December School Board Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jay Jones in the boardroom at the district office. Members present: Jay Jones, Barb Burns, John Bickford, Randy Grattan, Arnie Rychlicki and Steve Sickles. Members absent: Sue Spencer. Others present: David Dinolfo, Superintendent; Patrick Donegan, Business Manager/District Clerk; Deb Starr, Director of Special Education; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Deborah Bussewitz, Lisa Schultz and Donna Palmer, ELA Curriculum Leaders; Seniors from the Government Class and district inhabitants. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, to approve the following consent agenda:
Communications The Principals went over their minutes from recent Compact meetings. Guests of the Board The ELA Curriculum Leaders spoke on their programs. Deborah Bussewitz spoke on Balance Literacy and Professional Development in the Elementary School. Lisa Schultz talk about the Middle School program which included how the teachers work with different reading levels in the same grade, the new bookroom and ways to get students to become active readers. Donna Palmer discussed the different projects that are done in Grades 9-12. Public Forum Sue Wood spoke on her concern that all wrestlers are required to stay until the end of wrestling tournaments. She feels this is a long day for the wrestlers who finish early in day and have to stay for the finals. Superintendent’s Report Mr. Dinolfo gave an update on Planning for the Implementation of a Cal-Mum Pre Kindergarten Program. He went over what has been done and what needs to be done so the Board can make an informed decision in February. Several questions were asked from the audience. Mr. Bickford left the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Chelsea Shaw and Jordan Vokes, Senior Class Officers, presented a proposal for the Senior Trip to Boston from April 25 – 27, 2008. Senior Class Trip Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the request for the Senior Class Trip to Boston, Massachusetts from April 25, 2008 through April 27, 2008 per the regulations set forth by Board Policy #8470 FIELD TRIPS. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 9:10 p.m. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to return to regular session at 10:00 p.m. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Assistant Yearbook Advisor Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Jamie Tagliaferri as Assistant Yearbook Advisor for the 2007-08 school year effective December 11, 2007. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Update on Plans for Technology Staffing Mr. Dinolfo spoke on how the district can provide ActiveBoard training and additional technical support. Report on NYSCOSS Legislative Committee Meeting Mr. Dinolfo attended the NYSCOSS Legislative Committee meeting last week. The mood in Albany is ugly. There are several accountability issues this year. It is unknown if the budget will be on time. Corrective Actions per the Management Letter from the External Auditor Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approve the Corrective Action Plan per the Management Letter from the External Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Adoption of Budget Guidelines for the Proposed 2008-09 Annual School Budget Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Budget Guidelines for the Proposed 2008-09 Annual School Budget per Board Policy #5110 BUDGET PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Acceptance of Donation from Caledonia Office of Five Star Bank Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the donation of $500.00 from the Caledonia office of Five Star Bank to be used in accordance with Board Policy #5230. The allocation will be used by the Odyssey of the Mind Program. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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