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ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMIRA, NEW YORK

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

EFA-Community Room October 3, 2007 933 Hoffman Street 6:00 pm Executive Session Elmira, NY 14905 7:00 pm Meeting MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Vice President Michael Crimmins called the Special Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:12 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ATTENDANCE Present: Michael Crimmins, Lynn Grottenthaler, Robin Long,

Rodney Strange, Mary Beth Turner Student Representatives: Alternative High School Representative Justin Kinney, Elmira Free Academy Student Representative Hunter Reed, Southside High School Student Representative Adam Sandore Others: Dr. Raymond Bryant, David Gleason, Joseph Hochreiter, Christine Mecke, Attorney John Ryan, Robert Van Keuren Absent: Timothy Blandford, Anthony Fisher, Dan Hurley, Ethel Stroman

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mrs. Long moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board

approve the agenda with the following changes: • Add Riverside Bid as Consent Item I-6 • Add Booth & Fassett Change Orders as consent item I-7 • Add St. Joseph’s contract as New Business item H-2 • Move Consent Item I-3-Approval of Chemung Canal

Trust Company Corporate Resolution to New Business H-3

Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Long moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board

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move into Executive Session for discussions about proposed, pending or current litigation, collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; also included for motion Mrs. Long moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that Mrs. Long be appointed Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Clerk. (6:17 p.m.). Also invited into Executive Session were Joe Hochreiter, Bob Van Keuren, Christine Mecke, Dave Gleason and Attorney John Ryan. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman Janet M. Watson Board Clerk

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board return to Open Session. (7:00 p.m.) Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman Robin Long Clerk Pro Tem

RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m. AUDITORIUM-ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Dr. Bryant presented his Greater Expectations Education Plan to various administrators, staff and community members. (Copy available in Clerk’s Supplemental File) Dr. Bryant discussed the accomplishments the district has achieved and spoke about the initiatives that are designed to help schools meet their goals.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT GST BOCES Programs and Regional Data Anthony Micha, District Superintendent Update on Payroll Audit and Follow-Up Eugene Cvik and David Gleason

Mr. Anthony Micha, District Superintendent of GST BOCES presented a slide show to the Board. Mr. Micha began his presentation by stating that for the first time all schools in the district have met Annual Yearly Progress. (AYP). Mr. Micha also discussed the six Core Questions for Collaborative Inquiry which are:

1. Which students are learning and which students are not learning?

2. What concepts, skills & content are they learning and what is not being learned?

3. Is my curriculum aligned with what is being tested? 4. Do I have the appropriate “time on task”? 5. Are the materials at the correct instructional level? 6. Is my instructional technique matched to the “learning

pathway” of all of students? He continued his report by discussing the regional student achievement results from the New York State Assessments and graduation statistics. (Copy available in Clerk’s Supplemental File) Mr. Eugene Cvik and Mr. Gleason addressed the Board in regards to the Winter audit of 2006. Mr. Gleason stated that Mrs. Jessica Lawrence, Internal Auditor, came to him with twelve items that needed to be addressed. To date seven of those items have been addressed. The five items that still remain are as follows:

1. Collect signature stamps from district employees 2. Discontinue use of signature stamps for time sheets and

purchase orders 3. Monitoring the activity of the Master File 4. Filing process for substitute teachers 5. Union contracts-vacation time

Mr. Cvik stated that he looked at the audit as a tool to make things more productive. He also stated that he met with ADP which is a software application for payroll. Mr. Gleason and Mr. Cvik also discussed MUNIS which the district currently uses and moving towards the WIN CAP program.

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Mr. Strange asked when they anticipated moving our district from MUNIS to another program. Mr. Steve Manning, Manager of Computer Services at BOCES stated that this coming January 2008 they will begin working with Elmira Heights and Odessa and they anticipate that January of 2009 Elmira, Waverly and Watkins Glen are slated for the conversion and are looking at July 2009 to have the system up and running. Dr. Bryant stated that when we move to another program we will lose some flexibility. He stated that we can move sooner, but if the modular isn’t completed, the system will be ineffective. Mrs. Long asked if all the districts have to be on the same system and Mr. Manning said they did not have to use the same system. Mr. Gleason and Mr. Cvik stated that they are looking at WIN-CAP and Finance Manager Programs and that their main objective is to provide our district with the most efficient program. Mr. Micha introduced Margaret Munson who has operated WIN-CAP at BOCES and offered her expertise as a great reference for our district.

