Next Meeting Date: March 26, 2009 District Office Conference Room 7:00 p.m.
District Mission Statement
Based on the belief that all students can learn, the staff of the Wayne Central School District accepts the responsibility to teach all students, regardless of differences, the fundamental skills. We further accept the responsibility to challenge all students to attain higher levels of achievement. Wayne Central will provide the opportunity, environment, and encouragement to meet this goal while developing the whole child, physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.
| Att. 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ontario Center, New York 14520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES | UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DATE: Thursday, February 12, 2009 | TIME: 6:05p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TYPE: Regular Business Meeting | PLACE: District Office | |||||||||||||||||||
| PRESENT: Members Brunner, Lyke, Nicholson, Paz, Schultz & Triou; District Clerk Switzer; Administrators Havens, Siracuse, Armitage, Armocida, Pullen, Wright, Schiek, Atseff, Cox & Callahan |
| ABSENT: Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman & Mr. Robusto | |||||||||||||||||||
| GUESTS: Visitor’s Roster filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
| I. | CALL TO ORDER: 6:05 p.m. by Joyce Lyke, School Board Vice-President | ||||||||||||||||||
| II. | EXECUTIVE SESSION (Specific Personnel) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to adjourn the meeting,at 6:06 p.m., for an executive session for discussion of matters pertaining to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of specific persons. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 4 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto, Mr. Schultz), Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Mr. Schultz entered the meeting @ 6:15 p.m.) | |||||||||||||||||||
| III. | RECONVENE: | 7:10 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||
| IV. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | ||||||||||||||||||
| V. | APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES (January 22, 2009) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION seconded by Mr. Paz, to approve the agenda for this evening’s meeting and the minutes of the meeting of January 22, 2009, each as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto), 1 Abstention (Mr. Nicholson). Carried. | |||||||||||||||||||
| VI. | PUBLIC COMMENT - None | ||||||||||||||||||
VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - None
| VIII. | BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS | ||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Mrs. Lyke extended congratulations to Thomas Seimbor, social studies/government teacher at the high school, on completion of requirements for accreditation for National Professional Teaching Standards. She asked if other staff members have earned this designation; Mrs. Cox said a few have. Mrs. Lyke suggested that the Board of Education honor these teachers for their achievement. | ||
| B. | Mrs. Lyke noted that Assemblyman Bob Oaks will conduct his community office hours on Thursday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the district office and encouraged board members and the public to attend. | ||
| IX. | REPORT ON ACTION ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS- None | ||||||||||||||||||
| X. | REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS | ||||||||||||||||||
| A. | PROPOSED BUDGET • 2009-2010 • PROGRAM PORTION • DRAFT #1 | ||
Mr. Havens presented Draft #1 of the program portion of the proposed 2009-2010 budget for review and consideration by the Board of Education (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting)
| Mr. Gregory Atseff, assistant superintendent for business, reviewed a Power Point presentation on projected expenses for in-service training, K-12 instruction, special education, occupational education, summer driver & traffic safety education, tutoring services, non-public school textbooks & health services, library-media and computer assisted instruction, psychologists, attendance, interscholastic athletics, student transportation, student clubs, counseling, health services, employee benefits, debt service, community services and inter-fund transfers (copy filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| He noted highlights of the proposed expenses which are generally summarized as follows: |
| District-Wide |
| Ø 20% reduction in each conference allocation |
| Teaching - Regular School | ||
| Ø Reduction of three (3) positions due to declining enrollment | |||
| Ø Reduction of building budget formulas due to declining enrollment ($20,825) |
| Students with Special Needs | |||
| Ø Reduction of six (6) positions due to declining enrollment | |||
| Ø Reduction in BOCES services due to declining enrollment | |||
| Ø Reduction in supplies due to declining enrollment |
| Special Schools | ||
| Ø Reduction from 1.0 FTE to .50 FTE for English As A Second Language staff | |||
| Ø Reduction for elementary summer school ($10,000) | |||
| Ø Increase in BOCES services to reflect high school summer school program |
| Computer Assisted Instruction | ||
| Ø Reduction in hardware purchases |
| Interscholastic Athletics | ||
| Ø Reduction in budget total to reflect implementation of the modified lacrosse program |
| Transportation Services | ||
| Ø Reduction of (1) bus run due to declining enrollment |
| Employee Benefits | ||
| Ø 8.5% estimated rate for employer contribution to the NYS Teachers’ Retirement System | |||
