6:30 | Tour of Freewill Elementary School |
Pledge of Allegiance | |
1. | Freewill Musical Performance | ||
2. | Freewill – O Ambassador’s Club | ||
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3. | 2008-09 Budget Discussion - Instructional Priorities Discussion | ||
4. | Connect Ed | ||
5. | Financial Update | ||
6. | Student Representative | ||
7. | Student Questions | ||
1. | Approve Personnel Action | |
Att. 2 | ||
2. | Approve CSE/CPSE Action | |
Att. 3 | ||
3. | Consensus Agenda: | |
Att. 4 |
1. Approve Budget Transfers | |
2. Accept Single Audit |
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, December 6, 2007 | TIME: 7:00p.m. |
TYPE: Regular Business Meeting | PLACE: Ontario Elementary School |
PRESENT: Trustees Johnson, Lyke, Robusto, Schultz, Triou, Wyse; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Siracuse, Shaffer, La Ruche, Pullen, Wright, Atseff, Cox, Callahan & Green | |||||||||||||||||||
ABSENT: Trustees Griswold, Newman & Nicholson | |||||||||||||||||||
GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
I. | CALL TO ORDER: 7:00p.m. by Frank Robusto, Jr., School Board President | ||||||||||||||||||
Prior to start of the business meeting, trustees and school personnel conducted a tour of the building to fulfill the requirement of §1705 of the Education Law for annual building visits. |
II. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | ||||||||||||||||||
III. | APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (November 15, 2007) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting and the minutes of the meeting of November 15, 2007, each as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Nicholson) 1 Abstention (Mr. Wyse), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
IV. | PUBLIC COMMENT - None |
A. | Mrs. Lyke extended condolences to the family of local alumnus Timothy Dennie, M.D. whose untimely demise at age 29 is a great loss. |
B. | Mrs. Lyke reminded board members of the program meeting of the Four County School Boards Association @ Geneva. |
C. | Mr. Triou complimented students at Freewill Elementary School who have art work in the 2008 emergency management calendar published by Constellation Ginna Nuclear Power Station. Mrs. Lyke noted she was pleased to see use of local, student artists. |
VI. | BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS |
A. | Mr. Robusto extended condolences to the family of retiree Lucille Connor who served as a bus driver for local students and families for 16 years. |
B. | Mr. Robusto extended wishes for a happy holiday to everyone. |
C. | Mr. Robusto cited a recent news media report on the reduction of pay telephones by 65,000 as an indicator of the changes in the workplace and is pleased to note that our staff and students do embrace these changes. |
VII. | REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS- None |
VIII. | REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS | ||||||||||||||||||
A. | PROGRESS REPORT • SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • GRADES K - 5 |
Mr. Havens presented a progress report on the school improvement plan for grades K to 5 for review and information of the Board of Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
He introduced Robert La Ruche, principal of Ontario Primary School, who reviewed a PowerPoint presentation with assistance of Mrs. Jona Wright, principal, Daniel Kielon, a third grade teacher and Mrs. Tracy La Barge, a reading teacher, from Freewill Elementary School, and Mrs. Michelle Farley, a special education teacher, and Michael Pullen, principal, each at Ontario Elementary School. He noted that Mrs. Schiek, director of student services, also assisted in this presentation but was ill this evening. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke asked how student interest in reading is maintained when they are exposed to so much material through instructional technology. Staff members noted that many opportunities are provided including book clubs and literature circles. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Triou asked for clarification on the total number of students who were involved with the data on benchmarks; staff members provided clarification. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke noted the examples of value-added assessment included in this report and stated that the NYS Education Department would do well to use the same approach in its reports on student progress and achievement. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens thanked staff members for their report and presentation. | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. | ACADEMIC REPORT • FIRST QUARTER • 2007-2008 SCHOOLYEAR |
C. | BUDGET DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR & ENROLLMENT FORECASRS • 2008-2009 |
Mr. Havens presented the proposed budget development calendar & student enrollmentprojections for 2008-2009 for review and consideration by the Board of Education. (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Gregory Atseff, assistant superintendent for business, noted key dates on the schedule with adoption of the proposed budget on April 3rd, a public hearing on May 8th and the annual school election on May 13th. |
Mr. Robusto asked what would happen to the 1.0 FTE position which is projected for reduction based on enrollment forecasts. Mr. Havens stated that a final decision would not occur until spring; he does not anticipate a reduction in force would occur. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Robusto noted that student enrollment levels have decreased over the past 5 to 6 years yet new home construction has continued in the school district. Mr. Havens noted that varied factors impact enrollment levels (e.g. birth rates, age of new home buyers) . | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke asked if the number of children who are home-schooled has increased; Mr. Havens stated it has. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Triou asked if community budget presentations are planned and if school board members would still have the option to participate in them; Mr. Havens stated yes. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke noted that three (3) seats on the Board of Education will appear on the ballot in May; incumbents are Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schultz and Mr. Wyse. | |||||||||||||||||||
