1. A. Letter of Resignation
    1. a. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Charles Walker, 204 E. Maple Avenue Apt. A, Newark, New York 14513 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2007 at an annual salary of $65,000 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Assistant Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process). (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    2. b. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Angela Johnson, 4628 Williamson Road, Marion, New York 14505 to a two-year probationary term as a .5 FTE Talented and Gifted Teacher and a .5 FTE Special Education Teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Special Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.
    3. c. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Weiskopf, 189 West 8th Street, Oswego, New York 13126 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Technology instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board, pending receipt of security clearance documentation, and pending completion of all required NYS tests. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Technology Education (In Process). The tenure area is Technology. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.
    4. d. Recommend the appointment of Thomas Nedimyer, 7686 Lower East Hill Road, Colden, New York 14033 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Science instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Earth Science 7-12. The tenure area is Science. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    5. e. Recommend the appointment of Michael Leyland, 51 South Irving Terrace, Buffalo, New York 14223 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE English instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/English Language Arts 7-12. The tenure area is English. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    6. f. Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process). The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
  2. D. Based upon receipt of security clearance documentation, recommend the continuation of the employment of the following: - None
  3. IV. NEW BUSINESS
  4. V. OLD BUSINESS
  5. VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS
      1. A. Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (1st Reading). (See attached).
      2. B. Budget Vote Analysis.
      3. C. CDEP Update.
      4. D. Administrative Search Update.
      5. E. Capital Project Update.
  6. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
      1. A. Four County School Boards Association. Annual Meeting and Dinner. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Belhurst Castle, Route 14S, Geneva, NY. Time: 5:30 Registration, 6:45 Dinner, 7:45 Meeting/Program.
      2. B. Four County School Boards Association. New and Nearly New School Board Member Orientation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 5:30 Registration, 6:00 Part I, 6:45 Dinner and 7:15 Part II. Location: TBA.
      3. C. Four County School Boards Association. Program Planning Committee Meeting, June 25, 2007 at Torrey Park Grill, 89 Avenue E, Geneva, NY. Social Hour – 5:30, Meeting/Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
  7. I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. IX. ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2007
LYONS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Middle/High School Library
10 Clyde Road, Lyons, New York  
7:00 P.M.
 

                **REVISED**
 
AGENDA:            
 
I.   CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
II.   REGULAR BUSINESS
A.  Examination and/or alteration of agenda.
B.   Public Comment.
C.   NYSSBA Presentation.
D.   Presentation on Fitnessgram and Activities. (Physical Education Department)
E.   Presentation on K-6 Literacy Program Review. (Deb Perry).
F.  Superintendent recommends approval of:
1.   Minutes for May 8, 2007.
2.   Lyons Committee on Special Education - Elementary Sub-Committee minutes for April 30, 2007, 2007. (See attached).
3.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Lyons Preschool Special Ed. Minutes for April 26, 2007. (See attached).
4.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – High/Elementary Sub-Committee minutes for April 24, 2007. (See attached).
5.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Newark BOCES minutes for April 23, 2007. (See attached).
6.   Lyons Committee on Special Education minutes for April 18, 2007 and May 9, 2007. (See attached).
7.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Crestwood Children’s Center minutes for May 2, 2007. (See attached).
8.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – WFL-BOCES Williamson minutes for May 7, 2007. (See attached).
9.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – WFL-BOCES Red Jackets minutes for May 11, 2007. (See attached).
 
 
III.   PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Superintendent recommends the approval of the following:
A.  Letter of Resignation
1.  Recommend acceptance of a letter of resignation from Mrs. Pamela “Walker” Ducharme, 1061 Secretariat Drive, York, South Carolina 29745 from her position as a special education teacher effective June 30, 2007.
 
 
 
 
 
B.  Instructional
1.  Instructional


a. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Charles Walker, 204 E. Maple Avenue Apt. A, Newark, New York 14513 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2007 at an annual salary of $65,000 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Assistant Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process). (Security clearance documentation has been received).



a.   Recommend the appointment of Mr. Charles Walker, 204 E. Maple Avenue Apt. A, Newark, New York 14513 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2007 at an annual salary of $65,000 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Assistant Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Assistant Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process). (Security clearance documentation has been received).


b. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Angela Johnson, 4628 Williamson Road, Marion, New York 14505 to a two-year probationary term as a .5 FTE Talented and Gifted Teacher and a .5 FTE Special Education Teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Special Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.



b.   Recommend the appointment of Ms. Angela Johnson, 4628 Williamson Road, Marion, New York 14505 to a two-year probationary term as a .5 FTE Talented and Gifted Teacher and a .5 FTE Special Education Teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Special Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.


c. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Weiskopf, 189 West 8th Street, Oswego, New York 13126 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Technology instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board, pending receipt of security clearance documentation, and pending completion of all required NYS tests. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Technology Education (In Process). The tenure area is Technology. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.



c.   Recommend the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Weiskopf, 189 West 8th Street, Oswego, New York 13126 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Technology instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board, pending receipt of security clearance documentation, and pending completion of all required NYS tests. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Technology Education (In Process). The tenure area is Technology. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education.


d. Recommend the appointment of Thomas Nedimyer, 7686 Lower East Hill Road, Colden, New York 14033 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Science instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Earth Science 7-12. The tenure area is Science. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



d.   Recommend the appointment of Thomas Nedimyer, 7686 Lower East Hill Road, Colden, New York 14033 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Science instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Earth Science 7-12. The tenure area is Science. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 
 
 
 


e. Recommend the appointment of Michael Leyland, 51 South Irving Terrace, Buffalo, New York 14223 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE English instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/English Language Arts 7-12. The tenure area is English. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



e.   Recommend the appointment of Michael Leyland, 51 South Irving Terrace, Buffalo, New York 14223 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE English instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/English Language Arts 7-12. The tenure area is English. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).


f. Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process). The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



f.   Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process). The current annual salary is as follows: Step 1, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
2.  Long-term Substitutes - None
3.  Part-time appointment
a.  Recommend acceptance of a letter of resignation from Mr. Andrew Richardson, 38 Spencer Street, Lyons, New York 14489 from his duties as the Internal Claims Auditor effective June 30, 2007.
4.  Coaching - None
5.   Substitute
a.  Recommend approval of the following as substitute teachers, monitors, or aides:
1.  Ms. Ronda Nelson, 47 Mill Street, Sodus, New York 14551 for grades 7-12. (Not Certified-Student Teaching). (Security clearance documentation has been received.)
2.  Ms. Sarah Wlodarczyk, 561 Filkins Road, Newark, New York 14513 for grades K-12. (Not Certified). (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 
 
 
C.  Non-Instructional
1.  Teacher Aides - None
2.  Clerical - None
3.   Food Service
a.  Recommend acceptance of a letter of resignation from Ms. Michele Albanese, 78 Phelps Street, Lyons, New York 14489 from her position as a food service worker effective May 4, 2007.
 
4.  Transportation - None
5.  Building and Grounds - None
6.  Substitutes - None
 

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D.  Based upon receipt of security clearance documentation, recommend the continuation of the employment of the following: - None
 

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IV.  NEW BUSINESS
A.  Recommend approval of a transportation request from Lyons Pre-school to Strong Museum, Rochester on Wednesday, May 20, 2007. 10 students; 12 adults.
 

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V.   OLD BUSINESS
 

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VI.  SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS


A. Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (1st Reading). (See attached).



A.   Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (1st Reading). (See attached).
 


B. Budget Vote Analysis.



B.   Budget Vote Analysis.
 


C. CDEP Update.



C.   CDEP Update.
 


D. Administrative Search Update.



D.   Administrative Search Update.
 


E. Capital Project Update.



E.   Capital Project Update.
 

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VII.  COMMUNICATIONS


A. Four County School Boards Association. Annual Meeting and Dinner. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Belhurst Castle, Route 14S, Geneva, NY. Time: 5:30 Registration, 6:45 Dinner, 7:45 Meeting/Program.



A.   Four County School Boards Association. Annual Meeting and Dinner. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Belhurst Castle, Route 14S, Geneva, NY. Time: 5:30 Registration, 6:45 Dinner, 7:45 Meeting/Program.


B. Four County School Boards Association. New and Nearly New School Board Member Orientation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 5:30 Registration, 6:00 Part I, 6:45 Dinner and 7:15 Part II. Location: TBA.



B.   Four County School Boards Association. New and Nearly New School Board Member Orientation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 5:30 Registration, 6:00 Part I, 6:45 Dinner and 7:15 Part II. Location: TBA.


C. Four County School Boards Association. Program Planning Committee Meeting, June 25, 2007 at Torrey Park Grill, 89 Avenue E, Geneva, NY. Social Hour – 5:30, Meeting/Dinner – 6:30 p.m.



C.   Four County School Boards Association. Program Planning Committee Meeting, June 25, 2007 at Torrey Park Grill, 89 Avenue E, Geneva, NY. Social Hour – 5:30, Meeting/Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
 

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I.   EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.  Recommend an Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
 


IX. ADJOURNMENT



IX.  ADJOURNMENT
 
             Sincerely,
 
 
 
             Richard P. Amundson
             Superintendent
 
 
 

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