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    UnOfficial & UnApproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
    November 17, 2009
    7:00 PM
    High School Room #210
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari Durham,
    Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton,
    Samantha Zerniak
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
    approximately 35 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
    Robert Cahoon
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
    and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
    Before approval of the Agenda, a correction was made to the resolution
    of Item #7h12. Appointment of Long Term Subsitute Amanda Dashnau.
    Corrected resolution: Start Date: Beginning November 9, 2009,
    continuing during the absence of Amy Plowe Katy Lumb, to serve at the
    pleasure of the Board.
    1a. APPROVAL OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward Mag in seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. B uckalew, 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 November 17, 2009.
    1b. NATIONAL SCHOOL
    The intent of National School Board Member Recognition week is to honor
    BOARD MEMBER
    School Board members for the ir dedicated service to the children of New
    RECOGNITION:
    York State. Each school in our Di strict honored the Board of Education
    differently. A mural was drawn and signed by the children at Florentine
    Hendrick. North Rose Elementary children created a banner and signed it.
    Homemade cookies and cards were given by the Middle School students.
    Gifts from the High School included a CD with teach er skits and a song, a
    lanyard, banner, and a ceramic dish with cards from the Art department.
    The Board members also received customized coffee mugs.
    BUILDING TOUR:
    Tina Wilson, Kari Durham, Nick oline Henner and Samantha Zerniak led
    the Board on a tour of the High School.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Amy Lynch spoke to the Board on b ehalf of the Middle School building.
    TO THE BOARD:
    She thanked Paul Schiener for doing a superb job of keeping the Middle
    School running smoothly during Michele Sullivan’s medical absence.

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    A letter was written by George Mitchell and read b y Judi Buckalew
    regarding operational concerns of the Adaptive PE Center.
    3a. POSSIBLE CLOSING
    The Board listened to a prese ntation about the possible future closing
    OF FLORENTINE
    of Florentine Hendrick Elementary school. Specific information was
    HENDRICK SCHOOL:
    addressed about cost savin gs, scheduling, instructional impact, Capital
    CINDY MINER
    Project issues, time line and o ptions. Answers were given to questions
    LINDA HAENSCH
    asked by Board members.
    JENN HAYDEN
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    A motion was made by Cliff ord Parton and seconded by Edward Magin to
    enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel
    issue. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis,
    K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magi n, 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, approved
    Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
    issues.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session at 8:30 pm.
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
    Administrative Reports wer e shared with the Board. The Administrators
    REPORTS:
    answered questions that Board m embers asked.
    4b. CURRICULUM
    The Curriculum Council met on Nove mber 16, 2009. An update was given
    COUNCIL:
    on the Annual Professional Performa nce Review Plan. Goals for the year
    KATHARINE
    were completed, and examples of quality curriculum maps were shared
    DEANGELIS
    and discussed. There was a rou nd table discussion and progress is being
    made.
    4c. WELLNESS
    The Wellness Committee recent ly met, and Kathy Hoyt spoke about
    COMMITTEE:
    numerous wellness themes and initiatives that are taking place in the next
    CINDY MINER
    few months.
    4d. BUILDING AND
    Kari Durham reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee toured
    GROUNDS:
    the High School and viewed the progress of the Capital Project.
    KARI DURHAM
    Kari Durham also reported that a working draft of Board Goals has been
    developed and has been put to a time line. Presenta tions will be added to
    the time line. Input will be needed to determine i f this document is
    manageable. A “Chain of Command” is being developed which will be an
    essential document for use by Board members.
    4e. SUPERINTENDENT
    Stakeholder meetings have been completed by our Search Consultants,
    SEARCH:
    Dr. Stephen Uebbing and Timot hy McElheran. A Special Board of
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    Education meeting will be he ld on December 8, 2009 at 6:00 in the
    Middle School Media Center to discuss progress in regards to an Interim
    Superintendent.
    4f. STUDENT BOARD OF
    Samantha Zerniak mentioned t hat the Winter Sports season has begun,

