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ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING June 14, 2011 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

3330 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Board of Education

Members Present: Mrs. Maria Lehman

Mrs. Carla Marrazzo

Mr. Alfred McClymonds

Mr. David Nielsen

Mrs. Donna Omar

Mrs. Natalie Schaffer

Members Excused: Mrs. Rachel Baksa

Others Present: Mr. Matthew P. McGarrity, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Dennis Fitscher, Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum

Dr. Cam Morton, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources

Mr. Jeffrey Petrus, Assistant Superintendent – Business

Mrs. Cheryl A. Connors, District Clerk

Estimated Audience: 60

Mr. McClymonds called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.

Executive Session

Motion by Mrs. Lehman, seconded by Mrs. Omar, and unanimously carried (6-0) to enter

Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. to discuss the employment history of a particular person and

contract negotiations.

Motion by Mrs. Lehman, seconded by Mrs. Schaffer, and unanimously carried (6-0) to

adjourn Executive Session at 7:33 p.m.

Mr. McClymonds called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m. and all present offered the

Pledge of Allegiance.

Suggestions for Change in the Order of Agenda Items

Mr. Petrus requested the Copier Leases be added as item 5.7 under Discussion and

item 6.7 under Action

Announcements

Mr. McGarrity made the following announcements:

Orchard Park ranked 4th (up from 6th in 2010) out of 97 school districts in the

Business First annual school rankings. The district also was recognized as

one of the 10 best districts in English, math, science and social studies.

Orchard Park was the Scholastic Challenge award winner at this year’s

Corporate Challenge and the district was presented with a plaque and a check

for $1,500.

EXECUTIVE

SESSION

SUGGESTIONS

FOR CHANGE

IN THE ORDER OF

AGENDA ITEMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulated Ms. Oesterle, Eggert Road Elementary teacher, who was

selected as a Summer Scholar by the National Endowment for the

Humanities.

Stated that Orchard Park Alumni Ross DiPronio, salutatorian of the class

of 2010, was recently featured in the Business First College Guide 2011.

The Orchard Park High School graduation ceremony will be held on June

25 at 2:00 p.m. at Kleinhan’s.

Acknowledged and thanked Mrs. Stahl who has been the principal at

Eggert Road Elementary this past year.

Mr. Fitscher announced that the Orchard Park Foundation for Academic

Excellence honored Mr. Wilson, retired Orchard Park teacher and former CEO

for the Orchard Park Credit Union, for his service to the Orchard Park

community.

Recognition

Mr. McGarriy, Mr. McClymonds and the Board of Education members thanked

Mrs. Maria Lehman for her service to the students, staff, and residents of district.

They stated she has served on the Board of Education with great pride and a

commitment. The mentioned she not only championed student success but is a

strong role-model for the advancement of women in science and math. They

stated that since Maria was first elected in 2005, the district has passing capital

improvement projects, health and safety initiatives, student achievement

initiatives, energy saving, technology, and many other initiatives during some

very difficult financial times.

Presentation

Several members of the Orchard Park High School Academy of Finance Board of

Advisors spoke to the Board of Education about their involvement with the

program. Advisory Board Members Jim Wilson, Bill Kuffner, Brian Zdrowak

and Tim Stalker spoke about the benefits of the program, which connects high

school students with the world of financial services and offers a curriculum that

covers banking and credit, financial planning, international finance, securities,

insurance, accounting, and economics. Through their course work and

internships, students are able to earn college credits while gaining real-world

experience and learning valuable skills in resume writing and building and

interviewing.

Comments

A member of the audience commented that the Board should find a way to fund

the co-curricular clubs that have been cut in the budget. The speaker stated that

this clubs are valuable to student learning and help the community. Mrs. Schaffer requested that a complete list of all clubs and activities (remaining

and what was cut by administration) be given to the Board at their next meeting. A member of the audience stated that Twist swimming has benefited from being

able to use the district’s pool. Stated that the majority of the swimmers are

Orchard Park students and also noted they are donating funding for some needed

safety equipment. A member of the audience stated that the co-curricular cuts are short sited. Stated

that students regularly work to fundraise and donate money and services back to

their community as part of a club activity.

RECOGNITION

PRESENTATION

PUBLIC

COMMENT

Comments on Consensus

Mrs. Schaffer stated that the Board has spent a great deal of time regarding coaching and

coaching appointments in the District. She stated that she has confidence in the abilities of

the athletic director to evaluate and hold coaches to higher standards so they can be role

models for athletes.

Consensus Items


approve the following consensus items:

Minutes

May 17, 2011

Financial Matters - Attached

Re Treasurers Report – April & May 2011

Revenue Budget Detail – April & May 2011

Appropriations Status Report –April & May 2011

Warrant Reports – April & May 2011

Health & Welfare Service Rates for OPCSD Resident Students Attending Non-Public

Schools in Other Districts for the 2010-11 School Year

Personnel Considerations RESOLVED THAT, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education

approves the following Personnel actions:

Personnel Considerations – Administrators and Teachers Leaves of Absence

COMMENTS

CONSENSUS

MINUTES

FINANCIAL

PERSONNEL

Name Position Effective Dates Comment

Karen Fallon Elementary Ed (MS) 09/01/11 – 12/23/11 LOA – Child Care

Jessica

Kornacki

Library Media Specialist

(EL)

09/01/10 – 05/16/11

(Dates amended) LOA – Personal

Julie Bastedo English Teacher (HS3) 09/01/11 – 08/31/12 LOA – Child Care

Kristen Perillo English Teacher (HS3) 09/01/11 – 08/31/12 ( Dates amended)

LOA – Child Care (Amended)

Danielle Diina English Teacher (HS3) 09/01/11 – 06/30/12 LOA – Rescinded

Alicia Matesic Elementary Ed (WE) 09/01/11 – 11/25/11 LOA – Child Care

Position Management

Position Location Type/Tenure Area Effective

Date

Abolishment of 14.5 FTE

Elementary Ed Teachers All at Elementary

14.0 Permanent

(Elementary Ed tenure)

0.5 Part Time

07/01/11


Music Teachers

1.0 FTE @ Middle School 0.5 FTE @ Elementary

1.0 Permanent

(Music Tenure Area)

