September 17, 2007

Transcribed 9/19/2007

 

Regular meeting of the Pittsford Area Schools Board of Education was held with Robert Clarke, Mike Fowler, Pete Wines, Denese Belson, David Billington, Cindy Fenton and Brian Hoard being present.

 

Mr. Shaw, Superintendent, and Mr. Pelham, High School Principal were present from the administrative staff.

 

President Robert Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Clarke asked the Board of Education and audience to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Pete Wines to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the August 20, 2007, regular meeting minutes.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Brian Hoard to pay the bills.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

No visitors addressed the Board.

 

Mr. Shaw reported that the district has received its School Report Card.  The elementary scored a C and the high school scored a B.  The school year has started and everything is running smoothly, especially with the new start time of 8:00 a.m.  Congratulations went out to the Boys’ Basketball Team for its Good Sports are Winners Award.

 

The negotiation committee will meet on Wednesday, September 19th at 4:00 p.m. with the custodians to review their contract.

 

Professional Development for the teachers will be held on Monday, September 24th.  This is also Fair Day and there will be no school for students.

 

Mr. Shaw notified the Board that he would be attending the New Superintendent and Fall MASA Conference.  He will be out of the office September 24 through September 28.

 

The Student Council will be holding a Blood Drive on Monday, October 1st in the small gym.

 

Mr. Shaw and Brian Hoard attended a Collaboration of Services meeting in Lansing on September 17th.

 

A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Cindy Fenton to retain SHW Group as architects for a 2008 bond proposal.  The motion carried (unanimous).

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Brian Hoard to appoint Martha J. Marcero, of Thrun Law Firm, P.C., to serve as hearing officer for the grievance hearings conducted on September 17, 2007, and to make procedural and evidentiary rulings on behalf of the Board of Education.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Dave Billington to approve the annual Cedar Point trip organized by the PRIDE program.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Dave Billington to accept the resignation of Michelle Staggs as Girls Junior Varsity Basketball coach.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Denese Belson to hire Aaron Belgrien for the position of middle/high school English teacher.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to hire Amy Chisholm as noon-duty supervisor for the first semester of 2007/08.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Cindy Fenton to hire Dave Roberts as recess duty teacher for 2007/08.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Brian Hoard to accept the Community Action Agency Head-Start contract for food service as presented.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Pete Wines to accept the Community Action Agency Head-Start contract for transportation services as presented.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

Mr. Pelham reported that the high school is down about 8 students this year.  He stated that they are working with the seniors in scheduling retakes of the ACT test, which is held at the district now. He has received a lot of positive feedback on the Pinnacle program.  The National Honor Society Induction will be held on October 8th.  Graduation will be held May 18, 2008.

 

Mr. Shaw reported that Grandparent’s Day was a huge success this past week.  Picture day is September 19th.  The elementary fall fundraiser will kickoff on September 20th and MEAP testing will be held October 8 through 26. 

 

Student representatives were unable to attend this month’s board meeting.

 

Mr. Shaw presented the Board with goals for Mr. Pelham along with an informational administrative compensation formula.

There will be a board workshop session on Wednesday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to discuss school policies, collaboration of services, and a school bond.

 

A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington to go into executive session at 7:45 p.m. for a grievance hearing.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington to come out of executive session at 8:50 p.m.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.  The motion carried (unanimous).

 

 

 

 

 

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Denese Belson, Secretary

Board of Education