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    NORTH ROSE­WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    MAY 24, 2005
    7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
     
    PRESENT
    Douglas Bell, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
    Henner (7:50PM), Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
    Magin, David Smith
     
     
    Karol Mumby (served at note taker for this meeting), Daniel
    Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 30 guests.
     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED Sandra
    Boerman
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:10pm and led the
    pledge of allegiance.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the agenda of May 24, 2005.
     
    1b. TENURED TEACHER
    Board President, Edward Magin welcomed all honored teachers
    RECEPTION
    and guests to the meeting to witness the tenure appointment of 17
    individuals. Teachers receiving tenure introduced themselves
    and their guests, and Board Members were introduced. Mr.
    Magin voiced the Board’s appreciation for the excellent service
    provided to students and the school community by the teachers.
     
    1c. CHRISTOPHER ACKLEY
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Christopher Ackley as a teacher on
    tenure in the academic subject area of Mathematics, effective
    September 3, 2005.
     
    1d. SHANNON BAILEY
    Douglas Bell moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Shannon Bailey as a teacher on
    tenure in the special subject area of Home Economics, effective
    September 3, 2005.
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    1e. LAURA BEDELL­
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following
    HUMBERT
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Laura Bedell­Humbert as a teacher
    on tenure in the Elementary tenure area, effective September 3,
    2005.
     
    1f. JOLENE BORRELL
    Douglas Bell moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Jolene Borrell as a teacher on tenure
    in the special subject area of Health, effective September 3, 2005.
     
    1g. AMY BROMLEY
    Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,
    M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted
    yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Amy Bromley as a teacher on tenure
    in the special subject area of Physical Education, effective
    September 3, 2005.
     
    1h. TIFFANY CROWE
    Douglas Bell moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Tiffany Crowe as a teacher on tenure
    in the academic subject area of Foreign Language, effective June
    3, 2005.
     
    1i. JOANNE DICKENS
    David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Joanne Dickens as a teacher on
    tenure in the academic subject area of Science, effective
    September 3, 2005.
     
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    1j. KATHRYN DIDOMINICK
    David Smith moved and seconded the following motion. The vote
    was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J.
    Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Kathryn DiDominick as a teacher on
    tenure in the Elementary tenure area, effective September 3,
    2005.
     
    1k. KELLY GRANBOIS
    Melinda DeBadts moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,
    M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted
    yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Kelly Granbois as a teacher on
    tenure in the Elementary tenure area, effective November 21,
    2005.
     
    1l. MICHAEL GRASSO
    Davis Smith moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Michael Grasso as a teacher on
    tenure in the special subject area of Special Education, effective
    September 30, 2005.
     
    1m. JENNIFER HAYDEN
    Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Jennifer Hayden as a teacher on
    tenure in the Elementary tenure area, effective September 3,
    2005.
     
    1n. KRISTI KING
    David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Kristi King as a teacher on tenure in
    the special subject area of Physical Education, effective
    September 3, 2005.
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    10. MELISSA MINICHIELLO Douglas Bell moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Melissa Minichiello as a teacher on
    tenure in the Elementary tenure area, effective September 3,
    2005.
     
    The meeting moved to Room 210 at 7:40pm.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Cypriana Porter spoke on the ELA 4 test results. She had stated
    that she had spoken with her child’s teacher and the principal.
    Dr. Starr had invited her to speak at the board meeting. She is
    generally not satisfied with the answers she is getting relative to
    how the District is going to resolve the low test scores. Ed Magin
    thanked her and informed her that it was being discussed at the
    meeting that night.
     
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    No presentations were made.
     
    4a. CAPITAL PROJECT
    Dr. Starr summarized the last committee meeting and the
    recommendations for the facilities evaluation from Pam Hamel of
    the Thomas Group. From this evaluation process the board is
    able to develop a list of renovation and repair items for the next
    capital project. The work has been divided into a “Must Do” list, a
    “Should Do if Possible” list, and a “Would Be Nice To Do” List.
     
