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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 12, 2013
7:00 PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kari Durham (8:25pm)
Kelly Ferrente, Danny Snyder, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner
Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and
approximately 15 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Brigette Henry
CALL TO ORDER
Philip Wagner, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
and led the Pledge of Allegiance,
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaarsd econded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. , CK.
ahoon
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 March 12, 2013.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Wagner asked Mchi ele Sullivan for an update on the Middle School.
Mrs. Sullivan reported that the staff development day on Monday was
time well spent working on developing more rigorous final exams.
She reported that mid-year data indicated that approximately 50% of
students are at or above grade level expectations.
Mr. Cahoon asked her about the percentage of student attendance. She
reported that there are -510 students per grade level absent each day.
4a. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Phil Wagner deferred this report to Robert Magin.
4b. POLICY COMMITTEE
Kelly Ferrente reported that the committee will be recommending a
number of policies for a first reading at the March
th
2m6eeting.
4c. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Judi Buckalew reported that the committee evriewed Board policy
relating to Extraclassroom Activity accounts, and is satisfied with it. The
committee will be making some recommendations for new procedures
to help club advisors and student treasurers. The internal audit is
scheduled for May 13, 2031.
4d. STUDENT BOARD
Ben Gerstner affirmed that school has been very eventful for students in
MEMBER REPORT
the High School in the wake of the death of Fred Dunn. Students are
dealing with the tragedy well and each day gets easier for them. He
thanked board members for being strong role models.
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Judi Buckalew commented that students should be lauded for the
maturity and decorum they have exhibited. They deserve a great deal of
praise for being intelligent, capable and thoughtful in how they have
dealt with tragedy.
4E. PTSO UPDATE
Erin Wanek reported that the Parent Teacher Student Organization had
donated funds to the Inventive Minds competition, which involves
elementary students. The next PTSO meeting is April 11 at 6:30 at the
High School. Kaaen
r Thompson, Technology Coordinator, will be guest
speaker at this meeting.
4f.
OTHER GOOD NEWS
Judi Buckalew reported that North RoseW - olcott Elementary students
performed admirably at the Inventive Minds competition, taking first,
second and third places.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Judi Buckalew moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following motion.
RETIRE: TERRI FITZMAURICE
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignatior
on tfhe purpose of
retirement fromTerr i Fitzmaurice, effective with the close of business
on June 30, 2013.
5b.LE TTER OF INTENT TO
Danny Snydermoved and Gary Sprousl econded the following motion.
RETIRE: DALE BINGGELI
The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignatior
on tfhe purpose of
retirement fromDale Binggeli, effective with the close of sbinuess on
June 30, 2013.
5b.LE TTER OF INTENT TO
John Boogaard moved andRob ert Cahoon seconded the following
RETIRE: NEIL THOMPSON
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignatior
on tfhe purpose of
retirement fromNei l Thompson, effective July 1, 2013.
5d. CURRICULUM AND
Cinda Lisanto reported on the staff development initiatives that took
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shape on the March 11 conference day.
She discussed important points in a memo from the Deputy
Commissioner regarding implementation of the Common Core Learning
Standards. She summarized by pointing out that much of the curriculum
development taking place is the district is outlined in this directive.
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She provided board members with a chart of the curriculum
vierw
e
cycle.
Additionally, she reported that Katy Lumb, who is an administrative
intern, is working on a required curriculum component of educating
students and parents on the changed in common core standards and
testing expectations.
5e. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin began his pesr entation of the firstd raft of the 2013-2014
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budget by recapping the charges the board gave to te h Budget
Committee at the start of the process. He discussed prseopod
expenditures, revenue, state aid and reserve accounts. He asked board
members to study the information provided ask questions of Budget
Committee members.
Mr. Magin reviewed reserve accounts, their prpuose and the ability of
the board ot expend funds from those accounts. Using limitedm oney
from some accounts would help funtd he budget gap.
In addition to the budget, the ballot will include a proposito
ion t
purchase new school buses and a proposition to establish a new school
bus reserve account.
5f. SUPERINTENDENT’S
John Walker shared a thank you note from Pastor Dan for the
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recognition he received as a dedicated supporter of students and staff.
Mr. Walker recognized Merr-yGo-Round Playhouse for the theatrical
performances they provide to our students. They are aligned to state
learning standards and are centered on current grade level topics.
Mr. Walker gave kudos to the large number of volunteersts u– dents,
staff and community who donated time and efforo t sterve over 435
people from the Cougar Cupboard food pantry and Food Link dona. tion
Four thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds of food were distributed
to over 100 households in the district.
The board has charged the Superintendent with gatherining formation
on theconc ept of regional a high school. At a recent meeting in Albany,
John Walker attended a session chira ed bySta te Education officials
where the discussion centered ont his concept.
He provided highlights of the discussion and reported thnatei ther the
State Education Department or the State Legislature and Governor were
prepared to support moving to ist heducational model.
Kari Durham joined the meeting at this time.
Mr. Wagner asked for a vote on oCnsent Agenda items, and to include an
additional resolution presented for Board consideration at the meeting.
It is listed as item 6h13.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
motions including item 6h13 -resignation. The motions passed with a
unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Ferrente, D.
Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wag. ner
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 ofF ebruary 12, 2013.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Meeting Minutes ofF ebruary 26, 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:
# 47 - $ 65,451.75
#51 -$ 26,410.45
#53 -$106,6 21.08
#54 -$146,1 03.33
#56 -$ 11,316.91
#57 -$710,2 74.73
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 onS pecial Education dated
February 6, 2013, February 13, 2013, February 27, 2013, and March 1,
2013, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated
February 12, 2013, and February 26, 2013, and instructs the
Superintendent to implement the recommenatdions on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student numbe
1
r
2
:
890
13014
12684
13085 11876 12098
12226 12063 12555 08473 08316 12680
09421
10333
11483
11340
12691
11573
10232 10233
113 03 11156
IEP Amendments: 12896 12826
12272 12048
11714
11570
10194
6d. SUBSTITUTES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools andp ursuant to Education Law, approves the
individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
District Clerk.
6e. TRASURER 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 January 2013.
6f. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
AND
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Lawappr, oves the
Single Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2012. BE IT further
Resolved, that the board accepts the Corrective Action Plan.
6g. COOPRERATIVE SELF-
WHEREAS, aC ooperative Self-Insurance Plan for Workers'
INSURED PLAN
Compensation, pursuant to Section 11-90 of the General Municipal Law
WORKERS’COM PENSATION
has been established through the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Area
Schools Workers' Compensation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education conucdel s that it would be in the best
interest of the district to participate in the Plan, now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED that the district enter into membership in the Plan
pursuant to Section 119-0 of the General Municipal Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief School Administrator be and
hereby is authorized and instructed to execute the necessary documents
on behalf of the district to participate in said Plan.
6h1. CREATION OF TEACHER
Whereas, the North Ros-eWolcott Central School District has determined
AIDE POSITION
that it is necessary establish other positions according to Wayne County
Civil Service Rules, and therefore;
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby establishes the
following classified civil service positions effectivMe arch 13, 2013:
Position
Classification
Teacher Aide
non-competitive
6h2 APPT. LT SUBT EACHER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, uproen
commendation of the
MICHALE GROTH
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
appointment of Michael Groth 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 Math -712
Appointment Date: February 8, 2013
Salary: $197.25/day
6h3. APPT. LT SUB TEACHER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ADAM BISHOP
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
appointment of Adam Bishop as a long rm
te substitute teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Initial Childhood Ed Gr. 61 -
Appointment Date: March 4, 2013
Salary: $197.25/day
6h4 APPT. LT SUB TEACHER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
LOIS FIEGL
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
appointment of Lois Fiegl 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: Permanent Music K-12
Appointment Date: March 4, 2013
Salary: $197.25/day
6h5 APPT. TEACHER AIDE
Be it resolved that thBe oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
TYLER INTERLICHIA
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Laapw proves the
26 week probationary appointment of Tyler Interlichia as a Teacher
Aide, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87f or 7 hr/day, $9.75/hr.
for a total annual salary of up to $12,968, prorated to start date of March
13. 2013.
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6h5 APPT. FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
HELPER: ELIZABETH EFAW
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Laapw proves the
26 week probationary appointment of Elizabeth Efaw as a Food Service
Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80 1.11 and Part 87f or 3 hrs/day, $9.75 hr,
for a total annual salary of up to $5,441, prorated to state ofd atMe arch
18, 2013.
6h7. PERMANENT APPT.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
LISA BORWN
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
permanent appointment of Lisa Brown as a Food Service Helper,
effective March 20, 2013.
6h8. APPT ADVANTAGE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
STAFF: PAMELA MUNDY
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individual to work in the Advantage/After The Bell Program:
Pam Mundy as a Teaching Assistant for $12.00/h, r.effective March 13,
2013.
6h9.ATHELTICS/FITNESS APPTS.B e it resolved that the Board of Education, upono rmemc endation of the
REC ATTENDANT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
BENJAMIN GERSTNER
appointment of Ben Gerstner as a Recreation Attendant for 7.25/hr.
effective March 14, 2013.
APPT. LIFEGUARD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendn atof
io the
CHELSEA GALUSKI
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
appointment of the following individual as lifeguard, effective March 13,
2013: Chelsea Galuski @ $7.25/hr.
COACHING APPT.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following appointments for the 2012-2013 school year: Kate Atkins
JV Softball Coach Step 1/ Year 1
$2013
6h10.APPT. WELLNESS COORD. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
JOLENE CASELLI
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
appointment of Jolene Caselli as the Wellness Coordinator for the 2-012
2013 school year at a stipend of $419.00.
6h11. APPR CERTIFICATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, cwertifies that
the following Administrators have completed the Danielson rubric for
APPR and have thep roficient knowledge and understanding to perform
classroom observations:
Jennifer Hayden
Michele Sullivan
June Muto
Kathy Hoyt
Paul Benz
Kathy Goolden
Megan Paliotti Cinda Lisanto
Robert Magin
6h12.CURRICULUM COUNCIL.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
APPT : ROSA FOX
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the following to serve on Curriculum Council for the 20-212013 school
year effective February 26, 2013, at a prorated
tipsend of $623.00
Lead Teachers
Area
Rosa Fox
Music
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6h13. LTR OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ELIZABETH EFAW
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
resignation of Elizabeth Efaw as a Cleaner, effective March 17, 2013.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
John Boogaard asked for an overview of APPR.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
BOCES Board Meeting Minutes for January 2013
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one spoke to the Board about discussions during this meeting.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Danny Snyder moved and Philip Wagnesr econded the following motion.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.
Cahoon, K. uDrham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner .
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, awpproves
that the meeting go to Executive Session at 9:0 0 PM for the purpose of
discussing the employment history of a particular person.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at9 :45 PM.
John Boogaard initiated a discussion about facilities needs for the K-6, 7-
12 instructional model.
At 9:52 PM Kari Durham declared the meeting closed.
ADJOURNMENT
Philip Wagner moved andJo hn Boogaard seconded the following
motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, Ku. rDham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.
Wagner.
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 592 : PM.
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Clerk of the Board of Education