October 6, 2009
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    UnOfficial & UnApproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
    OCTOBER 6, 2009
    7:00 PM
    LEAVENWORTH MIDDLE SCH OOL
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoo n, Katharine DeAngelis,
    Kari Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Samantha
    Zerniak
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
    approximately 15 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
    Nickoline Henner
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
    and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
    1a. BUILDING
    Mrs. Sullivan, Kelly Ferrente and Rob ert Cahoon led the Board of
    TOUR:
    Education on a tour of Leavenworth Mid dle School. Student work was
    viewed in the hallways. The renovated Home and Car eer rooms were
    visited, as well as the Copy/Resource room where te achers sign out leveled
    reading materials for their students. The gymnasiu m was visited. Repairs
    that will occur with the Capital project were discu ssed. The tour ended at
    the Media Center where the business portion of the meeting commenced.
    Two corrections were made to the October 6, 2009 agenda before
    approval. Agenda item #5a., the date of retirement was corrected to
    January 31, 2010, and item #7e2. was eliminated. T he ESOL position was
    previously created.
    1b. APPROVAL OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward M agin seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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 October 6, 2009.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    There was no public access.
    TO THE BOARD:
    3. PRESENTATIONS:
    There were no presentations.
    4a1. SUPERINTENDENT
    Robert Cahoon distr ibuted minutes from the Superintendent Search
    SEARCH REPORT:
    Committee meeting of Septe mber 29, 2009. Mr. Cahoon reported that the
    ROBERT CAHOON
    committee has reviewed pr oposals from various Search Consultant
    applicants, and that three firms have been recommen ded for the Board to
    interview. It was determined by the Board that a fourth candidate will

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    also be interviewed. It was discussed that the con sultant would help the
    District hire an Interim Superintendent, if deemed necessary, in
    conjunction with finding a Superintendent. The int erviews will take place
    at a Special Meeting on October 26, 2009 at 6 p.m. in HS room #210.
    4a2. BUILDING AND
    The Building and Grounds commit tee met on September 30, 2009, and
    GROUNDS:
    discussed the possible closure of the Florentine Hendrick building. The
    KELLY
    committee reviewed enrollment statist ics, discussed options, potential
    FERRENTE
    savings, and has requested various scheduling and staffing information.
    No conclusion was made at this time.
    4b.
    GOALS REPORT:
    Mrs. Miner reported on a rece nt meeting held with Mrs. Shelly Cahoon,
    LUCINDA MINER
    Director of Pupil Services , from Webster Central School District. Mrs.
    Cahoon shared ideas and information on goal setting .
    4c. BOARD SELF-
    Mrs. Tarry Shipley will be faci litating a workshop on Board goals for the
    EVALUATION:
    Board of Education. The wor kshop is scheduled for October 14, 2009.
    KARI DURHAM
    4d. FITNESS CENTER:
    Kari Durham reported that we a re researching and comparing general
    KARI DURHAM
    operations of Fitness Centers w ith other schools. The goal for the Fitness
    Center is to be self sustaining. The Fitness Cente r will be available to tour
    during an Open House that is being planned for Dece mber 2009.
    4e. STUDENT BOE
    Samantha Zerniak mentioned the e xcitement within the student body for
    MEMBER REPORT:
    Homecoming the week of Octob er 13-17
    th
    ! The theme for Homecoming
    SAMANTHA
    this year is ‘Cougar Construction ’. There will be many fun events including
    ZERNIAK
    a work belt/hard hat day, green an d white day, gender bender day, pep
    rally, Homecoming Dance, and a 5K run along with a ll the sporting events
    scheduled for the week.
    4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    Mrs. Miner reported on the Eme rgency Dismissal Drill that occurred on
    OF THE DISTRICT:
    October 2, 2009. She ment ioned that all schools had students evacuated
    and on buses within 11-12 minutes.
    4g. OTHER: H1N1:
    Mrs. Buckalew shared facts about the Swine Flu, mentioning those groups
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    of people who are considered at high risk. She mentioned that it is very
    important to keep hands clean, and that more cleani ng is taking place in
    all buildings for prevention. A letter was sent to all families in early
    September, and articles on H1N1 can be found in the District newsletter. A
    vaccine will be available soon at our school distri ct.
    5a. LETTER OF INTENT
    Clifford Parton moved and Edwa rd Magin seconded the following motion.
    TO RETIRE:
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buck alew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
    LUCINDA MINER
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. F errente, 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, accepts with
    thanks for 3 1/2 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
    retirement from Lucinda Miner, effective January 31 , 2010.

