July 6, 2010 - Hamburg Central School District

HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING July 6, 2010
Held at the Administration Building
Board of Education
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Patricia Brunner-Collins
Joan G. Calkins, M.D.
Matthew Dils
Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D.
Casey Neyman
Diane R. Reynolds
Gregory Wichlacz
None
CALL TO ORDER
OATH OF OFFICE
BOARD MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RETURN FROM
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
WELCOMING OF
OFFICERS
CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS FOR
PRESIDENT
District Clerk Gordon S. Kerr called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Gordon S. Kerr, district clerk, declared that Diane R. Reynolds, Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and Matthew A.
Dils have met all qualifications and were duly elected to the Board of Education for three-year terms from
July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Gordon S. Kerr, district clerk, administered the oath of office as
contained in Public Officers Law to Diane R. Reynolds, Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and Matthew A. Dils.
Motion was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Gregory Wichlacz, and carried by a vote of AYES 7,
NAY 0, that the Board move to executive session at 6:40 p.m.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Gregory Wichlacz, and carried by a vote of AYES 7,
NAY 0, to return from executive session at 7:34 p.m.
Also Present:
Superintendent Dr. Mark J. Crawford
Associate Superintendent Gordon S. Kerr
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Monafo
Assistant Superintendent of Information Services Gregg Davis
Director of Administrative Services Thomas Bagley
Community Relations Director Michele Darstein
Director of Pupil Services Colleen Staub
Middle School Assistant Principal Jennifer Giallella
Members of the Administration and Staff and Guests.
District Clerk Gordon S. Kerr opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:40 p.m.
Gordon S. Kerr, district clerk, declared that Diane R. Reynolds, Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and Matthew A.
Dils have met all qualifications and were duly elected to the Board of Education for three-year terms from
July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Gordon S. Kerr, district clerk, administered the oath of office as
contained in Public Officers Law to Diane R. Reynolds, Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and Matthew A. Dils.
Mr. Kerr stated that on behalf of the school district, he welcomes the officers to the Board of Education.
Nominations were requested for president by District Clerk Gordon S. Kerr.
A motion was made by Diane R. Reynolds to nominate Joan G. Calkins, M.D., as president, seconded by
Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D. A vote was cast for Joan G. Calkins, M.D., as president of:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D.
Diane R. Reynolds
Patricia Brunner-Collins
Matthew Dils
Casey Neyman
Gregory Wichlacz
Joan G. Calkins, M.D.
None
None
The motion carried and Joan G. Calkins, M.D. won the election as President by unanimous vote.

The oath contained in Public Officers Law was administered by Gordon S. Kerr, District Clerk, to Joan G.
Calkins, M.D. for President.
Mr. Kerr relinquished leadership of the meeting to Joan G. Calkins, M.D., President of the Board of Education.
Board President Joan G. Calkins, M.D., requested nominations for Vice President of the board. A motion was
made by Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D. to nominate Patricia Brunner-Collins as Vice-President, seconded by Diane
R. Reynolds. A vote was cast for Patricia Brunner-Collins as Vice-President of:
OATH OF OFFICE
FOR PRESIDENT
BOARD PRESIDENT
PRESIDED
CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS FOR
VICE-PRESIDENT
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D.
Diane R. Reynolds
Patricia Brunner-Collins
Matthew Dils
Casey Neyman
Gregory Wichlacz
Joan G. Calkins, M.D.
None
None
The motion carried and Patricia Brunner-Collins won the election as Vice-President by unanimous vote.
The oath contained in Public Officers Law was administered by Gordon S. Kerr, District Clerk, to Patricia
Brunner-Collins for Vice-President.
Sally Stephenson, residing at 4409 Clark Street, discussed an internet video on the web that students posted.
Lindsey Stephenson, residing at 231 Pierce Avenue, discussed a Financial Literacy Requirement. This
requirement is statewide, and consists of personal financial management/guidelines for an economics
curriculum. She distributed to the board copies of the statewide curriculum. She also stated that Bryant and
Stratton College provide support to the schools.
