BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
    SUMMARY OF THE
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008
    DISTRICT OFFICE
     
     
    Board Members Present: Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Charles Paice, Mr. Richard
    Stevens, Mr. Larry Curtis, Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mrs. Christina
    Smith
                                     
    Board Members Excused: Mrs. Jeanette Treby
     
    Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. 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. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
    Mrs. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Matthew VanOrman, Dean of Students/AD
                 
    Others Present: Mr. R. Michel, Mrs. M. Watts, A. Altamirano, M.
    Witherell, S. Bennett, T. Williams, M. Stagles, H. Gill, R.
    Gill, D. Uetz
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
     
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
     
    1.
     
    Ms. Merrilee Witherell, a member of the public, spoke to the Board of Education
    concerning a recent disciplinary action with a bus driver. She was concerned about the
    precedent set by the Board of Education’s action.
      
    Ms. Andrea Altamirano, a member of the public, referenced NYS law regarding alcohol and
    bus drivers. She felt that the fact that the driver was not fired set a poor example for the
    district. Mr. Steve Bennett, a member of the public, inquired about a zero tolerance policy
    concerning alcohol at school. He felt that a zero tolerance procedure should have been in
    place with the most severe consequences being put in place for a violation.
     
    Mr. Richard Stevens, Board President, welcomed input from the public on any issue and
    explained the decision­making process used by the Board of Education regarding employee
    discipline.
     
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    Mr. Ron Gill, a member of the public, responded to Mr. Stevens and expressed some
    dissatisfaction with the amount of public input into the disciplinary action that took place
    with the recent bus driver incident.
     
    Discussion with the Board of Education and members of the public followed.
     
    Merrilee Witherell also inquired about the effect of NYS school aid reductions on the Red
    Creek district. Mr. Sholes responded that current information is uncertain. At a point where
    information about the impact on Red Creek is more clear, it will be shared with the public.
     
      
      
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
     
    1.
     
    Regular Meeting – October 22, 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the minutes of
    the Regular Meeting of October 22, 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    1. Treasurer’s Report for September 2008 and October 2008
    :
      
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the Treasurer’s
    Report for September 2008 and the Treasurer’s Report for October 2008.
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
     
     
    2. Warrants – October 2008
    :
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve a General Fund
    Warrant of $336,302.44, a School Lunch Fund Warrant of $18,829.81, a Special Aids Fund
    Warrant of $1,211.42, and a Capital Fund Warrant of $149,558.07.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
        
     
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
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    1.
     
    EXCEL Project Update:
     
    Mr. Michel, district architect, shared information on the latest plans for the new High School
    entryway that is part of the EXCEL construction project. He also shared information on the
    Cuyler cafeteria and the new science wing for the High School. Discussion followed.
       
     
    E.
     
    NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Substitute Teachers – Tara Curley, Michael Day, Adam Frank,
    Jennifer Gillis, Lori Perrault, Jean­Pierre Roberts, Michelle Somers, Aleta Walborn;
    Appointment: Club Advisors, 2008­09; Resignation: Elementary School Student
    Council Advisor; Approval: Red Creek Ski/Snowboard Club and Advisor;
    Appointment: Jr. High Basketball Coach, 2008­09; Extension of Maternity Leave
    and Child Rearing Leave, Kelly Witkiewitz; Appointment: Wrestling Assistant
    Coach, 2008­09:
     
    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:
     
    Tara E. Curley No Degree Lori J. Perrault MA Degree
    No Certification Elementary No Certification K­12
     
    Michael R. Day AS Degree Jean­Pierre Roberts No Degree
    No Certification K­12 No Certification K­12/Tech
     
    Adam J. Frank BA Degree Michelle A. Somers BS Degree
    No Certification Math/Science Certif. pending Gr. 5­12
     
    Jennifer L. Gillis BS Degree Aleta Walborn AS Degree
    No Certification K­12 No Certification K­8
     
    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the following for the 2008­09 school year.
     
     
    OTHER ADVISORS
            
    Stephen Hout Sudden Light Co­Advisor
    Robert Keim Sudden Light Co­Advisor
     
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    VOLUNTEER ADVISOR
     
    Robert Keim Guitar Club
     
     
    and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    accepts the resignation of Valerie Manning as Cuyler Elementary School Student
    Council Advisor for the 2008­09 school year; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Red Creek Ski/Snowboard Club for the 2008­09 school year. Kelly L.
    Powers would act as the Ski Club Advisor on a voluntary basis. Said appointment is
    made without compensation or remuneration; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following coach for Winter 2008­09.
              
    Randy Lyons Boys’ Jr. High Basketball “B” Team Step 1
      
    and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby extends Kelly Witkiewitz’s maternity leave through December 12,
    2008 and also grants Mrs. Witkiewitz an unpaid extended child rearing
    leave of absence through December 19, 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 the following as Wrestling Program Assistant Coach for the
    2008­09 school year.
     
                 
    Michael Murphy Wrestling Asst. Coach 1
    st
    Year
     
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
     
     
      
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    2.
     
