BOARD OF EDUCATION
RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
SUMMARY OF THE
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 DISTRICT OFFICE
Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Patrick Scutt,
Mr. Charles Paice, Mrs. Barbara Dates (arrived at 7:02 pm)
Board Members Excused: Mrs. Jeanette Treby, Mr. Richard Stevens
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, Acting CSE Chairperson
Mrs. Susan Kuck, Administrative Intern
Others Present: Mrs. K. Prosser, Mrs. N. Bartholomew, Mrs. T. Curtis,
Mrs. C. Smith
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Paice.
A.
PUBLIC FORUM
:
None.
B. MINUTES:
1.
Special Meeting – March 12, 2008
:
A motion was made by Mr. Scutt, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the minutes of the
Special Meeting of March 12, 2008.
Carried unanimously.
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C. TREASURER’S REPORTS:
None.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
:
1. 5
th
Grade Enrichment Project:
Mrs. Keeling introduced the 5
th
grade team (Mrs. Bartholomew, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs.
Prosser) to the Board of Education. The team shared information concerning the 5
th
grade reading enrichment
program. For enrichment, students are grouped by ability
level and work on a variety of different extension activities that are difficult to fit
in during regular reading time.
E.
NEW BUSINESS
:
1.
Certified Staff
:
Appointment: Elementary Teacher (longterm substitute), Nancy K. Kronenwetter;
Appointment: Elementary Teacher (longterm substitute), Kathleen V. Thomas;
Appointment: Reading Teacher (longterm substitute), Mary E. Keefe;
Appointment: Substitute Teacher, Blake A. Cunningham:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
seconded by Mr. Curtis;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby appoints Nancy K. Kronenwetter to the longterm substitute position
of Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective June 2, 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; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby appoints Kathleen V. Thomas to the longterm substitute position of
Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective May 12, 2008 (or thereabouts)
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 ByLaws of the Board of Education; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby appoints Mary E. Keefe to the longterm substitute position of
Reading Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective June 2, 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 ByLaws of the
Board of Education; and
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints the following as a substitute teacher:
Blake A. Cunningham No Degree
No Certification K12
Carried unanimously.
2.
Classified Staff
:
Resignation: Food Service
Helper, Claudette C. Bishop; Termination: Clerk/typist,
Laurie A. DeMass; Resignation: Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk), Margaret L. Batz;
Appointment: Substitute Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk), Margaret L. Batz:
Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
seconded by Miss Martin;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
accepts the resignation of Claudette C. Bishop from the position of Food Service
Helper effective March 28, 2008; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
terminates the employment of Laurie A. DeMass from the position of Clerk/Typist
in the M.W. Cuyler Elementary School Main Office effective retroactively to March
21, 2008; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
accepts the resignation of Margaret L. Batz from the parttime position of
Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk) at the Red Creek Community Center effective April
4, 2008; and
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
appoints Margaret L. Batz as a Substitute Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk). Said
appointment is effective April 7, 2008.
Carried unanimously.
3.
CSE Recommendations
:
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A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to approve the
following CSE/CPSE recommendation:
6185, 5217, 5854, 7365, 7365, 5976, 5235, 6457, 6365, 7082, 5858, 6254, 5584,
5584, 6087, 6742, 5407, 5805, 6024, 7307, 7616, 7123
Carried unanimously.
4.
Revised Policy #8470, Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
:
This proposed revision was presented for a first reading.
5. Geotechnical Services Contract Approval Dente Engineering:
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
Dates, seconded by Mr. Curtis;
That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
hereby approves the Geotechnical Services Contract with Dente Engineering,
Watervliet, New
York 12189; and
That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the President of the Board of
Education to execute said document.
Carried unanimously.
6. 200809 Budget Discussion
:
Mr. DiBlasi and Mr. Sholes shared current information concerning the projected
200809 general school budget. Currently, the recommendation is for a 0% property
tax increase for the coming school year. Discussion followed.
7. Approval: Red Creek Revitalizations Committee Fundraiser
Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
Dates, seconded by Mr. Curtis;
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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
approves the Red Creek Revitalization Committee fundraiser.
Carried unanimously.
F. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
1.
Letter from A. Cuomo, Attorney General
2.
NYSSBA
Forecast
Restructuring NCLB
3.
Letter from Senator Nozzolio
4.
EXCEL Project Timeline and Updated Plans
G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
:
Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
1.
Enrollment & Attendance Summary, 200708 Period 6
2.
Letter of congratulations to Scholastic Art Award winners
3.
Certified Staff Survey, 19962008
4.
Academic Eligibility
5.
NYS Science Olympiad Results, March 1415, 2008
6.
Congratulation letters to Science Olympiad students and coaches
7.
Superintendent’s Conference Day march 28, 2008
8.
Building Aid for the 19992000 Capital Project
9.
NYS Property Tax Relief
10.
Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness
11.
Visit from Dr. Marinelli, WFL BOCES Superintendent, on April 9, 2008
12.
District Music Concert tomorrow evening
H. OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
:
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at
8:54 p.m.
Carried unanimously.
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