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ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELMIRA, NEW YORK

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

EFA Community Room October 17, 2007 933 Hoffman St. 6:00 p.m. Executive Session Elmira, New York 14905 7:00 p.m. Meeting MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

President Dan Hurley called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:07 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ATTENDANCE Present: Timothy Blandford (departed 8:10 p.m.), Michael

Crimmins, Anthony Fisher, Jr. Daniel Hurley, Robin Long, Rodney Strange, Ethel Stroman (departed 6:15 p.m.), Mary Beth Turner Student Representatives: Alternative High School Representative Justin Kinney, Southside High School Student Representative Adam Sandore Absent: Lynn Grottenthaler, Elmira Free Academy Student Representative Hunter Reed Others: Dr. Raymond Bryant, David Gleason, Joseph Hochreiter, Christine Mecke, Attorney John Ryan, Robert Van Keuren

EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Stroman moved, seconded by Mr. Blandford that the Board

move into Executive Session for 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 Ms. Stroman moved, seconded by Mr. Blandford that the Board appoint Mr. Crimmins as Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Clerk. (6:09 p.m.) Also invited into Executive Session were David Gleason, Chris Mecke, Attorney John Ryan and Robert Van Keuren. Ms. Stroman departed at (6:15 p.m.) Motion Carried: Yes: Blandford, Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley Long, Strange, Stroman, Turner No: None Absent: Grottenthaler

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Janet M. Watson Board Clerk

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

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

RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Blandford that the Board approve the agenda with the following changes:

• Add Riverside Elementary School quitclaim deed as Consent Item L-5

• Add approval of NYSSMA Junior High School All State Music Festival Field Trip in Genesee Valley Central Schools in Belmont, NY as Consent Item L-6

• Add the Personnel Addendum Motion Carried Yes: Blandford, Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Grottenthaler, Stroman

RECOGNITION NYSSBA Proclamation School Board Recognition Week October 22-26, 2007

Dr. Bryant read a proclamation designating the week of October 22-26, 2007 NYSSBA School Board Recognition Week.

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2006-2007 Tenured Teachers

The following teachers were recognized by Dr. Bryant and Board President Hurley as tenured teachers: Alexander, Sarah E. Mathews, Jennifer L. Arciolla, Robert G., Jr. McKeever, Mara C. Barchet, Sonia M. Moshier, Brenda L. Berger, Allison A. Nordal, Petter A. Bonnell, Caroline M. Pint, Jessica L. Brady, Sheila M. Roberti, Laurie J. Butler, Kristine A. Slavin, Jaime L. Capurso, Marcia J. Smith, Darla J. Collins, Jodi L. Smith, Kelly A. Connolly, Kevin M. Smith, Sarah E. Evershed, Carolyn B. Stanton, Dr. Heather M. Ferris, Jesse W. Stein, Elizabeth A. Garrand, Ingrid J. Stoner, Nancy J. Golden, Opal Straub, Matthew A. Hamilton, Derek C. Swierc, Alexis A. Hellings, Rebekah D. Teeter, Kara K. Holleran, Gerald A. Tillotson, Eric D. Holloway, Ronald R., Jr. Van Horn, Nicole K. Hughes, Andres J. vanEverdingen, Sandi C. Janowsky, Jessica J. VanSlooten, Anique M. Jensen, Stephanie R. Walker, Katherine A. Johnston, Timothy R. Wheeler, Lisa A. Kay, Rachel L. Williams, Jillian C. Loftus, Elizabeth I Worthey, Debra S. Maslar, Angela

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT Board Members

Mr. Fisher attended the Historically Black University College Night and was welcomed by many of those who attended. He also attended some football games in the district and Open House at Ernie Davis Middle School. Mr. Strange stated that he once served on the Board back in the 90’s and he was very happy to be back. Mrs. Long had nothing to report. Mr. Blandford visited Diven Elementary School and enjoyed his visit with Dr. Graham, Principal of Diven. He also attended the burial of the “N” word at Ernie Davis Middle School and the Historically Black College event at Elmira Free Academy and attended a City Council meeting.

