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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
    February 9, 2010
    7:00 PM
    High School Room #210
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari
    Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton,
    Samantha Zerniak
    Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and approximately 25 guests
    ABSENT/EXCUSED:
    CALL TO ORDER:
    Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
    and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
    1a. OATH OF OFFICE:
    Harold Ferguson was sworn in as Interim Superintendent of Schools. The
    Oath of Office is on file with the District Clerk.
    1b. APPROVAL OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward Ma gin seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. B uckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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
    corrected agenda of February 9, 2010.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    There was no public access.
    TO THE BOARD:
    3a. PRESENTATION
    Mr. Ferguson provided a “fresh l ook” at the Florentine Hendrick
    FHE BUILDING’S
    building’s future. He prov ided a presentation containing information
    FUTURE:
    on enrollment, mentioning that the decline in enrollment will stop at
    HAL FERGUSON
    some point. The capacity at which the buildings will be running at,
    determined by various scenarios, was discussed. Mr. Ferguson reminded the
    Board about the point when NY State looks at buildi ng enrollment to
    determine the need for an Assistant Principal. If N orth Rose Elementary
    houses grades K-4 and enrollment is around 400 in t hat building, an Assistant
    Principal may be recommended. Also discussed was the fact that if FHE
    houses no children, there will be no state aid on t hat building, should repairs
    become necessary. Further information will be provided at the February 23
    rd
    meeting.
    4a. BUDGET
    The Budget Committee has met with the Athletics, Spec. Ed., and Curriculum
    COMMITTEE:
    and Instruction departments. A first draft of the budget is expected after
    KARI DURHAM
    the next committee meeting, Fe bruary 24, 2010.

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    4b. BUILDING AND
    The exact date that the Adap tive PE Center will open is undecided. Work on
    GROUNDS:
    the posts in the high school e ntrance way is occurring. The HS Main Office
    CLIFFORD PARTON
    will be moving into th eir new office during the February break.
    4c. SUPERINTENDENT
    The Interim Superintendent process is completed. The finalists for the
    SEARCH:
    Superintendent’s vacancy have been determined. Dates for further inter-
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    views were discussed.
    4d. WELLNESS
    There was discussion regarding when the Adaptive PE Center will
    COMMITTEE:
    open. There was great participa tion and $500.00 raised during the “Wear
    Red” campaign, focusing on Heart health. The dail y morning announcements
    related to wellness themes were discussed. The Backpack program which
    supplies food to selected students is up and running. The Wellness Committee
    will review the smoking policy, and will survey staff and students.
    4e. STUDENT BOE
    Samantha Zerniak mentioned that high school students are excited that the
    MEMBER REPORT:
    Art Gallery is open. She me ntioned that the artwork of 27 students was
    SAMANTHA
    accepted into the Scholastic Art show. Samantha listed the dates for
    ZERNIAK
    Girls and Boys Basketball Senior n ights.
    4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    It was mentioned that Middle S chool and High School students are thankful
    OF THE DISTRICT:
    for congratulatory notes s ent to them from time to time from their former
    elementary teachers.
    4g OTHER: DISCUSSION
    Mr. Ferguson recommended a new Agenda Item category. If in agreement
    REGARDING BOARD
    with members, this catego ry will be labeled Future Agenda items. This will
    AGENDA:
    help set the Agenda, and will assu re that the full Board is in agreement
    HAL FERGUSON
    on how to spend thei r meeting time.
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mr. Ferguson noted that me mbers of the Board especially enjoyed a
    UPDATE:
    recent presentation by high school s tudents. He recommended that time be
    set aside for a Spotlight on Students during presentations at each meeting.
    Mr. Ferguson reported that the construction managers have approached him
    and are concerned about the schedule for asbestos removal at the Middle
    School this summer. They have requested that the M iddle School student
    schedule be altered if possible at the end of the s chool year to allow an early
    start for this work. Mr. Ferguson mentioned that h e is very pleased with the
    warm reception he has received by the District, Rotary, Cabinet, Resource
    Officer, and various individuals who have met with him. He requests that
    each Board member schedule an appointment with him. This will give him a
    better opportunity to meet the needs of the Board. He mentioned that he will
    be attending a press conference with Senator Nozzolio, and will be seeing Bob
    Oaks in March.
    5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Robert Magin reported that the first draft of the budget will be available
    UPDATE:
    after the next Budget Committee meet ing on February 24
    th
    .
    6a. MEETING
    Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
    MINUTES:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,

