Organization Meeting July 2, 2008 ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMIRA, NEW YORK

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1 ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMIRA, NEW YORK EFA Community Room July 2, Hoffman Street 6:00 pm Elmira, New York AGENDA ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Janet Watson, School District Clerk, will convene the Organization Meeting. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Administration of Oath of Office to Superintendent 3. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members 4. Appointment of School District Clerk Janet Watson 5. Administration of Oath of Office to Clerk 6. Nomination and Election of President 7. Nomination and Election of Vice-President 8. Administration of Oath of Office to President and Vice- President RECOMMENDATION 9. Appointment of School District Treasurer Joette Traver 10. Appointment of Deputy School District Treasurer Rose Ann Wylie The Clerk of the Board of Education will administer the Oath of Office to the School District Treasurer and Deputy School District Treasurer on the next business day following this meeting. 11. Appointment of School District Tax Collector Jacquelyn L. French 12. Appointment of Internal Auditor 13. Appointment of Internal Claims Auditors Martha Clark Kim Dykes, Alternate 14. Appointment of Interim School Attorney Conrad Wolan, Esq. 1

2 15. Appointment of Broker of Record Mark Hagan of Perry & Carroll, Inc. 16. Appointment of Purchasing Manager David Gleason, Asst. Supt. for Mgmt. Services 17. Appointment of Records Retention/Disposition Officer Tricia Wise, Coordinator of Management Services 18. Appointment of Records Management Advisory Board David Gleason, Asst. Supt. for Mgmt. Services Chris Mecke, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Tricia Wise, Coordinator of Management Services Jason Johnson, Technology Administrative Assistant Sandy Freeman, Data Services Clerk 19. Appointment of Public Records Access Officer David Gleason, Asst. Supt. for Mgmt. Services 20. Appointment of Title IX Compliance Officer Robert Van Keuren, Esq., Director of Human Resources & Employee Relations 21. Appointment of Section 504 Compliance Officer Chris Mecke, Director of Pupil Personnel Services 22. Appointment of Chief School Physician and Medical Inspector Kenneth Sobel, M.D. Southern Tier Pediatrics, P.C. 23. Appointment of District-Wide RESCUE Committee Marty Dipetta Mike Dunn Patrick Gilboy D. William Holleran Antonio LaSorte Dick Robertson Carrie Rollins Russ Robinson Jeffrey Manwaring 2

3 Michele Van Curen Mary Beth Turner Doug Martin Parent Susan Mason 24. Appointment of District Health & Safety Committee RESCUE Committee Members School Resource Officers Pam Davis-Webb EFA-Student Council President SHS-Student Council President 25. Appointment of Liaison for Homeless Children & Youth Chris Mecke, Director of Pupil Personnel Services 26. Resolution to Appoint Impartial Hearing Officers Joan Alexander John Arikian Robert Briglio Paul Bumbalo Maryanne Dimeo Rivona Ehrenreich Craig Hill Martin Kehoe, III Michael Lazan Nancy Lederman Edward Luban James McKeever Kenneth S. Ritzenberg Jerome Schad Leonard Edward Sienko, Jr. Craig Tessler Aaron Turetsky James Walsh Mindy Wolan 27. Resolution to Appoint the Membership to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons: Joyce Carr Candace Kellogg Christine Mecke Eileen Paulin Joy Stanton Parents: Mrs. Eileen Remec Mrs. Gail Hall Mrs. Amy Cleary Ms. Shannon Carrigan Ms. Helene Ravert 3

4 Ms. Diana Perron Psychologists: Gretchen Gower-Robbins EFA Michelle Bristol SHS Amy Timofeeff BMS Heather Stanton Ernie Davis Middle School Theresa Walsh Hendy/Coburn Shari Simmons Pine City/ Broadway Elementary Hollace Donner Diven Jill Fuchs - Washington/Beecher Kevin Deery Riverside 28. Provision of Adult Medical Services St. Joseph s Hospital Occupational Health Service 29. Appointment of Audit Committee,Chair 30. Appointment of Policy Committee, Chair 31. Appointment of Buildings and Grounds Committee, Chair 32. Appointment of Learning and Teaching Committee Lynn Grottenthaler, Chair Mary Beth Turner 33. Appointment of Advocacy and Community Relations Committee 34. Appointment of Two Board of Education Members to the Elmira City School District Self-Insured Health Plan Committee 35. Appointment of Legislative Liaison for New York State School Boards Association 4

