7:05 | Pledge of Allegiance |
1. | Opening Day Report | ||
2. | Summer School Report | ||
Att. 2 | |||
3. | Facilities Discussion | ||
4. | Upcoming Events | ||
1. | Approve Personnel Action | |
Att. 3 | ||
2. | Approve CSE/CPSE Action | |
Att. 4 | ||
3. | Consensus Agenda: | |
Att. 5 |
1. Approve Treasurer’s Report | |
2. Award Bids | |
3. Approve Budget Transfers | |
4. Appoint Fire Inspector | |
5. Accept Gift to District |
8:25 | Audit Committee Report |
8:30 | Policy Committee Report |
District Mission Statement | |
Based on the belief that all students can learn, the staff of the Wayne Central School District accepts the responsibility to teach all students, regardless of differences, the fundamental skills. We further accept the responsibility to challenge all students to attain higher levels of achievement. Wayne Central will provide the opportunity, environment, and encouragement to meet this goal while developing the whole child, physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally. | |
Att. 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | |||||||||||||||||||
Ontario Center, New York 14520 | |||||||||||||||||||
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES | UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED |
DATE: Thursday, August 16, 2007 | TIME: 6:30p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||
TYPE: Regular Business Meeting | PLACE: District Office | ||||||||||||||||||||
PRESENT: Trustees Griswold, Lyke, Newman, Nicholson, Robusto, Schultz, Wyse; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Derse, Shaffer, Pullen, Wright, Schiek, Atseff, Cox, Callahan | |||||||||||||||||||||
ABSENT: Trustees Johnson & Triou | |||||||||||||||||||||
GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||
I. | CALL TO ORDER: 6:30p.m. by Frank Robusto, Jr., School Board President | ||||||||||||||||||||
II. | EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Griswold, to adjourn the meeting,at 6:31 p.m., for an executive session on personnel matters pertaining to specific persons. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||||
III. | RECONVENE: 7:05 p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||
IV. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. | APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (July 9 & 23, 2007) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Schultz requested addition of reports on the national workshop for International Baccalaureate. Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Griswold, to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting, as revised, and the minutes of the meetings of July 9 & 23, 2007, as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||||
VI. | PUBLIC COMMENT- None |
A. | Mr. Nicholson congratulated trustees who started new terms or continued as school board officers at the July 9th meeting which he was unable to attend. |
VIII. | BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS |
A. Mr. Robusto extended condolences to the families of retired school trustee Robert Filsinger (1960-1970), of Union Hill, retired bus mechanic Patsy Catalano and former high school principal Dr. John W. Cooper. |
IX. | REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – None |
X. | REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS |
Mr. Havens extended congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Blankenberg on the birth of their third son. |
A. | ANNUAL REPORT • 2006-2007 |
Mr. Havens presented the annual report for the 2006-2007 school year for review and consideration by Board of Education (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting). He noted that the report was discussed in detail at the workshop session on goals and objectives on June 25, 2007. | |||||||||||||||||||
He directed special attention to several items for additional review and discussion, as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||
Grade 4 – English-Language Arts & Math Exams | |||||||||||||||||||
Top priority is planned in this area in 2007-2008 to achieve the 90% goal of two year’s ago. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Nicholson asked if the concern is among only fourth grade students or if it extends to other grade levels as well. He asked if the dip in achievement is specific to grade four tests or if it will re-occur as the children advance a grade. Mr. Havens stated that the largest amount of data is available among fourth graders; additional data is needed for younger grade levels. He added that emphasis is planned on each individual student who did not reach the achievement goals. | |||||||||||||||||||
Grade 8 - English-Language Arts | |||||||||||||||||||
State-wide, eighth grade students did not report high achievement results on these exams. Local students continue to show improvement in this area and rank third in results among schools in neighboring Monroe County. Staffing changes due to departures are also a concern in this area to insure continuity for preparation of students for the exams; replacement of staff in language arts is increasingly more difficulty as the number of available applicants shrinks. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Nicholson asked what occurs if a permanent replacement is not hired at the start of the school year. Mr. Havens stated a substitute could fill the position until a replacement is hired or the district could hold the incumbent for thirty (30) days. He added that it is better for students to start the school year with the teacher they will have for the entire school year. | |||||||||||||||||||
Grade 8 –Biology & Earth Science • Regents’ Exams | |||||||||||||||||||
Both the passing rate and the large number of students who take these exams, many as eighth graders, The number of eighth graders enrolled in the courses continues to increase; staff members are anxious to learn how these larger enrollments might impact the achievement rates. |
