BOARD OF EDUCATION
RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
SUMMARY OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 DISTRICT OFFICE
Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mr. Richard Stevens, Miss Molly Martin,
Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mrs. Jeanette Treby, Mr. Charles Paice
Board Members Excused: Mrs. Barbara Dates
Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and Clerk
of the Board
Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
Mr. Matthew Strauss, Susan Kuck, Admin. Intern
Others Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Stevens.
A.
PUBLIC FORUM
:
None.
B. MINUTES:
1.
Regular Meeting – February 27, 2008
:
A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2008.
Carried.
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C. TREASURER’S REPORTS:
1. Treasurer’s Report January 2008
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the
Treasurer’s Report for January 2008.
Carried unanimously.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
:
1. EXCEL Project Update
:
Mr. Sholes shared the most recent project drawings with the Board of Education and
reviewed modifications. Discussion followed.
E.
NEW BUSINESS
:
1.
Certified Staff:
Extended Child Rearing Leave of Absence, Carly A. Mayenzet; Appointment:
Elementary Teacher (longterm substitute), Kristy L. Bletch:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Mrs. Treby;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby grants
an
extended child rearing leave of absence to Carly A.
Mayenzet from April 19, 2008 through June 26, 2008. Said leave is in
accordance with Article III, Paragraph G, of the Red Creek Teachers’
Association Contractual Agreement; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby appoints Kristy L. Bletch to the longterm substitute position of
Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective April 14, 2008 through June 26,
2008. This appointment is in accordance with Education Law, the
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education § 805.4(c)(2), and the By
Laws of the Board of Education.
Carried unanimously.
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2.
Classified Staff:
None.
3.
CSE Recommendations
:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Miss Martin, to approve the
following CSE/CPSE recommendation:
7575, 5975, 5770, 4874, 6830, 5005, 5746, 4844, 4839, 5877, 6139, 6214, 5089,
6997, 7352, 6366, 6050
Carried unanimously.
4.
Revised Policy #7131, NonResident Students
:
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Mrs. Treby;
That the Board of Education hereby approves Revised Policy No. 7131, “Non
Resident Students,” dated 2008.
Carried.
5. Board of Education
Vacancy Notice, May 2008:
This item was presented for information only.
6. Notice of Annual District Meeting & election/Budget Vote and Annual Budget
Hearing May 2008
:
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Mrs. Treby;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
approves and confirms the
Notice of the Annual Budget Hearing for May 13, 2008
and the Notice of the Annual District Meeting and Election/Budget Vote for May
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20, 2008, which will be presented to the PostHerald for Legal Publication on April
2, April 16, April
30 and May 14, 2008.
Carried unanimously.
7. Approval: “Kids Saving
the Rain Forest” Fundraiser
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
Treby, seconded by Mr. Curtis;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
approves the “Kids Saving the Rain Forest” fundraiser for March 2008.
Carried unanimously.
8. Adoption: 200809 Preliminary Budget
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
seconded by Mrs. Treby;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby adopts
a Preliminary Budget for the 200809 school year in the amount of $17,000,000 for
General Fund Expenditure.
Carried unanimously.
F. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
1.
Second and Third Grade P.E. Field Trip
G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
:
Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
1.
Thank you from physical education teachers re: Jump Rope for Heart
2.
Notice to Cuyler Elementary parents
3.
Delphi Skillbuilders Service Summary Cuyler students
4.
Unfunded Mandates
5.
Letter of praise for S. SincavageHall
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H. OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT:
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to adjourn the meeting at
8:18 p.m.
Carried unanimously.
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