5 36. Appointment of EOP Board Representative 37. Appointment of Payroll Certification Officer David Gleason, Asst. Supt. for Mgt. Services 38. Appointment of Asbestos Compliance Officer Antonio LaSorte Health & Safety Hygienist 39. Appointment of Extracurricular Activity Treasurers Vacancy-AHS Nancy Beebe Erica Doland Mike Lepak Charlie Wilson 40. Resolution to Accept Letters of Disclosure of Interest 41. Appointment of Elmira City School District Self-Insured Health & Dental Plan Privacy Officer & Self- Insured Health & Dental Plan Security Officer Privacy Officer Insurance Coordinator Supervisor of Learning Technology Security Officer 42. Appointment of Attendance Officer Chris Mecke, Director of Pupil Personnel Services 43. Designation of Official Newspaper Elmira Star-Gazette 44. Designation of Depository and Investment of Funds 45. Payroll Procedures 46. Setting of Work Sessions, Regular and Special Meetings 47. Miscellaneous Business Procedures: a. Permission for use of check signer and facsimile signatures b. Use of check images c. Disbursement of funds and signatures required d. Collection and disbursement of monies collected from students e. Standard procedures for extracurricular activities fund f. Participation in GST BOCES Bidding g. Disposal of items with no resale value and obsolete items 48. Authorization for Workers Compensation Coverage for Elected and Appointed Officers 49. Authorization for Superintendent to Approve Attendance at Conferences 50. Authorization for Superintendent to Approve Budget Transfers 5

6 51. Authorization for Superintendent to Approve Capital Construction Change Orders 52. Authorization for Superintendent to Prefer Charges Regarding Employee Discipline 53. Authorization for Superintendent to Sign Employment Contracts on Behalf of the Board of Education 54. Re-Adopt Existing Policies of the Board of Education 55. Authorization to Reimburse Board Members for Conference Attendance 56. Creation of Extra-Classroom Activities 57. Resolution to Schedule Annual Budget Hearing 58. Resolution to Schedule the Date of the District Budget Vote and Election of Board of Education Members 59. Appoint Board of Registration 60. Adjournment 4. Resolution to Appoint School District Clerk RECOMMENDED RESOLUTIONS Resolved, that Janet Watson, presently employed on a permanent basis under the title of Secretary I at Elmira Free Academy be, in addition, designated and appointed the School District Clerk, as provided for in Section 2503 (15) of the Education Law, with powers and duties as provided in said law, the term of such appointment to this additional title to be for the school year An undertaking with acceptable sureties in the amount of $25,000 shall be provided, the cost to be paid by the Board of Education. The stipend for duties performed by the District Clerk will be $. 9. Resolution to Appoint School District Treasurer Resolved, that Joette Traver, be appointed School District Treasurer, as provided in Section 2503 (15) of the Education Law, with powers and duties as provided in said law, the term of such appointment to this additional title to be for the school year An undertaking with acceptable sureties in the amount of $2,000,000 shall be provided, the cost to be paid by the Board of Education. 10. Resolution to Appoint Deputy School District Treasurer Resolved, that Rose Ann Wylie, be designated and appointed as the Deputy to the School District Treasurer, as provided in Section 2503 (15) of the Education Law, with power to act during the temporary absence from duty of the School District Treasurer, the term of such 6