D. | SAFEGAURDS ON BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES |
Mr. Havens noted that an area school district had an unfortunate experience with an employee whose prior dismissal from an education agency – not a K-12 school district – was not indicated in the pre-employment screening and background check.. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Mark Callahan, director of human resources, outlined state and local recruitment, screening and pre-employment procedures and safeguards for regular and substitute employees. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mrs. Lyke noted that the recent incident was a good reminder for school boards and officials. | |||||||||||||||||||
E. | FINANCIAL AND BUDGET UPDATE |
Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Atseff to present monthly financial reports for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Atseff presented reports dated November 30, 2007.as follows: (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Revenue Status Report– General Fund: 70% of budgeted revenues have arrived. |
(2) | Expense Status Report – General Fund: 29% of allocations were spent to date. |
F. | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE |
Senior Jessica Orchard, co-president and treasurer of the Class of 2008, reviewed current and future student achievements and events at the high school and activities of the senior class. |
G. | STUDENT QUESTIONS |
(1) | TJ Wayland, 2116 Bear Creek Drive, Ontario, asked what the philosophy is for the freshman academy. Mr. Siracuse, high school principal, provided details. | ||
IX. | RECESS: 8:15 p.m. |
X. RECONVENE: | 8:25 p.m. |
XI. | 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: | |||||||||||||||||||
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF |
. | TENURE RECOMMENDATION | ||||||||||||||||||
RESOLUTION TO GRANT TENURE | ||||||||||||||||||
TO JOHN COTSONAS | ||||||||||||||||||
IN THE AREA OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||||||||||||||||||
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, John Cotsonas, who is certified in the area of physical education, is hereby appointed to tenure in the physical education tenure area effective January 3, 2008 |
APPOINTMENTS: |
Angela Wasserman, art teacher, NYS Control No. 81395071 (Initial valid through 9/1/2012) assigned to Ontario Primary School, a three (3) year probationary appointment effective December 10, 2007 through December 9, 2010 at $36,600 (replacement for Patrice Ott, resigned). | ||
Additional Extra-Duty Appointments/Designations • 2007-2008 School Year (amended) |
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting |
Coaching Appointments • Winter Season • 2007-08 (amended) | ||
See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: |
Megan Mahaney, reading teacher (long term substitute), assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a paid FMLA leave of absence to commence on or about April 21 and expire on or about May 30, 2008 (child rearing) |
SUPPORTIVE STAFF: | |||||||||||||||||||
RESIGNATION: |
Heidi Ward, teacher aide (1:1), assigned to Freewill Elementary School, effective November 16, 2007 (personal reasons) |
APPOINTMENTS: |
Frank Carlesimo, bus driver, a six (6) month probationary civil service appointment, effective October 24, 2007 through April 23, 2008 at $13.14 per hour (replacement for Delbert Rohring, resigned). | ||
Dawn Brogan, cleaner, assigned to the middle school, a permanent civil service appointment effective November 15, 2007 at current rate of pay (having successfully completed a six (6) month probationary period) | ||
Megan Enright, teaching assistant (1:1), assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a seven (7) month temporary appointment effective November 26, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $12.02 per hour (new position) | ||
James Long, maintenance worker, district-wide, a permanent civil service appointment effective November 3, 2007 at current rate of pay ( having successfully completed a six (6) month probationary period) | ||
Mr. Wyse offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve the personnel changes as recommended by the superintendent of schools. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Nicholson), Carried. |
B. PUPIL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS • C.S.E. & SECTION 504 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Havens presented the pupil placement recommendations of the Committees on Special Education and 504 Placements for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to adopt the following RESOLUTIONS for pupil placements by the CSE/504 Committees, 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 §504 Committee: |
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
OF THE § 504 COMMITTEE AND | ||||||||||||||||||
AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | ||||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||||
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the §5O4 Committee 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 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Nicholson) |
C. CONSENSUS AGENDA | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Reports of the School District Treasurer (A/O 10/31/07) | |
(2) | Approve School Busses As Surplus Property (#205, 209, 210, 211, 227, 229) | |
(3) | Accept Gifts to the District (Freewill Elementary Parents; Group. High School Music Boosters) | |
(4) | Award Bids for computers, software, technology & engineering supplies and equipment(BOCES Coop Bid) | |
(5) | Accept External Audit Report & Management Letter • FY Ending 6/30/07 |
Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |
Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve/adopt the consensus agenda, as presented by the superintendent of schools, as follows: | |
(1) | Receive & file reports of the school district treasurer for the period ending October 31, 2007 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book) |
(2) | Declare school buses as surplus property, pursuant to Policy #5250, with proceeds from sale deposited in the school bus purchase reserve fund, as follows: |
Bus #205– 1997 International, 66-passenger bus Bus # 209 – 1997 International, 66-passenger bus | |||
