School Board meeting summary: Jan. 3

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Jan. 3, 2012 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Phillips suggested that the Board of Education Facilities Committee meet on January 17th to review the transition timeline that will include the following:
--the implementation of single busing
--common school-day time schedule
--placement of 5th grade students next year

Board of Education: Mr. O’Donnell reported that retiree and former long-time ES cafeteria worker, Eleanor Gingrich, recently passed away.

Mr. O’Donnell congratulated the seven athletic teams (Boys Soccer, Boys XC, Girls XC, Girls Volleyball, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim/Dive, and Football) that achieved NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Awards as reported by Alan Gregory in his December report to the Board of Education.

Board Clerk: Sharon Clark, Board Clerk, reminded the board that, by contract, it is time to begin the Superintendent’s evaluation for 2011-12.

Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 12/19/11 meeting
--Approved Substitute List additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations
--Approved fundraising requests
--Acknowledged Budget Status Report
--Acknowledged November Budget Transfers
--Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
--Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian Boyce, Claims Auditor

Mr. Phillips updated the board on the Teacher Evaluation process and recent developments. He informed the board of the change to the grades 3-8 testing program and the effect this will have on the teacher evaluation process. He expressed a concern over the lack of clarity being provided by SED connecting student results from this new testing system to teacher performance.

Approved Health & Welfare Contract with Corning City School District for 2011-12 for WG students attending parochial schools in Corning.

The next meeting is a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Photos in text: Superintendent Tom Phillips (top) and board member Tom Richardson.

School Board meeting summary: Nov. 7

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Nov. 7, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Phillips acknowledged our fall sports teams, congratulating all participants and coaches on a successful season. Some of the highlights of the fall seasons included:

Girls’ Volleyball – Was 14-5 this season and a Section IV, Class C semifinalist.
Boys’ Cross-Country – Section IV, Class C Champions, will be competing in the NYS Cross-Country meet in Verona, NY this weekend.
Girls’ Swimming – Finished 3rd at the Section IV, Class C swim meet.
Boys’ Soccer – Went 13-3, losing in the Section IV, Class C quarterfinal round.
Football – Won the Bucket Game against O-M and finished the season 5-3.

Shared a letter written by Senator Tom O’Mara to the State Education Department in support of the district’s concept of consolidation/renovation planning that includes closing the Middle School.

Board Clerk:
Sharon Clark, District Clerk, announced that New York State Commissioner of Education, Dr. John B. King, Jr., will be the guest speaker at a hors d’oeuvre reception at Campbell-Savona High School on Wednesday, November 30. All board members and administrators are encouraged to attend this event.

Board of Education:
Brian O’Donnell read a note from Barb Coon thanking the board for donating a book to the HS Library in memory of her father.

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 10/17/11 meeting
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Acknowledged the Budget Status Report and September Budget Transfers
--Accepted CSE/CPSE Recommendations
--Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
--Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claim Auditor

2. Approved the Lead Evaluator Training Certification required as part of the APPR evaluation process.

3. Approved the Board of Elections for the Capital Project Vote that will be held on December 13, 2011.

4. Mr. Phillips updated the board on the Capital Project. Mike DeNardo, Charlie Woodcock, from Hunt Engineers, and Mr. Phillips traveled to Albany last Thursday to meet with SED officials to review the project details. There are a few modifications that will need to be made prior to SED approval.

5. Awarded the bid for Solar Power Equipment to Renewable Rochester of Webster, New York, in the amount of $53,260.

6. Approved the 2012-2013 Budget Calendar.

Photo in text: Board Clerk Sharon Clark helps Board President Brian O'Donnell as he operates a computer as part of the board meeting. This was the second session at which the board has used laptops in an effort to eliminate paper at its meetings. Superintendent Tom Phillips is on the left, and board member Robert Dill is on the right.

School Board meeting summary: Sept. 6

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Sept. 6, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:

Reported on a $2 million reduction in tax assessments on the 2011 tax role. This reduction primarily reflects a lowering of assessments for utility companies.

Reported the Board of Education audit committee met with the District’s auditors to review the 2010-11 tax audit report. There were no material deficiencies reported. The auditors commented on the high quality of accounting and internal controls. Mr. Phillips thanked Gayle Sedlack and the Business Office staff for the quality of work they continually produce.

Opening Day for staff today went very well. Mr. Phillips met with grades 4-8 teachers of ELA and Math to review the new APPR plan. He is pleased with the progress the district has made implementing this plan considering the recent legal decision rendered by the NYS Supreme Court.

Board of Education:

Read a thank-you note from Nan Woodworth-Shaw for the purchase of a library book in memory of her stepfather, Louis Meehan.

Expressed sympathy to Charlie Haeffner on the recent death of his mother.

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 8/15/11 meeting
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Approved fundraising requests
--Approved the following appointments to stipend positions:
HS Disciplinarian – Nils Watson
2nd Grade Team Leader – Jessica Purpura
HS Attendance Office – Nancy Loughlin
--Acknowledged Budget Status Report and July Budget Transfers
--Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
--Acknowledged Warrants

2. Acknowledged the first reading of the following policies:
--Student Records
--Broadcasting and Taping of Board Meetings
--Interscholastic Athletics
--Student Health Services
--Attendance

3. Approved Board of Education Goals for 2011-12 that were developed this summer.

4. Approved the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan.

5. Acknowledged an Agreement with Catholic Charities for the Watkins Glen Youth Center for 2011-12.

6. Accepted the following resignation:
Gretta Zafonte as Food Service Helper

7. Approved the following appointments:
HS Social Studies Teacher – David Fregly
Teacher Aide – Charlene Watson
Library Clerk – Sonja Croft
Food Service Helper – Kent Thurston

8. Approved the following coaching appointments:
Modified Cross-Country – John Fazzary
Modified Football – Trevor Holland/David Fregly (co-coaches)

9. Approved the 2010-11 Audit Report.

10. Approved an agreement for the Mandarin Chinese Class Consultant for 2011-12.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 beginning at 5:45 p.m. with the Annual Facilities tour.