7 appointment to this additional title to be for the school year An undertaking with acceptable sureties in the amount of $2,000,000 shall be provided, the cost to be paid by the Board of Education. 11. Resolution to Appoint School District Tax Collector Resolved, that Jacquelyn L. French be designated and appointed School District Tax Collector as provided in Section 2506 (1) of the Education Law, with powers and duties as provided in said law, the term of such appointment to this title to be for the school year An undertaking with acceptable sureties in the amount of $2,000,000 shall be provided, the cost to be paid by the Board of Education. 12. Resolution to Appoint Internal Auditor Resolved, that be designated and appointed as Internal Auditor, as provided in Section 2116-b of Education Law as established by Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2005, with powers and duties as provided in such law, the term of such appointment to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Internal Claims Auditors Resolved, that Martha Clark be designated and appointed as Internal Claims Auditor and in addition that Kim Dykes be designated and appointed as Alternate Internal Claims Auditor as provided in Section 2526 of the Education Law as amended by Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2005, with powers and duties as provided in such law, the term of such appointment to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Interim School Attorney Resolved, that Conrad Wolan, Esq., be appointed as Interim School Attorney. 15. Resolution to Appoint Broker of Record Resolved, that Mark J. Hagan of the firm, Perry & Carroll Inc., be appointed Broker of Record for the school year Resolution to Appoint Purchasing Manager Resolved, that David Gleason, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services be appointed Purchasing Manager for the school year Resolution to Appoint Records Retention/Disposition Officer Resolved, that Tricia Wise, Coordinator of Management Services be designated and appointed Records Retention/Disposition Officer as provided in Sections 65a and 87b (iii) of the Public Officers Law with powers and duties as provided in such law, the term of such appointment to this title to be for the school year

8 18. Resolution to Appoint Records Management Advisory Board Resolved, that David Gleason, the Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Chris Mecke, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Tricia Wise, the Coordinator of Management Services, Jason Johnson, the Technology Administrative Assistant, and Sandy Freeman, Data Services Clerk be appointed to the Records Management Advisory Board, the term of such appointment to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Public Records Access Officer Resolved, that David Gleason, the Assistant Superintendent for Management Services be, designated and appointed Records Access Officer as provided in Sections 65a and 87b (iii) of the Public Officers Law with powers and duties as provided in such law, the term of such appointment to this title to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Title IX Compliance Officer Resolved, that Robert Van Keuren, the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations, be designated and appointed District Title IX Compliance Officer as provided in the Title IX Education Amendments of 1972, Public Law , for the school year Resolution to Appoint Section 504 Compliance Officer Resolved, that Chris Mecke, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services be designated and appointed District Section 504 Compliance Officer for the school year Resolution to Appoint Chief School Physician and Medical Inspector Resolved, that Kenneth Sobel, M.D./Southern Tier Pediatrics, PC be designated and appointed as the Chief School Physican and Medical Inspector as provided in Section 902 of the Education Law with powers and duties as provided in said law, the term of such appointment to this title to be for the school year and, that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to execute a fee-based agreement with the appointee for the provision of appropriate services. 23. Resolution to Appoint District-Wide RESCUE Committee Resolved, that Marty Dipetta, Mike Dunn, Patrick Gilboy, D. William Holleran, Antonio LaSorte, Chris Mecke, Dick Robertson, Russ Robinson, Director of Health and Physical Education, Michele Van Curen, Doug Martin, Mary Beth Turner, and Susan Mason to be appointed to the District Wide RESCUE Committee, the term of such appointment to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint District Health & Safety Committee 8

9 Resolved, that the RESCUE Committee Members, the School Resource Officers and Pam Davis-Webb, EFA Student Council President and SHS Student Council President be appointed to the District-Wide Health & Safety Committee, the term of such appointment to be for the school year Appointment of Liaison for Homeless Children & Youth Resolved, that Chris Mecke, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services be designated and appointed as the District Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth for the school year Resolution to Appoint Impartial Hearing Officers Resolved, that the Board of Education is responsible to approve the following list of Impartial Hearing Officers who have been certified by the Commissioner as Impartial Hearing Officers eligible to conduct hearings pursuant to Education Law, section 4404(I): Joan Alexander, John Arikian, Robert Briglio, Paul Bumbalo, Maryanne Dimeo, Rivona Ehrenreich, Craig Hill, Martin Kehoe, III, Michael Lazan, Nancy Lederman, Edward Luban, Kenneth S. Ritzenberg, Jerome Schad, Leonard Edward Sienko, Jr., Craig Tessler, Aaron Turetsky, James Walsh and Mindy Wolan for the school year. 27. Resolution to Appoint the Membership to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) Resolved, that the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Chairpersons of the District CPSE and CSE Committee in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 4402 and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 200.3(a)(1) for the school year - Joyce Carr, Christine Mecke, Candace Kellogg, Eileen Paulin and Joy Stanton. The following parent members will be appointed to the CPSE and CSE Committees for the school year Mrs. Eileen Remec, Mrs. Gail Hall, Mrs. Amy Cleary, Ms. Shannon Carrigan, Ms. Helene Ravert and Ms. Diana Perron (Section 200.3(a)(1)(viii). The Board of Education also appoints the following school psychologists to the CPSE and CSE Committee for the school year and assigns them to the respective buildings: Gretchen Gower-Robbins EFA, Michelle Bristol SHS, Amy Timofeef Broadway Middle School, Heather Stanton Ernie Davis Middle School, Theresa Walsh Hendy/Coburn, Shari Simmons Pine City/Broadway Elementary, Hollace Donner Diven, Jill Fuchs Washington/Beecher, and Kevin Deery Riverside. 28. Resolution for Provision of Adult Medical Services Resolved, that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to execute a fee-based agreement with St. Joseph s Hospital Occupational Health Services to provide adult medical services for the Elmira City School District for the school year Appointment of Audit Committee Resolved, that in accordance with Section 2116-c of the Laws of 2005, the Board of Education hereby appoints,,, 9