Mrs. Lyke expressed caution that the enrichment aspects of the option for Regents’ exams for eighth graders could diminish if the courses and exams are offered to a larger number of students. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Schultz asked if eighth graders are required to maintain a specific grade average to remain in the course. Mr. Havens stated that the students are allowed to remain in the course as long as they maintain interest in it. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto applauded the increased number of eighth graders and asked what major factor is responsible for the increased course enrollments. Mr. Havens stated that the encouragement of the staff and principal is the largest incentive for students to enroll in the courses. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens noted the high passing rates last year in earth science (80%) and biology (91%) and that 90% or more of students passed the biology Regents’ exam in 6 of the past 7 years. He added that these are the first Regents’ exams taken by students and helps them realize their ability to achieve success. In 2007-2008, an experimental approach of two (2) sections of in biology is planned in grade 8. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke asked how many science exams the students must pass; Mr. Havens and Mrs. Cox provided details. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Schultz asked what biology test data at the high school represents in light of the eighth grade exams; Mr. Havens provided details. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke cited the need to challenge students to increase achievement whenever possible. | |||||||||||||||||||
Regents’ Exam – Math Course A | |||||||||||||||||||
Extensive efforts by teachers in curricula updates and use of new teaching styles in this area resulted in a 30% mastery rate and 95% passing rate. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke noted that she had spoken with Mrs. Emison, high school math chairperson, and learned details about the transition to more traditional math courses by the NYS Education Department. | |||||||||||||||||||
Regents’ Diploma Rate | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens noted the substantial improvement is this rate to 80%; the goal remains 90%. He noted the emphasis by staff members to reach this goal. | |||||||||||||||||||
College Bound Rate | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens noted that the 90% goal of college bound seniors* was reached for the past two (2) consecutive years and extended thanks to Mrs. Holly Armitage, an assistant principal at the high school, and the counseling staff for their efforts and Mrs. Michelle Scheik, director of student services, who convinced several students with special educational needs to pursue a regular high school diploma and complete the college application process. | |||||||||||||||||||
(*) Remainder reflects 5% each for military services and the workforce. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Griswold noted the value of tracking this data each year and asked if (1) there is a record maintained on priority items of each year and (2) priorities from prior years are suspended, concluded or continued as areas of focus, emphasis and data analysis change. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens noted that the school district continues to enjoy a favorable position in terms of available resources which allows continuation of prior programs as well as addition of others. Changes in priorities may occur in the amount of time or resources directed toward a specific program or replacement of one program for another. He cited the decision to replace the Hopeworks program, based on data on its effectiveness, with a drug and alcohol prevention program and use of funds not needed for an additional section of kindergarten last year for additional staff training in reading recovery. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Cox, assistant superintendent for instruction, noted that constant efforts are made to achieve a balance in use staff and financial resources between existing programs and areas of improvement or emphasis as they occur. |
B. | SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • 2007-2008 |
Mr. Havens presented the district-wide school improvement plan for 2007-2008 for review and consideration by the Board of Education. (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting). | ||||||||||||||||||||
He asked Mrs. Cox to review highlights of the goal areas included in the plan, viz: |
Grades K-4 • English-Language Arts (ELA) & Math |
Ø Increase mastery rates on the ELA and math state assessments by 10% | ||
Ø Increase passing rates in ELA and math for at-risk students by decreasing the number of students earning 1 and 2 on state assessments by 25% |
Grades 5-8 • English-Language Arts (ELA) & Math |
Ø Decrease failures for students with disabilities by 50% on state assessments in ELA and math | ||
Ø Increase mastery rates on ELA and math assessments by 10% |
Grades 9-12 • Passing Rate on Regents’ Exams |
Ø Provide all students the opportunity to take the English Regents’ exam two (2) times during their junior year | ||
Ø Initiate the Integrated Algebra course and Regents’ exam in grade nine |
Regents’ Exam & College-Bound Rate |
Ø 85% of students will pass the Regents’ Global Studies exam with a score of 65% or higher | ||
Ø 90% of ninth graders will pass their initial Regents’ Science exam | ||
Ø 100% of students will have a plan placing them on track to achieve the 2-3-5 Regents’ plan | ||
Ø 90% of graduates will apply to and be accepted by college |
Superior, Clean & Inviting Facilities |
Ø Develop a capital project which is accepted by unanimous vote of the Board of Education | ||
Ø The proposed 2008-2009 school budget will pass by a margin of 65% or better |
Mrs. Newman asked about the strategies included in the reading academy and what it requires of teachers; Mrs. Cox provided details. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke noted that the items outlined in both the annual report and school improvement plan reflect the evolving trend of an individual education plan for each child. |