0.5 Part Time

07/01/11


Art Teacher 0.5 FTE @ Elementary

0.5 Permanent

(Art Tenure Area) 07/01/11


Math Teachers

1.0 FTE @ Middle School 2.0 FTE @ High School

3.0 Permanent (Math Tenure Area)

07/01/11


Science Teachers


1.0 Permanent

(Science Tenure Area)

0.5 Part Time

07/01/11


Social Studies Teachers


2.0 Permanent

(Social Studies Tenure Area) 07/01/11


ELA Teachers

1.0 FTE @ High School 1.0 FTE @ Middle School

2.0 Permanent

(ELA Tenure Area) 07/01/11


Foreign Language

Teacher (Spanish)

1.0 FTE @ Middle School 1.0 Permanent

(Foreign Language Tenure Area) 07/01/11


Foreign Language

Teacher (French)

1.0 FTE @ Middle School 1.0 Permanent (Foreign Language Tenure Area)

07/01/11


School Psychologist 0.7 FTE @ District Office

0.7 Part Time

(School Psychologist Tenure

Area)

07/01/11


Business Teacher 0.5 FTE @ High School

0.5 Part Time

(Business Tenure Area) 07/01/11


Library Media Teacher 1.0 FTE @ Middle School

1.0 Permanent

(Library Media Tenure Area) 07/01/11


Director of Technology &

Information Services

1.0 FTE @ District Office

1.0 Permanent (Director of Technology &

Information Services Tenure Area)

08/01/11

Creation of 1.0 FTE

Director of Technology &

Chief Information Officer

1.0 FTE @ District Office

1.0 Permanent

(Director of Technology & Chief Information Officer Tenure

Area)

07/01/11

Action Description

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL)

for Elementary

Education

The persons identified as the six (6) least senior in the Elementary

Education tenure area, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall

rights for up to seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11. (#1 being the least senior):

1. Shannon Schaub

2. Lucie Hopcus

3. Jamie Jones

4. Taryn DiRienzo

5. Leah Coder

6. Karen Wittek

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL)

for Music

The person identified as the least senior in the Music tenure area, James

Kontrabecki, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for

up to seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11.

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL) for

Mathematics

The persons identified as the three (3) least senior in the Math tenure

area, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up to

seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11. (#1 being least senior): 1. Ryan Bischof

2. Angela Miosi

3. Samantha Maciejewski

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL) for Science

The persons identified as the two (2) least senior in the Science tenure

area, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up to

seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11. (#1 being least senior):

1. Shawn Kerr

2. Erin Grosstephan

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL) for Social

Studies

The persons identified as the two (2) least senior in the Social Studies

tenure area, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up

to seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11. (#1 being least senior):

1. Jennifer Hofschneider

2. Amanda Zimmerman

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL) for ELA

The person identified as the least senior in the ELA tenure area, Danielle

Diina, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up to

seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11.

Establish Preferred

Eligibility List

(PEL) for Foreign

Language

The persons identified as the two (2) least senior in the Foreign Language

tenure area, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up

to seven (7) years, effective 07/01/11. (#1 being least senior):

1. Anna Cartwright 2. Cynthia Zdjelar

Retirements/Resignations

Name Position Effective Date Comment

Jessica Kornacki Library Media Specialist

(EL) 06/30/11

Resignation / Personal

- 3 yrs

Appointments

Other-Appointments/Authorizations

The employment of the individuals as per diem substitute teachers and home instructors as indicated:

Teacher Certification Area

Mahoney, Melanie Childhood Ed 1-6 & Stud w/Dis 1-6

Giza, Rachel Childhood Ed 1-6 & Stud w/Dis 1-6

Buchanan, Kelly Stud w/Dis 1-6

Delmonte, Melissa Childhood Ed 1-6

Giardina, Lisa * Childhood Ed 1-6 & Stud w/Dis 1-6

Reynolds, Brooke * Childhood Ed 1-6 & English Language Arts 7-9 Ext.

Stahl, Jennifer School Counselor

The employment of Robert Farwell to serve as part-time Community Education Director from

08/06/11 through 06/30/12 for $1.00 (no additional benefits).

Name Title

Cert

Area /

Status

Tenure Area Initial

Location

Type / Effective

Date

Annual

Salary

Christine

Beckett

Library

Media

Specialist

Lib Med /

Prof N/A EL

Regular Sub

09/01/10 – 05/23/11

(Dates Amended)

$40,400

1 M (30)

(pro-rated)

Bonnie

Williams

English

Teacher

English 7-

12 (Perm) English HS3

09/01/04 (Amended

ELA start date)

N/A

Kristen

Perillo

English

Teacher

English 7-

12 (Perm) English HS3

(0.6) Part Time 09/01/11 – 06/30/12

(Appointment

amended)

$45,280

5 M (50)

(pro-rated)

Danielle

Diina

English

Teacher

English 7-

12

(Perm)

English HS3

(0.4) Part Time

09/01/11 – 06/30/12

(Appointment

amended)

$47,000

6 M (55)

(pro-rated)

James

Kontrabecki

Music

Teacher

Music

(Initial) N/A SD

Regular Sub

09/01/11 – 06/30/12

LOA – Anne Violanti (MS)

$41,800

2 M (30)

Debra

Eppolito

Director of Technology

& Chief

Information

Officer

SDA

(Perm)

Director of Technology

& Chief

Information

Officer

DO

Probationary

07/18/11 – 07/17/14

(Retirement – C.

Marriott)

$85,000

Jennifer

Stahl

Guidance

Counselor

School

Counselor

(Perm)

Guidance

Counselor HS1

Probationary

09/01/11 – 08/31/14

(Retirement – A.