School Board meeting summary: Aug. 15

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Aug. 15, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:

All athletic team practices began today. There are two modified coaching positions that still need to be filled. It is hoped we will have recommendations for filling these at the September 6 board meeting.

Work continues on the updated APPR plan. Teachers in grades 4-8 ELA and Mathematics will be required to participate in the new teacher evaluation program.

The State student assessment continues transition to the common-core assessments. Student achievement results for Watkins Glen remains steady. Principals will be reviewing the results and identifying strengths, as well as areas for improvement. Those results will be used by staff as they plan instruction.

Opening Day activities are still in the planning stages. The District is waiting to hear if ING will sponsor an opening day breakfast for employees at the Seneca Harbor Hotel. Administrators will meet with all grades 4-8 teachers of ELA and Mathematics to review changes to the APPR plan.

Plans are moving forward with the District’s consolidation plan. The proposed square footage of approximately 30,000 square feet has been scaled-down to just over 19,000 square feet. During a recent telephone conference call with the State Education Department, the special education layout was reviewed. The District is now waiting for information from our financial consultant. It is anticipated that public meetings will be scheduled for late September/early October to provide additional details.

Board of Education: None

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 8/1/11 meeting
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Acknowledged Warrants

2. Adopted the 2011-12 tax levy in the amount of $7,986,020. This represents an increase over last year of $.57 per $1,000 of assessment ($11.55 to $12.12 per $1,000 of assessment).

3. Approved an agreement with Schuyler Head Start to provide UPK services for district students for 2011-12.

4. Approved an agreement for the Together Including Every Student (TIES) program for 2011-12.

School Board meeting summary: Aug. 1

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Aug. 1, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:
--Reported the District will accept three resignations tonight and will be reviewing staffing needs to determine if and how to fill these positions.
--Reported the District’s auditors completed their annual audit last week. One item the auditors addressed was the lack of payment from the County Treasurer for the first installment of taxes. Payment is due, by law, at the end of the first installment payment period. The District did not receive any payment from the County until April, which caused the district to not accrue interest on nearly $243,000.

Board of Education: None

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 7/6/11 meeting
--Approved the 2011-12 Substitute List
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations
--Acknowledged Budget Status Report and June Budget Transfers
--Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
--Acknowledged Warrants

2. Approved ES/MS/HS Parent/Student Handbooks

3. Accepted the following resignations:
Kai D’Alleva – resignation as HS Social Studies Teacher to take administrative position in the Spencer-Van Etten district
Patricia Williams – resignation into retirement as FSH
Vanessa Overbecka – resignation as Library Clerk

4. Approved an agreement with Welliver as Construction Manager for the Capital Improvement project for work to be done in conjunction with the District’s consolidation plan.

5. Approved an agreement with Special Education providers for the 2011-12 school year:
--ARC Yates County/Keuka Lake School
--Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.

6. Approved an agreement with Dr. Jamie Coleman, School Physician, for the 2011-12 school year. Dr. Coleman, the board noted, has declined an increase in salary.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011. It is anticipated the regular session will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. following executive session.

School Board meeting summary: July 6

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of July 6, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

The meeting opened to the re-organizational portion of the meeting.

Brian O’Donnell (pictured at right) was re-elected as Board President and Michael Myers was re-elected as Vice President.

O'Donnell, in his third one-year term as president, was unopposed, as was Myers. Each was elected unanimously.

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:
--Superintendent Tom Phillips reported he is working with Gayle Sedlack on closing out the 2010-11 fiscal year and should have a fund balance to report soon.
--Reported he will be attending the GST BOCES Superintendent’s retreat all day tomorrow at the Harbor Hotel.

Board of Education – Brian O’Donnell
Expressed sympathy on the recent passing of Deb Whiting, who was very active in the school-community and was a former PTA President.

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
o Approved minutes of the 6/20/11 meeting
o Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations
o Approved the following appointments to stipend positions:
· PK-4 Math Coordinator – Daphne Holland
· PK-4 Science Coordinator – Steve McFarland
o Approved fundraising requests for the 2011-121 school year
o Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claim Auditor.

2. Approved the Committee on Special Education Members for 2011-12.

3. Approved the Athletic Department Coaching Handbook and the Interscholastic Athlete Regulations / Athlete and Parent Handbook for 2011-12.

4. Approved the appointment of Katie Gates as Occupational Therapist.

5. Approved the BOCES 2011-12 Contract for Services.

6. Approved an agreement with The Arc of Schuyler County for 2011-12 to continue the Work-Study Program.

7. Approved an agreement with Seneca Physical Therapy for physical therapy services for the period 7/5/11 through 8/12/11.

8. Approved an agreement for mileage reimbursement for student transportation for a student who will drive to GST BOCES Coopers Campus for CTE classes for 2011-12.

9. Approved an agreement with the University of Rochester for 2011-12 for support services and consultation related to autism and special needs students.

The next regularly scheduled meeting with be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 beginning at 5:45 p.m. It is anticipated the regular session will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. following executive session.

Photo in text: School Board president Brian O'Donnell (File photo)

School Board meeting summary: June 6

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of June 6, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments:
The board heard parent comments regarding consideration of changes to the Athletic program due to lack of student participation. Mr. O’Donnell assured parents that the board will consider all options as well as impact of those options to students and programs.

Bridgette Searles distributed information regarding possible student enrollment in French for grades 7-12 next year. Mr. O’Donnell responded by thanking Bridgette for her many years of dedication to the French program. A meeting will be scheduled with Mr. Phillips, Mr. Warren and Ms. Searles to review enrollment numbers for next year.

Superintendent’s Report:
Jessica Lawrence, Internal Auditor, reported on the Payroll and Personnel Internal Audit conducted in April. She reported that there were many good practices in place and only minor weaknesses and recommendations for improvement to report.

