August 25, 2009
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    Unofficial & UnApproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
    AUGUST 25, 2009
    7:00PM
    LEAVENWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, Kari Durham, Robert Cahoon, Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline
    Henner, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Samantha Zerniak
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
    approximately 7 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
    Katharine DeAngelis
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 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 unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. Durham, R. Cahoon,
    K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, 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 August 25, 2009.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board at th is time.
    TO THE BOARD:
    3a. NORTH ROSE
    Victor Tomasel li from SEI Design Group and Kevin Clark from Campu s
    ELEMENTARY
    Construction provided the Board with an overview of renovations
    RENOVATIONS:
    that would be necessary at North Rose Elementary to accommodate
    VIC TOMASELLI
    consolidatio n. Major components discussed were: classroom
    KEVIN CLARK
    reconstruc tion at the South end of the building, cafeteria ex pansion,
    parking expansion and heat loss/insulation. The timeliness of a decision
    regarding the possible future closure of Florentine Hendrick was discussed
    and a timeline of “next steps” was addressed.
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
    Mrs. Sullivan answer ed a question from a Board member pertaining to
    REPORTS:
    discipl ine tracking and referrals.
    4b. GOOD NEWS OF
    Mrs. Miner is pl eased that Safe Harbor status has been achieved this year
    THE DISTRICT:
    for Studen ts with Disabilities at the Middle School in ELA. Mrs. Miner
    recently attended a W-FL BOCES meeting where Educational Consultants
    Castallo & Silky were interviewed and chosen to perform a Regional High
    School Feasibility Study for Wayne County.
    4c. FOUR COUNTY
    The Four County School Boards General Membership meeting was
    SCHOOL BOARDS
    discussed and pl ans were made for Board members to attend.
    ASSOCIATION:

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    4d. SPECIAL MEETING
    Board Members agreed to hold the Special Board of Education Meeting
    LOCATION:
    and Executive Session on August 27, 2009 at the Middle School Media
    Center.
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner reported on the Cabinet Retreat that took place recently.
    UPDATE:
    5b. BUSINESS
    Mr. Robert Magin mentioned that scho ol tax bills have arrived and that
    ADMINISTRATOR’S
    the District is using a lo ck box again this year to collect taxes. Residents
    may
    UPDATE:
    also pay in person at Lyons National Bank in Wolcott. H e also mentioned
    that the accounting firm of Raymond Wager CPA, PC wo uld be at the
    District Office soon to begin the 2008-09 audit. M r. Robert Magin spoke
    to the Board regarding Consent Agenda #7g.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES:
    Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    AUGUST 11, 2009
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. D urham, R. Cahoon,
    N. Henner, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, vo ted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upo n recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2009.
    Before approval of the Consent Agenda, item #7d. Approval of
    Participation in a Meeting With local Municipalies and #7h5. Co-
    Curricular Appointments were pulled for discussion. Consent Agenda
    Item #7g. Authorization to Dispose of District Property was amended.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. D urham, R. Cahoon,
    K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, vo ted yes.
    7a. WARRANTS:
    Be it resolv ed that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrant:
    1. #0007
    $664,739.48
    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    FROM CSE AND CPSE:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated August
    10, 2009 and August 13, 2009, and the Committee on PreSchool Special
    Education dated August 13, 2009, and instructs the Superintendent to
    implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
    identified by student number:
    09875
    12302
    11978
    12244
    IEP Amendments

