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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2009
7:00 PM
NORTH ROSE ELEMENTARY MEDIA CENTER
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari Durham,
Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin, Samantha Zerniak
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
approximately 15 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Robert Cahoon, Clifford Parton
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
Robert Galloway, Transportation Supervisor, led the Board on a tour of a
TOUR:
newly purchased bus. He mentioned th at seven buses were purchased to
maintain the 5 year plan. He explained the on-boar d camera system, the
global positioning system, and the Child Reminder system. He answered
questions that were asked by the Board.
Mrs. Hayden, Judi Buckalew and John Boogaard led t he Board on a tour of
the North Rose Elementary school, pointing out PBIS related themes
throughout the building. The Bus Hall of Fame was noted, where bus
drivers honor good riders. Mrs. Hayden explained how classrooms can
earn the honor of eating at the Cougar Café table. “6+1 Writing Traits”
work was displayed in the 4
th
grade hall. The Board viewed a Smart Board
that is used in a 4
th
grade classroom. The integration of ELA & Math wa s
displayed in student work viewed on the walls. The Board toured the
Computer Lab, and saw how Technology is being integrated into the
curriculum. Students are learning keyboarding and how to prepare Power
Point projects. Mrs. Hayden explained the Accelerated Reading Library to
the Board. The Challenger program for 5
th
graders was discussed as well as
events that happened during Red Ribbon Week.
1b. APPROVAL OF
Edward Magin moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, 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 27, 2009.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
There was no public access.
TO THE BOARD:
3. PRESENTATIONS:
There were no presentations.
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4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
Paul Schiener explained the Middle School “Lunch on the Lawn”
REPORTS:
event that is part of the PBIS program. Tina Wilson answered a question
on the discipline rate at the High School.
4b. CURRICULUM
The Curriculum Council met on Octo ber 21, 2009, and reviewed NY State
COUNCIL :
student test data from 2008-09. Weighted classes, incentives for
KATHARINE
students to take higher level c ourses, goals, and curriculum mapping were
DEANGELIS
topics of discussion.
4c. FOUR COUNTY
Edward Magin and Kari Durh am discussed highlights from a recent
SCHOOL BOARDS:
workshop they attended n amed “Structuring the Tenure Culture in Your
EDWARD MAGIN
District for Quality and A ccountability”.
KARI DURHAM
4d. POLICY COMMITTEE:
Three policy updates and one regulation update was reviewed by the Policy
KARI DURHAM
Committee. Each was descri bed to the Board. These updates will be
recommended for a first reading at the next meeting.
There was a discussion on what type of equipment w ill be available in the
Adaptive PE Center, staffing needs, membership rates, and the timeline for
opening the Center.
4e. SUPERINTENDENT
The Board met and interviewed S uperintendent Search consultants on
SEARCH
September 26, 2009. It was a very good meeting. Dr. Stephen Uebbing
CONSULTANT:
and Mr. Tim McElheran were chos en to perform the Search.
4f. BOARD OF
Kari Durham discussed the Board of E ducation goals derived from the
EDUCATION GOALS:
workshop that was recently held. There was discussion regarding the
KARI DURHAM
need for a simplifie d version of the goals.
4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
The High School Open House was enjoyed by those who attended. Mrs.
OF THE DISTRICT:
Buckalew received nice fe edback about the Board column in the District
Newsletter. Mrs. Hoyt spoke about the fall sports season, and upcoming
sectional events.
4h. OTHER:
The PTSO is looking for volunteers for an upcoming Book Fair at North
Rose Elementary school. Parent volunteers are als o needed in the
“Gotcha Store” at North Rose Elementary during the day.
4i. STUDENT BOARD OF
Samantha Zerniak reported on homecoming events that took place at the
EDUCATION MEMBER: high school. The homeco ming dance was very well attended. She
SAMANTHA
mentioned that there is a new scho ol mascot, and the mascot’s name will
ZERNIAK
be revealed at a kick off assembly on November 3, 2009.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner reviewed a cable issue with the Board. She reported that the
UPDATE:
H1N1 clinic will be delayed. Absence s in the buildings due to the Swine
Flu were discussed.
5c. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin reported that he ha s submitted the last State Aid form.