10 ,, to the District s Audit Committee. The term of such appointment to be for the school year Appointment of Policy Committee Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appoints,, Chair,, and, to the District s Policy Committee. The term of such appointment to be for the school year Appointment of Buildings and Grounds Committee Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appoints,, Chair to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The term of such appointment to be for the school year Appointment of Learning and Teaching Committee Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appoints, Lynn Grottenthaler, Chair to the Learning and Teaching Committee and Mary Beth Turner, member. The term of such appointment to be for the school year Appointment of Advocacy and Community Relations Committee Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appoints,, Chair to the Advocacy and Community Relations Committee. The term of such appointment to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Two Board Members to the Elmira City School District Self- Insured Health Plan Committee Resolved, that the Board of Education appoint & as its members on the Elmira City School District Self-Insured Health Plan Committee for the school year Resolution to Appoint a Board Member as Legislative Liaison for the New York State School Boards Association Resolved, that the Board of Education appoint as its Legislative Liaison for the New York State School Boards Association for the school year Resolution to Appoint a Board Member as EOP Board Representative Resolved, that the Board of Education appoint as its EOP Board Representative for the school year Resolution to Appoint Payroll Certification Officer 10

11 Resolved, that the Assistant Superintendent for Management Services be designated and appointed Payroll Certification Officer as provided in Section 100 of the Civil Service Law with powers and duties as provided in said law, the term of such appointment to this additional title to be for the school year Resolution to Appoint Asbestos Compliance Officer Resolved, that Antonio LaSorte, the Health & Safety Hygienist be designated and appointed as District Asbestos Compliance Officer as provided by Notice 40cfr Park (g) (1) Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools regulations. 39. Resolution to Appoint Extracurricular Activity Treasurers Resolved, that Nancy Beebe, Erica Doland, Mike Lepak, and Charlie Wilson and person to be determined from Alternative High School be appointed as Extracurricular Activity Treasurers. 40. Resolution to Accept Letters of Disclosure of Interest Resolved, that the Board of Education accept letters of disclosure of Interest from Board Members. Section 803 of the General Municipal Law provides that municipal offices will publicly disclose the nature and extent of any interest he/she has in writing and that said statement will be set forth in the record of proceeding (minutes) of the municipality. 41. Resolution to Appoint Self-Insured Health & Dental Plan Privacy Officer and Self- Insured Health & Dental Plan Security Officer Resolved, that the Insurance Coordinator be appointed as the Elmira City School District s Self-Insured Health & Dental Plan Privacy Officer and that the Supervisor of Learning Technology be appointed the Elmira City School District s Self-Insured Health & Dental Plan Security Officer. 42. Resolution to Appoint Attendance Officer Resolved, that Chris Mecke, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services be designated and appointed as Attendance Officer as provided by Ed. Law Resolution to Designate Official Newspaper Resolved, that the Elmira Star-Gazette be designated as the District s official newspaper where official District notices will be published for the fiscal year. 44. Resolution Designating Depository and Investment of Funds Resolved, that the Chemung Canal Trust Company, Elmira, New York, be and it hereby is designated as sole depository for the General Fund NOW operating checking account of the Elmira City School District of the City of Elmira, New York; and 11

