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    Unofficial and Unapproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
     
    OCTOBER 28, 2008 7:00 PM FLORENTINE HENDRIC
    K ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
     
     
    PRESENT: Nickoline Henner, Larissa Bodine, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,
    Katharine DeAngelis, Melinda DeBadts, Kari Durham, Edward Magin,
    Clifford Parton, Ora Rothfuss III
     
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisant o Jan McDorman and
    40 guests
                                     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
     
    CALL TO ORDER: Board President Nickoline He nner called the meeting to order at
    7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
     
    Consent Agenda item #7g. was amended before approval of the Agenda to
    include the HVAC bid amount.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF Melinda Debadts moved and C liff Parton seconded the following
    AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanim ous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E. Ma gin, 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 October 28, 2008.
     
    1b. NATIONAL SCHOOL
    The intent of National School Board Member Recognition week is to honor
    BOARD MEMBER School Board members for their dedicated service to the children of New
    RECOGNITION: York State. Each school in our D istrict honored the Board of Education
    differently. A hand made card and video were prese nted from the children
    of Florentine Hendrick, and the North Rose Elementary children delighted
    the Board by singing the “School Board Song” and “R esponsible” under the
    direction of Mrs. Cheryl Richwalder. The Middle School baked delicious
    breads and cookies, and the High School presented T -Shirts to each
    member. The PTO donated a beautiful fall floral cen terpiece for the table
    and supplied drinks for the evening as well. In add ition to these items,
    Board members were presented with engraved key rings and Cougar Paw
    pins from the District. All of these gifts were gi ven to show appreciation
    and thankfulness to Board members for their commitment to our students
    and community.
      
    PRESENTATION - Vic Tomaselli and Justin Busse from SEI Design Group and Kevin Clark
    HVAC AND PLUMBING from Christa Construction presented the Board with bidding
    BIDS: documentation for review and action. The Bi d Tabulation sheets named
    SEI DESIGN GROUP, HMI Mechanical Systems Inc. from L

     
                                    
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    CHRISTA CONSTRUCTION the lowest bid for the HVAC a
    nd Plumbing contracts of the Capital
    Project.
     
    1c. BUILDING TOUR: Mrs. Haensch, Judi Buckalew and Ora Rothfuss III led the Board of
    Education on a tour of Florentine Hendrick Elementary. The Main Office
    and each wing of the building was toured. Student work was viewed in the
    hallways. While on their tour, Board members were able to meet “Cubby”,
    Florentine Hendrick’s mascot who was in the cafeteria. The earning of
    “Golden Spoons”, eating at the “Table of Honor”, and “Gotcha Stickers” for
    demonstrating the “Be Great Traits” were explained as being PBIS
    initiatives. After returning to the gymnasium, a video made by the
    students named “What Children Learn K-2” was enjoyed.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
      
     
    3a. PRESENTATIONS - Rebecca Gamba, Director of Grants Development, spoke to the Board
    21
    st
    CENTURY about the 21
    st
    Century after school program at the Middle School.
       
    SUMMER PROGRAM: The 5 year grant
    has supplied funds to the districts of North Rose-
    REBECCA GAMBA Wolcott, Clyde-Savannah and Lyons, and will end June 30, 2009.
    Approximately 100 students from our District have p articipated in the
    summer program each year. Around 35% of the $126,63 5.00/year
    allocation our District receives funds the after sc hool program, with the
    remaining 65% of the annual budget being used to fu nd the summer
    program. Because the chance of obtaining more fund s from the 21
    st
     
    Century Grant is uncertain, alternate methods of fu nding will need to be
    explored if the District desires to continue the pr ogram.
     
    3b. PRESENTATIONS - Jacinda Lisanto has organize d each board member’s “major needs”
    DISTRICT GOALS: from previous sessions on goal setting and has provided the rewritten
    CINDA LISANTO AND goals for 2008-09 to th e Board for adoption.
     