Mr. Havens noted that trustees will hear reports on each of the goal areas at school board meetings beginning in October. |
C. | DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL CAPITAL PROJECT • SCHOOL FACILITIES |
Mr. Havens asked trustees for consensus on the six (6) concepts for future school facilities presented at prior meetings. The areas were identified as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Add Space to Ontario Primary School For Grades K-5 | ||
(2) | Single Campus @ Ontario Center; Add to Ontario Primary School for Grades K-5 | ||
(3) | Single Campus @ Ontario Center; New School Linked to Middle/High Schools; Abandon Other Schools | ||
(4) | Single Campus @ Ontario Center; Convert Middle School to All K-5; Build New Middle School/Connect to High School | ||
(5) | Connect Ontario Elementary & Primary Schools; Add K-5 Space @ Ontario Primary School: Freewill Elementary School Stays K-5 | ||
(6) | Build Entirely New K-12 Campus-All Grades/Services; New Site; Abandon Existing Schools |
NOTE: Options #1 thru #5 would use Ontario Elementary School for district-wide services |
He noted the record of discussion on these items in the minutes of prior meetings. He suggested that trustees review and discuss them to determine final action and priorities. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Nicholson asked if there is a maximum cost allowance for building aid from the NYS Education Department. Mr. Atseff explained the rated capacity criteria for regular and special education classrooms which is used to determine eligibility for building aid. | |||||||||||||||||||
Discussion among trustees in work groups is generally summarized as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||
Item #6 presents a political issue and is likely not to generate any community support. | |||||||||||||||||||
A distinction was drawn between the option which trustees may personally prefer versus the option which the community would support when reviewing and consideration these alternatives. | |||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives which include construction of new space between the middle and high schools pose issues of the best use of available land, parking, traffic flow and congestion along Route 350. | |||||||||||||||||||
Clarification was made on projected cost savings for the alternatives noted (e.g. consolidation of facilities, programs, grade configurations and curricula); some may prompt negative community response | |||||||||||||||||||
Consideration of safety and security issues is important in any consolidation of facilities | |||||||||||||||||||
Consideration of a centralized campus and new K-5 space at the Ontario Center campus must consider enrollment data and the existing property/fields it might displace. | |||||||||||||||||||
Additional considerations are loss of athletic fields and the challenges to provide continuity of architecture if a centralized, connected facility is developed along Route 350 | |||||||||||||||||||
Taxpayer support is a significant factor in determination of a final alternative. | |||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued use of Freewill Elementary School and shift of students to new space at Ontario Center would create very large buildings | |||||||||||||||||||
Ontario Elementary School may reach functional obsolesce for long-term instructional uses but has great potential for alternative school and community uses | |||||||||||||||||||
Potential of functional obsolesce of Freewill Elementary School is also a factor to consider | |||||||||||||||||||
Physical plant at Freewill Elementary School provides single floor, barrier-free access to meet all instructional program needs, HVAC equipment and general condition is good. |
Any alternative selected must consider reaction of voters | |||||||||||||||||||
Growth and changes in local population and the housing market will determine the best location in the school district to meet future needs for K to 5 instructional programs | |||||||||||||||||||
By consensus, Alternative #6, supra, was eliminated, and Alternatives #3 & #4 were combined | |||||||||||||||||||
Based on the origin of the discussion of these alternatives, it is important not to overlook or forget the long-range goals, educational structure and direction of the school district and presentation of options which would receive community encouragement and support | |||||||||||||||||||
A substantial amount of time for public input along with sharing and distribution of information about the alternatives is required before a final alternative is selected | |||||||||||||||||||
Consideration of the pros and cons of a single, K-12 campus at this time would provide trustees, school officials and the community with insight into long-range options for future capital improvement projects. | |||||||||||||||||||
Creation of a K-5 facility at Ontario Primary School could meet program and facility needs but would not result is loss of a school campus for students and parents; if Freewill Elementary School were ever closed, it would include a huge emotional upheaval to residents, families and alumni of that school | |||||||||||||||||||
Strong justification would need to occur for any proposal to close Freewill Elementary School, including uses of technology and security issues | |||||||||||||||||||
In the spirit of “The World is Flat,” philosophy, continued use of multiple sites for delivery of educational services is similar to the multiple, sometimes satellite sites common in higher education | |||||||||||||||||||
Planning for short- and long-term uses and benefits of technology as well as the scope of ventilation and other basic services is essential and valuable | |||||||||||||||||||
Current and future efforts to plan ahead for space, program and enrollment provides the opportunity to show the community that the school board is thinking ahead | |||||||||||||||||||