     
    Discussion of renovations, repairs and additions included moving
    the District Office to the Florentine Hendrick Elementary
    building. The present District Office needs extensive renovations
    as the structure is deteriorating. Money spent for repairs and
    improvements is not aidable.
     
     
    Mark Humbert is in support of constructing a community
    center/field house at the High School campus and is concerned
    that a proposal is not ready to present to the community.
    Discussion revolved around getting community members on a
    committee to discuss this proposal in depth before the board
    endorses the idea.
     
     
    Doug Bell suggested that the board revisit the Efficiency Study
    done by Syracuse University in 1998. Recommendations were
    made at the time that are worth re­examining in light of the
    proposals that are being suggested.
     
    Dr. Starr will discuss the Efficiency Study with Pam Hamel of The
    Thomas Group and the board will move carefully to make sure
    discussions encompass all aspects of this study and the proposed
    project work.
     
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    Extensive discussion took place regarding the dissatisfaction of
    the installation of the playground at Florentine Hendrick
    Elementary School and also the track at the High School. There is
    a great deal of concern about the playground flooding during
    heavy rains.
     
    4b. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    Mindy DeBadts voiced her concerns about the ELA test results.
     
     
    Nicki Henner commented that Greece School District made a
    dramatic turn around in their test scores and suggested sending a
    delegation to talk to their Curriculum Supervisors for ideas and
    strategies.
     
     
    The board had a discussion regarding new board member
    orientation. Possibly a veteran board member could serve as a
    mentor. Assembling a packet of information for incoming board
    members would be very helpful.
     
     
    Jeff Lisanto reported that the Varsity Golf team went undefeated
    again this year. Tom Muto was going to state finals.
     
    5a. PRESENTATION OF
    Dave Murphy and Dan Starr presented the School Report Card.
    SCHOOL REPORT CARD
    Statistics on 4
    th
    grade, 8
    th
    grade and Regents level ELA , Math,
    Science test scores were presented.
     
     
    Mr. Murphy stated that the district started implementing changes
    starting in 1995 to improve ELA test scores. The plans
    implemented to improve scores are working but at a much slower
    pace than anticipated. The Reading grant has provided the funds
    for Anita Clark to provide instruction to teachers and to students,
    which has been a big help.
     
     
    John Boogaard commented that starting next year, all Middle
    School students would take ELA tests each year, which may give a
    better indication of who needs more help. Neil Thompson added
    that intense AIS (Academic Intervention Services) instruction will
    help improve test scores.
     
     
    There was discussion about the use of the parallel block schedule
    and how effective it was in improving test scores. Mr. Murphy
    responded that most teachers felt that small group instruction,
    which was possible with this type of schedule, was very good for
    reinforcing instruction. The board discussed concerns about
    classroom size, student retention and various ideas that they felt
    might improve test scores.
     
    5b. AFTER SCHOOL
    Dave Murphy provided the board with a summary of the
    PROGRAMS
    Advantage After School Program being conducted at both North
    Rose Elementary School and Middle School. Attendance is good
    at the elementary site. The Middle School program conflicts with
    other after school activities offered to students, so enrollment is
    low.
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    Dave provided the board with a synopsis of a new grant, 21
    st
     
    Century Community Learning, which would center on the Middle
    School for summer and after school learning. Grant coordinators
    will be Amy Lynch and Wendy Beers, both Middle School
    teachers. They will work well in this program as they both work
    in the Middle School. The program runs through the summer
    and continues through the next school year.
     
    6a,b.c MEETING MINUTES
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith
    voted yes.
     
    April 27, 2005
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2005.
     
     
    Melinda DeBadts moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,
    M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D.
    Smith voted yes.
     
    May 10, 2005
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2005.
     
     
    Nickoline Henner moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,
    M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D.
    Smith voted yes.
     
