November 13, 2012

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

7:00 PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kari Durham Kelly

Ferrente, Brigette Henry, Danny Snyder, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner

Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and

approximately 35 guests.

CALL TO ORDER

Kari Durham President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led

the Pledge of Allegiance,

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Kelly Ferrente moved and Gary Sproul moved and seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted yes

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

agenda of November 13, 2012 with changes.

1b. TOUR OF THE HIGH

Paul Benz led the board and public on a tour of the High School

SCHOOL

facilities.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

None.

3. PRESENTATIONS

None.

4a. ADMINISTRATIVE

North Rose - Wolcott Elementary Principal, Jennifer Hayden

REPORTS

reported a successful open house. Discipline referrals at the

kindergarten level are down from last year. She attributes this to the

Jump Start program where students work on social skills. Seven

students have moved to the full day program since the beginning of

school.

Middle School Principal, Michele Sullivan reported that discipline

referrals have decreased 37% for the first quarter of the school year. She

attributes it to small group assignments for 11th period.

An upcoming awards ceremony will celebrate both PBIS and academic

achievements.

High School Principal, Paul Benz reported up-to-date statistics for

Cougar Academy students. They have made positive gains in academics

and improved the skills that lead to good behaviors.

ALC Principal, Neil Thompson, reported that students have recovered a

total of 7 credits in the first quarter of the school year. Cary Merritt and

Brian Cole are preparing students to take January Regents exams.

Athletic Director, Kathy Hoyt reported that two members of the girls’

tennis team were winners at sectionals. Membership for all winter

sports teams look good.

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Mrs. Hoyt reported on the findings of interviews she conducted with all

incoming freshman to get a snapshot of their hopes, concerns, ambitions

and aspirations.

Director of Special Education, Kathy Goolden reported on a recent

leadership team meeting. There is co-teaching at almost every grade

level. Monthly meetings provide teachers with staff development that

they can use immediately to provide differentiating instruction in their

classrooms

Coordinator of Pupil Services, Megan Paliotti reported on the numbers of

classified students in the district. There were more students requiring

services moving into the district this year than moved elsewhere.

4b. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Phil Wagner had nothing new to report.

COMMITTEE

4c. AUDIT COMMITTEE

Judi Buckalew reported that the committee had met with the external

auditor, Raymond Wager. He reported that the district is in good

financial condition compared to many other districts. The district has

done a good job of working within budget constraints. The committee is

exploring the possibility of asking a community member to sit on the

committee. There is much to consider before a recommendation to the

entire board would be forthcoming.

The committee is looking at policy that would define and control on-line

banking. Recommendations would then go to the Policy Committee for

consideration.

4d. BUDGET COMMITTEE

Phil Wagner reported that the committee would start weekly meetings

in January to develop the 2013-14 budget. At present, the charges to the

committee remain essentially the same as last year: stay within the 2%

tax cap; use reserve funds prudently; retain program/AP classes; and,

avoid lay-offs. Please contact a committee member: Phil Wagner, John

Boogaard, Kelly Ferrente or Gary Sproul with comments or concerns.

4e. PTO UPDATE

Andrea Roelle representing PTO, reported on the last meeting and the

efforts to gather ideas and define the role of the organization in the

school and the community. The next meeting is scheduled on December

5, 2012 starting at 6:30PM in the small cafeteria of the High School.

4d. STUDENT BOARD

Ben Gerstner reported that the annual craft fair sponsored by the

MEMBER REPORT

senior class was successful. Student Council conducted a garage sale

during the craft fair using items donated by students and staff. Unsold

items were donated to the community clothes closet.

The Halloween party was great fun. Students of all age levels attended

and enjoyed all the activities provided, including the haunted house.

The high school play,

You Can’t Take It With You

, was very successful.

Many students and staff took part in the success of this production.

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4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Phil Wagner reported that he attended open house at Wayne Technical &

Career Center in Williamson. He is very impressed with the programs

offered to students.

Judi Buckalew voiced a special thanks to Interact Club members for their

help with the Rotary Pancake Dinner.

John Boogaard stated that cast members of the fall play went to GEVA to

see the professional production of

You Can’t Take It With You,

and felt

that the High School production was comparable.

5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto provided an extensive report on the efforts of

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

grade levels to complete curriculum mapping, science standards, K-8

Social Studies Framework, Math updates, Common Core Standards-

Based Report cards, Distance Learning Regional Pilots and Regents

Scoring changes.

5b. BUSINESS

Bob Magin reported that the collection of school taxes is finished

ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE

and the board should authorize him to return unpaid tax bills to the

County for collection. Additionally, there is a resolution on the agenda to

authorize the district to participate in a purchasing group with

approximately 500 NYS schools. Participation will give the district the

ability to purchase office, school and athletic supplies at large discounts.

He also provided a preliminary snapshot of various fixed costs

[healthcare premiums, TRS and ERS contributions] that the Budget

Committee will have to consider at they start budget development.

5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S

The district is celebrating Board of Education appreciation month.

UPDATE

John Walker provided a small personal gift to each board member thank

them for all of the work they do to maintain high educational, financial

and governance standards in the district. More is planned for the

December 18

meeting.

John Walker reported on the progress of discussing the educational

program with all teachers. He will continue to work on a grade level and

department level to get feedback from teachers and expect to have an

outline within the next six weeks. PTO will be hosting public forums for

community feedback. Administrative intern from SUNY Oswego are

gathering other data to be used for these presentations.

The State Education Department accepted the first draft of the district

APPR plan. There are corrections to be made before the final draft is

accepted.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Judi Buckalew moved and Kelly Ferrente moved and seconded the

following motions. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted yes

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2012.