Kadish)

$40,800

1 M (30)

The employment of Community Education Additional Spring/Summer 2011 Instructors (certified and

uncertified), as indicated:

Kevin Neeson Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $20/hr

Jason Januszkiewicz Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $30/hr

John Januszkiewicz Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Chris Murphy Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Tim Wagner Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Adam Belica Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Grant Osadchey Boy's Spring Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Kevin Neeson Boy's Summer Lacrosse Camp $20/hr

Jason Januszkiewicz Boy's Summer Lacrosse Camp $30/hr

John Januszkiewicz Boy's Summer Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Tim Wagner Boy's Summer Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Grant Osadchey Boy's Summer Lacrosse Camp $15/hr

Heather Alico Girls's Summer Lacrosse/Soccer Camp $15/hr

Avery Hartmans Girls's Summer Lacrosse $15/hr

Carla Gibson Supervisor Girls Week-long Lacrosse & Soccer Programs Volunteer Supervisor

Mike Graffeo Camp Quaker Free Play Soccer

$20/hr+ (depending

on registration)

Carla Gibson Camp Quaker Free Play Soccer

$20/hr+ (depending

on registration)

Dave Coppola Camp Quaker Free Play Soccer

$20/hr+ (depending

on registration)

Don Carducci Community Summer Band $20/hr

Amber Pufpaff Co-Director Girls Field Hockey Camp $20/hr

Travis Pufpaff Co-Director Girls Field Hockey Camp $20/hr

Gary Janas Basketball Camp

$20/hr+ (depending

on registration)

The employment of the following individuals as 2010/11 Mentors (MS): Kate Cullen for Merry Jeffers

(11/01/10 – 02/12/11); and Dee Doherty for Amanda Wagner (October 2010 – June 2011)

That the Board of Education authorizes Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, to sign a Memorandum of

Agreement with the Orchard Park Teachers’ Association and Cynthia Zdjelar in regards to the Foreign

Language tenure area and PEL list actions for June 2011.

The employment of the following individual as Freshman Seminar Coordinator for the 2010/11 school

year @ $1,500 stipend: Amy Grossman. The employment of the individuals as 2011 Fall Coaches as indicated:

The Athletic Office has reviewed the coaching credentials for each of the above recommended coaches and they have met all

applicable state coaching requirements. The appropriate documentation is being maintained in the Athletic Office files.

ACTIVITY COACH EXPERIENCE STEP STATUS SALARY

Football – Varstiy Gene Tundo 30 4 Teacher – P.E. $ 6,744

Football – Varsity

Assistant

Steve

Ferrentino 13 4 SRP $ 4,966

Football – Varsity

Assistant

Robert

Ferrentino 27 4

Teacher –

Science $ 4,966

Football – Junior

Varstiy Charles Senn 13 4

Teacher –

Math $ 4,966

Football – Junior

Varsity

Anthony

Agnello 27 4

Teacher –

Science $ 4,966

Soccer – Boys

Varsity Josh Dannecker 7 4 Teacher – S.S. $ 4,182

Soccer – Girls

Varsity

Michael

Graffeo 17 4

Teacher – S.S. $ 4,182

Soccer – Girls Junior

Varsity Carla Gibson 16 4 Teacher – P.E. $ 3,120

Summer Employment – Guidance Counselors

Name Title/Position Rate

Andrea Kadish

Margaret Sullivan

Ann Linder

Annemarie Cervoni

Amy See

Michael Behm

Kristen Hutschenreuter

Mary Kajfasz

Elizabeth Nobel

Robert Rindfleisch

Sarina Scaccia

Guidance Counselor (HS)






Guidance Counselor (WE)

Guidance Counselor (MS)




Up to 10 days @ 1/200th of current salary











K-12 Summer Music Duties


Christopher Revett K-12 Summer Music Duties 15 days @ 1/200th of current salary

Summer Employment – Psychologists


Joseph Adamec

Dorothy Klink

Amy Mulvenna

Janet Orser

Debra Radziwon

Lynn Roberts

School Psych (HS2)

School Psych (WE)

School Psych (MS)

School Psych (EL)

School Psych (EG)

School Psych (SD)







Summer Employment – Summer Reading Program OPTA Staff


Kate Cullen Theresa Bermingham Carin Chmurzynski Maureen Connors Mary Claire Vivian Jenifer Senn Suzanne Finger Gemma Marie Hanson

Kelly Moore Lisa Rachko Kathleen Shupe Alysya Laspro (ESL) James Clark Barbara Koyack

Director Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher

Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Librarian Librarian

48 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9

22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 22 half days @ § 3.3.9 11 half days @ § 3.3.9 11 half days @ § 3.3.9

Summer Employment – Summer Reading Program SRP Staff


Elizabeth Hurley Deborah Acquard Dorothy Hellwig Rebecca Overton

Patricia White

Nurse Aide Aide Aide

Aide

22 half days @ Salary A 22 half days @ Salary A 22 half days @ Salary A 22 half days @ Salary A

22 half days @ Salary A

Summer Employment – Middle School Summer School Transition Program Staff


Joseph Swords Lisa Sosnowski Syndi Buscaglia Craig Dana Michael Patti Jeffrey Raczkowski Sherri Thomson

Director Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher

27 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9 25 half days @ § 3.3.9

Summer Employment – Jump Start Program OPTA Staff


Charline Biondo

Suzanne Finger Tina Tundo Linda Oesterle

Teacher

Teacher Teacher Teacher

30 hours @ § 3.3.9

30 hours @ § 3.3.9 30 hours @ § 3.3.9 30 hours @ § 3.3.9

Summer Employment – Jump Start Program SRP Staff


Barbara Elie

Eileen Tomaka Kathy Dee Janine Maiorana

Aide

Aide Aide Aide

30 hours @ Salary B

30 hours @ Salary A 30 hours @ Salary A 30 hours @ Salary B

Summer Employment – School in the Sun OPTA STAff


Christina Carr

Michael Cieslik

Suzanne Delprince

Nancy Krone

Kathleen Hill

David Izydorczak

James Wegelin

Joy Michener

Linda Szal-Sutton

Marcee Stelley

Jane Diedrich

Dorothy Klink

Susan Ketzer

Ryan Ayers

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher Therapist (PT)

Therapist (PT)

Therapist (Speech)

Therapist (OT)

School Psychologist

Librarian

Librarian

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9 21 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

