Grand Island Central School District

 

 
1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island , New York

 

Board of Education

 

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Agenda – Monday, December 13, 2010

 

 

6:30pm     Building Tour

                        Middle School

 

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.      Sportsmanship Award – Coach Bill Schultz

                                                           b.      Player of the Year Award – Jenna Raepple (Soccer)

                                                            c.      Player of the Year Award – Nick Masiello (Cross Country)

                                                            d.      Player of the Year Award – Tyler Hinamin (Volleyball)

                                                            e.      1,000 Career Points – Kallie Banker

                                                            f.      NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award – 10 Fall Teams

                                                            g.      Buffalo State Career Development Day – Mary Haggerty

                                                            h.      NYS Association of School Nurses:  Cindy Sharpe

                                                              i.      West Herr Adopt-A-Family

                                                             j.      DECA Region 12 Competition

                                                            k.      Operation Recognition Ceremony

                                                              l.      Miracle League Fundraiser

                                                           m.      Rockwood Collision Gift

 

***          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

·        11/22/10

b.     Business & Finance

·        Budget Transfers Over $5,000  

c.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        11/17/10

·        Committee on Special Education Report

·        4/14/10

·        9/1/10

·        9/9/10

·        9/13/10

·        9/21/10

·        9/27/10

·        9/28/10

·        10/4/10

·        10/12/10

·        10/14/10

·        10/15/10

·        10/19/10

·        10/21/10

·        11/3/10

·        11/9/10

·        11/10/10

·        11/17/10

·        11/23/10

d.      Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

 

***          Capital Project Planning

 

1.       Computers in High School/Middle School Suspension Room

2.     Request for Facility Committee Volunteers

 


***          Business & Finance

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Detail of Expenditures

b.     Treasurer’s Report

c.      Check Warrants

 

2.     For Approval

a.      2009-2010 External Audit - Management Letter Response

 

***          Superintendent’s Report

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Emergency Closing Notification Process

b.     Cold Weather Closing

c.      Town Common Sign

d.      NYS Scholar Athlete Fall Results

e.      June, 2010 Non Graduates:  Status Report

f.      Empire Central FOIL Request

g.      Instructional Materials Appeal

h.      September, 2011 New Entrant

i.        SED Teacher/Principal Evaluation Regulations

j.       Building Condition Survey Update

k.      Math Department Review

l.        Special Education Cost Savings Evaluation

m.     Intramural Reminder

n.      Sidway Street Lights

o.      Viking Privilege Cards (2)

p.      Buffalo News Editorial Response

 

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Review of Joint Town Meeting Agenda

b.     Linkage Meeting Update

c.      ECASB Workshop:  January 8, 2011

d.      NYS Legislative Advocacy Positions

e.      Recent Graduates Linkage Meeting:  January 4, 2011

f.      Future Linkage Meetings Follow Up

g.      Late Run Data Update

 

***          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.       Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Past Graduate Linkage Meeting 6:30pm High School Small Cafeteria

2.      Monday, January 10, 2011, High School Tour 6:30pm, Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

3.      Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Rotary IB Meeting

4.     Monday, January 24, 2011, Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

 

***          Executive Session

 

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

 

1.       Collective Negotiations

2.     Proposed, Pending, Current Litigation

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

4.     Confidential Student Matters

 

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

 

***              Adjourn