OATH OF OFFICE
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT
CHANGE IN AGENDA
Moved Up
Public Expression
Martha Kavanaugh, High School social studies teacher, discussed the student attendance policy and the
possibility of posting as an attached PDF file the board minutes on the website. She also discussed the “*50
grading policy”.
Dr. Mark J. Crawford reported that this is Associate Superintendent Gordon S. Kerr’s last school board
meeting. He thanked Gordon for his many years of service to the Hamburg School District. He wished him
great happiness and success in his new found interest and stated that it was a pleasure working with him. A
short recess was taken to have some cake in honor of Mr. Kerr.
Dr. Mark J. Crawford reported that he attended the high school graduation ceremonies held on June 26. He
stated how wonderful the high school staff was organized that day. There was a large crowd and it was very
exciting for the 276 young people who graduated. It was a great day for the Hamburg Central School District.
He stated that he is very proud of everyone. Board President Joan G. Calkins, M.D. discussed the graduation
flowers, balloons, and the arch. She stated that there were many teachers present and there was a special place
for them to sit.
Regulation #6460R – Staff Use of Computerized Information Resources was presented to the Board for a
second reading.
RECOGNITION BY
THE BOARD
NEW ITEM
High School
Graduation
REPORTS FROM
SUPERINTENDENT
AND STAFF
REVISED REG.
#6460R
Motion was made by Gregory Wichlacz, seconded by Patricia Brunner-Collins, and carried by a vote of AYES
7, NAY 0, that Regulation #6460R – Staff Use of Computerized Information Resources is approved.
Thank you card – Doris Pilato – Teacher Aide – HHS
Thank you card – Patsy Sanson – Social Worker – AES
Thank you card – Gail Kaney – Secretary – CAS Pre-K
Thank you card – Barb Nagowski – Library Medial Specialist - UPES
Thank you note – Candy Lesinski – Reading Teacher – UPES
Thank you card – Audrey Kline – Music Teacher – CAS
Thank you card – Sarah & Justin Takas
Thank you card – Lynda Gorline – Reading Teacher – CAS
Thank you card – Kay Grace – Elementary Teacher – CAS
CORRESPONDENCE

ITEMS FOR
INFORMATION
BOARD COMMITTEES
AND INDIVIDUAL
REPORTS
CONSENSUS
ITEMS
Board Briefings – June 8, 2010
Backpack Express – June 2010 – UPES Newsletter
Claims Auditor’s Report to the Audit Committee – June 2010
Casey Neyman reported that he, along with three other school board members, is attending a
reorganizational retreat/meeting with the New York State Education Department’s Commissioner
tomorrow in Albany.
Motion was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY
0, that approval be given to the consensus items on the agenda and addendum.
Associate Superintendent Gordon S. Kerr asked if any newly hired employees were present and to please
stand up to be recognized. Kathleen Loftus, newly hired Speech Teacher at Charlotte Avenue School
stood up. Dr. Crawford welcomed her to the district. Dr. Crawford also recognized newly hired middle
school principal Jennifer Giallella. Ms. Giallella stated that she is thrilled and pleased about getting the
position. She stated that she loves the district. Matthew Dils stated what a wonderful job Ms. Giallella
did on the middle school 6th grade orientation. Dr. Crawford stated that he is very proud of Ms. Giallella
and very happy for her.
MINUTES
PERSONNEL
Approval was given to the minutes of the June 8, 2010 board of education meeting as recorded.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL:
Retirements:
Grace, Geoffrey Principal, Hamburg Middle School Effective: August 2, 2010
Amo, Charles Director of Health, Phys Ed & Recreation Effective: August 2, 2010
Appointment:
Name:
Giallella, Jennifer
Type of Appointment: Three-Year Probationary, Step 1 ($94,000 Prorated-(2008-12) Negotiated Agreement)
Tenure Area: Principal (Assignment-Hamburg Middle School)
Effective Date: August 2, 2010
Ending Date: August 1, 2013, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: New York State Permanent School District Administrator Certification for this position.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL:
Resignation:
Ogilvie, Rebecca Teacher, Elementary AES Effective: 6/30/10
Appointments:
Name:
Godios, Kathryn
Type of Appointment: Part-time (.80), 2/MA ($37,000 Prorated) (2008-09 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
Special Education & Reading
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Initial New York State Certification for this position
Name: Loftus, Kathleen J.
