September 15, 2008

Transcribed 09/16/2008

A regular meeting of the Pittsford Area Schools Board of Education was held with members Robert Clarke, Mike Fowler, Pete Wines, Denese Belson, Craig Armstrong, Dave Billington and Cindy Fenton being present.

Mr. Shaw, Superintendent and Elementary Principal, and Mr. T.G. Cook, Secondary 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 Mike Fowler to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the August 18, 2008, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried (unanimous).

Mr. Shaw shared with the Board information about the Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative in grades K-8^th.

Miss Maresia Riggs, 2^nd grader, accompanied by her mother and grandmother, Ms. Karen Riggs and Ms. Jean Karr, respectively, presented Mr. Shaw with a thank you card and extended their gratitude to him for his support. Miss Riggs stated, “You rock Mr. Shaw”.

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

Mr. Shaw thanked the many parents who helped install the new playground equipment on August 22^nd.

Mr. Shaw reported that the elementary had earned an “A” and the High School/Junior High School had earned a “B” on the State of Michigan School Report Card.

Mr. Shaw informed the Board that he had accepted Teresa Ryan’s resignations as 11^th grade class advisor, 8^th grade girls’ basketball coach, and 7^th grade volleyball coach.

Current student enrollment as of Friday, September 12^th was 649, comprised of 310 elementary students and 339 secondary students.

Mr. Shaw advised the Board that he would be out of the office September 23^rd through September 26^th to attend the MASA Fall State Superintendent’s Conference.

Mr. Cook shared the results of the MME and ACT results from last school year. It was noted that last year all 11^th grade students were required to take the ACT test; previously, students chose to take the ACT.

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Dave Billington that the Board of Education hire Sealcoating Plus to repair the cracks in the track at a cost of $7,500. Members voting yes: Dave Billington, Pete Wines, Craig Armstrong. Members voting no: Mike Fowler, Cindy Fenton, Denese Belson, and Robert Clarke. Motion failed 4-3.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton that the Board of Education use First Agency for student athletic insurance. The motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Christine Ward presented the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. She reported that the district had received an unqualified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance issued on audited financial statements.

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Denese Belson that the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 audit as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Mike Fowler that the Board of Education hire Ms. Heather Monahan as intervention teacher for the 2008-2009 school year at 66% time. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Denese Belson that the Board of Education hire Mr. Steve Spahr as Spanish Club Advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington that the Board of Education hire Ms. Kristy Saunders as 7^th grade volleyball coach for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Craig Armstrong and seconded by Dave Billington that the Board of Education hire Mr. Zachary Lee as middle school football coach for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Denese Belson that the Board of Education hire Ms. Trish Weaver as NHS advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Craig Armstrong that the Board of Education hire Mr. Tracy O’Haver as high school lunch period supervisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton that the Board of Education hire Ms. Amy Chisholm as middle school lunch period supervisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Robert Clarke that the Board of Education hire Ms. Amy Chisholm as elementary recess supervisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton that the Board of Education hire Ms. Laura Wilson as 9^th grade class advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Pete Wines and seconded by Denese Belson that the Board of Education hire Ms. Wanda Ervans as student council advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Pete Wines that the Board of Education hire Mr. Christopher Hodos as 10^th grade class advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Pete Wines that the Board of Education hire Mr. Brian Spitler as 11^th grade class advisor for the 2008-2009 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Dave Billington that the Board of Education approve the cooperative agreement with Hudson Area Schools to provide educational services to Sacred Heart School contingent upon review by legal counsel. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Shaw reported that grandparent’s day was well attended and that the first fire drill of the school year went well.

Mr. Cook reported that Homecoming is this Friday, fair day is September 22^nd, picture day is September 30^th, and parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for October 7^th.

There was discussion regarding busing.

A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Mike Fowler to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

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Denese Belson, Secretary

Board of Education