February 23, 2010
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    UnOfficial & UnApproved
    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
    February 23, 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, Samantha Zerniak
    Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and approximately 22 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.
    1b. APPROVAL OF
    Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Mag in seconded the following
    AGENDA:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. B uckalew, 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 February 23, 2010, and the Additions to t he Agenda of February 23,
    2010, pulling Agenda item #13c. until after Executive Session.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    There was no public access at thi s time.
    TO THE BOARD:
    3a. PRESENTATION:
    The Board of Education was delig hted by a presentation given by first graders
    SPOTLIGHT ON
    from Mrs. Miralles’ room. Eac h student present completed an author study
    STUDENTS -
    on Jan Brett, and reported on a book he or she read. Board members had
    FLORENTINE
    a chance to ask questions, view student projects, and visit with parents.
    HENDRICK
    STUDENTS
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
    Board members commented and asked questions on reports that
    REPORTS:
    administrator’s provided.
    4b. BUILDING AND
    Mr. Parton spoke about the op ening of the Fitness Center for students.
    GROUNDS:
    He mentioned that the move int o the new High School Main Office occurred
    CLIFFORD PARTON
    over February break, a nd looks great! He also reported on the progress o f the
    District Office area.
    4c. SUPERINTENDENT
    Mrs. Buckalew reported that the second candidate will be visiting the District
    SEARCH:
    on February 24, 2010. Dinner m eetings will occur next week with each
    JUDI BUCKALEW
    candidate.

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    4d. BOCES BUDGET
    Mr. Ferguson will attend the BO CES Budget presentation in the absence of
    PRESENTATION
    Board members who will be cond ucting a Superintendent dinner interview
    INFORMATION:
    that evening.
    HAL FERGUSON
    4e. STUDENT BOE
    Samantha mentioned that kids are excited about the opening of the
    MEMBER REPORT:
    Fitness Center. She also me ntioned that those students who were able to use
    SAMANTHA
    the new computer lab said it was very nice.
    ZERNIAK
    4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    Kathy Hoyt reported on the suc cess of the winter sports teams. Mr. Boogaard
    OF THE DISTRICT:
    shared an article on Zakk Hess, who won two sectional titles in Indoor Track.
    Kelly Ferrente spoke about interesting articles in the On Board newsletter.
    Kari Durham reported that she enjoyed visiting NRE classrooms recently.
    4g OTHER:
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Hal Ferguson, Vic Tomasell i from SEI Design Group, Linda Haensch, Jennifer
    UPDATE:
    Hayden, and Michele Sullivan provide d a presentation of the consolidation of
    FHE into NRE, and the 5
    th
    grade into the MS. Discussion with questions and
    answers occurred afterward. Mrs. Sullivan will be visiting the Sodus and
    Williamson Middle Schools to look at how their programs are running, and
    will report back to the Board. State Aid, the use and continued availability of
    Excel funds, and the risk of delaying a decision ab out the closure of FHE was
    discussed.
    5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Robert Magin reported on the lock down drill held earlier in the day at NRE.
    UPDATE:
    He mentioned that the Maintenance st aff did a great job over the February
    break moving the Main Office. The Adaptive PE Cente r is now open for
    students, and the District Office area is scheduled to be moved into by
    approximately mid April. A full draft of next yea r’s budget is ready. Mr.
    Robert Magin spoke about State Aid dropping off, and relayed information on
    the budget gap. A freeze on spending has been issu ed.
    Mr. Ferguson shared ideas in reducing the budget g ap.
    6a. SPECIAL MEETING
    Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
    MINUTES:
    motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
    FEBRUARY 5, 2010
    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
    Special Meeting minutes of February 5, 2010.
    6b. MEETING MINUTES:
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    FEBRUARY 9, 2010
    motion. The vote was unani mous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
    K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.

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    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    Meeting minutes of February 9, 2010.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Clifford Parton moved and Kell y Ferrente 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. 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. #0035
    $406,061.25
    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated February
    4, 2010, February 9, 2010, February 10, 2010, February 11, 2010, and
    February 12, 2010, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
    recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by student
    number:
    Student numbers
    10191 06297 12337 11738 09872 09756 09946 09992
    11153 07632 11568 10983 10402 10129 10130 09604
    10565 10198 10202 12483 10262 11523 10507 11804
    7c. 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.
    7d. VOLUNTEER APPROVAL: Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following volunteer at the Florentine Hendrick Elementary school:
    Deborah Walzer
    7e1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE :
    Be it resolved that the B oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SANDRA BELLONE
    Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
    unpaid child rearing leave of Sandra Bellone, commencing after her 6 or 8
    week maternity leave, which was approved by the Superintendent, according
    to the North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association Agreement. The maternity
    leave begins approximately May 11, 2010. Mrs. Bellone is requesting an
    unpaid child rearing leave through June 25, 2010, contingent upon whether or
    not there are any remaining days within this school year following her
    maternity leave. Mrs. Bellone expects to return for the beginning of the 2010-
    2011 school year.
    7e2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE :
    Be it resolved that the Bo ard of Education, upon recommendation of the
    MELISSA PHELPS
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    unpaid child rearing leave of Melissa Phelps, commencing after her 6 week

