Silver Creek CSD

Today kicks off #schoolboardrecognitionweek and all of us at Silver Creek Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do. Board of Education volunteers serving the Silver Creek Central School District are: President Martha Howard, Vice President Matthew Bogosian and members Stephen Boothe, Gregory Cole, Jerry Cross, Michael Grisanti and Scott Pulver. #blackknightpride #wearesilvercreek

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Meet ERIK BARKLEY, the new Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Shared Services Athletic Trainer at Silver Creek Central School District. He splits his time between our Black Knight family and the Marauder family of Dunkirk City School District. "I'm really excited to get to know the students and staff, and become a member of the Silver Creek school community," says Barkley. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Barkley has a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Slippery Rock University and a master's degree in nutrition & exercise science from SouthEast Missouri State University. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (nationally certified and New York State-licensed), and Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.Prior to starting at here/BOCES he spent about 22 years working as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. FAMILY & PETS: He and his wife Caitlin have two children; a fourth-grader named Jakob and a second-grader named Abby. Their one dog, a husky shepard mix, is named Kole. HOBBIES & INTERESTS: "I have always been fascinated with cycling, and like riding on the road and mountain biking. I love being outdoors, we enjoy going hiking or camping in our free time," says Barkley. "I also enjoy watching my own kids' activities and supporting their different interests. I even try to sneak out on my motorcycle from time to time as well." FUN FACTS/PERSONAL TRIVIA: Barkley used to live in the US Virgin Islands. "Once upon a time I used to cycle a few thousand miles per year, and actually won the first bicycle race that I entered as an adult." He has also thru-hiked a small part of the North Country Trail by himself. He interned for the Pittsburgh Steelers and served as the lead athletic trainer for a WWE event. FAVORITE QUOTE: “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~ Marcus Aurelius ADVICE FOR BLACK KNIGHTS: There are three simple steps to a good life... Stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and always be kind to others.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Thank you to the DUNKIRK OBSERVER newspaper for featuring our Youth Activation Committee summit held last week (October 3, 2022) at Silver Creek Central School District! We are dedicated to providing opportunities to ALL our students via Unified Sports. Be sure to check out the October 7 edition of the paper to learn more: https://www.observertoday.com/

Friendly reminder that the Board of Education will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Silver Creek Central School District and all are welcome. More information, including agendas and minutes of past meetings, is available via our website: https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/board-of-education

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛: Silver Creek High School is featuring an 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 for the 2023 yearbook that runs 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 $𝟱𝟴.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪: ▪️ The Regular Sale continues Sunday, October 23, 2022, through Saturday, November 12, 2022, for $68.00 per book. ▪️ School access code for Herff Jones is 13849 ▪️ The sale will be active through Tuesday, January 17, 2023. ▪️ Order online here: YearbookOrderCenter.com ▪️ Download a printable PDF of the order form via our website: https://5il.co/1j5o7

Silver Creek Central School District is CLOSED today (Monday, October 10, 2022) in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. #wearesilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for a Probationary Position for a full-time 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 for the 2022-2023 academic year. New York State teaching certification required. 🎼 Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan and provide instrumental and general music instruction Grades K-12, with a focus on 4th and 5th grade, consistent with the NYS Standards. • Prepare students for performance at (and direct) instrumental and choral music concerts* • Must be able to work collaboratively with co-professionals, effectively communicate with parents, and complete assessments and reporting, as appropriate • Preference given to Master Level candidates • Other music department duties as assigned. * There are stipends per the teacher contract for these after school activities. Salary & Benefits: Per SCTA negotiated contract. Application: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to apply: October 7, 2022.

Elementary Events for Silver Creek Elementary have been updated! Read more on our website: https://thrillshare.com/cms/v2/pages/417886/page-builder?ref=pages

