Grand Island Central School District

Grand Island, New York

Board of

Board of Education

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Agenda – Monday, January 28, 2008

6:30pm            High School Building Tour

7:00pm            Public Session

                        High School Large Cafeteria

1.      Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

2.      Emergency Fire Exit Announcement

3.      Cell Phones, Pagers and Computers

Recognition

1.      Good News

                                                             a.      DECA Regional Presentation – Cheryl Chamberlain

                                                            b.      Harkness Student of the Month – December 2007

                                                                           i.      Justin Kopenski – Cisco Networking Academy 1

                                                             c.      Kenton Student of the Month – December 2007

                                                                           i.      Amanda Mayes – Cosmetology II

                                                                         ii.      Natalie Suppa – Culinary Skills II

                                                                        iii.      Samantha Morrison – Cosmetology I

                                                                       iv.      Jon Kearney – Building Trades II

                                                                         v.      Heather Brooks – Cosmetology II

                                                                       vi.      Michael Rustowicz – Auto Technology I

                                                            d.      Kenton Professional of the Month – December 2007

                                                                           i.      Jessica Lew – Cosmetology II

                                                                         ii.      Richard Boss – Culinary Skills II

                                                                        iii.      Allison Walker – Culinary Skills I

                                                                       iv.      Jon Caruana – Welding I

                                                             e.      Scholar Athletes – 2007 Fall Season – Jon Roth & Coaches

                                                              f.      School-wide Evaluation Tool (SET) – Charlotte Sidway

2.      Voice of the People – Agenda Items Only

Consent Agenda

1.      Items for Approval

a.       Board of Education Meeting Minutes

·        1/7/08

b.      Business & Finance

·        Obsolete Equipment  

d.      Pupil Services

·        Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

·        1/16/08  

·        Committee on Special Education Report

·        1/14/08

e.       Personnel

·        Certified and School Related Personnel

Curriculum

1.      For Information Only

a.       Data Team

b.      Teacher Center – Staff Development

c.       Tech Talk

d.      Business and Education Employability Portfolio (BEEP)

e.       UPK Program Update

f.        Student Management System Decision

Business & Finance

1.      For Information Only

a.       Detail of Expenditures

b.      Check Warrants

c.       Capital Project Update – Generator Minutes 1 and 2

d.      Governor’s Budget Projections

e.       CPI for Contingent Budgets

f.        Master List of Budget Presentation

Superintendent’s Report

1.      Overview/Updates

a.       MLK Day Performance

b.      NYSED Statewide Student Management Data System

c.       Computer Use Regulations

d.      NYSSMA Spring Solo Festival (May 16-17, 2008)

e.       Federal Court Ruling Against NCLB Funding

f.        Participation in Government Field Experience Requirement

g.       Bridge Newsletter Publication Schedule

h.       Future Graduation Ceremony Dates

i.         Elementary Student Safety Presentations

j.        Who are we?

k.      Business First Picture

2.      Old Business

a.       For Information Only

                                                                           i.      Home Schooling Report:  Erie 1 BOCES District Superintendent – Donald Ogilvie

Board President/BOE/Correspondence

1.      Overview/Updates

a.       Home Schooled/Extracurricular Forum:  March

b.      NYSSBA Audit Workshop – February 28, 2008 – Niagara Falls

c.       Town Board/School Board Joint Meeting – March 31, 2008

d.      ECSBA Legislative Breakfast – February 9, 2008

e.       Construction Management Services Selection Process Update

f.        DECA Regionals Summary

g.       Roundtable

Voice of the People – General Items

Future Events/Agenda Topics

1.      Monday, February 11, 2008 – Regular Business Meeting – High School Room 108, 7:00pm

2.      Monday, February 25, 2008 – Regular Business Meeting – Middle School Little Theater, 6:30pm tour, 7:00pm meeting

3.      Monday, March 10, 2008 – Regular Business Meeting – High School Large Cafeteria

4.      Monday, March 31, 2008 – Regular Business Meeting – High School Small Cafeteria

Executive Session

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

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

2.      Proposed Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property Only when Publicity Would Substantially Affect Their Value

SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

Adjourn