Grand Island Central School District

Grand Island, New York

Board of Education

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Agenda – Monday, May 24, 2010

6:00pm      Tenure Reception

                        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.      Voting Results and Introduction of Newly Elected Board of Education Members

                                                            b.      DECA Town Proclamation – Peter McMahon

                                                             c.      Agrawal Foundation Conferences

                                                            d.      Character Council Fundraiser:  Honor Flight

                                                             e.      Life Skills Class Fundraising Project

***          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

·         5/10/10

b.      Pupil Services

·         Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·         5/5/10

·         5/12/10

·         Committee on Special Education Report

·         1/20/10

·         1/21/10

·         1/26/10

·         1/27/10

·         2/2/10

·         2/11/10

·         2/25/10

·         3/2/10

·         3/29/10

·         4/14/10

·         4/21/10

·         5/12/10

c.       Personnel

·         Certified and School Related Personnel

·         Motion to Approve Tenure Appointments - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following tenure appointments are approved:

***          Capital Project Planning

1.       Building Conditions Survey Update

2.      Community Survey Update

***          Business & Finance

1.       For Information Only

a.       Obsolete Equipment Online Auction

b.      Fire Inspections

***          School District Budget

1.       For Information Only

a.       Delay in June State Aid Payments

***          Curriculum

1.       For Information Only

a.       English as a Second Language (ESL) – Jill Ungaro

b.      Staff Development

c.       List of English Novels

***          Superintendent’s Report

1.       Overview/Updates

a.       IB Consultant Visit

b.      NYS Teacher Evaluation Reform

c.       Kindergarten Orientation

d.      ECASB New School Board Member Workshop:  Saturday, June 5, 2010

e.       55/25 Retirement Incentive Lawsuit

f.       IB Teacher Visitation/Binghamton High School

g.       High School Classes Postponement List

h.       NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Summit Planning

i.         IB Community Forum:  Tuesday, May 25, 6:30pm, MSLT

j.        High School Grade Reports

k.      Leadership Buffalo Conference

l.         Race To The Top Update

m.     Technology Staffing

n.       AP Exam Schedule

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

1.       Overview/Updates

a.       Annual Vote Results

b.      ECASB Legislative Lobby Day:  June 4, 2010

c.       NYSSBA Letter

d.      School Board Vacancy

e.       NYSSBA Resolutions

f.       Race To The Top Signoffs

g.       Expressions of Sympathy for Mr. Casey

h.       Erie 1 BOCES 2010-11 Meeting Schedule

i.         NYSSBA New School Board Member Academy

j.        PTA/PTSA Dinner

k.      ECASB Annual Meeting

2.      Old Business

a.       For Possible Discussion

·         485-b Resolution

***          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, May 25, 2010 – IB Community Forum – 6:30pm MSLT

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

3.      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/I.L.P.

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