To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 249 Whitney Point, NY Date: November 15, 2011 District Mission: To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning. District Beliefs: All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful. We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times. Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community. Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making. The community is well served by maximizing the use of available resources and by the responsible stewardship of assets. Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results. Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success. Meeting called to order at: Pledge of Allegiance Present Absent Sara Benscoter President Stephanie Champney Vice-President Anthony Burchell Member Kathleen Driscoll Member Mary Ellerson Member Thomas Tasber Member Mary Hibbard Superintendent of Schools Patricia Follette Director of Curriculum and Instruction Laura Lindsley School Business Executive Cynthia Burchell District Clerk Others in attendance:

2 Minutes Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting held on November 1, Aye Nay Abstained Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Special Board Meeting held on November 2, Aye Nay Abstained Warrant Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the October 2011 Warrant. Correspondence Letter from Carol Eggleston Policies 1 st Reading None Policies 2 nd Reading Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8230 Selection of Library and Audio Visual Materials. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8330 Objection to Instructional Materials. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8350 Use of Copyrighted Materials. November 15, 2011 Page 2

3 Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8370 Instructional Materials in Alternative Formats. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8430 Independent Study. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8450 Home Tutoring. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8460 Field Trips. Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of updated policy number 8470 Home Instruction (Permanent Instruction). Comments from the Public Commendations Mrs. Hibbard commends: The Ocean Night PARP evening event held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 planned and coordinated by Mrs. Sharryl Tiderencel in conjunction with the PTA. Others involved were Mrs. Nadine Ferguson and her daughter, Ms. Laura Rice, Mrs. Staci Winterstein, Mrs. Barbara Kim, Ms. Lori Stone, Mrs. Tracy Pfeiffer, Mrs. Jessica Smith, Mrs. Jessica Head, Mrs. Kelly Breward, Ms. Molly McLean, Mrs. Diane Richards, Ms. Reva Marshall, Mrs. Ellen Russell, Ms. Alexi Ayers, Mrs. Taryn Hubbard, Ms. Nichelle Wade, Ms. Olivia Driscoll, Ms. Joslyn Kim, Mrs. Barbara Heinle, Mrs. November 15, 2011 Page 3

4 Annette Bidwell, Mrs. Jen Petrie, Mrs. Laura Burns, Mrs. Sara Roe, Mrs. Lili Swenson, Mrs. Kathryn Bensley, Ms. Kathy Sofka and Mrs. Maureen Bocinski. Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Heinle for the Veteran s Day Morning Program held on Monday, November 7 t, The classes were taught and performed the song Thank You Soldiers for the 14 Veterans that were in attendance. Mrs. Patricia Follette for her work in organizing the November 10, 2011 Conference Day continuing the District s work and understanding of the Common Core Standards. Old Business a. Phase II Update Mrs. Hibbard and Mrs. Lindsley will present an update on the Phase II Renovation work. New Business a. Budget Update Mrs. Hibbard will present a budget update. b. High School Report Mr. Tytler and Mr. Isaacs will present a report on the High School. c. Extra-Curricular Application Approvals Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following Extra-curricular applications: * Art Club - HS Rice, Christopher * Art Club HS Manvell, Will Art Club TRA Manvell, Will Chess Club Jones, Ken Destination D.C. Hodkinson, Stephanie Destination D.C. Becker, Kim * Drama Club TRA Granish, Joyce * Drama Club TRA Pudish, Heather FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) Thomas, Lisa Fly Fishing Club Giovenco, Michael * Foreign Language Club Edwards, Sandra * Foreign Language Club Kupiec, Paula Freshman Advisor Dean, Janice HS Challenge Peck, Walter Jazz Band Williamson, Jessica Jazz Band Gilbert, Kris Junior Class Advisor Ford, Cindi Marching Band Gilbert, Kris * National Honor Society HS Cranston-Chrisler, Ellen * National Honor Society - HS Ford, Cindi November 15, 2011 Page 4

5 Odyssey of the Mind Granish, Joyce Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator Granish, Joyce SADD Ferrara, Joel Select Chorus HS Jones, Ken Select Chorus TRA Gac, Jenny Senior Class Advisor Delgado, Teresa Sophomore Class Advisor Price, Kathy * Student Council Grades 6-8 Brosius, Julie * Student Council Grades 6-8 Welsh, Barbara * Student Council Grades 9-12 Thomas, Lisa * Student Council Grades 9-12 Monaco, Jamie * Tri-M Music Honor Society TRA Gac, Jenny * Tri-M Music Honor Society TRA Williamson, Jessica Tri-M Music Honor Society HS Jones, Ken * Yearbook Advisor Lakin, Lorie * Yearbook Advisor Berg-Soeffing, Pam * Yearbook Advisor Thomas, Lisa * Co-chairing positions and sharing stipends. d. Contract Approval Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Contract with Castallo & Silky, Educational Consultants, for Associate Alan D. Pole to conduct a Superintendent search. e. Appointment Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the appointment of Allison Thornton, bus driver effective November 15, Moved by Aye Nay Abstained f. Committee on Special Education Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. November 15, 2011 Page 5

6 g. General Funds Appropriation and Revenue Reports Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the General Fund through October 31, h. Cafeteria Funds Appropriation and Revenue Reports Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the Cafeteria Fund through October 31, i. Special Aid Fund Appropriation and Revenue Report Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the Special Aid Fund through October 31, j. Treasurer s Report Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the October 2011 Treasurer s Report. k. Budget Transfers Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the July through October 2011 Budget Transfers. APPROVED November 15, 2011 Page 6

7 l. Change Orders Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following Phase II change orders: EC-050 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to provide miscellaneous electrical modifications in the HS: new coax cable, relocate motion detector, move exit sign, relocate switch and light, add fire alarm beam in gym, and bell strobes in corridor. The sum of $4, is to be applied to the contractor s contingency allowance of $46,603.00; allowance balance remaining is $41, This change order is presented out of order therefore the allowance balance remaining after EC-061 is $28, The Contract Sum will be changed by this Change Order in the amount of $0.00 HC-009 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to selectively remove masonry discovered to have an asbestos containing vapor barrier in the cavity space at the TRA entrance, art rooms, and kitchen. All work shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws including but not limited to NYS Department of Labor code rule 56, the AHERA Act, 40 CFR (code of Federal regulations) part 763, and the existing project contract documents. All work shall be monitored by AECOM of Syracuse. The sum of $19, is to be applied to the contractor s contingency allowance of $29,842.00; allowance balance remaining is $10, The Contract Sum will be changed by this Change order in the amount of $0.00 Moved by Aye Nay Abstained Seconded by Comments from the Public Meeting Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at. Executive Session For matters of personnel and contractual issues. FYI November 15, 2011 Page 7

8 Pressconnects Article Vestal, M-E highly ranked on state schools list Agenda - November 10, 2011, Superintendent s Conference Day Invitation Books Come Alive Jim McKenna, Story Reader November 18 & November 19, 2011 TRA Musical, 7 p.m., HS Auditorium November 23, 24 & 25, 2011 Thanksgiving Recess December 1, 2011 TRA Winter Chorus Concert, Grades 4-5 December 2, 2011 Whitney Point Tree Lighting December 3, 2011 SAT Test December 9, 2011 Early Release 11:30, All Students Upcoming Meetings December 6, 2011 December 20, 2011 Tioughnioga Riverside Academy Report November 15, 2011 Page 8