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    Unofficial and Unapproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
     
    MARCH 24, 2009 7:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL RM. #210
     
     
     
     
    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 Lisanto , Jan McDorman
    and 40 guests
                                     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
     
    CALL TO ORDER: Board President Nickoline Henne r called the meeting to order at
    7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF Clifford Parton moved and Edward M agin seconded the following
    AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimou s. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K Durham, E. Magi n, 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 24, 2009.
     
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS No one addressed the Board at th
    is time.
    TO THE BOARD:
     
    3a. DIBELS REPORT: Linda Haensch and Neil Thompso n reported on grades K-5 elementary
    LINDA HAENSCH & reading assessment tests a
    nd data. The DIBELS, Dominie and Terranova
    NEIL THOMPSON tests were described. Mrs.
    Haensch and Mr. Thompson listed how many
    students in each grade level are listed in three ca tegory areas: intensive,
    benchmark and strategic. The current intervention methods which are in
    place to help struggling learners were discussed.
     
    The
    D
    ynamic
    I
    ndicators of
    B
    asic
    Early
     
    L
    iteracy
    S
    kills (DIBELS) test is a
    one on one test that is only one minute in length. The questions focus on
    particular skills.
     
    The Dominie assessment is an oral assessment based on fictional and
    nonfictional reading books. Students are tested once a week and the data
    is shared with every teacher. Every child’s needs are met. The
    R
    esponse
    T
    o
    I
    ntervention program (RTI) tracks what is happening with struggling
    students.

     
                                    
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    The Terranova test is a national standards assessme
    nt which measures
    basic skills in reading and math in grades K-3.
     
    Results from these tests determine
    A
    cademic
    I
    ntervention
    S
    ervices and
    when small groups are used.
     
    3b. DRAFT #2 Mrs. Miner and Mr. Robert Magin pr esented Draft #2 of the 2009-2010
    2009-2010 BUDGET – Budget to the Board, wh ich shows a
     
    0.52% increase in tax levy. Mrs.
    LUCINDA MINER & Miner mentioned that grant money is continually being sought out by our
    ROBERT MAGIN: grant writers. The New York State budget is due on April 1
    st
    . Therefore,
    revenues are uncertain at this time. A closer look at the Federal Fund and
    grant money has shown that a couple of teacher’s sa laries will be funded
    from Federal grant money next year. An explanation of Debt Service in the
    General Fund budget was described (i.e. energy perf ormance, prior capital
    project debt, etc.). Without Debt Service, the Gen eral Fund budget shows
    a decrease of 1.28%. The tax levy and use of Rese rve Funds was discussed.
    It was recommended that money received by the Distr ict through the
    Federal stimulus program be saved, since the 2010-1 1 economy scenerio
    looks even worse than next year’s.
     
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S The Board thanked the Adminis trators for their reports. An explanation
    REPORTS: of Differentiated Instruction was given by Jacinda Lisanto.
     
    4b. STUDENT BOE No report was given.
    MEMBER REPORT:
             
    4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS Judi Buckalew spoke about how m uch joy she received from reading to the
    OF THE DISTRICT: Kindergarten classes and Fir st graders. It was a delightful interaction with
    the students and a great experience.
     
    Mrs. Haensch spoke about the closure of this year’ s reading incentive
    program at Florentine Hendrick. The K-2 elementary students were
    promised that if enough reading minutes were obtain ed during the reading
    incentive program, Cubby (baby cougar mascot) would stay in a cave at
    Florentine Hendrick! The staff has made Cubby a cav e complete with a
    calendar, cot, pillow, books and lantern. Cubby wi ll celebrate his birthday
    on April 1
    st
    while staying in his cave at the school.
     
    4d. OTHER: Edward Magin, Clifford Parton and Robert Cahoon attended a Legislative
    Breakfast on March 21st where Senator Nozzolio and Assemblyman Oaks
    voiced their concerns about the State budget. More money is going to New
    York City than in past years. It was mentioned tha t there has been a total
    disregard for the Open Meeting Laws. Because of th is, they have no
    information for upstate New York. With the
     
    18% Federal mandates
    required and the 15% of preschool money being budge ted this year by
    school districts, all districts are facing financial difficulties. Edward
    Magin also relayed information discussed at the meeting regarding a
    possible new tier of the New York State Retirement System, Tier V.
     
    Nickoline Henner has made telephone calls to the B oard Presidents of
    Sodus, Red Creek, and Clyde-Savannah Central School Districts to find out

     
                                    
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    if there is interest in setting up a meeting to dis
    cuss sharing of services
    between districts. A meeting will be set up with t he Red Creek and Clyde-
    Savannah districts. Sodus is not interested in sharing additional services
    at this time.
     
    Select students from our school performed in a del ightful All County Music
    Festival in Lyons last weekend.
     
    Ora Rothfuss III reported on details from the Wayn e-Finger Lakes BOCES
    Regional Budget Hearing on March 16
    th
    that he and Cindy Miner attended.
      
