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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
    FEBRUARY 24, 2009 7:00 PM NORTH ROSE ELEM. SC
    HOOL MEDIA CENTER
     
     
     
     
    PRESENT: Larissa Bodine, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari
    Durham, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Ora Rothfuss III
     
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto , Jan McDorman
    and 25 guests
                                     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED: Melinda DeBadts, Nickolin e Henner
     
    CALL TO ORDER: Board Vice President Judi Buckal ew called the meeting to order at
    7:05 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
     
                                  
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF Clifford Parton moved and Edward Ma
    gin seconded the following
    AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimou
    s. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K Durham, E. Magin, 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 February 24, 2009.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS: High school teacher Heidi R
    othfuss addressed the Board with positive
    reinforcement of Randy Sears, Head Custodian at the High School and
    Middle School. She urged the Board to reinstate hi s position for next year.
    She mentioned that Mr. Sears has a great rapport wi th the staff and
    students at the high school. The high school is op en 24/7 and is a building
    used continuously by the community and also for spo rting events. The
    building is aging and needs to be well kept and ma intained especially at
    this time when the Capital Project construction is o ccurring. Mrs.
    Rothfuss feels that there would be a huge negative impact without Randy
    Sears as Head Custodian there next year.
      
    3a. CONTINUATION OF Jacinda Lisanto began by askin
    g the Board to consider two questions:
    FOCUS GROUP, what would we hope to accomplis
    h by closing a building?, and if a building
    FLORENTINE HENDRICK is closed- what would yo
    u hope you would not have to say ten years from
    CLOSING: now about its closing? She reviewe
    d alternative cost savings ideas from
    JACINDA LISANTO the Focus Group Community me
    eting, listing those ideas that community
    members ranked multiple times. She provided answer s to questions that
    had been asked from the Focus Group meeting.
     
    It was mentioned that Four County School Boards an d Rural Schools
    Association are able to lend advice to school distr icts in our situation.
       
                                       
    3b. BUILDING Mrs. Miner presented building recon
    figuration scenerios to the Board,
    RECONFIGURATION - explaining that the scene

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    FLOOR PLANS: chosen in each grade level. Th e Middle School building works for all
    CINDY MINER scenerios, North Rose Elementar y has limitations. Two scenerios of floor
    plans will be reviewed by the Board later in the me eting.
     
    Robert Cahoon asked why the cost per student at NR -W is the highest in
    the BOCES district. Mrs. Miner responded that over staffing and a high
    percentage of students classified with special education needs have
    resulted in this. She mentioned that she was charg ed with the
    responsibility of raising student scores and has proven successful in this
    area. The programs that have been implemented and are working to
    achieve higher student success are programs that would be undesirable to
    change.
     
    A decision will need to be made by the Board by th e second meeting in
    March 2009 on whether to bid out work at the Floren tine Hendrick school.
     
    It was determined that further study is required t o evaluate purchasing
    new bleachers for the High School gymnasium.
           
    3c. 2009-2010 BUDGET – Mr. Robert Magin presented the Board with the proposed 2009-2010
    DRAFT #1 WITHOUT Budget, explaining areas t hat we have no control over and reviewing
    REVENUES: staff retirements, cuts, and risi ng payroll costs (per the contracted
    ROBERT MAGIN agreements). Without debt s ervice items the budget has a ½ percent
    decrease. Mr. Robert Magin also mentioned that to date student
    programs have not been affected.
     
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S The Board thanked the administrator’s for the reports they provide.

     
                                    
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    4d. OTHER: Ora Rothfuss III attended a Community se
    ssion last week presented by
    Assemblyman
     
    Robert Oaks. The one hour program held in our high
    school
    was attended by 20-25 people. Special concerns wer e discussed, not all
    relating to education. Mr. Oaks spoke about what’s happening in Albany.
    He relayed concerns at Albany about forcing all stu dents to pass regents
    tests to receive a diploma. Not all students are t est takers. Mr. Oaks spoke
    about Federal Aid at the school level and consolida tion of school districts.
    Mr. Oaks answered questions and recorded notes from those in
    attendance.
     
    Judi Buckalew mentioned that the Wellness Committee met prior to the
    meeting. She relayed that wellness will be promote d on Superintendent’s
    Conference Day, March 27
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    ,
      
    by offering options to teachers. She spoke
    about the “Go Red” fund raiser for the American Hea rt Association that
    raised $400.00 from our District and promoted health y heart awareness
    in women. Throughout the month of March, a morning announcement in
    schools will be made relating to good nutrition.
                                  
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner spoke about variou
    s committees that have met, and
    UPDATE: mentioned that March is Musi c in Our Schools month. She urged the
    Board to attend as many of the music related events as possible occurring
    in the district this month. She urges Board member s to attend the BOCES
    Budget meeting on March 16
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    at 7:00.
                                          
    5b. BUSINESS Mr. Robert Magin told the Board that it is the time of year to shut down
    ADMINISTRATOR’S spending and to put in final pu rchase orders so that the expenditures for
    UPDATE: the rest of the year can be figured out. This gives the Business Office a
    chance to determine what the fund balance projectio n will be. Possibly the
    purchase of some needed equipment (i.e. safety blo cks for the pool) can be
    made out of this year’s fund balance, instead of ne xt year’s budget. The
    telephone system voice mail server has crashed and has been out of service
    for 1 ½ weeks. Software upgrades for the server we re included in the
    Capital Project, but the server is unusable at this time. Voice mail can’t be
    delayed until the scheduled time in the Capital Proj ect. The cost is
    $12,000 and will come from the budget. Mr. Robert M agin is pleased to
    announce that new clocks have been installed and ar e functioning properly
    at the Middle School. Work on Florentine Hendrick clocks will be finished
    next week, with North Rose Elementary scheduled to follow.
     