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    EDUCATION MEMBER: and she urged everyone to attend games. She said that the recent
    SAMANTHA
    PBIS skits at the High School were fun and sent out a good message to
    ZERNIAK
    High School students. High School classes will be making up cheers and
    there will be a competition to go along with an up coming pep assembly.
    4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    The High School play, Death by a Doornail was enjoyed by all who
    OF THE DISTRICT:
    attended. Kudos to the p articipants on a fine job! Cindy Miner attended a
    BOCES program where two of our students helped to m ake a battery
    operated car that completed 46 laps around the Oswego Speedway race
    track before running out of power.
    4h. OTHER:
    The Board was pleased to receive a le tter of praise from Sue Stevens
    regarding the fine coaching skills and dedicated work of Jeff Drake, Girls
    Varsity Swim Coach. Four Sodus athletes are thank ful for the experience
    they have had swimming under his direction this past season.
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner mentioned detail s of the upcoming H1N1 Flu clinic.
    UPDATE:
    Approximately 400 students have retur ned permission slips to receive the
    vaccination.
    5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Mr. Robert Magin reported that the firm of Raymond F. Wager, C.P.A.,
    UPDATE:
    P.C. is scheduled to meet with the Aud it Committee on December 1, 2009.
    He mentioned that the 2009-10 Budget Calendar is on the agenda, ready
    for approval. Classrooms will be moved into the ex tra classroom addition
    next week. He spoke about a bond that will be sign ed to carry the District
    through the rest of the scheduled capital project work.
    5c. POLICY FIRST
    Replacement policies were given to the board for a first reading.
    READING:
    Before approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009 a correction
    was made to the #11d. Appointment of Mathematics T eacher - Mary
    Clarisse. The resolution had been omitted.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES:
    Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
    OCTOBER 27, 2009
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, 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 October 27, 2009.
    6b. SPECIAL MEETING
    Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    MINUTES:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, K.
    NOVEMBER 12, 2009
    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 November 12, 2009.

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    7. CONSENT AGENDA:
    Clifford Parton moved and John B oogaard seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton voted
    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 Warrants:
    1. #0019
    $152,928.95
    2. #0022
    $1,241,711.19
    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
    SEPTEMBER 2009
    Treasurer’s Report for Septe mber, 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 Report for September, 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 14, 2009, October 21, 2009, October 22, 2009, and October
    29, 2009, and November 5, 2009, and the Committee o n PreSchool
    Special Education dated November 3, 2009 and November 10, 2009, and
    instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
    behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
    Student numbers
    09421 11127 11119 10403 10094 11177
    11040 11914 11547 09996 12292 10498
    10127 09746 10389 12179 12412 12413
    12402
    IEP amendments
    10565 10507
    7d. SUBSTITUTE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEACHERS AND
    Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SUBSTITUTE
    individuals named on the subst itute lists, which are on file with the
    SERVICE
    District Clerk.
    PERSONNEL:
    7e. APPROVAL OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    BUDGET CALENDAR
    Superintendent t o f Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves to
    2009-10
    adopt the Budget Calendar for the 2009-2010 school year.
    7f. AUTHORIZATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TO DISPOSE OF
    Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the
    DISPOSE OF DISTRICT Business Executi ve to discard the books listed. The list will be o n file with

