BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 249
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: May 5, 2009
District Mission:
To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.
District Beliefs:
· All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful.
· We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times.
· Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community.
· Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making.
· Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results.
· Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success.
Meeting called to order at: ______
Present Absent
James DiMascio President ______
Sara Benscoter Vice-President ______
Stephanie Champney Member ______
Kathleen Driscoll Member ______
Mary Ellerson Member ______
Thomas Tasber Member ______
Mary Hibbard Superintendent of Schools ______
Laura Lindsley District Clerk ______
Patricia Kuenecke Director of Curriculum and Instruction ______
Others in attendance:
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board meeting held on April 21, 2009.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Commendations
Mrs. Hibbard commends:
• Mrs. Spinella and the following students for their participation in the Broome County Reality Check anti-tobacco program:
Gretchen Barrett
Jessica Croop
* Molly Feeney
Celeste Forkey
Kacey Knapp
Tiffany Marshall
Kaitlyn McDonald
Karrah Pfeiffer
Aubrey Ottaviani
Liz Tracey
The Whitney Point schools and students were commended for being leaders in the Tobacco Free
Healthy School initiative and for having such fantastic student participation. Please see attached.
*Molly Feeney received special recognition for her efforts and appeared on Fox 40 News speaking
out against tobacco use and tobacco product placement in movies.
• Ms. Hayes, Ms. Breward (PTA President), Mr. Sweeney and Mrs. Hodkinson for the recent Turn Off
Your TV for TRA Family Activity Literacy Night! Please see attached.
• Mr. Peck and the High School Challenge Team for finishing 2nd out of twenty-eight teams in the
HS Challenge 2009 competition.
• Mrs. Lindsley for her cooperation with the U.S. Census Bureau in providing information concerning our construction activities. Please see attached letter.
• Ms. Summers, Mrs. Gilbert and all of the band and chorus students for the recent spring concert.
Correspondence
Letter from Kelly Breward regarding concern over possible class size at kindergarten.
Policies
None.
Comments from the Public
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. BOCES Resolution
The Board of Education of the Whitney Point Central School District resolves to participate in BOCES services in the 2009-2010 school year. The Board of Education agrees to pay Broome Tioga BOCES the charges identified on the base contract according to the following schedule:
Eight equal payments beginning October 1, 2009 and ending May 1, 2010.
Also be it resolved that payments on supplemental contracts will be paid in accordance with the BOCES payment schedule.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
b. Committee on Special Education
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
c. Retirement Resignation
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the retirement resignation received by Joy Rupert, Special Education Department Chairperson, effective August 1, 2009. Please see attached letter.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
d. Non-Resident Application
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval for Kristine Cook, grade 9, to attend Whitney Point Central School District for the 2009–2010 school year. Please see attached information.
Moved by ______Seconded by ______
_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
e. Field Trip Request
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Tioughnioga Riverside Academy Concert Band’s field trip to Dorney Park. Please see attached.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Comments from the Public
Meeting Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Executive Session:
For matters of personnel and contractual issues.
FYI:
Lourdes Dental Van rescheduled to arrive Friday, May 15 and May 22, 2009.
April Enrollment Report
Whitney Point Central School District Budget Information Newsletter
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