8 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

25 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

7 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

16 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

15 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ § 3.3.9

Summer Employment – School in the Sun SRP Staff


Anne Marie Harris

Nancy Brady

Josephine Delmonaco

Rita Fitzgerald

Debra Kazmierczak

Patricia Leach

Ellen Lockhart

Diane Olewine

Sharron Rappl

Earl McColgin

Dorothea Shafer

School Nurse

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

31 days – 6.5 hrs/day @ Salary A

31 days – 6 hrs/day @ Salary A




31 days – 6 hrs/day @ Salary A 31 days – 6 hrs/day @ Salary A



31 days – 6 hrs/day @ Salary B

31 days – 6 hrs/day @ Salary B

Summer Employment – School in the Sun Substitute Teachers


Sandra Beers

Mary Lynne Berlin

Cheryl Carbonara

Steven Cavallo

Linda Daniels

Thomas Dryja

Jeanne Dryja

LaDonna Eustice

Deborah Fleetwood

Katie Quick

Susan Nolan

Amy Novak

Mary Pappaceno

Donna Schwarzenholzer

Kathleen Holowka

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher Therapist (OT)

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9 § 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9

§ 3.3.9 § 3.3.9

Summer Employment – School in the Sun Substitute Support Staff


Lisa Kozlowski

Marianne Matyas

Barbara Creagan

Catherine Fenske

Barbara Elie

Gail Karcher

Linda Sherry

Janine Maiorana

Robert Davis, Jr.

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Salary B

Salary A

Salary A Salary B

Salary B

Salary B

Salary B

Salary B

Salary B

Personnel Considerations – Support Staff Retirements and Resignations

Name Position Effective

Date Comment

Margaret Drum Teacher Aide / HS 06/24/11 Retirement – 22.75 yrs

Martin Eason Bus Driver / Transportation 06/06/11 Resignation – 9.25 yrs

Leaves of Absence

Name Position Effective

Date Comment

Cheryl

LoVullo Bus Driver / Transportation

10/27/10 – 06/23/11 (Dates Amended)

Unpaid LOA –

Medical

Kristen

Guadagno Bus Driver / Transportation 04/11/11 – 06/23/11

Unpaid LOA –

Medical

Nathan

Grundtisch Teacher Aide / EL 05/19/11 – 06/23/11

Unpaid LOA –

Personal

Position Management

Position Location Type/Status Effective Date


Teacher Aide Positions

District 6.0 Permanent – PT / 10 mo. 07/01/11

Abolishment of 1.0 FTE Public

Relations Director Position

District Office 1.0 Permanent – FT / 12 mo. 07/01/11

Creation of 0.5 FTE Public

Relations Director Position

District Office 0.5 Permanent – FT / 12 mo. 07/01/11

Establish Preferred Eligibility

List (PEL)

The person identified as the least senior in the Public Relations Director Civil Service title, Lori Allan, will be laid off and placed on “PEL” with recall rights for up to four (4) years, effective 07/01/11.

Contractual That the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute the part-time personal employment

agreement for Public Relations Director Lori Allan. That the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute the full-time personal employment

agreement for Confidential Secretary Susan Langendorfer. Whereas, the Board of Education has received and reviewed the written findings of fact and recommendation of

the officer dated May 26, 2011, pertaining to Theresa Barone, an employee of the District, andWhereas, the hearing officer concluded that the Ms. Barone has been absent from her employment with the District for a cumulative total of one (1) year or longer as a result of a disability resulting from an occupational injury or disease and that Ms. Barone was not able to return to work as of the date of the hearing, and Whereas the hearing officer recommended that Ms. Barone be discharged pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 71 subject to her reinstatement rights as provided by law,Now, therefore, it is resolved that Theresa Barone is hereby discharged

from employment with the Orchard Park Central School District pursuant to CSL §71 effective May 25, 2011 subject to her re-employment rights as provided by law.

Whereas, the Board of Education has received and reviewed the written findings of fact and recommendation of the officer dated May 26, 2011, pertaining to Charles McFayden, an employee of the District, andWhereas, the hearing officer concluded that the Mr. McFayden has been absent from his employment with the District for a cumulative total of one (1) year or longer as a result of a continuing disability rendering him incapable of performing his duties and that Mr. McFayden was not able to return to work as of the date of the hearing, and Whereas the hearing officer recommended that Mr. McFayden be discharged pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 73 subject to his reinstatement rights as provided by law,Now, therefore, it is resolved that Charles McFayden is hereby discharged from employment with the Orchard Park Central School District pursuant to CSL §73 effective May 25, 2011 subject to his re-employment rights as provided by law.

Seasonal/Temporary and Other – Appointments/Authorizations/Actions The employment of the individuals as substitute School Related Professionals as indicated:

SRP

Wolniewicz, Whitney Teacher Aide / Clerical

Ellsworth, Roy Bus Attendant

The employment of the following 2011 Summer Seasonal/Temporary Laborers (Bus Washing), effective 07/06/11 thru 08/19/11, per 2.4.3 (c) of CBA: Kathleen Hummel & Nancy Kendziora – Salary B Schedule.

Susan Smith, SRP Mentor (Thomas Wehrfritz), 05/17/11 – 05/17/12 - $200.00 Note: All per diem substitute staff will be paid as per Board approved rates established, July 1, 2010.

* Denotes Home Instructor approval at $30.00 /hr

**Appointment subject to requirements of Project Save, including NYSED clearance.

Comments on Consensus

Dr. Morton congratulated the teachers who recently announced their retirement and

teachers who received tenure. Dr. Morton stated these teachers were honored at a

reception prior to the Board meeting.

Board/Committee Reports

Mr. Petrus provided an update for the Audit Committee, noting that the District is in

receipt of the results of the internal audit.

Mr. Nielsen provided an update for the Curriculum & Policy Committee. He noted

that they had reviewed the policies which were to be approved at the meeting, and

also had an extensive discussion regarding the High School AP Program.

COMMENTS

REPORTS

Discussion May 17, 2011 Vote Results – Mrs. Connors stated that the results have been

verified and can now be accepted by the Board.

Board of Education Meetings – The Board discussed the date for the annual

Organizational meeting and the date and time for their annual Retreat.

Donation to Fund 2011-2012 Freshman Football – Mr. Petrus stated that a group

of parents and students have worked to fund freshman football for the 2011-2012

year. If the Board agrees to accept the donation, the program would be reinstated.

Mrs. Marrazzo thanked the community for coming forward and finding a solution.

Surplus Textbooks – Mr. Petrus stated that the middle school is requesting that

some math textbooks be declared surplus since they will no longer be using this

textbook in the curriculum.

