13-14 Calendar - Salamanca City School

Superintendent’s Message
Dear Salamanca Community,
Welcome back to the start of the 2013-2014 academic
school year. The beginning of the school year is always
filled with optimism, hope and excitement and this year
is no different. Last year saw a flurry of activity in the
last ten weeks of school, from Regents examinations, the
closure of Seneca Elementary School, the movement of
grades 3-6 and of course graduation.
While many things have transformed in recent
weeks, what remains an ever constant phenomenon is our
commitment to work to improve opportunities for our students.
To make this goal a reality, the Board of Education
and the District have adopted the following goals:
Goal I– to improve our curriculum offerings and to
create a rich, robust and rigorous classroom experience
for our students
Goal II– to be mindful of our fiscal environment and
our short and long term facility needs
Goal III– to engage students; to engage staff; to engage
the community to transform Salamanca Schools into
a state of the art 21st Century Learning Environment for
all students, staff and the community.
These tasks while daunting, can be accomplished
by working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups,
by encouraging open communications and displaying an
unwavering willingness to support our areas of strengths
while simultaneously acknowledging our weaknesses.
Together, great things are possible.
Please join us as we venture forward into the new
school year.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Breidenstein
Superintendent
Salamanca City Central School District
• 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779 •
Mission
The mission of the Salamanca City Central School District
is to ensure learning and growth for all students. We
pledge to provide a safe, supportive environment where all
students will be prepared for life’s challenges and grow into
responsible citizens.
Board of Education 2013-14
Mr. Eric A Butler, President..............................2010-2015
Mrs. Theresa A. Ray, Vice President................2009-2014
Mr. Robert W. Crandall.....................................2009-2014
Mr. Lance R. Hoag............................................2013-2018
Mr. Kenneth Nary.............................................2013-2018
Mrs. Barb Sande ...............................................2012-2017
Mrs. Colleen Smith...........................................2011-2016
Ms. Janet L. Koch ....................................... District Clerk
School Board Meetings
The Board of Education meets on the second and fourth
Tuesday as needed of each month in the Salamanca Jr./Sr.
High School Large Group Instruction Room. All Meetings
begin at 6:30 p.m. Workshops will focus on educational
issues. Special meetings may be called at the request of a
Board Member.
Public Participation at Meetings
Citizen involvement in public education is one of the
cornerstones of our society. Your continuing interest and
support will guarantee the excellence of our schools.
Agendas are provided to visitors and an opportunity is
provided during the course of the meeting for district residents
who wish to address the Board. The 2013-2014 schedule
is as follows:
August 13, 2013............................................ Board Meeting
September 10, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
October 08, 2013..........................................Board Meeting
November 12, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
December 10, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
January 14, 2014......................................Board Meeting
February 11, 2014.....................................Board Meeting
March 11 & 25, 2014................................Board Meeting
April 08 & 22, 2014..................................Board Meeting
May 13, 2014............................................Board Meeting
May 20, 2014.................(Special Meeting Canvass Vote)
June 10, 2014............................................Board Meeting
Agenda Items
If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda,
please submit your request, in writing, to the Superintendent
of Schools by Noon of the Tuesday preceding
the meeting. Minutes of Board Meetings are posted on
the District’s web page. Agendas and information provided
to the Board is also posted on the school website
at www.salamancany.org/BOE.
What is the Board of Education?
The Board’s powers and duties are derived from the
State of New York Constitution, State laws, and regulations
or rulings of the Commissioner of Education. All decisions
are made by a majority vote of the Board in public session.
The Board’s main areas of responsibility are to:
• Act as advocates for the educational interests of children
• Establish policies
• Set goals and objectives
• Hire the superintendent
• Develop an annual budget
• Establish & review programs
• Appoint all personnel
• Communicate the needs and progress with community