Mr. Phillips read an email received from Senator Gillibrand’s office regarding the Senator's recent visit to the Middle School, stating, “The event was great and the Senator LOVED IT.” She talked about her visit the rest of the day.” Mr. Phillips also thanked Senator Gillibrand for her letter of support for the Learning on the Go federal grant. The District received $177,000 for support and expansion of the Mobile Learning project. This money will allow full implementation of the program for grades 5-12 next year.

Board of Education – Mr. O’Donnell:
Reported he had the pleasure of chaperoning the 2nd Grade field trip through the gorge, up to the State Park that included playground time and a bag lunch at the Seneca Lodge. Mr. O’Donnell thanked Mr. Weeden and the 2nd Grade teachers for the opportunity.

Read a note from the family of Jerry Loughlin thanking the board for donation of a book to the High School Library in his memory.

Reported over $1,000 has been raised to-date through the Jean Lawton Memorial Walk to be donated to the Public Library.

Encouraged all to take a walk through the High School to see the student artwork on display as part of the Annual HS Art Show. Kudos to Elaine Wojtus and the talent of the students for making this event so successful.

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
Approved minutes of the 5/3/11 and 5/16/11
Approved Substitute List Additions
Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations
Acknowledged Donation
$100 donation from Rita Peak for the Lloyd Peak Professional Library
Acknowledged Budget Status Report and March Budget Transfers
Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claims Auditor.

2. Accepted the May 17, 2011 Election Report as presented.

3. Acknowledged the second reading and adoption of the following policies:
Annual District Election and Budget Vote
Dissection of Animals in School
Community Relations
Display of the Flag Regulation
Computer Use in Instruction
Fiscal Accounting and Reporting
Pesticides and Pest Management

4. Erica Murray, 21st Century After-School Program Coordinator, provided a detailed summary of both program offerings and enrollment numbers related to the 21st Century After-School Program. Enrollment has doubled and the program continues to experience success in both student participation and diversity of programming.

5. Approved the High School course offering of ACE Math Statistics beginning with the 2011-12 school year.

6. Approved the creation of the position of Occupational Therapist. This is a BOCES take-back position.

7. Approved the abolishment of the following positions:
Physical Education (.5)
Reading (1)
Social Studies (1)
Mathematics (1)
School Counselor (1)
Elementary (2)
District Administrator

8. Approved a recommendation for tenure for Denise Wickham, School Administrator.

9. Approved the following Coordinator/Team Leader appointments for 2011-12:
PK – Rick Comfort
Kindergarten – Rick Comfort
First Grade – Jennifer Titus
Third Grade – Krysti Westervelt
Fourth Grade – Claudia LaFace
Seventh Grade – Jan Bubb
Eighth Grade – Ben Connelly
PK-4 Cultural Arts – Matt Craig
5-8 Cultural Arts – Sarahjane Harrigan
9-12 Cultural Arts – Chris Schiavone
PK-12 Art – Elaine Wojtus
PK-12 Music – Matt Craig
PK-12 Technology, Industrial Technology & Home & Careers – Karen Armstrong
PK-12 Physical Education & Health – Cyndy Wood
7-12 Foreign Language – Kathy Meierjurgen
K-4 Social Studies – Claudia LaFace
5-8 Social Studies – Scott Morse
9-12 Social Studies – Marie Fitzsimmons
PK-4 ELA – Matt Craig
5-8 ELA – Becky Sue Bianco
9-12 ELA – Kelly Muir
5-8 Math – Holly Weed
9-12 Math – Christie Fedele
5-8 Science – Jim Murphy
9-12 Science – Barb coon
PK-4 Computer Instruction – Kathy Gillette
5-8 Computer Instruction – Diane Wood
9-12 Computer Instruction, Business Education – Eileen Malaney
PK-4 Special Education – Peg Cleary
5-8 Special Education – Michelle Rease
9-12 Special Education – Ginger Brown
PK-12 Library – Maggie Field

10. Approved the following stipend position appointments:
High School Disciplinarian – Kai D’Alleva
Middle School Disciplinarian – Craig Lattin
HS Attendance Officer – Kai D’Alleva
MS Attendance Officer – Mary Scotchmer
ES Attendance Officer – Lindsey Starr
Aquatic Director – Cyndy Wood
Senior Play Director – Michelle Benjamin
Senior Play Set Director – Tim Benjamin
Senor Play Music Director – Sarah Matthews
Senior Class Advisor – Sam Brubaker
Junior Class Advisor – Kaz Estelow
Sophomore Class Advisor – Jeanette Lasko
Freshman Class Advisor – Eileen Malaney
Yearbook Advisor – Eileen Malaney
HS Student Council Advisor – Marie Fitzsimmons
Broadcast News Advisor – Maggie Field
MS Student Council Co-Advisors – Becky Sue Bianco/Sandy Bartone
HS Foreign Language Club – Kathy Meierjurgen
Extra-Curricular Activities Central Treasurer – Diana Crane
MS FCCLA Club – Barbara Bristow
SADD Advisor – Margaret Swinnerton
HS Art Club Advisor – Elaine Wojtus
HS Science Club Advisor – Kate Bartholomew
Diversity Club Advisor – Kate Bartholomew
HS National Honor Society – Nancy Loughlin
HS Music Club Advisor – Diana Groll
HS Business and Marketing Honor Society Advisor – Eileen Malaney
Varsity Club Advisor – Kaz Estelow
Production Support Specialist – Maggie Field
ES Performance Ensemble Director – Matt Craig
MS Instrumental Music Director – Sarahjane Harrigan
MS/HS Choral Director – Chris Schiavone
HS Instrumental Music Director – Diana Groll
Fitness Center Supervisor – Diana Crane

