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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.
4d. BOCES BUDGET
Mr. Ferguson will attend the BO CES Budget presentation in the absence of
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
RESOLUTION
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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.
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.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education