If properly presented to the community, parents would begin to understand the reasons for future facility needs. | |||||||||||||||||||
By consensus, the option to construct space to attach Ontario Elementary School to Ontario Primary School was omitted. |
By way of summary, trustees were in agreement that Mr. Havens and the staff would provide in-depth information about Option #1 and Option # 3 & 4, combined, based on preceding discussion. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke suggested providing an update of this evening’s discussion to the trustees who are absent this evening. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto noted that the U.S. Bureau of the Census develops ten (10) and twenty (20) year projections which might aid in review of remaining alternatives. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Schultz stated that there is no crystal ball to indicate when, if or how the facility and campus at Freewill Elementary School will have changes in use. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Griswold noted that a general trend does exist across the country to consolidate school districts and school facilities within those districts. |
XI. | RECESS: 8:54 p.m. |
XII. | RECONVENE: | 9:05 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||
XIII. | REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
A. | REPORT ON NATIONAL WORKSHOP • INTERNATIONAL BACCALEAUREATE PROGRAM |
Trustees and school officials who attended the national workshop on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program on July 12 to 15 in Chicago narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the workshops and information presented. (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) Trustee representatives were Mr. Schultz, Mrs. Lyke and Mrs. Newman. Staff representatives were Mr. Havens, Mr. Armocida, Mr. Pullen, and Susan Mack. | |||||||||||||||||||
The program has 80,000 students in primary, middle and high school years in 125 countries. Concepts are presented in units of inquiry and each local district determines the units their students will address. Specific skills are expected and measured with an emphasis on inter-disciplinary learning. | |||||||||||||||||||
The presentation also outlined training and program costs, quality control, curricula and core subject areas, site reviews by the national IB organization, application process, networking of students who earn an IB diploma, and recognition of IB credentials by college recruiters and admission offices, among other items. |
Mr. Havens asked if trustees were interested in learning about additional IB workshops; the response was yes. |
Mr. Griswold noted work-related visitors from Texas who were well acquainted with the IB program which is a standard in their state comparable to Regents’ exams in New York State. |
Mrs. Lyke noted that IB programs are prevalent in the City of New York schools and expects Governor Spitzer may incorporate them in standards for schools throughout the state. |
B. | UPCOMING EVENTS |
Trustees reviewed upcoming building-level events and activities they planned to attend. |
XIV. | ITEMS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION |
A. PERSONNEL CHANGES |
Mr. Havens presented the following personnel changes for review and consideration by the Board of Education: | |||||||||||||||||||
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF |
RESIGNATION: | ||
Michael Consadine, assistant principal, assigned to the high school, effective August 27, 2007 (personal reasons) | ||
APPOINTMENT: | ||
Peter Derse, assistant principal, NYS Control No. 659498061 (Provisional, valid through 2/1/2011), assigned to the high school, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective August 17, 2007 through August 16, 2010 at $72,500, pro-rated (replacement for Michael Consadine, resigned) |
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF | |||||||||||||||||||
RESIGNATIONS: |
Jacob Arndt, school counselor, assigned to the high school, effective August 23, 2007 (personal reasons) | ||
Emory Roethel, science teacher, assigned to the high school, effective August 6, 2007 (personal reasons) |
APPOINTMENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Andrea Baggott, special education teacher, NYS Control No. 645862051 (Initial, valid through 9/1/10), assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $37,850 (replacement for Penny Spina, resigned) | ||
Derek De Mass, technology teacher, NYS Control No. TBD (Initial, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the high school, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $36,600 (replacement for Brian Knebel, resigned) | ||
Robert Graham, special education teacher, assigned to the high school, a two (2) month temporary appointment effective September 1 through November 9, 2007 at $37,850, pro-rated (replacement for Stephanie Potter while on leave of absence). | ||
Miles Lewis, math teacher, NYS Control No. 69520071 (Initial, valid through 9/1/2010), assigned to the middle school, a five (5) month temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008 at $37,850, pro-rated (replacement for Amy Stahl while on leave of absence) | ||
Natalie Nicoletti, Spanish teacher, NYS Control No. TBD (Initial, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the middle school, a one (1) year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $36,600 (replacement for Joanna Schoff while on leave of absence) | ||
Wendy Riley, art teacher, NYS Control No. 99060071 (Permanent, effective 9/1/2006), assigned to the high school, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $39,836 (replacement for Shawn Leffler, resigned). | ||
Jaclynn Sardone, English Teacher, NYS Control No. 113343071 (Initial, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the high school, a one (1) year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $36,600 (replacement for Meredith Kulik, while on leave of absence) | ||
Carrie Van Cassele, elementary education teacher, NYS Control No. 4462788041 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/08), assigned to Ontario Primary School, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $37,850 (replacement for Kim Northrop, named as teacher on special assignment) | ||
Teachers On Special Assignments • 2007-08 School Year @ current salary: | ||
Catherine Crable, primary level literacy coach (0.50 FTE), assigned to Freewill & Ontario Elementary Schools | ||
Mark MacMillan, International Baccalaureate coordinator (0.40 FTE), assigned to the high school | ||
Kimberly Northrop, primary level literacy coach (0.50 FTE), assigned to Freewill & Ontario Elementary Schools | ||
Jean Stein, elementary level literacy coach (1.0 FTE), assigned to Ontario Elementary School | ||
Tina Cieplinski-Smith, assistant to the director of student services (1.0 FTE) @ district office. |
2007 Summer Reading & Special Education Program Appointments (Amended) | ||
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
2006-07 Annual Stipend Appointments (Amended) |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
2007-08 Annual Stipend Appointments (Amended) |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
Additional Extra-Duty Appointments/Designations • 2007-2008 School Year | |||||||||||||||||||
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
SUPPORTIVE STAFF: | |||||||||||||||||||
RESIGNATIONS: |
Randall Emison, bus driver & hall monitor (high school), effective June 30, 2007 ( personal reasons) | ||
Joanne Huff, teaching assistant assigned to the middle school, effective June 30, 2007 (retirement, 11 years service to Wayne Central School District) |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
APPOINTMENTS: |
Sandra Crandall, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $9.11 per hour | ||
Sharon Crisafulli, teacher aide, 1:1,, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $9.55 per hour |
Mary DeWolf, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at $10.00 per hour |
Ellen Ebert, teacher aide, 1:1, (0.50 FTE) assigned to Project Show at the high school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at $12.80 per hour | ||
Rachel Ford, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at $11.40 per hour | ||
Rhonda Graham, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $9.11 per hour. |
Lynne Howard, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at $10.25 per hour. |
MaryAnn Kritall, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $12.80 per hour. |
Bonnie Ocke, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to the middle school, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $10.41 per hour |
Debra Pecoraro, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $12.15 per hour | ||
Karin Pickard, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned the high school (Project Show), a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $12.90 per hour | ||
Heidi Ward, teacher aide (1:1), assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a temporary civil service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $10.00 per hour. |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve the personnel changes as recommended by the superintendent of schools. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. |
B. PUPIL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS • C.S.E. & C.P.S.E | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens presented the pupil placement recommendations of the Committees on Special Education and Pre-School Special Education for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to adopt the following RESOLUTIONS for pupil placements by the CSE/CPSE, TO WIT: | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Special Education: | ||||||||||||||||||||
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | ||||||||||||||||||
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | ||||||||||||||||||
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | ||||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. |
(2) | to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Pre-School Special Education: |
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | |||||||||||||||||
COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | |||||||||||||||||
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | |||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | |||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. |
On the question, the RESOLUTIONS were adopted by a vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. CONSENSUS AGENDA | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Accept Gift to School District • Parent Partnership • Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School (Smart Boards) | |
(2) | Adopt Resolution for Non-Public Health Services Contract • Rochester City School District • 2006-2007 | |
(3) | Adopt Resolution for Cooperative Bidding • Computers, Software, Technology • Monroe #2 B.O.C.E.S. | |
(4) | Approve Price for School Lunch Program • 2007-2008 | |
(5) | Adopt Corrective Action Plan • General Fund Audit • §170.12 Regulations of Commissioner of Education | |
(6) | Adopt Resolution for School Tax Levy • 2007-2008 |
Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |
Mr. Nicholson offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to approve/adopt the consensus agenda, as presented by the superintendent of schools, as follows: | |
(1) | Accept a cash gift of $4,000 from the Parent Partnership @ Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School for purchase of smart boards at the school |
(2) | Adopt a RESOLUTION for a non-public health services contract with the Rochester City School Dist • 2006-2007, TO WIT: |
RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT | ||||||||||||||||||
WITH ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | ||||||||||||||||||
(Non-Public School Pupils, 2006-2007) | ||||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby approves a contract with the Board of Education of the Rochester City School District for health service charges, pursuant to §912 of the State Education Law, for pupils at non-public schools in the 2006-2007 school year, and authorizes the President and Clerk of the Board of Education to execute said contract, pending approval of same by the superintendent of schools (copy of contract filed in clerk’s files) |
