BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
    DISTRICT OFFICE
     
     
    Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Charles Paice,
    Mr. Richard Stevens, Mrs. Christina Smith
                                     
    Board Members Excused: Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mrs. Jeanette Treby
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew J. DiBlasi, Assistant Superintendent
    Mr. Randall L. Lawrence, Middle School Principal and
    Board Clerk
    Mr. W. Noel Patterson, High School Principal
    Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
                 
        
    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 – August 13, 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mr. Paice, to approve the minutes of the
    Regular Meeting of August 13, 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    None.
    SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
     
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    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS:
         
    1. Opening Day Report
    :
     
    Opening day went well.
     
      
    E.
     
    NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Substitute Teachers, John C. Caster and Starr L. McGrath and
    Substitute Teacher/Administrator, Susan A. Kuck; Appointment: Volunteer
    Assistant Coach, Fall 2008; Appointment: Substitute Teacher, Jill S. Roberts:
     
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mrs. Smith;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following as substitute teachers:
     
    John C. Castor BA Degree
    No Certification History/English/Tutor
     
    Starr L. McGrath BA Degree
    No Certification K­12
     
    Susan A. Kuck CAS Degree
    Perm. Certification Bus./ Admin.
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
     
    appoints the following as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Fall 2008 season.
    Said appointment is made without compensation or remuneration.
     
    James Goodwin Volunteer Assistant Cross Country Coach
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the following as a substitute teacher:
     
    Jill S. Roberts MS Degree
    Prov. Certification K­12 / Counseling
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
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    2.
     
    Classified Staff:
     
    Resignation: Clerk/Typist, Danielle M. Brooks; Resignation: Teacher Aide,
    Jacquelyn d. Countryman; Appointment: School Bus Monitors – Margaret M.
    Faulkner, Cynthia S. Mein, Constance J. Rotach, Kirsten B. McDorman;
    Appointment: School Monitor, Michelle D. Stagles; Appointment: Teacher Aide,
    Sharon A. Panzica and Shannon M. Burnett; Appointment: Substitute Clerk/Typist,
    Elaine A. Peeters and Holly L. Eygnor; Appointment: Substitute School Nurse,
    Wendy A. Stavenhagen; Appointment: Teaching Assistant, Lisa L. Lloyd;
    Appointment: Teacher Aide, Kelly M. Smith:
     
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mr. Curtis;
      
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Danielle M. Brooks from the full­time position of
    Clerk/Typist effective August 22, 2008; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Jacquelyn D. Countryman from the full­time temporary
    position of Teacher Aide (One­to­One with Disabled Pupil) effective August 22,
    2008; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Margaret M. Faulkner to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor
    effective retroactively to September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made annually by
    the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
         
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Cynthia S. Mein to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor effective
    retroactively to September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made annually by the
    Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
      
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Constance J. Rotach to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor
    effective retroactively to September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made annually by
    the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Kirsten B. McDorman to the temporary position of School Bus Monitor
    effective retroactively to September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made annually by
    the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
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    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Michelle D. Stagles to the position of School Monitor assigned to the M.W.
    Cuyler Elementary School In­School Suspension Room effective September 2,
    2008. Appointment is on a Probationary basis for a period of twenty­six weeks at
    which time the position will be made Permanent upon satisfactory completion of the
    Probationary period; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Sharon A. Panzica to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (One­to­One
    with Disabled Pupil) effective September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made
    annually by the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Shannon M. Burnett to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (One­to­
    One with Disabled Pupil) effective September 2, 2008. Appointment will be made
    annually by the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Elaine A. Peeters as a Substitute Clerk/Typist. Said appointment is
    effective September 2, 2008 and is considered emergency conditional pending
    clearance from the New York State Education Department; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Holly L. Eygnor as a Substitute Clerk/Typist. Said appointment is effective
    September 2, 2008 and is considered emergency conditional pending clearance from
    the New York State Education Department; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Wendy A. Stavenhagen as a Substitute School Nurse. Said appointment is
    effective September 4, 2008 and is considered emergency conditional pending
    clearance from the New York State Education Department; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Lisa L. Lloyd to the position of Teaching Assistant effective retroactively
    to September 2, 2008; and
     
     
    That said appointment shall be on a Probationary basis for a period of twenty­six
    weeks at which time the position will be made Permanent upon satisfactory
    completion of the Probationary period; and
     
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    That said appointment is contingent upon receipt of approval by the New York State
    Education Department; and
       
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Kelly M. Smith to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (One­to­One
    with Disabled pupil) effective retroactively to September 2, 2008. Appointment will
    be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a temporary basis.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
       
    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Miss Martin, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
     
    7633, 5860, 7658, 7636, 7258
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
     
    4.
     
    Memorandum of Agreement:
     
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Smith, seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Memorandum of Agreement between David G. Sholes and the Red
    Creek Teachers’ Association dated August 13, 2008, and authorizes and directs the
    Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.
     
    Carried.
     
     
    5. Certification: Revised School Tax Warrant 2008­09
    :
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.
    Paice, seconded by Mrs.
    Smith, to certify and sign the 2008­09 Revised School Tax
    Warrant.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
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    6. Practicum Placement:
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mr. Curtis;
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the following student practicum placement for Fall 2008:
     
    Student
    Grade or Subject Supervisor
    Belinda McElroy Business/Special Ed. W. Noel Patterson
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Correspondence from NYS Dept. of Health re: Body Mass Index
    2.
     
    Thank you from 2008 Summer School Driver Ed. Program
    3.
     
    Thank you from the MacDonald family
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Letter to Mr. fisher re: appeal
    2.
     
    Gas Bid
    3.
     
    Freshman Orientation – Mr. Patterson reported that orientation went well.
    4.
     
    Facilities walk­through for Bd. of Ed. – October 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Cuyler
    5.
     
    Building plans for the EXCEL project have been submitted to NYSED
     
       
    H. OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
    1. Surplus “junk” bus for emergency accident training with local emergency aid agencies.
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive Session
    at 7:30 p.m. to discuss particular personnel matters.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
     
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    Permanent Part­Time Employees:
      
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded
    by Mr. Curtis;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby approves
    salary increases for the permanent part­time cafeteria staff members equal to the increase
    given to full­time employees covered under the CSEA contractual agreement for the
    duration of the contract, namely July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
      
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
     
      

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