PRESENT

BOE MEMBERS:

T.J. Barresi (arrived 8:54pm), Dan Brown, Anne Drake, Mike Herzog, Christine Iacobucci, Thomas Keane (arrived 7:06pm) and Bonita Lindberg

ACTING SUPERINTENDENT:

Robert J. Service

DISTRICT CLERK:

Vernon Connors

RECORDER:

Robin A. Brown

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2002

CALL TO ORDER:

President Dan Brown called the meeting to order at 7:04pm in the High School Library.

Motion for Executive Session (7:05)

Trustee Mike Herzog moved and Trustee Anne Drake seconded to enter into Executive Session at 7:05pm to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular individuals under the Taylor Law and possible procurement of real property. Ayes 5, Nays 0.

Trustee Tom Keane arrived at 7:06pm.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to Reconvene to Regular Session (7:30pm)

Mr. Herzog moved Ms. Drake seconded the motion to return to Regular Session at 7:30pm. Ayes 6, and Nays 0.

REGULAR SESSION

Adopting the Agenda:

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Ayes 6, Nays 0.

PRESENTATIONS

Student Highlights:

COMMUNITY INPUT

Ms. Drake thanked Shirley Cuykendall, Food Service Director, and her supporting staff, as well as the Building and Grounds staff for their efforts in serving well over 1,000 parents, students, staff and faculty at the Thanksgiving Feast on November 20, 2002. Trustee Bonita Lindberg added that thanks should also go out to the members and volunteers of the PTSO for organizing the event.

PRESENTATIONS

Disney Trip by Music Students in March 2004:

Robert J. Service, Acting Superintendent of Schools provided background information regarding the request for funding for the 2004 Disney trip. He introduced Music teacher Cynthia Howell to provide the Board with additional information. Ms. Howell noted that the program began several years ago with 80 students, and has grown to 223 students. She added that because of the tremendous participation in the program, a request for funding of $13, 000 is necessary to make the trip a reality. The funds are needed to subsidize travel expenses for students and chaperones. Ms. Howell also pointed out that students have been raising monies for the trip for over 2 years, with a final fundraiser scheduled for next fall. Board President Dan Brown requested that the Board have time to review the request. Mr. Service asked the Board to let him know if there was additional information that they required. He also suggested that the topic be added to the 12/19/02 meeting agenda for further discussion and possible action.

REPORTS

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Service shared a handout regarding the New York State budget he received at the NYCOSS Conference held in Albany on 14-15 November. (See attachment to original minutes) He addressed financial issues that school districts will have to address concerning limited New York State aid in the upcoming budget process.

K-4 Report (J. Bornstein):

Elementary School Principal Joshua Bornstein thanked the Food Service staff, volunteers and his support staff for their efforts in providing the Thanksgiving Feast. He also provided information regarding ongoing staff and faculty conferences in the ES, as well as discussing the plumbing problem that resulted in the early dismissal of the After School Program during the previous week.

5-8 Report (M. Bente):

Middle School Principal Mary Bente encouraged everyone to attend a PTSO Parents Informed Project with Dr. Garbarino from Cornell University. Dr. Garbarino will be presenting, "Bullying, Harassment and Emotional Violence: Words Can Hurt Forever" at the MS Auditorium at 7pm on December 2, 2002.

9-12 Report (M. Stone):

Mr. Service thanked High School Principal Michelle Stone and Director of Information and Technology Ron Colvin for their efforts in submitting STEP Data to NYSED. Ms. Stone, in turn, thanked Maureen Muggeo and Kathy Sharpless for their help in the process. Ms. Stone noted that the HS faculty has decided to go ahead with a 2-day Regents Exam period to allow for additional study time for students. Ms. Stone also discussed the NYSED Safety Audit, which was conducted with positive results last week. Finally, Ms. Stone congratulated Athletic Director Ed Redmond and the various athletes and coaches for their successful fall sports program.

DISCUSSION/INFORMATION

Board Policy Update – Chapter 377 of Laws of 2001: Requiring Instructional Materials to be Provided in Alternative Formats for Students with Disabilities:

The discussion was tabled to a future meeting. The Board is awaiting the School Attorney interpretation and direction before proceeding in this matter.

December Regular Meeting:

Mr. Service reminded Board members that there is only one Board of Education meeting in December. It will take place on the December 19, 2002.

"No-Cut" Policy for Modified Sports:

Mr. Service reviewed his recommendation to the Board that Athletic Director Ed Redmond continue the current practice of evaluating modified sports cuts on a team-by-team basis given student participation and available resources. Principal Mary Bente added that the Middle School Shared Decision Team (MSDM) agreed that the District should continue present practice. Mr. Service requested administrative direction from the Board regarding the issue of modified sports cuts.

Trustee T. J. Barresi arrived at 8:54pm.