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Associations Representatives Student Representatives

Mrs. Turner attended several open houses in the District. She also visited Diven Elementary School and spoke to every classroom teacher. She also stated how pleased she was to see every student engaged in their studies and interested in what they were learning. Mr. Crimmins visited Elmira Free Academy and found the visit a very positive experience. He spoke to many of the teachers involved in the 9th grade academy and they felt that the program was accomplishing their goals. He also stated that he found the building overall much calmer than it was a year ago. Mr. Crimmins also met with the Health Care Committee and they have decided to have an (RFP) from a third party administrator. Mr. Hurley had nothing to report. There was no representation from CMCW. ETA President Doug Martin addressed the Board regarding their contract negotiations. He stated that he spoke to many other teachers in the District and they all agree that they do not want to tie part of their salary to student outcome and that they do not need a pay incentive to do the job they love to do. He also reported that the ETA made ID badges at Pine City Elementary School; they also plan to fingerprint and make ID badges at other schools throughout the district. ESSAC President Madge Larrimore stated that schools are moving forward and they have had professional development meetings. They are focusing on curriculum and are looking at filling the positions of Principal at Fassett and Vice Principal at Diven. ISEA Representative Udean Meggs stated that they are in support of giving the teachers a contract. There was no representation from CWA. Southside High School Student Representative Adam Sandore stated that the 10th and 11th graders took the PSAT test and that Southside High School was gearing up for the Erie Bell game and bringing back the bell. Alternative High School Student Representative Justin Kinney stated that Alternative High had a walk for breast cancer; students took the PSAT test and expect very positive results.

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VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

Barton Graham, former Board Member, spoke to the Board about the Nett decision which is disclosure of confidential information discussed in Executive Session. He also cited several other cases and decisions made by the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Crimmins asked Attorney Ryan for a copy of the Nett decision letter and the memo from Kathy Ahearn of the State Education Department that was mailed to each Board member by the Commissioner. 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 Elmira Free Academy. Ted Lax, President of Elmira Free Academy (EFA) SPFO addressed the Board with his concerns with the block scheduling at EFA. He also read the parent involvement statement and felt that Board Members should be present at the block scheduling meetings. Jetty Ostrander addressed the Board with her concerns about the current lice policy in the District. She has a child that attends Broadway Elementary School that acquired lice. She was told that her child could attend school with nits (lice eggs). She felt that this is a health hazard and students should not be allowed in school when they have these. Kim Holden, Family Nurse Practitioner spoke about the District’s head lice procedures. (Copy Available in Clerk’s Supplemental File). Karen Welch, School Nurse Practitioner spoke about the rationale behind the District’s head lice policy. (Copy Available in Clerk’s Supplemental File). Michelle Renewals, parent was also concerned about the District’s head lice policy. She researched the medication that can be used to get rid of lice and felt that some of it is harmful to use. Ms. Renewals feels that the District should have a “No Nit” Policy. Kristin Horn, concerned parent, also addressed her concerns with the head lice policy of the District. Her daughter has been through a lot trying to get rid of the lice. She also stated that she

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did not receive any information from the school in regard to this issue and asked the Board why our policy is different than other school districts, in that, they allow students to come to school with nits. Mr. Crimmins stated that the policy was changed back in 2002. He suggested that the lice policy be brought back to the policy committee for review. President Hurley agreed that this policy should be reviewed. Mr. Crimmins told the parents that he would get in contact with them on this issue. Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Turner both agreed that head lice is a terrible thing to deal with. It is uncomfortable and humiliating to the child who has them and there is a stigma attached to having lice.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Advocacy/Community Relations Policy Committee Building & Grounds Committee Audit Committee

Mrs. Long reported that she attended the Empty Bowls Luncheon at Elmira College where Mr. Carl Hayden was guest speaker. He spoke about poverty and hunger and how it affects children in their school performance. She also stated that there will be an EOP meeting next Tuesday, October 23rd and will be attending the Legislative breakfast tomorrow morning at the YWCA; the topic will be on gang violence. She also listened to the Southside High School Band on the radio and she stated they did an outstanding job. She also sent a sympathy card to district employee, Dolores Burns, on behalf of the Board for the loss of her husband. Mr. Crimmins stated that Mr. Strange will speak to some policy issues that need to be addressed. He also stated that they did not have a policy committee meeting due to some of the committee not being able to attend. Mr. Fisher, Chairperson, reported that Riverside is underway, Southside High School’s project has been submitted to SED for approval and the summer projects have been completed. He stated that he has looked at Raylene Lewis, Clerk of the Works reports and is still watching for the Delta. Mr. Strange, Chairperson, reported that the committee had a meeting last Wednesday and the committee needs to develop a policy regarding waste, fraud and abuse. He also stated that the external auditors will be giving their report this evening and asked the Board for their approval of this audit report.

