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    Unofficial and Unapproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
     
    March 11, 2008 7:00 PM Room #210 of the Hi
    gh School
     
     
     
    PRESENT: Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Kathy DeAngelis, Nickoline Henner,
    Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss, III
     
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman an d 16 guests
                                     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED: Mindy DeBadts, Robert Cahoon
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER: Ed Magin called the meeting t o order at 7:05 pm and led the Pledge of
    Allegiance.
           
    1a. APPROVAL OF Cliff Parton moved and Ora R othfuss, III seconded the following
    AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimous. E . Magin, J. Buckalew,
    K. DeAngelis, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
           
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the agenda of March 11, 2008.
     
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO Kari Durham, PTSA President, voic ed her concern about the quality of
    THE BOARD: activities made available to studen ts during recess time. She mentioned
    her disapproval of the television in the cafeteria at NRE, and asked that
    it be removed. Neil Thompson, NRE Principal, repli ed that the
    television has been removed from the cafeteria, and children are going
    to the Auditorium for recreational activities under the supervision of
    recently hired School Monitors. The 10-15 minute recess time in the
    Auditorium allows students to participate in indoor games ( i.e.
    jumping rope, toss games, playing ball, and other s tructured activities)
    until the weather is suitable to go outdoors. There was discussion on
    whether research shows if recess should take place before or after
    lunch. Mrs. Durham feels that the approach that ne eds to be taken
    toward education should be proactive, not reactiona ry.
     
    Mrs. Haensch reported that each homeroom has a rec ess time during
    the school day dependant upon the teachers schedule at FHE. The
    children enjoy playing various activities in the ro om, and when the
    weather is suitable, outside recess time will be al lowed.
                                 
    3. PRESENTATION: The presentation of the 2008-09 proposed budget began with a slide
    DRAFT #1 OF THE show that was recently shown
    at the Community Forum on March
    2008-09 PROPOSED 3, 2008. Budget highlights i
    ncluding the proposal of additional
    BUDGET positions were discussed and administr ators spoke in support of them.
    Mrs. Miner reported on program changes for the 200

     
     
            
                                   
     
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    Bob Magin provided the Board with Draft #1 of the
    2008-2009
    Expediture Budget. The report is reflective of detailed changes made in
    line item coding. He also provided the Board with the Estimated 2008-
    2009 Revenue report. On April 8, 2008, the Board w ill make their final
    decision on the budget. There was discussion on th e cost of the MS/HS
    Suspension Center and the allotment of money in the proposed budget
    for student school supplies.
     
     
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
    Reports from each administrator were shared with the Board.
    REPORTS:
    John Boronkay replied to a question on the 6+1 Wri ting model that was
    part of his report. 6+1 allows students to become good at examining
    and refining their writing with respect to ideas and content,
    organization, word choice, fluency, voice, conventions and
    presentation. It is a model that gives teachers co mmon assessment
    information. This model is being used in many Way ne-Finger Lakes
    districts and across the country. A team of teacher s, Jacinda Lisanto
    and John Boronkay will be attending upcoming training on this topic.
                                
    4b. PTSA REPORT: Paul Statsky reported that the PTSA i s very busy. The PTSA is
    overwhelmed at the number of requests they have rec eived for
    Parent/Teacher involvement. Teachers appreciate parents volunteering
    in the buildings and are seeing positive results fr om their efforts. The
    Wolcott Library has supplied the PTSA with 75 books for the summer
    reading program.
     
    4c. GOOD NEWS OF Many wonderful performances have been enjoyed in the District.
    THE DISTRICT: The High School musical perform ance of
    “Beauty and the Beast”
    was
    fabulous. The PE night at Florentine Hendrick was e njoyed by all. This
    year, parents participated in the event. Mrs. Miner recently attended
    the WCCA County High School Art Show in Newark wher e she was
    pleased to see beautiful pieces of work in various media on display by
    NR-W High School students. The Girls Varsity Basketball team
    participated in Section V Class B finals for the fi rst time in school
    history. The Winter Scholar Athlete teams are: Bo ys Varsity
    Basketball, Boys and Girls Indoor Track, and Varsity Wrestling.
                                   
    4d. OTHER: Kelly Ferrente resigned as a Board of E ducation member due to a
    residency qualification.
     
                                 
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner reported that she a
    nd three Board members attended a
    UPDATE: Rose Union Community Building Board meeting held recently. It was a
    productive meeting with discussion relating to the best interest of
    children in the community. The District cannot le gally pay the Rose
    Union Community Building Board for expenditures they made prior to
    the inspection of their building in preparation to house the MS/HS
    Suspension Center. The Superintendent’s Conference day on March 10,
     
    2008 proved to be extremely productive with teacher
    s working on
    Curriculum mapping. Mrs. Miner mentioned that the topic of the next
    Community Forum on April 7, 2008 is Curriculum Mapp ing. The
    Technology Committee meeting that Mrs. Miner attended was very
    worthwhile. The committee is working to improve ho w PBIS training is

     
     
            
                                   
     
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    implemented in our District. The staff at the MS/H
    S Suspension
    Center meet with teachers everyday, and are “on top” of what is
    assigned in the classroom. Mrs. Miner visits the C enter regularly and
    reports that students are always working.
                                 