Surplus Technology – Mr. Petrus stated that the technology department has several

supply items and equipment that no longer work or they no longer us and would

like these items to be declared surplus so they can be sold, donated or disposed of.

Final Read of Policies – Mr. Fitscher updated the Board on the several required

revisions to several policies and a new policy on reserve funds. Since the first read

of these policies there have been no requested changes.

Copy Machine Leases – Mr. Petrus stated that several copy machine leases will be

expiring over the summer and is requesting the Board approve the new agreement

with ComDoc through Erie 1 BOCES which will save the district over $5,000 per

month. Mr. Petrus reminded the Board that the savings were anticipated and

calculated as a budget line reduction during the budget planning process.

Donation from Orchard Park Twist - Mr. Petrus stated that Twist swimming

group would like

Action Motion by Mrs. Lehman, seconded by Mrs. Schaffer, and unanimously carried (6-0) to

approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED: That the Orchard Park Central School District Board of Education, upon

the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby accepts the results, as

verified by the District Clerk and certified by the Chief Inspector, of the annual District

Vote held May 17, 2011:

Proposition 1 (Approved) – 2011-2012 Budget

YES – 1994 NO – 1496

Proposition 2 (Approved) – Acquisition of Improved Real Property at 2240

Southwestern Boulevard, and Development of a New District

Offices/Transportation Facility Complex at Such Site

YES – 1936 NO – 1621

Proposition 3 – (Approved) Purchase and Financing of Vehicles, Related

Equipment and Supplies

YES – 2310 NO – 1262

Election of Board of Education Members – Elect 3

Mr. Sean Wittmann 2342 – Elected

Mr. David Nielsen 2294 – Elected

Mrs. Rachel Baksa 1916 – Elected

Mr. Thomas E. Prince, Jr. 1799

DISCUSSION

ACTION

ACCEPTANCE

OF

MAY 17, 2011

VOTE RESULTS

Dawn Chow 3 Erin Reukauf 1 Martha Kavanaugit 1

Michael Talty 3 Glen Orser 1 Mary Kay Sanetick 1

Carol Haj 2 Homer Simpson 1 Matt Grubka 1

Frank Albert 2 Jack Baner 1 Mickey Mouse 1

William Curtin 2 Jane Doe 1 Mitchell Nowakowski 1

Andrew Sacks 1 Jason Bourne 1 Mr. Peanut 1

Bob Greiner 1 Jason Mcjchrzak 1 Peter Ryan 1

Carl Paladino 1 Jim Wilson 1 Richard Penfold 1

Dennis Fitscher 1 Joe Deck 1 Ron Paul 1

Donna Omar 1 John Doe 1 Ted Backus 1

Elmer Fudd 1 John Knauth 1 Thomas Janicki 1

Emilia A. Rutigliano, MD 1 Lizzie Campion 1 Thomas P. Fielbs 1



RESOLVED: That the Orchard Park Central School District Board of Education schedules

the Annual Organizational meeting for Friday, July 1, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the District

Office, 3330 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY.

Motion by Mrs. Lehman, seconded by Mrs. Omar, and unanimously carried (6-0) to approve

the following resolution:

RESOLVED: That the Orchard Park Central School District Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby accepts the donation for $12,000

to fund the Freshman Football team for the 2011-12 school year.




recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby declares 420 Middle School Math

Textbooks as surplus and authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business the approval

to donate or properly dispose of them.




recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby declares the attached list of

computer equipment and supplies as surplus and authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for

Business the approval to donate or properly dispose of them. (attachment)




recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby adopts the following policies as

written:

APPROVAL OF

JULY 1, 2011

BOARD MEETING

ACCEPTANCE

OF DONATION

DECLARATION

OF SURPLUS

TEXTBOOKS

DECLARATION

OF SURPLUS

COMPUTER

EQUIPMENT

AND SUPPLIES

ADOPTION OF

POLICIES

5510 - ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS

Accounting and reporting procedures shall be developed to facilitate analysis and evaluation of the

District's financial status and fixed assets. The District will use the Uniform System of Accounts for

School Districts.

Books and records of the District shall be maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.

Provision shall be made for the adequate storage, security, and disposition of all financial and

inventory records.

Online Banking

The Board has entered into a written agreement with designated banks and trust companies for

online banking and electronic or wire transfers, which includes the implementation of a security

procedure for all transactions. The District Treasurer, with a separate established user name and

password, will have the authority to process online banking transactions. The Business Office Clerk or

Deputy Treasurer, with a separate established user name and password, will be responsible for online

banking transactions in the event the District Treasurer is not available.

Electronic or Wire Transfers

Procedures will be implemented specifying who is authorized to initiate, approve, transmit, record,

review and reconcile electronic transactions. At least two (2) individuals will be involved in each

transaction. Authorization and transmitting functions will be segregated and whenever possible the

recording function will be delegated to a third individual.

The District will enter into written wire transfer security agreements for District bank accounts

which will include established procedures for authenticating wire transfer orders.

All wire transfers must be authorized by the District Treasurer. Dual approval controls will be

established for non-routine wire transfer orders.

The Internal Auditor will periodically confirm that wire transfers have appropriate signatures,

verification and authorization of proper personnel.

Education Law Section 2116-a

General Municipal Law Article 2 Section 5-a

2120 - BOARD MEMBER TRAINING

Training requirements for Board members in the first year of their first term as a Board member is

two-fold.

Training on Financial Oversight, Accountability and Fiduciary Responsibilities

Currently, within the first year of election or appointment, each Board member must complete a

minimum of six (6) hours of training on the financial oversight, accountability and fiduciary

responsibilities of a school board member.

Re-elected Board members are not required to repeat this training. Additionally, re-training is not

required if the Board member has previously fulfilled this requirement as a first-term member of a

component school district.

Training on Powers, Functions and Duties of Board Members and Other Authorities

Beginning July 1, 2011 and thereafter, in addition to the above training, during the first year of a

Board member's first term, he/she shall be required to complete a training course acquainting them with

the powers, functions and duties of Boards of Education, as well as the powers and duties of other

governing and administrative authorities affecting public education.