    Classified Staff:
     
    Resignation: Teacher Aide, Linda M. Burdick; Appointment: Substitute Teaching
    Assistant, Teacher Aide and School Monitor – Jennifer L. Gillis, Melissa A.
    Jeremenko­Lepper, Teri L. Fessenden, Michelle A. Somers, Michael R. Day:
     
    Upon the 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
    accepts with very deep appreciation and regret the resignation of Linda M. Burdick
    from the position of Teacher Aide for the Red Creek Central School District
    effective November 21, 2008 for retirement purposes; and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Jennifer L. Gillis as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective November 20,
    2008 and are 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 Melissa A. Jeremenko­Lepper as a Substitute Teaching Assistant,
    Substitute Teacher Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are
    effective November 20, 2008 and are 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 Teri L. Fessenden as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective November 20,
    2008 and are 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 Michelle A. Somers as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective November 20,
    2008 and are 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 Michael R. Day as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective November 20,
    2008 and are considered emergency conditional pending clearance from the New
    York State Education Department.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
        
     
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    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations:
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
     
    7701, 6742, 7266, 7677, 7073, 5976, 5462, 4537, 5942, 4464, 6249, 7640, 7693,
    7411, 7626
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
     
    4.
     
    Approval: Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser:
     
     
    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 Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for February 2009.
     
       
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     
    5. Revised Policy No. 5686, “Idling School Buses on School Grounds”
    :
       
    This proposed revision was presented for a first reading.
     
      
     
    6. Appointment: School Attorney 2008­09
    :
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,
    seconded by Mrs. Smith;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints the Law Firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, One
    Lincoln Center, Syracuse, New York 13202­1355, as School Attorney at the
    rate of $95.00 to $185.00 per hour (depending on the service provided).
      
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
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    7. 2009­10 Budget Preparation Schedule:
       
    Upon the 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
    adopts the Budget Preparation Schedule to develop and enact the 2009­10 school
    budget.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
     
    8. Award: Used Buses, Car and Mower Bid:
     
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby awards
    the bids for the used buses and car to the bidders as follows: Lutz Sales for Bus Nos.
    102, 105, 107, 109 and 93 totaling $4,395; Dennis Hadcock for Bus No. 82, Car No.
    9 and the Jacobsen Mower totaling $1,675; and Jay Robinson/ Tom Maerz for Bus
    Nos. 97 and 199 totaling $300.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    9. Tax Collection Report: Fall 2008
     
     
    This was presented for information only.
     
     
    10. Adoption: School Tax Collector’s Report 2008­09
      
       
    Upon the 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
    accepts the Tax Collector’s Report for 2008­09 for the Towns of Butler, Wolcott,
    conquest, Sterling, and Victory.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
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    11. Gasoline State Contract for 2009­2011:
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,
    seconded by Mr. Paice;
     
    That the School Business Administrator be and hereby is authorized to enter into a
    Contract with the State of New York, Office of General Services, for mid­range
    unleaded gasoline supply for the period July 24, 2009 through July 21, 2011 in the
    amount of approximately 7,000 gallons per year.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    12. Diesel Fuel State Contract for 2009­2011:
     
       
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Paice,
    seconded by Mr. Curtis;
     
    That the School Business Administrator be and hereby is authorized to enter into a
    Contract with the State of New York, Office of General Services, for diesel fuel
    supply for the period August 14, 2009 through August 11, 2011 in the amount of
    approximately 60,000 gallons per year.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
     
    13. Correction: School Tax Roll 2008­09, Town of Sterling
    :
       
    Upon the 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 adjusts
    the School Tax Roll (Assessment) for the 2008­09 school tax year for the following
    parcel located in the Town of Sterling:
     
    Tax Map #11.08­2­23 from $69,100 to $36,200
     
    and
     
    That the Tax Collector be and hereby is authorized to prepare a new tax statement
    reflecting said change and to issue the necessary refund.
     
       
    Carried unanimously.
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    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
    Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Letter from Rural School Association
    2.
     
    Note and Gift Certificate from Ontario Orchards
    3.
     
    Letter from Wayne County Taxation Steering Committee
    4.
     
    Memo from C. Keeling re: Fast ForWord
    5.
     
    Letter from NYS Office of VESID
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    High School Honor Roll
    2.
     
    EXCEL Project Update
    3.
     
    Capital Project Updated Drawings and Minutes
    4.
     
    Health Insurance Rate Reduction
    5.
     
    Garage Sale Proceeds
    6.
     
    Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Mid­year aid cuts
    7.
     
    403(b) Plan Administrator, Omni Group – We are rethinking our need to use the Omni
    Group.
    8.
     
    Red Creek Boys’ Varsity Soccer Champions – The team will be invited to the next
    Board of Education meeting. In addition to being State Champs, we also won the
    sportsmanship award.
     
     
       
    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 9:40 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 10:27 p.m.
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
      
    A motion was made by Mr. Paice, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to adjourn the meeting at 10:28
    p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
     

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