     
              
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner relayed that the l ast couple of weeks have been very difficult
    UPDATE: for Administrators. Meetings with employees have been occurring to talk
    about the elimination of positions, and all employees involved including
    those with changes in job duties, have been notified.
     
    5b. BUSINESS Robert Magin was pleased to announce information on a new program
    ADMINISTRATOR’S that Nancy Younglove has involv ed our District with, called the BackPack
    UPDATE: Progra
    m. The BackPack Program is a national program admini stered
    through Feeding America and Food Link of Rochester. The Food Link of
    Rochester will come once a month to our school dist rict and leave
    nonperishable food items (i.e. granola bars, fruit cups, boxed macaroni
    and cheese, canned tuna fish) with the school. Up to eight items will be
    placed in a bag and discretely distributed to children on the last day before
    the weekend or holiday vacation to take home in the ir backpack or book
    bag. This program will assist eligible families, and the families will need
    to grant permission in order for this to occur. Th e BackPack program will
    start in approximately one month. Mr. Magin will r eport back to the
    Board whether contributions may be made to this pro gram.
     
    5c1. POLICY FIRST New and revised policies were given 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 March 10, 2009, a correction
    was made to the Call to Order. Board Vice President Nickoline Henner
    called the meeting to order at
     
    6:05 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
     
    Board President Nickoline Henner called the meeti ng to order at 6:05 pm
    and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
         
    6a. MEETING MINUTES Edward Magin moved and Melind a DeBadts seconded the following
    MARCH 10, 2009 motion. The vote was una nimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K Durham, E. Magi n, 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 March 10, 2009.
     
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA Edward Magin moved and M
    elinda DeBadts seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner , J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,

     
                                    
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    K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K Durham, E. Magin, C.
    Parton, O. Rothfuss III
    voted yes.
     
    7a. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Board of Edu
    cation, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrants:
     
    #0044 $1,073,057.04
    #0046 $ 203,435.84
                              
     
    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 March
    5, 2009, March 10, 2009 and March 11, 2009, and the Committee on
    PreSchool Special Education dated January 20, 2009, March 10, 2009,
    and March 17, 2009, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
    recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
    student number:
     
     
    09092 10253 11707 11804 09604 10202
    09156 11738
    06297 10323 12170 09543 12227
    09946 07632
    12183 11211 12219 11331
                                        
     
    7c. SUBSTITUTES: Be it resolv
    ed 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. TRANSPORTATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    APPROVAL:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
             
    request of Ms. Cindy Jackson that transportation for her child be provided
    to attend Maranatha Christian School in the town of Lyons, New York for
    the 2009-2010 school year, based on availability and bus routing,
    according to school policy.
     
    7e. TRANSPORTATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    APPROVAL:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
             
    request of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wells that transportat ion for their children
    be provided to attend Maranatha Christian School in the town of Lyons,
    New York for the 2009-2010 school year, based on av ailability and bus
    routing, according to school policy.
     
    7f1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    MICHELE BARTHOLOMEW Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    unpaid child rearing leave of Michele Bartholomew which will commence
    immediately following her 6 week maternity leave beginning on or about
    May 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2009.
           
     
    7f2. GOLF RANGE Be it resolved that the Board of E
    ducation, upon recommendation of the

     
                                    
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    VOLUNTEERS: Superintendent of Schools and
    pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following individuals as volunteers for the golf range to provide field work
    from April 1, 2009 – November 1, 2010:
                                             
    Mr. James Dennis
    Mrs. Heather Dennis
    Mr. Walter Pitts
    Mr. Jon LaValley
    Mr. Matt LaValley
    Mr. Chuck Dudas
    Mr. Ed Theimann
    Mr. Leon Amer
     
    8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS: Policy #3160 - School District Standards and Guidelines for Web Page
    Publishing: Information, Regulation and Form, Policy #5673 Employee
    Personal Identifying Information: Information and Regulation, Policy
    #6120 Equal Employment Opportunity: Information and Old Policy,
    Policy # 6551 Family and Medical Leave Act:, Inform ation, Regulation,
    Forms, Old Policy, Old Regulation and Forms, Policy #7240: Student
    Records: Access and Challenge: Information, Regulation and Forms, Old
    Policy, Old Regulation and Forms, Policy # 7540: St udent Directory
    Information:, Information, Old Policy, Capital Project Meeting Minutes
    #00011 2/25/09, NRE Mini News, Special Edition - M arch 2009, Los
    Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - March 2009, Four Co unty School
    Boards Association Facts & Figures Book 2008-2009, Use of Facilities,
    Letter to Board of Education, The Advocate- March 2009, Finger Lakes
    Times article “NR-W to Study Shared Services, Finger Lakes Times article
    “Board hears capital project report”, Wayne County Star article “NR-W,
    Municipalities Look at Shared Services”, Wayne County Star article “No
    injuries in Bus Collision”, 2009-2010 Academic Calendar, Wayne County
    Star and The Shopper ad -“NR-W School Board Petitions Available”,
    Wayne County Star picture and caption “Blaze at NR-W High”.
     
