Silver Creek Central School District

The Board recognized students as Knights of the Month for September 2016 and an Employee of the Month. They acknowledged receipt of the September 2016 Treasurer's Report. Resignations were accepted, and leaves of absence were granted. Several individuals were appointed as extra-curricular advisors, chaperones, mentors, and substitutes. The Board approved CSE recommendations, conference attendance, declared excess equipment, and adopted/entered several policies. A charitable donation was gratefully accepted. Appointments were made for a High School Principal and a School Psychologist.

The Board reviewed committees for the 2016-2017 school year, and presented a plaque to Mrs. Gowan in recognition of her service to the District. Actions taken by the Board included receiving the August 2016 Treasurer's Report, accepting resignations, granting leaves, and appointing individuals to various positions such as Teacher Aide, Cleaner, Bus Driver, School Secretary, Data Clerk, and Teaching Assistant. Extra-curricular positions and tutors were also appointed. The Board approved CSE recommendations and received the Independent Audit Report for the period ending June 30, 2016. Policies were entered into the record for their second reading, and charitable donations were gratefully accepted. A budget transfer was approved, and the Board authorized Anne Tahamont to attend the Gaiwiio-Six Nations meeting.

The Board recognized the Middle School Knights of the Month for January and February 2017. The second draft of the 2017-2018 budget was presented. The Board authorized unpaid leaves, rescinded an appointment, and appointed a tutor, teacher of record, assistant lacrosse coach, and substitute cafeteria monitor. The Superintendent was authorized to execute a separation agreement, and CSE recommendations were approved. The Board authorized a high school trip to Italy and Greece and authorized attendance at the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference. Donations were accepted, and the 2017-2018 District calendar was received for review. The Superintendent was authorized to enter into an agreement for Versatrans Bus Routing Software, and budget transfers were approved.

The Board recognized the October and November Middle School and High School Knights, along with the Employee of the Month. The November and December 2016 Treasurer's Reports were presented, and updates were given on CDEP, 21st Century Grant, and Deeper Learning, as well as a High School graduation update. The Board authorized unpaid days, granted and accepted leaves and resignations, terminated employment, approved teacher mentors and teachers of record, and appointed substitutes and Social Studies Co-Chairpersons. Additional assignments were approved, and a Ski School chaperone was appointed. The Community Education Instructors for the winter/spring 2017 program were acknowledged, and CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved. The resignation for retirement was approved, a probationary position as a teacher aide and a provisional appointment as an Assistant School Business Executive were made. The Senior Class trip for 2017 was approved, and several policies had their first reading.

The January 2017 Treasurer's Report was presented. The February 2017 Treasurer's Report, Board minutes and monthly reports were received. FMLA leave was granted to Lynn Godert and Paula Redeye. Several Elementary Extra-Curricular Clubs were established. An unpaid volunteer was approved for the Soccer program. Acknowledgment of a Sub Bus Driver in training. CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved. Authorization to attend the Student Achievement Partners National Conference. The conference request for Merrie Maxon was amended. Nominations for seats on the BOCES Board of Education. Authorization for the District to conduct its required GASB-45 full valuation actuarial study. Budget transfers were approved. Authorization for the Superintendent to execute an agreement with Fredonia Central School for the Girls' Varsity Swimming Program. Authorization for an agreement with Ray Fashano to serve as a consultant for a proposed capital project.