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    maternity leave, which was approved by the Superintendent, according to the
    North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association Agreement. The maternity leave
    begins on or about May 1, 2010, however, due to the fact that she is delivering
    twins, it is anticipated by her Obstetrician that she will need a maternity
    disability leave as early as March 1, 2010. The 6- 8 weeks following the birth of
    her twins will be considered her maternity leave. Should there be remaining
    days within the school year following her maternity leave, an unpaid child
    rearing leave is requested through June 25, 2010. Mrs. Phelps plans to return
    to work for the beginning of the 2010-2011 school y ear.
    7e3. APPOINT LONG TERM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: Superintendent of S chools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    REBECCA CALDWELL
    appointment of Rebecca C aldwell 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: approximately March 1, 2010 – June 23, 2010, to serve at the
    pleasure of the
    Board, for the duration during the leave of absence of
    Melissa Phelps
    Salary: 38,000 Step A, prorated for time worked
    7e4. APPOINT LONG TERM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: Superintendent of S chools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    TARA ALLEN
    appointment of Tara Allen 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: Secondary Math, 7-12, Initial
    Control #: on file
    Childhood Education 1-6, Initia l
    Control #: on file
    Start Date:
    approximately February 25, 2010 – March 31, 2010, to serve at
    the pleasure of the Board, during the absence of Robert Pierce
    Salary: 38,000
    Step A, prorated for time w orked
    7e5. PERMANENT
    Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    BERNARD TAFT
    permanent appointment of Ber nard Taft as a School Monitor at the Middle
    School, effective March 2, 2010.
    7e6. PERMANENT
    Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT:
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SUSAN CAVES
    permanent appointment of Susan Caves as a Teacher Aide at North Rose
    Elementary, effective March 2, 2010.
    8. INFORMATIONAL
    The following info rmational items were shared with the Board:
    ITEMS:
    Wayne County Star article “Experienced Administrator Interim at NR-W”,
    Wayne County Star article “NR-W Mom Charged After Bus Incident”, Use of
    Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - February 10, 2010, Enrollment
    - February 2010, BOCES Board Member Nomination and Administrative
    Budget Vote Information, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0035, January
    27, 2010, Capital Project Monthly Report - January 2010, The Advocate -
    February 2010

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    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mike Virts thanked the Ad ministrators for their positive and objective
    presentation on the reconfiguration of the school buildings. He appreciates
    the Board members time and involvement of detail that has been spent in this
    study. He relayed his thoughts on the tax levy and his concerns regarding the
    the Florentine Hendrick building.
    10. FUTURE AGENDA
    There was discuss ion regarding BOE communication. It was determined that
    ITEMS:
    this would be an item for a future workshop.
    Kari Durham moved and Edward Magin seconded the f ollowing 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 r esolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, agrees to add a
    study on substitute teachers as a future agenda item.
    13b. ADAPTIVE PE CENTER:
    Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
    APPROVAL OF NEW
    The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
    RECREATION
    DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferren te, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
    ATTENDANTS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following individuals as Recreation Attendants in the Adaptive PE Center.
    Each individual meets the criteria set forth for the position, and will work
    approximately 6-12 hours/week, 12 months/year, for the 2009-2010 school
    year, effective March 1, 2010:
    Name
    Position
    $/hour
    Tyler Interlichia
    Recreation Attendant
    $7.25
    Leah Miller
    Recreation Attendant
    $7.25
    Joshua Neal
    Recreation Attendant
    $7.25
    Kimberly Premo
    Recreation Attendant
    $7.25
    Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
    guests left the meeting at this time.
    11. ANTICIPATED
    John Boogaard moved and Cliffor d Parton seconded the following motion.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    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 10:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a personnel
    issue.
    OPEN SESSION:
    The meeting returned to open session at 11:17 pm.
    DISCIPLINE CHARGES
    Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
    OF A SPECIFIC
    J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon , K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C.
    EMPLOYEE:
    Parton voted yes, K. Durham abstained.

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    RESOLUTION
    WHEREAS, Harold Ferguson, Interim Superintendent of the North
    Rose-Wolcott Central School District (hereinafter referred to as “District”) has
    pursuant to Article X, Seniority, Job Security, Etc, Section C. Discipline of Unit
    Members as well as Section 75 of the New York Civil Service Law, filed charges
    of incompetence and/or misconduct against a classified civil service employee
    of the District, DD; and,
    WHEREAS, Section 75 (2) of the New York Civil Service Law provides
    for a hearing upon such charges that shall be held by the officer or body having
    the power to remove the person against whom such ch arges are preferred, or
    by a deputy or other person designated by such offi cer or body in writing for
    that purpose; and
    WHEREAS, Harold Ferguson, Interim Superintendent of the District
    has recommended the appointment of Mr. David Hoover, 8303 West Point
    Drive, Amherst, NY 14051 as a designated hearing o fficer;
    NOW THEREFORE, let it be resolved, that the Board of Education
    by resolution dated February 23, 2010, does hereby accept and adopt the
    charges as presented by the Superintendent of Schools and does appoint said
    David Hoover as its designated hearing officer pursuant to Section 75(2) of the
    Civil Service Law and to hold a hearing to be sched uled on or about March 23,
    2010, [or as otherwise scheduled] on the charges preferred by the Interim
    Superintendent against said classified civil service employee DD and dated
    February 23, 2010; and
    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. David Hoover, Hearing
    Officer is to make a record of such hearing which s hall, with his
    recommendations, be referred to this Board for review and decision, and,
    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hearing Officer be paid his
    usual and customary fee for services rendered in this matter; and,
    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Education,
    pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law, subdivision 3, suspends
    employee DD for thirty- (30) calendar days without pay effective on the date
    that DD is served with the Charges; and
    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs
    the Interim Superintendent of Schools, or his designee to attempt and gain
    service, both with regard to the Charges as well as the written notice of the
    suspension without pay, upon the classified civil service employee DD at his
    first reasonable opportunity.
    12. ADJOURNMENT:
    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. Parton voted yes.

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    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    adjournment of the meeting at 11:19 pm.
    ___________________________________
    Jan McDorman, Clerk
    Board of Education

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