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PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PO Box 579, County Line Road Yorkshire, NY 14173

BOARD MEETING AGENDA FUTURE MEETINGS June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting – 7 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:00 PM July 6, 2010 Reorganizational Meeting – 7 PM

Meeting called to order at ______with ______presiding.

ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

BOARD MEMBERS:

Michael Conroy, President ______Mary Lou Merlau, Vice-President ______Robert Landahl ______Raymond Haberer, District Clerk ______Jeffrey Snyder ______Suzanne Ellis ______Linda Rule ______Ed McCarthy ______Donna Warner ______Michael Burgen, Student Representative ______

ADMINISTRATION:

Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent ______Nicholas Silvaroli, Business Administrator ______Mark Schultz, High School Principal ______Michelle Merchant, Assistant High School Principal ______Kerry Slocum, Assistant High School Principal ______James Graczyk, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics ______Ravo Root, Middle School Principal ______Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal ______Melissa Prorok, Middle School Asst. Principal ______Jeannene Wagner, Delevan Elementary Principal ______Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal ______Michael Lucow, Special Education Director ______Ann Pajak, Associate Director of Special Education ______Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction ______Terry Grajek, Administrator for State and Federal Grants ______Tom Simpson, Director of Instructional Technology & Computer Operations ______

Board Goals:

1. The Board will conduct a workshop on budget development and control to be completed by the end of the calendar year 2009, (before end of business Dec 31st, 2009), prior to the next school year budget process.

2. The Board will conduct a minimum of 2 facilitated retreats with target groups of staff on topics of special concern. These retreats are to be completed by end of current school year, June 30, 2010.

3. The Board would like to see the number of district graduates going on to college or post-secondary education increase by 10% by 2010-2011. 1.1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS/PUBLIC COMMENT

1.2. PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS

2.1 Presentation on Experience as Student Representative to the Board of Education – Michael Burgen 2.2 Presentation of the Future Direction of Instructional Technology – Tom Simpson

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.1 For the board to enter into Executive Session at ______AM/PM (For purpose as specified in the open meeting law)

Motion by ______Seconded by ______

_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accept/Rejected

Executive Session ended at ______AM/PM and regular meeting resumed.

4. DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION

4.1 Work session – Budget Vote Exit Poll Results 4.2 Board policy discussion 4.3 Superintendent report 4.4 Business administrator report 4.5 Administrators’ reports 4.6 Student Report

5. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM:

5.1 The board of education moves to add addendum to the agenda of the June 1, 2010 meeting.

_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected

6. BUSINESS/FINANCE

CONSENT VOTE:

 Minutes of May 4, 2010 meeting

7. OLD BUSINESS Pioneer CSD Board Agenda June 1, 2010

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1 The superintendent recommends the board approve the 2nd reading and adoption of the following policies: posted

Policy Title 3410* Code of Conduct on School Property 6510* Health Insurance 6551* Family Medical Leave Act 7513* Administration of Medication 7660* Parent Involvement for Children with Disabilities

*These policies have been amended.

8.2 The superintendent recommends the board of education of the Pioneer Central School District approve the funding and ratification of the Pioneer Auxiliary Association Labor Agreement. The Agreement is effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012. The superintendent of schools shall have authority on behalf of the board of education to acknowledge the agreement accordingly - posted

8.3 The board authorizes the board president to commit by signature to the terms of engagement provided by Harris Beach law firm for attorney Jeffrey Weiss to render services to Pioneer School District specifically in the area special education at following rates per hour: - posted

Partners & Senior Counsel - $210/hour Associates - $180/hour Law Clerks - $130/hour Paralegals - $85 Individuals who assist on District matters (e.g. library specialists, audit letters, computer forensic audits) – range from $85 - $125.

9. PERSONNEL

9.1 Leaves of Absence

DATE EMPLOYEE POSITION DATE EFFECTIVE COMMENTS SUBMITTED 06/03/2010 – For the purpose of medical leave covered Bonnie 06/11/2010 under FMLA Custodian 05/20/2010 Kaczmarowski 06/14/2010 – For the purpose of intermittent medical leave 06/30/2010 covered under FMLA

Motion by ______Seconded by ______Pioneer CSD Board Agenda June 1, 2010 _____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected

9.2 Recall From Preferred Eligibility List

EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT CERTIFICATION SALARY STATUS EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES Timothy Social Studies July 1, 2010 – June Replacing Social Studies 7-12 $36,500 Probationary Camp Teacher – full-time 30, 2011 Joanne Haskell

9.3 Instructional Appointment

EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT CERTIFICATION SALARY STATUS EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES Christopher Technology/Industrial Technology September 1, 2010 – Replacing $37,200 Probationary Tackett Arts Teacher Education August 31, 2012 Tom Walters