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UPDATE:
He mentioned that Ray Wager’s firm wi ll be coming to meet with the Audit
Committee. He spoke about monitoring the cafeteria fund closely and
mentioned that the District is constantly looking for ways to increase
cafeteria sales. Two vending machines purchased through a grant are
filled with healthy snacks by our Cafeteria staff and have been very
popular. Robert Magin spoke about the possible mid year $360,322 state
aid cut that has been assigned to our District. Th e proposed Substitute
Teacher rate of pay increase was discussed.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Edward Magin moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, 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 October 6, 2009.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Katharine DeAngelis moved and K elly Ferrente seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted yes.
7a. WARRANT:
Be it reso lved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following Warrant:
1. #0016
$1,955,861.28
2. #0018
$9,004.29
7b. DISTRICT
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
FINANCIAL REPORTS: Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
JUNE, JULY,
Treasurer’s Reports for June, 2009, July, 2009, and August, 2009.
AUGUST 2009
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Extra Classroom Activity Reports for June, 2009, July, 2009, and August,
2009.
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 Education dated
October 1, 2009, October 8, 2009, October 13, 2009, and October 14,
2009, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated October
20, 2009 and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
12401 11726
11152 11179
12267
123 78 12387 10444 09805
11679
10480 10262 10301 11677
12142
12384 12347 10452
08421 08422 08423 12158 07582 09827
09148 09086 10990
07288
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IEP amendments
09992 09876 09875 11832 09856 10899
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7d.
SUBSTITUTE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHERS AND
Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SUBSTITUTE
individuals named on the sub stitute lists, which are on file with the
SERVICE
District Clerk.
PERSONNEL:
7e. SUBSTITUTE
Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHER
Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
COMPENSATION:
Teacher Substitute Remuneration schedule, for the 2009-10 school year,
as follows:
Per diem substitute pay for the 2009-10 s chool year is approved at
$100.00/day for retired North Rose-Wolcott teachers, $90.00/day for
substitutes that are certified teachers, $70.00/day for substitutes that are
non-certified teachers. Certified substitutes that teach one (1) semester in
the same assignment or are hired for one (1) semest er are placed on Step A
($38,000) of the teacher salary scale, prorated for period of service.
*
Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a Bachelor’s
degree, that are anticipated in advance to be employed for at least twenty
(20) consecutive work days in the same assignment will be placed on Step
A, effective on the first day, prorated on the teacher salary schedule
($38,000/yr. or $190.00 per day). If the assignment is to exceed forty
(40) days the teacher substitute must be certified in the area employed.
*
Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a Bachelor’s
degree, that are employed on a per diem basis in th e same assignment will
be placed on Step A, prorated, when, during the fir st 20 consecutive work
days, it is realized that the assignment requires a minimum of 20 days.
The Step A rate will begin the day the request is a pproved by the
Superintendent or Board of Education. If the assignment is to exceed forty
(40) days the teacher substitute must be certified in the area employed.
Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree,
will be placed on Step A, prorated, when their per diem substitute days in
the same assignment go over twenty (20) consecutive workdays. The Step
A salary rate will begin on the twenty-first (21
st
) day of employment. If the
assignment is to exceed forty (40) days the teacher substitute must be
certified in the area employed.
7f. VOLUNTEER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPROVALS:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteers at the Florentine Hendrick Elementary school:
Jamie Smith-Bundy
Deborah Levreault
7g1. LETTER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
RESIGNATION:
Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
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BONNIE FAHRER
thanks, the letter of resign ation from Bonnie Fahrer, Food Service Helper,
effective at the close of business on October 30, 2009.
7g2. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
JOAN E. WHITNEY
permanent appointment of Joan E. Whitney as a Cook at the High School,
effective October 21, 2009.
7g3. APPOINT TEACHER
Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon the recommendation of
AIDE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
JOYCE FREEMAN
the 26 week probationary app ointment of Joyce Freeman to the position of
Teacher Aide, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for $9.25/hr., 7 hours
per day, for a total annual salary of $12,497.00, prorated to start date,
effective October 14, 2009.
7g4. APPOINT SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
MONITOR:
Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, approves the
SANDY MARSHALL
26 week probationary appoi ntment of Sandy Marshall to the position of
School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for
$9.25/hr. , 2.75 hrs./day, for a total annual salary of $4,757.00, prorated
to start date, effective October 28, 2009.