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for a SCHOOL SECRETARY at the middle school for the 2022-2023 academic year. Qualifications: Civil Service qualified Initial Position Location: Silver Creek Middle School Office Work Hours: 12-month, full-time position Salary & Benefits: Per CSEA Contract Job duties, skills and Minimum Qualifications: Complete reception and office duties including greeting visitors, managing phone calls, typing/word processing, database entries; filing, and other tasks as assigned. Must be able to work collaboratively with others; communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff and community members; organize and prioritize tasks. For internal consideration, individuals must currently hold title or be determined eligible by Chautauqua County Civil Service through the current eligible canvass list or deemed eligible to take upcoming written exam. Apply to: Interested internal candidates should submit a Chautauqua County Civil Service application to: Lisa Rohloff, Business Administrator, Silver Creek CSD, PO Box 270, Silver Creek, NY 14136 Deadline: October 7, 2022 SCHOOL SECRETARY DUTIES/DESCRIPTION DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work that involves responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of a school district office requiring the exercise of independent judgment and a general understanding of departmental procedures and policies. Employees in this class perform a wide variety of clerical and typing duties while working with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors. This position differs from lower-level clerical titles by being a lead assistant in coordinating tasks of lower-level workers and/or performing complex operations independently involving office or school-wide operations. Work is performed under general supervision for routine matters requiring ordinary courtesy and tact. Unusual problems are referred to a supervisor before action is taken. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical assistants. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Answers telephone and acts as receptionist for an office; Performs general office duties (which may include taking dictation), handling general correspondence and reports, filing; Acts as information clerk where a general knowledge of personnel, organization, department activities and established practices are involved; Prepares, copies, and distributes bulletins, notices and other announcements as required; Assists in preparation and follow-up of annual budget; Prepares requisitions for and maintains supplies for the office or department; Distributes mail and supplies to staff; May handle petty cash accounts; May maintain master schedule for an office; Composes and types routine correspondence; Types, processes, checks, codes and files requisitions, claims, vouchers, bills and receipts; May assign work, review and record work done, and instruct new employees in the specialized clerical work of a unit; Collects fees and accounts for monies received; Assists in proofreading typewritten and printed material; Reviews reports and other documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with established procedure; Answers telephone, gives routine information to the public and makes appointments for superior; Enters and retrieves computer database records. Sets up and maintains current records pertaining to student enrollment; Keeps journal of early dismissals, prepares and submits attendance reports; Attends to students sent to the office for discipline; Maintains “lost and found.” FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate a visual display terminal and an office copier; ability to learn organization, functions, rules, policies and regulations of the department; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to meet and deal effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors; ability to write legibly; ability to handle routine details independently; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; accuracy, neat appearance; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Promotional: Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class in a Chautauqua County school or Erie 2 BOCES and must be serving or have served that school, or Erie 2 BOCES continuously on a permanent basis as an Account Clerk, Account Clerk-Typist, Clerk II, Clerk II (Database), Health and Attendance Clerk, Stenographer, Stenographer II, Telephone Operator-Typist, Typist, Typist II or Typist II (Spanish Speaking) for two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the written test. Open Competitive - Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and: A. Two (2) years of clerical experience involving customer service; OR B. Completion of an Associate's degree or two-year business college program in a secretarial science or business administration; OR C. Completion of 60 semester credit hours with a concentration in business administration or secretarial science; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B & C above. Revised 12/23/2011

Each school year, the middle school teachers have the opportunity to select two students per grade level to serve as Knights of the Month. The students are selected based on the following criteria: strong work ethic, helpfulness, respectfulness, and cooperation with others, along with a specific focus on the character trait of the month. The character trait for the month of September was “Live Respectfully”. The teachers have nominated the following students: 6th Grade: Lukas Charles, Elizabeth Eslinger 7th Grade: Alanna Waite, Cody Neubauer 8th Grade: Keegan Vento, Gwendolyn Souter Congratulations to each of you!

The students in Mrs. Buczkowski’s class welcomed Hermione, a 1- 1/2 year old bearded dragon, to join their classroom. Thank you to Brian Boedo and Just Pets for donating the set up and making sure the students have everything they need to be responsible pet owners. 🦎🖤💛

SC High School! Spirit Week is October 3-7. See the flyer for the themed days!

Friday September 30th is an official “Wear Orange Day’’ in honor of boarding school survivors and in memory of those who died. Orange Shirt Day originated in Canada and is held every year on September 30 to honor the healing journey of residential school survivors and bring awareness to the need for reconciliation. As part of Silver Creek’s opening day professional development, Mary Williams, Silver Creek CSD’s Title VI coordinator, presented information about the Native American residential boarding school experience. The residential school system was a network of boarding schools for indigenous children spanning across the United States and Canada. It was funded by the department of Indian affairs and run by Christian churches. The goal of these schools was to assimilate the indigenous children by removing them from their community and teaching them the ways of dominant culture. It is still unknown the number of children that attended, died, or were stolen. The name of the boarding school that has closely affected Silver Creek students, staff and their families is the Thomas Indian School, located just 11 miles away from the Silver Creek campus. Some buildings have been remodeled and are used for the Seneca Nation’s day to day duties. For more information about Orange Shirt Day visit this orangeshirtday.org and please wear orange on Friday to show your support.