Type of Appointment: Three-Year Probationary, 2M ($37,000 Prorated) (2008-09 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
Speech
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
August 31, 2013 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Initial New York State Certification for this position
Name: Polisoto, Jason S.
Type of Appointment: Regular Sub ($32,750 Prorated) (2008-09 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
Special Education
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Initial New York State Certification for this position

Name:
Sheehy, Beth
Type of Appointment: Regular Substitute, 2/MA ($37,000 Prorated) (2008-09 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
Speech Pathology
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Professional New York State Certification for this position
PERSONNEL
(Continued)
Name: Clayton, Nevia R.
Type of Appointment: Three-Year Probationary, Step 2, 2/MA ($38,850)(2008-2009 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
School Psychologist
Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2013 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Provisional New York State Certification for this position.
Name:
Niefergold, Jill
Type of Appointment: Part-time (60%), 6/M ($44,500 Prorated)
Subject Area:
Special Education
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Permanent New York State Certification for this position
Name:
Steinert, Priscilla
Type of Appointment: Part-Time (50%), 4/B+3 ($34,920 prorated)
Subject Area:
Elementary Education
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Provisional New York State Certification for this position
Name:
Flanagan, Adele
Type of Appointment: Regular Sub, 2B ($33,750 Prorated) 2008-09 Negotiated Agreement
Subject Area: SWD – Math Gr 7-12
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Ending Date:
June 30, 2011 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Initial New York State Certification for this position
Name:
Oddo, Maria
Type of Appointment: Regular Substitute, 2/M $37,000 Prorated) (2008-09 Negotiated Agreement)
Subject Area:
Secondary Classroom Mathematics
Effective Date: 9/1/10
Ending Date:
6/30/11 or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education
Certification Status: Initial New York State Certification for this position
Reinstatements:
Kita, Kimberly HHS Science Effective: 7/1/10
Sortisio, Kimberly HHS Science Effective: 7/1/10
Koselny, Cara AES Elementary Education Effective: 7/1/10
Substitute Teacher Appointments: Effective 6/9/10
Last Name First Name Degree SUBJECT #1 SUBJECT #2
SUBJECT #3
Jay Katherine BA Elementary Ed
TENURE, Effective August 31, 2010:
Kita, Kimberly HHS Academic Tenure Area of Science
Milovich, Morgan HHS Special Subject Tenure Area: Art
Changes of Status:
Travis, Amy From: 3B+24 ($$35,360) To: 4M ($39,100) Effective: 9/1/10
Hill, Michelle From: 7M ($43,000) To: 8M+3 ($44,670) Effective: 9/1/10

PERSONNEL
(Continued)
SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL:
Resignation:
Rozniak, Katherine M. Teacher Aide UPS Effective: 6/26/10
Appointments:
Paz, Victoria Cleaner – FT $11.14/hr Effective: 10/14/10
Simonick, Lorraine Health Benefits Coordinator Effective: 7/1/10-6/30/13
Changes of Status:
Barr, Gail From: Senior Clerk Typist $2,000/year Effective: 7/01/10
To: Senior Clerk Typist (Confidential)
McGee, Debra From: Payroll Clerk PT $2,000/year Effective: 7/01/10
To: Payroll Clerk PT (Confidential)
Valtin, Mary From: Principal. Clerk Typist $2,000/year Effective: 7/01/10
To: Principal Clerk Typist (Confidential)
Continuing Education Appointments 2010-11:
Appointment:
Dryja, Jeanne Driver Ed/Classroom Instructor $40.00/hr Effective: 6/7/10
Fall Continuing Education Appointments 2009-10:
NAME TITLE HOURLY SALARY
Pat Burger Art Instructor $15.00
Albert Feasley Bridge Instructor $15.00
Joan Feasley Rec Assistant $11.00
Robert Feasley Bridge Volunteer
William Feasley Bridge Volunteer
