NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 14, 2005

7:00PM AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline

Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David

Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately

20 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED Robert

Cahoon

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:07pm.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Sandra Boerman moved and Mark Humbert seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

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 agenda of June 14, 2005

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Lisa Interlichia and Sydney Grieves both addressed the Board

about the resignation of a Music Teacher.

grade students, Grace Miller, Larissa Bodine, Sara Mayo and

Alyson VanDitto spoke to the board about reinstating French as a

foreign language option in the Middle School.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. POLICY UPDATE

David Smith reported on the last committee meeting. Policies

will be presented at the next meeting for a first reading. Mr.

Smith mentioned that there is a board policy that calls for a self

evaluation by the Board on a yearly basis. Mr. Smith also

mentioned that board policy allows for the formation of ad hoc

committees for specific purposes. The Policy Committee

suggested that the Board discuss the formation of a committee to

explore ways to improve test scores.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Edward Magin provided the board with a synopsis of the last Four

County School Boards Association meeting.

4c. COMMUNITY LINKAGE

Nicki Henner reported that the preliminary plans for an Adult

Education program call for a targeted start date of October 2005.

4d. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Dr. Starr provided the board with a synopsis of the last

Curriculum Council Meeting.

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4e. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Dr. Starr reported that the district would be upgrading servers

and software during the summer. Additionally, a plan is being

finalized to offer keyboarding to 4

and 5

grade students in the

next school year.

4f. CAPITAL PROJECT

Dr. Starr reported that the district is taking back the unfinished

drainage work at the track from the general contractor, Javen

Construction.

Dr. Starr reported that while the work at the playground has been

completed at Florentine Hendrick Elementary School, the district

has not signed off or accepted the work. Installation and drainage

are still being scrutinized.

4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS

The Board expressed their thanks an appreciation to the staff and

students for struggling to continue the educational process during

the extreme heat and humidity of the past weeks.

Nicki Henner reported that digital cable channel 111 is offering

“on demand” tutorials for Regents Exams.

Mindy DeBadts reported that the eighth grade dance was a

wonderful event for students.

Mark Humbert reported on the baccalaureate services he

attended for graduates.

Jeff Lisanto commented on the number of deserving students

who were recognized for achievement during the recent Sports

Awards, Festival of the Arts and Academic Awards.

5a. RETIREMENT: SHIRLEY Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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,

, accepts with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation

for the purpose of retirement from Shirley Shipley, effective June

30, 2005.

5b. THE THOMAS GROUP

Dr. Starr introduced Pam Hamel of The Thomas Group. She

provided the board with an outline of various facets of capital

project work discussed by the Capital Project Committee, and

provided the estimated financial impact of the proposed work.

The board was charged with defining the scope of the work to be

done and to set priorities on all facets of work. After a lengthy

discussion, the Board agreed collectively by a show of hands to

support a capital project. The scope consists of renovations and

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new construction totaling up to $20.7 million dollars. The district

received 95% aid from the State, so the local share would be

approximately $1.1 million. The project would be presented to

voters in three propositions with a vote date scheduled for late

September to early October 2005.

There was discussion of what company/firm would best represent

our district as a project/construction management firm for the

work discussed at this meeting.

The board discussed the proposal by Johnson Controls to engage

in another energy performance contract for heating/lighting/air

conditioning work during this new project. The board decided to

proceed without considering the proposal at this time.

The Board took a short break at this time and resumed business

at 10:00pm..

David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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,

authorizes to Superintendent of Schools to contract, upon

satisfactory review by the school’s attorney, with The Thomas

Group, 215 The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850, to compile

information necessary to develop a capital project for the purpose

of carrying out needed renovations and repairs in the District,

and to be presented for voter approval.

5c. MATHEMATICS

Frank Sobierajski provided the board with a summary of the new

UPDATE

mathematics curriculum that will be instituted by the State

Education Department starting with grade K – 8 in September

2006. He also discussed the new math textbook series that he is

recommending for grades K – 3.

Douglas Bell moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 K3 mathematics textbook series entitled,

Everyday

Mathematics

5d. SAFETY PLAN

Deb Stuck asked board members to analyze the revised copy of

the School Safety Plan, copies of which were distributed at the

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meeting. Please contact the School Resource Officer, Tpr. Larry

Wolkonowski with any questions. The board must approve the

plan at the June 28 meeting.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

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 Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2005.

6b. MEETING MINUTES

Nickoline Henner moved and Douglas Bell seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

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 Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2005.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

motions. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith

voted yes.

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 241

$886.19

Federal 237

$675.98

Federal 244

$15839.90

General 232

$26085.77

General 236

$776.21

General 239

$278036.58

General 240

$6018.29

General 243

$400.00

General 246

$35319.15

General 247

$7344.00

School Lunch 238

$1688.32

School Lunch 242

$6373.96

School Lunch 245

$5806.83

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OF CSE & CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated May 11, 12, 18, 19,25, 26, and June 2, 2005 and

the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated May 23, 25,

2005, and instruct the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals

identified by student number:

9383

8426

10596 9594 9465 10192

10843

6972

7293

10208 8025

10872 10869

11285

11342

8310 10024

10034

10170 8351

10661 3526 6153 11340

10403

10871

10257

11327 10869

10872 11182

11145

11234

10777

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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.

7d. SINGLE AUDIT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

REPORT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the Single Audit Report for the year ending June 30,

2004.

7e. CREATION OF GRANTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CONSULTANT POSITION

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the creation of a Grants Consultant position for the

200506 school year. The position will be funded by existing

grants.

7f. CREATION OF TWO

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

1.0 FTE TEACHER ON

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

approves the creation of two 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special

POSITIONS Assignment

positions

for the 200506 school year.

