Grand Island Central School District Board of Education. Minutes - November 28, 2016

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1 Grand Island Central School District Board of Education Minutes - November 28, 2016 Following a tour of the Middle School building, a meeting of the Board of Education of the Grand Island Central School District was held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1100 Ransom Road, Grand Island, New York. Mrs. Pyc called the meeting to order at 6:44pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, emergency exits were pointed out and it was asked that all electronics be silenced. Board Members Present President: Vice President: Board Members Absent Administrators Present Superintendent of Schools: Assistant Superintendent of Finance: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum: Director of Human Resources: Director of Technology: Principal (Sidway): Principal (Middle School): Principal (Kaegebein): Principal (Huth): Principal (High School): Assistant Principal (High School): Interim Assistant Principal (High School): Mrs. Lisa Pyc Mrs. Donna Tomkins Mr. Glenn Bobeck Mrs. Karen Carroll Mr. Richard D Agostino Mrs. Susan Marston Mrs. Joy LaMarca Dr. Brian Graham Mr. Robert McDow Ms. Karen Cuddy-Miller Mr. Jeffery Richards Mrs. Robin Kwiatek Mrs. Denise Dunbar Mr. John Fitzpatrick Mrs. Mary Haggerty Mrs. Kerri Nowak Mr. Michael Lauria Mr. T. Michael Carter Mrs. Karen Surdyke The Board immediately went into Executive Session. Moved by Mrs. Marston that the Board recess to conduct an Executive Session at 6:44pm on matters indicated below. This motion is duly seconded by Mrs. Carroll and carried 6-0. Executive Session For the purpose of: 1. The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation. Moved by Mrs. Marston, seconded by Mrs. Tomkins voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board come out of Executive Session at 7:28pm.

2 Mrs. Pyc called the meeting to order at 7:33pm. Nycelle Mitchell (Grade 6) led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moved by Mrs. Marston, seconded by Mr. D Agostino voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the meeting agenda. 1. BOE Meeting Minutes and Executive Session - 11/14/16 Agenda Approval Minutes Approval Moved by Mrs. Tomkins, seconded by Mrs. Carroll voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the above mentioned meeting minutes. 1. Student ambassador, Isabelle Buckingham was unable to attend the meeting. 2. As student ambassador, Robert Jankowiak gave an overview for the High School. 1. NYSPHAA Sportsmanship Promotion Program Award 2. NYSSBA Student Learning Expo 3. Western New York Educational Service Council - Robert Christmann Correspondence 4. Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight - Harvey Schiller Correspondence 5. Leslie R. Morris Fund Presentation Freda Orosz and Sharon Mudd presented on behalf of the Leslie Morris Foundation. Dr. Cramer was present. We are in the second cycle of the program and have received $3,500 in funds to date for the purchasing of books B Presentation Mary West from the Economic Development Board presented information on the 485B topic. No one signed up for this portion of the meeting. Ms. Cuddy-Miller presented the following: C1. November Professional Development C2. Looking Ahead Student Ambassador Reports Correspondence, Good News and Presentations Voice of the People Curriculum and Instruction

3 PI1 PERSONNEL - INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION Personnel Instructional and Non-Instructional Recommended Action: Acceptance of the following instructional resignation(s): a) M.L. Verdi-Korte (secondary building based sub), effective November 16, b) Brittany Corbett (secondary building based sub), effective November 18, c) Danielle Wallenhorst-Hawkins (assistant principal, Middle School), effective November 21, PI2 REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Recommended Action: Approval of the following request for leave of absence: a) Karen Surdyke (math teacher, High School), effective November 21, 2016 through June 23, 2017, so that she may serve as TOSA. PI3 APPOINTMENTS Recommended Action: Acceptance of the following instructional appointment(s): a) T. Michael Carter to Assistant Athletic Director, effective September 8, 2016 through June 30, This replaces Corey Gray who resigned. b) Karen Surdyke to Teacher on Special Assignment (High School), effective November 21, 2016 through June 23, c) EXTRACURRICULAR/SPORTS/CMS Name Subject Grade Stipend Level Doherty, Matthew Art K-5 $1700 Thompson, Paul Art 6-12 $1700 Boutet-Hall, Amy Business/FACS 7-12 $1700 Boutet-Hall, Amy Computer Tech Facilitator 6-8 $909 Thompson, Paul Computer Tech Facilitator 9-12 $909 Cohoon, Eric Technology 7-12 $1700 Grande, Karen LOTE 7-8 $900 Winger, Brian LOTE 9-12 $1700 Horrigan, Carol Music K-5 $1700 Allen, Martin Music 6-12 $1700

