Cincinnatus Central School: Board of Education


	2009-2010 Debra Kressler-President (Term Expiration: 6/30/2011) RayeLynn Kurtz-Vice President (Term Expiration: 6/30/2010) Peter Bush (Term Expiration: 6/30/2012) Charles Eaton, Jr. (Term Expiration: 6/30/2011) Margaret Peri (Term Expiration: 6/30/2011) Jim Rice (Term Expiration: 6/30/2012) Charles Winters (Term Expiration: 6/30/2010)	Page Counter
BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS: 2009-2010 Academic Achievement Create a fair and just learning environment for all students, regardless of circumstance, that will maximize student achievement or exceed NYS standards, increase the percentage of students achieving a high school diploma, and prepare each student to become productive citizens prepared for college or the workforce. Facilities Facilitate the completion of the Capital and Excel projects and develop a long-range facilities plan. Finance Institute a fiscally sound budget process that reviews and judiciously utilizes all available resources essential to support the district’s academic achievement and facilities goals. Communication Expand and improve communications between the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community. Atmosphere Support a total quality management infrastructure that ensures an open and collaborative working environment, free from punitive fears, and one that is sensitive to all parties’ sense of health, worth, well-being, and growth.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE & MINUTES 2009-2010 6:30 PM Wilbur Auditorium July 13, 2009 - Reorganizational August 13, 2009 August 27, 2009 - Special Meeting September 10, 2009 September 24, 2009 October 8, 2009 October 22, 2009 November 12, 2009 December 10, 2009 January 14, 2010 January 28, 2010 February 11, 2010 February 25, 2010 March 11, 2010 March 25, 2010 April 8, 2010 April 29, 2010 *May 10, 2010 - Budget Hearing (7pm) May 13, 2010 May 18, 2010 - School Budget Vote & Board Elections May 27, 2010 June 10, 2010 June 23, 2010 (Wednesday) July 12, 2010 (Tentative) BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE & MINUTES 2008-2009 7:00 P.M. Wilbur Auditorium July 14,2008 - Reorganizational July 24,2008 August 14,2008 August 28,2008 September 11,2008 September 25,2008 October 9,2008 October 23,2008 November 13,2008 December 18,2008 January 8, 2009 January 22,2009 February 12,2009 February 26,2009 March 12,2009 March 26,2009 April 9,2009 April 23,2009 May 11,2009 - Budget Hearing May 14,2009 May 19,2009 - School Budget & Board Elections May 28,2009 June 11,2009 June 24,2009 (Wednesday)

FAQ What are the powers and duties of a school board? "Although there are many different types of school districts, the school boards are all similar in many concepts that they are all responsible for the proper education of the children that attend that respective school district. The general powers and duties of the school boards are outlined in the Educational Law, at which it assigns different powers and duties to the different types of school districts, but many of the jobs are very similar in many school districts. Consistent with the law, school boards have the authority and duty to adopt whatever policies, rules and bylaws they deem will best meet their responsibilities and secure the best educational results for the students in their charge. Generally, a school board is responsible for the admission, instruction, discipline, grading and, as appropriate, classification of students attending the the pubic schools in its district; for the employment and management of necessary professional and support staff; and for purchasing, leasing, maintaining and insuring school buildings, properties, equipment and supplies. With the exception of large city school districts, school boards must also present a detailed statement of estimated expenditures for the ensuing school year, which must be submitted to the district voters annually for approval." Do individual members of the school board have the right to take an official action on the board's behalf? "Generally, no. A school board acting in its corporate capacity is required to transact its business in the same manner as the governing body of any corporation; that is, its acts are required to be authorized by resolutions or motions duly adopted or passed by a majority of the whole board. In addition, court decision invariably agree that a transaction has no legal effect and is not considered an official action unless made at a properly constituted meeting of the board. Therefore, unless the board has taken official action to designate an individual member as the representative of the board for the a particular purpose, an individual board member has no more authority than any other qualified voter of the district." What are the qualifications for membership on a school board? To qualify for membership on a school board in a common, union free, central high school district, an individual: Must be able to read and write Must be a qualified voter of the district; that is, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age or older, and not adjudged to be incompetent. Must be or have been a resident( but need to not be a taxpayer) of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year. May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding one year May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family May not be a current employee of the school board May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office In large city school districts and in New York City community school district, different rules of law and/or exceptions to the above rules may govern membership of the school board. By: School Law 27th Edition New York State School Board Association New York State Bar Association
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