| Ø 4% increase in health insurance costs |
| Mrs. Lyke asked about increased costs for salaries of teacher aides. Mr. Atseff stated it reflects collective bargaining agreements and staff to support students with special needs. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Nicholson asked about state aid for computer software; Mr. Atseff provided details. Mrs. Lyke asked if that state aid is paid during the budget year; Mr. Atseff stated it is. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Lyke asked about uses of the student management system (Power School); Mr. Atseff provided details (e.g. student scheduling, daily attendance, grade reporting, student enrollment & management) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner asked if the contract with the school physician is filled by a medical doctor or a physician’s assistant. Mr. Atseff noted that the contract is with physician whose spouse is also a physician who assists as needed. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner asked if the rates for non-public health service charges are based on our costs or the costs for the service. Mr. Atseff explained that the school district in which the non-public school is located provides the services and sends an invoice to the district of residence of the students. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Schultz asked about future costs for athletics as new levels of lacrosse are added; Mr. Havens provided details. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner asked if any reductions or revisions are planned in Section 5 athletic events; Mr. Havens noted discussions now underway among school districts. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Schultz asked if the decision in a prior year to shift to the Finger Lakes League was prompted by budgetary or competition issues and if the matter is under review at this time. Mr. Havens noted that he and the director of athletics and physical education are discussing possible formation of a committee to review pros and cons of the issue and he would share results with the Board of Education. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Triou asked Mr. Atseff if he is confident with the proposed allocation for diesel fuel for school busses. Mr. Atseff stated he was and noted that the proposal to purchase two (2) liquid propane busses is also expected to reduce expenses. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Triou asked about plans to spend down the district’s debt; Mr. Atseff provided details. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Paz applauded efforts by Mr. Atseff and staff members on a “trim and lean” proposed budget. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Paz asked if the school district anticipates any funding through federal stimulus programs. Mr. Nicholson asked when federal stimulus funds might arrive. Mr. Havens reviewed details based on information available at this time. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Atseff extended appreciation to building and district staff members for their commitment to goals of excellence in challenging economic times in development of the proposed budget. | |||||||||||||||||||
| B. PROPOSAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP ● JACQUELINE SENECAL | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Havens presented a proposed administrative internship for Mrs. Jacqueline Senecal for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||
| Mrs. Holly Armitage, an assistant high school principal, is mentor for Mrs. Senecal and outlined proposed areas of student management, program organization, leadership (summer school) and teacher evaluation. Mrs. Senecal also serves as department chairperson for foreign languages, as an advisor to the student-faculty senate and plans and chaperones travel by students outside of the United States. | ||
| Mr. Havens noted that the internship is part of the on-going effort to identify and train fuitrue school administrators among the existing staff. This proposal will appear on the next business agenda for formal consideration by the Board of Education. | ||
| C. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET UPDATE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Havens introduced Mr. Atseff to present monthly financial reports for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Atseff presented reports and information through January 30, 2009 as follows: (copies filed in clerk’s agenda file, this meeting) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue Status Report – General Fund: 70% of budgeted revenues have arrived. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Status Report – General Fund: 45% of budgeted expenses have occurred. | |||||||||||||||||||
D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
| Freshmen class officers Emily Stein and Megan Payne were student representatives for the meeting and shared highlights of student academic, athletic and extra-curricular activities and achievements. |
| E. STUDENT QUESTIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Nate Della Fave, 4434 Walworth-Ontario Road, Walworth, asked about funding for visual and fine arts in light of potential reductions in state aid to education. Mr. Havens stated that no reductions in local funds for those areas are planned. Mrs. Lyke noted that the Board of Education supports the arts. | ||
| XI. | RECESS: 8:05 p.m. |
| XII. RECONVENE: | 8:15 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||
| XIII. | ITEMS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION | |||||||||||||||||||