The Board discussed the matter at length regarding the pros and cons of instituting a "no-cut policy" with Mr. Service, Mr. Redmond and community members. The Board then considered a resolution to "Direct the Acting Superintendent to work with the Athletic Director to present recommendations for Board of Education approval concerning the addition of modified sports teams on a case-by-case basis as needed in the future."

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded the motion. The motion was defeated, Ayes 2 (Brown and Herzog), Nays 4 (Barresi, Iacobucci, Keane and Lindberg), and Abstentions 1 (Drake).

Adopt Board Goals for 2002-03:

Mr. Service distributed and read the goal from the Human Resource Committee and provided additional information regarding 2002-03 Board goals, as well as those being established by the various Board subcommittees. Mr. Brown asked that the various committees work on their goals and submit them to the full Board at the 12/19/02 meeting.

GENERAL

Approve the CSE/CPSE Meeting Recommendations of 10/23, 10/30, 10/31, 11/01, 11/06and 11/08 meetings:

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded that the meeting recommendations be approved. Ayes 7 Nays 0

Adopt a Board Policy – Policy to Provide Teachers and Service Providers with Copies of a Student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) – Second Reading:

Mr. Brown conducted the second reading of the proposed policy, and asked for additional input. Mr. Service indicted that confidentiality of student records an overriding concern, but that the policy is required by New York State law and must be implemented. Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded that the motion for adoption of the policy. Ayes 6, Nays 1 (Iacobucci).

Approve a Resolution to Elect a New Member to the TST BOCES Board of Cooperative Education Services:

Whereas, there is one (1) vacancy on the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services for term commencing November 22, 2002, and ending on June 20, 2005, to fill the current vacancy and,

Whereas, The Board of Education of each component school district, by resolution, may cast one vote for the vacancy to be filled, and

Whereas, no more than one person residing in a particular component school district may be elected to serve on the Board of Cooperative Educational Services at one time, except as provided in Education Law 1950, (2) (a), and

Whereas, a ballot has been mailed to the Clerk of the Lansing Central School District by the Clerk of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services not later than 14 days in advance of the meeting on November 21, 2002, now therefore,

Be it resolved, that the Lansing Central School District hereby casts its vote for the following Candidate(s):

1) Brenda Eastman complete current term

W. Wykoff Road ending June 30, 2005

Ovid, NY 14521

School District of Residence: South Seneca C.S.D.

And that the District Clerk shall complete the ballot by placing an X next to the name of the candidate for whom a vote has been cast and shall complete a certification of this resolution.

Ms. Lindberg moved and Ms. Drake seconded to approve the election of Brenda Eastman. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

FINANCIAL

Accept the Treasurer’s, Budget Status, Revenue and School Lunch Operational Reports:

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Budget Status Report, Revenue Report and the School Lunch Operational Report. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

PERSONNEL

Approve Tenure Appointment:

1. Lee Iannone-K-12 Art-effective 1/31/03: Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded to approve the tenure appointment of Lee Iannone. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

2. Nancy Pedersen – K-12 Special Education – effective 2/1/03: Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded to approve the tenure appointment of Nancy Pedersen. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

Consensus Motion

Upon motion made by Trustee Mike Herzog and seconded by Trustee Anne Drake, the following resolutions were offered for approval, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent and pending clearance through the mandated fingerprint supported criminal history background check (as applicable). Ayes 7, Nays 0.

3. Permanent Appointment of Support Staff – Micro-Computer Specialist – Caroline Parks – 12 month and 8

hours per day - effective 11/25/02

4. Permanent Appointment of Support Staff – School Monitor (After School Program) – effective 12/2/02:

a) Justin Willett – 10 Months and 4 hours per day @$7.25 per hour

b) Sheila Bowman – 10 month and 2 hours per day @$7.25 per hour

5. Substitute Teacher Appointments – effective 11/1/02:

a) Mary T. Davis – certified @$80 daily per diem rate

b) Karen Garrett – certified @$80 daily per diem rate

c) Constance Reinhart – certified @$80 daily per diem rate

6. Substitute Support Staff Appointments:

a) Amy Wood – Food Service Worker – As required and to fill in during Leaves of Absence @$7.25 per hour – effective 11/25/02

b) Joshua Reinhart – Cleaner – As required and to fill in during Leaves of Absence @$7.25 per hour – effective 11/19/02

7. Annual Stipend Appointment for 2002-03 – effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03:

a) Cynthia Foley – Library Database Manager – Step E5 @ 8% ($2,663) pro-rated

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION – (9:25pm)

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded to enter into Executive Session at 9:25pm to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular individuals under the Taylor Law and possible procurement of real property. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

MOTION TO RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION – (9:37pm)

Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded the motion to return to the Regular Meeting at 9:37pm. Ayes 7, Nays 0.

ADJOURN

ADJOURN Mr. Herzog moved and Ms. Drake seconded the motion adjourn the meeting at 9:38pm. Ayes 7, Nays 0.