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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
7:00 PM
AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kari Durh, Damanny
Snyder, Gary Sprou, l Philip Wagner (7:55 PM)
Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and
approximately 100 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Kelly Ferrente, Brigette Henr. yPhilip Wagner
PRESENTATION
John Walker introduced Rev. Daniel Corretore, affectionately called
Pastor Dan by everyone in the North Rose
W- olcott Community. Mr.
Walker spoke of Pastor Dan dedication to the youth of the community
and his tireless efforts to be a positive role model.
Pastor Dan thanked everyone and said that he is honored to be
recognized for his effort to build a strong community. He asked the
audience to find extra time to support children and young adults as the
efforts will keep the community strong.
President Kari Durham presented Pastor Dan with a plaque as
Recognition of Distni guished Service in grateful appreciation for his
outstanding dedicated service to our children and our community.
Additionally, he was presented with a banner signed by students, staff
and board members.
John Walker announced that the Board meeting wuldo commence.
Guests were welcome to stay or to move to the lobby for light
refreshments.
CALL TO ORDER
Kari Durham President called the meeting to order at 6:4P7 M and led
the Pledge of Allegiance,
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Judi uBckalew seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. Sproul voted yes
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant o tEducation Law, approves the
agenda ofFeb ruary 12, 2013.
4a. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Judi Buckalew reported on the Audit Committee meeting.
4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE
No report was given
4c. CURRICULUM COUNCIL
This report will be given by Cinda Lisanto, Director of Curriculum
4d. STUDENT BOARD
Ben Gerstner reported that the second semester started well at the
MEMBER REPORT
High School. The school play,
Curtains The Musi
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cheduled for
March 1 & 2, 2013. Board Members received a complimentary ticket.
4e. PTSO UPDATE
No report was given.
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4f.
OTHER GOOD NEWS
Kari Durham gave kudos for the Middle School musical,
Groovy.
She
reported on various team competitions and seioctnals.
5a.LTR OF INTENT TO RETIRE: John Boogaard moved andRob ert Cahoon seconded the following
GEORGIANNA BARTHOLOMEW
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. Sproul voted . yes
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Georgianna Bartholomew, effective with the close of
business on June 30, 2013.
5b. LTR OF INTENT TO RETIRE Judi Buckalewmoved andDanny seconded the following motion. The
CAROL QUILL
vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham, D.
Snyder, G. Sproul voted ye. s
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Carol Quill, effective with tchle ose of business on June
30, 2013.
5c. LTR OF INTENT TO RETIRE John Boogaard moved andGa ry Sproulsec onded the following motion.
NANCY AESCH
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham,
D. Snyder, G. Sproul voted .y es
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Nancy Aesch, effective with the close of business on
June 30, 2013.
5d. LTR OF INTENT TO RETIRE Robert Cahoon moved and Danny Snyder seconded the following
PAMELA MUNDY
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. Sproul voted . yes
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Pamela Mundy, effectivwe ith the close of business on
June 30, 2013.
5e. LTR OF INTENT TO RETIRE John Boogaard moved andGr ay Sproulsec onded the following motion.
VICKIE KRUL
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham
D. Snyder, G. Sproul voted .y es
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Vickie Krul, effecvte i with the close of business on July
12, 2013.
5a. CURRICULUM AND
Cinda Lisanto reported that Curriculum Council has planned for the
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INSTRUCTION UPDATE
March Superintendent’s Conference Day [March 11] and will be building
based. The Council has been
working on ways to inform students of the
changed in the Learning Standards. SED is developing information for
teachers to use to explain the changes to parents.
Administration has been working with the administrative teams from
Lyons, Clyde-Savannah, Newark and Sodus to polish their skills on
classroom observations. It will help have efficient, effective
conversations with teachers to help them refleoct n the contents of the
observation.
5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin reported that he has finhied
s the first draft of the budget. He
UPDATE
reported the possibility of a slight increase in state aid which would help
compensate for increasing expenses. The budget committee is
scheduled to meet on February 13 to work on expenditures.
Mr. Magin reported that he will be meeting with district financial
advisors to develop a plan for possible capital project funding.
Additionally, he will be presenting this plan at the February 26, 2013
board meeting for discussion and possible decision on prom
graand
facilities needs.
5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker reported on a meeting with area Town Highway
UPDATE
representatives and the district’s transportation department personnel.
He thanked bus drivers for the exceptional job of safely delivering
students home during a recent storm.
The board charged John Walker with gathering financial information for
the operating costs for each building, including utilities, busing, and
maintenance and staffing. In response, the board received information
entitled K-6 to 7-12 Program Data: Savings and Impacts. The
presentation has been made a part of the minutes.
Mr. Walker prefaced the presentation by saying that the district must
position itself financially and programmatically with insightful building
capacity needs. There is real possibility that the district may not exist in
10 -15 years without proper planning of program and exploration to
change to a K-6 and 7-12 configuration.
After the presentation John Boogaard asked for clarification of
information offered on staffC/ lass size break points.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Judi Buckalewmoved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. BuckRalew. Cah, oon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. Sproul 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 January 15, 2013.
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:
#45 - $35,454.07 #48 - $361,604.48
#50 - $747,075.45
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6c. 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, approves the recommendations for the Committee on Special
Education dated January 9, 2013, January 10, 2013, Januar6y ,1 2013,
January 23, 2013, January 24, 2013, January 31, 2013, and February 4,
2013, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated January
8, 2013, and February 5, 2013, and instructs the Superintendent to
implement the recommendations on behalf fot he following individuals
identified by student number:
12945 12457 12677 13076 12767
12896 12826
11484 11152
10297
10597
10918
11223
11275
11184
11177 12765 13069
12696 13030
10127
09082 10338
11025
11335
11013 11179
11313
12698
12077
11722 11872
13067
12671
12679 11303
IEP Amendments 13121 12272
10133
11273
11303
12679
13106
12163 10534
12691
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 REPORT
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 December 2012.
6f. APPROVAL OF POLICIES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following policies:
1330 – Public Access to Records
3420 – Anti-Harassment in the School District
5410 – Purchasing
6551 – Family Medical Leave Act
7611 – Children with Disabilities
7620 – Students with Disabilities Participating in School District
Programs
7621 – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
7630 – Appointment and Training of Committee on Special Education
Members
7670 – Impartial Due Process Hearing/Selection oIf mpartial Hearing
Officers
6g. WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on Februar, y 21013 at a
hotel in the Wayland Cohocton NY area, with overnight accommodations
being funded by the varsity activity account and transportation provided
by school bus.
6h1. APPT. LT SUBSTITUTE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendn atof
io the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
appointment of Benjamin Dlugosh as a long term substitute teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87 afs ollows:
Certification: Initial CE -16
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Appointment Date: February 12, 2013
Salary: $197.25/day
6h2. APPT. CORRECTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approvthes
e
26 week probationary appointment of Susan Wren as a Teacher Aide,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87 for 10 month/yr., 7
hrs./day, $10.50 /hr., $9.75/hr. estimated 2012 -13 wages of $12,968
prorated to actual days worked, effective December 19, 2012.
6h3. APPT. BUS DRIVER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
26 week probationary appointment of Lee Campbell as a bus driver
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87 for 5 hrs. day,
$14.50/hr., estimated total salary of $13,485 prorated to $5,800
(estimated) for 2012-13 , effective February 13, 2013.
6h4. APPT LIFEGUARD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
appointment of the following individual as lifeguard, effectiFeve bruary
13, 2013:
Elizabeth Fox @ $7.25/hr.
6h5. PERMANENT APPT.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
COLLEEN ANTHONY
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
permanent appointment of Colleen Anthony as an Occupational
Therapist Assistant, effective February 26, 2013.
JENNIFER McKOWN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
permanent appointment of Jennifer McKown as a Teacher Aide, effective
February 26, 2013.
LISA KNORR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
permanent appointment Lisa Knorr as a Bus Driver, effective February
26, 2013.
ELIZABETH EFAW
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
permanent appointment of Elizabeth Efaw as Ca leaner, effective March
2, 2013.
7.INFORM ATION ITEMS
The following information was given to the boarWd: FL BOCES Board
Minutes: December 2012, WFL BOCES Board Minutes: January 2013,
Cold Weather Guidelines,Fo odlink Mobile Food Pantry Flye, rCougar
Cupboard-Kid Friendly Food Pantr, y
The Advocate
January 2013
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Jason Wanek commented that great teachers make a difference in the
delivery of program, regardless of building /grade configurationt . I
would benefit the district to reward good teachers as incentive to keep
them working in this district.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wer agvnoted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
executive session at 8:00 PM for the specific purpose of discussing the
employment history of a particular person.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at
8PM
:50 .
9a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Philip Wagner moved and Gary Sprousl econded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham,
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 Educaotn i Law, approves the
additions to the agenda of February 12, 2013.
9b. DISCIPLINE CHARGES
Philip Wagner moved andJu di Buckalewse conded the following motion.
OF A SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Durham,
D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes
WHEREAS, John Walker, Superintendent of the North RoWseo-lcott
Central School District (hereinafter referred to as “District”) has
pursuant to Article X, Seniority, Job Security, Etc, Section C. Dise cipof lin
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, XX; and,
WHEREAS, Section 75 (2) of the New York Civil Service Law vipdreos 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 charges are
preferred, or by a deputy or other person designated by such officer or
body in writing for that purpose; da n
WHEREAS, John Walker, Superintendent of the District has
recommended the appointment of Mr. Alfred Riccio, as a designated
hearing officer;
NOW THEREFORE, let it be resolved, that the Board of Education by
resolution dated February 12, 2013, doesh ereby accept and adopt the
charges as presented by the Superintendent of Schools and does appoint
said Alfred Riccio as its designated hearing officer pursuant to Section
75(2) of the Civil Service Law and to hold a hearing to be scheduled on
or about April 11, 2013, [or as otherwise scheduled] on the charges
preferred by John Walker against said classified civil service employee
XX and dated February12, 2013; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Alfred Riccio, Hearing Officer is to
make a record of such hearing which shall, with his recommendations,
be referred to this Board for review and decision, and,
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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 XX
for thirty- (30) calendar days without pay effective on the date that XX is
served with the Charges; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that thBe oard of Education directs the
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 XX at
her first reasonable opportunity.
At this time Kari Durham declared the meeting closed.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
Durham, D. Snyder, G. SproPu. l, 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
adjournment of the meeting at
8:5PM3 .
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Clerk of the Board of Education