, A.Kriefall, K.Laird, S.Hall, C.Howell,
    D.Bradley, D.Smith, J.Smith, W.Smith, M.Smith, B.Dates,
    M.Klemann, A.Rupert, M.Waterman, L.Latulipe,
    V.Manning, B.Snyder, N.Kronenwetter, K.Bushnell,
    V.Knox, R.Wedge, D.Hass, S.DeCosa, J.Bonanno, D.Bills,
    D.Keysor, W.Keysor, D.Prosser, K.Prosser,
    N.Bartholomew, K.Nodine, J.Cooper, G.Cooper, J.Weaver,
    L.Archer, S.Grab, T.Kacur, P.Waterman, A.Vogel
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Paice.
      
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    Mr. Wm. MacArthur, Red Creek teacher, addressed the Board of Education concerning
    the district’s budgeting process and its relationship to RCTA and Board of Education
    negotiations on a new agreement.
     
    Mr. D.DuVall, Red Creek resident, addressed the Board of Education concerning the high
    quality of the Red Creek Central School District and its employees. He urged that
    teachers be fairly and equitably compensated for their service. He stressed that teachers
    shape the lives of the children who will shape our future and that the Board of Education
    should negotiate a fair settlement with the RCTA.
    REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 25, 2006
     
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    Mrs. H. Dates, Red Creek parent, addressed the Board of Education concerning safety as it
    relates to coaching. She urged the Board of Education to carefully consider their hiring of a
    boys’ varsity basketball coach and look for a good fit with the district and its students.
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Special Meeting – October 11, 2006
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mr. Scutt, to approve the minutes of
    the Special Meeting of October 11, 2006.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
     
    Warrants through October 25, 2006:
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve a General Fund
    Monthly Warrant of $747,106.33, a General Fund System Warrant of $257,539.87, a
    School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $12,433.84, a School Lunch Fund System
    Warrant of $32,796.02, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of $101,741.59, and a Special
    Aids Fund System Warrant of $15,090.31.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
        
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
         
    None
     
     
      
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Substitute Teachers, Kristen Jorgensen, Tammy Toellner­Potter and
    Colleen M. Volpe; Appointment: Volunteer Club Advisors, 2006­07:
       
    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
    appoints the following as substitute teachers:
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    Kristen S. Jorgensen MS Degree
    Certification Music
     
    Tammy Toellner­Potter MS Degree
    Initial Certification Elementary/HS
     
    Colleen M. Volpe BS Degree
    Permanent Certification K­12/P.E.
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following as volunteer advisors for the 2006­07 school year. Said
    appointments are made without compensation or remuneration.
     
    Nancy Sheldon MS Bible Club
    Mary Johnson 5
    th
    Grade Bible Club
      
      
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    Appointment: Athletic Coaches, Winter Season 2006­07
     
     
    Deferred.
     
     
     
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Status Change, Sandra M. Maloney; Appointment: Substitute Teacher
    Aide, Teacher Asst, & School Monitor, Melissa M. Griffin:
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Dates, seconded by Mr. Scutt;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves a change in appointment status of Cleaner for Sandra M. Maloney from
    Probationary to Permanent effective November 6, 2006; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Melissa M. Griffin as a Substitute Teacher Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective October 26,
    2006 and are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New
    York State Education Department.
     
    Carried unanimously.
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    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations:
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations: 6366, 5958, 7470, 6949
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    4.
     
    Approval: Students Driving Snowmobiles to School
    :
       
    Deferred to next meeting.
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1. Rural Schools Association dues schedule
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Academic Eligibility
    2.
     
    Memorandum from L. Sereno re: :Step Up to Fitness”
    3.
     
    Letter to T. Collier re: Bank in Red Creek
    4.
     
    Letter to I. Cramer re: Conroy Scholarship monies
    5.
     
    Letter to J. Schepperly re: Full­time School Resource Officer
    6.
     
    Letter to Clarkstown Board of Education re: NYSSBA Resolution
    7.
     
    Red Creek District Performance Reports ­ Mr. Sholes shared student performance
    information concerning NYS Gr. 3­8 assessments in ELA and Math for the 2005­06
    school year.
    8.
     
    Capital Project Information ­ Mr. Sholes shared information concerning EXCEL aid
    from the NYSED that would allow the district to do capital improvements in the amount
    of approximately $13 million at almost no additional cost to the district. By consensus,
    the Board of Education agreed to investigate this possibility.
    9.
     
    School Board Recognition Week ­ Mr. Sholes read a proclamation from Gov. Pataki
    concerning NYS Board of Education Recognition Week (Oct. 23­27, 2006) and
    presented Board members with a certificate and a Red Creek sports pass.
     
     
    H. OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
    None.
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mr. Scutt, to enter into Executive Session
    at 8:05 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
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    Without objection from any Board member, Vice President Paice moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 8:24 p.m.
     
     
    Appointment: Athletic Coaches, Winter Season 2006­07:
     
      
    Upon 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 the following
    athletic coaches for Winter 2006­07 as follows:
                
    Arthur Babcock Boys’ Varsity Basketball
    Scott Sugar Girls’ Varsity Basketball (co­coach)
               
    Janelle Ferris Girls’ Varsity Basketball (co­coach)
    Eric Potter Girls’ Jr. Varsity Basketball
    Veronica Longley Basketball Cheerleading
    Richard L. Pitts Bowling
    Matt VanOrman Varsity Wrestling
    David Briggs Jr. High Wrestling
    Derek DeMass Boy’s Jr.High Basketball Co­Coach
    David Benwell Boys’ Jr.High Basketball Co­Coach
     
    Volunteer Assistant
     
    Carrie Kolczynski Girls’ Basketball
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive
    Session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and RCTA negotiations.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, Vice President Paice moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Miss Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 9:31
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
           

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