NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 7, 2008 7:00 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

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, Jan McDorman and 11 guests

ABSENT/EXCUSED:

CALL TO ORDER: Board President Nickoline Henner called the meeting to order at
7:00 pm.

3a. PRESENTATIONS – Aaron Petrosino, President of the NR-W Booster Club, thanked the
NR-W BOOSTER CLUB, Board for their continued support and use of school facilities. He spoke
AARON PETROSINO: about the financial status of the club. The club gives monetary donatations to Inventive Minds, Dollars for Scholars, Project Graduation, the 8^th grade Honors Trip, local ambulance services, Mercy flight, the muscial, and the annual Sports Banquet to name a few. They have provided a “Bang Board” on the Tennis Court, and are proud of the basketball net attachments in all school gyms allowing the lowering of nets for the youth programs. Mr. Petrosino mentioned that the club has approximately 22 members, and that community involvement is better than it has been in the past. They are pleased with the level of support received from “non soccer” parents. The Board thanked the club for the service they provide.

1a. BUILDING TOUR Mrs. Sullivan led the Board of Education on a tour of the Middle School. Student work was viewed in the hallways as well as in the classrooms. The cafeteria, auditorium, locker room, and Technology room were some of the areas toured. Historical photographs of the school have been displayed on a picture wall at the entrance to the 6^th grade wing, and plaques and awards have been hung by the Main Office making them more viewable for the public. Ideas were discussed for repairs and building improvement. The tour ended at the Media Center where the business portion of the meeting commenced.

Consent Agenda item #7d. was amended before approval of the Agenda to include the approval of the revised June and July 2008 Treasurer’s reports.

1b. APPROVAL OF Ora Rothfuss III moved and Ed Magin seconded the following
AGENDA: 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.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the amended agenda of October 7, 2008.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS: Mr. William Denk, Bus Driver and long term resident, voiced his concern regarding a shared Transportation Supervisor.

3b. PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Robert Magin introduced Robert Galloway, proposed shared
INTRODUCTION OF Transportation Supervisor with Sodus Central School District. Mr.
PROPOSED Galloway is a past graduate of North Rose-Wolcott, was trained to drive
TRANSPORTATION, bus here and has experience driving at different locations. Mr.
ROBERT GALLOWAY Galloway posses excellent organization skills, and has had experience in supervising a large city school bus operation. He has worked with VersaTrans, the routing software used by our district for many years.

3c. PRESENTATIONS: Mrs. Miner provided the Board with handouts of District goals which
DISTRICT GOALS, reflect major needs that were gathered from a recent Board
CINDY MINER of Education workshop in September 2008.

4a1. POLICY COMMITTEE: The Policy Committee recently spent a number of hours reviewing
CLIFFORD PARTON updates to existing policies and new policies provided from Erie 1 BOCES. The adoption of these updates and new policies will complete the audit process. Board Members can contact a Policy Committee member to review these policies if desired.

4a2. FOUR COUNTY: Five Board of Education members and Mrs. Miner attended the Four
EDWARD MAGIN County General Membership meeting on October 2, 2008. Mr. Ed Magin shared some highlights of the topics discussed at the event. The guest speaker was Robert J. Freeman, Esq. who spoke on Open Government. All Board members are urged to attend the next General Membership meeting on October 29, 2008.

4a3. CURRICULUM The Curriculum Council has been busy focusing on curriculum
COUNCIL: mapping, vision statements, Superintendent’s conference day planning,
KATHARINE tech paths, passwords, and reviewing goals. The Curriculum Council
DEANGELIS has a positive attitude and there has been a smooth transition with Ms. Lisanto as Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

4a4. ENERGY COMMITTEE, The Energy Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 9,
EDWARD MAGIN: 2008.


4b. STUDENT BOARD OF PBIS is doing well in the high school, and all the students are aware of
EDUCATION MEMBER: what it is. The first volume of the High School newsletter was
LARISSA BODINE distributed and is available to all students and the public free of
charge. To obtain a copy of the newsletter contact Ms. Piascik or the
Main Office at the High School.



4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS Fall sporting events are coming to a close. The teams have had a great
OF THE DISTRICT: season. The Varsity Soccer team won a very exciting game against Red Creek 2-0 recently.

4d. OTHER:

5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner shared highlights of information she obtained from recent
UPDATE: meetings and conferences with the Board. The Health Committee comprised of students and staff recently met, and the Middle School Open House on September 24^th was a success. Mrs. Miner reported that the emergency drill on September 3^rd went fairly well. The Bid opening for the Plumbing and Heating work of the Capital Project will be taking place on October 14^th, and ground breaking will occur on October 22^nd at 2:30 behind the High School.