4 PI4 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST Recommended Action: Approval of the following modifications to the substitute teacher list: Additions: Name Address Certification Duncan, Ethan Lewiston School Counselor Kabigting, Marc Fredonia Music Moore, Caleb Tonawanda Math Reed, Christian Lancaster Not Certified/pursuing Technology Education Removals: Name Address Certification Juron, Julia Grand Island Childhood Ed, Literacy Reed, Christian Lancaster Not certified/pursuing Technology Education Rogacki, Carol Depew Childhood Ed, Literacy PI5 TENURE APPOINTMENT Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the tenure appointment of the following eligible probationary administrative staff: Employee Tenure Area Tenure Date Kwiatek, Robin Director of Technology 12/09/16 Moved by Mrs. Marston, seconded by Mr. D Agostino voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the instructional personnel section PI1 thru PI5. PERSONNEL - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PNI1 APPOINTMENTS Recommended Action: Approval of the following noninstructional appointments: a) NAME: Kathryn Boutet ASSIGNMENT: Teacher Aide Temp EFFECTIVE: 11/28/16 BEGINNING DATE: 11/28/16 SALARY: $ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: GI Resident to fill position for Approx. 2 month position at Sidway for new student.

5 Moved by Mrs. Marston, seconded by Mr. D Agostino voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the noninstructional personnel section PNI1. Mr. McDow presented the following: Finance F1. Financial Reports Appropriation Status Report Check Warrants F2. Budget Calendar we will be transparent and inclusive during the budget season. F3. Approval of Budget Transfers over $5,000 Moved by Mr. D Agostino, seconded by Mrs. Tomkins voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the Finance section F3. Mr. McDow presented the following: Special Education PPS1. Committee on Special Education Report PPS2. Committee on Pre-School Special Education Report Moved by Mrs. Tomkins, seconded by Mr. D Agostino voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board approve the Special Education and Pupil Personnel Items. Dr. Graham presented the following: SR1. Community Service Around the District for the Holidays students have been very altruistic and caring for the holiday season. They are engaged in collecting for the Neighbors Foundation, going to the Elderwood Nursing Home, collecting blankets for the SPCA, etc. Continued efforts are encouraged. SR2. Dr. Graham also spoke about Food Service doing a presentation in January; the upcoming Community Advisory Board; District goals being completed by January; and that the revenue/expenses will come from Mr. McDow along with alternative best practices. Mrs. Pyc presented the following: Superintendent s Report Board of Education BOE1. Board of Education Liaison Reports two reports BOE2. Board Goals and Evaluation Discussion Mr. Bobeck asked what the District goals were and Dr. Graham stated them. This will help in pulling the Board goals together. No one signed up for this portion of the meeting. Voice of the People

6 1. Roundtable Mrs. Carroll stated she enjoyed the Middle School tour and appreciates their needs. Ms. Cuddy-Miller stated the Little Theater looks great. Mr. McDow stated the State Comptroller and ERS audits begins on Thursday; the internal audit will also begin soon; lead testing results for the High School and Middle School could be in by mid-december, all locations will be tested - Transportation, Eco Island, etc.; the Naming Committee will be at an upcoming meeting the Wall of Honor has 8 individuals they would like approved. Dr. Graham stated Mary Howard presented at a NYS conference this past weekend. She is doing tremendous things with technology; congratulations to Robin Kwiatek for receiving tenure and thank you for all she does. Dr. Graham also attended Light Up the Boulevard festivities, Mary Haggerty was the gingerbread lady. Dr. Graham also briefly stated that President-Elect Trump named Betsy DeVos to the Secretary of Education post; the voucher program for private schools needs research and to be looked into so we can see how it could impact our budget and public education. Mrs. Pyc attended Mrs. Chadwick s class for Thanksgiving festivities; it was a great experience. She also stated that she and Dr. Graham attended Eco Island for the breakfast that took place. 2. Upcoming Events December 12 - High School Building Tour and BOE Meeting December 23-January 2 - Winter Recess (buildings closed December 26/27 and January 2) January 9 - BOE Meeting January 16 - Martin Luther King Day (buildings closed) January 23 - BOE Meeting January 30 - Joint Meeting with the Town Board Moved by Mr. D Agostino, seconded by Mrs. Tomkins voted upon and carried 6-0 that the Board adjourn at 8:59pm. Roundtable and Events Adjourn Respectfully submitted, Janet J. Schuster District Clerk