| A. PERSONNEL CHANGES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Havens presented the following personnel changes for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |||||||||||||||||||
| INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF | |||||||||||||||||||
| TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLUTION TO GRANT TENURE TO THE | |||||||||||||||||||
| FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS IN THE | |||||||||||||||||||
| TENURE AREA NOTED AT EFFECTIVE DATES AS STATED | |||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the following named persons, who are certified in the areas of their assignment, are hereby appointed to tenure in the areas and at effective dates as noted: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Tenure Area Date |
| Heather Jeffrey | |
| English February 28, 2009 | |
| Nancy Frederes | |
| Teaching Assistant March 29, 2009 | |
| RESIGNATION: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cheryl Fry, elementary teacher, assigned to Freewill Elementary School, effective June 30, 2009 (retirement after 24 years service to Wayne Central School District) | ||
| APPOINTMENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Denise Anderson, art teacher, NYS Control No. 521172041 (Initial certificate effective through 8/31/2009), assigned to the high school, a four (4) month temporary appointment effective October 24, 2008 through February 27, 2009 at $37,400 pro-rated (replacement for Beau Watson while on FMLA leave of absence) | ||
| Additional Per Diem Substitute Teachers • 2008-2009 School Year | |||||||||||||||||||
| See Listing, Clerk’s Agenda File, This Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||
| SUPPORTIVE STAFF: | |||||||||||||||||||
| APPOINTMENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Christine Lo Destro, teacher aide, 1:1, assigned to Ontario Primary School, a temporary civil service appointment effective January 5 through June 30, 2009 at $8.89 per hour (new position for new student) | ||
| Susan Brewer, teacher aide, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Patricia Gommenginger, teacher aide, assigned to the high school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Lynne Howard, teacher aide, assigned to the middle school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Kim Hynes, teacher aide, assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Amy Joram, cook manager, assigned to the high school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| George Kalweit, school bus driver, a three (3) month temporary appointment effective January 5 through March 30, 2009 at $13.47 per hour (replacement for Durwood Adams while on FMLA leave of absence). | ||
| Jeanine Lubberts, teacher aide, assigned to the high school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Kristine Murray, teacher aide, assigned to Freewill Elementary School, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Bonnie Ocke, teacher aide, assigned to the middle school, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Lorraine Polzin, school bus driver, a three (3) month temporary appointment effective December 12, 2008 through February 12, 2009 at $13.47 per hour (replacement for David Knorr while on FMLA leave of absence). | ||
| David Rick, school monitor, assigned to Ontario Primary School, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| Pamela Smith, teacher aide, assigned to Ontario Elementary School, a permanent civil service appointment effective February 28, 2009 at current hourly rate (having successfully completed a six month probationary period) | ||
| LEAVES OF ABSENCE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Durwood Adams, school bus driver, effective December 22, 2008 through March 30, 2009 (FMLA leave of absence) | ||
| David Knorr, school bus driver, effective December 13, 2008 through February 12, 2009 (FMLA leave of absence) | ||
| Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to approve the personnel changes as recommended by the superintendent of schools. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto), Carried. | |
| Mrs. Brunner stated that Mrs. Fry taught her sons and thanked her for 24 years of service at Freewill Elementary School. She extended best wishes for her retirement. |
| B. PUPIL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS • C.S.E. & C.P.S.E | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Havens presented the pupil placement recommendations of the Committees on Special Education and Pre-School Special Education for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Triou, to adopt the following RESOLUTIONS for pupil placements by the CSE/CPSE, TO WIT: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Special Education: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | ||||||||||||||||||
| COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | ||||||||||||||||||
| AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | ||||||||||||||||||
| SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | ||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. | ||||||||||||||||||
| (2) | to approve the recommendation for pupil placements by the Committee on Pre-School Special Education: | ||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE | |||||||||||||||||
| COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION AND | |||||||||||||||||
| AUTHORIZE ARRANGEMENT OF RECOMMENDED | |||||||||||||||||
| SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES | |||||||||||||||||
| RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education and authorizes the Director of Student Services to arrange the recommended special programs and services. | |||||||||||||||||
| On the question, the RESOLUTIONS were adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto) |
| C. CONSENSUS AGENDA | |||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Reports of the School District Treasurer (A/O 12-31-08) | |
| (2) | Resolution for School Bus Purchases for 2009-2010 | |
| (3) | Approve Budget Transfers Pursuant to Policy 5330 | |
| (4) | Accept Gift to the School District ($3,000 - Fastrac Markets - Ceramic Kiln) | |
| Mr. Havens presented the consensus agenda for review and consideration by the Board of Education. | |
| Mrs. Brunner offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve/adopt the consensus agenda, as presented by the superintendent of schools, as follows: | |
| (1) | Receive & file reports of the school district treasurer for the period ending December 31, 2008 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book) | |
| (2) | Adopt a RESOLUTION to authorize purchase of school busses for 2009-2010 from the School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund, TO WIT: | |
| RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDUITURE OF FUNDS | |
| FROM THE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND | |
| FOR PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSSES FOR 2009-2010 | |
| RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby authorize expenditure of funds in a total amount of $597,992.79 from the school bus purchase reserve fund for purchase of school busses, as noted below, at State of New York state contract prices, as recommended by the superintendent of schools, for the 2009-2010 school year: | |
Two (2) 65 passenger busses @ $102,994.86
Two (2) 65 passenger liquid propane busses @ $115,188.76
Two (2) 30 passenger busses @ $49,566.08
One (1) wheelchair bus @ $62,493.39
| (3) | Approve budget transfers pursuant to Board of Education Policy 5330 (copies attached to these minutes in the minute book) | |
| (4) | Accept a cash gift of $3,000 from Fastrac Markets to purchase a ceramic kiln for the art department at the high school | |
Mr. Atseff stated that the long-range bus purchase schedule calls for replacement of large busses after ten (10) years and mini-buses after five (5) years. Purchase of vehicles is made through the School Bus Purchase Reserve Fund and requires voter approval. If voter approval is obtained at the May, 2009 school election, the school district can purchase the vehicles for use for the 2009-2010 school year.
| Mr. Havens stated that our district was one of 18 districts in New York State to receive a grant from Fastrac Markets to purchase instructional equipment or materials. The intended purchase for a ceramic firing kiln for the high school art classes meets those criteria. |
| Mr. Nicholson asked if this is the first time Fastrac Markets have made such gifts; Mr. Havens stated it is. | ||
| Mr. Triou suggested sending a thank you letter on behalf of the Board of Education. | ||
| Mrs. Lyke stated she is pleased that the intended use is for the art program. | ||
| On the question, the consensus agenda was approved/adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto). |
| XIV. LIAISON & COMMITTEE REPORTS | |
| A. | FOUR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION | |
| (1) | Mrs. Lyke reported that she and Mr. Robusto attended the president/vice-president forum on January 29th in Newark. | ||
| (2) | Mrs. Lyke reported the she, Mrs. Brunner and Mrs. Newman attended the general meeting on February 5th in Geneva which was a continuation of discussion at the January meeting on fiscal management in difficult fiscal times. | ||
| (3) | Mrs. Lyke noted that the legislative breakfast for school board members, school officials and area legislators is set for Saturday, March 21st at Geneva and encouraged board members to attend. | ||
| B. | POLICY COMMITTEE | |
| First Reading | |
| 1313 | |
| Policy | |
| Annual Re-Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education (Re: Mileage) | |
| 1350 | |
| Bylaws | |
| Appointment & Duties – Internal Claims Auditor | |
| 1500 | |
| Policy | |
| Notice & Agenda for Board of Education Meetings (Re: Protocol) | |
| 5511 | |
| Policy | |
| Audit Committee – Charter | |
| 5760 | |
| Policy | |
| Qualifications of Bus Drivers/Operation & Use of School Busses | |
| 6160 | |
| Policy | |
| Use of Alcohol, Drugs & Substances in the Workplace | |
| Second Reading | |
| 5310 | |
| Policy | |
| Bonding of Employees & School Board Members | |
| 5550 | |
| Policy | |
| Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and Protection From Reprisal | |
| 5560 | |
| Policy | |
| Application For & Use of Federal Funds | |
| 5640 | |
| Policy | |
| Smoking & Tobacco Use | |
| 5660 | |
| Policy | |
| Food Service Program – Free & Reduced Price Food Services | |
Mr. Paz presented the policy and bylaw items, noted above, for review and consideration by the Board of Education. He noted that the proposed text on protocol allows time for review and consideration by the Board of Education of matters presented by the superintendent of schools prior to formal consideration as an action item and allows for action on routine items at the same meeting when they are presented.
Mrs. Lyke asked if presentation of a proposed new textbook is an example of the proposed protocol. Mr. Paz stated it was. Mr. Havens stated that the Board of Education always has the option to extend or reduce the time for consideration of matters.