     
    CINDY MINER
    A motion was made by Judi Buckalew and seconded by Kari Durham to
    accept the Board of Education Goals for 2008-2009 with a correction
    to the wording of goal #3. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J.
    Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin,
    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
    following Board of Education Goals for the 2008-2009 school year:
                                  
                                                       
    1. Curriculum and Staff Develop ment
    : Create and implement rigorous and relevant
                                                       
    curriculum maps that a
    re aligned to the standards and meet the needs of a ll learners.
     
                                                       
    2. Orderly Environment/Stude
    nt Discipline
    : Create and maintain a consistent, orderly
    and disciplined learning
    environment with evidence of increased levels of respect,
     
    responsibility, safety and kindness throug h the PBIS program.
     
                                                       
    3. Understand the Financia
    l Capacity of our Taxpayers
    : Develop a budget that funds the
     
    academic and educational needs of all of o ur students, provides for an efficient use of
     
    facilities, while respecting and understan ding the financial needs of the taxpayers in
     
    our district.
     
                                                       
    4. Gather data necessary to
    make decisions scientifically
    : Use local, state and national

     
                                    
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    achievement data (quantitative), anecdotal teacher observation and perception data
     
    (qualitative), and a Value-Added Growth Mo del of student progress to drive district
     
    decision-making at all levels and areas.
     
                                                       
    5. Athletics and Extracurricular Activit ies
    : Maintain an efficient schedule of a sufficient
     
    number and variety of extracurricular and athletic opportunities to involve the greatest
     
    possible number of students in performance, teamwork and sportsmanship.
     
                                                       
    6. Relations with the community
    : Establish and maintain open communication, trust
     
     
    and credibility through newsletters, websites, Parent-teacher conferences, evening
     
    informational events, and personal accessibility.
     
                                                       
    7. Support Services
    : Provide a greater number of meal choices of impr
    oved nutritional
     
    value; maintain buildings and grounds that are clean, well-groomed, hazard-free, and
     
    well-lit with clear signage; and operate a safe tra nsportation system with bus runs of
     
    no more than one hour.
                                          
    3c. PRESENTATIONS - With little or no hope for an increase of State Aid for 2009-2010, and
    LOOK TO THE FUTURE, expenses (salaries, Soci al Security, retirement funding, health insurance
    BUDGET and reimbursement) rising by almo st $1 million dollars the next school
    CONSIDERATIONS: year, cost-saving ideas are being explored on how to keep the tax rat e
    CINDY MINER impact as low as possible for the community. One item mentioned for
    consideration is class size: reducing the number o f classes per grade
    where applicable, from 6 to 5, making the average c lass size 19 instead of
    16. If there are fewer classes per grade level, bu ilding configuration could
    be considered with the grades grouped K-4, 5-8, 9-1 2. The possibility of
    closing Florentine Hendrick Elementary school would allow the capital
    funds allocated for that school to be used elsewher e in the district. The
    income from selling the school could bring a major savings for taxpayers.
    Mr. Robert Magin, Business Administrator, will present cost savings for
    closing Florentine Hendrick Elementary at the December Board meeting.
    The public will be invited to attend a Community F orum in January, 2009
    to discuss these topics.
                                                     
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S The Board than ked the administrators for the reports provided to them.
    REPORTS:
     
    4b. STUDENT BOARD OF The high school stu dents seem positive and excited about
    EDUCATION MEMBER: the Capital Project construction taking place. Larissa has not heard
    LARISSA BODINE any negative responses from t he student body. It has become
    competitive between students to get to s chool early to find a good
    parking spot.
                      
    4c. NY STATE SCHOOL Nickoline Henner, Judi Buckal ew and Melinda DeBadts reported
    BOARD CONFERENCE: on presentations they att ended while at the NY State School Board
    Conference in New York City earlier this month.
     
    4d. CURRICULUM/STAFF Katharine DeAngelis reported that the Curriculum Council recently met
    DEVELOPMENT: and had a very productive meeti ng with good feedback and positive
    attitudes. Some topics discussed were
    School Island, Smart Board
    technology boards, training on Essential Questions, and Curriculum maps
    being posted in classrooms.
                                  

