M. Burns, S. Crowder, A. Cunningham, C. Perreaud, R. Schultz, M. Seeley, J. Vay. J. Brennan, J. Crane, K. Finter, P. Kelly, C. Miga, T.

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1 MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the West Irondequoit Central School District, Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York held Thursday, March 19, 2015, in the District Office, 321 List Avenue, Rochester, NY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: M. Burns, S. Crowder, A. Cunningham, C. Perreaud, R. Schultz, M. Seeley, J. Vay J. Brennan, J. Crane, K. Finter, P. Kelly, C. Miga, T. Terranova S. Ertel CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Visitors: As per Sign In sheet APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Mr. Seeley seconded by Mr. Vay to approve the agenda as presented. Motion Carried: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion by Mrs. Crowder with a second by Mrs. Burns the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the February 26, 2015 Business Meeting and the March 5, 2015 Study Session be accepted as presented. Motion Carried: GOOD NEWS Ms. Melidona and Ms. Miller presented the Good News. Mrs. Cunningham arrived at 7:30 p.m. BUDGET PRESENTATION Mr. Brennan reviewed budget information presented to date. Dr. Terranova reviewed the personnel portion of the budget. The Board had an opportunity to talk with the community members who were present to answer any questions they had. After discussion occurred the Board summarized their discussions. Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 1 of 6

2 PUBLIC COMMENT District Resident/Address Mr. Robert Ament 499 Pine Grove Avenue Mr. C. P. Maloney 17 Glen Cove Rise Issue/Concern Mr. Ament commented on the following: 6-7 administrative secretaries should be cut - he then showed a video of manual typewriters and secretaries from the 1950 s. His #1 concern is budget. His daughter went to a private kindergarten where she had her own art teacher, her own Physical Education teacher and her own computer. His son will go to a private school next year because public schools cannot provide the enrichment his son needs. Support Staff are paid too much. Mr. Maloney asked if there was a way to find out what the total enrollment of West Irondequoit CSD was in SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT In July, 2014 the Rochester Business Journal reported that our Regents diploma rate is tied with Pittsford at 99%. Mr. Crane reported that our graduation rate was 95% last year and that our perstudent spending is in the mid-range. He also shared that if we changed our value system that West Irondequoit would jump significantly in the Advanced Placement ratings but decisions are going to continue to be made on what is best for our students. Lastly, Mr. Crane reported that there will be a news article in tomorrow s Democrat and Chronicle about the Urban-Suburban Program updating their mission statement. It will honor the original charge but will also include suburban to urban transfers and deal with the concentration of poverty. REPORTS OF THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Melidona and Ms. Miller reported that spring sports are off to a great start, the Talent Show will take place on April 10, Student Council members attended a Leadership Conference at SUNY Geneseo this week and the block party will take place in the LOTE classrooms at IHS tomorrow. The Superintendent s Leadership Initiative group met this morning where there was discussion on various situations where you have to be the leader and stand up and make decisions. They also discussed putting trust in the leadership. Lastly, they reported that they recently visited Iroquois School where students were outgoing and they really enjoyed the various clubs available. If they were Mr. Miller they would have more specials and when asked if they were Mr. Crane, what they would change they said that would be too much power for them. Iroquois students wanted the BOE to know they have great teachers and great kids at Iroquois. REPORT OF THE TREASURER Upon motion by Mrs. Burns with a second by Mrs. Crowder the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer s Report and Financial Statements dated February 28, 2015 be accepted as presented. Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 2 of 6

3 REPORT OF LEADERSHIP STAFF A. Personnel 1. Personnel Upon motion by Mrs. Cunningham with a second by Mr. Seeley the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the personnel agenda dated March 19, 2015, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, be approved as presented. 2. Coaching Personnel Upon motion by Mrs. Burns with a second by Mrs. Crowder the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Coaching personnel agenda dated March 19, 2015, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, be approved as presented. B. Business 1. Audit Committee No Report. 2. Facilities Plan Mr. Brennan reported that a Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled next week. C. Pupil Personnel Services 1. Recommendation of the Committee on Special Education Upon motion by Mr. Vay with a second by Mrs. Crowder the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations dated March 19, 2015 of the Committee on Special Education for the and school years be approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Schedule Upon motion by Mr. Seeley with a second by Mrs. Crowder the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education Meeting Schedule be approved as presented. Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 3 of 6