Mrs. Lyke asked for clarification on the proposed revisions to Bylaw 1350; Mr. Schultz provided details.
Mrs. Lyke asked if the proposed revisions to Policy 5760 would allow a school board member, as a school employee, to drive a bus. Mr. Havens stated yes if they do not transport students. Mrs. Lyke noted that board members from some districts drive small school busses to meetings.
| Mr. Paz offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve first and second reading of policy & bylaw items as presented by the policy committee. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto), Carried. |
| XV. | ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None |
| XVI. | ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS |
| A. | Mrs. Brunner noted receipt of an invitation to the academic achievement breakfast programs at the middle school and encouraged board members to attend. | ||
| B. | Mrs. Brunner stated that she enjoys serving as school board liaison to the district-wide safety committee. She noted that the insurance carrier’s safety inspection cited need for a school board policy to prohibit use of personal appliances; she shared a sample policy with the policy committee. | ||
| C. | Mrs. Lyke invited input from administrators to the on-line survey from the NYS School Boards Association on testing issues. Mr. Havens noted school administrators favor shift of all state exams except January Regents’ exams to the end of the school year which would measure achievement based on a common teacher and allow announcement of scores more quickly. | ||
| D. | Mr. Nicholson asked if testing at mid-year, reflecting time with two different teachers, serves as an appraisal of the teacher. Mr. Havens provided details. | ||
| E. | Mrs. Lyke added that mid-year exams require additional costs for substitute teachers for staff members who score the exams. | ||
| XVII. | ADJOURNMENT | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mr. Triou offered a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Paz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent (Mr. Griswold, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Robusto), Carried. |
| Respectfully submitted, | |||||||||||||||||||
| JAMES E. SWITZER | |||||||||||||||||||
| School District Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||
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| The foregoing minutes of the Board of | |||||||||||||||||||
| Education were submitted for review | |||||||||||||||||||
| & (approved as presented) (corrected | |||||||||||||||||||
| as noted) at the meeting of | |||||||||||||||||||
| March 12, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| School District Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||
Att. 2
Wayne Central School District
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Memorandum
TO: Board of Education, Michael Havens, Superintendent
FROM: Kim Cox, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
RE: 2nd Quarter Report
DATE: March 6, 2009
I will be presenting the 2nd Quarterly Report for the 2008-2009 school year at the March 12, 2009 Board of Education meeting. This report will reflect report card data for the second quarter in Reading, Writing and Math in grades K-5, as well as the results for the four core areas; English, Math, Science and Social Studies, in grades 6-12.
If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please feel free to contact me.
| Att. 3 | |
| TO: | Michael Havens |
| Superintendent of Schools | |
| FROM: | Gregory Atseff |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | |
| DATE: | March 12, 2009 |
| RE: | 2009/2010 Budget |
| Attached is the first draft of the Administrative portion of the 2009/2010 proposed budget. The following are included: | |
| 1. | A budget summary of the 2009/2010 proposed budget. | |
| 2. | A three-part budget comparison, which shows the proposed Administrative budget in comparison to the existing Administrative budget. | |
| 3. | The complete breakdown of the budget, by budget code, for the Administrative portion of the budget. | |
| Budget Highlights for the Administrative portion include: | |
| District Wide | |
| Ø 20% reduction in each conference category. |
| District Meeting | |
| Ø Increase in contractual expenses for new voting machine requirements. |
| Central Data Processing | |
| Ø Decrease in salaries reflecting the reduction of one (1) position. |
| Curriculum Development | |
| Ø Decrease in salaries to reflect a reduction in summer curriculum writing. |
| Employee Benefits | |
| Ø 8.5% estimated rate for TRS. | ||
| Ø 4% increase in health insurance costs. |
Att. 4
Att. 5