9.4 Non-Instructional Appointments

NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES She will serve a Food Service Helper – Per PAA Wendy Stifter June 2, 2010 probationary period of part-time Contract 90 days June 2, 2010 – $12.50/h He will serve a 90 day Doug Lavery Custodian pending fingerprint r probationary period. clearance Per PAA June 28, 2010 – Joann Wittmeyer Summer Courier Contract August 27, 2010 Summer School Per PAA July 6, 2010 – Kathleen Raines Monitor-Greeter Contract August 27, 2010 Delevan Summer Home Per PAA July 9, 2010 – Mary Becker Education Liaison Contract July 16, 2010 Summer Teacher Aide Per PAA July 6, 2010 – Maureen Bachert – Delevan LMC Contract August 20, 2010 Summer Food Service Per PAA July 1, 2010 – Marlene Cooper Helper – part-time Contract August 27, 2010 Summer Food Service Per PAA July 1, 2010 – Gail Cummings Helper – part-time Contract August 27, 2010 Summer Food Service Per PAA July 1, 2010 – Shirley Burch Helper – part-time Contract August 27, 2010 Summer Food Service Per PAA July 1, 2010 – Lori Smith Helper – part-time Contract August 27, 2010 Summer Food Service Per PAA July 1, 2010 – Kathy Bennett Helper – part-time Contract August 27, 2010 Summer School Per PAA July 19, 2010 – Diane Gentner Monitor – Greeter Contract August 13, 2010 Middle School Summer Teacher Aide Per PAA July 19, 2010 – Donna Neamon – Middle School LMC Contract August 13, 2010 Summer Teacher Aide Per PAA July 19, 2010 – Deb Kutzuba – High School LMC Contract August 13, 2010 Summer Teacher Aide Per PAA July 19, 2010 – Suzette Emunds -Arcade LMC Contract August 13, 2010 Pioneer CSD Board Agenda June 1, 2010 Summer School Per PAA July 19, 2010 – Darlene Esposito Monitor Greeter Arcade Contract August 13, 2010 Summer Teaching Per PAA July 12, 2010 – Penny Dominick Assistant – Computer Contract July 30, 2010 Camp Summer Teaching Per PAA July 12, 2010 – Teresa Goergen Assistant – Computer Contract July 30, 2010 Camp Summer Teaching Per PAA July 12, 2010 – Barbara Knight Assistant – Computer Contract July 30, 2010 Camp Summer Teaching Per PAA July 12, 2010 – Kim McCormick Assistant – Computer Contract July 30, 2010 Camp Substitute Summer Per PAA July 12, 2010 – Melissa Ackerman Teaching Assistant – Contract July 30, 2010 Computer Camp

9.5 Substitute Teacher Reappointment for 2010-2011

First Name Last Name Position Salary Linda Gamble Uncertified Substitute Teacher $65/day

9.6 Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment

NAME POSITION SALARY Amber King Substitute School Nurse $70/day

9.7 Student Teacher/Intern Approval

NAME BUILDING COLLEGE Noah Alessi Middle School Houghton College Onna Wilson Middle School Houghton College

_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected Pioneer CSD Board Agenda June 1, 2010

10. CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 Having reviewed the recommendations developed by the CSE / CPSE for special education programs and services from 05/13/2010 – 05/26/2010, the BOE hereby approves said recommendations. - posted

11. CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

For the board to enter into Executive Session at ______AM/PM (For purpose as specified in the open meeting law)

Executive Session ended at ______AM/PM and regular meeting resumed.

13. ADJOURNMENT

Superintendent recommends that the board adjourn meeting at ______AM/PM.

14. IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION

 June 1st – High School Vocal Jazz & Jazz Band @ Sardinia Gazebo 6:30PM  June 3rd – All Choral Concert @ High School 7PM  June 5th – Arts Alive @ Albright Knox  June 7th – Arcade Elementary Helping Students Achieve Meeting 9AM  June 7th – Class of 2010 Achievement Night @ High School 6:30PM  June 8th – Grades 5-6 Orchestra Concert @ Middle School LGI Room 7PM  June 10th – All Band Concert @ High School  June 14th – Delevan Elementary School PTA Meeting 7PM

Vision Statement

Pioneer students consistently demonstrate the skills, knowledge, integrity and understanding needed for success in life. They are motivated, self-confident, collaborative and civic-minded.

Mission Statement

Pioneer schools develop curious, creative, critical thinkers. Our foundation is a learning environment that is safe, caring, inclusive and engaging. Our mission is realized by enabling children to reach their full learning potential in a supportive community.