PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO Box 579, County Line Road
Yorkshire, NY 14173
FUTURE MEETINGS
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
February 15, 2005 Regular Meeting – 7 PM
Middle School Tour
March 1, 2005
Regular Meeting – 7 PM
Arcade Elementary Tour
Meeting called to order at __________ with _________________ presiding.
ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Neil Kattermann, President
Michael Conroy, Vice President
Raymond Haberer, District Clerk
Pauline Skeels
Heinke Lillenstein
Cindy Bradfield
John Michael Galvin
Steven Markham
Faye Spencer
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ADMINISTRATION:
Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent
Jeffrey Petrus. Business Administrator
Terry Grajek, High School Principal
Sharon Huff, High School Asst. Principal
James Graczyk. Athletic Director
Ravo Root, Middle School Principal
Christian Cornwell, Middle School Asst. Principal
Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal
Michael Medden, Delevan Elementary Principal
Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal
Michael Lucow, Special Education Director
Kim Oar, Asst. Special Education Director
Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction
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PIONEER BOARD OF EDUCATION - 1 YEAR GOALS:
The purpose of the board goals are to insure that student needs are met so that the
whole Pioneer student body continues to meet and exceed the federal and state
standards prior to their deadline dates.
1. Based on board-adopted vision and mission statements that define the district’s educational
purpose, the board and superintendent will complete the development of a strategic plan
for the district by January 1, 2005.
2. The board will require the development of new data-based reports by March 1, 2004 for
student achievement and financial health to direct budget development.
3. The board will focus on its role in policy making by developing new or revised policies on
urgent issues throughout the year, and by reviewing and adopting a comprehensively
revised policy manual by June 2004
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
REGULAR SESSION
1.
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
1.1
2.
PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.
Presentation and Tour of High School Programs
Report on Student Scholarships and Awards – Sharon Huff, Assistant Principal and
Maria Pecenco, Counselor
Update on School Food Services – Cate Pritchard, Food Service Director
DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.
Public Comment
Board Report
Superintendent report
Board Policy discussion/work session (approximately 30 minutes)
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM:
4.1
The Board of Education moves to add addendum to the agenda of the February 1,
2005 meeting.
Motion by __________
_____Aye
5.
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
BUSINESS/FINANCE
CONSENT VOTE:
5.1
Superintendent recommends the board approve the following items:
 Minutes of January 18, 2005 meeting
Motion by __________
_____Aye
6.
OLD BUSINESS
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
7.
February 1, 2005
NEW BUSINESS
7.1
The superintendent recommends the board approve the increase in the standard
mileage rate from $.375 per mile to $.405 per mile as recommended by the IRS
effective January 1, 2005. posted
Motion by __________
_____Aye
7.2
_____Nay
Fundraiser
Winterfest collection
sites
Motion by __________
_____Aye
_____Nay
Date
February 11, 2005 through
February 13, 2005
Purpose
Collecting funds for
the tsunami victims
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
The superintendent recommends the board approve, contingent upon the
superintendent’s receipt by March 11, 2005 a minimum of 15 eligible teachers’ written
declarations of intended June 2005 retirement, offering a 2005 Pioneer Central School
District retirement incentive to each eligible teacher as a non-elective employer
contribution to the employee’s chosen 403(b) in the amount of $20,000, subject to the
contribution limits as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code, Section 415(c). posted
Motion by __________
_____Aye
7.4
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
The superintendent recommends approval of the following fund raiser for the 20042005 school year: posted
Organization
Pioneer PRO
7.3
Seconded by __________
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
The superintendent recommends the board approve the establishment of the following
scholarships: posted
Scholarship
Llewellyn Nourse Sr. Memorial
Award
$350
Bessie Nourse Memorial
$350
Llewellyn Nourse Jr. Memorial
$350
Olladene M. Nourse Award
$350
Motion by __________
_____Aye
_____Nay
Eligible Students
A boy or girl attending any college or university
and pursuing a degree in a medically related field
A boy or girl attending any college or university
and pursuing a degree in teaching
A boy or girl attending any college or university
and majoring in an agriculturally related field
A boy or girl attending any college or university
and majoring in a business related field
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
7.5
The superintendent recommends the board approve Jody Wangelin as a parent
representative for the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on
Special education.
Motion by __________
_____Aye
8.
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
PERSONNEL
8.1
Leaves of Absence
EMPLOYEE
Deborah
Schnell
Rebecca
Niklas
Maila Mattson
Barbara
Basher
POSITION
Elementary
Teacher
Special
Education
Teacher
Elementary
Teacher
English Teacher
DATE
SUBMITTED
01/20/2005
DATE EFFECTIVE
January 20, 2005 through
approximately March 30, 2005
February 10, 2005 through
approximately May 5, 2005
Family Medical
Leave (unpaid)
Family Medical
Leave (unpaid)
1/20/2005
Extended through August 31, 2005
Unpaid
01/25/2005
March 11, 2005 through March 24,
2005
Family Medical
Leave (unpaid)
01/14/2005
Motion by _______________
_____Aye
8.2
COMMENTS
_____Nay
Seconded by _______________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Substitute Teacher/Tutor Appointments
NAME
Melissa Ladowski
Richard Gilbert
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science in Physical
Education
Pursuing Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education
CERTIFICATION
GRADE LEVEL
SUBJECTS
All
All
All
All
Application filed
N/A
All individuals listed are fingerprinted and have full clearance for employment and All substitutes have been
approved by the Principals and the Director of Special Education.