12 Further, that the Board of Education authorize the use of the following commercial banks, trust companies or municipal investment organizations located and authorized to do business in New York for the deposit of other fund NOW/IMMA checking accounts, savings accounts, and for the placement of temporary investments: a) Chemung Canal Trust Company b) J. P. Morgan Chase and Company c) Partners Trust Municipal Bank d) Citizens Bank e) HSBC Bank, USA f) Any other commercial banks or trust companies meeting the requirements of the Elmira City School District investment policy, and Further, that the School District Treasurer and the Assistant Superintendent for Management Services are authorized, acting jointly, to invest from time to time suitable amounts of each fund in interest-bearing accounts and/or in a manner and to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of New York relative to the handling of School District funds; and Further, that the two designated School District officials are directed to require continued security consisting of Municipal, State or Federal securities to cover all deposited or invested monies as provided in Section 2131 of the Education Law, and such securities must be confirmed in writing to the District Treasurer on the day deposits are made or investment monies transferred. 45. Resolution of Payroll Procedures Resolved, that after certification of the payroll by the Assistant Superintendent for Management Services as to the services rendered and the amounts due, the District Treasurer be authorized to issue individual payroll checks on a bi-monthly basis, and Further, that the Treasurer be ordered and authorized to prepare and file reports and to issue the necessary checks on F.I.C.A., Withholding Taxes, Retirement, Health Insurance, Tax Sheltered Annuities, Disability Insurance, Garnishees, Credit Union, Community Chest, Association Dues, Life Insurance, Health and Accident Insurance, Workers Compensation and United States Savings Bonds. 46. Resolution on Work Sessions, Regular and Special Meetings Resolved, that the existing Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education as set forth in Section 2504 of the Education Law, Board Policies 1510 and 1520 relative to time, place and procedure covering Work Sessions, Regular and Special meetings be continued for the school year. 12

13 WORK SESSIONS DATE LOCATION DATE LOCATION August 6 EFA Comm. Room March 17 & 23 (Bud EFA Comm. Room Dev.-if needed) September 3 EFA Comm. Room March 24 Bd Budget EFA Comm. Room Work Session October 1 EFA Comm. Room March 25 Bd Budget EFA Comm. Room Work Session November 5 EFA Comm. Room April 1 EFA Comm. Room December 3 EFA Comm. Room May 6 EFA Comm. Room January 7 EFA Comm. Room May 20 (Special to EFA Comm. Room certify vote) February 4 EFA Comm. Room June 3 EFA Comm. Room March 4 EFA Comm. Room March 11 (Bud. Dev.) EFA Comm. Room March 12 (Bud Dev.) EFA Comm. Room REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS DATE DATE DATE DATE July 2 Org (Special) October 15 February 18 June 17 July 16 November 19 March 18 July 1 Org (Special) August 20 December 17 April 21 September 17 January 21 May 19 (Tuesday) 47. Resolution on Miscellaneous Business Procedures Resolved, that the following miscellaneous business procedures be reaffirmed for the school year: a) Use of check signer and facsimile signatures. All the depositories approved in Resolution #27 are designated depositories of the Elmira City School District and they are hereby authorized and directed to honor checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the Elmira City School District s name, including those payable to the individual order of any person or persons whose name or names appear thereon as signor or signers thereof, when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signature of the Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer of the Elmira City School District. b) Use of check images. That Elmira City School District, pursuant to General Municipal Law 99-b shall receive and retain the Chemung Canal Trust Company or BSB Bank & Trust Company, Elmira City School District s payor banks, check images in lieu of canceled checks drawn on the accounts of Elmira City School District. Such check images shall show both sides of each check. Qualified officers of Elmira City School District are authorized to execute the appropriate documentation to effectuate this resolution. 13