Dawn Ellis Craft Instructor $15.00
Crystal Sopko Craft Instructor $15.00
Judy White Cooking Instructor $15.00
Lori Coventry Dog Care $13.00
Francis Evans Master Gardener $20.00
Cheryl Schalk Computer Instructor $25.00
Darleen Stry Photoshop Instructor $20.00
JoAnn Thomasson French language Instr. $25.00
Linda Rankin Ballet Instructor $13.00
Peter Mirando Folk music Instructor $15.00
Cheryl Machemer Personal Growth $13.00
Charlene Kane Personal Growth $15.00
Rick Lardo Recreation Assistant $11.00
Tom Ryan Recreation Assistant $11.00
Peg Meissner Exercise Instructor $15.00
Debbie Leavell Exercise Instructor $15.00
Maria Rola Exercise/Dance $14.00
Wendy Ryan Swim Instructor $15.00
Mary Jo Lardo Swim Instructor $15.00
Ann Marie Rucki Swim Instructor $15.00
William Malican 5-hour-course Instructor $25.00
VENDORS
Barbara Condrell Parenting Workshop Vendor
Mary Joanne Smith Mary Joanne’s Dance School Vendor
Dina Elardo Notary Central Vendor
Dave Johns Professional Scuba Vendor
Kate Nolan-Eaton Awakened Parent Vendor
E.C.C Driving Prog. Point reduction Vendor

Embraceable Ewe Knitting Vendor
Designing Dish Pottery/ Jewelry Vendor
Lisa Rood Tools for Caregivers Vendor
Susan Blumenthal Social Worker Vendor
Arlene Dietrick Stain Glass Vendor
Know How Tours Travel Vendor
Vicki Schneider Glass Artisan Vendor
Erin Schifferli Yoga Instructor Vendor
Scott Dawson Piano Teacher Vendor
Buffalo Ski Club Skiing Vendor
Everywoman Personal Growth Vendor
Adam Schifferli Web Design Vendor
Prevention Focus Personal Growth Vendor
Karen Volk Scrapbooking Vendor
PERSONNEL
(Continued)
VOLUNTEERS
Thomas Carlsen Investments Volunteer
Thomas Liolos Mortgages Volunteer
Bryan Castro Social Security Volunteer
James Miller,CFP College Funding Volunteer
David Malin College Funding Volunteer
James Trueman College Funding Volunteer
Sandy Walters Medicare Volunteer
Grace McKenzie Housing Volunteer
Kate Beck Budgeting Volunteer
Mindy Purdy Childbirth Class Volunteer
Approval was given to the Resolution for Cooperative Bidding with Erie 1/Erie 2 BOCES as follows:
WHEREAS, It is the plan of a number of public school districts in New York State, to bid jointly on
Duplicating Paper; Office and Art Supplies, Breakfast/Lunch Foods, Bread & Bread Products, Cafeteria Paper
and Supplies, Audio-Visual/TV Supplies & Equipment, Microcomputer Supplies & Equipment, Computer
Ribbons/Cartridges, Software; and custodial supplies, and
COOPERATIVE
BIDDING WITH
ERIE 1/ERIE 2
BOCES/ORLEANS-
NIAGARA BOCES
WHEREAS, the Hamburg School District is desirous of participating with other school districts in New York
State in the joint bidding of the commodities mentioned above and others as they become available, as
authorized by General Municipal Law, Section 119-0, and
WHEREAS, the Hamburg School District wishes to appoint a committee to assume the responsibility for
drafting of specifications, advertising for results to the Boards of Education and making recommendations
thereon; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Hamburg School District hereby appoints Erie 1/Erie
2 and Orleans/Niagara BOCES Co-op Bid Committee to represent it in all matters related above, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Hamburg School District Board of Education authorizes the above
mentioned committee to represent it in all matters leading up to the entering into a contract for the purchase of
the above mentioned commodities, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Hamburg School District Board of Education agrees to assume its
equitable share of the costs of the cooperative bidding, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Hamburg School District Board of Education agrees (1) to abide
by majority decisions of the participating districts on quality standards; (2) that unless all bids are rejected, it
will award contracts according to the recommendations of the committee; (3) that after award of contract(s), it
will conduct all negotiations directly with the successful bidder(s).
