BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
    DISTRICT OFFICE
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Barbara Dates, Miss Molly Martin,
    Mr. Charles Paice, Mrs. Jeanette Treby, Mr. Richard
    Stevens, Mr. Patrick Scutt (arrived at 7:03pm)
     
    Board Members Excused: None
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent
    Mr. Randall Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Clerk of the Board
    Mrs. Lynda Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
    Mr. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
    Mr. Matthew VanOrman, Athletic Director
    Mrs. Susan Kuck, Administrative Intern
                 
        
    Others Present: Ms. C. Smith, Science Olympiad Team, Coaches &
    Parents, Mrs. L. Andrews, Mrs. L. Reichert
     
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
      
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    1.
     
    Public Hearing for Code of Conduct and School Safety Plan.
    2.
     
    Mrs. L. Reichert, Red Creek parent, addressed the Board of Education concerning
    the current p.e. swimming practice for make­ups, when swimming is missed due to
    menstruation.
    3.
     
    Britainny Andrews, NRW middle school student, and her mother ,Leeanne
    Andrews, requested permission to enroll Britainny in the Red Creek Central School.
    4.
     
    Mr. Sholes introduced and recognized the Red Creek Science Olympiad team and
    coaches that earned the title of “NYS Best Small School” this year. Each member
    was given an opportunity to say something about what they did on the team.
    5.
     
    Presentation ­ Mr. Sholes presented Mrs. Dates a plaque for her eight years of
    service on the Board of Education.
     
      
     
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    B. MINUTES:
     
    1.
     
    Budget Hearing & Election/Budget Vote – May 13, 2008 & May 20, 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to approve the minutes of
    the Budget Hearing of May 13, 2008 and the Election/Budget Vote of May 20, 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    2.
     
    Regular Meeting ­ May 21, 2008:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    1. Treasurer’s Report for April 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the
    Treasurer’s Report for April 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    2. Warrants for May 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Dates, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to approve a May 2008
    General Fund Warrant of $323,999.92, a School Lunch Fund Warrant of $24,820.64, a
    Special Aids Fund Warrant of $6,891.60, and a Capital Fund Warrant of $74,126.49.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
    None.
     
     
    E. NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff:
     
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    Appointment: Substitute
    Teachers, Amanda M. Slobe and Chelsea M. Grasso;
    Resignation: Ashley M. Billings, Special Education Teacher;
     
         
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Treby, seconded by Miss Martin;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the following as substitute teachers:
     
    Amanda M. Slobe No Degree
    No Certification K­12
      
      
      
    Chelsea M. Grasso No Degree
    No Certification P.E./ K­12
     
     
    and
      
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby accepts the resignation of Ashley M. Billings from the position of
    Special Education Teacher effective August 31, 2008.
     
      
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    Appointment: Athletic Coaches, Fall 2008:
     
     
    (Deferred).
     
          
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Substitute Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide and School Monitor,
    Chelsea M. Grasso; Appointment: Substitute Receptionist (Front­Desk Clerk),
    Joanna E. Samar and Ashlee E. Mein:
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Chelsea M. Grasso as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective June 19, 2008
    and are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New York
    State Education Department; and
     
     
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Joanna E. Samar as a Substitute Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk) at the Red
    Creek Community Center effective June 19, 2008; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Ashlee E. Mein as a Substitute Receptionist (Front Desk Clerk) at the Red
    Creek Community Center effective June 19, 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
      
    5958, 3419, 6942, 5296, 7531, 7540, 6955, 7507, 7266, 7417, 7500, 7046, 6050,
    7592, 6184, 5853, 5853, 7602, 6232, 3876, 7544, 6249, 4204, 5746, 5770, 4839,
    5975, 5483, 4387, 4599, 7073, 6232, 6280, 6997, 7333, 5410, 5410, 5868, 5868,
    7531, 7607, 7616, 7540, 6955, 7507, 7251, 6965, 7189, 7604, 7508, 7417, 7500,
    7123, 7474, 7480, 7392, 7307, 7085, 7484, 7485, 7544, 7146
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    4.
     
    Student Practicum Placement, Summer 2008
    :
       
    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
    approves the following student practicum placement for Summer 2008:
        
    Student
    Grade/Subject
    Cooperating Teacher
    Jessica Burgess Literacy Tammy Terry
       
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
     
    5.
     
    2008 Special Education Summer School
    :
       
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    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Miss Martin;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the 2008 Special Education Summer School for the period July 7 ­
    August 15, 2008.
      
     
        
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
       
    6.
     
    Approval: School District Code of Conduct
    :
       
    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
    approves the School District Code of Conduct in accordance with Chapter
    181 of the Laws of 2000.
      
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    7. Approval: School Safety Plan
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the School Safety Plan in accordance with Project SAVE Legislation.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    8. Approval: Non­Resident Students, 2008­09
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the enrollment of qualified non­resident students for the 2008­09 school
    year.
     
    Carried unanimously.
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    9.
     
    Approval: Independent Athlete ­ Gymnastics:
       
    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 approves Red Creek students participating on the Oswego City
    School District’s gymnastics team. This agreement will be in effect until
    dissolved by Oswego City Schools or Red Creek Central School.
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    10. Revised Vote Results
    :
       
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to accept the revised
    vote results.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    11. Proposed Policy No. 6000 ­ Determination of Employment Status: Employee or
    Independent Contractor:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mrs. Treby;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves Policy No. 6000, “Determination of Employment Status: Employee
    or Independent Contractor.”
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
      
      
     
    12. Determination: Clair &
    Mary D. Conroy Scholarship and Bruce & Grace Frost
    Scholarship:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mrs. Treby;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Clair and Mary D. Conroy Scholarship Awards for June 2008 to
    two graduating seniors (Allison K. Sheldon and Spencer T. Bills) in the amount of
    $600 each; and
     
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Bruce and Grace Frost Scholarship Award for June 2008 to
    one graduating senior (Jena M. Lunkenheimer) in the amount of $600.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
       
    13. Authorization for End of Year Budget Adjustments, 2007­08:
     
       
    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
    authorizes the School District Treasurer under the direction of the Superintendent of
    Schools, to make final payments, transfers, and adjustments in the school budget in
    order for the district to complete all financial transactions for the 2007­08 school
    year as of June 30, 2008.
     
        
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    14.
     
    Continuing Disclosure Contract Renewal ­ Fiscal Advisors & Marketing, Inc
    .
       
    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
    approves the Continuing Disclosure
    Contract with Fiscal Advisors &
    Marketing, Inc., Syracuse, New York 13202; and
     
    That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to
    execute said document.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    15. Summer School Transportation 2008 and Cuyler Summer School Transportation
    2008:
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Dates,
    seconded by Mrs. Treby;
     
       
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    authorizes summer school transportation from the Red Creek Junior­Senior High
    School to the North Rose­Wolcott High School for Summer 2008, namely July
    1 through August 14,
    2008, at the approximate costs of $4,500; and
     
    That the administration be and hereby is authorized to retain a school bus driver for
    this run; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    authorizes summer school
    transportation to the M.W. Cuyler Elementary School for
    Summer 2008, namely July
    14 through August 8, 2008, at the approximate costs of
    $7,500; and
     
    That the administration be and hereby is authorized to retain school bus drivers for
    this run.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
      
    16.
     
    Approval: 2008 Red
    Creek Rams Hoop Camp
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Treby,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
       
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the 2008 Red Creek Rams Hoop Camp for July 7­11, 2008 and appoints
    Stephen Hout and Eric Potter as volunteer advisors for the camp. Said appointments
    are made without compensation or remuneration.
      
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     
    17. 2008­09 School Calendar Revision
    :
         
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,
    seconded by Miss Martin, to adopt the following resolution:
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves and adopts the revised 2008­09 school calendar.
      
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
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    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
    Mr. Sholes briefly reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Board of Education ­ Terms of Office
    2.
     
    Fast ForWord Update from C. Keeling
    3.
     
    News Release from Commissioner Richard Mills
    4.
     
    NYSSBA Annual Convention, October 16­19, 2008
    5.
     
    Letter from NYSSBA re: school budget passage
    6.
     
    Thank you from the family of C. Bailey
    7.
     
    Invitation to Baccalaureate ­ June 24
     
     
        
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Academic Eligibility
    2.
     
    Memo from Fiscal Advisors re: Serial Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes
    3.
     
    Congratulation letters to D. Hinkhouse and ELENBE Award winners
    4.
     
    Letter from architect re: K­12 Roof Replacement Work
    5.
     
    Memo from N. Patterson re: Request for Additional Math Instructor
    6.
     
    Letter to S. Becker re: Volunteer of the Year
    7.
     
    TEACCH Training
    8.
     
    Letter of congratulations to R. Lawrence and L. Sereno re: “High Performing” school
    9.
     
    Elementary Classroom Assignments for 2008­09
    10.
     
    Letter to D. Briggs re: Special Olympics
    11.
     
    Correspondence re: NCERT Presentation
    12.
     
    Letter to Parents of S. Connelly re: non­resident enrollment
    13.
     
    Letter to P. Weaver re: non­resident student enrollment for 2007­08
    14.
     
    Letter to Sen. Nozzolio re: Science Olympiad to Albany
    15.
     
    Information from Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness
    16.
     
    District Superintendents Statewide Meeting Highlights
    17.
     
    Capital Project Update
    18.
     
    Tomatoes used at school
     
     
      
    H.
     
    OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
    None.
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to enter into Executive Session
    at 8:22 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
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    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.
     
     
    Appointment: Athletic Coaches, Fall 2008:
      
       
    (Deferred earlier in the meeting).
      
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Dates;
     
       
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby appoints the
    following athletic coaches for the 2008­09 school year:
               
     
    Donald J. Hartley Boys’ Varsity Soccer
    Thomas Emmert Boys’ JV Soccer
    David Benwell Boys’ Jr. High Soccer
    Tom Phillips Girls’ Varsity Soccer
    Jessica Monsees Girls’ JV Soccer
    Kelly Powers Girls’ Jr. High Soccer
    David Briggs Varsity Cross Country
     
     
    Carried.
     
     
     
    Resolution Approving Amended Agreement and Authorizing Execution of
               
    Amended Agreement:
      
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mr. Paice, to adopt the following
    resolution:
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    adopts and approves the Amended Agreement between the Red Creek Central
    School District Board of Education and David G. Sholes, Superintendent of Schools,
    for the period extending June 18, 2008 through June 17, 2013; and
     
    That the President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to
    execute said employment agreement.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
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    Salary Adjustments for 2008­09
    :
       
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Miss Martin;
     
    That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
    Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby approves administrative
    salaries for the 2008­09 school year;
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves confidential/managerial salaries for the 2008­09 school year.
     
    Carried.
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Dates, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     

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