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Teaching & Learning Committee Election Committee

Mrs. Grottenthaler was absent at this meeting. Mr. Hurley, Chairperson, reported that e-mails have been sent out inviting individuals to attend a meeting on Oct. 23rd or Oct. 24th to evaluate the process of the election. He hopes that after these interviews this situation will be put to rest.

EXTERNAL AUDITOR REPORT-LUMSDEN & McCORMICK

John Schiavone, Partner of Lumsden & McCormick, External Auditors of the District, began his presentation by stating that the District is sound fiscally. He discussed the condensed Statement of Net Assets which includes general revenues, program revenues, functional expenses, net assets, summary of fund balances and financial data. (Copy available in Clerk’s Supplemental File). Sara Dayton, Senior Manager of Lumsden & McCormick, addressed the Board with the required communications to the Governing Board which includes their responsibility under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and OMB Circular A-133, planned scope and timing of the Audit, significant accounting practices, difficulties encountered in performing the audit, corrected and uncorrected misstatements, disagreements with management, management representations, management consultations with other independent accountants. She also addressed comments and observations with the Board. (Copy available in Clerk’s Supplemental File).

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT EFA Block Schedule

Dr. Bryant informed the Board that they will receive a Period I report which will include district students entering and leaving school, the drop out report, discipline referral reports, referrals to special education, attendance, enrolment by ethnicity, attendance summary and discipline by race. He also hopes that this will be able to be put on the web-site. Mr. Hochreiter began his report regarding block scheduling by speaking about the transition plan for Elmira Free Academy and presenting a hand-out with the updated Action Plan highlighting the status of each initiative to prepare for a successful implementation of the Block Schedule. Mr. Williams, Principal of Elmira Free Academy, briefed the Board on things that have happened and have not happened as of yet. He stated that he has met with several parents and students and have discussed the transition into block scheduling. Mr. Williams said that communication to parents and students will

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WIN WIN

continue by auto-dialer and written communication. He also stated that he is going to send students from EFA to Southside High School and Horseheads High School so they can see first hand what to expect from block scheduling. Mr. Fisher stated that the discussion to move forward with block scheduling at EFA was decided on last year. He gets the feeling that we are still deciding whether or not we are going to block scheduling. Mr. Williams assured Mr. Fisher that block scheduling will be implemented at EFA in the Fall of 2008. Mrs. Long stated that the President of the SPTO of EFA, Mr. Lax needs to be informed that we are moving forward with the block at EFA in the Fall. Mrs. Turner spoke to Mr. Williams and asked how he will choose the students that will be visiting SHS and Horseheads; will they be Student Council members or will he choose random students? Never the less, the feedback needs to reach the EFA students from those who will visit the other schools. Mr. Williams said he will have a plan in place and the students will be informed of the results of the visit. Kathy Love, Instructional Support Teacher, presented a PowerPoint presentation on WIN-WIN in the District, how it is used and the feedback from using this plan. She stated that all school counselors were trained this summer on WIN-WIN. She continued by stating that WIN-WIN fosters long-term, learned responsibility rather than simply seeking solutions. It encourages internalization of learned responsibility for students, not just rule conformity, and it provides necessary life skills for students, encourages independence and autonomy. She talked about the four types of disruption which are aggression, breaking the rules, confrontation, and disengagement. She showed the Board the newly developed discipline referrals that are now being used in the District along with Smart Cards that were distributed to every teacher, teacher’s aide, teaching assistant, custodial staff and clerical staff throughout the district.