Approval was given to Warrant #11 for May 2010 in the amount of $3,920,792.19.
Approval was given to Capital Warrant #11 for May 2010 in the amount of $4,000.00.
WARRANTS

PARTIAL PAYMENT
OF SCHOOL TAXES
Approval is given to the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature, the Erie County Legislature, and the Governor of the State
of New York have approved Bill #A09529 (#S06429) allowing for the acceptance of partial payments of
taxes, and
WHEREAS, the legislation is vital to all residents and taxpayers of the State of New York, Erie County,
Towns of Hamburg and residents of the Hamburg CSD and,
WHEREAS, the legislation provides assistance to those senior citizens and impoverished residents of the
school district who have difficulties paying their school taxes under the present payment structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Central School District Board of
Education hereby authorizes the immediate acceptance of partial payments of school taxes in accordance
with the aftermentioned legislation.
BIDS
SCHOOL LUNCH
PRICES
BID
FIELD TRIP
COMMITTEE ON
PRE-SCHOOL
SPECIAL EDUCATION
COMMITTEE AND
SUB-COMMITTEE ON
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL
MATTERS
ECASB DELEGATE
ASSEMBLY
ECASB LEGISLATIVE
TEAM
ECASB BUDGET &
FINANCE TEAM
HAMBURG IDA/
HAMBURG NY
LAND DEV. CORP.
HEALTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Approval was given to the low recommended bid #1012 for Ice Cream (Perry’s Ice Cream Company,
Inc.) in the amount of $6,886.40 and bid #1013 for Milk (Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.) in the
amount of $8,327.51.
Approval was given to school lunch price list presented by Director of Food Service Linda Muldoon as
outlined on Enclosure G.3.f.
Approval was given to the Letter of Recommendation of Gordon W. Jones Associates, Architects, on the
Middle School Access Road Project bid awarded to Perfect Solutions, Inc., dba Building Solutions, held
on July 1, 2010, which is being funded from the Phase 1 “Fix-It” project for Site Work Contract 120
totaling $182,500.00.
Approval was given to the following field trip:
Hamburg High School, DECA, to Darien Lake, Darien, New York from July 26-27, 2010.
Approval was given to the Committee on Pre-School Special Education recommendations for 5/26/10.
Approval was given to the Committee and Sub-Committee on Special Education recommendations for
3/9, 3/11, 3/15, 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/22, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30, 3/31, 4/1, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/9, 4/12,
4/13, 4/14, 4/15, 4/16, 4/27, 4/29, 4/30, 5/11, 5/12, 5/13, 5/18, 5/20, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14
and 6/18/10.
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and carried by a vote
of AYES 7, NAY 0, that Casey Neyman be appointed the board member delegate and Diane R. Reynolds
be appointed the alternate to the Erie County Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY
0, that Casey Neyman be appointed representative and Patricia Brunner-Collins and Diane R. Reynolds be
appointed the alternate to the Erie County Association of School Boards Legislative Team.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and carried by a vote of AYES
7, NAY 0, that Casey Neyman be appointed representative and Gregory Wichlacz be appointed the
alternate to the Erie County Association of School Boards Budget and Finance Team.
Motion was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY
0, that Matthew Dils be appointed delegate and Gregory Wichlacz be appointed the non-voting alternate
to the Hamburg Industrial Development Agency/Hamburg NY Land Development Corporation.
Motion was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Patricia Brunner-Collins, and carried by a vote of
AYES 7, NAY 0, that Patricia Brunner-Collins and Joan G. Calkins, M.D. be appointed board
representatives to the Health Advisory Council.

Motion was made by Diane R. Reynolds, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY
0, that Joan G. Calkins, M.D. be appointed the board member delegate and Patricia Brunner-Collins be
appointed the alternate to the Leadership Forum.
Motion was made by Diane R. Reynolds, seconded by Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D., and carried by a vote of AYES
7, NAY 0, that Patricia Brunner-Collins, Matthew Dils and Gregory Wichlacz be appointed board
representatives to the District Facilities Committee.
