BOARD OF EDUCATION



BOARD OF EDUCATION

WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PO BOX 249

Whitney Point, NY 13862

Date: October 20, 2009

District Mission:

To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.

District Beliefs:

• All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful.

• We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times.

• Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community.

• Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making.

• Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results.

• Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success.

Meeting called to order at: ____________

Present Absent

James DiMascio President ______ ______

Sara Benscoter Vice-President ______ ______

Anthony Burchell Member ______ ______

Stephanie Champney Member ______ ______

Kathleen Driscoll Member ______ ______

Mary Ellerson Member ______ ______

Thomas Tasber Member ______ ______

Mary Hibbard Superintendent of Schools ______ ______

Laura Lindsley District Clerk ______ ______

Patricia Follette Director of Curriculum and Instruction ______ ______

Others in attendance:

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting held on October 6, 2009.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Commendations

Mrs. Hibbard commends:

• Mrs. Kathryn Jones for being recognized as our Broome County Teachers’ Federal Credit Union’s District Employee of the month. Please see attached.

• The High School staff, students and administration for the Open House held on Thursday, October 8, 2009.

• The Caryl E. Adams School staff, students and administration for the successful Open House held on Thursday, October 15, 2009.

• Samantha Pardoe, 12th grade High School student, for receiving a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Samantha placed in the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2010 competition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT / NMSQT). Please see attached letter.

• Mrs. Patricia Follette, and all those who assisted in planning and coordinating the successful Whitney Point Central School District Superintendent’s Conference Day on October 9, 2009. Please see attached.

• Mrs. Laura Lindsley for her role in the recently conducted 2008 – 2009 external audit.

• Whitney Point High School Band for their participation in the Columbus Day Tournament

Of Bands. They received 1st place recognition as a Class B Marching Band.

• Canadice Gage for her recognition as Class B Outstanding Drum Major in the Columbus Day Parade.

• Whitney Point Color Guard for their participation in the Columbus Day Parade. They received 3rd place recognition as a Class B Color Guard.

• The Board of Education members for their service to the Whitney Point Central School District. Attached is a proclamation from Governor Spitzer in recognition of School Board Recognition Week October 19 - 23, 2009.

Correspondence

None.

Policies

None.

Comments from the Public

Old Business

a. Tabled Motion - Whitney Point Teachers Association Contract

Mrs. Hibbard recommends the Board bring forward the tabled motion from the October 6, 2009 meeting.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

The tabled motion reads as follows:

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the 2009-2012 contract between the Superintendent of the Whitney Point Central School District and the Whitney Point Teachers’ Association.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

b. Bus Garage Project Update

Mrs. Hibbard and Mrs. Lindsley will present the Whitney Point Central School District Bus Garage Project Update. Please see attached supporting documentation.

New Business

a. Operation Recognition Program

Mrs. Hibbard will present Robert William Watts, Jr. with his high school diploma. Please see attached supporting documentation.

b. High School Building Report

Mr. Tytler will report on the High School’s Shared Decision Making Team’s targets and work plans.

c. Field Trip Requests

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the annual 5th Grade trip to Philadelphia, PA, to be conducted on Friday, June 11, 2010. Please see attached request.

Moved by ______________________________Seconded by____________________________

___ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Middle School Drama Club field trip, under the direction of Joyce Favaloro and Heather Pudish to New York City on June 5, 2010. Please see attached request.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

d. Resignation

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the resignation received by Patricia Casey, Cleaner, effective October 30, 2009. Please see attached letter.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

e. Committee on Special Education

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

f. Warrant

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the September 2009 Warrant. Please see attached copy.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

g. External Audit Report

External Auditors will present the 2008 – 2009 audited financial statements of the Whitney Point Central School District. Please see attached.

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the 2008-2009 Financial Report as presented by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson and Company, LLP., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Comments from the Public

Meeting Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at ___________.

Moved by___________________ Seconded by_____________________

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Executive Session

For matters of personnel and contractual issues.

FYI

Whitney Point High School Library Fall 2009 Newsletter

Eagles Express – Whitney Point High School Newspaper

Fall Festival – October 24th

CEA Harvest of Good Books Parade – October 30th at 1:30

November is P.A.R.P. month

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