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    PROPERTY:
    the District Clerk.
    7g. DONATION TO
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    THE DISTRICT:
    Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
    thanks, the donation of (16) “The Hungry Caterpillar” books, valued at
    $144.00, from Walmart’s reading program “Jumpstart, Read for the
    Record”.
    7h1. RESIGNATION:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    ROBIN SLYTER
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
    thanks, the letter of resignation from Robin Slyter, Food Service Helper,
    effective at the close of business on November 3, 2 009.
    7h2. RESIGNATION:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
    LOU MINACAPELLI
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
    thanks, the letter of resignation from Lou Minacapelli, Bus Driver,
    effective at the close of business on November 27, 2009.
    7h3. RESIGNATION:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    MARY HUNTER
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    with thanks, the letter of resignation from Mary Hunter, Bus Driver,
    effective at the close of business on November 13, 2009.
    7h4. CREATION OF
    Be it re solved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FITNESS CENTER
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    DIRECTOR:
    cre ation of a Fitness Center Director for the Adaptive PE Center.
    7h5. APPOINT FITNESS
    Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
    CENTER DIRECTOR:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    KATHY HOYT
    approves the following individu al as Fitness Center Director, effective
    11/18/09.
    Name
    Salary
    Kathy Hoyt
    $5,000 prorated to time worke d
    7h6. CREATION OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    RECREATION
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    ATTENDANT:
    creation of a Recreation A ttendant for the Adaptive PE Center.
    7h7. APPOINT SR. CLERK/
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    TYPIST:
    Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
    SARA VISCONTI
    promotional transfer of Sa ra Visconti to the position of Sr. Clerk/Typist,
    7.5 hrs/day, $11.00/hr.
    7h8. COACHING
    Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENTS
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following coaching appointment 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:

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    Boys Swimming and Diving
    Salary
    `
    Casey Gilbert
    Stipend of $22 per hour/ 39 ho urs -
    will not exceed $850
    7h9. HIGH SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    CO-CURRICULAR
    Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    APPOINTMENT
    following Co-Curricular appoin tment for the 2009-2010 school year:
    Name
    Position
    Step/Year
    Salary
    Sue Malone
    Fall Play Costumer
    1
    1
    $342.00
    7h10. 2009-10 AQUATICS
    Be it resolved that the B oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
    PROGRAM:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following individuals as Lifeguards for any swim program we offer for the
    2009-10 school year:
    Name
    Position
    $/hour
    Corey Youells
    Lifeguard
    $7.25
    7h11. APPOINT LLONG TERM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE:
    Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    REBECCA STOCKWELL
    appointment of Rebecca Stockwell as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
    conditional upon a criminal history record chec k according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Contol #: on file
    Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) Pending
    Start Date: Beginning November 13, 2009, contin uing during the absence
    of Amy Plowe, to serve at the pleasure of the Boa rd.
    Salary: 38,000
    Step A, prorated to time worked.
    7h12. APPOINT LONG
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    TERM SUBSTIUTE:
    Superintendent of Sc hools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    AMANDA DASHNAU appointment of A manda Dashnau 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
    Start Date: Beginning November 9, 2009, continu ing during the absence
    of Amy Plowe Katy Lumb, to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
    Salary: 38,000
    Step A, prorated to time worked.
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    Use of Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - November 2009,
    Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter - November 2009, NRE News
    - November 2009, Middle School National Junior Honor Society
    Newspaper - “NJHS Today” - Fall 2009, The Advocate – November 2009,
    Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0028, October 21, 2009, Four County
    School Boards Association Directory, Capital Project Monthly Report -
    October, 2009, Policy #7532 - Bullying: Peer Abuse i n the Schools:
    Information, Regulation, Old Policy, Policy #7680 - Independent
    Education Evaluations: Information, Regulation, Old Policy, Policy #6140

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    - Employee Medical Examinations: Information, Regulation, Old Policy,
    Information on Regulation #6120 Equal Opportunity Employer: School
    District Best Practices for Employees with Caregiving Responsibilties,
    Regulation #6120 Equal Opportunity Employer: School District Best
    Practices for Employees with Caregiving Responsibilties.
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
    Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
    guests left the meeting at this time.
    10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    Kelly Ferrente moved and John 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 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
    issues.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session at 9:55 pm.
    ADJOURNMENT:
    John Boogaard moved and Edward M agin 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 9:58 pm.
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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