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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
    January 12, 2010
    7:00 PM
    High School Room #210
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis,
    Kari Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
    approximately 30 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
    Nickoline Henner
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:10 pm
    and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
    Before approval of the agenda, two corrections were made to the Agenda:
    Item #7i.- One is developed by Neil Thompson for NRE and requests
    funding for the purchase of (20) iPod Nanos in order that students can
    share their best work digitally. One is developed by Neil Thompson for the
    entire district, and requests funding for the purchase of (20) iPod Nanos in
    order that students can share their best work digitally.
    Item #7j2.- Lucinda Miner is pleased to recommen d Arline Perce as a
    Food Service Helper at North Rose Elementary to fill t he position left
    vacated by the resignation of Lisa Marks. Lucinda Miner is pleased to
    recommend Arline Perce as a Food Service Helper at N orth Rose
    Elementary to fill the position left vacated by the resignation of Robin
    Slyter.
    1a. APPROVAL OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward Ma gin 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
    corrected agenda of January 12, 2010.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Mrs. Tina Topping spoke to the Bo ard with concerns regarding
    TO THE BOARD:
    discipline issues.
    3a. ART DEPARTMENT:
    A presentation was given by th e Art Department showing the fabulous
    D. TESKA, H. SKINNER work of students at al l buildings in the District. Congratulations to
    K. ALLEN, M.
    Rachel Spade who had a piece featured on News Channel 9! It was
    WILLIAMS, J.J.
    mentioned that fused glass snowflakes adorned a Christmas tree at the
    GUNDERSON, M.
    Festival of Trees in Wolcott. The HS Art Department is excited about the
    PATTERSON
    new glass showcase in the HS Foyer where in the fall, graduates’ work will
    begin to be displayed. Mrs. Teska thanked the Boar d for their support of

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    the Art Department throughout the years. A presentation folder which
    featured student work from each building was given, and upcoming events
    were spoken about.
    4a. BUDGET
    Kari Durham spoke briefly about the budget meetings that have been held
    COMMITTEE:
    with the Transportation, Mai ntenance and Technology departments.
    KARI DURHAM
    4b. SAFETY
    Judi Buckalew mentioned that as a resu lt of our lock down/lock out drills,
    COMMITTEE:
    Campus Construction will now be training their staff in each district’s
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    emergency procedures. She i s pleased to report that the new Chief of
    Police from the Village of Wolcott will be attending Safety Committee
    meetings.
    4c. BUILDING AND
    Clifford Parton gave an updat e on the Capital Project, and mentioned
    GROUNDS:
    the headway being made in vari ous areas. It looks like the Adaptive PE
    CLIFFORD PARTON
    Center and the front en trance will be ready to view at Open House on
    January 19, 2010.
    4d. SUPERINTENDENT
    Judi Buckalew mentioned that applications for the position of
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    Superintendent will cont inue to be accepted until January 25, 2010. A
    number of applications have been received. She spoke about the offer of
    employment on the agenda for the Interim Superintendent.
    4e. WELLNESS
    The next Wellness meeting will meet in early February, 2010.
    COMMITTEE:
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    4f. STUDENT BOE
    No report was given.
    MEMBER REPORT:
    SAMANTHA
    ZERNIAK
    4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    The MS students are excited to begin practice on this years musical,
    OF THE DISTRICT:
    “Here Comes the Mayor”. It was mentioned that the retirement party held
    recently for Cindy Miner was well attended, and was enjoyed by all.
    4h. OTHER: DISCUSSION
    Board members asked further questions and had discussion regarding
    OF FHE TIMELINE:
    the closure of the Florent ine Hendrick building. Voting to determine the
    disposition of FHE will occur on January 26, 2010.
    4i OTHER: DISCUSSION
    It was mentioned that mor e work was needed on the “goals” document,
    OF GOALS, CHAIN OF
    and a plan to work on t his will be discussed at the next meeting.
    COMMAND
    DOCUMENTS: KARI
    DURHAM
    4j. OTHER: DISCUSSION
    There was discussion about large Board packets and cutting down on
    OF PIECES OF PAPER
    paper. Various methods o f accomplishing paperless Board packets were
    IN BOARD PACKET:
    discussed. The Board wil l speak with the Technology Coordinator to
    KELLY FERRENTE
    and ask him to research thi s.

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    5a. OFFER OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
    DECEMBER 15, 2009
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
    EMPLOYMENT-
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted
    INTERIM
    yes.
    SUPERINTENDENT
    HAROLD E.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education offers employment as Interim
    FERGUSON
    Superintendent of Schools to Harol d E. Ferguson; and authorizes Judi
    Buckalew and Kari Durham, in consultation with the school attorney, to
    negotiate a proposed contract with Harold E. Ferguson; and, if they are
    able to negotiate a contract, to bring the contract back for the Board’s
    consideration and approval or disapproval.
    5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner spoke about the Regional High School Update that is
    UPDATE:
    scheduled on January 26
    th
    at 6:00 PM in the HS Auditorium. She reported
    that an Executive Session was not needed regarding the previous meeting’s
    transportation issue. The opportunity to purchase used soccer lights was
    discussed, and she urged members to show support for the Basketball
    team by being the “sponsor” and attending the January 21, 2010 game.
    5c. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Robert Magin mentioned that he is busy with budget preparation. He
    UPDATE:
    spoke about the meetings that have al ready occurred with various
    departments. He reported on the lockdown drill which occurred at the
    High School earlier in the day.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES:
    Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
    DECEMBER 15, 2009
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Clifford Parton moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
    7a. WARRANTS:
    Be it res olved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrants:
    1. #0027
    $734,309.99
    2. #0028
    $984,895.39
    7b. DISTRICT
    Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
    FINANCIAL REPORTS:
    Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    NOVEMBER 2009
    Treasurer’s Reports for Novembe r, 2009.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Educatio n, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa tion Law, approves the
    Extra Classroom Activity Reports for November, 2009.
    7c. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FROM CSE AND CPSE:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

