NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Niagara Falls, New York

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, May 21, 2003

NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL RED/GREEN CAFETERIA

AGENDA

I.  Public Hearing – Budget ‘03/04

A.  Call to order

B.  Pledge of Allegiance

C.  Prayer

D. Roll Call

E. Overview

F. Public Comment

G. Adjournment

II. Letters and Communications

A.  Oral Communications

B.  Written Communications

III. Recommended Actions from the Superintendent of Schools

1.  Minutes

None.

2. Budget Transfer #5

Motion for approval is recommended for Item #5

3. Revenue Amendments

None.

4. Bid

Motion for approval is recommended for Bid #2 – Janitorial Supplies.

5. Treasurer's Report for February 2003

Received and filed.

6.  Budget Status Report

None.

7.  Extracurricular Activity Report

None.

8.  Personnel Report--Certificated

Motion for approval is recommended for Items #I - #XII.

9.  Personnel Report--Classified

Motion for approval is recommended for Items #I - #X.

10.  Report from the Committee on Special Education

Motion for approval is recommended.

11.  Report from the Committee on Preschool Special Education

Motion for approval is recommended.

B. Unfinished Business

There is no unfinished business for this meeting.

C. New Business

1.  Approval of Restructuring of Revenue Anticipation Note Borrowing (To Be Distributed)

2.  Approval of Agreement Between the School District of the City of Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara Falls Education Foundation, Inc. Granting the Niagara Falls Education Foundation, Inc. Right to Enter Into Use Agreements With Third Parties for Sal Maglie Stadium

3.  Approval of Agreement With Simpson, Kling, Quarantillo, & Frosolone, CPA’s PLLC for Auditing Services—2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05

4.  Approval of Appointment of an Additional Election Inspector for 2003

5.  Acceptance of Funds for School Renovation, IDEA and Technology Grant

6.  Approval of a Special Meeting of the Board of Education (June 4, 2003)

7.  Approval of Recommendation to Refer a Notice of Claim (Re: Seth Schuppenhauer - Personal Injury) to the Appropriate Insurance Carrier and School District Attorney

8.  Approval of Recommendation to Refer a Summons and Complaint (Re: Andrea Sealey – Defamation of Character) to the Appropriate Insurance Carrier and School District Attorney

IV. Review of Proposed Policies

There are no proposed policies to review at this meeting.

V. Information and Reports

A.  Reports from the Superintendent of Schools

1. Action Register

B. Reports and Questions from the Board Members

VI. Advanced Planning

A. Undisposed Matters - Enclosure
B.  Next Meeting Agenda

1.  TLC Work Session – June 4 (5:30 p.m.)

a)  America’s Choice Contract

b)  Status of Graduation

c)  Budget Update

d)  UPK/Magnet Lotteries

2.  Special Board Meeting – June 4 (7:30 p.m.)

3.  Statutory Meeting – June 4 (8:00 p.m.)

a) Certify School Board Election/Budget Vote Results

4.  No Meeting – June 12

5.  BRS Agenda Topic(s) – June 19 (5:30 p.m.)

a)  Youth At-Risk Behavior Survey

b)  Residency Policy

c)  Field Trips – Amusement Parks

d)  Staff Status

e)  Review of Board Meeting Agenda Items for June 26

6. Public Hearing on Safety Plans – June 19 (7:00 p.m.)

7. Agenda Review Topic(s) – June 26

a)  Review of Annual Reorganization Meeting Agenda

b)  Graduation Update

c)  Staffing Status

d)  Summer School Update

e)  Review of Board Meeting Agenda Items

8. Regular Board Meeting Agenda – June 26

VII. Adjournment

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