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    JANUARY 26, 2010
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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
    Special Meeting minutes of January 26, 2010.
    A correction was made to the location of the meetin g in the Special Meeting
    minutes of February 2, 2010, February 3, 2010, and February 4, 2010.
    6b. SPECIAL MINUTES:
    John Boogaard moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    MEETING MINUTES:
    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, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    Special Meeting minutes of January 28, 2010, and the corrected Special
    Meeting minutes of: February 2, 2010, Special Meeting minutes of February 3,
    2010, and February 4, 2010.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Clifford Parton moved and Kath arine DeAngelis seconded the following
    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.
    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. #0033
    $544,016.90
    7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL
    Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
    REPORT
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuan t to Education Law, approves the
    DECEMBER 2009
    Treasurer’s Reports for Dece mber, 2009.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Extra
    Classroom Activity Reports for December, 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
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated January
    12, 2010, January 20, 2010, and January 21, 2010, and January 28, 2010, and
    the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated January 19, 2010, and
    January 26, 2010, and January 27, 2010, and instructs the Superintendent to
    implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
    identified by student number:
    Student numbers
    09148 08423 10899 11158 10597 11040 10 595
    11832 11732 11721 10845 11740 12001 12402

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    12393 12312 11331 12421 12442 12429 12272
    IEP amendments
    11935
    7d. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    AND SUBSTITUTE
    Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    SERVICE PERSONNEL:
    the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file w ith the
    District Clerk.
    7e. APPROVAL OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
    POLICIES:
    Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
    following policy revision:
    1. Policy #6170 -Safety of Stude nts (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)
    (Replacement)
    2. Policy #5574 - Medicaid Compliance Program Policy
    7f. REQUEST F”OR NEW-
    Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEXT BOOKS:
    Superi ntendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    purchase and adoption of the fo llowing textbook series and its supporting
    materials: “Working” textbook, Cengage Publishing Company, copyright
    2007.
    7g. THE MARCIA A.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    DELAMARTER
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    establishment of the Marcia A. Delamarter Memorial Award, which will
    bestow a $100.00-$200.00 check that would be awarded to a High School
    Senior on a yearly basis who meets the criteria set forth by the family, and
    authorizes the Business Administrator to hold the funds in an interest bearing
    Trust and Agency account for distribution according to written criteria
    established for the fund.
    7h1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
    Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
    BRIE STRATTON:
    Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, approves the
    unpaid child rearing leave of Brie Stratton, commencing after her 6 week
    maternity leave, which was approved by the Superintendent, according to the
    North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association Agreement. The maternity leave
    begins on or about March 1, 2010, with the unpaid c hild rearing leave that
    follows continuing through June 25, 2010.
    7h2. 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
    NANCY EWING
    appointment of Nancy Ewing as a L ong Term Substitute Teacher, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Chemistry 7-12
    Initial Control #: on file
    Students w/Disabilities 7-12 Chemistr y Initial Control #: on file
    Start Date: March 1, 2010 – June 25, 2010, to s erve at the pleasure of
    the Board

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    Salary: 38,000
    Step A
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    Policy #6170 Regulation – Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New
    Hires), 1. 6170R.1, Letter from NY State Police, Sale of Unused School Building
    memo, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0034, January 13, 2010, Use of Facilities,
    Wayne County Star
    article “NRW High School Art Students Take CNY Scholastic
    Competition By Storm”,
    Wayne County Star
    article “Miner Retires from NR-W”,
    Wayne County Star
    article “NR-W Students and Teacher Recognized at Art Awards
    Ceremony”,
    Rochester D & C
    article “State budget deficit balloons by $750 million to
    $8.2 billion”, FHE News – February 2010, NRE News – February 2010, The
    Advocate – January 2010,
    Wayne County Star
    article “Ferguson NR-W Interim",
    Wayne County Star
    editorial
    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.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard , R. Cahoon, K.
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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, approved
    Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing an employee
    grievance.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session at 9:32 pm.
    DETERMINATION
    Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
    OF GRIEVANCE:
    J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, N. Henner, E.
    Magin, C. Parton voted yes. K. Ferrente voted no.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, denies the
    Grievance filed on December 21, 2009 by the North Rose-Wolcott Service
    Employees' Association, as documented in a letter dated February 12, 2010 to
    the President of the Association and signed by the Board President.
    ADJOURNMENT:
    John Boogaard moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
    K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on 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 9:35 pm.
    ___________________________________

    February 9, 2010
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    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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