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    UnOfficial and UnApproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
     
    OCTOBER 23, 2007 7:00 PM GYMNASIUM OF THE FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEM. SCHOOL
     
     
     
    PRESENT: Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Mindy
    DeBadts, Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss, III
     
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and 10 guests
                                      
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
     
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER: Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and led the Pledge of
    Allegiance in the Gymnasium of the Florentine Hendrick Elementary School.
     
    1a. PRESENTATION/ John Freer from the Wolcott Village Board spoke to the Board of Education
    REQUEST regarding the Dr. Chan Garden/Nature Center Park that is being developed on
    VILLAGE OF WOLCOTT: Wilson Street in Wolcott. A parcel of woods owned by the District merges
    with the woods being developed for the site. TheVillage of Wolcott would
    like approval from the Board of Education to use the school district property
    which adjoins the site for enhancement of the park. An entrance point would
    be located on school property for exclusive school use. The Village of
    Wolcott is inviting the North Rose-Wolcott School District to become
    involved by participating in this community project. Possibilities for student
    involvement include maintaining and updating nature stations that will be
    placed along trails for the purpose of identifying plants, trees, birds and
    animals. A shallow pond where various aquatic life could be maintained,
    monitored and identified is a possibility in the future. Student paintings and
    murals would be a wonderful addition. Students that study Earth Science,
    Environmental Awareness, Biology or anyone having interest in the outdoor
    environment should take advantage of this opportunity. The regular patrolling
    of police will ensure safety at the park.
         
    FURTHER N. Henner moved and O. Rothfuss, III seconded the following motion. The
    DEVLOPEMENT OF vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M.
    DR. CHAN’S PARK USING DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
    SCHOOL DISTRICT
    ADJOINING LAND Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, agrees with the
    concept of the Village of Wolcott using school district property which adjoins
    the site of the Dr. Chan Memorial Garden/Nature Trail park for park
    enhancement, and encourages Mr. Freer and the Village of Wolcott to continue
    in the planning stages set forth in this presentation.
     
    3. PRESENTATION: Dr. Joseph Marinelli, W-FL BOCES District Superintendent, accompanied by
    DR. MARINELLI Patrick Crowe, W-FL BOCES Board

                                    
    BOCES Board with an update on numerous programs, activities, and services provided
    to our students and staff through BOCES. Areas discussed were the Technical,
    Career and Continuing Education program, the Special and Alternative
    Education program, Staff Development and Instructional Technology, and
    Educational Technology Services. He also spoke about accomplishments that
    the region has made in state assessments.
     
    Susan Snyder, High School Senior, spoke about her experience in the BOCES
    New Vision Medical Careers program. Susan mentioned that there are
    presently twelve students from W-FL BOCES that attend the Career
    Exploration program housed at the Newark Wayne Community Hospital. This
    program is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of the medical field
    by participating in clinical areas under the guidance and direction of a mentor.
      
    1e. NATIONAL SCHOOL The week of October 22-October 26, 2007 was chosen by Govenor
    BOARD MEMBER Eliot Spitzer as School Board Recognition Week, with intent to honor school
    RECOGNITION WEEK: Board members for their dedicated service to the children of New York State.
    Each school in our District honored the Board of Education differently. Gifts
    of stationery were made by the HS Art Department, and delicious baked goods
    and goody bags were given by the MS. A lovely necklace and “gold” olympic
    cone which followed the reading incentive theme came from NRE, and a large
    banner created and signed by FHE children was delightfully received. In
    addition to these items, Board members were given umbrellas, caps, and
    certificates from the District. All of these gifts were given to show
    appreciation and thankfulness to Board members for their commitment to our
    students and community.
            
    1b. BUILDING TOUR: Mrs. Haensch led the Board of Education on a tour through the Florentine
    Hendrick Elementary School. The Main Office, Principal’s Office, Cafeteria,
    classrooms and Gymnasium were visited. Student work was displayed in the
    hallways. Mrs. Haensch encouraged Board members to schedule a building
    tour during the school day when children are present in the building.
     
    1c. APPROVAL OF B. Cahoon moved and C. Parton seconded the following motion.
    AGENDA: The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    M. DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 October 23, 2007.
     
    1d. BOARD DELEGATES C. Parton moved and M. DeBadts seconded the following motion. The vote
    POWER TO AUTHORIZE was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M.
    BOE MEMBER WORKSHOP DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
    ATTENDANCE TO BOE
    PRESIDENT: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, delegates the power
    to authorize Board member attendance at conferences, conventions and
    workshops, to the President of the Board of Education for the 2007-2008
    school year.
     

     
                                    
     
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    2. PUBLIC ACCESS: Mr. Paul Statsky is pleased to announce that membership of the PTSA
    continues to rise.
     
    The PTSA has been active recently in the District. They have participated in
    the Halloween Party and the Roller Skating Party.
     
    A “Parent University” workshop sponsored by the PTSA will be offered to the
    community and will focus on communication skills and improving
    4a. OTHER GOOD NEWS OF Nicki Henner and Mindy DeBadts worked at the PTSA sponsored Cougar
    THE DISTRICT: Challenge 5K Run-Walk event. It was a fun, successful event which exceeded
    expectations having100 participants involved.
         
    4d. OTHER:
     
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner reported on the successful Go Home Early Bus Drill that took
    UPDATE: place October 22, 2007. The purpose of the drill is to have all students board
    buses and have attendance taken within a 15 minute time frame.
     
