REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – MARCH 10, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Richard Feller, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten
Absent: Jacob Billig, Susan Horton, Vivian Liff, Robert Rosengard
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools; Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent; Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

President Feller called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.

PATRIOT’S PEN ESSAY
B Nicholas Burton read his Patriot’s Pen Essay.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C Susan Purcell expressed concerns about program, safety and communication in the district.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D There was no report.
PRESENTATION
HIGH SCHOOL STATUS REPORT
E1 The following gave a presentation of the High School Status Report:
Paula Sapphire, Principal
Gary Furman, Director of Mathematics K-12
Betsie Green, Coordinator of Language Arts 6-12
Harold Grunenwald, Coordinator of Science 6-12
Scott Palermo, Director of Pupil Personnel Services K-12
Lillian Tighe, Coordinator of Foreign Languages 6-12
Frank Devine, Coordinator of Social Studies 6-12

2005-06 BUDGET REVIEW
E2 Gladys Baxter, School Business Official, gave a budget review of transportation, facilities.
MINUTES Fa
5:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the February 24, 2005 meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a
There were no personnel items.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
5:0
Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES G2c There were no CPSE Services.

NOMINATION FOR BOCES BOARD MEMBER G2d
5:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Alyce VanEtten,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the nomination of Edward J. Furchak, Jr. to the BOCES Board.

CALENDAR CHANGE FOR 2004-05 G2e
5:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the change of the 2004-05 school calendar -instead of returning to school on Monday, April 4, schools would reopen after the spring vacation on Tuesday, April 5.

CORRESPONDENCE H There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ia Compliance with Sectrion 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools

Ib Budget Meeting, Thursday, March 17, 2005, RJK Middle School Library, 7 P.M.

Ic Discussion of Memorials

Id Review of Board Goals for 2004-2005 school year

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

J Robert Sywalski, Beth Lauri, Kim Hunt, Christopher Corwin and Ellen Nutters expressed concerns about the safety and discipline at the High School.

Joe Todora praised teachers, parents, administrators and Board for their commitment to the children.

EXECUTIVE 
SESSION 4:1 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board moved to go into Executive Session. Alyce VanEtten voted no. The motion failed.

ADJOURNMENT K
5:0
Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board adjourned at 12:10 P.M.

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