    May 17, 2005
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2005.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    motion. The vote was as follows: R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, M.
    Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes; D. Bell, N.
    Henner voted no.
     
    7a. WARRANTS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the following Warrants:
     
    Capital 229
    $12872.50
    Federal 223
    $15250.51
     
    Federal 227
    $1544.00
    Federal 230
    $4152.29
    General
    220
    $41818.15
    General 225
    $1760.59
     
    General 228
    $27291.56
    School Lunch 221
    $12091.92
     
    School Lunch 226
    $5072.20
    School Lunch 231
    $281.54
     
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    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    OF CSE AND CPSE
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
    Education dated May 3, 12, 2005, and the Committee on
    PreSchool Special Education dated May 3, 2005, and instruct the
    Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
    the following individuals identified by student number:
     
    9826 10826
    11302
    9988
    9954
    10595
    9661
    5461
    6297
    10573
    11196
    9998
    11199
    11300
    10403
    11340
    11010
     
     
    7c. SUBSTITUTES
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are
    on file with the District Clerk.
     
    7d1. LTR. OF RESIGNATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    RYAN BARCLAY
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    accepts the resignation of Ryan Barclay as a Music Teacher,
    effective May 3, 2005.
     
    7d2. APPT LT SUB:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    JOHN BOUSQUIN
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of John Bousquin as a long term
    substitute teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record
    check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part
    87 as follows:
    Certification: None
    Control #: None
    Appointment Period: May 3 – June 25, 2005
    Salary: Step 1a, $33,285 prorated to start date
     
    7d3. APPT. LT SUB:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    ANN C. SMITH
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Ann C. Smith as a long term
    substitute teacher conditional upon a criminal history record
    check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part
    87 as follows:
    Certification: Permanent N, K, 1­6
     
     
    Appointment Area: Elementary
    Start Date: May 24 – June 30, 2005 to serve at the pleasure of the
    Board
    Salary: Step 1A, $33,285, prorated to time worked
     
    7d4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    JENNIFER MARRIOTT
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves a Family Medical Leave Act/maternity leave of absence
    for the period of disability for Jennifer Marriott, according to
    accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of
    absence. The total leave is anticipated as being from
    approximately September 22 – November 4, 2005.
     
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    7d5. DISTRICT TREASURER Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    CONFIDENTIAL EMP. of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    TERMS & CONDITIONS approves the District Office Confidential Employees salary
    OF EMPLOYMENT increase of 3.75% according to Wayne County Civil Service
    Regulations, for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
    Terms and Conditions are on file with the District Clerk. BE IT
    FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes
    the Superintendent to offer the Confidential Employees the same
    provision for sick days buy­out as is stipulated in the North Rose ­
    Wolcott Service Employees' Association Contract, Article IX,
    Retirement, section A. Confidential employees include:
    Christine Galek Elena LaPlaca Ruth Martin Carol Stevens Barbara
    Tombs
     
     
    7d6. BUSINESS EXECUTIVE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    TERMS & CONDITIONS OF of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    EMPLOYMENT
    approves the salary increase for Deborah L. Stuck of 3.5%, for the
    2005­06 school year, 3.25% for the 2006­07 school year, and
    3.0% for the 2007­08 school year. Be it further resolved that the
    Board approves contributions to a Tax Sheltered Annuity as per
    the terms and conditions of employment, which are on file with
    the District Clerk.
     
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:
    NRE Summer Collaboration News
    Wayne­Finger Lake BOCES Component District Vote Results
    Reading First Program Review Report
    Rural Schools News
    The Advocate – May 2005
    Four County SBA 2005 Legislative Position Paper
     
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one had comments about the meeting.
     
    ADJOURNMENT
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith
    voted yes.
     
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the adjournment of the meeting at 10:11pm.
     
     
     
     
    ___________________________
     
    Clerk, Board of Education

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