Grand Island Central School District

Grand Island, New York

Board of Education

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Agenda – Monday, April 26, 2010

6:00pm     Public Session

              District Office

***          Executive Session

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

1.       Collective Negotiations

2.     Grievances/Arbitrations

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 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

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.      Upstate New York Blood Drive Results

***          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

·        4/12/10

b.     Business & Finance

·        Budget Transfers Over $5,000

c.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        4/7/10 (2009-10 School Year)

·        4/7/10 (2010-11 School Year)

·        Committee on Special Education Report

·        2/4/10

d.      Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

***          Business & Finance

1.       For Information Only

a.      Detail of Expenditures

b.     Treasurer’s Report

c.      Check Warrants

d.      SED Contingency Budget Presentation

***          School District Budget

1.       For Information Only

a.      Brief Budget Summary

b.     Suggestions for Budget Hearing Format/Content

c.      Possible Budget Presentations

d.      State Budget Picture

***          Curriculum

1.       For Information Only

a.      Superintendent Conference Days:  May 10 and 17, 2010

***          Superintendent’s Report

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      International Academy of Science

b.     Student Health Informational Letter

c.      K-9 Drug Dog High School Report

d.      Middle School Extracurricular Activities Report

e.      Elementary Moving Up Day Ceremonies

f.      High School Seniors Alcohol Awareness Demonstration:  May 25, 2010 NFAFB

2.     Old Business

a.      For Information Only

·        High School/Middle School Traffic Safety Report:  Mr. Burns

b.     For Possible Decision

·        485-b Business Investment Exemption

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Board of Education Candidates

b.     Erie 1 BOCES Annual Meeting Report:  Mr. Casey

c.      Shadow Day Report

d.      Erie Niagara Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner:  Thursday, May 20, 2010

e.      Town-wide SEQRA Discussion

f.      2010-11 Board Meeting Schedule (draft)

g.      Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Agenda

***          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, April 27, 2010 – Special Session, BOCES Budget Vote; All School PTA Meeting

2.     Tuesday, May 4, 2010 – Candidates Night – 6:00pm – 9:00pm MSLT

3.     Monday, May 10, 2010 – Regular Meeting – 7:00pm MSLT

4.     Tuesday, May 11, 2010 – Budget Hearing – 6:30pm MSLT

5.     Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Budget Vote – 10:00am – 9:00pm High School Gymnasium

6.     Monday, May 24, 2010 – Tenure Reception – 6:00pm; Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

7.     Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – IB Community Forum – 6:30pm MSLT

8.     Monday, June 7, 2010 – Retiree Reception – 6:00pm; Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

9.     Monday, June 21, 2010, 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.     Grievances/Arbitrations

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