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Welliver McGuire Report Keystone Associates, Architects, Engineers & Surveyors, LLC

Mr. Russ Robinson from Welliver McGuire stated the preconstruction activities and asbestos abatement of the house is complete and the site work began October 1st. The project status reports are available in the Clerk’s Supplemental File. Mr. Crimmins asked about the Broadway Roof issue and Mr. Robinson stated that it will probably be in next month’s report. Mr. Crimmins also asked Mr. Gleason if there were plans with the funds that were left over from the 88 million dollars. Mr. Gleason stated that he plans to bring to the Board the difference between what was spent and what we are obligated to spend. Mike Swasta from Keystone Associates informed the Board that the Southside High School mid-phase documents were delivered to SED and he expects to receive them anytime. Mr. Swasta also stated that the construction documents are expected to be sent to SED on October 10th. He reported that the EFA project is a little behind schedule and that the schematic design cost estimates will be ready on October 15th. Mr. Robinson from Welliver McGuire stated that he does not feel that the project is in jeopardy at this time and is approximately four weeks behind schedule. Mr. Swasta also reported that Diven and Hendy school project schematic design

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documents were sent to SED on September 11th and that the pending costs are on budget, but Diven School is slightly high. Mrs. Turner asked why the EFA project was behind schedule and Mr. Swasta stated that they have put a conservative effort on Hendy and Southside High School. Mr. Swasta informed the Board that he has met with Welliver McGuire to develop strategies regarding timelines on projects and will continue to build on that relationship. Mr. Gleason asked Mr. Swasta to discuss the piles at Southside High School. Mr. Swasta informed the Board that they are in the process of designing a building with a steel pile system. They have elevated the floor about 8” and it is a very gradual slope.

VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

Mr. Bob Woods, former Board member addressed the Board with his concerns regarding a flyer he read for a trip to black colleges in New York. The flyer stated that this was for African American students; he wondered why all students were not invited to this event. He also would like to know how the block scheduling is coming along at EFA. He also has concerns with dates of projects being changed with Keystone Associates.

NEW BUSINESS NYSSBA Resolution (Voting Delegate) Approval of St. Joseph’s Hospital Contract

Mr. Crimmins suggested to the Board that this document be reviewed and be brought back to the Board at the October 17th meeting. He felt that there were hot button items that need to be discussed. Everyone was in favor of bringing this document back for approval at the October 17th meeting. Mrs. Long stated that she will be our delegate from the Board but she would like to know if one of the other Board members could be appointed as an alternate in case she is unable to attend. Mr. Crimmins volunteered to be the alternate for Mrs. Long. Mrs. Long moved, seconded by Mrs. Grottenthaler that the Board approve the contract with St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, New York. Mr. Crimmins reminded the Board that it was their policy not to vote on contracts brought to the Board the night they are to be approved. The Board needs time to review these contracts before they approve them. Mr. Gleason explained that this contract is for the students of the

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Chemung Canal Trust Company Corporate Resolution

district that receive Occupational and Physical Therapy Services from St Joseph’s Hospital and they have already provided services for these students for the month of September. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board postpones the Chemung Canal Trust Company Corporate Resolution and vote on this resolution no later than the October 17th meeting. Mr. Gleason stated that there is no corporate resolution with the Chemung Canal Trust Company. Mr. Crimmins asked Attorney Ryan to set up a meeting so that this resolution can be discussed and brought back to the Board for its approval no later than the October 17th meeting. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman

CONSENT ITEMS Minutes Financial Report Treasurer’s Report HSBC Bank v. City of Elmira and Capim Development v. City of Elmira Tax Certiorari Proceedings Committee on Special Education Recommendations Approve bids for Riverside

Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mrs. Turner that the Board approve the following Consent Items. Approve the minutes of the September 19, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Accept the Treasurer’s Reports for June 2007 as presented. Authorize the District to intervene in these tax certiorari proceedings to protect the district’s interest in these cases, and that the Board of Education further authorize the district to pay one-half of the expense for the preparation of an appraisal by Midland Appraisal Associates, Inc. (David Schwaner), said amount not to exceed $2,350. Approve the placement of students classified by the District Committee on Special Education (CSE) Teams. Approve the lowest, responsive, responsible bids meeting

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Elementary School Change Orders

specifications in the total amount of $9,548,400.00 and award the contracts to Lobar, Inc. for general trades work, Piccirilli-Slavik & Vincent Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for HVAC and plumbing work, Matco Electric Corporation for electrical and technology work, and to Capital Environmental Services, Inc. for asbestos abatement work as per bid tabulation. Approves the Fassett Elementary School Project Change Order No. GC-030 in the amount of $22,522.00 Approves the Booth School Project Change Order No EC-001 in the amount of $50,553.50. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman

PERSONNEL Mrs. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board

approve the Personnel Packet and Addendum with the following changes:

• Remove the Diven Elementary newly created teaching position

• Remove the EFA Varsity Bowling Coach position from the packet.

RETIREMENT Administrative Thomas L. Howe Assignment: Assistant Principal/Elmira Free Academy Effective Date: February 15, 2008 Years of Service: 32 years RESIGNATIONS Non-Instructional Debra K. Gilboy Assignment: 25-Hour 12:1:2 Teacher Aide/Broadway Middle School Effective Date: September 28, 2007

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Assignment: Food Service Helper/George M. Diven Elementary School Effective Date: September 17, 2007 Jodi A. Ward Assignment: 30-Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School Effective Date: October 31, 2007 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Instructional Susan A. Elliott Assignment: Music/Broadway Middle School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 25, 2007 through November 12, 2007 ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIONS

Instructional Position: Teaching Assistant Location: Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: Reading Support Services Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: Special Aid Position: Elementary Teacher (1.0) Location: Fassett Elementary School Justification: Enrollment Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: General Non-Instructional Position: 25-Hour Teacher Aide Location: Fassett Elementary School Justification: Increased Enrollment Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: General ABOLISHMENT OF

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POSITION Instructional Position: Reading Teacher (1.0) Location: Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: October 4, 2007 Effective Date: To replace with a (1.0) Teaching Assistant position Budget: Grant Funded * EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT The following appointment which is marked as *Emergency Appointment is made as emergency conditional appointment which is valid for twenty (20) business days from date of effective appointment or until a conditional clearance is obtained from the State Education Department (SED), whichever occurs first. The following emergency conditional appointment is made to the positions indicated and the Board hereby determines the following:

1. The District has been unable to fill the vacancy despite good faith efforts which would have allowed sufficient time for SED clearance or conditional clearance.

2. There is no other qualified person available to fill the vacancy temporarily. The position needs to be filled to maintain services, which the District is legally required to provide, or services which are necessary to protect the health, education or safety of students and staff. APPOINTMENTS *Emergency Appointment Michelle M. Reeves Assignment: Reading/Riverside Elementary @Washington School Justification: Newly Created Effective Date: October 4, 2007, contingent upon passing a drug screening and

fingerprint clearance Tenure Date: October 4, 2010 Tenure Area: Reading Certification: Literacy Birth-Grade 6, initial

Literacy Grades 5-12, initial Pre K, K and Grades 1-6, initial

Salary: $38,694, step 2 (B+35+M), prorated Background: MS, Elmira College, Major: Literacy; BS, Mansfield University,

Major: Elementary Education Experience: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Corning-Painted Post (New

York) City School District (1 year); Student teacher, Elmira City School District; Student teacher, Corning-Painted Post (New York) City School District