(3) | Adopt a RESOLUTION to participate in cooperative bidding for computers, software, technology and engineering equipment and supplies with Monroe #2 B.O.C.E.S., TO WIT: |
(4) | Approve school lunch prices for 2007-2008 (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) |
(5) | Adopt a corrective action plan pursuant to §170.12 of the Regulations Commissioner of Education for the audit of the general fund (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) |
(6) | Adopt a RESOLITION to adopt the school tax levy for the 2007-2008 school year, TO WIT: |
RESOLUTION FOR LEVY OF 2007-2008 SCHOOL TAXES |
2 per cent, plus additional penalty, from October 31, 2007, on, as levied by the county treasurer in the re-levy in town/county taxes |
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2007-2008 school taxes will be collected at the District Office of the Wayne Central School District, 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, NY 14520, from September 3 to October 31, 2007. No taxes received or postmarked after October 31, 2007, shall be accepted by the school tax collector. |
Mr. Havens noted that the goal set during budget development was to maintain the same tax rate as last year and the actual rate for 2007-2008 reflects a decrease of 0.02 %. He acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Atseff to achieve this result. |
Mr. Schultz suggested providing explanations for the variance of tax rates in each of the six (6) component townships. Mr. Atseff provided information on the role of equalization rates in the levy of school taxes. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto noted that the intent of equalization rates is to remove inequities in tax rates among several tax units (towns) within a single school district. |
Mr. Robusto suggested sending a letter to the middle school parent partnership to acknowledge their generous cash donation. | |||||||||||||||||||
On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. |
XV. | ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None |
XVI. | ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS |
A. | Mr. Griswold noted the great improvement that the new meeting room carpeting provides. |
B. | Mr. Wyse noted receipt of classroom units on sound and lighting from school officials in the City of New York whom he met at the school board’s association workshops in October which he has shared with staff members and the media club. |
C. | Mrs. Newman extended thanks to the soccer booster club and the Wayne Wings Soccer Club for their donations and contribution of the new plexiglas dugouts. She extended special appreciation to parent volunteer Dennis Landry who built them and suggested permanent recognition of these contributions. |
D. | Mr. Robusto thanked trustees who worked on the committee for the annual performance review for the superintendent of schools of schools, which was recently completed. |
XVII. | ADJOURNMENT | ||||||||||||||||||
Trustees signed the warrant to authorize collection of school taxes for the 2007-2008 school year (copy filed in clerk’s files) | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mrs. Lyke, to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 p.m. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Triou), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
Respectfully submitted, | |||||||||||||||||||
JAMES E. SWITZER | |||||||||||||||||||
School District Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||
APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |||||||||||||||||||
The foregoing minutes of the Board of | |||||||||||||||||||
Education were submitted for review | |||||||||||||||||||
& (approved as presented)(corrected | |||||||||||||||||||
as noted) at the meeting of | |||||||||||||||||||
September 13, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||
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School District Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||
JES/jes:wp |
To: | Board of Education |
From: | Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools |
(Prepared by Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources) | |
Re: | Personnel Action |
Date: | September 13, 2007 |
The following is submitted for your review and approval. | |
RESIGNATIONS: | |
Melissa Banks, ELA Teacher, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, effective August 31, 2007. For personal reasons. | |
Jason LaDue, Social Studies Teacher, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, effective August 13, 2007. For personal reasons. | |
Julie Geesler, Special Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, effective August 31, 2007. For personal reasons. | |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: None | |
APPOINTMENTS: | |
Jennifer Colucci, Elementary Education Teacher (0.5 FTE- Job Share), NYS Control No. 878923981 (Permanent, effective 9/1/98), assigned to the Freewill Elementary School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $18,925 (base + MS). Replacement for Deborah Knox (transferred to Reading Recovery). | |
Stacy Cougle, ELA Teacher, NYS Control No. 941145991 (Permanent, effective 9/1/1999), assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School , a two year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 at $44,044 (base + MS) credited with 7 years experience. Replacement for Melissa Banks (resigned). | |
Bradford Daly, School Psychologist, NYS Control No. 120096071 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $42,596 (base + MS) credited with no experience. Replacement for Penny Barry (resigned). | |
Virginia Hammond DiRisio, Spanish Teacher, NYS Control No. 298649031 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/2008), assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $37,850 (base + MS). Replacement for Maureen Nagel (TOSA). | |