4 B. Approval of Art Curriculum Guiding Principles Upon motion by Mrs. Crowder with a second by Mrs. Schultz the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that Art Curriculum Guiding Principles be approved as presented. C. Approval of Revised Policies Upon motion by Mrs. Burns with a second by Mrs. Crowder the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that policies #1330 Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education, #1338 Duties of Civil Rights Compliance Officers, #1430 Non-Discrimination, #1431 Complaint Procedures (for complaints that do not involved discrimination and/or harassment), #3413 Discrimination, Harassment and the Dignity for all Students Act, #6120 Equal Employment Opportunity, #6121 Sexual Harassment: Personnel, #6122 Complaints and Grievances by Employees, #7531 Sexual Harassment of Students, #7540 Complaints and Grievances by Students, #8140 Equal Educational Opportunities, and #8220 Occupational Education be approved as presented. NEW BUSINESS A. Acceptance of SED Annual Fire and Safety Reports Upon motion by Mr. Seeley with a second by Mr. Vay the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Annual Fire and Safety Reports be accepted as presented. B. Proposed Field Trips 1. Camp Cutler, Naples, NY Rogers School Upon motion by Mrs. Crowder with a second by Mrs. Burns the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the field trip for Rogers Outdoor Education to Camp Cutler, Naples, NY, June 11-12, 2015, at an estimated cost of $25 per student, $400 from the PTSA, and $1,500 from the District be approved as presented. Motion Carried: Mr. Vay abstained but requested it be noted that he is in full support of this field trip. 2. Odyssey of the Mind State Competition, Binghamton, NY Upon motion by Mrs. Crowder with a second by Mrs. Cunningham the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Field Trip to SUNY Binghamton to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind New York State Competition on April 10-12, 2015 at an estimated cost of $2, and funded through the Odyssey of the Mind budget be approved as presented. Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 4 of 6

5 3. DECA International Career Development Conference, Orlando, FL Upon motion by Mrs. Crowder with a second by Mrs. Burns the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the DECA International Career Development Conference field trip to Orlando, FL on April 25-29, 2015, at a cost to the District of $1,800, be approved as presented. C. Surplus Equipment Upon motion by Mr. Vay with a second by Mrs. Schultz the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the following equipment be declared surplus and sold as scrap. Challenger paper cutter Asset tag number #10300 and Air compressor Model #VA5006G, serial #D27118 REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT Committee Reports/Correspondence Mr. Perreaud Mr. Perreaud reported that he attended the WIF meeting. He report that the annual campaign is doing well, the golf tournament is scheduled for June 26 and the WIF will again sponsor the graduation reception. Mr. Perreaud also attend the 25/35 Years of Service recognition and addressed the comments made during Public Comment and stated that he appreciates the support that the clerical staff provides. Mrs. Burns Mrs. Burns reported that she attended the 25/35 Years of Service Recognition and it was great, the recent Odyssey of the Minds competition, the Briarwood Open House and the MCSBA Communication Committee meeting where there was discussion on STAR. Mrs. Burns was unable to attend the DECA Conference. Lastly, Mrs. Burns reminded everyone of the Albany advocacy trip next week and also the West Irondequoit will host approximately 20 French foreign exchange students in the near future. Mrs. Crowder Mrs. Crowder reported that she will be attending the pancake breakfast at Helmer Nature Center. Mrs. Cunningham Mrs. Cunningham reported that she attended the 25/35 Years of Service recognition and it was wonderful. She also reported on a few events that she attended as a parent: The Odyssey of the Mind competition, the Iroquois Jazz Show Choir and she also thanked Mr. Miller and Ms. Zingo for their support. Lastly, Mrs. Cunningham shared that she was late this evening because she attended the Irish Dancing at the Town Board Meeting. Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 5 of 6

6 Mrs. Schultz Mr. Seeley Mr. Vay Mr. Crane Mrs. Schultz reported that she recently met with Mr. DesRosiers and attended the TLC meeting. She attended the Parents Who Host Lose the Most program and reported it was exceptional. As a follow-up there will be a presentation at the April 8 PTSA meeting. Lastly, Mrs. Schultz shared the highlights from the budget presentation by Assemblyman Morelle that she and Mr. Perreaud attended. Mr. Seeley reported that he attended the MCSBA Information Exchange Committee meeting and also the Labor Relations Committee meeting where the topic was the history of APPR. Mr. Seeley shared the handout with everyone. Lastly, he reported that he attended the 25/35 Years of Service recognition and it was outstanding. Mr. Vay reported that he was not able to attend the MCSBA Labor Relations Committee meeting and thanked Mr. Seeley for attending in his place. No Report. Review of Board Study Sessions and Future Meetings Study Session Thursday, April 9, :00 p.m. Rogers School Business Meeting Thursday, April 23, :00 p.m. District Office ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:18 p.m. following a motion by Mr. Vay with a second by Mr. Seeley. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Kelly School District Clerk (Copies of all above-mentioned actions are filed with the supplemental file of the minutes of the meeting.) Board of Education Business Meeting of March 19, 2015 Page 6 of 6