Review and enhance the delivery of guidance
and counseling services. Among the areas of focus are
college and career planning, and consistency among services
provided by through the guidance department between grades
7-12.
Promote and support an atmosphere free from
all forms of harassment and bullying. Develop character
education programs that are designed to educate students and
staff about the impact of harassment and bullying, including
cyberbullying. Develop programs that promote tolerance,
acceptance and respect.
Public Relations and Communication
Research and develop an updated website for
the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District.
Continue to promote school spirit and pride
along with school-community involvement. Create
opportunities that will engage students, staff and community
members, with the school as a location for events that
promote tradition, excellence, and a sense of community.
Keep a sense of humor.
3. INFORMATION
3.1 Labor Relations Report
4. Comments from the Board of Education,
residents and staff
5. ADJOURNMENT
ADDENDUM TO THE AUGUST 21, 2008 BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING
2. ACTION
2.2 Warrants
2.2.3 Construction Fund #3 for $232,896.68
2.2.4 Special Aid #3 for $3,688.33
2.2.5 General Fund #10 for $8,447.49
2.2.6 Treasurer’s Report, July 2008
2.2.7 Appropriations Status Report, July 2008
2.2.8 Student Fund, July 2008
2.3 New Business
2.3.5 Recommend the Board accept the results
of the August 19, 2008 $3,300,000 Special Bond Referendum
for additional funds to complete the HVAC infrastructure
upgrade and auditorium air conditioning.
Total number of votes: 151
Yes votes: 97
No votes: 54
2.3.6 Recommend the Board award the following
HVAC contract per the recommendation of Dodge Chamberlin
Luzine and Weber, Architects:
Contractor: T. McElligott, Inc.
Base bid: $1,545,200
Alternate #1: $ 267,000 HVAC area
Alternate #2:
$ 252,000 HVAC area G
Total $2,064,200
2.3.7 Recommend the Board approve the
appointment of the following temporary teacher aides for the
2008 - 2009 school year:
Delene Clow 6.25 hours
Nancy Nelson 6.00 hours
Anne Marie Perrotte 6.00 hours
Barbara Cicchinelli 6.00 hours
Julie Lacijen 6.00 hours
Mary Varcasio 5.50 hours
Donna VanBramer 5.50 hours
Rachel Collet 5.50 hour
Kristin Gilman 6.00 hours
Chris Masse 5.50 hours
Kim Hilton 5.50 hours
2.3.8 Recommend the Board approve a request
from Karen Budrakey, Social Worker, for a two day unpaid
leave of absence in October.
2.3.9 Recommend the Board approve a request
from Terry Stoliker, PE Teacher, for a four day unpaid leave
of absence in October.
2.3.10 Recommend the Board approve the
appointment of Patricia Dudes as substitute
teacher for the 2008 - 2009 school year
2.3.11 Recommend the Board approve the
appointment of Brendan Hughes as JV boy’s soccer coach for
the fall 2008 season; salary per the WTA contract.
2.3.12 Review of CSE minutes dated 6/20/08,
6/26/08, 7/23/08, 7/31/08, 8/14/08
2.3.13 Recommend the Board establish a June
30, 2008 tax reserve in the amount of $600,000 to cover
pending certiorari actions. Said reserves will be funded
from available fund balance.
2.3.14 Recommend the Board award a bus lease
to Don Brown Bus Sales in the total capitalized amount of
$42,908 payable in annual installments of $8,401.
3. INFORMATION
4. Comments from the Board of Education,
residents and staff
5. ADJOURNMENT