Bus # 210 – 1997 International, 66-passenger bus Bus # 211 – 1997 International, 66-passenger bus | |||
Bus # 227 – 2000 Chevy, 20-passenger bus Bus # 229 – 2000 Chevy, 20-passenger bus |
(3) | Accept gifts to the district, as follows: |
• $4,000 from the Freewill Elementary Parent Group for the purchase of SMART board systems | ||
• $3,500 from the high school music boosters for funding of the April band trip |
(4) | Award bids for computers, software, technology & engineering supplies and equipment to the lowest responsible bidders, multiple bid award (Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES cooperative bid) (copies filed in clerk’s files) |
(5) | Adopt a RESOLUTION to accept the external audit report and management letter for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, TO WIT: |
Mr. Johnson asked how many smart boards the donation included; Mr. Havens stated two (2). | |
Mr. Wyse asked if the replacements have arrived for the busses recommended as surplus property. Mr. Atseff stated that the replacement busses were placed in service in September, 2007 as provided by the five-year replacement plan. | |
Mr. Robusto noted that each of the vehicles recommended for disposal is nearly ten (10) years old and asked what mileage they represent. Mr. Atseff stated that the smaller busses average 70 to 80 thousand miles and the full-sized busses average 150 to 200 thousand miles. | |
Mr. Triou asked if letters are sent to acknowledge the gifts; the response was yes. | |
On the question, the consensus was approved/adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Nicholson), Carried. |
XII. | POLICY COMMITTEE ITEMS |
Regulation 5321 Reimbursement for Travel & Conference Expenses | |
Mr. Triou presented the policy and regulation items, noted above, for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |
Mr. Wyse suggested review of items on Policy 1240, 1313 and 5321 and change of “school trustee” to “school board member” wherever it occurs. | |
Mr. Triou noted changes were made to reflect the new distinction of “external” and “internal” audits and audit firms as provided by the Office of the NYS Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education. | |
By consensus, first reading of policy items as presented was completed, with suggested revisions referred to the policy committee, and single reading of the revised regulation was approved. | |
XIII. | ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None |
XIV. | ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS |
A. | Mr. Johnson extended wishes for a safe and happy holiday to everyone. |
XV. | ADJOURNMENT | ||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wyse, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Nicholson), 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
January 10, 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: | January 10, 2008 |
The following is submitted for your review and approval. | |
RESIGNATION: | |
Gary Cooley, Reading Teacher (0.6 FTE) assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, effective February 1, 2008. For the purpose of retirement. | |
Francesca Zucara, School Counselor, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, effective November 23, 2007. For personal reasons. | |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: | |
Diane Hartley, Occupational Therapist (0.4 FTE), assigned district wide, a combination paid/unpaid FMLA leave of absence effective on or before February 4, 2008 through | |
June 30, 2008. For the purpose of child rearing. | |
Stephanie Mordaci, Elementary Education Teacher, assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a combination paid/unpaid FMLA leave of absence effective on or before March 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008. For the purpose of child rearing. | |
APPOINTMENT: None | |
RESIGNATIONS: | |
Nanette Coro, Typist, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, effective | |
January 7, 2008. Promoted and transferred to HR Department. | |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: None | |
APPOINTMENTS: | |
Nanette Coro, Senior Typist, assigned to the Human Resources Department, a six month Civil Service probationary appointment effective January 7, 2008 at $12.66 per hour. New position. | |
Megan Enright, Teaching Assistant (1:1), assigned to the Ontario Elementary School, a seven month temporary appointment effective November 26, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at $12.02 per hour. New position to support new student. | |
Shelly McDonald, Typist, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a six month Civil Service probationary appointment effective January 7, 2008 at $11.15 per hour. Replaces Nanette Coro. | |
Roger Moon, Cleaner, assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, as six month Civil Service probationary appointment effective December 6, 2007 at $9.15 per hour. Replaces Heather Holberton (transferred to position vacated by Joyce Hargarther - retired). | |
Deborah Reil, Teacher Aide (1:1), assigned to the Freewill Elementary School, an eight month temporary Civil Service appointment effective November 16, 2007 at $8.67 per hour. Replaces Heidi Ward (resigned). | |
Erica Roos, Teacher Aide (1:1), assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a six month temporary Civil Service appointment effective November 16, 2007 at $9.32 per hour. Replaces Lyn Howard (transferred to new temporary Teacher Aide position). | |
Att. 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Meeting | Alt. ID# | Age | Committee | Grade | Reason | Decision | Disability | Rec.
School |
Rec.
Program |
11/01/2007 | 101210 | 10:1 | CSE | 05 | Initial
Eligibility Determination Mtg. |
Classified | Other Health Impairment | Ontario Elementary | Consultant Teacher
Consultant Teacher Consultant Teacher Counsleing |
Meeting | Alt. ID# | Age | Committee | Grade | Reason | Decision | Disability | Rec.
School |
Rec.
Program |
11/07/2007 | 101201 | 4:3 | CPSE | Preschool | Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg. | Classified Preschool | Preschool Student with a Disability | Preschool Itinerant Services | Occupational Therapy
Speech/Language Therapy |
11/28/2007 | 101365 | 3:11 | CPSE | Preschool | Initial Eligibility Determination Mtg. | Classified Preschool | Preschool Student with a Disability | Preschool Itinerant | Speech/Language Therapy |