11. Accepted the resignation of Denise Wickham as Athletic Director.

12. Approved the following coaching appointments:
Varsity Football – Louis Condon, Jr.
Assistant Football – Michael Stephens
Assistant Football – Louis Condon, Sr.
Varsity Boys’ Soccer – Henry Ferguson
Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Soccer – Mark Stephany
Modified Boys’ Soccer – Nils Watson
Modified Girls’ Soccer – Brian Gardner
Varsity Girls’ Swimming – Abby Tormey
Assistant Girls’ Swimming – Melissa Kissell
7th/8th Grade Girls’ Swimming – Kelsey Wood
Varsity Girls’ Volleyball – Krysti Westervelt
JV Volleyball – Kiersten Ray
Varsity Cross-Country – Marie Fitzsimmons
Varsity Cheerleading – Marcy Estey

13. Approved the following Special Education Summer School staff:
Karlene Andrews – Speech Pathologist
Peg Cleary – ES SE Teacher
Lucy Luckey – HS SE Teacher
Wendy Swarthout – HS SE Aide
Eva Stanko – ES SE Aide

14. Accepted Fire Inspection Reports that will now be sent to the State Education Department.

15. Approved a resolution authorizing participation in the DCMO Cooperative Purchasing Services for 2011-12

16. Adopted Workers’ Compensation Plan Document.

17. Accepted Internal Auditor’s Report as presented.

18. Approved a resolution authorizing participation in the Cafeteria Supply Bid for 2011-12.

19. Approved a mandatory $.05 increase in school lunch prices.

20. Approved an agreement with Educational & Management Services for 2011-12.

21. Approved the WGFA contract for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.

The next meeting is a workshop/business meeting and will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Eye cast toward sports participation

WATKINS GLEN, May 17 -- The Watkins Glen School Board might look at student participation levels in sports with an eye toward requiring minimum roster sizes.

Superintendent Tom Phillips said at Monday night's School Board meeting that in light of recent Junior Varsity softball forfeits due to inadequate numbers, and in light of a varsity softball game that ended with just eight Watkins Glen players on the field -- and with the memory of football's early termination last fall -- "we as a district have to look at the situation and come up with recommendations."

He said that while "we want to offer" as many sports as possible to students, "if you can't field a team because of a lack of numbers," perhaps a minimum number of signups should be set in each given sport in order for each to continue.

"As we enter the new financial era or situation," he said, "we have to look at this. We have to say 'Here's the number you need to sustain your program.'" The board, he said, could set such numbers.

A couple of board members agreed, but no further discussion was held.

School Board meeting summary: May 16

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of May 16, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

The board meeting opened with the board acting on the following agenda items:
Approved/accepted the following consensus items:
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
--Awarded a bid for Janitorial Supplies for 2011-12

Christie Fedele, HS Math teacher, presented information to the board on offering an ACE Math Statistics course for next year. This course would be offered to juniors and seniors as a replacement for the current Math 12 course.

District Administrators reported on end-of-year activities. Some of the events board members may wish to attend included:
Jean Lawton Memorial Walk for students – May 20th – 12-1 p.m. – HS track
Top Drawer 24 – June 1st - 5:30 p.m. - South entrance of the State Park
Schuyler Scholars – June 14th at Harbor Hotel
Baccalaureate Service – June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. – HS Auditorium
Graduation – June 25th at 2:00 p.m. – HS Auditorium

Mr. O’Donnell announced that the Jean Lawton Memorial Walk will be held this Saturday at the High School Track from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Jean was an avid walker and reader and all donations collected from the walk will be donated to the Watkins Glen Public Library in her memory.

The board acknowledged a letter received from Bridgette Searles.

Mr. Phillips reported on the following:
--Dr. John King was just appointed as Education Commissioner by the Board of Regents
--Governor Cuomo released his version of the teacher/principal evaluation. Pending Board of Regents approval, the evaluation process will become regulation. The District is currently working with BOCES on a regional level to develop a comprehensive plan.
--This year’s Grades 3-8 testing made evident the shift away from standards to the common core outcomes. Teacher feedback indicated the level of difficulty of these assessments was significant.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011 in the High School Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Photo in text: From left, School Board members Kevin Field and Mike Myers, Superintendent Tom Phillips, and School Board President Brian O'Donnell at the May 16 meeting.

School Board meeting summary: April 18

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of April 18, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

The board meeting opened with the board acting on following agenda items:

Approved/accepted the following consensus items:
Approved Substitute List Additions
Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
Approved a contract with Hunt Engineer for Additions & Alterations for Relocation of Middle School to High School Campus

Mrs. Clark, District Clerk, reported on the following:
The deadline to submit petitions for nominating candidates for the Budget Vote and Election of Board of Education members was today. The seats of Gloria Brubaker, Tom Richardson and Kevin Field will expire June 30, 2011. Three petitions were submitted for the upcoming election of board members with Gloria Brubaker, Tom Richardson and Kevin Field running unopposed.
Announced that the Public Hearing on the budget will be held during the Board of Education meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in the High School Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.

District Administrators reported on recent activities and programming in their departments/buildings.

The following policies with NYSSBA recommended revisions were discussed:

1050 – Annual District Election and Budget Vote
NYSSBA reissued this policy to clarify the language that addresses the option of rescheduling the date of the election based on a conflict with religious observance.

4850 – Animals in School
Chapter 320 of the Laws of 2010 now require that Boards develop a policy that gives notice to students and their parents of the right to opt out of animal dissection on moral or religious grounds, in written form by parents/guardians, provided they perform an alternative project approved by the teacher. This law takes effect July 1, 2011.

1000 – Community Relations
This policy has been updated to reflect the option of using social media as a tool in the district’s communication plan.

4311.1-R – Display of the Flag Regulation
The policy has been updated to add September 11th as a day to fly the flag at half-staff. NYSSBA has also clarified the language of the regulation so that it is understood that the flag need not be hoisted on holidays when school buildings are closed to the public.

4526 – Computer Use in Instruction
This policy and regulation have been updated to reflect changes in Internet use. The regulation provides the Board with options regarding access to social networking and other Internet sites. NYSSBA does not offer a recommendation regarding the advisability of access because they don’t believe a “best practice” has emerged.