OLD BUSINESS Approval of Chemung Canal Trust Company Trust Company Corporate Resolution

Mrs. Turner moved, seconded by Mrs. Long that the Board adopts the “Corporate Authorization Resolution” pertaining to District banking transactions with Chemung Canal Trust Company.

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NYSSBA Resolution (Voting Delegate)

Motion Carried: Yes: Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Abstain: Crimmins Mrs. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Crimmins that the Board approves Mrs. Long as Voting Delegate for the District and will vote on NYSSBA resolutions using her own discretion. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman

NEW BUSINESS Approval of Field Trip-Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference Overnight to Buffalo, NY Approval of Contract with Guthrie Clinic for Flu Vaccination Clinics

Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board approves the Future Business Leaders of America Club field trip to Buffalo, New York (overnight trip) on November 16, & 17, 2007. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Mr. Crimmins moved, seconded by Mrs. Long that the Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Guthrie Clinic, Ltd. beginning November 1, 2007 and continuing through December 2010 for the provision of flu vaccination clinics. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman

CONSENT ITEMS Donations

Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board accept the gift of $214.36 donated by Target and, furthermore, that the General Fund budgeted expenditures for 2007-08 be increased by $214.36 at budget code A2110-08-56-0500. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman

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Tax Warrant Grant Award from the Research Foundation of the State University of New York Committee on Special Education (CSE) Recommendations Riverside School (Quitclaim Deed) Approval of Field Trip NYSSMA Jr. High Area All State Music Festival

Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Fisher that the Board approves decreases to the 2007-08 Tax Warrant for Small Claims Court decisions. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board approve the Elmira City School District’s participation in mathematics training afforded by the grant to the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mr. Fisher that the Board approve placement of students classified by the District Committee on Special Education (CSE) Teams. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Mr. Crimmins moved, seconded by Mrs. Long that the Board accept delivery of the Quitclaim Deed dated October 5, 2007, pertaining to property commonly referred to as the Riverside Elementary School site, and that the School Attorney is authorized to record the Quitclaim Deed in the Chemung County Clerk’s Office. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mrs. Turner that the Board approve fifteen students from the four secondary schools to attend the NYSSMA Jr. High Area All State Music Festival in Genesee Valley Central Schools in Belmont, NY on November 2 & 3, 2007. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman

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PERSONNEL Mr. Crimmins moved, seconded by Mr. Fisher to separate out the EFA Varsity Bowling Coach position on page 9 from the personnel packet. Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange No: Turner Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Strange to approve the personnel packet and addendum.

RESIGNATIONS Instructional Stacey L. Layton Assignment: Elementary/Broadway Elementary School Effective Date: October 5, 2007 Non-Instructional Beth A. Hirtler Assignment: Food Service Helper/Riverside@ Washington Elementary

School Effective Date: October 12, 2007 Phyllis D. Leszyk Assignment: Licensed Practical Nurse/Alternative/Parochial Schools Effective Date: October 12, 2007

JoLynn M. Morgan Assignment: 30-Hour Clerk/Elmira Free Academy Effective Date: October 19, 2007 LEAVES OF ABSENCE Instructional Carroll Ann Lynch Assignment: Speech Therapist/Hendy Avenue Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: October 11, 2007 through November 9, 2007

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Allyson A. Moore Assignment: Mathematics/Broadway Middle School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: October 1, 2007 through December 4, 2007 Non-Instructional Correction to Board Packet dated October 3, 2007

Delores A. Burns Assignment: Senior Account Clerk Typist/Administration Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 17, 2007 through December 2, 2007 Dolores A. Burns Assignment: Senior Account Clerk Typist/Administration Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 17, 2007 through December 2, 2007 Joseph R. Johnston Assignment: Custodial Laborer/Riverside @Washington Elementary School Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: September 17, 2007 through October 19, 2007 Bradley R. Thomas Assignment: Skilled Mechanic/Maintenance Reason: Family Medical Leave Effective Date: October 15, 2007 through January 22, 2008 ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITION

Non-Instructional Position: 30-Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide Location: Hendy Avenue Elementary School Justification: IEP Required Effective Date: October 18, 2007 Budget: General