14 c) In the event of the temporary absence from duty of the Treasurer, checks may be signed by the Deputy Treasurer. Checks issued to pay for services by the Elmira City School District Self-Insured Health Plan may be signed by Robert Pomfrey, President of POMCO, Inc. d) All monies collected from students for fees, library fines, supplies, scholarship tests or for any other purpose will be turned in to the District Treasurer and accounted for as per Board policy. e) Procedure for Safeguarding, Accounting and Auditing of Extracurricular Activity Funds. The Board of Education hereby adopts Plan II of the State Education Department Finance Pamphlet II, revised as of 1999, for the safeguarding, accounting and auditing of extracurricular activity funds, including the following as outlined in the Table of Contents: Page Chapter I. Rules and Regulations of boards of education for the operation 2 of extra classroom activities. Chapter II. Basic principles and certain procedures inherent in any 4 adequate accounting plan for extra classroom activity funds (student funds). Chapter III. A suggested plan for the safeguarding, accounting and 13 auditing of extra classroom activity funds, utilizing a central treasurerbookkeeper (adult) and an independent auditor (adult). Regulations of the Commissioner of Education on financial accounting 32 of extra classroom activity funds in union free school districts and cities having a population of less than one million. And further, that the District Treasurer conducts an audit at least once a year on the extra classroom accounts. f) Resolved, that the Elmira City School District hereby agrees to participate with other school districts of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Schuyler-Chemung- Tioga Counties, New York, in the joint bidding of any and all GST BOCES bids to be requested by the school district Purchasing Manager and approved by the Superintendent; and be it further Resolved that the specifications as prepared by a steering committee of participating school districts and presented to this Board of Education will be used and that this Board, if it desires to purchase these bid items, agrees to purchase said commodities at the lowest bid price recommended by the steering committee of the joint school districts; provided, however, that each participating Board of Education, in exercising its legal responsibilities, has the right to reject the recommendation of the Steering Committee in the awarding of the bid; and be it further 14

15 Resolved that the invitation to bid will be advertised by BOCES in the Star-Gazette in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law. g) Resolved that the Board of Education in accordance with Policy #5250 Sale and Disposal of District Property hereby authorizes the Purchasing Manager to designate items which have no resale value, items whose value is less than $25.00 and also obsolete computers, and dispose of them on an ongoing basis in any manner which he deems appropriate. All items for which the method of disposal is governed by law shall be disposed of by utilizing a licensed recycler. 48. Resolution Authorizing Workers Compensation Coverage for Elected and Appointed Officers Resolved, that all elected and appointed officers of the school district are hereby brought within the coverage of the Workers Compensation Law in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, Subdivision 1, Group 19 of such law for the school year. 49. Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Approve Attendance at Conferences Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve budgeted conference requests in accordance with School District policy on maximums for the school year. 50. Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Approve Budget Transfers Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve budget code transfers for the school year Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Approve Capital Construction Change Orders Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools or Superintendent s Designee be authorized to approve capital construction change orders valued up to $10,000 for the school year Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Prefer Charges Regarding Employee Discipline Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools be designated and authorized to prefer charges in matters of employee discipline. 53. Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Sign Employment Contracts on Behalf of the Board of Education Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to sign employment contracts that have been adopted by resolution by the Board of Education. 15

16 54. Resolution to Re-Adopt Existing Policies of the Board of Education Resolved that the existing policies of the Board of Education as approved January 12, 1999 and revised thereafter be re-adopted effective July 1, Resolution to Reimburse Board Members for Conference Attendance Resolved, that in fulfillment of Board of Education Policies 2110 and 2320, Board Members shall be reimbursed for attendance at conferences and education-related conventions. 56. Resolution to Create Extra-Classroom Activities Resolved that the Elmira Free Academy Class of 2011 and Southside High School Class of 2011, be established as Extra-Classroom Activities. 57. Resolution to Schedule Annual Budget Hearing Resolved, that the Annual Budget Hearing shall be held at the Board of Education Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Elmira Free Academy Community Room. 58. Resolution to Schedule the Date of the District Budget Vote and Election of Board of Education Members Resolved, that the Budget Vote and Election of Board of Education Members shall be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. 59. Resolution to Appoint Board of Registration Resolved, that Mary O Dell and Linda Forrest, Chemung County Board of Elections, be designated and appointed to constitute a Board of Registration for a term of one year beginning July 1, 2008 with powers and duties as provided by Section 2606 of the Education Law 60. Adjournment 16