6600 – Fiscal Accounting and Reporting
This policy has been updated to clarify that the Board expects the district to adhere to generally accepted governmental accounting standards. The prior policy implied this, but NYSSBA believes it is advantageous for the district to make it explicit. In addition, recent changes to the standards, used by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), regarding fund balance have triggered questions about the need for policy. NYSSBA believes that by explicitly establishing in this policy that the Board expects the district to conform to GASB, in addition to the other components of this policy, that the Board will have met its policy obligation.

8115 – Pesticides and Pest Management
NYSSBA has updated this policy to conform to a new state law regarding pesticide application to athletic fields and playgrounds.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in the High School Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Photo in text: Superintendent Tom Phillips, left, and School Board President Brian O'Donnell at the April 18 meeting.

Watkins School District is cutting 11 from its staff

Study Committee to Board: Move forward with Single Campus plan

WATKINS GLEN, March 22 -- The Watkins Glen School District has informed 11 staff members that their services will end June 30 -- victims of the economy and of a school budget that still has a revenue gap of $520,000.

Superintendent Tom Phillips, at a meeting of the School Board Monday night, outlined the cuts and warned that while academics "has taken the brunt of the first cuts," there could be another wave affecting instructional support and extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs and tutoring.

Meanwhile, the Facilities Study Committee charged by the board with producing a recommendation on a proposal to close the Middle School and consolidate all classroom and administrative functions onto a single campus told the board to move forward in that direction.

Staff Cuts:

Phillips said that the staff cuts include 5.5 Elementary Teaching positions, 3 High School Teaching positions, 1 District Administrative position, and 1 District Guidance position.

With a revenue gap still existing of $520,000, he said, the board is looking at other areas to consolidate in order to avoid going to the voters with a 7% tax-rate hike. Those areas include:

--Transportation, by trimming the current double runs at the beginning and end of each day to a single run each. That would place K-12 students in a combined pick-up, with uniform start and end daily schedules.

--Athletics, by combining sports levels (creating Modified A for Grades 7-9 and eliminating Middle School Modified and Junior Varsity); by the elimination of Assistant Coaching positions; and by eliminating "specific programs."

--Academic Programs, by eliminating or reducing field trips, professional conferences, professional development and the purchase of equipment.

Unless there is a significant restoration of funds on the state level, Phillips said, "something's gotta give. I urge residents to feel free to communicate ideas they might have to board members or by calling the school." Toward that end, a PTO-sponsored session at 6:30 p.m. March 29 in the Elementary School Auditorium will provide an opportunity for residents "to discuss all of these issues."

Single Campus Concept:

Study committee members Ann Tuttle and John Terry presented a power-point outline to the board on the committee findings and thinking. Most telling, perhaps, was the revelation that the Middle School has 93,910 square feet when only about 20,000 is needed for the number of students it serves.

Another factor that swayed the committee was the drop in district enrollment from 1980 to the present day. It has fallen from 1,693 students (K-12) to 1,169, a decrease of 524, or roughly 30%. Available data indicates the enrollent in 2016-17 will be down only slightly from this year. "The committee," Tuttle said, feels the district facilities "should align with student enrollment."

The committee also weighed the costs of transporting Middle School students to required programs at the high school, the cost of upkeep at the aging facility, and the potential for increased efficiencies on the campus now housing the high school and elementary school.

The matter is now in the hands of the School Board's Facilities Committee -- Tom Richardson, Joe Fazzary and Gloria Brubaker -- which will report its recommendation to the full board at an April 11 meeting. Assuming the Facilities Committee gives the project its blessing and the full board concurs, detailed plans will be prepared and state aid sought as the district moves toward a possible district-wide vote in December.

If all were to go well, the groundbreaking would come in the spring of 2013, with construction to follow over the following year-plus.

Initial plans envision no addition to the Elementary School, and placement of grades 7-9 in the area now housing the district offices -- which would be relocated on campus. Six new rooms would be constructed for high school students, and the library would be expanded. The old pool would be eliminated, its space taken for Physical Education.

"We'd be looking at adding about 20,000 square feet," Buildings Chief Mike DeNardo said, explaining that the new construction would not impinge on the "green areas" utilized for athletics.

Photos in text: Superintendent Tom Phillips, top, and Study Committee representatives John Terry and Ann Tuttle at Monday night's School Board meeting.

School Board meeting summary: March 21

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of March 21 , 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

The board meeting opened with the board acting on the following items:
--Approved the following consensus items:
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
--Approved the updated 2010-11 CSE/CPSE Committee Members list

The Facilities Advisory Committee presented their findings and recommended that the Board of Education Facilities Committee move forward with plans related to the development of a single campus, inclusive of closing the Middle School and housing students at the Elementary and High School campus. Committee members Ann Tuttle and John Terry summarized findings focusing on the pros and cons and the financial impact of continuing to maintain the Middle School vs. moving to a single campus facility.

Mr. Phillips and Mr. O’Donnell read statements related to the current budget process and the elimination of instructional positions as well as the remaining $520,000 gap. The board has decided to continue deliberating options to close the remaining gap while anticipating approval of the New York State budget on or about April 1st.

The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2011 beginning at 5:45 p.m. It is anticipated the regular session will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. following executive session.

School Board meeting summary: Feb. 7

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of Feb. 7, 2011 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:
Reported the proposed State Aid runs for 2011-12 indicating a 2.9% reduction in State Aid for next year statewide with no mandate relief or consolidation plans. With further analysis, this reduction includes local property tax as part of the revenue, which, when you remove the local share of revenue, the State Aid reduction in reality is a 7.3% reduction. This will be a challenging budget process but the priority will be to find a solution with as little impact and reduction of programming as possible.

Reported the Board of Regents is proposing mandate relief in the areas of Special Education and Middle School mandated programs such as Technology Education, Library services and Family and Consumer Science.