Motion was made by Diane R. Reynolds, seconded by Patricia Brunner-Collins, and carried by a vote of
AYES 7, NAY 0, that Matthew Dils and Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D. be appointed board representatives to the
Transportation Committee.
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Diane R. Reynolds, and carried by a vote of
AYES 7, NAY 0, that Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D. and Joan G. Calkins, M.D. be appointed board representatives to
the Continuing Education Committee.
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Diane R. Reynolds, and carried by a vote of
AYES 7, NAY 0, that Kelly A. Harper, Ph.D. and Gregory Wichlacz be appointed board representatives to the
Comprehensive District Educational Planning Team.
Motion was made by Diane R. Reynolds, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY
0, that Joan G. Calkins, M.D. be appointed board representative to the Parent-Child connection.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that Diane R. Reynolds be appointed board representative on an Ad Hoc basis to the Village/Town Safety
Committee.
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES 7,
NAY 0, that the following appointment of Officers be approved for the 2010-11 school year.
Audit Committee
Treasurer
Custodians of Petty Cash funds:
The entire Board of Education
Laura Feldman
Thomas Bagley– Business Office – Admin. Bldg.
Dr. Mark J. Crawford–Superintendent’s Office–Admin. Bldg.
Charles Amo – HPER Office (High School)
Thomas Bagley – Continuing Education Office
Michael Gallagher – HHS
Geoff Grace - HMS
Jennifer Giallella – HMS - Effective August 2, 2010
Leslie Bennett – AES
Paul Pietrantone – BVS
Trena Mooar – CAS
Jacqueline Peffer – UPES
Thomas Nemmer – Technology Department
Colleen Staub – Pupil Services Office
District Clerk Gordon S. Kerr be appointed District Clerk from July 1 – July 6
Gregg Davis be appointed District Clerk from July 7 – July 2011
Reorganizational meeting
District Tax Collectors
Catherine Rybczynski, Town of Hamburg
Carol R. Hutton, Town of Orchard Park
David J. Shenk, Towns of Boston and Eden
Claims Auditor Gail Kaney through Reorganizational meeting 2013
Records Retention and Disposition Officer Gregg Davis
LEADERSHIP
FORUM
DISTRICT
FACILITIES
COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
COMPREHENSIVE
DISTRICT EDUCA-
TIONAL PLANNING
TEAM
PARENT-CHILD
CONNECTION
VILLAGE/TOWN
SAFETY COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT OF
OFFICERS FOR
2010-2011
Audit Committee
Treasurer
Custodians of
Petty Cash Funds
District Clerk
District Tax
Collectors
Claims Auditor
Records Retention
and Disposition
Officer

Records Access
Officer
Section 504
Compliance Officer
Purchasing Agent
Certifiers of
Instructional & Civil
Service Payrolls
Appointing Authority
Liaison for
Homeless Children
and Youth
Title IX/ADA Co-
Compliance Officers
Chemical Hygiene
Officer
Supervisor of
Attendance
Pesticide Notification
Officer
Educational Official
OTHER APPOINT-
MENTS FOR 2010-11
Physician Rates
Legal Counsel
Independent Auditor
Internal Auditor
Records Access Officer
Section 504 Compliance Officer
Purchasing Agent
Gregg Davis
Colleen Staub
Thomas Bagley
Certifiers of Instructional and Civil Service Payrolls Dr. Mark J. Crawford and Gregg Davis
Appointing Authority
Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth
Title IX/ADA Co-Compliance Officers
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Supervisor of Attendance
Pesticide Notification Officer
Educational Official
Gregg Davis
Colleen Staub
Gregg Davis and Mary Ellen Monafo
Kevin Strong
Gregg Davis
Kevin Strong
Dr. Mark J. Crawford
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Diane R. Reynolds, and carried by a vote of
AYES 7, NAY 0, that the following appointments be approved for the 2010-11 school year:
All physicians in the Hamburg Central School District be offered a proportionate share of the annual
physical examinations of students including preschool children and athletes at $6.50 per student, and
examinations of school personnel at $35.00 per adult.