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    5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    The Board thanked Mrs. Mine r for the 3 ½ years of service she has
    UPDATE:
    provided to our District.
    5c. BUSINESS
    Mr. Robert Magin explained the Omni Group authorization request
    UPDATE:
    as stated in Agenda Item #10b. He d iscussed the circumstances behind
    the need for bus loaders at the Middle School, and reported that we are
    half way through the tax collection season.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES:
    Clifford Parton moved and Kath arine DeAngelis seconded the following
    SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, 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
    Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2009.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, R. C ahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, voted yes.
    7a. WARRANT:
    Be it reso lved that the Board of Education, upon recommendati on of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrant:
    1. #0015
    $907,438.51
    7b. ESTABLISHMENT OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    ODYSSEY OF THE
    Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
    MIND PROGRAM
    establishment, conduct, operation, an d maintenance of The Odyssey of
    EXTRACLASSROOM
    the Mind Program for extraclassroom a ctivities and for the safeguarding,
    ACTIVITY ACCOUNT
    accounting and audit of all moneys received. This club plans to have
    student officers, a student membership and an a ppointed advisor, Amy
    Plowe. The Odyssey of the Mind Program qualifies as an acceptable
    extraclassroom activity under Section 172.1 of the Commissioner's
    Regulations.
    7c. 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 Educa tion dated
    September 17, 2009 and September 24, 2009, and the Committee on
    PreSchool Special Education dated September 29, 2009 and instructs the
    Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
    following individuals identified by student number:
    07865 11476 12154 07541 09083 12227 100 08 08340 08185
    08021 09386 11340 12357 10232 10731 113 03 11156 11598
    IEP amendments
    10592 11231 11913

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    7d.
    SUBSTITUTE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEACHERS AND
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SUBSTITUTE SERVICE
    individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
    PERSONNEL:
    District Clerk.
    7e1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
    Be it resolved that th e Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    LAURIE ELLIOTT
    Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the 6
    week maternity leave of Laurie Elliott, to begin on or about November 30,
    2009, followed by an unpaid child rearing leave for the remainder of the
    2009-2010 school year. Mrs. Elliott anticipates re turning when the 2010-
    2011 school year begins.
    7e3. APPOINT 1.0 FTE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEACHER OF ENGLISH Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
    TO SPEAKERS OF
    appointment of Stephanie Hendrickso n as a 1.0 FTE Teacher of English to
    OTHER LANGUAGES:
    Speakers of Other Languages, cond itional upon a criminal history record
    STEPHANIE
    check according to Commissioners Regulat ion §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
    HENDRICKSON
    follows:
    Certification: Initial, English to Speakers Of Othe r Languages Control
    #: on file
    Special Subject Tenure Area: English to Speakers o f Other Languages
    Probationary Period: October 5, 2009 – October 4, 20 12
    Salary: $38,000 Step A, prorated to time worked
    7e4. MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
    CO-CURRICULAR
    Superintendent of Schools and pursu ant to Education Law, approves the
    APPOINTMENTS:
    following Co-Curricular appointment f or the 2009-2010 school year:
    Name
    Position
    Step/Years
    Salary
    Susan Malone
    Bus Loader
    1
    1
    $870.00
    Crystal Weigand
    Bus Loader
    1
    1
    $870.00
    7e5. COACHING
    Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following coaching appointment for the 2009-10 scho ol year, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to C ommissioners
    Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful comp letion of all required
    First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as follows:
    Girls Swimming and Diving
    Salary
    Dale Binggeli
    Stipend of $22 per hour/not to
    exceed 39 hours
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following info rmational items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    NRE News - October 2009, Florentine Hen drick Newsletter - October
    2009, Rural Schools Association News - Fall 2 009, Capital Project Meeting
    Minutes #00025 - 9/9/2009, Use of Facilities, 2009 District Directory.
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.

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    10a. ADDITIONS TO THE
    Robert Cahoon and John Boo gaard seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Bu ckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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 October 6, 2009.
    10b. UNITED STATES
    Edward Magin moved Robert Caho on seconded the following
    SECURITIES AND
    motion. J. Buckalew J. Boogaa rd, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
    EXCHANGE COM-
    K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
    MISSION’S AND/OR
    OTHER PARTIES’ LAW
    Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUIT(s) AGAINST, AND
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
    SETTLEMENT(S) WITH, Robert Magin to submit a req uest form which will authorize The Omni
    VARIOUS SERVICE
    Group to take all steps it dee ms necessary, with respect to checks issued by
    PROVIDERS
    certain Service Providers, and sent to The Omni Group by North Rose-
    Wolcott Central School District, as a result of the United States Securities
    and Exchange Commission’s among others’ law suits a gainst certain
    Service Providers, and settlement with the same. It is understood and
    acknowledged that this service is not part of The O mni Group’s obligations
    under the Services Agreement, entered into by North Rose-Wolcott
    Central School District and The Omni Group. The No rth Rose-Wolcott
    Central School District shall not be invoiced for t his service.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    Edward Magin moved and Robe rt Cahoon seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard , R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Par ton, voted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved
    Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. for the purpose of d iscussing a Personnel
    issue.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session a t 8:57 pm.
    ADJOURNMENT:
    Clifford Parton moved and John Boog aard seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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
    adjournment of the meeting at 8:58 pm.
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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