BOARD OF EDUCATION
    RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL
    RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143
     
    REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 DISTRICT OFFICE
     
     
    Board Members Present: Miss Molly Martin, Mr. Richard Stevens, Mr. Larry Curtis,
    Mr. Patrick Scutt, Mrs. Christina Smith, Mrs. Jeanette
    Treby
                                     
    Board Members Excused: Mr. Charles Paice
     
    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. Julia Herbst, Director of Special Education
    Mr. Matthew VanOrman, Dean of Students/AD
    Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Coordinator of Literacy
          
    Others Present: Mr. D. Hartley, Members of the 2008 Boys Varsity Soccer
    Team, Mrs. J. Stevenson, Mr. B. Dates, Mr. K. Knox
                 
     
    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stevens.
     
     
    Mr. Sholes, on behalf of the Board of Education, introduced and recognized the Red Creek Boys
    Varsity Class C Soccer Champions and coaches. Not only are the team members champions,
    they have also been recognized for sportsmanship and as scholar athletes. President Stevens
    thanked the team for representing the community in such a fine way. Coach Hartley thanked the
    Board of Education and school district for their support.
     
     
    A.
     
    PUBLIC FORUM
    :
    None.
      
     
    B. MINUTES:
     
     
    1.
     
    Special Meeting – January 7, 2009:
     
    A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the minutes of
    the Special Meeting of January 7, 2009.
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    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    :
     
    1. Treasurer’s Report for December 2008
    :
      
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to approve the Treasurer’s
    Report for December 2008.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
      
        
     
    D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS
    :
    None.
       
     
    E.
     
    NEW BUSINESS
    :
     
     
    1.
     
    Certified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Substitute Teachers – Sarah Ferlito, Leah Fries, Kayla Gauger, Anita
    Weigelt and Danette Lyons; Appointment: Special Education Teacher (long­term
    substitute), Jessica L. Burgess:
     
    Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. Treby,
    seconded by Mr. Scutt;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints the following as substitute teachers:
             
    Sarah Ferlito AS Degree
    No Certification K­12
             
    Leah Fries No Degree
    No Certification K­12
     
    Kayla Gauger No Degree
    No Certification K­5
      
    Anita Weigelt No Degree
    No Certification K­12
     
    Danette Lyons No Degree
    No Certification K­12
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    and
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District
    hereby appoints Jessica L. Burgess to the long­term substitute position of
    Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) effective January 27, 2009 through
    April 3, 2009 (or thereabouts). Certification area and status are Special
    Education with Initial Certification. This appointment is in accordance with
    Education Law, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the
    By­Laws of the Board of Education.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
      
    2.
     
    Classified Staff
    :
     
    Appointment: Lifeguard (part­time), Justin S. Smith; Appointment: Substitute Bus
    Driver, Frank M. Davenport, Sr.; Appointment: Sub. Teaching Assistant, Teacher
    Aide & School Monitor – Leah M. Fries, Kayla M. Gauger, Rachael L. Haas, Anita
    G. Weigelt, Heather M. Subik; Appointment: Substitute Teacher Aide, Sub.
    Clerk/Typist, Sub. School Monitor & Sub. Food Service Helper, Rachel A.
    Livingston; Appointment: Substitute Bus Driver, Groundskeeper & Laborer, James
    F. Garno:
     
    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
    approves the appointment of Justin S. Smith as a Lifeguard (part­time) at the Red
    Creek Community Center effective January 22, 2009; and
     
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Frank M. Davenport, Sr. to the position of Substitute Bus Driver effective
    January 22, 2009. Said Substitute Bus Driver appointment is contingent upon Mr.
    Davenport obtaining his Passenger Endorsement, passing his pre­employment drug
    test and physical performance test, and satisfactory maintaining Regulation 19A of
    the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles; and
     
      
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    appoints Leah M. Fries as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher Aide
    and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective January 22, 2009
    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 Kayla M. Gauger as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective January 22,
    2009 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 Rachael L. Haas as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective January 22,
    2009 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 Anita G. Weigelt as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective January 22,
    2009 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 Heather M. Subik as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher
    Aide and Substitute School Monitor. Said appointments are effective January 22,
    2009 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 Rachel A. Livingston as a Substitute Teacher Aide, Substitute Clerk/Typist,
    Substitute School Monitor, and Substitute Food Service Helper. Said appointments
    are effective January 22, 2009 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 James E. Garno to the positions of Substitute Bus Driver, Substitute
    Groundskeeper and Substitute Laborer effective January 22, 2009. Said Substitute
    Bus Driver appointment is contingent upon Mr. Garno obtaining his CDL Drivers
    License with a Passenger Endorsement, passing his pre­employment drug test and
    physical performance test, and satisfactorily maintaining Regulation 19A of the New
    York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
       
       
     
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    3.
     
    CSE Recommendations:
     
    A motion was made by Miss Martin, seconded by Mr. Curtis, to approve the
    following CSE/CPSE recommendations:
     
     
    7380, 7328, 5778, 7326, 6280, 7212, 7706, 7707, 6903, 6907, 6739, 5877, 7628,
    7702, 7703, 6830, 5746, 7565, 4717, 4965, 7697, 5002, 7674, 4289, 6880, 5483,
    5877, 4839, 4874, 5975, 7574, 4844, 5770, 7625, 7123
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
       
     
    4.
     
    Approval: Middle School Math­a­Thon Fundraiser:
     
     
    Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs.
    Treby, seconded by Mrs. Smith;
     
    That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby
    approves the Middle School Math­a­Thon fundraiser to be held January 2009 –
    February 2009.
     
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
     
    5. Budget Revenue Estimates, 2009­10
    :
       
    Mr. Sholes and Mr. DiBlasi shared information concerning revenue estimates for the
    2009­10 school budget.
     
     
    F. CORRESPONDENCE:
     
    Mr. Sholes reviewed correspondence as listed.
    1.
     
    Memorandum from Office of the State Comptroller re: fiscal training
    2.
     
    Pre­Construction Budget Worksheet from C & S Companies
    3.
     
    Minutes from Design Review Meeting ­ EXCEL
    4.
     
    Quote for CAT Generator
    5.
     
    NYSPHSAA Report – Fiscal Concerns Committee
     
     
    G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
    :
    Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.
    1.
     
    Invitation letters to Sen. Nozzolio and Assemblyman Oaks
    2.
     
    Congratulations Letter to M. Bonanno
    3.
     
    Non­Mandates and Mandates
    4.
     
    NYSCOSS Mid­Winter Conference (Albany)­ Mr. Sholes attended this conference.
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    H. OTHER BUSINESS AS DETERMINED BY BOARD PRESIDENT
    :
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
     
     
    A motion was made by Mr. Curtis, seconded by Mrs. Treby, to enter into Executive Session
    at 8:54 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
    Without objection from any Board member, President Stevens moved the Board out of
    Executive Session at 10:10 p.m.
     
     
     
    I. ADJOURNMENT:
     
      
    A motion was made by Mrs. Treby, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adjourn the meeting at
    10:11 p.m.
     
    Carried unanimously.
     
           

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