     
                                    
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    ENERGY COMMITTEE: Edward Magin reported tha
    t the Energy Committee went through the
    boiler room co-gens and will be reviewing the yearly energy report from
    Johnson Controls when it arrives. The committee also discussed its
    purpose, and the timeframe that it should be in exi stence.
    School buses running on natural gas will be explored. Thoughts and ideas
    on energy efficiency will be welcomed by the committee and can be
    emailed to Ed Magin or Bob Cahoon.
             
    4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS The Capital Project Groundbreaking Ceremony went very well. The High
    OF THE DISTRICT: School Band performed and k ey people spoke from the podium. A nice
    reception followed the Ceremony which was attended by students, parents,
    employees, Architects, the Construction firm and Board members.
     
    Kari Durham and Katharine DeAngelis enjoyed attending “Bring Your
    Parent to School” day at North Rose Elementary.
     
    The Florentine Hendrick Math Night held on October 22
    nd
    was a huge
    success with 144 parents in attendance.
     
    The High School Open House/Art Exhibition on Octob er 23
    rd
    was very
    well attended.
                                         
    4f. OTHER:
     
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner informed the Board of an upcoming event that she will be
    UPDATE: attending: the
    Real Property Taxes in Wayne County Forum.
    She
    invited
     
    Board members to attend.
                           
    5b. BUSINESS Mr. Robert Magin spoke about cafete ria personnel positions and recess
    ADMINISTRATOR’S monitors. He mentioned tha t a smooth transition has occurred over the
    UPDATE: past few weeks with Robert Galloway , shared Transportation Supervisor.
    The Audit Committee has met and the meeting minutes will be provided
    for the next Board meeting. A final audit and mana gement letter will be
    issued for the Board to accept. Mr. Robert Magin s poke about the progress
    of the Capital Project mentioning that work will beg in on the Adaptive PE
    foundation this next week.
                                     
    6a. MEETING MINUTES Clifford Parton moved and Ed M agin seconded the following
    OCTOBER 7, 2008 motion. The vote was unani mous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parto n, 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 7, 2008.
     
    6b. MEETING MINUTES Katharine DeAngelis and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    OCTOBER 23, 2008 motion. The vote was unan imous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parto n, O. Rothfuss III
    voted yes.
          

     
                                    
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    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r
    ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2008.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA Clifford Parton moved and Ora Rothfuss III seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner , J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, O.
    Rothfuss III voted yes.
     
    7a. APPROVAL OF NEW Be it resolved that the Bo ard of Education, upon recommendation of
    POLICIES AND POLICY the Superintendent o f School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    REVISIONS: the following policies and policy revisions:
                              
                                                   
    1. Policy #5670 ­ Records Management
    (Replacement)
     
    2. Policy #7321 – Alco­Sensor Policy
     
    3. Policy Revisions
                    
     
      
    7b. 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:
     
    1. #0019 $535,751.17 a. Auditor’s Report
    2. #0021 $281,314.63
     
    7c. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FROM CSE AND CPSE: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated September 25,
    2008, September 26, 2008, and October 2, 2008 and the Committee on PreSchool
    Special Education dated September 22, 2008 and October 7, 2008 and instructs
    the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the following
    individuals identified by student number:
                                   
    10129 09876 09459 12104 10389 12142 09151 11884 09385
    10338 10805 10008 08250 12050 11318 10278 11900 10232
    12003 12101
     
    7d. 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.
      
    7e. REQUEST FOR NEW
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEXT BOOKS: Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves the purchase
    and adoption of the following textbook series and its supporting materials:
    Accounting: Real­World Applications & Connections, First­Year Course”
     
    textbook, Glencoe/McGraw Hill Publishing Company, copyright 2007.
     
    7f. APPROVAL OF Be it resolved that the Board of E

                                    
    WAYNE COUNTY Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    TRANSPORTATION Transportation Cooperation Agreement made by and among participating
    AGREEMENT: school districts, pursuant to section 1709[25][b] and [g] of the Education Law and
    section 119­o of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of establishing the
    terms for cooperative transportation services within the region comprising the
    participating school districts.
     