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ms. Nancy Kasper addresse
    d the Board regarding the music program.
    A letter that she wrote and read addressed her c oncern in regards to the
    level and availability of instruction for students. She spoke about the
    importance of instrumental music for grades 4-12, and mentioned that
    music has been proven to aid in education. Ms. Kas per feels that some
    individuals may opt to pay higher taxes vs. budget cuts. Mrs. Miner
    responded that programs for students have not been affected by the
    proposed budget cuts.
     
    Katharine DeAngelis requested that an Exit Poll b e taken at the time of the
    Budget Vote to determine if some tax payers would h ave opted for higher
    taxes vs. budget cuts.
     
    10a. ADDITIONS TO Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
    AGENDA: The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Part on, O. Rothfuss
    III voted yes.

     
                                    
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    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    additions to the agenda of March 24, 2009.
     
    10b. PROPOSITION Kari Durham moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following motion.
    LANGUAGE FOR The vote was unanimous. N. Hen ner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    MAY 19, 2009 BUDGET DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss
    VOTE APPROVAL: 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
    following resolutions as they will be presented to voters on May 19 2009:
     
     
    PROPOSITION NO. 2– AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE
    OF SCHOOL BUSES AND AN EXPENDITURE FROM THE
    DISTRICT’S EXISTING SCHOOL BUS RESERVE FUND
    Shall the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolc ott Central
    School District be authorized to purchase seven 66-passenger
    school buses at an estimated maximum cost of $97,000 each, for a
    total aggregate estimated maximum cost of $679,000, with such
    cost paid in part by an expenditure of $200,000 from the District’s
    existing School Bus Capital Reserve fund, with the balance of such
    cost to be raised by tax upon the taxable property of said District to
    be levied and collected in annual installments as p rovided in
    Section 416 of the Education Law, with such tax to be partially
    offset by State aid available therefor, and in anti cipation of such
    tax, by obligations of said District as may be nece ssary?
     
    PROPOSITION NO. 3 – WOLCOTT CIVIC FREE LIBRARY
    BUDGET
    Shall the annual tax levied by the North Rose - Wol cott Central School
    District for the operating budget of the Wolcott Civic Free Library be
    increased by four thousand two hundred ten dollars ($4,210) to the total
    sum of forty-four thousand two hundred and ten doll ars ($44,210)
    annually?
     
     
    10c. NOTICE OF PUBLIC Edward Magin moved an d Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
    HEARING AND CALL OF The vote was unanimous. N . Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DeAngelis, K. Durh am, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss
    DISTRICT MEETING III voted yes.
    AND ELECTION/BUDGET
    VOTE MAY 2009 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, hereby
    approves and confirms the Notice of the Annual Budg et Hearing for May
    12, 2009 and the Notice of the Annual District Meet ing and
    Election/Budget Vote for May 19, 2009, as per attac hment #10c., which
    will be published in the
    Wayne County Star

     
                                    
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    and May 13, 2009, and the
    Finger Lakes Times
    on April 1, April 15, May 6,
    and May 13, 2009.
     
    10d. APPOINT LONG TERM Ora Rothfuss III moved and Ka tharine DeAngelis seconded the following
    SUB: KATHERINE motion. The vote was un animous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    DICKENS 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 re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    appointment of Katherine Dickens as a Long Term Sub stitute Teacher,
    conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Degree: Bachelor of Science in Wellness Management and Economics
    Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science
    Appointment Area: Science
    Start Date: March 2, 2009 to serve at the pleasure of the Board, continuing
    through approximately March 27, 2009
    Salary: $37,000 Step A, prorated to time worked
     
    10e. GOLF RANGE Melinda DeBadts moved and Ora Roth fuss III seconded the following
    VOLUNTEER motion. he vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    APPROVAL: DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, 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
    following individual as a volunteer for the golf range to provide field work
    from April 1, 2009 – November 1, 2010:
                       
    Mr. Tom Jeager
     
    10f. COACHING Clifford Parton moved and Katharine D eAngelis seconded the following
    APPOINTMENT motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
    CORRECTION: DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III
    voted yes.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educ ation 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 Abuse courses as
    follows:
     
    Name
    Position
    Step
    Year
    Salary
      
     
    Rob Yarrow
     
    Girls Varsity Softball
     
     
    1
     
    1
     
    $2,650.00
     
    Rob Yarrow Girls Varsity Softball Volunteer
     
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION: Clifford Parton moved and Kari D

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    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Bu ckalew, 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 r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    Executive Session at 8:20 pm for the specific purpose of discussing a
    personnel matter.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 9:10 pm.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION: Robert Cahoon moved and Kari Durham seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. 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 r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    Executive Session at 9:45 pm for the specific purpose of discussing
    negotiations.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:25 pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT Clifford Parton moved and Kari Durham s econded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buck alew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, 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 10:26pm.
     
                
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk

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