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ABANDONMENT OF POSITION Non-Instructional Heather J. Moore Assignment: Bus Driver/Bus Garage Effective Date: October 18, 2007 * 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 Instructional *Emergency Appointment Flordia J. O. Jackson Assignment: Teaching Assistant/Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: Newly Created Effective Date: October 18, 2007, contingent upon passing a drug screening and

fingerprint clearance Tenure Date: October 18, 2009 Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant Certification: Teaching Assistant, Continuing Salary: $23,482, prorated Background: AS, Elmira College; Major: Social Services Experience: Retired Teaching Assistant, Elmira City School District (23 yr.) *Emergency Appointment Kevin G. McAree Assignment: Mathematics/Ernie Davis Middle School Justification: Replacement/Antonio Perry Effective Date: November 5, 2007, contingent upon passing a drug screening,

fingerprint clearance and providing the Elmira City School District with the appropriate New York State teaching certification

Tenure Date: November 5, 2010 Tenure Area: Mathematics Certification: Mathematics 7-12, Conditional Initial, pending

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Salary: $43,061, step 10 (B+35+M) prorated Background: MS, Georgia State University, Major; Math Education; BS,

SUNY Maritime College, Major; Marine Transportation Experience: Teacher, Cherokee (Georgia) County School District (5 years);

Teacher, Cobb (Georgia) County School District (2 years) Long Term Substitute Kristine M. Webster Assignment: Elementary/Parley Coburn Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Jennifer Dominick Effective Date: October 11, 2007 Certification: Childhood Education Grades 1-6, Initial Salary: $36,640, step 1 (B+20) prorated Background: BA, Niagara University; Major: Elementary Education Experience: Substitute teacher, Elmira City School District (1 year); Student

teacher, Niagara Falls (New York) City School District Instructional Transfer Nancy E. Marczyk Assignment: Teaching Assistant 2006-2007: Fassett Elementary School 2007-2008: Elmira Free Academy Non - Instructional Non-Competitive Probationary Tonya M. Davis Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/George M. Diven Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Pamela Sullivan Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Sandra M. Knapp Assignment: 25-Hour 12:1:2 Teacher Aide/Southside High School Justification: Replacement/Joann Harris Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated

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*Emergency Appointment Dawn M. Lown Assignment: 20-Hour Teacher Aide/ Broadway Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Kerianne Burrell Effective Date: October 11, 2007 Salary: $5,500, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Jennifer L. Mattison Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Fassett Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Christy Gray Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Daniel R. Mills III Assignment: 30-Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide /Broadway Middle School Justification: Replacement/Donnalee Kelsey Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $8,325, step 1,prorated *Emergency Appointment Leonard J. Rossi Assignment: 25-Hour School Monitor-Alternative High School Justification: Newly Created Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Shani N. Styles Assignment: 25-Hour School Monitor-Alternative High School Justification: Newly Created Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Gayle L. Temple Assignment: 20-Hour Teacher Aide/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School Justification: Replacement/Heather Cooper Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $5,500, step 1, prorated Kathleen A. Verhoeven Assignment: Long Term Substitute 25-Hour Teacher Aide/Fassett Elementary

School Justification: Replacement/Melody Stewart Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step1, prorated

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ADDITIONS TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST Instructional Addition Substitute Teacher Wendy M. Weaver Non-Instructional Additions Teacher Aide Michelle A. VanNess Food Service Helper Tabitha L. Cicora Anna M. Landon Shirley A. Robinson TENURE RECOMMENDATION

INSTRUCTIONAL Adam M. Rundell Pertinent Information This is a tenure recommendation for Adam M. Rundell in the area of Physical Education. Mr. Rundell received a probationary appointment on January 3, 2005 with a tenure due date of January 3, 2008. Evaluation and Analysis

All requirements for tenure including observations and annual evaluations have been completed. Mr. Rundell has demonstrated effective communication with parents and students in conjunction with a distinguished level of organization, educational planning and instructional delivery.

