July 6, 2010 - Hamburg Central School District

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