5b. BUSINESS Mr. Robert Magin informed the Board that the contract with Sodus
ADMINISTRATOR’S Central School for a shared Transportation Supervisor has been
UPDATE: reviewed by our school attorney. This contract will be re-evaluated in June, 2009. A cost analysis handout for the Shared Transportation Supervisor was distributed to the Board which showed a breakdown of services and NR-W’s half of the shared service cost, compared to the current cost. Robert Magin also mentioned the upcoming Energy Committee meeting. He spoke to the Board about the revised June and July 2008 Treasurer’s Reports, and made arrangements with the Audit Committee members to meet with Ray Wager, CPA, PC, the schools auditor. The Capital Project will be beginning shortly, and he is working on the cash flow needed for the project.

5c. POLICY FIRST New and revised policies were given to the board for a first reading.
READING: They are encouraged to call the Superintendent with questions.

Before approval of the minutes of September 23, 2008, a correction was
made. Item #1b was added which documents the building tour that
took place.

6a. MEETING MINUTES Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 motion. 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 corrected Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2008.

6b. MEETING MINUTES Clifford Parton moved and Ora Rothfuss III seconded the following
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 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.

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 September 25, 2008.

7. CONSENT AGENDA Robert Cahoon moved and Ed Magin 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. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following Warrants:

                                                   #7a1. #0015 $496,316.32
          #7a2. #0016    $46,389.44
        #7a3. #0017 $86,826.53

7b. 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 4, 2008, September 18, 2008, and September 19, 2008 and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated September 16, 2008 and instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:

10596 10216 12138 08422 08423 12103
09860 06776 10572 11110 07892 07016
06784 11935 11885 12077 11335 11231
10600

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. DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORTS: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

REVISED JUNE 2008 Revised Treasurer’s Report for June, 2008.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Revised Extra Classroom Activity Report for June, 2008.

DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORTS: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

REVISED JULY 2008 Revised Treasurer’s Report for July, 2008.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Revised Extra Classroom Activity Report for July, 2008.

DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORTS: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

        AUGUST 2008 Treasurer’s Report for August, 2008.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Extra Classroom Activity Report for August, 2008.

7e. DISPOSE OF DISTRICT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROPERTY: Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the Business Administrator to declare the items listed in attachment 7e. as excess, the list possibly increasing, and auction off the items – tentative auction to be held October 30, 2008.

7f. 2007 AMENDED TAX Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
RETURN REIMBURSE- Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
MENT reimbursement to those current and past employees who incurred expenses for filing a 2007 amended tax return because of a corrected 2007 W-2 issued by the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District. The reimbursement will be paid to those employees who submit a paid receipt verifying this incurred expense. This reimbursement will be limited to the amount on the receipt but may not exceed $50.00 per employee.

7g1. RESIGNATION - Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
WILLIAM KALLUSCH: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the letter of resignation from William Kallusch Jr., Transportation Director, effective with the close of business on October 10, 2008.

7g2. APPROVAL OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CONTRACT WITH SODUS Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
CENTRAL SCHOOL contract with Sodus Central School District for the services of Robert
DISTRICT – SHARED Galloway, Transportation Director, effective October 14, 2008.
SERVICES OF ROBERT
GALLOWAY,
TRANSPORTATION
SUPERVISOR

7g3. RESIGNATION - Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
LISA PUTMAN Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with thanks for over one year of service, the letter of resignation from Lisa Putman, Food Service Worker, effective with the close of business on November 14, 2008.

7g4. APPOINT TEACHING Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
ASSISTANT - Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the three
HEATHER DENNIS year probationary appointment of Heather Dennis as a Teaching Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, annual salary of $16,575.00, (Step A) plus $1,000 for Associate’s degree, effective September 29, 2008 – September 28, 2011.

7g5. 2008-09 AQUATICS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROGRAM Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individual as a Lifeguard for any swim program we offer for the
2008-09 school year:

WSI Instructor/Lifeguard $/hr.
Bonna Milem $9.50


8a. INFORMATION The following items were shared with the Board: Policy #5670
   ITEMS:      Regulation Information, Policy #5670 Old Policy, Policy #7321 Regulation
Information, FHE News – October 2008, NRE News – October 2008, Wayne-
Finger Lakes Component School Directory, Use of Facilities, Enrollment –
September 2008, Board to Board – September 2008.

9. PUBLIC No one spoke to the Board at this time.
PARTICIPATION:

11. ADDITIONS TO Melinda DeBadts moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
AGENDA: 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.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the additions to the agenda of October 7, 2008.

11b. APPOINT LONG TERM Edward Magin moved and Cliff Parton seconded the following
SUBSTITUTE: motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
JOSHUA NEAL K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, 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 appointment of Joshua Neal as a Long Term Substitute Teacher, conditional upon a criminal history check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Physical Education K-12 (Initial)
Start Date: Beginning September 15, 2008, to serve at the pleasure of
the Board, continuing until approximately October 13, 2008.
Salary: $37,000 Step A


10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Robert Cahoon moved and Kari Durham 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.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves Executive Session at 9:00 pm for the specific purpose of discussing student/personnel issues.

OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:08 pm.

ADJOURNMENT Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts 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.

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 10:10 pm.

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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education

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