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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.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education