May 26, 2009 Board of Education Meeting Highlights
Below are highlights of what occurred at the May 12, 2009 Board of Education meeting.  Official minutes will be posted on the District’s website upon approval at the subsequent Board of Education meeting.
Michael Tarantelli and his advisor, Mrs. Christine Preston, were present to be recognized by the Board of Education.  Michael won first place in the New York State National History Day Competition and is advancing to the national competition on June 14.
Capital Project Update:  The Board was presented with an update on capital project progress.  Click here to view the executive summary.
Representatives of SEI Design and Municipal Solutions provided updated visual plans and financial data for two successive capital projects ranging from 2011 through 2018 that could be financed through state aid and reserve funds with no tax impact.
Revisions to the Acceptable Use Policy were approved.
Phil Burrows, Deputy Superintendent, presented an update on the work of the Diversity Committee.  The Committee has recommended individuals who exemplify respect for diversity for recognition at the June 9 Board of Education meeting.  The Committee also noted that the District won national recognition for Diversity Awareness in the form of the Magna Award.  The District has been asked to present a Diversity Workshop at the fall 2009 New York State School Boards Association Convention in New York City.
The Superintendent reported that two High School students have received regional distinction:  Olivia Graham was this year’s Lilac Festival Queen and Jennifer Gay was recognized by Monroe County Superintendents as the 2009 Outstanding Senior.  The Prom was a successful event.  In follow up to a question at the last board meeting, a report on Wellness Center participation rates by population sector was provided.  One of our community members, Karen Waldron-Johnson, met with the Superintendent to discuss projects and grant funding for green initiatives.  Finally, Dr. Mike O’Laughlin, District Superintendent for Monroe #2 BOCES, will be missed as we mourn his sudden passing.
The monthly food service report was approved and a discussion regarding an increase in lunch prices of $.10 in 2009-10 was discussed.
A number of gifts were accepted and the Board approved the disposal of used laptop bags and two pieces of unusable technology equipment.