Motion by _______________
_____Aye
8.3
_____Nay
Seconded by _______________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Student Teacher/Intern Approval
NAME
Susan Wangelin
Julie Mitrowski
Alicia Pries
BUILDING
Arcade Elementary
Middle School/Special Education
High School
Motion by _______________
_____Aye
_____Nay
COLLEGE
Medaille
GCC
Canisius
Seconded by _______________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
NOTES
Observer Only
Observer Only
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
8.4
February 1, 2005
Volunteer Appointment
NAME
BUILDING/ACTIVITY
Randy Bowen
Arcade Elementary
NOTES
High School Student observing aside from
regular school day
All individuals listed above were recommended by building principals or athletic director
Motion by _______________
_____Aye
9.
_____Nay
Seconded by _______________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1
Placements of children with disabilities
February 16, 2004 – High School 1A
January 20, 2005 – Preschool 2A-2D
January 20, 2005 – High School 3A-3K
January 21, 2005 – Delevan Elementary 4A-4E
January 24, 2005 – Middle School 5A-5C
Janaury 27, 2005 – Arcade Elementary 6A-6B
Motion by _______________
_____Aye
_____Nay
Seconded by _______________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
For the board to enter into Executive Session (for purpose as specified in the open meeting
law) at ________ AM/PM
Motion by __________
_____Aye
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accept/Rejected
Executive Session ended at _________ AM/PM and regular meeting resumed.
11. CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD INFO
Rural Schools Association newsletter
12. ADJOURNMENT
Superintendent recommends that the board adjourn meeting at _______ AM/PM.
Motion by __________
_____Aye
_____Nay
Seconded by __________
_____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
13. IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION
April 7, 2005 – BOCES Annual Meeting 6:00 PM at the Center at Olean
April 25, 2005 – Vote on BOCES Administrative Budget and elect BOCES board members.
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
ATTACHMENTS
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
ATT. #9.1
YORKSHIRE-PIONEER DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
High School Committee on Special Education – 02/16/04
1A
Student: 000007026
Placement: 8:1+1/Ormsby
Classification: Emotional Disturbance
(Periodic Review)
Committee on Preschool Special Education – 01/20/05
2A
2B
Student: 000000406
Placement: Itinerant Teacher/Nursery School
Classification: Preschool Student With a Disability
(Amendment)
Student: 000000442
Placement: Related Services/Homebased
Classification: Preschool Student With a Disability
(Amendment)
2C
Student: 000000477
Placement: Related Service/Nursery School
Classification: Preschool Student With a Disability
2D
Student: 000000476
Placement: Related Service/Homebased
Classification: Preschool Student With a Disability
(New Referral)
(New Referral)
High School Committee on Special Education – 01/20/05
3A
Student: 000500867
Placement: 15:1
Classification: Learning Disability
3B
Student: 000007184
Placement: Related Service
Classification: Visual Impairment Including Blindness
3C
3D
3E
3F
3G
(Reevaluation)
(Periodic Review)
Student: 000500456
Placement: 15:1
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
Student: 000007321
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
Student: 000006415
Placement: 12:1 3:1
Classification: Multiple Disabilities
(Reevaluation)
Student: 000006424
Placement: Student Not Classified
Classification: Non-Disabled
(New Referral)
Student: 000008253
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
February 1, 2005
3H
Student: 000501886
Placement: 8:1+1
Classification: Emotional Disturbance
(Periodic Review)
3I
Student: 000006361
Placement: 15:1
Classification: Learning Disability
(Periodic Review)
3J
Student: 000005059
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
3K
Student: 900237087
Placement: 8:1+1
Classification: Emotional Disturbance
(New Referral)
Delevan Elementary Committee on Special Education – 01/21/05
4A
Student: 000501363
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(New Referral)
4B
Student: 000501393
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(New Referral)
4C
Student: 000502585
Placement: Related Service
Classification: Speech or Language Impairment
(Transfer/Intake)
4D
Student: 000502056
Placement: Related Service
Classification: Speech or Language Impairment
(Transfer/Intake)
4E
Student: 000501553
Placement: BOCES 12:1+1
Classification: Speech or Language Impairment
(Amendment)
Middle School Committee on Special Education – 01/24/05
5A
5B
5C
5D
Student: 000400159
Placement: Student Not Classified
Classification: Non-Disabled
(New Referral)
Student: 000010566
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
(Reevaluation)
Student: 000010623
Placement: 15:1
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
Student: 000502485
Placement: 15:1
Classification: Learning Disability
(Amendment)
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda
5E
Student: 000502489
Placement: Resource Room
Classification: Learning Disability
February 1, 2005
(Amendment)
Arcade Elementary Committee on Special Education – 01/27/05
6A
6B
Student: 000500645
Placement: Consultant Teacher
Classification: Autism
(Amendment)
Student: 000502489
Placement: 12:1+1/Delevan
Classification: Speech or Language Impairment
(Reevaluation)