Ann Marie Evans, Elementary Education Teacher, NYS Control No. 126079071 (Initial, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $36,600 (base). Replacement for Becky Groff (transferred to Reading Recovery). | |
Nicole Favreau, Health Teacher (0.5 FTE), NYS Control No. 484282041 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/2010), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a part time appointment effective September 1, 2007 at $18,660.50 (base) credited with 1 year experience. New position due to increased enrollment in Gemini course. | |
Michelle Goodwin, Reading Teacher, NYS Control No. 965880001 (Permanent, effective 9/1/1999), assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a two year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 at $41,970 (base + MS) credited with 6 years prior experience. Replacement for Diane Cameron (retired). | |
Sharon Gruttadauria, Kindergarten Teacher, NYS Control No. 895854991 (Permanent, effective 9/1/97), assigned to the Freewill Elementary School, a two year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 at $40,998 (base + MS) credited with 5 years prior experience. Replacement for Bonnie Zelazny (transferred to Reading Recovery). | |
Betsy Irvine, Special Education Teacher, NYS Control No. 113228071 (Initial, valid through 9/1/2012), assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $36,600 (base). Opening created by Rice/VanBuren job share. | |
Kenneth Lumb, School Counselor, NYS Control No. 611796051 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/2010), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $39,495 (base + MS) credited with 1 year experience. Replacement for Jacob Arndt (resigned). | |
Timothy McBride, Social Studies Teacher (0.6 FTE), NYS Control No. 83230071 (Initial, valid through 9/1/2011), assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $36,600 (base). Replacement for Ryan VanAllen (transferred to HS). | |
Patricia Morton, Elementary Education Teacher (0.5 FTE- Job Share), NYS Control No. TBD (Permanent, effective 9/1/97), assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a five month temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008 at $18,925 (base + MS) pro-rated. Job share with Rebecca Feistel. | |
Maureen Nagel, Spanish Teacher, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a one year teacher on special assignment in curriculum development effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. | |
Kathy Perconti, Vocal Music Teacher, NYS Control No. 974252001 (Permanent, effective 2/1/2000), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a two year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 at $54,246 (base+ MS+ grad credit) credited with 11 years prior experience. Replacement for Peter Derse (promoted). | |
Colleen Pudup, Special Education Teacher, NYS Control No. TBD (Initial, valid through 2/1/2012), assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $37,850 (base + MS) credited with no experience. Replacement for Fran McCarthy (retried). | |
Kim Shultz, Reading Teacher, NYS Control No. 148452021 (Permanent, effective 2/1/2001), assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a two year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009 at $47,423 (base + MS) credited with 9 years of prior experience. New position. | |
Joseph Sarratori, Science Teacher, NYS Control No. 651119051 (Permanent, effective 9/1/2005), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $39,014 (base + MS) credited with 2 years prior experience. Replacement for Emory Roethal (Resigned). | |
Corinne Wagner, Special Education Teacher, NYS Control No. 3318061 (Initial, valid thru 9/1/2011), assigned to the Tutoring Center, a one year temporary appointment effective | |
September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $37,765, credited with two years of service. Replacement for Tina Cieplinski-Smith (teacher on special assignment). | |
Holly Wright, Special Education Teacher, NYS Control No. 64653071 (Initial, valid through 2/1/2012), assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $37,850 (base + MS) credited with no experience. Replacement for Julie Geesler (resigned). | |
Elizabeth Uetz, Elementary Education Teacher (0.5 FTE- Job Share), NYS Control No. 882029981 (Permanent, effective 9/1/97), assigned to the Freewill Elementary School, a one year temporary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $18,925 (base + MS). Replacement for Deborah Knox (transferred). | |
Ryan VanAllen, Social Studies Teacher, NYS Certificate No. 63881071 (Initial, valid through 2/1/12), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a one year temporary assignment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $38,625 (base) credited with one year of experience. Replacement for Jason LaDue (resigned). | |
Francesca Zucaro, School Counselor, NYS Control No. 621396051 (Provisional, valid through 9/1/2010), assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a three year probationary appointment effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 at $42,762 (base + MS+ grad credit) credited with 5 years prior experience. New position as drug and alcohol counselor. | |
RESIGNATIONS : | |
Christine Kerr, Food Service Helper, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, effective September 1, 2007. For personal reasons. | |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: | |
Karin Pickard, Teacher Aide (1:1), assigned to Project Show at the James A. Beneway High School, a paid FMLA leave of absence effective September 5, 2007 through (on or about) October 18, 2007. FMLA leave. | |
APPOINTMENTS: | |
Suzanne Gresens, Teacher Aide (1:1), assigned to the Ontario Primary School, a temporary Civil Service appointment effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $9.11 per hour. |
2007-08 ANNUAL STIPEND APPOINTMENTS (AMENDED): | |
2007-08 Stipend Position Appointments |
v Model School Club Advisors - |
Name | Activity | Bldg.