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    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education
    dated December 9, 2009, December 10, 2009, and Dec ember 17, 2009
    and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated December 15,
    2009, and January 5, 2010, and instructs the Superintendent to
    implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
    identified by student number:
    Student numbers
    09826 10480 12201 12384 10445 11900 1 0639
    10534 10283 10220 12347 12200 12423 11321
    08482 09136 08340 10001 11772 12152 12330
    12329 11320 12168 12129 12388 1019 9
    IEP amendments
    10198
    11179
    7d. COMMITTEE ON
    Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
    SPECIAL EDUCATION
    Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    AND COMMITTEE ON
    Vanessa Putman as a parent me mber to serve on the Committee on
    PRESCHOOL SPECIAL
    Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education for
    EDUCATION PARENT
    the 2009-2010 school year.
    REPRESENTATIVE:
    7e. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that th e Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    AND SUBSTITUTE
    Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    SERVICE PERSONNEL:
    the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file w ith the
    District Clerk.
    7f. DONATION TO THE
    Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
    DISTRICT:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
    thanks, the donation of “The Gun: Shooting Aid”, v alued at approximately
    $4,500, donors anonymous.
    7g. APPROVAL FOR OVER- Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    OVER NIGHT STAY -
    Superintenden t of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    WRESTLING
    overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on January 15, 2010 at a
    TOURNAMENT:
    hotel in Ro chester, N.Y. and the conditions described in attachment #7g.
    7h. APPROVAL FOR OVER- Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of
    OVER NIGHT STAY -
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    WRESTLING
    the overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on February 5, 2010 at a
    SECTIONALS:
    hotel in Bath, NY an d the transportation arrangements described in
    attachment #7h.
    7i. ACCEPTANCE OF
    Be it resolved t hat the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    GRANT(S) BY BOARD
    Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    OF EDUCATION, IF
    acceptance of grant(s) f rom the Fastrac Markets “Funding the Classroom”
    FUNDED
    grant program, if funded.
    7j1. APPOINT
    Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of
    ELEMENTARY
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

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    TEACHER:
    the three year probationary appointment of Kelly Tuttle, conditional upon
    KELLY TUTTLE
    a criminal history record che ck according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Initial Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Control #: on file
    Initial Mathematics 7-12
    Tenure Area: Elementary
    Probationary Period: January 4, 2010 – January 3, 2013
    Salary: $38,000 Step A prorated
    7j2. APPOINT FOOD
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SERVICE HELPER:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    ARLINE PERCE
    26 week probationary appointm ent of Arline Perce as a Food Service
    Helper at North Rose Elementary, conditional upon a criminal history
    record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87,
    for 2.5 hrs./day, $9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $4,232.00 prorated
    to $2,683.00 effective December 16, 2009.
    7j3. APPOINT SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
    MONITOR:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    AMBER HYSACK
    26 week probationary appo intment of Amber Hysack to the position of
    School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check
    according to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.25
    hrs./day, $9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $9,081.00 prorated to
    $5,002.00, effective January 13, 2010.
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    Correction to Treasurer’s report for October, 2009, Ad for High School
    Open House, Use of Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott -
    January 2010, Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter - January
    2010, NRE News - January 2010, Capital Project Meeting Minutes -
    #0031, December 2, 2009, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0032,
    December 16, 2009, Capital Project Monthly Report - December, 2009,
    The Advocate - December 2009, Board to Board - Dece mber 2009,
    Current Fiscal Landscape in NY State, United Way thank you letter,
    Wayne County Star Article - “A Cry to NR-W Taxpayer s”, Transportation
    Department’s response to newspaper article.
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
    10a. ADDITIONS TO THE
    Katharine DeAngelis moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buc kalew, 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 January 12, 2010.
    10b. APPOINT FOOD
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SERVICE HELPER:
    Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    LISA PUTMAN
    26 week probationary appointme nt of Lisa Putman as a Food Service
    Helper at the High School, conditional upon a criminal history record

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    check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 5
    hrs./day, $9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $8,307.00 prorated to time
    worked, effective January 13, 2010.
    Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
    guests left the meeting at this time.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton 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 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of d iscussing a legal matter,
    and a student matter.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session at 9:45 pm.
    ADJOURNMENT:
    Clifford Parton moved and John Boo gaard seconded the following
    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 r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    adjournment of the meeting at 9:46 pm.
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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