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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2007
8:00PM
MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner,
Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, David Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 7
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Terri Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 8:00pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Melinda DeBadts moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the agenda of March 6, 2007.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made
Bob Cahoon thanked the members of the Capital Project Committee,
Sam DeMuzio and Cindy Miner for all of the hard work done to get the
Capital Project approved. It is a job well done.
4a. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Ed Magin reported that the Budget Committee is continuing to meet to
crunch numbers. He feels that the committee’s work is very productive.
They are waiting for work from the Governor on state aid figures.
Report to be given during the Superintendent’s/Business
Administrator’s Update.
4b NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Ed Magin reported on the first meeting with the North Rose Wolcott
Service Employees' Association to start the process of negotiating for a
successor agreement.
Bob Cahoon reported on a meeting with the North Rose Wolcott
Teachers' Association. He reported that some process has been made
and there is tentative agreement on some items.
4c &d OTHER GOOD NEWS
No reports were given.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
RETIRE: CAROL BEACHNER
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose
of retirement from Carol Beachner, effective June 30, 2007.5b.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S/
Mrs. Miner reported on the Community Forum that took place prior to
BUSINESS ADMIN. UPDATE
the Board Meeting. The discussed the development of the current
budget and sought community input into the process. They discussed
the major expense categories and also looked at the proposed revenue
streams. The discussed teaching and support positions.
Mr. DeMuzio reported that final state aid figures will help bring the
budget development process to fruition. Preliminary figures from the
Governor’s proposed budget are favorable and will help to finalize a
budget that the Board feels will be good for education and good for
taxpayers.
Mrs. Miner reported that she had met with representatives from Pepsi
to discuss the pouring rights contract that allows them to stock the
drink vending machines in all school buildings. In order to comply
with the new Nutrition Policy, carbonated drinks will be phased out
except for a machine at the High School that will contain diet soda.
Other selections will be flavored waters in the machines throughout the
district.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts moved Sandra Boerman and seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 February 13, 2007.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 Warrants:
Warrant 44
$357800.28
Warrant 46
$1009.68
Warrant 47
$259116.52
7a. WARRANTS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated January 17, February 6, 8, 2007, and the Committee
on PreSchool Special Education dated February 6, 2007 and instruct
the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
10799 8422
8473 7504 9082 9083
10075 8423 10662
9866
10333 11320 11426 11721 11722
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7b. 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.
7C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintende
nt of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves
the Treasurer’s Report Extraclassroom, Activity Report,
Budget Status Report, and the Revenue Status Report for September,
2006.
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7d. EXTRACLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ACTIVITY FUNDS FINANCIAL the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
REPORT
approves the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report for the
year ending June 30, 2006.
7f1 APPT. LT SUB AIS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TEACHER: AMANDA DAWSON the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Amanda Dawson as a long term substitute
ELA teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: English 7-12
Control #: Pending
Appointment Area: English
Start Date: January 2, 2007 - June 30, 2007
Salary: $34,629 prorated to time worked
7f2. PERMANENT APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
NENA BARNES
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Nena Barnes as a Food Service
Helper, effective March 7, 2007.
RICHARD HANAMAN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Richard Hanaman as a Bus
Driver, effective March 7, 2007.
MARY HUNTER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Mary Hunter as a Bus Driver,
effective March 7, 2007.
WENDY GODEK
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Wendy Godek as a Bus Driver,
effective March 7, 2007.
LLOYD DURHAM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Lloyd Durham as a Bus Driver,
effective March 7, 2007.
DEB McQUOWN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Deb McQuown as a School
Monitor, effective March 7, 2007.
JAN McDORMAN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Jan McDorman as a Senior
Clerk Typist, effective March 13, 2007.
7f3. VOLUNTEER COACHES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals as volunteer coaches for the 2006-07
school year.
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Name
Position
Jon LaValley
Golf Program
Jay Reynolds
Baseball Program
Bob Crumb
Baseball Program
Rob Yarrow
Softball Program
Gary Lockwood
Softball Program
John Budinock
Softball Program
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes,
March/April Calendar, NRE News, The Advocate, February 2007, Use
of Facilities
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one commented on discussions that took place during this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Edward Magin moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 8:40pm for the purpose of discussing the
discipline of a particular person.
All guests left the meeting at this time. The District Clerk continued to
participate in the meeting.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to Regular Session at 8:47pm.
10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 March 6, 2007.
10b. 3020-a TEACHER
Edward Magin moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
DISCIPLINE
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
DETERMINATION
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby determines the
charges as amended in Education Law Section 3020-a Proceeding No.
7091 by finding the teacher guilty as charged and fixing the penalty as a
fine in the amount of $2,000 to be deducted from the teacher’s net pay
in equal installments to be determined by the Superintendent of
Schools based on the number of remaining payroll periods in the 2006-
07 school year from which such fine may be deducted following this
action. In any event, the full amount of such fine shall be due mo later
than June 30, 2007.
10c. POLL WORKERS FOR
Melinda DeBadts moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
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Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approve
the following individuals to work at the March 5, 2007 Capital Project
Vote to serve at Chief Inspectors of Election, Inspectors of Election,
Assistant Clerks and Voting Machine Custodian.
Name
$/hr.
Name
$/hr.
Elizabeth Cotten
$7.15
Betty Davenport
$7.15
Dorothy Crane
$7.15
Fred Durbin
$7.15
Russell Bailey
$7.15 James Ryan
$7.15
David MacDougall
$50.00/machine
10d APPT. CHAIR FOR VOTE
Sandra Boerman moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
appoints Lucinda Miner as Chairman of the Capital Project Vote on
March 5, 2007.
10e. MEMORANDUM OF
Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
UNDERSTANDING W/
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
NRWSEA
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the North
Rose – Wolcott Service Employees’ association to pay each senior
custodian an additional stipend of $2,500 for the remainder of the
2006-07 school year. The agreement may be extended upon mutual
agreement. This Memorandum is on file with the District Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 8:50pm for the purpose of discussing the
employment of a particular person and to discuss Superintendent
candidates..
Elena LaPlaca left the meeting at this time.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to Regular Session at 10:50pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Edward Magin moved and David Smith seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith 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 10:50pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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