BOARD OF EDUCATION WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 249 Whitney Point, NY 13862 Date: August 22, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Joseph Silvanic. Present Absent Joseph Silvanic President x James DiMascio Vice President x Stephanie Champney Member x Andrew Palmer Member x Sara Benscoter Member x Marlene Smith Member x Kathleen Driscoll Member x Carol Eaton Superintendent of Schools x Jeffrey A. L Amoreaux District Clerk x Others in attendance: Ed Gehm Dr. Eaton recommended the Board approve the minutes of held on July 11, 2006 and August 8, 2006 be approved and the following Warrant for the period ending July 31, 2006 be approved. The Superintendent recommends that the warrant for the period be approved as a consent agenda item. Commendations None at this time Correspondence For Executive Session 1
Policies None at this time. The entire policy book is now available for viewing online, but new required policies have not yet been added. Comments From The Public Ed Gehm, Town of Lisle Supervisor, reported that the Walker Avenue bridge by Owen Hill Road, has a 6 ton limit on it. This is effective immediately. 2. OLD BUSINESS Jeff L Amoreaux reported on the status of the Renovation Project to date. He also presented an update on the door project. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Committee on Special Education Dr. Eaton recommended the Board approve the recommendations of the Committee. b. Appointment Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of Norma Snyder for the position of classroom aide at the Intermediate School, effective September 1, 2006. c. Emergency Repair and Replacement of District Equipment Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the resolution for the emergency repair and replacement of the items mentioned in the resolution. The resolution was made available to the Board prior to the meeting. d. Request for Non Resident Student Attendance Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of Faith Lanfear, Grade 6, to attend WPCSD for the 2006-07 school year. 2
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of Jarrett Cron Grade 5, to attend WPCSD for the 2006-07 school year. e. Coaching Positions Dr. Eaton recommended the Board approve Chris Mills as Winter guard Coach. Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of Amy Pitel for Modified Boys soccer Coach. Dr. Eaton recommends Board approval of Angela Wayne for Girls Modified Soccer Coach. Dr. Eaton recommends Board approval of Jessica Atwater Varsity Girls Swimming Coach. Seconded by Sara Kathleen Driscoll g. Treasurer s Report Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the attached Treasurer s Report. Public Comment none A D D E N D A 1. Non-Resident Student Dr. Eaton recommended the Board approve the attached request for Ciara Davis-Grade K, to attend WPCSD as a non-resident student for the 2006-07 school year. 3 Aye 0 Nay 1 Abstained - Kathleen Driscoll APPROVED 3
2. Sports Issues Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval for Zachary Kellicutt, Grade 8, to move from JV to Varsity soccer. Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval for Karli Theleman, Grade 8, to move from JV Field Hockey to Varsity Field Hockey, on an as needed basis. 3. FYI Board and Administrator (2 articles) On Board article Article from State Education Department For Your Information Two articles for Board members from Superintendent/Board publications Orientation schedule Opening day schedule A motion was made to move to Executive Session at 7:39 p.m.. Executive Session for the purpose of personnel discussion Future Board Dates: September 5, 2006: September 19, 2006: Renovation Project Update Back to school Report Financial Report Transportation Department Commendation District Shared Decision Making Presentation Elementary Report Card Revision Presentation Renovation Project Update Community Planning Update Celebration for Recently Tenured Teachers A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Jeffrey L Amoreaux District Clerk 4
Whitney Point Central Schools Executive Session PO Box 249 Whitney Point, NY 13862 August 22, 2006 Joseph Silvanic called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Position Present Absent Joseph Silvanic President X James DiMascio Vice-President X Stephanie Champney Member X Andrew Palmer Member X Sara Benscoter Member X Marlene Smith Member X Kathleen Driscoll Member X Dr. Carol Eaton Superintendent X Jeffrey A. L Amoreaux District Clerk X A motion was made to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:27 pm. Jeffrey L Amoreaux District Clerk 5