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
| To: | Board of Education |
| From: | Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools |
| (Prepared by Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources) | |
| Re: | Personnel Action |
| Date: | March 12, 2009 |
| The following is submitted for your review and approval. | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (AMENDMENT) | |
| RESIGNATION: | |
| Kathleen Green, Director of Technology (Civil Service title Technology Coordinator), assigned to the Educational Technology Department, effective July 6, 2009. For the purpose of retirement. (Effective date changes from July 1st to July 6th). | |
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
| RESIGNATIONS: None | |
| LEAVE OF ABSENCE: None | |
| APPOINTMENTS: | |
| Denise Anderson, Art Teacher, NYS Control No. 521172041 (Initial certificate effective through 8/31/2009), assigned to James A. Beneway High School, a 6 week temporary appointment extension effective March 2, 2009 through April 9, 2009 at $37,400 pro-rated. Replacement for Beau Watson( FMLA) | |
| Robert Graham, Math Teacher, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, a four month temporary appointment effective February 2, 2009 through June 30, 2009 at 38,650 prorated. (Replacement for James Tiffin) | |
SUPPORT STAFF
| RESIGNATIONS: None | |
| LEAVE OF ABSENCE: None | |
| APPOINTMENTS: | |
| Joelle Flatt, Food Service Worker, assigned to James A. Beneway High School, having successfully completed a six month probationary review, a permanent Civil Service appointment effective March 28, 2009 at current rate. | |
| Theresa Schultz, Food Service Helper, assigned to the James A. Beneway High School, having successfully completed a six month probationary review, a permanent Civil Service appointment effective March 14, 2009 at current rate. | |
| Amy Voorhees, Cleaner, assigned to Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, having successfully completed a six month probationary review, a permanent Civil Service appointment effective March 9, 2009 at current rate. | |
| 2008-09 SPRING COACHING APPOINTMENTS (Amended) : | |
.
Name
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Team
|
Step
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WCS Years
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Level
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Incentive
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Salary
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Total
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| Tiffany Cotsonas | Modified Softball 2 | 2
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2
|
F
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2500
|
2500
|
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| Derek DeMass | Modified Baseball 2 | 2
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2
|
F
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2500
|
2500
|
|
| Tim Burlee | Asst. Girls Varsity Track | 5
|
1
|
E
|
3326
|
3326
|
|
| Tim Mattle | Boys Modified Tennis | 17
|
16
|
G
|
488
|
3182
|
3670
|
| Tom Gentile | Boys JV Tennis | 14
|
32
|
G
|
814
|
3237
|
4051
|
| Jeff Ugine | Modified Boys Lacrosse | 5
|
2
|
F
|
2970
|
2970
|
|
| Lisa Simpson | Modified Girls Lacrosse | 15
|
1
|
F
|
3528
|
3528
|
Sectionals Competition Payment
Name
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Team
|
Stipend
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| John Cotsonas | B. Varsity Basketball | $404.00 |
| Jeff Ugine | B. JV Basketball | $162.00 |
| Jessica Quick | G. Varsity Basketball | $404.00 |
| Robert Taylor | G. JV Basketball | $162.00 |
| Ron Gross | Varsity Wrestling | $404.00 |
| Elena Bernard | Varsity Cheerleading | $404.00 |
| Jay Marino | Varsity Alpine Skiing | $404.00 |
| Todd Brockhuizen | Varsity Bowling | $404.00 |
| Ted Hargarther | Asst. Varsity Wrestling | $162.00 |
| Charlie Roods | Varsity Indoor Track | $404.00 |
| Ken Lumb | Asst. Varsity Indoor Track | $162.00 |
Name
|
Team
|
Stipend
|
| Charlie Roods | Varsity Indoor Track | $404.00 |
| Ken Lumb | Asst. Varsity Indoor Track | $162.00 |
| Ron Gross | Varsity Wrestling | $404.00 |
| Ted Hargarther | Asst. Varsity Wrestling | $162.00 |
State Championship Competition Payment
Name
|
Team
|
Stipend
|
| Ron Gross | Varsity Wrestling | $404.00 |
| Ted Hargarther | Asst. Varsity Wrestling | $162.00 |
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
Ryan O’Donnell
SUBSTITUTE AIDES:
Susanne Bean
Att. 6
Committee on Special Education Recommendations for Board of Education Approval
| Meeting | Alt. ID# | Age | Committee | Grade | Reason | Decision | Disability | Rec.
School |
Rec.
