BOARD OF EDUCATION

Shenendehowa Central School District

Clifton Park, New York

 

Public Hearing and Study Session

November 27, 2007

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mrs. Bowles, Mr. Casey, Mr. DiLallo, Mrs. Grey, Mr. Huff,

Mr. Mincher, Mrs. Wiggins

OTHERS PRESENT:

Dr. Dutkowsky, Mrs. DeFeciani, Mrs. Longhurst,
Dr. Robinson

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – TRACK/FIELD PROJECT

 

The Public Hearing on the proposed Track/field Capital Project was called to order at 7 p.m. by Board President, Mr. Bill Casey. 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Mr. Casey led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

Emergency Exits

 

Mr. Casey pointed out the emergency exits from the room.

 

Dr. Robinson presented the various components of the project to those present.  A comment and question period followed the presentation. 

 

The Public Hearing adjourned at 8:17 p.m. and the Board immediately commenced to the Study Session.

 

 

1.   ADOPT AGENDA

 

Mr. Casey asked that an amendment be made to the agenda.  The item to be added is a personnel item.

 

MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, to accept this evening’s agenda with an amendment to include a resolution seeking the suspension of Christopher Culver without pay, effective November 26, 2007, as requested..

 

Unanimously approved, motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

2.   PERSONNEL ITEM – Suspension of Christopher Culver

 

MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mrs. Grey, to approve the resolution suspending Christopher Culver without pay, effective November 26, 2007.  (A copy of this resolution is on file in the official minutes folder.)

 

Unanimously approved, motion carried.

 

3.   SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMUNCATION

 

A.      Parent Portal Update

B.      Parent Survey Update

C.      Budget Calendar

 

Dr. Robinson provided the Board with status reports on the utilization of the parent portal and the web-based parent survey.  Dr. Robinson also asked the Board to review the budget calendar and provide any feedback as soon as possible.

 

 

STUDY SESSION

 

Enrollment Projections

 

Leif Engstrom from the Capital District Regional Planning commission provided the Board with copies of the enrollment projections from 2008-09 to 2012-13.  It was noted that the overall pace of growth has slowed in comparison to past projections.  Dr. Robinson noted that the projections will be used to help determine sections and staffing as a part of the budget development and planning process for the 2008-09 school year.  It was also noted that the data will be used as a basis for reconvening the Futures Committee. 

 

4.   ADJOURNMENT

 

MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by Mrs. Bowles, to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.

 

Unanimously approved, motion carried.

 

 

                                                                  Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                  Dr. L. Oliver Robinson

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools