January 15, 2013

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 15, 2013

6:30 PM

SMALL CAFETERIA OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kari Durh, a(m6:36 PM)

Kelly Ferrente, Danny Snyder, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner

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

approximately 35 guests.

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Vice President called the meeting to order at 65 :3PM and

led the Pledge of Allegiance,

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Judi Buckalew moved and Gary Sproul moved the following motion. The

vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham, K.

Ferrente, 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 January 15, 2013.

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discussed the

input from Curriculum Council on the future of instructional programs in

the district. wTo essential questions have been presented to stakeholder

groups: what type of insrtuctional program do we envision as vital for

our students to be competitive in tomorrow’s wo, rland d, how do we

design and configure our instructionapl rograms?

The charge to Curriculum Council was to discuss whether or not they

can support the data collected. erThe was overwhelming support for the

first two structuresl isted in the Summary of Group Response data

(attached): Technology Integration & Utilization -K12, and Instructional

Offerings, Integrity, Rigor K12-. The following points were made:

- Technology requirements across K-12 are becoming more demanding.

- State assessments will be online by 201-415.

-Stu dents need to be able to compete in the college and career markets.

- Increase access to technology on a daily bas, iinstegrated across the K-

12 curriculum.

- Instructional offerings: vocational tracks to educate Middle School

students on what careers are available and what skills e nareeded to

pursue the career.

- AP offerings, honors and enrichment- 1K2. Must promoe t and increase

rigor at the elementary level so that students are prepared with -AP

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courses.

Emotions came into play when discussing Instructional Structures &

Supports. There will never be consensus on this portion of the data

collected. Ms. Lisanto stated that in hindsight, if the Board of Education

that decided to close Florentine Hendrick Elementary building had made

an emotional decision, it would have been the wrong decision. Having

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grades K-4 in the same building has promoted seamless instctriou n

resulting in higher test scores. Less transition of students from one

building to another promotes better instructional programs, better

learning. The following points were made:

- The most ideal opportunity for instructional cohesiveness would be

one main campus. There would be less replication of services. Less

bussing issues, cohesive start and end times and better collaboration.

- If one campus is not feasible then a- 6 Kand 7-12 program.

Overwhelming consensus that grade 5 isp art of an elementary building.

Better and increased collaboration for K6– .

- 7-12 would allow students better access to computer labs, technology

and science labs.

- Need to maintain program and enhance instruction to help students

move forward.

There is overwhelmni g support from Curriculum Council to support the

first two structures of the data presented. What the best configuration

to support program, andw hat the financial impact might be are

conversations for the board.

4a. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES Michele Sullivan reported that disciplinary referrals are 25% over the

same time period of last year. Scheduling for next year has started.

Instructional periods will be made longer.

Jennifer Hayden reported that she is participating in erinvtiews for a

special education teacher. Budget figures are being compiled. Reading

and vocabulary testing are being completed and kindergarten screening

plans are being completed.

Paul Benz reported that teachers can no longer score their own subject

area Regents and SLO (Student Learning Objective) assessments. North

Rose -Wolco tt will be teaming up with Sodus to score exams.

Scheduling for next year has started.

g8rade transition days/parent

night are scheduled in February.

Scott Baker reporetd that the Safety Committee met and he reported his

findings on a student survey he recently conducted of how safe Middle

School and High School students feel during the day. While the results

were that most students feel safe, the committee will be ewrevini g the

district emergency procedures for each building.

Megan Paliotti reported that she is evaluating o-ofut-district placements

to ensure students are placed in the best educational setting. She will be

working with pre-kindergarten students for placement next year.

Kathy Goolden provided the board with a diagram on differentiated

instruction.

Neil Thompson reported that he is working with High School guidance

counselors to determine which students will benefit from the targeted

instruction offered in ALC. The results of Regents and SLO exams will

determine student placement.

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Kathy Hoyt reported that winter sports programs are th-rqeuearters

through the season. She is working on Regents Exam schedule.

4b. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Phil Wagner reported that the work of this committee is on hold pending

the presentation at the January 29, 2013 board meeting.

John Walker stated that the Board is charged with making the decision

on the future of the structur5al integrity of the district. Ther d Bohaas

awesome power to direct the future education of the district and the

future of the community. It is an incredible responsibility and one that

no board member should take carelessly or without considering all the

facts provided.

The Board has been working through a myriad of information presented

and discussed over the last ten months. Building configuration scenarios

and the associated costs will be presented at the January 29 2013

meeting by architect, SEI Design, and construction management ugp,

Campus Construction. The Board will have all the information necessary

to make a decision for the future of education in the community.

The final vote by the full Board will provide the Buildings & Grounds

Committee with an agenda for future meetngsi .

4c. BUDGET COMMITTEE

Phil Wagner reported that the committee is meeting weekly to develop

the budget for 2013-2014.

4d. SAFETY COMMITTEE

This report was part of Scott Baker’s presentation.

4e. PTO UPDATE

Erin Wanek reported that the organizatiohn as been renamed to PTSO:

Parent Teacher Student Organization. The PTSO distributed a survey

with ideas on a concentrated charge for the educational support

organization. Advocating for enrichment programs at the elementary

level was chosen. The organization will make efforts to engage local

businesses in supporting education.

4f. STUDENT BOARD

Ben Gerstner reported that student work submitted for the Scholastic

Art Competition In Syracuse netted 30+ awards in photography,

drawing, ceramics, and glass opjrects. Additionally, Ceramics Guild first

and second place awards were given to Erin Lockley and Makayla

Webber, respectively.

Conner Burry was featured on WROC Channel 8 News in a segment

entitled, Scholastic Arts Spotlight.

Ben presented the findings of a survey conducted by Student Council

regarding program, instructional offerings and instructional structures.

The survey results have been made a part of the minutes.

4g. GOOD NEWS

Phil Wagner and Kari Durham shadowed students for a day hat

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School. It was a great experience!

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John Boogaard reported that he attended a Syracuse University

basketball game with students from another district. He was

impr4essed by the coach’s instructions for good behavior and district

representation.

5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reported on the December 21, 2012 conference

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

day , which was inc ollaboration with Sodus, Newark, ClydSea-vannah

and North Rose -W olcott.

5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin reported that the Audit Committee will meet soon.

UPDATE

They will review the Extraclassroom and Single Audit Reports for June

30, 2012. These reports will be presented to the full board for review

and approval in early March.

5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S

John Walker reported the news of Carol Sharp’s death. She was

UPDATE

a secretary at Florentine Hendrick Elementary for many years and the

mother of past board member, Kathy DeAngelis. He also reported the

death of Art Kracke, a Food Service Heelpr at North Rose- Wolcott

Elementary.

The North Rose - Wolcott Elementary Counseling Center is fully staffed.

Katy Lumb is finishing an administrative internship and will be

mentored by Cinda Lisanto in Curriculum and Instruction. This

internship isbei ng funded by a grant.

Congratulations to Conner Burry! Thanks, also to the entir1e 2 Kmu- sic

staff for helping Conner grow.

John Boogaard and Judi Buckalew made changes to the minutes of

December 18, 2012.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

John Boogaard moveda nd Philip Wagner seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner vo. ted 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 December 18, 2012as amended.

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:

#40- $325,322.33

#4-$1372,420.43

#4-3$20,960.33

#4-4

$325,583.39

6c. TREASURER’S REPORT

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

Superintendent of Schoos l and pursuant to Education Law approves the

Treasurer’s Reports for November 2012.

6d. RECOMMENDATIONS OF

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

CSE AND CPSE

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, apvpes

ro the

recommendations for the Committee on Special Education dated

January 15, 2013

December 12, 2012, December 18, 2012, December 19, 2012, January 3,

2012, and January 7, 2013, and the Committee on PreSchool Special

Education dated December 18, 2012, and January 2, 230, 1 and instructs

the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the

following individuals identified by student number: 124971 3115

12547 12312 13065

10180

09385 10130

08250

12440

11752

11231

11732 11860

12479

11209 12553

12062

13068

11464 12157

IEP Amendments

124311 3106

12680

6e. 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.

6f. 8TH GRADE HONORS TRIP

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Middle School Honor’s trip to New York, New York on May 9–12, 2013

with transportation and security provided by Port Bay Travel, a private

busing company. The trip will be supervised by Michele Sullivan, Kristin

DeFeo, Crystal Weigand, Rosa Fox, Shannon lLaiaCr and a number

parent chaperones. The cost of theatre tickets will be supported through

the Arts in Education program, and the district will incur no cost for this

trip.

6g1. CORRECTION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendn atof

io the

RESIGNATION DATE:

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

LAURIE STEVENS

resignation of Laurie Stevens as a special education teacher, effective

January 4, 2013.

6g2. RESIGNATION:

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

SHARON MASTRANGELO

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

resignation of Sharon Mastrangelo as a Food Service Helper effective

December 30, 2012.

6g3. CHANGE START DATE:

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

ANNETTE GILBERT

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Annette Gilbert 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: Initial CE Grades -6

Appointment Date: January 7, 2013 M– ay 28, 2013

Salary: $197.25/day

6g4. APPT. LT SUBSTITUTE

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

TRACY NICHOLS

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Tracy Nichols 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: Initial CE Grades -6

Appointment Date: Approximately February 15, 2013 A– pril 8, 2013

Salary: $197.25/day

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6g5. APPT. LT SUBSTITUTE

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

ASHLEY MALCHOFF

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Ashley Malchoff as a long term substitute teacher,

conditional upon a criminal history record check caorc ding to

Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Initial CE Grades -6

Appointment Date: January 28 –J une 21, 2013

Salary: $39,450 prorated to start date

6g6. ABOLISH NON-

Whereas, the North Ros-eWolcott Central SchoolDi strict has determined

INSTRUCTIONAL POSITION

that for reasons of economy and efficiency it is necessary to abolish a

position in the classified civil service; and therefore,

Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the

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sition effective

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Food Service Helper

Non-competitive

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6g7. 21ST CENTURY GRANT/

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

ADVANTAGE AFTERSCHOOL

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves B.

PROGRAM COORD.

James Fisher to work in the 21st Century Grant/Advantage After School

Program at $30.00/hr. effective January 16, 2013.

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with board members:

Lake Shore News Articles, The Advocate, December 2012.

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Erin Wanek spoke to the board about moving curriculum and program

in a direction that would make North Rose

W- olcott stand out. She

suggested that there be a concentration on computer sciences. She

reported major growth projections for all aspects of this area.

Mrs. Wanek alsos uggested that alumni be surveyed for insight on how

well program prepared them for their future endeavors.

Cary Merritt stated thatC ougar Cupboard is sponsoring Foodlink Mobile

Food Pantry on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 24 PM– at the High

School. North Rose -W olcott District residents who are in need of food

assistance are eligible to parictipate. Electromark employees will

volunteer to help distribute food.

Kari Durham declared the meeting closed at 8:43 PM.

ADJOURNMENT

Kelly Ferrente moved and Danny Snyder seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham,

K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner vot. ed yes

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 8:4PM3 .

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Clerk of the Board of Education