Program |
| 1/15/2009 | 101243 | 7:3 | CSE | 02 | Initial Eligibility Determination meeting | Classified | Learning Disability | Ontario Primary | Consultant Teacher
Consultant Teacher |
Att. 7
RESOLUTION TO NOMINATE JEANNE A. DURFEE AS A
CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WAYNE-FINGER LAKES
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2009
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District nominates Jeanne A. Durfee, whose residence address is 3947 Boynton Road, Walworth, Wayne County, New York, 14568 and whose school district of residence is the Wayne Central School District, as a candidate for membership on the Board of Education of Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services, commencing July 1, 2009
Att. 8
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Consensus Agenda
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Michael Havens
RE: Consensus Agenda
DATE: March 12, 2009
The following items are being recommended for approval in a consensus agenda:
#1 Accept Treasurer’s Report – January
#2 Approve Health Contract with Newark Central School District
#3 Approve Budget Transfer
#4 Accept Gift to the District
#5 Adopt Resolution for Annual School Election
#6 Approve Municipal Cooperative Agreement for Health Benefits
#7 Approve Internship
Consensus Agenda #1
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Consensus Agenda #2
TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: March 12, 2009
RE: Health Service Contract - Newark Central School District
Attached is the contract for health services for Wayne student(s) attending a private or parochial school in the Newark Central School District for the 2008-2009 school year.
The cost of the contract is:
2
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Student(s) @
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$232.00
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=
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$ 464.00 |
The student(s) listed on the health service contract have been verified by the attendance office.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District hereby approves the contract for health services with the Newark Central School District for the 2008-2009 school year, and hereby authorizes the School Superintendent and District Clerk to execute the contract.
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Attachment
Consensus Agenda #3
TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: March 12, 2009
RE: Budget Transfers
In accordance with Policy #5330, please present the attached list of budget transfers to the Board of Education for their approval at their meeting on March 12, 2009.
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c: Helen Jensen, Clerk
Attachment
Consensus Agenda #4
TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: March 12, 2009
RE: Gifts to the District
Recommend that the Board of Education, at their regular meeting to be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, accept a $400 gift from the Wayne County STOP DWI Program to assist the district in the community health and wellness fair to be held on April 29, 2009. This gift will be used to purchase bicycle helmets for the fair.
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c: Nicque Wilson
Lee Stramonine
Helen Jensen
Consensus Agenda #5
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
6200 Ontario Center Road · P.O. Box 155 · Ontario Center, New York 14520-0155
Trustee ………offered a MOTION, seconded by Trustee …………., to adopt a RESOLUTION for Notice of Public Hearing and Call of The Annual School District Election, TO WIT:
RESOLUTION FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND CALL OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
(May 19, 2009)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows:
Section 1: That, pursuant to §2004 (1) of the Education Law, as amended, the annual school election of the Wayne Central School District, Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York, shall be conducted in the lobby of the large gymnasium of James A. Beneway High School, located at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, New York, in said school district, on the 19th day of May, 2009, for the purpose of voting by voting machines upon the propositions hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting shall be kept open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., local time.
Section 2: That, pursuant to §1707(2) of the Education Law, the public hearing on the proposed school budget will occur on Tuesday, May 7, 2009, @ 7:00 p.m. in the performing arts center of James A. Beneway High School, in said school district.
Section 3: That the notice of said public hearing and annual school election, including the propositions to be voted upon, shall be in substantially the following form, TO WIT:
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
Wayne Central School District
Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District, Wayne County, New York, that the annual election of said school district shall occur on the 19th day of May, 2009, in the lobby of the large gymnasium of James A. Beneway High School, located at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York, for the purpose of voting, by voting machine, upon the propositions hereinafter set forth.
(1) 2009-2010 BUDGET PROPOSITION
(which may include separate propositions for special budgetary expenditures)
(2) EXPENDITURE FROM BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education be authorized to make an expenditure from the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund for the authorized purpose of such fund in an amount not to exceed $ 597,992.79 in the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
(3) ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., local time.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to §1707 (2) of the Education Law, a public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. in the performing arts center of James A. Beneway High School in said school district.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions to nominate candidates for the office of school trustee must be filed with the school district clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, April 20, 2009.
Vacancies for school trustees will occur as follows:
Three (3) terms of three (3) years each to succeed the following incumbents:
Scott W. Griswold
Susan H. Newman
John D. Triou
Petitions to nominate a school trustee may be secured from the school district clerk at the district office located in James A. Beneway High School (north wing), at 6200 Ontario Center Road, Ontario Center, New York, 14520, Monday thru Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such petition shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the school district, shall state the name and residence address of the candidate, and the name and residence address of each signer.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the election of school trustees is at large. The three (3) candidates receiving the greatest number of votes cast will be elected.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the statement of the estimated amount of monies which will be required, for school purposes, for the ensuing 2009-2010 school year may be obtained by any taxpayer of the school district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the adjourned annual school election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., local time, at any of the schools of the district or at the district office.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT applications for absentee ballots may be sought by qualified voters of the school district from the school district clerk at his office in the district office.
