Grand Island Central School District

 

1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island, New York

 

Board of               Boad of Education

 

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Agenda – Monday, January 25, 2010

 

 

6:00pm     Administrative Linkage Meeting

 

7:00pm     Public Session

                   Middle School Little Theater

 

1.       Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

2.     Emergency Fire Exit Announcement

3.     Cell Phones, Pagers and Computers Silenced

 

***          Recognition

 

1.       Good News

                                                            a.      NYSCATE Conference Presenters

                                                           b.      Grand Island Wind Ensemble

                                                            c.      Harkness Student of the Month – December – Thomas Cameron

                                                            d.      DECA Regionals

                                                            e.      Elementary All County Results

                                                            f.      Dawn Hayes:  UB East Asia Seminar Competitive Selection

                                                            g.      NCCC Tech Wars Results

                                                            h.      What’s Cool at Kaegebein?

 

***          Voice of the People – Agenda Items Only

At this time, public comments are invited from those individuals who desire to address the Board of Education on any topic which is on the agenda.  Residents who have previously signed up to speak will be recognized by the President.  When speaking, please identify yourself first.  Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone in the room to hear you.  Speakers are requested to limit their remarks TO NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) MINUTES; to appoint a spokesperson if a concern is a group concern and, if necessary or desired, to supplement verbal presentations with written reports.  Personal comments toward a member of the community, staff or Board of Education will not be considered appropriate.

 

***          Consent Agenda

 

1.       Items for Approval

a.      Board of Education Meeting Minutes

·        1/4/10

·        1/8/10

b.     Curriculum

·        Revised Plan for AIS 2010-2012

·        Biennial Review for Shared Decision Making

c.      Business & Finance

·        Budget Transfers Over $5,000  

d.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        1/6/10

·        1/15/10

·        Committee on Special Education Report

·        1/4/10

·        1/5/10

e.      Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

 

***          Capital Project Planning

 

1.       NYS Building Aid Correction

2.     Storm Sewer Updates

 

***          Curriculum

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Professional Development

 

***          Business & Finance

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Detail of Expenditures

b.     Check Warrants

 

2.     For Approval

a.      Obsolete Equipment – Transportation

b.     Obsolete Textbooks – Disposal - Kaegebein

***          School District Budget

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Governor’s Proposed NYS Budget Impact

b.     Budget Forum

c.      Budget 10-11:  Major Impact Items

d.      Budget 10-11:  Budget Calendar

e.      2010-11 Management Advisory Group Financial Analysis/State Audit Report

f.      Financial Grand Island Statistics

g.      SROs

 

***          Superintendent’s Report

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      International Baccalaureate

b.     Common High School/Middle School Start Times

c.      Student Leadership program

d.      Race To The Top Update

e.      Sidway PTA “Bedtime & Books” March 4, 2010, 6:30-8pm

f.      Summer School 2010 Schedule

g.      Non-graduate Class of 2009 Follow Up Relay For Life Plan

h.      Blue and Blue/White High School Student Privilege Cards

 

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Town/School Board Transportation Study

b.     SRP Contract

c.      Recent Graduates Linkage Summary

d.      Budget Forum invitation

e.      Dispatch All Island Information Feedback

 

***          Roundtable

 

***          Voice of the People – General Items

At this time, public comments are invited from those individuals who desire to address the Board of Education on any topic which is not on the agenda.  Residents who have previously signed up to speak will be recognized by the President.  When speaking, please identify yourself first.  Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone in the room to hear you.  Speakers are requested to limit their remarks TO NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) MINUTES; to appoint a spokesperson if a concern is a group concern and, if necessary or desired, to supplement verbal presentations with written reports.  Personal comments toward a member of the community, staff or Board of Education will not be considered appropriate.

 

***          Future Events/Agenda Topics

 

1.       Saturday, February 6, 2010 – ECASB Legislative Breakfast, 8:30am, Millennium

2.     Monday, February 8, 2010 – Regular Meeting, 7:00pm MSLT

3.     Monday, February 22, 2010 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

4.     Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Budget Forum 7:00pm High School Auditorium

5.     Saturday, February 27, 2010 – ECASB “Building A High Performance School District”

 

***          Executive Session

 

THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING:

 

1.       Collective Negotiations

2.     Grievances/Arbitrations/I.L.P

3.     Proposed, Pending, Current Litigation

4.     Employment/Employment History of Particular Persons or Matters Leading to the Appointment, Employment, Promotion, Demotion, Discipline, Suspension, Dismissal or Removal of a Particular Person

5.     Confidential Student Matters

6.     Proposed Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property Only When Publicity Would Substantially Affect its Value

 

SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

 

***              Adjourn