Grand Island Central School District

 

 
1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island , New York

 

Board of Education

 

Visit our website – www.K12.ginet.org

 

Agenda – Monday, October 18, 2010

 

 

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.      John Frentzel – Maritime Institute and the Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Development Consortium

                                                           b.      NYS School Board Recognition Week:  October 25-29, 2010

                                                            c.      NYSSMA Area All State Performers

                                                            d.      WNY Career Pathways Grant

                                                            e.      Just For Kids Childcare Summer Fundraiser

                                                            f.      PTA Fall Conference Host:  October 28, 2010

                                                            g.      Rachel’s Challenge

                                                            h.      Secret School Bus Safety Sign

 

***          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

·        9/13/10

·        10/4/10

b.     Business & Finance

·        Budget Transfers Over $5,000

c.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        10/6/10

d.      Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

 

***          Capital Project Planning

 

1.       Building Conditions Survey Results:  November 2010

2.     Technology Classrooms

3.     Superintendent Facility Committee Update

4.     Joint Transportation Center Study

5.     Traffic Control Review

6.     Previously Identified Needs Summary

 

***          Business & Finance

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Detail of Expenditures

b.     Energy Curtailment Update

 

2.     For Approval

a.      External Audit – Lumsden & McCormick Presentation

 

***          Curriculum

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Race To The Top Webinar

 

***          Superintendent’s Report

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Student Discipline Record Keeping

b.     Free/Reduced Breakfast/Lunch Programs

c.      WNY College/University Student Meetings

d.      IB Authorization Site Visit:  October 25-26, 2010

e.      List of Required Annual Reports

f.      District Web Page Revisions

g.      Elimination of Perfect Attendance Student Awards

 

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      ECASB Legislative Issues Panel:  November 4, 2010

b.     The Bridge:  Board Article Assignments

c.      Windsor CSD Madrigal Letter

d.      SRO Legislative Letter

e.      NYSSBA Resolutions Summary

f.      College Application Process Update

 

2.     For Possible Decision

a.      Revision of November Board Meeting Schedule

 

***          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.       Monday, November 8, 2010, Kaegebein Tour 6:30pm, Regular Meeting 7:00pm

2.      Monday, November 22, 2010, Huth Road Tour 6:30pm, Regular Meeting 7:00pm

3.      Monday, November 29, 2010, Joint Town Board Meeting 7:00pm

4.     Monday, December 13, 2010, Middle School Tour 6:30pm, Regular Meeting 7:00pm

 

***          Executive Session

 

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

 

1.       Collective Negotiations

2.     Proposed, Pending, Current Litigation

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