1. Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education accept 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.
    1. Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.
    2. Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.
    3. Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).
    4. Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).
    5. Moved by Jeri Lee Brink , Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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 tenure area is Reading. 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. Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve a transportation request from Lyons Pre-school to Strong Museum, Rochester on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. 10 students; 12 adults.
  3. Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent discussed the first reading of the policy on Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs.
      1. Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent updated the Board of Education on the status of CDEP. The District is coming to the end of the its first year of the CDEP process. At the next Board of Education meeting, there will be a presentation of the Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP). This plan then will be shared with the SIT teams.
  4. Mr. Jim Santelli, Vice-President read the following communications:
      1. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.
  5. Mr. Richard Amundson, Superintendent recommended that the Board of Education go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
    1. Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the meeting adjourn.

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Lyons Middle/High School Library, 10 Clyde Road, Lyons, New York.
 
 
Present
Ralph D’Amato, President - absent
Jeri Lee Brink
Sharon Tiballi
John Paliotti
Julie Bliek
Rich Henry
Jim Santelli
 
  		   
 
Other
Rick Amundson, Superintendent
Wendy Odit, District Clerk
Harry DeCook, High School Principal
Celine Olgin, Middle School Principal
Mark Clark, Elementary School Principal
Steve Veeder, Athletic Director
Rebecca Gamba, Grant Writer
Matt Cook, Administrative Intern
Chuck Walker, Administrative Intern
Stefanie Smith, Physical Education Teacher
Deb Perry, Elementary School Teacher
Tracey Mares, New Reading Teacher
Michael Leyland, New English Teacher
Public

Mr. Jim Santelli, Vice-President called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:02 p.m.
 
 
Mr. Steve Veeder, Athletic Director and Ms. Stefanie Smith, Physical Education Teacher shared with the Board of Education a program called Fitnessgram that was purchased this school year with PEP grant funds. It allows schools to track students physical activity and fitness assessments. Reports are generated and sent home to parents at the beginning of the school year and at the end of the school year.
 
 
Mr. Tom Nisbecca, a representative from the New York State School Boards Association presented Jim Santelli, Vice-President with a certificate for completing his requirements for the School Boards Institute
 
 
Mr. Mark Clark, Elementary School Principal represented the School Report Card for grades 3-6 to the Board of Education. Ms. Deb Perry, Elementary School Teacher gave a presentation to the Board of Education on the Literary Program at the Elementary School. She explained each of the programs: Fundations Language Program for grades K- 2, Scott-Foresman for grades 2-6 and Rigby for grades K-1. English Language Arts is taught at the Elementary School for 90 minutes per day.
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve the minutes for May 8, 2007.
 
6 Ayes
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve the following Lyons Committee on Special Education minutes for:
1.  Lyons Committee on Special Education - Elementary Sub-Committee minutes for April 30, 2007, 2007.
2.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Lyons Preschool Special Ed. Minutes for April 26, 2007.
3.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – High/Elementary Sub-Committee minutes for April 24, 2007
4.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Newark BOCES minutes for April 23, 2007.
5.   Lyons Committee on Special Education minutes for April 18, 2007 and May 9, 2007.
6.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Crestwood Children’s Center minutes for May 2, 2007.
7.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – WFL-BOCES Williamson minutes for May 7, 2007.
8.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – WFL-BOCES Red Jackets minutes for May 11, 2007
 
6 Ayes
 
Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education accept 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.
 
       6 Ayes
 
Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Rich Henry and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve the 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).
 
6 Ayes
 


Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.



Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.
 
6 Ayes
 


Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.



Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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.
 
6 Ayes
 


Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).



Moved by Sharon Tiballi, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).
 
6 Ayes
 


Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).



Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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 Ayes
 


Moved by Jeri Lee Brink , Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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 tenure area is Reading. 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).



Moved by Jeri Lee Brink , Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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 tenure area is Reading. 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 Ayes
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education accept 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.
 
     6 Ayes
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve 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).
 
       6 Ayes
 
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education accept 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.
 
     6 Ayes
 

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Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education approve a transportation request from Lyons Pre-school to Strong Museum, Rochester on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. 10 students; 12 adults.
 
           6 Ayes
 

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Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent discussed the first reading of the policy on Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs.
 
The “Rollins” Report was sent to each board member outlining the history of the results of budget votes. The concern was the number of no votes, but after looking at the history of the votes, the 2007-2008 was the lowest number of no votes in 18 years. The consensus among the board members is that Lyons is satisfied with the school district and tax levy. The Board of Education does want to review the hours of the vote before the next budget vote.
 


Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent updated the Board of Education on the status of CDEP. The District is coming to the end of the its first year of the CDEP process. At the next Board of Education meeting, there will be a presentation of the Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP). This plan then will be shared with the SIT teams.



Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent updated the Board of Education on the status of CDEP. The District is coming to the end of the its first year of the CDEP process. At the next Board of Education meeting, there will be a presentation of the Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP). This plan then will be shared with the SIT teams.
 
Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent updated the Board of Education on the process of the Administrative Search process and explained that the process is nearly complete. At the next Board of Education, recommendations will be brought to them for the final Administrative vacancies.
 
Mr. Rick Amundson, Superintendent updated the Board of Education on the Capital Project. Mr. David Alena is keeping the Capital Project moving. Bids are expected to go out in the next couple of weeks and a Five-year plan is currently being worked on. Construction will begin this summer.
 

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Mr. Jim Santelli, Vice-President read the following communications:


1. 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.



1.   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. 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.



2.  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. 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.



3.  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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Mr. Richard Amundson, Superintendent recommended that the Board of Education go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
 
Moved by John Paliotti, Seconded by Julie Bliek and CARRIED that the Board of Education go into Executive Session.
 
         6 Ayes
 
The Board of Education went into Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.
 
Mr. Mark Clark, Elementary School Principal and Mr. Harry DeCook, High School Principal were asked to remain for Executive Session.
 
Mr. Clark and Mr. DeCook left Executive Session at 8:56 p.m.
 
 
Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by Sharon Tiballi and CARRIED that the Board of Education come out of Executive Session.
 
         6 Ayes
 
 
 
The Board came out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.
 
 


Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the meeting adjourn.



Moved by Jeri Lee Brink, Seconded by John Paliotti and CARRIED that the meeting adjourn.
 
         6 Ayes
 
 
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
 
 
             Sincerely,
 
 
 
             Wendy Odit
             District Clerk
 
 
 

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