Grand Island Central School District

 

 

1100 Ransom Road  Grand Island, New York

                                                                                                         BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Agenda – Monday, April 12, 2010

 

 

6:00pm                Executive Session

                        District Office Conference Room

 

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.      2010 H&R Block Dollars & Sense Curriculum Grant

                                                             b.      Receipt of Kaegebein Chronicle

                                                             c.      Grand Island Career and Technical National Honor Society

 

***             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

·         3/29/10

·         3/31/10

b.       Business & Finance

·         Obsolete Computer Software

·         Tax Assessment Proceeding – Randall Benderson 1995 Trust

c.       Pupil Services

·         Parent Member for Committee on Special Education

·         Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·          3/24/10

·         Committee on Special Education Report

·         1/25/10

·         2/24/10

·         3/3/10

·         3/4/10

·         3/10/10

·         3/11/10

·         3/19/10

·         3/22/10

d.       Personnel

·         Certified and School Related Personnel

 

***             Capital Project Planning

 

1.        Survey Update

 

***             Curriculum

 

1.        For Information Only

a.       Staff Development

b.       RTI Update

c.       Textbooks/Copy Paper Response

 

***             Business & Finance

 

1.        For Information Only

a.       Detail of Expenditures

b.       Detail of Revenues

 

***             School District Budget

 

1.        For Information Only

a.       Review of Recommended Budget Reductions

b.       Review of Recommended Budget Increases

c.       Review of Anticipated Tax Rate Change

d.       General Discussion of Entire 2010-2011 Budget

e.       State Budget Update

 

2.       For Approval

a.       Motion to Approve Final 2010-11 Budget Proposal

b.       Property Tax Report Card

 

***             Superintendent’s Report

 

1.        Overview/Updates

a.       IB Director General Meeting

b.       Underage Drinking Concerns

c.       Race To The Top Review

d.       SED Assessment Reductions

e.       Assemblyman Abbate Proposed Legislation

 


***             Board President/BOE/Correspondence

 

1.        Overview/Updates

a.       Building Conditions Survey Committee Report

b.       Consensus Discussion on 2010-2011 Board Meeting Day of the Week

c.       NFIEC Spring Forum:  April 30, 2010 at 7:30am

d.       Budget Presentation Locations

2.       For Approval

a.       485-b Exemption 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.        Thursday, April 15, 2010 – Shadow Day

2.       Thursday, April 15, 2010 – Celebration of Inspiration - 6:30pm HS Aud

3.       Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Erie 1 BOCES Annual Meeting – 7:00pm Erie 1 BOCES

4.       Monday, April 26, 2010 – Regular Meeting - 7:00pm MSLT, ESL

5.       Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Special Session, BOCES Budget Vote; All School PTA Meeting

6.       Monday, May 10, 2010 – Regular Meeting – 7:00pm MSLT

7.       Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Budget Vote – 10:00am – 9:00pm High School Gymnasium

8.       Monday, May 24, 2010 – Tenure Reception – 6:00pm; Regular Meeting 7:00pm MSLT

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

10.    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

 

SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

 

***                   Adjourn