    5b. BUSINESS Bob Magin reported that cabl e TV is in place at the High School. He
    ADMINISTRATOR’S reported that the gas situation at the Middle School was taken care of.
    UPDATE:
    Before approval of the meeting minutes of February 26, 2008, a
    correction was made to item #7d. Recommendations from CSE and
    CPSE. The following student numbers need to be adde d: 10333, 7892,
    9083, 10075.
     
    6a. MEETING MINUTES Cliff Parton moved and Ora Rothfuss, III seconded the following
    February 26, 2008 motion. The vote was u nanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew,
    K. DeAngelis, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the amended Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2008.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA: Ora Rothfuss, III moved and Cl iff Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magi n, J. Buckalew,
    K. DeAngelis, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
                                      
    7a. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    the following Warrants:
     
                
     
    #0036 $21,332.91 #0037 $609,109.2
    1
     
    7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that t he Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    REPORTS: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for Janu ary, 2008.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re
    commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Extra Classroom Activity Report for January, 2008.
     
    7c. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    FROM CSE: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
    Education dated February 28, 2008 and instructs the Superintendent
    to implement the recommendations on behalf of the f ollowing
    individual identified by student number:
     
    11283
     
    7d. DONATION TO THE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

     
     
            
                                   
     
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    DISTRICT: the Superintendent of Schoo
    ls and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the donation from William M. Cox of a 55 gallon aqu arium system,
    valued at $150.00, to Mr. Thomas’ classroom in the H igh School.
     
    7e. DONATION TO THE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    DISTRICT: the Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the donation of numerous educational books for the High School from
    Gail Porter.
                
    7f1. APPOINT BUS DRIVER Be it resolved that th e Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    DAN FERRENTE: the Superintendent of S chools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Dan Ferrente as a
    Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
    to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 4.25 hrs./day, 10
    months per year, $13.00/hr. for a total annual salary of $10,498.00,
    prorated to start date, effective March 10, 2008.
     
    7f2. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    APPOINTMENT: the Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law,
    KATHRYN WELKLEY approves the permane nt appointment of Kathryn Welkley as a
    Registered Nurse, effective November 13, 2007.
     
    7f3. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    APPOINTMENT: the Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law,
    VICKIE RANDALL approves the permanen t appointment of Vickie Randall as a Registered
    Nurse, effective March 4, 2008.
     
    7f4. APPOINTMENT Be it resolved that th e Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    CORRECTION OF the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    HIGH SCHOOL approves the thr
    ee year probationary appointment of Douglas Tomandl
    BUSINESS TEACHER: as a High Sc hool Business teacher, conditional upon a criminal history
    DOUGLAS TOMANDL record check a ccording to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part
    87 as follows:
    Certification: Initial Business and Marketin g Control #: on file
    Special Subject Tenure Area: Occupational Business Education and
    Distributive Occupational Subjects
    Probationary Period: March
    12, 2008
    March 11, 2011
        
    March 17, 2
    008 – March 16, 2011
    Salary: $36,500 prorated to start date
     
    7f5. COACHING APPTS.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the coaching appointments for spring 2008, conditional upon
    a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful completion of all required First
    Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as follows:
     
     
    Name
    Position
    Step
    Year
    Salary
        
     
    Jay Reynolds Boys Varsity Baseball 1 2 $2,561
    Gary Lockwood Girls Softball Volunteer
    Rob Yarrow Girls Softball Volunteer

     
     
            
                                   
     
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    John Budinock Girls Softball Volunteer
    John LaValley Golf Volunteer
    Anne Dapolito Golf Volunteer
                              
    8. INFORMATION: The following items were shared
    with the Board: NRE News – March
    2008, Newspaper article – No tax hike projected for NRW, Newspaper
    article – Arts prove their power, Four County Schoo l Boards
    Association Facts & Figures Book 2007-2008, Four County School
    Boards Association 2008 State Legislative Position Paper, Four County
    School Boards Association Federal Positions, Use of Facilities
     
    Cliff Parton mentioned that the Facts & Figures B ook for 2007-2008
    shows that enrollment is declining in all schools.
     
    9. PUBLIC Th
    ere was discussion on the extra days added to the A cademic
    PARTICIPATION: calendar for 200 8-09. The two additional instructional days have been
    added as a result of test scores.
     
    10. EXECUTIVE SESSION Cliff Parton moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buck alew, K. DeAngelis, N.
    Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III vo ted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approved Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. for the pur pose of discussing a
    personnel matter.
     
     
    OPEN SESSION The meet
    ing returned to open session at 9:59 p.m.
     
    ADJOURNMENT Cliff Parton moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following
    motion: The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Bucka lew, K.
    DeAngelis, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III vo ted yes.
     
       
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re
    commendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the adjournment of the meeting at 10:00 pm .
     
                                                     
     
    _______________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
     

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