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    11570 11579 11179
    7c. SUBSTITUTES:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Edu cation Law, approves the
    individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
    District Clerk.
    7e. APPROVAL OF HIGH
    Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
    SCHOOL COURSE:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    E-COMMERCE
    ½ credit course entitled, E-Commerce, to be offered to High School
    students in Grades 9-12, commencing second semester of the 2009-10
    school year.
    7f. DONATION TO THE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    DISTRICT
    Superintendent of Schools and pursu ant to Education Law, accepts the
    $4,200 monetary gift to our Districts’ general fund from Merry-Go-Round
    Playhouse to be used for Arts in Education programming.
    7g. AUTHORIZATION TO
    Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the
    PROPERTY
    sale of old uniforms no longer in use, due to numbers or condition during
    Homecoming Spirit Week. The profit from the sale will go to the Student
    Athlete Mentors as part of a fund raiser, and in tu rn they will purchase
    spirit items for the school. authorizes the disposal of old uniforms to
    Student Athlete Mentors for $1.00.
    7h1. 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
    ANNE CHURCH
    letter of resignation from Anne Church, Teacher Aide, effective at the close
    of business on August 7, 2009.
    7h2. LETTER OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
    RESIGNATION:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
    MICHAEL BRIGGS
    letter of resignation from Michael Briggs, Bus Driver, effective at the close
    of business on August 31, 2009, contingent upon his appointment as Auto
    Mechanic/Bus Driver.
    7h3. REINSTATE AUTO
    Be it resolved t hat the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    MECHANIC/BUS
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law reinstates the
    DRIVER:
    employment of Michael Briggs as an Auto Mechanic/Bus Driver, with no
    MICHAEL BRIGGS
    loss of seniority, pers onal or sick time, effective September 1, 2009.
    7h4. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE
    Be it resolved that the B oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
    ESOL TEACHER
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    creation of a 1.0 FTE English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher.
    7h6. TEAM OF ONE GIRLS
    Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SWIMMING:
    Superintendent of School and pursua nt to Education Law, approves the
    participation of Sodus Central School District Girls Swim Team Of One
    with North Rose-Wolcott School District’s Girls Varsity Swim Team in all

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    practices and meets under the direction of the appo inted North Rose -
    Wolcott coach, for the 2009-10 school year.
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following informational items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    The Advocate - August 2009, Capital Proje ct Meeting Minutes #00022 -
    7/29/2009, Opening Day Schedules, Use of Facilities, Middle School
    Newsletter.
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Boar d at this time.
    Mrs. Bu ckalew provided the Board with a hand out regarding grant money
    available for feasibility studies on the sharing of municipalities. There was
    discussion regarding grant writers available for this task.
    7d. APPROVAL OF
    Kari Durham moved and Kelly Ferren te seconded the following
    PARTICIPATION IN A
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. D urham, R. Cahoon,
    MEETING WITH LOCAL
    K. Ferrente, N. Henne r, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
    MUNICIPALITIES
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the participation of North Rose- Wolcott Central School
    District representatives to meet with the Town o f Butler, Town of
    Wolcott, Town of Huron, Town of Rose, Village of Wo lcott and Village
    of Red Creek to discuss which parties are interested in a feasibility
    study funded by grant money for the possible lease of potential vacant
    space at Florentine Hendrick Elementary School.
    There was discussion on the job descriptions of A quatic Director and Golf
    Range Director.
    7h5. CO-CURRICULAR
    Nicki Henner moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    APPOINTMENTS
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. D urham, R. Cahoon,
    K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Par ton, 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 Co-Curricular appointments for the 2009-2010 school year:
    Name
    Position
    step/year
    Salary
    Amy Bromley
    Aquatics Director
    2
    6
    $5,296.00
    Anne Da polito
    Golf Range Director 2
    4
    $2,695.00
    10a. ADDITIONS TO THE
    Edward Magin moved and Kar i Durham seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous . J. Buckalew, K. Durham, R. Cahoon, N.
    Henner, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upo n recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    additions to the agenda of August 25, 2009.

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    Discussions evolved regarding the Reading Coach appointment, SINI
    requirements, and the hiring of retirees.
    10b. APPOINT READING
    Robert Cahoon moved Nickoline Henner seconded the following
    COACH:
    motion. R. Cahoon, C. Parton, E. Magin, N. Henner, K. Durham
    GAIL MENTIS
    voted yes. K. Ferrente, J. Buckalew voted no.
    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 Gail Mentis as a Reading Coach for Grades 6-
    8. The salary for this position for the 2009-10 sc hool year will be
    $38,000.00 - three days per week, September 1, 200 9 - June 30, 2010.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J . Buckalew, K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K.
    Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    Executive Session at 8:45 pm for the specific purpose of discussing a
    personnel item.
    OPEN SESSION
    The meeting returned to open session at 9:44 pm.
    ADJOURNMENT:
    Robert Cahoon moved and Kari Durha m seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. Durham, R. Cahoon,
    K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, 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 9:45 pm.
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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