Clarified that no decision has been made to close the Middle School. The Facilities Advisory Committee has been meeting since November and will present their recommendation to the Board of Education’s Facility Committee at its March 21 workshop. The Board of Education’s Facility Committee will then recommend to the full board to accept, reject or modify the Advisory Committee’s recommendation. Once the Board makes their recommendation final, the District can move on with the planning process or begin to implement the Building Condition survey depending on the decision of the Board.

Congratulated Adam Hughey as the Class C, Section IV Wrestling Champion at 171 lbs. as well as IAC Champion at 160 lbs.

Announced that the District has been invited to attend a Department of Education sponsored conference, Advancing Student Achievement Through Labor Management Collaboration, in Denver, CO on February 15-16. Mr. Phillips will be attending this with Brian O’Donnell, Board President and a WGFA representative. Costs associated with this conference will be paid for through the Ford Foundation.

Board of Education – Mr. O’Donnell:
Read a thank-you note received from the family of Sandy Dalyrmple thanking the board for the purchase of a book to be placed in the school’s library in her memory.

Read a thank-you note received from the family of Margaret O’Grady Phelps thanking the board for the purchase of a book to be placed in the school’s library her memory.

Congratulated Marcy Estey and the Cheerleaders for their IAC first place finish at this past weekend’s cheerleading competition.

Read correspondence from NYSSBA thanking the District for their membership renewal and continued support.

Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
--Approved minutes of the 1/3/11 and 1/18/11 meetings
--Approved Substitute List additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations
--Approved a fundraising request for the Boys’ Swimming & Diving team to host a chili dinner
--Acknowledged the receipt of a $2,500 grant from the Corning Incorporated Foundation to be used for a K-8 Science Fair
--Acknowledged Budget Status Report and January Budget Transfers
--Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
--Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claims Auditor

Mr. Phillips reported on the Superintendent Conference Day activities that included a True Colors presentation that identifies four colors (gold, blue, orange, green) with distinct perspectives and personalities. Recognizing your true color is a key to success in personal, professional and social activities. Teachers were presented with the introduction of the State testing transition as well.

Accepted the following resignations:
Jesse Schubmehl as Teaching Assistant
Susan Kirton as Sixth Grade Team Leader
Gregg Rekczis, Jr. as Cleaner
Sandra Farrell as Cleaner

Approved the following appointments:
Ralph Diliberto as Teaching Assistant
John Rumsey as Cleaner
Michael Murray as Sixth Grade Team Leader

Approved the tenure recommendation for Abigail Tormey, Special Education Teacher.

Approved the following spring coaches:
Varsity Baseball – Ben Connelly
Modified Baseball – Justin Mucitelli
Varsity Softball – Jim Scott
JV Softball – Callie Black
Varsity Boys’ Track – Travis Durfee
Varsity Girls’ Track – Kelsey Wood
Assistant Varsity Track – Alyssa Hoobler
7th/8th Grade Track – Kelly Sterner
Varsity Golf – Rob Michel
Assistant Golf – Diane Wood
Varsity Tennis – Beth Powell
Strength Volunteer – Ralph Diliberto

BOE Finance Committee Report – Bob Dill, Chairperson:
Mr. Dill reported that the Finance Committee met on January 26, meeting with Mike DeNardo to review the Operations and Maintenance and Transportation budget for 2011-12. With the anticipated increase in employee benefits (contract wages, health insurance and TRS/ERS contribution rates) it is going to be a very challenging budget year. The next meeting is scheduled for February 23 at 5:45 p.m.

Approved a Health & Welfare Services agreement with Corning School District for WG resident students attending non-public schools in Corning.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m. (following executive session). There is no board workshop scheduled for February due to winter break.

Phillips: Education in NYS is 'going to look very different'

WATKINS GLEN, Dec. 7 -- Watkins Glen Schools Superintendent Tom Phillips told the School Board at its meeting Monday night that the educational landscape in New York State will, in his estimation, "look very different in the next three to five years."

Phillips, referring to the recently released New York State Regents 2011-12 Conceptual Proposal on State Aid to School Districts, said he thinks "you're going to see some collapsing of districts ... a regionalization of districts across the state."

The Regents Proposal, a lengthy document, offers various suggestions to the State Education Department for change in such areas as Universal Pre-K (full inclusion in all districts), Regents Exam funding, and the reorganization of districts -- not through the consolidation of two contiguous districts, but on a larger scale.

"Although many school district reorganizations have occurred over the years," the document reads, "only four ... have occurred in the past decade despite there being over 200 districts with enrollments of fewer than 1,000 pupils.

"The Regents educational reform agenda," it adds, "calls for all students to be college and career ready by the time they graduate. This demand for education reform, coupled with enrollment declines occurring across the State, and challenges to revenue generation at the State and local levels, provides an opportunity to re-examine school district reorganization."

It recommends the consolidation of school districts "on a broader level, including consideration of county- or BOCES-wide districts, through use of a Commission charged with creating a new structure," and provision of "adjustments to aids to support the school district reorganization process."

That latter would include "an efficiency penalty deduction" for districts "which are recommended for reorganization on the State's Master Plan but elect not to reorganize."

Said Phillips of the Regents document: "This has a serious focus on reorganization and accountability."

Should the recommendations prove a blueprint for action by the state in the near future, "Get ready," said Phillips to the Board. "Our jobs are going to get a lot tougher."

In other business:

--Board President Brian O'Donnell presented certificates to WGHS varsity swimmers Haley Tuttle and Haleigh Wixson, both Section IV event champions. The two girls were joined at the ceremony by their parents.

--Phillips said the Facilities Advisory Committee formed to study the possibility of closing the Middle School and forming a single campus met on Nov. 14 for an organizational session, and is scheduled to meet again Wednesday.

"I'm very pleased," said Phillips, who with district building chief Mike DeNardo is co-chairing the committee.