Re-elected Board members shall not be required to repeat this training. Additionally, should a

voting Board member be seated or appointed on or before August 13, 2010, the signing date of Chapter

388 of the Laws of 2010, he/she is not required to take this training.

Curricula and Compliance

Training on financial oversight, accountability and fiduciary responsibilities shall be approved by

the Commissioner of Education in consultation with the State Comptroller. General training shall be

approved by the Commissioner of Education. Providers shall be approved by the Commissioner.

Curricula may be offered together as a single course or separately.

Upon completing the required training, the Board member shall file with the District Clerk a

certificate of completion issued by the provider of the training. Actual and necessary expenses incurred

by a Board member in complying with these requirements are a lawful charge of the District.

Education Law Section 2102-a

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 170.12(a)

1334 - DUTIES OF THE EXTERNAL (INDEPENDENT) AUDITOR

The Board by law shall obtain an annual audit of its records by an independent certified public accountant

or an independent public accountant. The audit shall also include all extraclassroom activity funds. The

independent accountant shall present the report of the annual audit to the Board and provide a copy of the audit

to each Board member. The Board shall adopt a resolution accepting the audit report and file a copy of the

resolution with the Commissioner. The District will also file the audit report with the Commissioner for a

specific school year by October 15th of the following school year. In addition to the annual audit, the District

shall be subject to State audits conducted by the State Comptroller.

In addition, the independence and objectivity of the auditor may be enhanced when the Board of

Education and Audit Committee perform an oversight role with respect to the hiring and performance of the

auditor, as required by law.

Request for Proposal Process

In accordance with law, no audit engagement shall be for a term longer than five (5) consecutive years.

The District may, however, permit an independent auditor engaged under an existing contract for such services

to submit a proposal for such services in response to a request for competitive proposals or be awarded a

contract to provide such services under a request for proposal process.

Duties and Responsibilities

The independent auditor must conduct the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government

Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Standards of GAGAS are

organized as general, fieldwork, and reporting.

Below are some important considerations the District shall expect of the auditor in preparing the audit;

however, they should not be considered all-inclusive or a substitute for the auditor's professional judgment.

a) Independence: The auditor must document that he/she is independent of the District and free of personal

and external impairments. The auditor must establish an internal quality control system to identify any personal

and external impairment and assure compliance with GAGAS independence requirements.

b) Internal Quality Control System: The auditor must document that his/her internal quality control

processes adequately demonstrate compliance with government auditing standards. He/she must establish an

organizational structure, policies and procedures to provide reasonable assurance of complying with applicable

standards governing audits.

Internal Controls: The auditor must obtain a sufficient understanding of the District's internal controls and

document such understanding covering the five interrelated components: the control environment, risk

assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring.

d) Planning and Supervision: The auditor's work is to be properly planned and supervised and consider

materiality in order to provide reasonable assurance of detecting misstatements resulting from direct and

material illegal acts and material irregularities to financial statements. The auditor should also be aware of the

possibility that indirect illegal acts may have occurred.

e) Audit documentation: In order to meet the GAGAS requirements, the audit documentation should

provide a clear understanding of its purpose, the source, and the conclusions the auditor reached. It should be

organized to provide a clear link to the findings, conclusions, and recommendations contained in the audit

report.

f) Reporting on Internal Controls and Compliance: The auditor must report on and present the results of

his/her testing of the District's compliance with laws and regulations and its internal controls over financial

reports in light of irregularities, illegal acts, other material noncompliance, significant deficiencies, and material

weaknesses in internal controls.

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Sections 3.50-3.54, 4.03, 4.19-4.24, and

5.07-5.20

Education Law Sections 1709(20-a), and 2116-a

General Municipal Law Sections 33 and 104-b

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Sections 170.2, 170.3 and 170.12

1336 - DUTIES OF THE EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND CENTRAL

TREASURER AND CENTRAL AUDITOR

Central Treasurer

The Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer is appointed annually by the Board of Education and

is responsible for the supervision of the extraclassroom activity fund.

The Treasurer's duties include the following:

a) Countersigns all checks disbursing funds from the Extraclassroom Activity Account;

b) Provides general supervision to ensure that all receipts are deposited and that disbursements

are made by check only;

c) Maintains records of all receipts and expenditures;

d) Submits records and reports to the Board as required;

e) Assumes other duties customary to the position.

Central Auditor

The Extraclassroom Activity Fund Central Auditor is appointed annually by the Board of

Education and is responsible for auditing of financial transactions of the fund.

The Auditor's duties include:

a) Examine the statement of accounts from the Central Treasurer;

b) Audit the ledgers kept by student treasurers;

c) Examine transactions and procedures to determine if correct;

d) Certify the accuracy of entries posted and available balances listed;

e) Investigate instances when Central Treasurer's report and club ledgers do not agree; and

f) Prepare yearend report summarizing the financial condition of each activity and submit to

Principal and Board of Education.

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Part 172

5410 - PURCHASING

The District's purchasing activities will be part of the responsibilities of the Business Office, under

the general supervision of the Purchasing Agent designated by the Board of Education. The purchasing

process should enhance school operations and educational programs through the procurement of goods

and services deemed necessary to meet District needs.

Competitive Bids and Quotations

As required by law, the Superintendent will follow normal bidding procedures in all cases where

needed quantities of like items will total the maximum level allowed by law during the fiscal year,

(similarly for public works-construction, repair, etc.) and in such other cases that seem to be to the

financial advantage of the School District.

A bid bond may be required if considered advisable.

No bid for supplies shall be accepted that does not conform to specifications furnished unless

specifications are waived by Board action. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder

who meets specifications. However, the Board may choose to reject any bid.

Rules shall be developed by the administration for the competitive purchasing of goods and

services.

The Superintendent may authorize purchases within the approved budget without bidding if

required by emergencies and are legally permitted.

The Superintendent is authorized to enter into cooperative bidding for various needs of the School

District.

Request for Proposal Process for the Independent Auditor

In accordance with law, no audit engagement shall be for a term longer than five (5) consecutive

years. The District may, however, permit an independent auditor engaged under an existing contract for

such services to submit a proposal for such services in response to a request for competitive proposals or

be awarded a contract to provide such services under a request for proposal process.