7g5. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TERM SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
JULIE PIASCIK
appointment of Julie Piascik as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: English 7-12
Permanent
C ontrol #: on file
Students with Disabilities, 7-12 En glish
Initial
Control #: on file
Start Date: Beginning October 21, 2009, contin uing until approximately
December 17, 2009, the period of time determined by the absence of Kelley
Allen, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and a ccruing seniority as a
Teaching Assistant during this time.
Salary: 38,000
Step A, prorated to tim e worked.
7g6. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TERM SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Sc hools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
JANIE CAMPBELL
appointment of Janie C ampbell as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Control #: on file
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Gra de 2) Initial Control #: on file
Start Date: October 14, 2009 through October 23, 2009, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
Salary: $38,000
Step A, prorated to time worke d
7g7. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
TERM SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
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JESSICA TAFT
appointment of Jessica Taft as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Social Studies 7-12
Initial
Control #: on file
Social Studies 5-6 Ext Initial Extension Control #: on file
Start Date: On or about November 30, 2009, continuing through June 25,
2010, the amount of time determined by the absence of Laurie
Elliott, to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Salary: 38,000
Step A, Prorated to time wor ked
7g8. VOLUNTEER
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
COACHING
Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, approves the
RECOMMENDATIONS:
following volunteer coac hes as club advisors for the 2009-10 school year,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful
completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as
follows:
Building
Position
Name
Salary
North Rose Elementary JV Cheer Coach
Roberta Ki dd
Volunteer
Middle School Varsity
Cheer Coach
Gina Paliot ti
Volunteer
7g9. 2009-2010 AQUATICS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROGRAM:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the
following individuals as Lifeguards for any swim program we offer for the
2009-10 school year:
Name
Position
$/hour
Emily Ball
Lifeguard
$7.65
Katie Sarver Lifeguard
$7.65
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Enrollment - October 2009, HS Invitat ion to kick-off assembly, Los Pumas
De North Rose-Wolcott - October 2009, The Advocate - October 2009,
Capital Project Meeting Minutes #00026 - 9/23/2009, Capital Project
Meeting Minutes #00027 - 10/07/2009, Use of Facilities, Materials from
meeting with Mrs. Shelly Cahoon, Director of Pupil Services, Webster
Central, School District, Newspaper articles: Wayne County Star “A New
Life for Florentine? Study looks at shared services facility”, Wayne County
Star “Field to be Named for NR-W Coach Martin”, Dem ocrat and
Chronicle “NR-W set to name field after boys soccer coach”, Finger Lakes
Times “The Ultimate Honor”, General Membership Meeting
Announcement, 2007 Excel Capital Project BOE Monthly Report -
September 2009.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
11a. ADDITIONS TO THE
Edward Magin moved and Jo hn Boogaard seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Bu ckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted yes.
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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 27, 2009.
11b. BOARD OF EDUCATION
Edward Magin moved and John Boogaard seconded the following motion.
MEETING MINUTES:
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K.
Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Special Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2009.
11c. LETTER OF
Katharine DeAngelis moved and Joh n Boogaard seconded the following
RESIGNATION:
motion. The vote was unanim ous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
MARY CLARISSE
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Fe rrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the letter of
resignation from Mary Clarisse, Teaching Assistant, contingent upon approval of
her appointment as High School Mathematics Teacher, effective November 1,
2009.
11d. APPOINT
John Boogaard moved and Katharine DeA ngelis seconded the following motion.
MATHEMATICS
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K.
TEACHER:
Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Ma gin voted yes.
MARY CLARISSE
11e.
2009-10 AQUATICS
Edward Magin moved and John Boogaard seconded the following motion.
PROGRAM:
The vote was unanimous. J . Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K.
Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin 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
following individual as a Water Safety Instructor and/or Lifeguard for any swim
program we offer for the 2009-10 school year:
Name
Position
$/hour
Laura Lozier
Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard
$9.50
Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
guests left the meeting at this time.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Edward Magin moved and Joh n Boogaard seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard , K. DeAngelis, K.
Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted y es.
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 8:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
issues.
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OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open sessi on at 9:58 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Boogaard moved and Edwa rd Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, 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 9:59pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education