"The first meeting was very focused, with members" asking a number of pertinent questions, Phillips said. "It was really a workng session, if you will."

Added DeNardo: "That's a good team there. They're off to a good start."

Members of the committee are Brian Gardner of Beaver Dams, and Ann & Kyle Tuttle, Amedeo Fraboni, Judy Phillips, John Terry, Dominick Smith, David Waite, Kenneth Wilson, Elizabeth Duane, Heather Bilinski-Bryerton and Betty Schmizzi of Watkins Glen.

Photos in text:

Top: Watkins Glen Schools Superintendent Tom Phillips, left, and School Board President Brian O'Donnell.

Next two: Board president Brian O'Donnell presents certificates to Haleigh Wixson (middle photo) and Haley Tuttle (bottom photo) in recognition of their swimming championships.

School Board meeting summary: Nov. 22

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of Nov. 22, 2010 was provided by the School District office.)

The meeting-workshop began by remembering Robert Church, retired Cleaner/Custodian (employed by the district for 23+ years) who passed away on November 13, 2010.

The board opened the meeting to take action on the following items:
--Approved consensus items:
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
--Appointed David Waite as Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

A workshop format followed with the following items of discussion:

--Mr. Phillips distributed a comparison of state testing (grades 3-8) to regents results for the Class of 2010 and Class of 2011. These results indicate that student success rates on the Comprehensive English Regents exam were significantly higher than state testing results when in Grade 8. Mr. Phillips indicated to the board that this data refutes the rationale which the State Education Department used in resetting the Grade 3-8 cut scores this past July.

--Myron Rumsey, Technology Director, presented an overview of this year’s staffing changes to the district technology team. Myron discussed the immediate impact of these changes as well as the effect on future technology planning. The impact of joint OM/WG technology team concept as identified by Myron is the additional technical and instructional support now available and being utilized by classroom teachers.

Photo in text:

Top: School Board President Brian O'Donnell, right, and Superintendent Tom Phillips enjoy a laugh at Monday's meeting.

Bottom: Technology Director Myron Rumsey addresses the School Board.

School Board meeting summary: Oct. 18

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board workshop/meeting of Oct. 18, 2010 was provided by the School District office.)

The meeting/workshop began with a moment of silence in memory of the following former employees:

-- Linda Fazzary, who passed away on October 10th, was our ES/MS Nurse’s Office Clerk, who worked 33+ years for the District. After officially retiring, Linda continued to substitute for the District in many capacities.

-- Harry Rice, who passed away on October 15th, retired from the District as a Cleaner. Harry was a decorated WWII Veteran.

The board opened the meeting to take action on the following items:
--Approved consensus items:
--Approved Substitute List Additions
--Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
--Tabled approval of the Facilities Study Advisory Committee. The committee member list will be approved at the November 1st board meeting.
--Accepted the following resignations:
Mildred Bailey as Food Service Helper
Kelly Sterner as Varsity Boys’ Asst. Swim Coach
--Approved the following appointments:
Mildred Bailey as Monitor
Gretta Zafonte as Food Service Helper
--Approved the creation of a teacher aide position (1:1 aide for a special education student)
--Approved the Board of Election for the Capital Reserve Referendum Vote

A workshop format followed with discussion on the following:

Administrators’ reports were presented to the board with Administrators highlighting recent building/department activities.

The following new/revised policies were reviewed by the board. These policies will be placed on the November 1, 2010 board meeting agenda for a first reading.
0115.1 – Bullying Prevention
5030 – Student Complaints
5150 – School Admissions
5151 – Homeless Students
5252 – Student Activities Funds Management
5420 – Student Health Services
5500 – Student Records
8332 – Use of District Owned Cell Phones
8330 – Authorized Use of District Owned Materials and Equipment

The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. in the High School Library. It is anticipated that the regular meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. following executive session.

Photo in text: Superintendent Tom Phillips, left, and School Board President Brian O'Donnell

School Board meeting summary: Oct. 4

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Oct. 4, 2010 was provided by the School District office.)

The Board of Education Audit Committee met with Colleen Stannard, School Auditor, from Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little & Mickelson, LLP, to review the 2009-10 audit report.

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:

Announced that Gaetono Williams , ES student, recently placed third in the InSights Art Competition for visually impaired artists. Gaetono and his family will travel to Louisville, Kentucky on October 15th to receive his award. A special thank you goes to the Watkins Glen Faculty Association for donating $250 to the family to help cover travel expenses.

Announced that Maggie Edgley, HS Library Media Specialist, has been appointed to serve on the Greater Southern Tier BOCES School Library System Council for a term of three years.

Invited board members to a round-table discussion with Superintendents and board members from South Seneca and Trumansburg Thursday evening at Jerlando's Restaurant.

Recognized Marjorie Thompson on her nomination to be recognized by Parent to Parent of NYS and the Direct Support Professional Alliance of NYS as a Difference Maker for her role as the teacher aide assigned to Hannah St. Julien. Marjorie plays a significant role in Hannah’s positive educational experience, providing exceptional support and motivation. Nancy St. Julien was present to express her thanks and appreciation to Marjorie as well.

Jennifer Meckley, School Psychologist, provided information on the benefits of Therapy Dogs in a school setting, including social interaction benefits, teaching students to deal with anxiety and aggression and bolstering confidence. Rosie, Jennifer’s therapy dog, is a member of Therapy Dogs International, Inc. and had to complete 15 steps of the AKC/CGC Test and additional TDI requirements to become a member.

Board members were invited to attend the 13th Annual Fall Leadership Event that will be held on November 8, 2010 and features keynote speaker Ian Jukes.

Announced that $56,015 in Race to The Top monies have been awarded to the Watkins Glen Central School District.

Announced that Claudia LaFace was awarded $250 as one of Cellino and Barnes' Classroom Scholarship recipients.

Board of Education:

Board President Brian O'Donnell read a thank-you note from the family of Tom Richardson to the Board of Education for the kindness shown during the recent loss of his mother.