    7g . AWARD HVAC AND
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    PLUMBING BIDS: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes awarding
    CAPITAL PROJECT the bids to the bidder deemed to be the lowest responsible meeting the bid
    specifications as follows:
     
           
                    
          

     
                                    
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    Name
                  
    Position
            
    Salary
     
     
    Brian LaValley Grade 6­12: $1,500 prorated to $1,200.00
    Technology
                   
                       
    Home and Careers
    Business
     
              
     
    7h6. APPOINT FOOD Be
    it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SERVICE HELPER: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26 week
    LISA MARKS probationary appointment of Lisa Marks as Food Service Helper, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80­1.11 and Part 87, for 3 hrs/day, $10.18/hr. for a total annual salary of up to
    $5,800.00 prorated to $4,540.00 effective October 29, 2008.
     
    7h7. APPOINT COOK Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    MANAGER: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26 week
    LINDA HARPER probationary appointment of Linda Harper as a Cook Manager, conditional upon a
    criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11
    and Part 87, for 7 hrs/day, $12.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $16,294.00
    prorated to $12,781.00 effective October 29, 2008.
     
    7h8. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    BONNIE FAHRER permanent appointment of Bonnie Fahrer as a School Monitor at North Rose
    Elementary, effective November 5, 2008.
     
    7h9. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    DANIEL FERRENTE permanent appointment of Daniel Ferrente as a Bus Driver, effective November
    10, 2008.
     
    7h10. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SCOTT CONVERSE permanent appointment of Scott Converse as Senior Bus Driver, effective
    November 17, 2008.
     
    7h11. APPOINT LONG TERM Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    JOSEPH WASILUK appointment of Joseph Wasiluk as a long term substitute teacher, conditional upon
    a criminal history check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and
    Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Childhood Education, Grades 1­6, Initial Control #: on file
    Appt. Area: Elementary, Grade 4
    Start Date : December 1, 2008 through approximately March 31, 2009, the period
    of time determined by the absence of Deborah Benson, to serve at the
    pleasure of the Board, and accruing seniority as a Teaching Assistant
    during this time.
    Salary: $37,000
     
    Step A, prorated to time worked
     
    7h12. APPOINT LONG TERM Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE TEACHING Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    ASSISTANT: appointment of Megan McNeilly as a Long Term Substitute Teaching Assistant,

     
                                    
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    MEGAN MCNEILLY conditional upon a crimin
    al history check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80­1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Childhood Ed 1­6, Initial Control # on file
    Appt. Area: Elementary
    Start Date: Beginning on December 1, 2008 to serve at the pleasure of the Board,
    continuing through approximately March 31, 2009, the period of time determined
    by the absence of Joe Wasiluk who is Long Term Teacher substituting for
    Deborah Benson.
    Salary: $16,575 Step A
     
    plus an additional $2,000 for Bachelor’s Degree,
    prorated to time worked
     
    7h13. COACHING Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following
    winter coaching appointment for the 2008­09 school year, conditional upon a
    criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11
    and Part 87, and successful completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child
    Abuse courses as follows:
     
    Girls Varsity Cheerleading
    Step
    Years
    Salary
     
    Gina Paliotti 1 1 $2,056.00
     
    8a. INFORMATION The following items were s
    hared with the Board:
    Policy #5670
         
    ITEMS:
    Regulation Information, Policy #7321 Regulation Information, Enrollment –
    October 2008, The Cougar Times – Volume I, Use of Facilities, The Advocate –
    October 2008, Rural Schools Association News – Fall 2008, Los Pumas De North
    Rose­Wolcott Newsletter – October 14, 2008.
     
    9. PUBLIC No
    one spoke to the Board at this time.
     
    PARTICIPATION:
     
    10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Melinda DeBadts moved and E dward Magin seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Bu ckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parto n, O. Rothfuss III
    voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    Executive Session at 9:37 pm for the specific purpo se of discussing the
    discipline of an employee.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:23 pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT Katharine DeAngelis moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buck alew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Pa rton, O. Rothfuss
    III voted yes.
            
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    adjournment of the meeting at 10:25 pm.

     
                                    
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    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education
     

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