    5c. POLICY FIRST New and revised policies were give n to the board for a first reading.
    READING: They are encouraged to call the Superi ntendent with questions.
     
     
    Before approval of the meeting minutes of February
    10, 2008 a correction
    was made to Item #5c. Superintendent’s Update to r ead: The next Board
    of Education meeting will be a joint meeting and wi
    ll be held at the
    Leavenworth Middle School to accommodate everyone i
    nvolved.
    The
    Board of Education meeting on March 10, 2009 will b e a joint meeting and

     
                                    
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    will be held at the Leavenworth Middle School to ac
    commodate everyone
    involved.
     
    6a. MEETING MINUTES Clifford Parton moved and Rober
    t Cahoon seconded the following
    FEBRUARY 10, 2009 motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Ro thfuss 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 February 10, 2009.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA Edward Magin moved and Cl ifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckal ew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Ro thfuss III voted yes.
                                
    7a. WARRANT: Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrant:
     
                                  
    #0040 $ 545,943.88
                                  
     
    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board
    of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FROM CSE AND CPSE: Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the
     
     
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Educa
    tion dated
    February 5, 2009 and February 12, 2009 and instruct s the Superintendent
    to implement the recommendations on behalf of the f ollowing individuals
    identified by student number:
     
                                 
    10356 11464 09093 09983 09151 09756 08287 06777
    12200 07578 08328 07531 07521 09588 11832 11193
     
    7c. SUBSTITUTES: Be it resolved that the Board of
    Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educati on Law, approves the
    individuals named on the substitute list s, which are on file with the
    District Clerk.
     
        
    7d. APPROVAL Be it resolved that the Bo
    ard of Education, upon recommendation of the
    OF POLICY: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following policy revision:
                                        
                  
              
    Policy #7521 - Students with Life-Threatening Health Conditions
    (Revision)
     
    7e. REFUND OF 2008 Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
    SCHOOL TAXES: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves a
    school tax refund due to an overpayment of school taxes in 2008 of
    $530.02 to William H. Dean, Tax ID #542600 72119-19 -501092.
     
                                                                    
     
    7f. DONATION TO THE Be it resolved that the Board
    of Education, upon recommendation of the

     
                                    
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    DISTRICT: Superintendent of Schools and pur
    suant to Education Law, accepts the
    donation of saltwater aquarium equipment and materials valued at
    $940.00 received from Mr. Dave Mohring.
                                    
    7g1. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Ed
    ucation, upon recommendation of the
    RESIGNATION: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
    JACK ROBERTS JR. letter of resignation from Jack Roberts Jr. as a Bus Driver, effective with
    the close of business on February 24, 2009.
     
      
    7g2. PERMANENT
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re
    commendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
    JAMES BARTRON permanent appointment of Jam es Bartron as Bus Driver, effective
    February 26, 2009.
     
    7g3. COACHING Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, approves the
    following coaching appointment for the 2008-2009 school year,
    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 A buse courses as
    follows:
     
    Name
    Position
    Step
    Year
    Salary
       
                       
    Rob Yarrow Girls Varsity Softball 1 1 $2,650.00
     
    7g4. APPOINTMENT Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
    CORRECTIONS: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    JOAN WHITNEY: 26 week probationary appoint ment of Joan Whitney as Cook at the High
    School, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 6 hrs./day, $8.55/hr.
    ,
    $9.05/hr., 190 days/year, 189 days/year, for a total annual salary of up to
    $9,747.00
    $10,317.00 prorated to $4,361.00
    $4,616.00 effective February
    11, 2009.
     
    DAVID COTA: Be it resolved that the Board of Educat ion, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    26 week probationary appointment of David Cota as S chool Monitor at the
    Middle School, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
    to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 2 hrs./day,
    $8.25/hr.
    $8.75/hr., for a total annual salary of up to $3,
    119.00
    $
    3,308.00 prorated to $1,403.00
    $1,488.00 effective February 11, 2009.
              
     
    8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS: Capital Project Meeting Minutes #0009 - 1/ 28/2009, Old Policy #5661:
    District Wellness Policy, Information and Regulation of Policy # 5662:
    Healthy Kids, Healthy New York After-School Initiative, Procedure and
    Forms for Policy #7521 Students with Life-Threatening Health Conditions,
    Regulation information for Policy #8460 Field Trips, Nominations for

     
                                    
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    BOCES Board Member discussion, Senior Citizen Dinne
    r/HS Musical
    Dress Rehearsal.
     
     
     
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
     
    Before the meeting ended there was discussion on cell phone usage and
    the cell phone policy in our district.
     
    Also discussed were the choices offered by the S chool Lunch program that
    parents may purchase for student birthday parties.
     
    10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Clifford Parton moved and K ari Durham seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    K Durham, E. Magin, 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, approved an
    Executive Session at 8:37 pm for the specific purpo se of discussing a
    personnel issue. Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. It was found that
    a letter from Becky Rose, Teaching Assistant at the High School was not
    read during the meeting. The letter states positiv e reinforcement for
    Randy Sears, and urges the Board to reconsider reinstating his position for
    the next school year. This letter will be read to Board members during
    Executive Session. Jan McDorman and all guests lef t the meeting at this
    time. Executive session began at 9:20 pm. Lucind a Miner served as note
    taker for the remainder of the meeting.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:02 pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT Clifford Parton moved and Kari Du
    rham seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cah oon, K. DeAngelis, K
    Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III voted y es.
     
            
    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 10:03 pm.
     
                
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education
     

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