Procurement of Goods and Services

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to ensure the development of procedures for

the procurement of goods and services not required by law to be made pursuant to competitive bidding

requirements. These goods and services must be procured in a manner so as to:

a) Assure the prudent and economical use of public moneys in the best interest of the taxpayer;

b) Facilitate the acquisition of goods and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible

cost under the circumstances; and

c) Guard against favoritism, improvidence, extravagance, fraud and corruption.

These procedures shall contain, at a minimum, provisions which:

a) Prescribe a process for determining whether a procurement of goods and services is subject to

competitive bidding and if it is not, documenting the basis for such determination;

b) With certain exceptions (purchases pursuant to General Municipal Law, Article 5-A; State

Finance Law, Section 162; State Correction Law, Section 184; or those circumstances or types of procurements

set forth in (f) of this section), provide that alternative proposals or quotations for goods and services shall be

secured by use of written request for proposals, written quotations, verbal quotations or any other method of

procurement which furthers the purposes of General Municipal Law Section 104-b;

c) Set forth when each method of procurement will be utilized;

d) Require adequate documentation of actions taken with each method of procurement;

e) Require justification and documentation of any contract awarded to other than the lowest

responsible dollar offer, stating the reasons;

f) Set forth any circumstances when, or the types of procurement for which, the solicitation of

alternative proposals or quotations will not be in the best interest of the District; and

g) Identify the individual or individuals responsible for purchasing and their respective titles.

Such information shall be updated biennially.

Any unintentional failure to fully comply with these provisions shall not be grounds to void action taken

or give rise to a cause of action against the District or any District employee.

The Board of Education shall solicit comments concerning the District's policies and procedures from

those employees involved in the procurement process. All policies and procedures regarding the procurement of

goods and services shall be reviewed annually by the Board.

Alternative Formats for Instructional Materials

Preference in the purchase of instructional materials will be given to vendors who agree to provide

materials in a usable alternative format (i.e., any medium or format, other than a traditional print textbook, for

presentation of instructional materials that is needed as an accommodation for each

student with a disability, including students requiring Section 504 Accommodation Plans, enrolled in the School

District). Alternative formats include, but are not limited to, Braille, large print, open and closed captioned,

audio, or an electronic file in an approved format as defined in Commissioner's Regulations.

As required by federal law and New York State Regulations, the District has adopted the National

Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) to ensure that curriculum materials are available in a

usable alternative format for students with disabilities. Each school district has the option of participating in the

National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC). Whether a district does or does not participate in

NIMAC, the district will be responsible to ensure that each student who requires instructional materials in an

alternate format will receive it in a timely manner and in a format that meets NIMAS standards. The New York

State Education Department (NYSED) recommends that school districts choose to participate in NIMAC,

because this national effort to centralize the distribution of instructional materials in alternate formats will help

guarantee timely provision of such materials to students.

For school districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), State-operated schools,

State-supported schools and approved private schools that choose to participate in NIMAC, contracts with

publishers executed on and after December 3, 2006 for textbooks and other printed core materials must

include a provision that requires the publisher to produce NIMAS files and send them to the NIMAC (this will

not add any cost to the contract).

For more information regarding NIMAC including model contract language, Steps for Coordinating with

NIMAC and an IDEA Part B Assurances Application, see website:

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/persprep/NIMAS.pdf

Computer Software Purchases

Software programs designated for use by students in conjunction with computers of the District shall

meet the following criteria:

a) A computer program which a student is required to use as a learning aid in a particular class; and

b) Any content-based instructional materials in an electronic format that are aligned with State Standards

which are accessed or delivered through the internet and based on a subscription model. Such electronic format

materials may include a variety of media assets and learning tools including video, audio, images, teacher

guides, and student access capabilities as such terms are defined in Commissioner's Regulations.

Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning and Maintenance Products

In accordance with Commissioner's Regulations, State Finance Law and Education Law, effective

with the 2006-2007 school year, the District shall follow guidelines, specifications and sample lists when

purchasing cleaning and maintenance products for use in its facilities. Such facilities include any building

or facility used for instructional purposes and the surrounding grounds or other sites used for playgrounds,

athletics or other instruction.

Environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products are those which minimize adverse

impacts on health and the environment. Such products reduce as much as possible exposures of children

and school staff to potentially harmful chemicals and substances used in the cleaning and maintenance of

school facilities. The District shall identify and procure environmentally sensitive cleaning and

maintenance products which are available in the form, function and utility generally used. Coordinated

procurement of such products as specified by the Office of General Services (OGS) may be done through

central state purchasing contracts to ensure that the District can procure these products on a competitive

basis.

The District shall notify their personnel of the availability of such guidelines, specifications and

sample product lists.

Contracts for Goods and Services

No contracts for goods and services shall be made by individuals or organizations in the school that

involve expenditures without first securing approval for such contract from the Purchasing Agent.

No Board member or employee of the School District shall have an interest in any contract entered

into by the Board or the School District.

Upon the adoption of a resolution by a vote of at least three-fifths (3/5) of all Board members

stating that for reasons of efficiency or economy there is need for standardization, purchase contracts for a

particular type or kind of equipment, materials or supplies of more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000)

may be awarded by the Board to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security after

advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided in law.

20 United States Code (USC) Section 1474(e)(3)(B)

Education Law Sections 305(14), 409-i, 701, 751(2)(b), 1604, 1709, 1950, 2503, 2554 and 3602

General Municipal Law Articles 5-A and 18

State Finance Law Sections 162 and 163-b

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Sections 155, 170.2, 200.2(b)(10),

200.2(c)(2) and 200.2(i)

5511 - RESERVE FUNDS

Reserve funds (essentially a legally authorized savings account designated for a specific

purpose) are an important component in the District's financial planning for future projects, acquisitions

and other lawful purposes. To this end, the District may establish and maintain reserve funds in

accordance with New York State Laws, Commissioner's Regulations and the rules and/or opinions issued

by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, as applicable. The District shall comply with the

reporting requirements of Article 3 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and the

Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued GASB Statement Number 54, Fund Balance

Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions.

