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Board of Education Meeting Digest for Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The public session of the Board of Education meeting was called to order in the Middle School Library at 7:00 PM
by Board President Daniel Brunson.
Superintendent Bodziak’s comments:
Mr. Bodziak requested that Middle School Principal Mark Mambretti announce a special event. Mr. Mambretti
commented that the 22 nd annual “Seniors in our School Day” will take place April 7 in the Middle School cafeteria,
beginning at 9 AM with a breakfast, followed by student entertainment, including talent show winners.
Mr. Bodziak asked Business Manager Paul Blowers to address yesterday’s news that Gov Paterson is going to
delay school aid payments. Mr. Blowers said that East Aurora will be delayed in receiving about a million dollars
until June. Mr.Blowers reported that the March 31will be delayed and that there is no legal requirement for the
state to pay the end-of-the state year payment. He also said that the district’s cash flow will not be affected, but
that he estimated that the district would lose about $1000 in interest.
Board President’s and Board Member’s Comments & Committee Reports
� Stephen Zagrobelny reported on a policy committee meeting last week and some upcoming topics that
the committee will address.
� MaryBeth Covert commented that the most significant upcoming piece would be a policy on the board
policy manual.
� Jim Whitcomb participated in the Senior Prom at the Senior Citizens Center, hosted by EAHS Key Club.
More than 100 seniors and over 30 students enjoyed the evening.
Visitor Comments
Todd Hathaway, president of the East Aurora Faculty Association: “Last Thursday, the Association ratified
Contractual adjustments that help in solving the difficult economic times we are currently facing. This vote
provides a fair arrangement to the students, teachers, and the community, while continuing to allow for the high
quality of education we deliver in the District.
Our members are parents and taxpayers in the community too, and we wanted to be part of the solution, not
the problem. This was by no means an easy vote for the teachers, and no teacher enjoys making such difficult
choices, but the membership decided that these changes were the best way for the East Aurora Faculty
Association to assist the community in traversing these troubled economic waters. Together we intend on
continuing to maintain our high quality education, of which the quality and dedication of East Aurora teachers is a
major component.