The firm of Harris Beach, LLP appointed legal counsel (school attorney).
The firm of Lumsden & McCormick appointed independent auditor.
The firm of Dopkins & Co., LLP appointed internal auditor.
Appointed as
Members of the
Committee on
Special Education
CSE Chairpersons
Psychologists
Social Workers
Special Education Teachers
General Education Teachers
Counselors and Therapists
Parents
Colleen Staub, Director of Pupil Services
Michelle Chaffee, Psychologist
Jeanne Crawford, Teacher Coordinator
Renee Ganey, Psychologist
Michael Hanitz, Social Worker
Jacquelyn Martin, Psychologist
Susan Witkowski, Psychologist
Nevia Clayton, Psychologist
Michelle Chaffee
Renee Ganey
Jacquelyn Martin
Susan Witkowski
Nevia Clayton, Psychologist
Michael P. Hanitz, M.S.W.
As scheduled for CSE meetings
As scheduled for CSE meetings
As scheduled for CSE meetings
Diane Blair
Laura Heeter
Christine Hoff
Laurie McGorry
Lynnette Torgalski

District Representatives
Special Education Teachers
General Education Teachers
Therapists and Counselors
Colleen Staub, Director of Pupil Services
Michelle Chaffee, Psychologist
Jeanne Crawford, Teacher Coordinator
Renee Ganey, Psychologist
Michael Hanitz, Social Worker
Jacquelyn Martin, Psychologist
Susan Witkowski, Psychologist
Nevia Clayton, Psychologist
As scheduled for SUB-CSE meetings
As scheduled for SUB-CSE meetings
As scheduled for SUB-CSE meetings
Appointed as
Members of the Sub-
Committee on Special
Education
Chairpersons
Parents
Professional Evaluator
Agency Designee
Municipality Designee
Colleen Staub, Director of Pupil Services
Jeanne Crawford, Teacher Coordinator
Nevia Clayton, Psychologist
Diane Blair
Laura Heeter
Laurie McGorry
Varies with case
Varies with case; representative from agency
charged with responsibility of the child (birth to 2
years), if any
Varies with case
Appointed as
Members of the
Committee on
Preschool Special
Education
The persons named below on the Impartial Hearing Officer Rotational List are approved as recommended, in
accordance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, as certified and eligible
hearing officers in special education impartial hearings in this district:
Impartial Hearing
Officer Rotational
List

DESIGNATIONS FOR
2010-2011
Banks
Time of Board of
Education Meetings
Official Newspapers
Notice of Meetings
Bulletin Board
Occupational
Education Advisory
Council
AUTHORIZATIONS
FOR 2010-2011
Federal Applications
Conferences and
Field Trips
Investment of
Tax Money
Budget Transfers
OTHER ITEMS
FOR 2010-2011
Policies, Handbooks,
Code of Ethics
Mileage Rate
Board of Election
Tuition Rates for
Children of Staff
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES
7, NAY 0, that the following designations be approved for the 2010-11 school year:
That the following banks be designated as depositories for the school district:
a. Bank of America, Hamburg Branch (Fleet Bank)
b. Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, Hamburg Branch
c. Evans National, Boston Branch and Hamburg Branch
d. Citizens Banks, selected for district daily business activities
e. JP Morgan Chase Bank
f. First Niagara
g. HSBC Bank
That, unless otherwise scheduled by the Board of Education, board meetings for the 2010-11 school year
shall be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 5305 Abbott Road, Hamburg, New York.
That the following are designated as official newspapers of the district:
The Hamburg Sun
The Focus
Hamburg Pennysaver
The Orchard Park Bee
That the bulletin board in the Administration Building foyer be used for officially posting the time and
date of board meetings.
That Erie 1 BOCES be designated as the Occupational Education Advisory Council for the Hamburg
Central School District for the 2010-11 school year. The Occupational Education Advisory council is a
yearly designation that must have board approval. Erie 1 BOCES has been so designated for at least the
last twenty years.