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Rate
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Joanna Johnson | Debate Team | HS
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N/A
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$938.00
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Kathy Perconti* | Select Chorus | HS
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$626.00
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Jennifer Laux** | Yearbook (1/2) | HS
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$626.00
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Meeting | Alt. ID# | Age | Committee | Grade | Reason | Decision | Disability | Rec.
School |
Rec.
Program |
6/6/07 | 99278 | 4:111 | CSE | Kdg. | Initial
Eligibility Determination Mtg. |
Classified | Other Health Impairment | OP | Consultant Teacher
Occupational Therapy Speech/Language Therapy Special Education Itinerant Teacher (ESY) Aide (ESY) Parent Counseling and Training (ESY) Speech/Language Therapy(ESY) |
8/30/07 | 101744 | 14:9 | Sub CSE | 09 | Requested Review Transfer Student | Classified | Emotional Disability | BOCES Monroe START Program | Special Class
|
8/8/2007 | 101148 | 14:5 | Sub CSE | 09 | Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg. | Classified | Emotional Disability | Wayne Central High School | Special Class |
Meeting | Alt. ID# | Age | Committee | Grade | Reason | Decision | Disability | Rec.
School |
Rec.
Program |
6/6/07 | 99278 | 4:111 | CSE | Kdg. | Initial
Eligibility Determination Mtg. |
Classified | Other Health Impairment | OP | Consultant Teacher
Occupational Therapy Speech/Language Therapy Special Education Itinerant Teacher (ESY) Aide (ESY) Parent Counseling and Training (ESY) Speech/Language Therapy(ESY) |
8/30/07 | 101744 | 14:9 | Sub CSE | 09 | Requested Review Transfer Student | Classified | Emotional Disability | BOCES Monroe START Program | Special Class
|
8/8/2007 | 101148 | 14:5 | Sub CSE | 09 | Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg. | Classified | Emotional Disability | Wayne Central High School | Special Class |
Vendor
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1. | Allchin Paper & Packaging, Inc.
61 School St. Victor, NY 14564 |
2. | Calico Industries, Inc.
9045 Junction Drive Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-2005 |
3. | Central Poly
18 Donaldson Place Linden, NJ 07036 |
4. | Coor Distributors, Inc
89 Pearce Ave Tonawanda, NY 14150 |
5. | Dobmeier Janitor Supply Inc.
354 Englewood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14223 |
6. | Eastern Maintenance Supply
107 Norris Drive – Suite G Rochester, NY 14610 |
7. | Gabriel First Corp
233 W. Commercial St., PO Box 191 E. Rochester, NY 14445 |
8. | Hill & Markes Inc.
120 Edson St. Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
9. | Hillyard-New York
125 Rawson Rd. Victor, NY 14564 |
10. | Horwitz Supply
340 Upper Oakwood Ave. Elmira Heights, NY 14903 |
11. | Interboro Packaging Corp.
114 Bracken Rd. Montgomery, NY 12549 |
12. | Metco Supply
81 Kiski Ave. Leechburg, PA 15656 |
13. | Palmer Distributing, Inc.
100 Hoffman St. Newark, NY 14513 |
14. | Pyramid School Products
6510 North 54th St. Tampa FL 33610 |
15. | Regional Distributors
1143 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14606 |
16. | Unipak Corp
PO Box 300027 Brooklyn, NY 11230 |
17. | Young & Swartz, Inc.
39 Cherry St. Buffalo, NY 14204 |