November 13, 2012

6b. WARRANTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following Warrants:

#27 - $601,891.50

#28 - $62,187.62

#31 - $137,196.03

6c. RECOMMENDATIONS OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CSE AND CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations for the Committee on Special Education

dated October 10, 2012, October 11, 2012, October 24, 2012, October 25,

2012, October 29, 2012, and October 31, 2012, and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated October 9, 2012, and instructs the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the

following individuals identified by student number: 3081 12793 12196

12762 12272 11579 10845 11547 11740 10595 10133 13067 13068

13056 10498 12836 10356 12104 09872 09756 09983 09992 10402

10522 09083 10075 10098 10202 09661 11772 11598 11568 11818

IEP Amendments: 12767 12048 12766 12679 12931 09421 10330 09876

12960 11523 10338 10127

6d. SUBSTITUTES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the

District Clerk.

6e. TREASURER’S REPORTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Treasurer’s Reports for September 2012.

6f. NON-MONROE COUNTY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education] of the North Rose

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MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Wolcott Central School District hereby agrees to be a member of,

PROGRAM AGMT. CHANGE

and participate in, the Non-Monroe County Municipal School District

Program and furnish health benefits for certain of their officers,

employees/retirees and COBRA participants through such Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of North Rose -

Wolcott Central School District, in accordance with Sections 92-a and

119-o of the General Municipal Law, hereby enters into a Municipal

Cooperative Agreement to Provide Health Benefits through a

cooperative effort known as the Non-Monroe County Municipal School

District Program, and further authorizes Robert Magin, Business

Administrator, to sign such agreement on behalf of the North Rose -

Wolcott Central School District.

6g. COOPERATIVE BID

WHEREAS, it would be in the joint interest of the North Rose-

EDUCATIONAL DATA

Wolcott Central School District

to participate in cooperative bids

SERVICES INC.

for the purchase of various supplies, services, materials and

NY/ISLAND CORP. B ID

equipment, as Advertised by and awarded by the Clarkstown Central

School District acting as the Lead Agency, as provided by General

Municipal Law Section 119-0 and,

WHEREAS, each BOARD retains the legal authority to contract with

the successful Vendor(s) and shall not be bound by purchase contracts

or other agreements made by the other BOARD(S), therefore

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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of North Rose-Wolcott

Central School District hereby agrees to participate with other school

districts listed on the Educational Data Service, Inc. New York/Island

Cooperative Members roster in such cooperative bids.

6h. BASIC FINANCIAL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

STATEMENT/MGMT LTR.

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

accepts the Basic Financial Statements, Management Letter and

Corrective Action Plan for the year ending June 30, 2012.

6i1. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

VICTORIA CONVERSE

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

resignation of Victoria Converse as a Teacher Aide, effective November

2, 2012.

6i2. APT. LONG-TERM SUB

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

APRIL EMMERT

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of April Emmert as a .5 FTE long-term substitute English as

a Second Language teacher, , conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as

follows:

Certification: N, K, Gr. 1-6, Permanent

Start Date: October 22, 2012 to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

Salary: .5 of $197.25/day, prorated to start

6i3. APPT. BUS DRIVER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DONNA MILLS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Donna Mills as a Bus

driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 for 4 hrs./day, $14.50/hr.,

estimated 2012-13 wages of $10,778 prorated to actual days worked,

not including extra runs, effective November 14, 2012.

6i4. APPT STUDENT INTERN

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following student to participate in the Alternative Learning Center

Internship Program at $7.25/hr.: Catelyn Glerum.

6i5. AFTER THE BELL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROGRAM

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approved the appointment of Laurie Crippen as a Program Aid in the

After the Bell Program Aid for $10.00/hr. effective October 26, 2012.

6i6. CO-CURRICULAR APPTS.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved the

following co-curricular appointment:

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Title

Step/Yr

Salary

Malone

Sue

Musical Costumer

1 1

$359

6i7. APPT. CORRECTIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

ALEX RICHWALDER

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, having

accepted the resignation for the purpose of retirement from Cheryl

Richwalder, now approves the recall of Alex Richwalder from the

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established preferred eligibility list for the start of the 2012-13 school

year on August 28, 2012 as follows:

Certification: Professional Music

Tenure Area: Music

Probationary Period: December 18, 2007

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February 14, 2014 (adjusted

to actual time worked in the district)

Salary: Step E $42,847

COLLEEN ANTHONY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Civil Service Law, approves

the 26 week probationary appointment of Colleen Anthony as an

Occupational Therapy Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 as

follows:

Certification: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Probationary Period: August 28, 2012

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February 26, 2013

Salary: Step H, $26,548

6i7. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

STUDENT ACTIVITY CLUBS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes Michele Hoot to sign documents and checks for the Class of

2016, FBLA Club and the School Store from October 31, 2012 until

approximately November 30, 2012.

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

Correspondence RE: School Nutrition, Article from Lakeshore News RE:

School Nutrition, Article from Lakeshore News RE: Dig Pink!, Article

from Democrat & Chronicle RE: Poverty, Use of Facilities

8 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

High School senior, Zack Luckin spoke to the board about several things

that were of concern to him asking the Board to consider making

changes. The board thanked him and directed him to the individuals

who would help his get answers to his questions

9a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Philip Wagner moved and John Boogaard moved and seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

additions to the agenda of November 13, 2012.

9b. RETURN OF TAXES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TO THE COUNTY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the return of 2012 unpaid school taxes to Wayne County for

collection of payment.

At this time Kari Durham declared the meeting closed.

ADJOURNMENT

John Boogaard moved and Kelly Ferrente moved and seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted yes.

November 13, 2012

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

adjournment of the meeting at 8:55 PM.

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Clerk of the Board of Education