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
Approved minutes of the 9/7/10 and 9/20/10 meetings
Approved Substitute List Additions
Approved the appointment of mentors for 2010-11:
Lucky Luckey mentor for Chris Clark
Nan Evans mentor for Karlene Andrews
Nancy Loughlin mentor for Alyssa Hoobler
Jamie Pokerwinski mentor for Tara Parish
Sally Cocca mentor for Kyle Holtz
Amy Planty mentor for Mary Mack
Acknowledged the Budget Status Report and August Budget Transfers
Accepted CSE/CPSE recommendation
Accepted Treasurer’s Reports
Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claim Auditor

2. Reviewed NYSSBA Proposed Bylaws and Resolutions that will be voted on at the NYSSBA’s Annual Convention later this month.

3. Acknowledged the 2009-10 Attendance Reported as presented,

4. Accepted the resignation of Michelle Beyler as Monitor.

5. Approved authorization for the Superintendent to appoint an advisory committee under Education Law 402(a) for the purpose of preparing an Educational Impact Study of the establishment of a single campus.

6. Acknowledged the 30-year Enrollment Report. It was noted that for the 1980-81 school year K-12 student enrollment was 1,693. For the start of this school year, K-12 student enrollment is currently 1,184.

7. Approved a resolution to hold a Voter Referendum to propose establishing a Capital Reserve fund.

8. Approved a UPK Program Agreement with Head Start for the 2010-11 school year.

9. Accepted the 2009-10 Audit Report as presented.

School Board meeting summary: Sept. 7

(The following summary of the Watkins Glen School Board meeting of Sept. 7, 2010 was provided by the School District office.)

Visitors’ Comments: None

Superintendent’s Report:

Introduced Chief Tom Struble and Officer Mike Powers. An agreement with the Village of Watkins Glen assigns Office Powers to the Watkins Glen Central School District full-time as a School Resource Officer for the 2010-11 school year.

Distributed the NYSED 2010-11 Differentiated Accountability Status for School with Secondary-level Grades: August 2010. This report indicates that the Watkins Glen Central School District is in good standing in Secondary-Level ELA, Secondary-Level Math and Graduation Rate and that no supplemental education services need to be offered in 2010-11.

Board members viewed the promotional video produced by Verizon highlighting the Watkins Glen Middle School pilot project related to Mobile Learning Devices.

Joseph Fazzary, District Attorney, was present to speak on the benefits to the school and community of having a School Resource Officer program in the schools.

Board of Education:

Mr. O’Donnell offered condolences to Tom Richardson and Peggy Richardson on the recent loss of Tom’s mother, and to Becky Sue Bianco on the loss of her mother.

Read a thank-you note from the Senior All-Night Party Parent Committee for the board’s support of this annual event.

Read a thank-you note from Jolene Miller thanking the board for the gift of artwork presented to her in honor of her retirement.

Mr. O’Donnell and the Board of Education thanked Mike DeNardo and his crew for the great job they do each and every year in preparing for the opening of school. Their efforts and the work they do are greatly appreciated!

1. Approved/accepted/acknowledged the following consensus items:
Approved minutes of the 8/12/10 and 8/16/10 meetings
Approved Substitute List Additions
Accepted a donation of a 50” flat Screen Television donated by Welliver-McGuire, Inc. to be used in the Field House by the athletics department.
Approved the following stipend position appointments:
Senior Class Play Director – Michelle Benjamin
Senior Play Set Director – Tim Benjamin
Senior Play Music Director – Sarah Matthews
Acknowledged the Budget Status Report and July Budget Transfers
Accepted Treasurer’s Reports.
Acknowledged Warrants as approved by Marian M. Boyce, Claim Auditor.

2. Accepted the 2010-11 Board of Education Goals.

3. Approved an agreement with Clarissa Hong as Mandarin Chinese Course Consultant to provide on-site support for the 2010-11 course offering through Daemen College.

4. Approved the following resignations:
Marilyn Hoxie into retirement as Senior food Service Helper
Katherine Deal as Keyboard Specialist
Susan Schaffner as Monitor

5. Approved the creation of the following positions:
Reading
Physical Education (.5)
Teachers on Special Assignment (2)

6. Approved the recall of the following teachers from the Preferred Eligibility List:
Susanne Vedder as Reading Teacher
James Scott as Physical Education Teacher (.5)

7. Approved the following appointments:
Tara Parish as Elementary Teacher
Kyle Hotlz as Elementary Teacher
Alyssa Hoobler as School Counselor
Anita Isaacs as Cleaner
Emma Beach as Monitor
Linda Brown as Keyboard Specialist\

8. Approved the following coaching appointments:
Volunteer Trainer – James Somerville
Volunteer Assistant Girls Swim Coach – Peter Warren
Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach – Jill Kautz
Varsity Boys’ Basketball – John Fazzary
JV Boys’ Basketball – Jim Scott
7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball – Ben Connelly
Varsity Girls’ Basketball – Michelle Simiele
JV Girls’ Basketball – Christopher Clark
7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball – James Somerville
Varsity Boys’ Swimming – Jason Bond
Assistant Varsity Boys’ Swimming – Kelly Sterner
7th/8th Grade Boys’ Swimming – Kelly Sterner
Varsity Wrestling – Nils Watson
Assistant Varsity Wrestling – Bob Hogan
Varsity Bowling – Ward Brower
Varsity Indoor Track – Robert Kurcoba
Varsity Cheerleading – Marcy Estey
JV Cheerleading – Jackie Bubb/Marcy Estey

9. Approved an agreement with the Village of Watkins Glen Police Department to provide School Resource Officer services for the 2010-11 school year.

Photos in text:

Top: Superintendent Tom Phillips, left, and School Board President Brian O'Donnell at the Sept. 7th board meeting.

Bottom: School Resource Officer Michael Powers at the meeting.