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William B. Halaiko Assignment: Support Teacher/Notre Dame High School Effective Date: September 5, 2007 Budget: Special Aid Non - Instructional Non-Competitive Probationary *Emergency Appointment Marjorie L. Arnold Assignment: 20-Hour Teacher Aide/Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Sherrill Palmer Effective Date: October 9, 2007 Salary: $5,500, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Wendy L. Bush Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Harriet Halliday Effective Date: October 3, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Jennifer R. Graham Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Broadway Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Ann Donovan Effective Date: October 9, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Barbara A. Hillman Assignment: Food Service Helper/Elmira Free Academy Justification: Replacement/Nancy Barnes Effective Date: October 1, 2007 Salary: $3,968, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Betty L. Nichols Assignment: Food Service Helper/Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Margaret Weston Effective Date: October 1, 2007 Salary: $3,968, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Kay M. Roof Assignment: 25-Hour School Monitor/Elmira Free Academy Justification: Replacement/Gloria VanHouten Effective Date: September 20, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated

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*Emergency Appointment Daniel F. Thomas Assignment: 25-Hour School Monitor/Ernie Davis Middle School Justification: Replacement/Jessica Jernberg Effective Date: October 9, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated Barbara S. Walton Assignment: 20-Hour Teacher Aide/George M. Diven Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Veleta Stevens Effective Date: October 9, 2007 Salary: $5,500, step 1, prorated ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST

Instructional Additions Substitute Teacher Diane L. Bauer Deborah C. Breen Debra K. Gilboy Rachel L. Kimble Heather Laughlin Nikki Jo Shadduck Mary E. Stein Ian M. Stone Kami D. Stone Courtney R. Supple Deletions Substitute Teacher Patrick M. Ferreira Elizabeth A. Hartnett Michael B. Hoose Julia L. Murphy

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Additions Teacher Aides Dawn M. Lown Sheral A. Nelson Licensed Practical Nurse Priscilla J. deGrunchy STIPENDS Administrative Establishment of Position Position: Evening Principal Location: District Wide Justification: Student Success Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: General APPOINTMENT Class 5 Megan J. Anderson Booth Year Book Advisor Year 1 $1,593 prorated Athletic Pertinent Information: Payment will be made in accordance

with the District/Elmira Teachers Association Agreement SENIOR HIGH WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENTS Southside High School Dwayne A. Bolt Assignment: Varsity Bowling Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: Non-Certified Occupation: F.M. Howell Inc. Background: United States Marine Corp Experience: Bowling/Southside High School (4 years)

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John W. Fesetch Assignment: Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $5,567, step 3, class 1 Certification: Non-Certified Occupation: New York State Division for Youth Background: 2 years college, Keuka College Experience: Varsity Boys Basketball/Southside High School (2 years);

Basketball/Elmira City School District at various levels (6 years); Junior Varsity Basketball/Corning West (1 year)

Kara E. Fletcher Assignment: Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,773, step 3, class 2 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/Southside High School Background: BS, SUNY Cortland Experience: Junior Varsity Girls Basketball/Southside High School (2 years);

Junior Varsity Girls Soccer/Southside High School (2 years); Modified Girls Soccer Assistant/Candor; Played soccer, basketball, softball at Elmira Free Academy

Mary Ann LaMont Assignment: Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,042, step 3, class 4 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/George M. Diven & Riverside Elementary

Schools Background: MS, Elmira College; BS, State University of New York at

Cortland Experience: Junior Varsity Winter Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (4

years); Junior Varsity Fall Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Intramurals/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary (2 years); Background in dance and gymnastics

Laura S. Littlefield Assignment: Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,773, step 3, class 2 Certification: Special Education Occupation: Special Education/Elmira Free Academy Background: BS, Daemen College Experience: Junior Varsity Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years);

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Modified Girls Soccer/Ernie Davis Middle School (3 years); Varsity Softball Volunteer Assistant (2 years)

Robert S. Moore Assignment: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $5,567, step 3, class 1 Certification: Non-Certified Occupation: General Manager, CFO of Perry & Carroll Insurance Background: JD Civil, Syracuse University College of Law; BA, Hamilton

College Experience: Varsity Girls Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Junior

