NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    AUGUST 22, 2006
    7:00PM
    MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    PRESENT
    Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
    Henner, Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, David Smith
    Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and 1 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED
    Clifford Parton, Terri Smith
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the
    pledge of allegiance.
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Edward Magin moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
    N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, 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 August 22, 2006.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board.
    Mrs. Miner introduced Dr. John Boronkay to board members. Dr.
    Boronkay expressed his eagerness to get started as the Director of
    Curriculum and Instruction. His first impression of the district and
    administration is very positive.
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    No presentations were made.
    4a. NYSSBA CONVENTION
    Mrs. Miner asked board members to confirm their plans to attend the
    annual NYSSBA Convention, which will be held in New York City this
    year.
    4b. GOOD NEWS
    Bob Cahoon presented a NYSSBA Certificate of Achievement to David
    Smith.
    4c. BOE AD HOC
    Bob Cahoon assigned board members to various board committees
    COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS according to their requests.
    4d. BUILDING ADOPTIONS
    Board Members were assigned to “adopt” a school building this year in
    an effort to become familiar with the infrastructure and mechanical
    operations of all buildings.
    4e. OTHER
    Mrs. Miner asked board members to review the information in the
    packets regarding board goals. Please look at the timeline she has
    proposed. She is looking for input from each board member as part of
    this process.
    Mr. Cahoon distributed information to the board on Policy Governance.
    He asked board members to read it over and consider the implications
    of the document. He would like to meet with other boards that use
    policy governance to get an in-depth understanding of how it works.
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    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner reported that were 25+ applicants to fill open Teaching
    UPDATE
    Assistant positions in the district. A long term substitute mathematics’
    position and an ESOL teaching position are still to be filled before the
    start of school.
    The new district website will be up and running by the October. It will
    continue to be developed and refined over the course of the year.
    School lunch options will be expanded this year at the Middle School.
    Vending machines will not be turned on until the end of the school day
    in any building this year.
    5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Sam DeMuzio reported that an Engineering Report has been completed
    by Johnson Controls. It appears that the original projections from the
    Energy Performance Contract are still on target, even with the sharp
    increase in fuel, oil and gas prices. Efforts are now being made to
    project future needs and how and where energy savings can be realized.
    Mr. DeMuzio reported to a recent risk assessment performed by
    insurance carriers looked at all aspects of the district to determine
    where liabilities existed. A huge liability risk exists from personal
    appliances in classrooms for burns, electrocutions, fires, etc. These
    small appliances will no longer be allowed in classrooms.
    Mr. DeMuzio reported that Jerry Williams is putting the finishing
    touches on school bus routes for the new school year. Scenarios are
    being run using new routing software and should be complete by the
    end of the week.
    6. MEETING MINUTES
    David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
    Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, 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 August 8, 2006.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Nickoline Henner moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
    7a 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:
    Warrant #5
    $436601.16
    Warrant #6
    $66305.87
    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 Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for April 2006.
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    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for May 2006.
    7d. EXTRACLASSROOM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    ACTIVITY REPORTS
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the revised Extraclassroom Activity Report from the High
    School for November and December 2005.
    7e. EXTRACLASSROOM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    ACTIVITY REPORTS
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Extraclassroom Activity Reports for January, February,
    March and April 2006.
    7f. WAYNE COUNTY DEPT
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    AGING & YOUTH CONTRACT the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Contract with the
    Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth to provide Family
    Assessment Coordination Team Service (FACT) for a minimum of 15
    youths, grades K-6 in our district at a cost of $300 per child not to
    exceed $7500 for the 2006-07 school year.
    7g1 LTR. OF RESIGNATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    ANGELA FERLITO
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the resignation of Angela Ferlito as a Business teacher, effective August
    31, 2006.
    7g2. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    BRENNA FINNEGAN
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the resignation of Brenna Finnegan as a long term substitute teacher,
    effective August 18, 2006.
    7g3. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    BRENDA MITCHEL
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the resignation of Brenda Mitchell as a Teaching Assistant, effective
    September 5, 2006.
    7g4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the FMLA unpaid leave of absence for Nancy Fitzmaurice,
    effective September 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007.
    7g5. APPT. ELEMENTARY
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    TEACHER: BRENDA
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    MITCHELL
    approves the appointment of Brenda Mitchell, conditional upon a
    criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Pending from NYSED
    Control #:
    Tenure Area: Elementary
    Probationary Period: September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009
    Salary: Step 1A, $34,629
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    7g6. APPT. BUSINESS TCHR.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    JOHN SOCHA
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the two year probationary appointment of John Socha,
    conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Permanent Business & Distributive Ed.
    Control #:
    010705001
    Special Subject Tenure Area: Business
    Probationary Period: January 3, 2006 – January 2, 2008
    Salary: Step 6H+, $42,000 which includes Masters
    7g7. APPT. FOOD SERVICE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    HELPER: NENA BARNES
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Nena Barnes as a
    Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
    according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 3
    hrs/day, $7.43/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $4,079, effective
    September 6, 2006.
    7g8. APPT. 21
    ST
    CENTURY
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    GRANT STAFF
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the following individuals to work up to 8 hr/day in the 21st
    Century Grant/Advantage After School Program from approximately
    July 10 August 25, 2006.
    Name
    Position
    $/Hr.
    David Michelson
    Enrichment Staff
    25.00
    April Emmert
    Enrichment Staff
    25.00
    Pam Pendleton
    Enrichment Staff
    25.00
    Sue Santo
    Enrichment Staff
    25.00
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    Post-Graduate Survey, BOCES Board Newsletter, BOCES Spl. Ed. Space
    Requirements Plan 2004-2009, Use of Facilities
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
    N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, 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 7:55pm for the purpose of discussing a
    specific employment issue.
    Mr. Cahoon called for a short break. Elena LaPlaca and all guests left
    the meeting at this time. Lucinda Miner served as note taker for the
    remainder of the meeting.
    OPEN SESSION
    The meeting returned to open session at 8:13pm.
    ADJOURNMENT
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
    Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, 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,
    approves the adjournment of the meeting at 8:13pm.
    _______________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
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