The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, March 3, 2008

6:00 P.M. –Board of Education Workshop– Middle School Library

6:45 PM – Board of Education Meeting

6:00 P.M. – Workshop

Strategic Planning Overview – Diane Reed

Mr. Bonafide A

At 6:01 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order.

At 6:03 p.m., Superintendent Wright introduced Diane Reed from PLC Associates, Inc., to discuss The Strategic Plan.

At 6:46 p.m., a recess was taken to allow BOE members to attend a portion of the Middle School Awards Ceremony after a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott and approved by a unanimous voice vote.

At 7:14 p.m. the BOE returned from the Awards Ceremony and the meeting resumed.

Others present: V. Wright, Superintendent;  D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction;  G. Chase, Admin for Human Resources; Clerk; D. Shaw, Attorney for the District (7:30 p.m.).

Ms. Elliott P

Ms. Hafensteiner P

Mr. Hughes A

Mr. Sorensen P

Mrs. Traver P

Mr. Vadney P

Mr. Varney P

Ms. Puckett P

AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION TAKEN

1.    Call to Order

-Pledge of Allegiance

2.   Moment of Silence

3.  No Executive Session – Workshop at 6:00  - 6:45 PM

4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

11.1.1 – Add to the end of the motion – according to the terms and conditions of the RCSTA negotiated contract.

12.3.1 – Add to end of motion – as per attached.

12.3.2 -  Deleted

12.3.3 -  Deleted

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1   Approve the minutes of the February 25, 2008 Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-abstain, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-abstain

Motion approved 5-0 with 2 abstentions.

Approved

6.   Awards, Honors & Recognitions

6.1   Middle School Awards – 6:45 PM

7.      Special Reports

7.1 Update on Food Service – George Dardani

7.2 Update on Transportation – Janice Prior

7.3 Buildings & Grounds Update – Cindi Elliott

8. Hearings & Petitions

a. Ray Starr, CSEA rep; Question about the restraint policy.             

9.   Old Business

9.1 Revised Budget Development Calendar-New page one changed 3/10 BAC to meeting with administrators and content specialists.  Also, 3/17 BOE meeting with BAC (Budget Advisory Committee).

10. Policy Adoption/Review

 10.1 First reading and review of Policy # 8420 – Display and Salute of the Flag

11.   New Business

11.1  Personnel Considerations

         The following personnel actions are contingent upon each individual                                

         successfully completing fingerprinting unless otherwise stated:

11.1.1   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the sabbatical request for Adam Sutton, effective September 6, 2008 through January 30, 2009 according to the terms and conditions of the RCSTA negotiated contract.

Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 7-0.

           11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent                        that the Board of Education approve the additions to the 2007-08 Substitute Teacher list.

Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 7-0.

11.1.3     Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-08 Substitute Nurse list.

Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 7-0.

11.1.4    Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dennis Geisler as Interim Business Administrator, effective March 4, 2008, at $500 per diem with a daily reimbursement for travel at the IRS rate x 100 round trip miles per day.

Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 7-0.

12.3           BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

12.3.1      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the revised October Treasurer’s reports as per attached.

Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Vadney-Y,  Varney-Y

Motion approved 7-0.

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Tabled

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

March 17, 2008

·         Bullying – Superintendent’s Cabinet

·         MOA’s – By Union & By Date

·         Instructional Goals – Part 2

·         Budget Advisory Committee meets with the Board for discussion

·         Treasurer Reports

·         Sarah Hafensteiner report on the Claim Auditor training

April 7, 2008

·          Timeline EXCEL

·          Fund Balance Analysis – Tiffany Morris

14.*Information Item/Discussion 

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

March 4, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM – District Office

March 4, 2008 – Grade 6 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM - High School

March 6, 2008 – Grades 7-8 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School

March 9, 2008 – Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 10, 2008 – Curriculum & Instruction /Budget Workshop  – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM High School

March 10, 2008 – Audit Committee Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – High School

March 13, 2008 – Special Board of Education meeting to finalize draft of the 2008-2009 Budget

March 13, 2008 – NYSSBA – Tech Valley Meeting – 6:00 PM -  Century House

March 13, 2008 – High School MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School

March 17, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee to meet with the Board of Education to discuss 2008-2009 Budget

March 17, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School

March 31, 2008 – Special Board Meeting – To finalize draft of the 2008-2009 Budget

16.Executive Session

17.   Adjournment