Grand Island Central School District board agenda

Grand Island Central School District

Board of Education Meeting Agenda

1100 Ransom Road

Agenda - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

6:30pm: Public Session, Middle School Conference Room

6:31pm: Possible Executive Session, Middle School Conference Room

THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING:

1. Collective Negotiations
2. Proposed, Pending, Current Litigation
3. Employment/Employment History of Particular Persons or Matters Leading to the Appointment, Employment, Promotion, Demotion, Discipline, Suspension, Dismissal or Removal of a Particular Person
4. Confidential Student Matters

SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

7:30pm: Public Session, Middle School Little Theater

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Emergency Fire Exit Announcement
3. Cell Phones, Pagers and Computers Silenced

Recognition

Recognition of Ruth Hays Baker, Former BOE President

Good News

The Character Council of Western New York Recognition

Huth Road Parental Thank You

United Way Day of Caring: August 17, 2011

Lions Club Special Education Picnic: Dean Santorio/Debbie Billica

Sidway Parental Thank You's (2)

2010-11 Relay for Life Final Results

Impression of Grand Island Administration

WRBC Thank You

Voice of the People - Agenda Items Only

At this time, public comments are invited from those individuals who desire to address the Board of Education on any topic which is on the agenda. Residents who have previously signed up to speak will be recognized by the President. When speaking, please identify yourself first. Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone in the room to hear you. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks TO NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) MINUTES; to appoint a spokesperson if a concern is a group concern and, if necessary or desired, to supplement verbal presentations with written reports. Personal comments toward a member of the community, staff or Board of Education will not be considered appropriate.

Consent Agenda

Items for Approval

Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8/8/11

Business & Finance

Budget Transfers Over $5,000

Pupil Services

Committee on Preschool Special Education Report

6/30/11

8/8/11

Committee on Special Education Report

6/15/11

6/22/11

7/27/11

8/10/11

8/17/11

Personnel

Certified and School Related Personnel

Capital Project Planning

Facility Committee Report: August 24, 2011

Possible Future Building Aid Change

BCS Software Program: Cannon

Middle School Flooding Report

Huth Road Playground Update

Sample Tech Based Classroom

Possible Reprinting Costs

Clean Energy Projects

Census Information Update

Cable Communications Committee Idea

Pre-Referendum Superintendent Survey

Business & Finance

For Information Only

Detail of Expenditures

Treasurer's Report

Check Warrants

Extra-Curricular Reports - High School/Middle School

For Approval

Student Responsible Use Policies

Student Computerized Responsible Use Regulations & Form

Cost Sharing Agreement Resolution

School District Budget

For Information Only

Governor's TRS Proposed Changes

Athletic Trips Outside WNY

Tax Certiorari Status Report

Statewide School Finance Consortium Budget Planning Workshop: September 15, 2011

Fall 2012 District TRS Contribution Rate Change

Curriculum

For Information Only

Professional Development

Grade K-5 Math Facilitator Workshop Agenda (August 9, 2011)

Grade K-5 Math Facilitator Workshop Minutes (August 9, 2011)

Grade 6-12 Math Facilitator Workshop Agenda (August 10, 2011)

Grade 6-12 Math Facilitator Workshop Minutes (August 10, 2011)

AIMSWEB Training Agenda-MS SWAT Team (August 12, 2011)

New Teacher Orientation Schedule (August 15-18, 2011)

Agenda for Staff Development (August 30, 2011)

ebook - Molly Marren.

New Teacher Orientation (NTO) Binder

Superintendent's Report

Overview/Updates

Huth Road Parent Survey/Draft Only

Kaegebein Vandalism Summary

2011-12 Administrative and Supervisory Council Officers

Cancellation of SED Teacher/Principal Evaluation Training

Superintendent Conference Day Review

Miracle League Opening Day: September 11, 2011

New Student Registration Report

Role of Nurses in Reporting Possible Student Injuries

High School Freshman and New Student Orientation Results

Grand National Adjudicator Invitational

Internet Student Safety Reminder

ECCC "Tech Wars"

SED 2011-12 Testing Schedule

NYSUT APPR Appeal

Bus Safety Concern: Stony Point

Board President/BOE/Correspondence

Overview/Updates

NYS School Boards Association Thank You

NYS School Boards Association August 31 Cost Increase

Board 2011-12 Goal Setting Process

Linkage Meeting Update

Town/BOE Joint Meeting

ECASB Leadership Workshop

Roundtable

Voice of the People - General Items

At this time, public comments are invited from those individuals who desire to address the Board of Education on any topic which is not on the agenda. Residents who have previously signed up to speak will be recognized by the President. When speaking, please identify yourself first. Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone in the room to hear you. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks TO NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) MINUTES; to appoint a spokesperson if a concern is a group concern and, if necessary or desired, to supplement verbal presentations with written reports. Personal comments toward a member of the community, staff or Board of Education will not be considered appropriate.

Future Events/Agenda Topics

Wednesday, August 31, 2011, First Student Day of School

Monday, September 12, 2011 Tour Eco Island 6:00pm; Meeting, 6:30pm

Monday, September 19, 2011, Meeting, 6:30pm, MSLT

Monday, October 3, 2011, Tour Sidway 6:00pm; Meeting, 6:30pm, MSLT

Monday, October 17, 2011, Meeting, 6:30pm, MSLT

Monday, October 31, 2011, Joint Town Board/School Board Meeting, 6:30pm, MSLT

Executive Session

Adjourn