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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