Such applications must be received by the district clerk at least seven (7) days before the annual school election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the annual school election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the district office.
DATED: March 12, 2009 @ Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ontario Center, Wayne County, New York
BY: JAMES E. SWITZER
School District Clerk
4T: Weeks of March 30, April 6 & 20 & May 11, 2009
Section 4: That the school district clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to cause such notice of the public hearing and annual school election to be given in substantially the form hereinbefore prescribed by publishing the same four (4) times within the seven (7) weeks next preceding the public hearing (May 7, 2009) and the annual school election (May 19, 2009), the first publication to appear at least forty-five (45) days before each event, in the Wayne County Mail (Ontario-Walworth) and The Times of Wayne County (Walworth-Macedon), the official district newspapers, each having a general circulation in said school district, and by giving such other notice as, in his discretion, may be deemed advisable.
Section 5: This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately upon adoption .
Consensus Agenda #6
To: Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools
From: Gregory Atseff, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Date: March 3, 2009
Re: Municipal Cooperative Agreement Resolution
We belong to the NMCMSDP (Non Monroe County Municipal School District Plan), which provides our health insurance benefits. The Board of Directors approved a Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the health plan consortium. The agreement was prepared by David Lipitt, Esquire. He recommended the agreement to the Board of Directors, because the consortium has existed and has been acting to date without any formal legal authority. The agreement will protect all parties involved , as it provides a clear legal basis for the operation of the plan and the participation of each of the participating members.
Please have the Board of Education approve the following resolution at their meeting on March 12, 2009:
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District hereby agrees to be a member of, and participate in, the Non-Monroe County Municipal School District Program and furnish health benefits for certain of their officers, employees, retirees and COBRA participants; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Wayne Central School District, in accordance with Sections 92-a and 119-o of the General Municipal Law, hereby enters into a Municipal Cooperative Agreement to Provide Health Benefits through a cooperative effort known as the Non-Monroe County Municipal School District Program, and further authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign such agreement on behalf of the Wayne Central School District.
Consensus Agenda #7
I am recommending approval of the Administrative Internship for Jacqueline Senecal for the 2009-2010 school year. The details of the internship were presented to the board of education at the meeting on February 12 by Mrs. Armitage. Mrs. Senecal will remain a teacher on special assignment.
Att. 9
Policy Submitted for First Reading
5673 PERSONAL APPLIANCES IN CLASSROOMS &
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Policy Submitted for Single Reading
7111
3/12/09 Board Meeting
Entire Policy is New, Referral from District Wide Safety Committee 5673
Presented by Policy Committee for First Reading by the Board of Education on March 12, 2009
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS
PERSONAL APPLIANCES IN CLASSROOMS & SCHOOL FACILITIES
As part of the goal to provide safe and inviting school facilities, the Board of Education believes that limitation of personal appliances in school facilities results in reduced energy consumption and demand.
The location of personal appliances* in classrooms or work spaces is prohibited in student occupied areas unless deemed necessary for instructional purposes or for medical needs.
Where personal appliances are required to meet instructional or medical needs, the following steps are required:
(1) Prior written approval by the director of facilities and building principal
(2) Documentation of educational uses or medical needs
(3) Evaluation and certification that the items will not present a safety hazard or overload electrical circuits.
(4) Proper storage and cleaning at the end of the school year
(5) Record of prior written approval by the director of facilities and building principal
Appliances approved for classroom or work spaces are turned off when school is closed
School officials will work with loss control specialists and fire and emergency personnel, as needed, in the review and approval of proper and safe use of personal appliances.
The superintendent of schools, or his or her designee, will develop additional regulations or procedures to implement this policy, as needed.
(*) toaster ovens, microwave ovens, coffee pots, hot plates, refrigerators, portable heaters, among others
POLICY ADOPTED: March…., 2009
Policy Handbook · Wayne Central School District · Ontario Center, New York 14520