7g. CREATION OF PSYCH.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

INTERN POSITION

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the creation of a 1.0 Psychologist Intern position for the

200506 school year.

7h. ABOLISH TEACHER &

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SERVICE EMPLOYEE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

POSITIONS

abolish the following positions effective July 1, 2005:

7.0 FTE Elementary Teachers

.5 FTE Phys Ed. Teacher

1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher

1.0 FTE Clerk/Typist

2.0 FTE Teaching Assistants

3.0 FTE Cleaners

1.0 FTE Foreign Language Teacher

1.0 FTE Principal

7i1. TERMINATE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CLEANERS:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

DOREEN MC GARR

terminates the employment of Doreen McGarr as a Cleaner in the

North Rose Wolcott Central School District as of the close of

business on June 30,2005. Be it further resolved that Doreen

McGarr’s name be placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of

candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a

position similar to the one which she previously occupied.

EILEEN GARRITY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

terminates the employment of Eileen Garrity, as a Cleaner in the

North Rose Wolcott Central School District as of the close of

business on June 30,2005. Be it further resolved that Eileen

Garrity’s name be placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of

candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a

position similar to the one which she previously occupied.

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LISA COLE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

terminates the employment of Lisa Cole as a Cleaner in the North

Rose Wolcott Central School District as of the close of business

on June 30,2005. Be it further resolved that Lisa Cole’s name be

placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of candidates for

appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a position similar to

the one which she previously occupied.

7i2. TERMINATE SOCIAL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

STUDIES TEACHER:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

JONATHAN VELEY

terminates the employment of Jonathan C. Veley as a Social

Studies teacher, as of the close of business on June 30,2005. Be it

further resolved that Jonathan Veley’s name be placed on the

Preferred Eligibility List of candidates for appointment to a

vacancy that may occur in a position similar to the one which he

previously occupied.

7i3. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DEBORAH STUCK

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Deborah L. Stuck as a School Business

Executive, effective with the close of business on June 24, 2005.

7i4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JUNE MUTO

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the leave of absence for June Muto as a math teacher,

effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

7i5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TAMMY ANDERSON

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the leave of absence for Tammy Anderson as a business

teacher, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

7i6. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SHIRLEY SHIPLEY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for the

period of disability for Shirley Shipley according to accumulated

sick time from approximately May 24, June 6, 2005.

7i7. APPT. GRANTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CONSULTANT:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

DAVID MURPHY

approves the appointment of David Murphy as a Grants

Consultant, at a total salary of $27,500, effective July 1, 2005 –

June 30, 2006.

7i8. APPT. TEACHER ON

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

JUNE MUTO

approves the appointment of June Muto as a Teacher on Special

Assignment conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87 for

$46,154, effective July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006. A Memorandum

Of Understanding is on file with the District Clerk.

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79. APPT. TEACHER ON

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

TAMMY ANDERSON

approves the appointment of Tammy Anderson as a Teacher on

Special Assignment conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part

87 for $44,370, effective July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006. Be it

further resolved that a stipend of $3,500 will be paid for 20

additional days of work in July/August 2005. A Memorandum Of

Understanding is on file with the District Clerk.

7i10. APPT. PSYCHOLOGIST Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

INTERN: JULIE CLEMENT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Julie Clement as a Psychologist

Intern, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87,

total salary of $15,000, effective September 6, 2005 – June 30,

2006. Memorandum Of Understanding is on file with the Clerk.

7i11. APPT. FOOD SERVICE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

HELPER: ROSAMARIE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

WRIGHT

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Rosamarie

Wright as a Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal

history record check according to Commissioners Regulation

§801.11 and Part 87, for 3 hrs/day, $9.00/hr, for a total annual

salary of $4941, prorated to $162.00, effective June 15, 2005.

7i12. APPT. READING

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER: JUNE PARTON

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of June Parton as a Reading teacher,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87, at an annual

salary of $27,000 funded through the Reading First Grant,

effective September 1, 2005 June 30, 2006.

7i13. APPT. PART TIME

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

WILLIAM SCHOONMAKER

approves the appointment of William Schoonmaker as a part

time Technology teacher, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11

and Part 87, at an annual salary of $13,500, effective September 1,

2005 June 30, 2006.

7i14. APPT. SUMMER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

READING PROGRAM STAFF of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individuals to fill teacher positions for the

Summer Reading Program from July 5 – July 29, 2005 at $25.00

per hour:

Name

Hours Name

Hours

Barbara Coleman

4.o

Brenda LaShomb

3.5

Pamela Brooks

3.5

Sally Burgess

3.5

Kristin DeFeo

3.5

Susan Santo

3.5

Judy Tatum, Teacher Assistant @ $12.21/hour for 3.5 hr/day

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7i15. APPT. SUMMER Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CAFETERIA PERSONNEL of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individuals to provide food services for all

summer educational programs at the High School, for between 6

and 7 hours per day, effective July 5 – August 12, 2005.

Staff Position Salary

Marion Ashley Cook/Manager – 6 hrs/day $15.46/Hr.

Doris Moore Cook – 6 hrs/day

$8.83/Hr.

7i16. COCURRICULAR Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

APPT.

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following individual to fill a cocurricular position

for the 200405 school year:

Michael Witkiewitz Pit Band Director $753 Step 1/Year 1

8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:

Correspondence, Correspondence., Wayne County Sales Tax

correspondence, 200506 NRE Shared Decision Making Action

Plan, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School Newsletter

The Advocate, June 2005

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one commented on the business discussed at the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 Executive Session at 10:40pm for the purpose of

discussing the employment of a particular individual.

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 10:50pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

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 10:50pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education