Any and all District reserve funds shall be properly established and maintained to promote the

goals of creating an open, transparent and accountable use of public funds. The District may engage

independent experts and professionals, including but not limited to, auditors, accountants and other

financial and legal counsel, as necessary, to monitor all reserve fund activity and prepare any and all

reports that the Board may require.

Periodic Review and Annual Report

The Board of Education will periodically review all reserve funds. The District will also prepare

and submit an annual report of all reserve funds to the Board of Education. The annual report shall

include the following information for each reserve fund:

a) The type and description of the reserve fund;

b) The date the reserve fund was established and the amount of each sum paid into the fund;

c) The interest earned by the reserve fund;

d) Capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the reserve fund;

e) The total amount and date of each withdrawal from the reserve fund;

f) The total assets of the reserve fund showing cash balance and a schedule of investments; and

g) An analysis of the projected needs for the reserve fund in the upcoming fiscal year and a

recommendation regarding funding those projected needs.

The Board shall utilize the information in the annual report to make necessary decisions to adequately

maintain and manage the District's reserve fund balances while mindful of its role and responsibility as a

fiduciary of public funds.

The Superintendent shall develop any necessary and/or appropriate regulations to implement the terms of

the Board's policy.

5520 - EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND

An extraclassroom activity fund shall be established for activities conducted by students whose financial

support is raised other than by taxation or through charges of the Board of Education.

All extraclassroom activities shall be approved by the Board of Education. The Building Principal shall

maintain an up to date register of all extraclassroom activities that are approved or discontinued. Each

extraclassroom activity shall have a faculty advisor appointed by the Building Principal and appointed by the

Board of Education. A Central Treasurer and a Faculty Auditor shall oversee all financial aspects of

extraclassroom activities. The annual District audit will include all extraclassroom activity funds.

All extraclassroom activity funds shall be handled in accordance with the financial procedures illustrated

by Finance Pamphlet No. 2, the Safeguarding, Accounting and Auditing of Extraclassroom Activity Funds,

2008, published by the New York State Education Department. All commitments and contracts shall be the sole

responsibility of the extraclassroom activity club giving rise to the transaction, regardless of a change in

advisors, membership or officers.

Proper books will be kept and all moneys deposited in appropriate accounts as set up by the Board of

Education. These accounts shall be subject to audit. All transactions involving extraclassroom funds shall be on

a cash basis and no accounts shall remain unpaid at the end of the school year. Funds shall be invested in

accordance with the Board of Education's Fiscal Management Policy on the "Investment of District Funds".

The extraclassroom activities of the District are not included in the exemption granted to the School

District from New York State sales tax. Without exception, clubs and activities are prohibited from using the

school's tax exemption. The Central Treasurer shall be responsible for filing the periodic sales tax returns for

the extraclassroom activity funds.

Funds of discontinued extraclassroom activities, those inactive for one (1) year and of graduating classes

shall revert to the account of the general student organization or student council and shall be expended in

accordance with the organization's constitution.

The Building Principals, with approval of the Superintendent of Schools, shall set up procedures for

receipt and payment from the extraclassroom activity fund in their respective schools.

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Part 172

8243 - ANIMALS IN THE SCHOOL (INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES)

Observation and experimentation with living organisms and animals gives students unique perspectives

of life processes. Animals and animal materials should be used respectfully and for the purpose of meeting

course objectives.

The Board of Education, in recognizing the educational uses of animals in the classroom, requires that

permission be obtained from the Building Principal before animals are brought into the school or classrooms. It

is the Principal's responsibility to ensure that there is an appropriate educational purpose if any animal is housed

in a classroom. Animals are not to be transported on school buses with the exception of animals certified to

assist persons with disabilities.

Study and Care of Live Animals

It shall be the responsibility of the Principal or his/her designee to develop a plan of care for those

animals housed in school in the event of an emergency school closing or in the event the animals remain in the

classroom on days when school is not in session.

Dissection of Animals

Any student expressing a moral or religious objection to the performance or witnessing of the dissection

of an animal, either wholly or in part, shall be provided the opportunity to undertake and complete an

alternative project approved by the student's teacher; provided, however, that such objection is substantiated in

writing by the student's parent or legal guardian. An alternate activity clearly related to and of comparable rigor

will be assigned in lieu of laboratory dissection. Some examples of alternate activities include the use of

computer simulations or research. Students who perform alternative projects shall not be penalized.

Effective July 1, 2011, the District will give reasonable notice to all students enrolled in a course that

includes the dissection of an animal and students' parent(s)/legal guardian(s) about their rights to seek an

alternate project to dissection. Such notice shall be made available upon request at the school and distributed to

parents and students enrolled in a course that includes dissection at least once at the beginning of the school

year.

Instruction in the Humane Treatment of Animals

Students in elementary school must receive instruction in the humane treatment and protection of

animals and the importance of the part they play in the economy of nature as well as the necessity of

controlling the proliferation of animals that are subsequently abandoned and caused to suffer extreme

cruelty. Such instruction shall be for a period of time as specified by the Board of Regents and may be

joined with work in literature, reading, language, nature study, or ethnology.

Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 United States Code (USC) Section 12101 et. seq.

Education Law Section 809

8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 100.2(c)(8)




the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby agrees to enter into the

attached contract with Erie 1 BOCES for a five-year period commencing on June 22,

2011 to authorize the WNY Regional Information Center to furnish certain computer

services to the District pursuant to Education Law 1950 (4) (JJ) for an amount not to

exceed $435,747.00 and authorizes 60-monthly payments to be made to Erie 1 BOCES in

the amount not to exceed $7,262,45. Be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of

Education of the Orchard Park School District thereby authorizes the Board President or

the District Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the District.




the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby accepts the donation from

Twist to be used to purchase rescue equipment for the high school pool.

Correspondence

Letter from Student – Re: Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities

Comments

A member of the audience spoke about the reduction to the Future Teachers Club

at the high school and requested the Board rethink these reductions.

Mr. McClymonds commented that when sending correspondence please make

requests not demands.

Adjournment


adjourn at 9:14 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cheryl A. Connors

District Clerk

ACCEPTANCE OF

CONTRACT

AGREEMENT WITH

E1BOCES FOR

COPY MACHINES

ACCEPTANCE OF

DONATION

CORRESPONDENCE

COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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