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Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve tenure for Adam M. Rundell effective January 3, 2008. STIPENDS Athletic Pertinent Information: Payment will be made in accordance

with the District/Elmira Teachers Association Agreement SENIOR HIGH WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENTS Elmira Free Academy Michael K. Kessler Assignment: Varsity Bowling Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,219, step 3, class 3 Certification: Social Studies Occupation: Social Studies/Elmira Free Academy Background: MS, Murray State University; BA, Lafayette College Experience: Varsity Football/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Varsity

Bowling/Elmira Free Academy (1 year); Junior Varsity Football/Southside High School (1 year); Assistant Football/Mansfield University (4 years); Football Assistant/Southside High School (2 years)

Southside High School Adam M. Rundell Assignment: Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2007 Sports Season Salary: $3,773, step 3, class 2 Certification: Physical Education Occupation: Physical Education/Parley Coburn Elementary School Background: BS, SUNY Cortland Experience: Junior Varsity Basketball/Southside High School (2 years);

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer/Elmira Free Academy (2 years);Summer Cohesion Coordinator (Summer 2004)

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District Wide Bobby Roe Assignment: Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $3,008, step 1, class 2 Certification: Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Occupation: Teacher/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School Background: BA, Elmira College Experience: Wrestling experience at high school and college level;

knowledge and skill to teach the fundamental skills of wrestling John J. Sentigar Assignment: Varsity Boys Swimming Assistant Coach Effective Date: Winter 2007-2008 Sports Season Salary: $2,477, step 1, class 3 Certification: Non Certified Occupation: Chemung Canal Trust Company Background: AAS, Corning Community College Experience: Varsity Girls Assistant/Elmira District (2 years); Modified Girls

and Boys Swimming/Elmira City School District (2 years); Sailfish Coach and Coordinator

NON PAID COACHING APPOINTMENTS Elmira Free Academy Varsity Boys Basketball Stephen G. Donahue, contingent upon receiving a New York

State fingerprint clearance Varsity Girls Basketball John D. Gavin, contingent upon receiving a New York State

fingerprint clearance Southside High School Varsity Boys Basketball Brandon A. Lytle, contingent upon receiving a New York State

fingerprint clearance MODIFIED WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENT Ernie Davis Middle School Modified Wrestling Troy Monks Class 4 Step 3 $3,042

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District Wide Modified Boys Swimming Teri L. Masia Class 4 Step 1 $2,300 Correction to Board Packet dated July 11, 2007

District Wide Modified Girls Swimming Teri L. Masia Class 4 Step 2 $2,645 Modified Girls Swimming Teri L. Masia Class 4 Step 3 $3,042 ADDENDUM RESIGNATIONS Non-Instructional Kathleen M. Cahill Assignment: 25-Hour 12:1:2 Teacher Aide/Elmira Free Academy Effective Date: September 21, 2007 Susanne M. Smith Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/ Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School Effective Date: September 4, 2007 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Non-Instructional Christina N. Crissinger Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/ Alternative High School Reason: Short Term Leave Effective Date: September 25, 2007 through October 22, 2007

* 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.

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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 Non-Instructional Non-Competitive Probationary *Emergency Appointment Andrea J. Lopez Assignment: 30-Hour Teacher Aide /Southside High School Justification: Replacement/Lynn Wagner Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $8,325, step 1, prorated *Emergency Appointment Shawn E. Smith Assignment: 25-Hour Teacher Aide/ Alternative High School Justification: Newly Created Effective Date: October 19, 2007 Salary: $6,938, step1, prorated ADDITIONS/DELETION TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST

Instructional Addition Substitute Teacher Amy S. Burke Deletion Renee M. Heitauer Non-Instructional Addition Food Service Helper Teddi A. Drake

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STIPENDS Non-Athletic Appointment Class 3 Senior High Newspaper Kristin R. Butler SHS Year 2 $1,414.50 (one-half) Janice L. Roman SHS Year 2 $1,414.50 (one-half) Senior High Drama Richard F. Pirozzolo SHS Year 3 $3,219 Resignation Building Department Chairperson

Anne Caruana DMS/EFA Foreign Language Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman ADJOURNMENT Mr. Crimmins moved, seconded by Mr. Fisher that the meeting

be adjourned. (9:45 p.m.) Motion Carried: Yes: Crimmins, Fisher, Hurley, Long, Strange, Turner No: None Absent: Blandford, Grottenthaler, Stroman