BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007
    DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Barbara Dates (arrived at 7:08 pm),
    Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mr. Richard Stevens,
    Mrs. Jeanette Treby
     
    Board Members Excused: Miss Molly Martin
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
    Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
    Mr. Scott Sugar, Asst. Principal/Athletic Director
                
    Others Present: Mr. Wm. MacArthur, Mr. M. Caywood, Mr. A. Vogel
     
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    1. Mr. Wm. MacArthur, district resident and teacher, shared some observations
    concerning the EXCEL building project.
      
     
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Regular Meeting – March 14, 2007
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mr. Scutt, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2007.
     
    Carried.
     
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    None.
    SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2007
     
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    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS:
     
    None.
     
     
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Volunteer Assistant Coaches, Spring 2007; Appointment: Elementary
    Teacher (long­term substitute), Elizabeth A. Richardson; Appointment: Substitute
    Teacher, Angel A. Southwick:
         
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Treby;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following as Volunteer Assistant Coaches for the Spring 2007 season.
     
      
    Mary Engle Boys’ and Girls’ Track Asst. Coach
    Andrew Wunder Boys’ and Girls’ Track Asst. Coach
    Joe Briggs Boys’ and Girls’ Track Asst. Coach
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints Elizabeth A. Richardson to the long­term substitute
    position of Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective April 16, 2007 through
    June 22, 2007. Certification area and status shall be N­6 with Provisional
    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 as a substitute teacher:
     
    Angel A. Southwick MS Degree
    Provisional Certification PreK ­ 6
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    (Mrs. Dates arrived at 7:08 pm)
     
          
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
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    Leave of Absence, Walter J. Krehling; Termination: Teacher Aide/Interpreter, Kim
    M. Bellardini; Appointment: Substitute Teaching Asst., Teacher Aide & School
    Monitor, Michelle D. Stagles; Appointment: Teacher aide, Kristine M. Lozier;
    Appointment: Substitute Teaching Asst.,Teacher Aide & School Monitor, Angel A.
    Southwick:
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Treby;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Leave of Absence for medical reasons for Walter J. Krehling, School
    Bus Driver, effective March 22, 2007 through May 4, 2007 with his planned return
    to work on May 7, 2007; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    terminates the employment of Kim M. Bellardini as a Teacher Aide/ Interpreter
    (One­to­One with Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to March 5, 2007; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Michelle D. Stagles as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide, and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective April 5, 2007
    and 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 Kristine M. Lozier to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (One­to­One
    with Disabled Pupil) effective April 2, 2007. Appointment will be made annually by
    the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Angel A. Southwick as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide, and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective April 5, 2007
    and are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York
    State Education Department.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the following
    CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
     
    SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2007
     
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    5336, 4731, 4341, 4503, 4503, 6463, 4004, 4204, 5449, 5449, 4729, 6117, 6856, 5914,
    5266, 5915, 5267, 4290, 4289, 7100, 6354, 7323, 4487, 5778, 5296, 7170, 5808, 7344,
    3928, 3718, 7351, 4155, 5719, 4153, 6185, 5235, 5235, 5217, 7333, 5854, 5976, 7212,
    7365, 6252, 6024, 6024, 6457, 6280, 6365, 7377, 7320, 5805, 5407, 5959, 5958, 5417,
    6386, 6264, 6742, 6867, 6867, 6739, 7087, 5584, 6254, 6254, 6087, 6832, 6831, 5942,
    5942, 4523, 7494, 7494, 6719, 6192, 7497, 7497, 6400, 6401, 6020, 7073, 7493, 7493,
    7479, 7484, 7392, 7266
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    4.
     
    Adoption: 2007­08 School Calendar
    :
       
    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
    approves and adopts the 2007­08 school calendar.
         
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    5.
     
    Adoption: 2007­08 Tentative Budget
    :
       
    Mr. Sholes shared information and projections regarding the 2007­08 Tentative
    Budget.
       
     
    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 adopts
    a Tentative Budget for the
    2007­08 school year in the amount of $15,725,000, that
    includes a projected tax levy increase of 2.76%.
      
     
        
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
       
    6.
     
    Certification: Vote Results ­ March 29, 2007
    :
       
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to accept the
    Certification of the March 29, 2007 District Vote.
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
    SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2007
     
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    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    NYSSBA Audit Committee Workshops
    2.
     
    Correspondence from Bayport­Blue Point Union Free School District
    3.
     
    WFL BOCES Notice of Nominations Received ­ By consensus, the Board of Education
    will meet to vote on the WFL BOCES Board candidates election and the BOCES
    Budget Vote at 8:00 a.m. in the District Office on April 25, 2007.
     
        
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Academic Eligibility
    2.
     
    Letter of congratulations to J. Ford
    3.
     
    Letters of congratulations to Science Olympiad Team members and coaches
    4.
     
    Memo to W. MacArthur re: certified staff salary notice
    5.
     
    Outline of Governor’s Reform Bill ­ Draft from Dr. Marinelli
    6.
     
    WFL Superintendents’ Position Statement re: Executive Budget
    7.
     
    Travel Restriction in Wayne County
    8.
     
    EXCEL Project Update­ The school roofs will be the first priority.
     
      
     
    H.
     
    OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
    Approval : Sponsorship of Varsity Golf Team Fundraiser:
      
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.
    Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis;
     
    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
    May 19, 2007, to use the Red Creek Varsity Golf Team name for promotion purposes; and
     
    That the Board agrees to accept any donated profits on behalf of the Red Creek Varsity Golf
    Team.
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to enter into Executive Session
    at 8:22 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:09 p.m.
    SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2007
     
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    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     

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