BOARD OF EDUCATION
RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
SUMMARY OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007 HIGH SCHOOL LGI ROOM
Board Members Present: Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mr. Larry Curtis, Miss Molly Martin,
Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mr. Richard Stevens
Board Members Excused: None
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
Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
Others Present: J. Treby, W. MacArthur, V. Manning, R. Manning
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
A.
PUBLIC FORUM
:
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
at 7:01 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel issue.
Carried unanimously.
Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.
Appointment: School Board Member
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates;
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School hereby appoints Jeanette M.
Treby to fill the unexpired term of Debbie B. Hicks. Said appointment is to be effective
January 10, 2007 and will continue until May 15, 2007.
Carried unanimously.
B. MINUTES:
1.
Regular Meeting – December 13, 2006
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2006.
Carried.
C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
:
1. Treasurer’s Report – December 2006
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the Treasurer’s
Report for December 2006.
Carried.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
:
None.
E. NEW BUSINESS
:
1.
Certified Staff
:
Appointment Leave of Absence, Bruce M. Leone; Appointment: Substitute Teacher,
Kimberly L. Scouten; Appointment: Winter Coach, 200607; Maternity Leave of
Absence, Molly E. Smith:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Mrs. Dates;
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby grants
Bruce M. Leone an extension to his leave of absence for the second semester of the
200607 school year in accordance with Article III, Section I of the Contractual
Agreement between the Red Creek Teachers’ Association and the Red Creek
Central School District; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints the following
as a substitute teacher:
Kimberly L. Scouten BA Degree
Certification pending K12
and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints the following coach for Winter 200607.
Kelly L. Powers Girls’ Jr. High Basketball (“B” Team)
and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby grants Molly E. Smith a maternity leave of absence beginning April
16, 2007 and extending through June 22, 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: Status Change, Gloria M. Parsnow; Appointment: Substitute
Clerk/Typist, Dana M. McIntyre; Appointment: Substitute Teacher Assistant,
Teacher Aide and School Monitor, Ian M. Cramer; Leave of Absence, Kirsten B.
McDorman:
Upon the 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 a change in appointment status from Provisional to Probationary for Gloria
M. Parsnow, Health Aide, effective retroactively to December 20, 2006; and
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That said appointment shall be Probationary for a period of twentysix weeks at
which time the position will be made Permanent upon satisfactory performance.
Said appointment is made in accordance with and subject to the New York State
Education Law, the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education,
Civil Service Laws and Regulations, and the ByLaws of the Board of Education of
the Red Creek Central School District; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Dana M. McIntyre as a Substitute Clerk/Typist. Said appointment is
effective retroactively to January 2, 2007; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Ian M. Cramer as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher Aide,
and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective retroactively to
January 4, 2007. 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
approves a Leave of Absence for medical reasons to Kirsten B. McDorman effective
retroactively to January 2, 2007 to April 1, 2007.
Carried unanimously.
3.
CSE Recommendations
:
A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the
following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
4204, 6719, 4717, 7478, 7479, 6050, 7116, 6252, 6402, 6843, 7057, 6854, 7203,
7418, 7123.
Carried.
4.
Award: Natural Gas Steam Generator Bid
:
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 purchase of a Market Forge natural gas steam generator as specified, to the firm
of Gerharz Equipment, Inc., 6146 East Molloy Road, East Syracuse, New York
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13057, as the low bidder meeting bid specifications, in the total amount not to
exceed $7,088.79
Carried unanimously.
5.
Correction: School Tax Roll 200607, Town of Sterling
:
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 adjusts
the School Tax Roll (Assessment) for the 200607 school tax year for the following
parcel located in the Town of Sterling:
Tax Map #20.00146 from $44,000 to $34,400
and
That the Tax Collector be and hereby is authorized to issue a refund and a new tax
statement reflecting said change.
Carried unanimously.
6.
Revised Policy No. 5570, Use of District Credit Cards
:
This proposed revision was presented for a first reading.
7. Proposed Policy No. 6161, Conference/Travel Expense Reimbursement
:
This proposed policy was
presented for a first reading.
8.
Proposed Policy No. 6162 Meals and Refreshment Policy:
This proposed policy was
presented for a first reading.
9. EXCEL Project Proposal SEQRA Determination
:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Miss Martin;
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
declares itself to be “Lead Agency,” specifically pursuant to 6 NYCRR
§617.6(b), for the proposed capital improvement project; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
declares, on the basis of consultation with and advice from Glynn Spillane
Griffing Architects, P.E. and the short Environmental Assessment Form, this
project to be an unlisted action in accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.2; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
accepts the recommendation of GSG and directs that a negative declaration
be issued and filed in accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.12.
Carried.
Mr. Sholes shared information concerning the EXCEL Project Proposal. Our cost
allowance is within NYS limits. The proposed project includes building
modifications, maintenance items, and some possible building additions. Through
the EXCEL grant and other
state aid, the district can have approximately $15 million
available for the project without increasing school taxes.
F. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Sholes briefly shared correspondence as listed.
1.
Memorandum from NYSPHSAA re: Title IX Complaints
2.
2006 Update from NYS Assembly Committee on Education
3.
Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals for Board Members January 27, 2007; April 28, 2007
G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
:
Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
1.
Enrollment & Attendance Summary, 200607 Period 4
2.
Letter of congratulations to Mrs. Taddeo re: Home Ec. Club Community Service Project
3.
Memorandum to Mrs. Sereno re: First Grade Tea
4.
Academic Eligibility
5.
Seasons Greetings 2006 message
6.
Universal PreKindergarten Update: Busing for students began on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
H.
OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
:
None.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
at 8:35 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 9:37 p.m.
RCTA Grievance Basketball Coach’s Salary
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
upholds the decision of the Superintendent of Schools relative to the Grievance concerning
the boys’ basketball coach’s salary.
Carried.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45
p.m.
Carried unanimously.
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