Varsity Girls Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Volunteer Assistant (2 years); Elmira Lady Express AAU Coach (1 year)

Laurel S. Sherman Assignment: Varsity Cheerleading Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/Elmira Free Academy Background: MS, Elmira College; BS, Mansfield State University Experience: Varsity Cheerleading Fall and Winter/Elmira Free Academy (4

years) District Benjamin J. Cardamone Jr. Assignment: Varsity Winter Track Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $5,567, step 3, class 1 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/Broadway Middle School Background: MS, Elmira College, BA, Cortland State University Experience: Varsity Girls Track/Southside High School (4 years); Varsity

Girls Track Assistant/Southside High School (14 years); Varsity and Modified Cross-Country/Southside High School (7 years); Varsity Winter Track/District (3 years); Varsity Winter Track Assistant (5 years); Varsity Winter Track Assistant/Southside High School (1 year); Varsity Boys Spring Track/Southside High School (20 years); Varsity Winter Track Assistant/District (2 years)

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Sally A. Deane

Assignment: Varsity Winter Track Assistant Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: English/Reading Occupation: Reading Teacher/Ernie Davis Middle School Background: MS, Elmira College; BA, Elmira College Experience: Varsity Boys Track Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (7 years);

Varsity Cross Country/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Winter Track Assistant/District (2 years)

Gregory A. Grund Assignment: Varsity Winter Track Assistant Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: Science Occupation: Science/Southside High School Background: MS, Elmira College; BS, University of Rhode Island Experience: Varsity Boys Spring Track/Southside High School (20 years);

Varsity Winter Track Assistant/District (3 years) David C. Guyette Assignment: Varsity Wrestling Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $5,567, step 3, class 1 Certification: Math Occupation: Math/Southside High School Background: BS, SUNY Oneonta Experience: Varsity Wrestling/District (3 years); Junior Varsity

Wrestling/District (2 years) Carl M. Ostrander Assignment: Varsity Boys Diving Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $2,829, step 2, class 3 Certification: Non-Certified Occupation: Corning Community College Student Background: Currently a College Student Experience: Girls Diving/District (2 years); Boys Diving /District (1 year);

Volunteer Boys Diving (1 year)

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David J. Perkins

Assignment: Varsity Winter Track Assistant Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: Social Studies Occupation: Social Studies/Ernie Davis Middle School Background: MS, BA, Alfred University Experience: Varsity Winter Track/District (3 years); Junior Varsity Football

Assistant/Elmira Fee Academy (3 years); Junior Varsity Football Assistant (2 years); Varsity Wrestling/District (2 years); Varsity Boys Spring Track Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Varsity Girls Spring Track/Elmira Free Academy (5 years)

Stephen Woodworth Assignment: Varsity Boys Swimming Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $5,567, step 3, class 1 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/Elmira Free Academy Background: MS, Elmira College, BS, Springfield College Experience: Varsity Boys Swimming/District (2 years); Assistant Varsity

Football/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Varsity Girls Tennis/Elmira Free Academy (4 years); Junior Varsity Softball/Elmira Free Academy (1 year); Varsity Swimming and Diving/Elmira Free Academy (8 years); Varsity Girls Swimming/Elmira Free Academy (2 years)

MODIFIED WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENTS Ernie Davis Middle School Middle School Boys Basketball – 8th Grade David M. Stonitsch Class 4 Step 3 $3,042 Middle School Boys Basketball – 7th Grade Edward F. Groff Class 4 Step 3 $3,042 Middle School Girls Basketball – 8th Grade David M. Stonitsch Class 4 Step 2 $2,645 Middle School Girls Basketball – 7th Grade Edward F. Groff Class 4 Step 3 $3,042 Broadway Middle School Middle School Boys Basketball – 7th Grade Eric Tillotson Class 4 Step 2 $2,645 Middle School Girls Basketball – 8th Grade Sheena M. Scouten Class 4 Step 2 $2,645 Wrestling Thomas J. Wilson Class 4 Step 3 $3,042

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NON-PAID COACHING APPOINTMENTS Elmira Free Academy Varsity Boys Basketball Bryan J. Kurcoba, contingent upon passing New

