Grand Island Central School District

 

 
1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island, New York

 

Board of Education

 

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Agenda – Monday, August 30, 2010

 

 

6:30pm     Joint Town/Board of Education Meeting

              High School Room 124

 

7:30pm     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.      Sidway Observation Window

                                                           b.      School Resource Officer Status

                                                            c.      Lewiston Chalk Walk Competition

                                                            d.      Day of Caring

 

***          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

·        August 9, 2010

·        August 16, 2010

b.     Business & Finance

·        Budget Transfers Over $5,000

c.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        8/11/10

·        Committee on Special Education Report

·        2/23/10

·        3/18/10

·        3/25/10

·        3/30/10

·        4/6/10

·        4/7/10

·        4/29/10

·        6/3/10

·        6/10/10

·        6/15/10

·        8/4/10

·        8/19/10

d.      Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

 

***          Capital Project Planning

 

1.       Beginning Process

 


***          Business & Finance

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Detail of Expenditures

b.     Treasurer’s Reports

c.      Check Warrants

d.      High School & Middle School Extracurricular Reports (Final 09-10)

e.      H1N1 Clinic Expenses Reimbursement

 

2.     For Approval

a.      2010-2011 School Lunch Policy

b.     Athletic Supplies Bid for 2010-2011

c.      Physical Education Supplies Bid 2010-2011

d.      Obsolete Equipment Auction Results

 

***          Curriculum

 

1.       For Information Only

a.      Facilitator Days – 2010-2011

b.     Professional Development

c.      New Teacher Orientation

d.      NYS Mentor Teacher Internship Program

 

2.     For Approval

a.      Textbook:  Ways of the World

 


***          Superintendent’s Report

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Possible Tax Cap Implications

b.     Student Enrollment Update

c.      Race To The Top Summary

d.      Summer School Results/Revenues

e.      Transportation Review/Parent Issues

f.      Sex Offender Information Sharing

g.      Jobs Bill Update

h.      Rachel’s Challenge:  October 25, 2010

 

2.     Old Business

a.      For Possible Decision

·        Motion Approving Second High School/Middle School Late Run for Fall Sports Season

·        Motion to Extend Athletic Eligibility Regulations Agreement to Include Extracurriculars

 

***          Board President/BOE/Correspondence

 

1.       Overview/Updates

a.      Open House Schedules/Planning

b.     Tentative Agreement with G.I.T.A.

c.      Student Note on Summer School Participation

d.      2010-11 Board Goals Update

e.      Summary of Special Board Workshop

f.      American School Board’s MAGNA Awards

g.      TRS Contribution Update

h.      IB Offer of Assistance

i.        NYSSBA Resolution

j.       Coaching Letter

 

2.     Old Business

a.      For Possible Decision

·        Motion Approving G.I.T.A. Contract Through August 31, 2014

 

***          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.       Wednesday, September 1, 2010, First Student Day

2.     Monday, September 13, 2010, Eco Island Tour, 6:30pm, Regular Meeting, 7:00pm

3.     Monday, October 4, 2010, Sidway Tour, 6:30pm, Regular Meeting, 7:00pm

4.     Monday, October 18, 2010, 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.     Grievances/Arbitrations/I.L.P.

3.     Proposed, Pending, Current Litigation

4.     Employment/Employment History of Particular Persons or Matters Leading to the Appointment, Employment, Promotion, Demotion, Discipline, Suspension, Dismissal or Removal of a Particular Person

5.     Confidential Student Matters

 

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

 

***              Adjourn