March 1, 2001

 

Wednesday evening’s Board of Education Meeting began with Public Participation a nd

Board Committee Reports. Amy BennettLepel reported on the upcoming meeting of the

SAVE Committee and that she would have an update at the next meeting. Deb Larson

reported on the recent Technology Committee Meeting where a BOCES representative

was present to explain LakeNet. Also mentioned was the meeting many of the Board

Members attended with Senator Nozzolio. Bucky Jordan reported on the sa me meeting

and the areas of great co ncern for school districts

– rising utility costs, Special Education

costs and building aid changes. Bill Herbert reported on a visit to the Canandaigua

District and their technology initiatives and some recent correspondence he has received.

Bill also recognized Yvonne Forget and her staff on the positive school lunch audit, an

enclosure from the information packet.

 

The Consent Agenda was approved and included substitutes, one change in appointment

for a bus mon

itor and Spring Coaching appointments. Two CSE Case Summaries were

approved.

 

Building Principal Reports were received and commented upon. The colored pictures

featuring student involvement in activities were pointed out in the Elementary Report. In

the Middle School Report, the Board inquired about mid­ year Math test scores (still being

corrected). The High School Report congratulated students who had been selected to

Boys State. The success of the labs was also highlighted.

 

Under Old Business, the Board conducted a budget worksession. The Superintendent

updated the Board on the lack of progress from legislators on the State budget, and the

local implications if the budget is again late. After discussion, the Board agreed that the

proposed budget n

eeded to be cut down by 1 – 1 ½ % from the initial proposal. The

Superintendent was directed to work with the Administrative staff to make cuts “that

would be farthest from the instructional program”. Increasing class sizes and cutting

programs was not

what the Board wanted to do. The Superintendent will bring

recommendations to the next meeting.

 

Under New Business the Board approved the semi­ annual financial report from the Civic

Betterment Association. This group supports the fall sports program an

d operates the

food booth at soccer games. The Board reviewed their mid­ year progress of Board

Goals. Progress was being made in all areas. Bill Herbert will work to establish a joint

meeting with the Town Board to discuss common concerns.

 

Upcoming mee tings were highlighted, Public Participation was held and the meeting was

recessed to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.