Motion was made by Patricia Brunner-Collins, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote of AYES
7, NAY 0, that the following authorizations be approved for the 2010-11 school year:
That the superintendent of schools be designated as the authorized representative (under Public Law 89-
10) to sign all federal applications as the designated official of the Hamburg Central School District.
That the superintendent of schools be authorized to approve requests for conferences and field trips
involving staff and students in accordance with established policies and rules and regulations of the
district.
That the tax collectors be authorized to invest tax money on behalf of the Hamburg Central School
District.
That the superintendent of schools be authorized to approve budget transfers within limits prescribed by
Commissioner’s Regulations.
Motion was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Diane R. Reynolds, and carried by a vote of AYES 7,
NAY 0, that the following items be approved for the 2010-11 school year.
That all policies, staff handbooks, and Code of Ethics in effect during the previous year be adopted as
revised for the 2010-11 school year.
That the reimbursement rate (mileage) to personnel when serving in an approved capacity be fifty cents
($.50) per mile.
That the following persons comprise the Board of Election:
a. Sharon Matern, Inspector $ 630.00 Effective: 7/1/10
b. Sandra Hudden, Inspector $ 200.00 Effective: 7/1/10
That the tuition rates for general instruction for children of staff for the 2010-11 school year be as
follows:
a. Grades K-5 $1,136.00
b. Grades 6-12 $1,287.00

That the tuition rates for general instruction for non-resident children for the 2010-11 school year be as
follows:
a. Grades K-6 $4,957.00
b. Grades 7-12 $7,482.00
Motion was made by Gregory Wichlacz, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 6, NAY
1 (Matthew Dils), that upon Dr. Mark J. Crawford having submitted a letter to the Board of Education
indicating his intent to resign as of September 1, 2010; it is
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Hamburg Central School District hereby accepts Dr. Crawford’s
letter of June 30, 2010 as his resignation effective September 1, 2010.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Patricia Brunner-Collins, and carried by a vote of AYES 7,
NAY 0, that the Board of Education hereby approves of the Extension of Memorandum of Understanding
between the Superintendent of Schools of the Hamburg Central School District and Lorraine Simonick as
outlined in said Memorandum.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that the Board of Education extends the appointment of Daniel R. Drozda as District Clerk of the Works for
the Middle School Road Construction Project at a rate of $1,000 per week (20 hours per week) from July 1,
2010 to September 17, 2010.
This action item was later revised.
Tuition Rates
For Non-Resident
Children
ACTION ITEMS
RESOLUTION
TO ACCEPT
RESIGNATION
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING
EXTENSION OF
OFFICER FOR
DURATION OF THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Matthew Dils stated that he appreciates everything that Mark has done for the district and that the district is at
its best in the last 8 years.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Gregory Wichlacz, and carried by a
vote of AYES 7, NAY 0.
Board President Joan G. Calkins, M.D., adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Return to Executive Session
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that the Board move to Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.
Public Session
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that the Board move to public session at 8:45 p.m.
Dr. Crawford reported that the previous motion made stated that Mr. Drozda works 20 hours and would earn
$1,000 per week. Under this project, he would actually be working 40 hours per week through the end of the
project. He stated that the bid was in the sum of $182,500 which is lower than expected and Dr. Crawford
requested that the motion be adjusted to correctly reflect the work hours and salary for Mr. Drozda.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that the Board of Education extends the appointment of Daniel R. Drozda as District Clerk of the Works for
the Middle School Road Construction Project at a rate of $2,000 per week (40 hours per week) from July 1,
2010 to September 17, 2010.
Motion was made by Matthew Dils, seconded by Casey Neyman, and carried by a vote of AYES 7, NAY 0,
that the Board move back to Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Casey Neyman, seconded by Matthew Dils, and carried by a vote
of AYES 7, NAY 0.
ADJOURNMENT
RETURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PUBLIC SESSION
EXTENSION OF
OFFICER FOR
DURATION OF THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ROAD CONSTRUC-
TION PROJECT
RETURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Board President Joan G. Calkins, M.D., adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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Gregg J. Davis, District Clerk