    There was a brief discussion of an article on SAT scores that was compiled by
    local Superintendents and reported in the newspaper.
     
    Also mentioned was a monetary incentive that the Lyons School District is
    offering to employees who move into their school district.
     
    Mrs. Miner reported that the new email server has been installed.
     
    5b. BUSINESS Mr. Magin reported that the District is taking preventative measurers to keep
    ADMINISTRATOR’S our students healthy in regards to the MRSA virus. Special disinfectant
    UPDATE: cleaners have been ordered and will be used on door knobs, table tops, etc.
    Hand sanitizer dispensers will be installed on walls where children can access
    them. It was suggested that the Nurse in each building talk to students about
    viruses and how to prevent spreading them.
     
    Ray Wager’s firm finished the District audit one week ago. The draft was
    received today. Mr. Magin reported that the District is in good financial shape.
    The State auditors are at the District Office daily and are making progressing
    with their audit.
     
                                                                  
    6a. MEETING MINUTES N. Henner moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
    October 9, 2007 The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    M. DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 October 9, 2007, with the correction of made to item #4c.
    Kelly Ferrente participated in the Special Education workshop along with
    Kathy DeAngelis and Angela Kirkey. Mrs. Ferrente arrived at the meeting at

     
                                    
     
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    8:20 pm during Executive Session, and took part in voting to adjourn the
    meeting.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA M. DeBadts moved and C. Parton seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    M. DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
     
    7a. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrant:
                               
    Warrant #0015 $385,930.47
     
    7b. 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.
     
    7c. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FROM CSE: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated September
    27, 2007, October 4, 2007 and October 5, 2007, and instructs the
    Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the following
    individuals identified by student number:
     
                                 
    11935 11884 07892 08250 09860 09202 08133 11349 11318
    10307 11900 11523 10639 11119 10338 10389 10592 10918
    11833 10830 10232 11599 11924
     
     
    7d1. RESIGNATION LETTER: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    NENA BARNES Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
    resignation of Nena Barnes, Food Service Helper at the High School, effective
    November 4, 2007, contingent on her appointment as Cleaner.
     
    7d2. RESIGNATION LETTER: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    GARY HIMES the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
    thanks for years of service, the resignation of Gary Himes, Bus Driver,
    effective October 29, 2007.
     
       
    7d3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    JANIE CAMPBELL the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    leave of absence of Janie Campbell from January 7, 2008 until April 4, 2008,
    which will allow her time to fulfill her student teaching requirements and will
    take place at the Florentine Hendrick Elementary school. This leave will be
    without pay and will cause no loss of Seniority. The District will pay all
    Health Insurance benefits during this time.
                                      
    7d4. APPOINT CLEANER: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

     
                                    
     
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    NENA BARNES the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26
    week probationary appointment of Nena Barnes as Cleaner, conditional upon a
    criminal history record check, according to Commissioners Regulations §80-
    1.11 and Part 87, for $8.25/hr., 8 hrs./day, 12 months/year, starting on
    November 5, 2007.
     
     
    7d5. APPOINT (.5) Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    TECHNOLOGY TEACHER: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    JAMES FINN approves the appointment of James Finn as a (.5) Technology teacher,
    conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
    Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Permanent, Technology Education Control #: on file
    Salary: $21,995 with a one time $750 sign on bonus for Masters degree,
    prorated to start date, effective October 22, 2007 – June 30, 2008.
     
     
    7d6. APPOINT MIDDLE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTOR: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    HILDE GRIGGS the appointment of Hilde Griggs as a Tutor, conditional upon criminal history
    record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, at
    $25.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000.00/year, to be paid from grant funds, to
    serve at the pleasure of the Board for the 2007-08 school year.
     
     
    7d7. ALPINE SKI TEAM:
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    participation of one North Rose - Wolcott student on the Sodus Central School
    District Alpine Ski Team for the 2007-08 school year, at no cost to the district.
     
     
     
     
    8a. Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Special Education Space Requirements Plan 2004-2009 Progress Report was
    shared with the Board.
     
    8b. Use of Facilities requests were shared with the Board.
     
    8c. Issue Analysis information was shared with the Board.
     
    8d. November Calendar of meeting and events was shared with the Board.
     
    8e. Curriculum Mapping Workshop information was shared with the Board.
     
    9. PUBLIC Jacinda LiSanto spoke to the Board with enthusiasm regarding her
    PARTICIPATION: support of the accelerated courses that our High School offers students. The
    completion of these courses show colleges that our students have the ambition,
    drive, and work ethic necessary to excel at college.
                                       
    10. WORKSHOP: B. Cahoon moved and K. DeAngelis

     
                                    
     
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    FINALIZATION OF vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M.
    DISTRICT GOALS DeBadts, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
    FOR 2007-2008
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves continuing
    the 2007-2008 school year with the implementation of District goals set forth
    from the 2006-07 school year.
                                      
    11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: C. Parton moved and B. Cahoon seconded the following motion. The vote was
    unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K.
    Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 9:40 pm for the specific purpose of discussing a particular employee
    evaluation.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:55 pm.
     
     
    ADJOURNMENT N. Henner moved and B. Cahoon seconded the following motion. The vote was
    unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K.
    Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 10:55 pm.
     
     
     
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