York State fingerprint clearance ADDENDUM RETIREMENT Instructional Michelene C. Joseph Assignment: Elementary/Pine City Elementary School Effective Date: January 6, 2008 RESIGNATIONS Instructional Erica M. Agan Assignment: Spanish Teacher/Broadway Middle School Effective Date: October 28, 2007 Non-Instructional Joann E. Harris Assignment: 25-Hour 12:1:2 Teacher Aide/Southside High School Effective Date: September 4, 2007 Joann R. Majesky Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Hendy Avenue Elementary School Effective Date: October 12, 2007 LEAVES OF ABSENCE Instructional Jennifer A. Dominick Assignment: Elementary/Parley Coburn Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Extension Effective Date: October 1, 2007 through October 26, 2007 Janet R. Winfield Assignment: Special Education/Broadway Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 17, 2007 through October 19, 2007

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Non-Instructional Delores A. Burns Assignment: Senior Account Clerk Typist/Administration Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 17, 2007 through December 2, 2007 Cheryl M. Carter Assignment: 30-Hour Teacher Aide/Fassett Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 27, 2007 through November 1, 2007 Ruth A. Miele Assignment: 30-Hour Teacher Aide/Parley Coburn Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 28, 2007 through November 15, 2007 Mary E. Rose Assignment: Bus Driver/Bus Garage Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 24, 2007 through December 10, 2007 Melody A. Stewart Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Fassett Elementary School Reason: Long Term Leave Extension Effective Date: September 26, 2007 through November 12, 2007 ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIONS

Non-Instructional Position: Clerk-Typist (10 Month) Location: District Wide Justification: Support Mentoring Program Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: Grant Position: Youth Counselor (2) Location: District Wide Justification: Provide services for at risk youth Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Budget: Federal

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* EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

The following appointment which is marked as *Emergency Appointment is made as emergency conditional appointment which is valid for twenty (20) business days from date of effective appointment or until a conditional clearance is obtained from the State Education Department (SED), whichever occurs first. The following emergency conditional appointment is made to the positions indicated and the Board hereby determines the following:

3. The District has been unable to fill the vacancy despite good faith efforts which would have allowed sufficient time for SED clearance or conditional clearance.

4. There is no other qualified person available to fill the vacancy temporarily. The position needs to be filled to maintain services, which the District is legally required to provide, or services which are necessary to protect the health, education or safety of students and staff. APPOINTMENTS Administrative Special Assignment *Emergency Appointment Wendell T. Binley Assignment: Interim Assistant Principal/George M. Diven Elementary School Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Salary: Dailey Per Diem Rate $425.00 Non Instructional Non-Competitive Probationary *Emergency Appointment Melanie R. Burge Assignment: 25-Hour 12:1:2 Teacher Aide/Elmira Free Academy Justification: Replacement/Stefka Trifoso Effective Date: October 9, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated Joann R. Majesky Assignment: Registered Nurse/Alternative High/ Thomas K. Beecher

Elementary Schools Justification: Replacement/Tracy Schiefen Effective Date: October 12, 2007 Salary: $21,002, step 1, prorated

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ADDITIONS/DELETION TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST Instructional Additions Substitute Teachers Ian S. Milliken William P. Myers Melissa A. White Deletion Susan M. Santell STIPEND Administrative Timothy T. Hassen Assignment: Evening Principal/District Wide Salary: $12,000 Effective Date: October 4, 2007 Motion Carried:

Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman

EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the

Board move into Executive Session for the collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; also included for motion Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board appoint Mrs. Long Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Clerk. (9:12 p.m.) Also invited into Executive Session were Dave Gleason, Robert Van Keuren, Christine Mecke, Joe Hochreiter and Attorney John Ryan.

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Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman Janet M. Watson Board Clerk

RETURN TO OPEN Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mrs. Grottenthaler that the

Board return to Open Session. (10:53 p.m.) Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman Robin Long Clerk Pro Tem

ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the

meeting be adjourned. (10:53 p.m.) Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Grottenthaler, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Fisher, Hurley, Stroman