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for an INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR. This is a part0-time position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Associates Degree in Accounting or Business or comparable experience - Excellent oral presentation skills and writing skills. - Proficient in MS Word and Excel - Ability to read and analyze contracts EXPERIENCE: 2 to 3 years of accounting experience LOCATION: Silver Creek Central Business Office HOURS: Approximately 8 hours per week SALARY: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience APPLY TO: Martha Howard, Board of Education President c/o District Office, Silver Creek Central School District, P. 0. Box 270, Silver Creek, NY 14136 DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 7, 2022 Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume with references and completed non-instructional application. CLAIMS AUDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION This is work involving the application of internal control/fiscal accountability practices in reviewing requests for disbursement or reimbursement of qualifying expenses. On a continuing basis, the employee must prepare oral or write reports regarding routine reviews of payment requests or requested financial analysis. Does related work as required or requested. The claims auditor is an exempt position for civil service purposes and the individual serves at the pleasure of the board. The claims auditor reports to the Board of Education/ Audit Committee and works cooperatively in conjunction with the Business Administrator. Scope of Responsibilities: • Reviews payment requests for A/P invoices and expense reimbursement for accuracy and all required supporting documents to allow for timely release of A/P checks • Communicates with affected staff regarding any issues requiring corrective action • Keeps current with NYS fiscal accountability legislation to ensure compliance and implementation of any new requirements in daily practice • Keeps current Board of Education policy related to purchases and reimbursements • Maintains an understanding of municipal bidding requirements (NYS GML-Section 103) and internal bidding process • Maintains familiarity with products and services available on NYS contract • Maintains familiarity with contracting requirements as covered under General Municipal Law and/or Education Law • Maintains familiarity with internal procedures related to purchasing/expense reimbursement by following current BOE policy • Maintains report of issues items noted and corrective resolution/solution • Reviews/reconciles payment control reports are necessary • Reviews no less than ten (10) employee payroll checks for accuracy per pay period. This may include all salaried and hourly staff, at the auditor's discretion Special Requirements: Knowledge of A/P payable practices, generally accepted internal control procedures, and NYS fiscal accountability legislation. Acquires a solid knowledge base of the District's operations prior to promulgating deficiency reports. Discusses any deficiencies with the Audit Committee and the Business Administrator, except in instances where a deficiency may involve the Business Administrator. In such a case the Claims auditor will discuss said deficiency with the Audit Committee and or Board Officers. Ability to communicate both oral and written instructions and reports of activity/solutions, ability to create analytical reports and independently research issues. Ability to understand purchase and consult contracts. Ability to comprehend Board of Education policy as it related to purchases and reimbursements. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications: • As specified by Chautauqua County Department of Personnel/Civil Service • Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred) with a concentration in accounting or business. • Two years of experience which shall have involved preparing, reviewing or analyzing financial information. #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride

**Courtesy Post**

Senior JESSICA DIDAS, a member of the Class of 2023 at Silver Creek High, was recently recognized by CollegeBoard with a National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program award. This award is presented to qualifying students who score in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT and/or Advanced Placement exams in their state. Congratulations to Jessica on being named a 2022-2023 scholar for excellence in academic achievement and accomplishing this milestone during an especially demanding period of her high school career. #Classof2023 #BlackKnightPride #BKP #WeAreSilverCreek

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congratulations to the 2022 inductees to the Black Knight Hall of Fame who were honored this month. Pictured are Jason Bonasera and Matt Johengen of the Class of 2007, Jon Williams of the Class of 2006 and Scott Piccolo of the Class of 1989. #wearesilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride

𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦' 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗖𝗦: As part of the Seal of Civic Readiness Program, a group of Silver Creek students are looking to acknowledge the many citizens who dedicated their time serving our country in the U.S. Military. 👏 During the 2022-2023 academic year 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 & 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 are working on creating a more permanent 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀’ 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹, to be housed in the long brick hallway between the elementary and high school gyms, near the pool entrance. 💛🖤 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻! If you would help us honor the contributions of our veterans, please fill out and submit the Veteran Information Card included in this post. Our students will be compiling nominations and working to present our service members so families, students, and the community can recognize all those who have served to protect our freedoms. 🗽 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, through ANY of the following ways: 1. Mail the completed Veteran Information Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nmtc5EWFoXIn9R90tA_cQQp3vVY1AE3Z/view?usp=sharing to Silver Creek High School, 1 Dickinson Street, Silver Creek, NY 14136, Attn: Miss Kristen Foley 2. Have your child bring the card into school and drop it off to teacher Kristen Foley, in room 183 in the high school 3. Email the information to: kfoley@silvercreekschools.org If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Miss Foley at the email address above. Thank you to all our veterans for your service and thank you all for helping to honor them.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🚨 Meet 𝗞𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥, our new Food Production Manager for Silver Creek Central School District. She is brand-new to our community so please help us give her a warm welcome as she embarks on her first year with our Black Knight family. 👋 “I’m excited to learn this new side to my trade and meet all of the faculty and kids,” says Geiser. 👩‍🍳🏫 FAMILY & PETS: She has been married for nine years and they have three “amazing” grade-school age children and a large, Black, mixed breed dog named Stanley that is getting old. 🐶 INTERESTS: When she is not at work, she likes to run, cook, and watch her kids play their sports. 🍽💪 FAVORITE QUOTE: “There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.” - John Lennon 🎼 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: She was a line cook for six years and a pastry chef for 13 years. She and her husband owned a small restaurant in Washington, Mo. She holds an associate degree in Culinary Arts. 👩‍🎓

Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. Learn how to get kids in #SchoolEveryDay here: http://bit.ly/1oqfID7 #AttendanceMatters #wearesilvercreek