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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    APRIL 9, 2013
    7:00 PM
    ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
    PRESENT:
    Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, , Kari Durham Kelly Ferrente, Danny
    Snyder, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner
    Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and
    approximately 25 guests.
    ABSENT/EXCUSED
    Robert Cahoon
    CALL TO ORDER
    Kari Durham President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led
    the Pledge of Allegiance.
    1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Judi Buckalew moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following motion.
    The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, K.
    Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, uponc ormemendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    agenda ofAp ril 9, 2013.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Marvin Stewart asked about safety of students, staff and the public while
    on school grounds and in school buildings. Hfe errreed to a report given
    by School Resource Official, Scott Baker. Mrs. Durham told him that his
    concerns would be discussed at the next Safety Committee meeting.
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    Kelley Allen, Howard Skinner, Shelly Patterson, MJaro yG underson and
    JJ Newman presented an overview of art classes and the connection of
    students work to ELA, vocabulary, art history, design observation and
    literature. They highlighted student work for various art shows and
    award winners.
    4a. STUDENTB OARD
    Ben Gerstner reported on a new initiative at the High School that
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    puts emphasis on being on time for school and for classes and is aimed
    at preparing students for the responsibilities and rigors of college.
    4b. GOOD NEWS
    Kari Durham reported that Poetry Café at North Rose
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    Elementary school was great. Spring sports started!
    Congratulations to Ben Gerstner, Student Board Member, who received a
    scholarship from the University of Rochester. It is a great
    accomplishment for him as well as fort he district. It affirms thatth e
    rigor of classroom instruction combined with personal ambition and
    hard work, our studentcs an achieve boundless goals.
    4c. OTHER:
    Judi Buckalew reported no the lastAu dit committee meeting. SED had
    mandated that all schools in New York have both internal and external
    audits. The mandate has acnhged and school districts with enrollment of
    less than 1,500stude nts no longer have to perform an internal audit.
    The Audit Committee has recommended that the district no longer
    perform the internal audit.
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    Judi Buckalew reported that Bob Magin andR obert Galloway did a
    presentation at a recent Rotarly uncheon on school transportation.
    5a. CURRICULUM AND
    Cinda Lisanto reported on BOCES workshops that addressed
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    core curriculum modules for ELA and Math instruction. Curriculum
    Council has looked at the modules and determined that theye noar
    better than what has been developed in-district. They will be used as a
    resource to adapt current curriculum.
    5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin announced that the golf range was open for the
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    season. He stated that preliminary work would begin the week of April
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    in preparation for the external audit.
    Mr. Magin iniitated a discussion of thein crease in projected state aida nd
    stated the recommendations he reecived from the Budget Committee for
    the 2013 -14 budget. He thanked the committee members for their
    diligent work to develop a budget with no increase in ttahx e levy.
    ADOPT 2013 -14 BUDGET
    Philip Wagner moved and Gary Sprousl econded the following motion.
    The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, K.
    Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner vo. ted yes
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upoen
    cormmendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education wLa, approves the
    proposed 2013 -2014 Budget in the amount o$f 25,713,084.
    APPROVE REAL PROPERTY
    Philip Wagner moved andKelly Ferrente seconded the following
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    motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J.
    Buckalew, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted
    yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon
    ecormmendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    North Rose-Wolcott Central School District’s Real Property Tax Report
    Card for the 2013-2014 tax year.
    BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
    Judi Buckalew moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following motion.
    The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, K.
    Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner vo. ted yes
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, determines
    that the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Account is overfunded and
    authorizes the appropriation of $125,000 from this account to the
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    2014
    General Fund budge. t
    5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    John Walker reported that the district has received a giin ftk ind
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    in the amount of $10,000 from Dr.Ch umpol Phornprapha, who was an
    exchange student in our district voer 30 years ago.T he gift will be uesd
    at the Middle School to enhance student learning through the use of
    technology.
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    Mr. Walker reported on a meeting with the Education Outreach
    Committee of the Wolcott Chamber of Commee.
    rc A career day is being
    planned at the High Schooln ext school year that will highlight
    employment opportunities in the community.
    The Buildings & Grounds committee will meet with SEI Design and
    Campus Constructionto continue to gather costs to help the board make
    a decision for the future of the distr. ict
    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    Judi Buckalewmoved and John Boogaard seconded the following
    motions. The motions passed with unanimous votes. J. Boogaard, J.
    Buckalew, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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 March 26, 2013.
    6b. WARRANTS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommaention
    d of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrants:
    #60 - $54,424,35
    #62 - $123,696.75
    6c. RECOMMENDATIONS OF
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon
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    recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to
    Education Law, approves the recommendations for the Committee on
    Special Education dated March 19, 2013, March 20, 2013, March 21,
    2013 and March 27, 2013, and the Committee on PreSchool Special
    Education dated March 19, 2013, and March 26, 2013, and instructs the
    Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
    following individuals identified by student numbe1r2: 531
    12672
    12795 12194
    13084
    13116
    12966
    12343 12826
    12445 09756 12236 10444 10130
    11679 11677
    10639
    13060 12931
    12235 09746 IEP Amendments 11153
    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 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 February 2013.
    6f. APPROVAL OF POLICIES
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
    following policies:
    #3231 -Complaints & Grievances by Employees
    #5510 -Accounting of Funds
    #5681 -Hazard Communication Standard
    #5760 -Qualifications of Bus Drivers
    #6120 -Equal Employment Opportunity
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    #6212 -Certification & Qualifications
    #6216 -Disciplining of Tenured Teacher or Certified Personnel
    #6480 -Determination of Employment Status: Independent Contractor
    #6550 -Leaves of Absence
    #6551 -Family & Medical Leave Act
    #7121 -Diagnostic Screening of Students
    #7130 -Entitlement to AttendA- ge & Residency
    #7221 -Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs
    #7511 -Immunization of Students
    #7513 -Administration of Medication
    #7618 -Declassification of Students with Disabilities
    #7660 -Parent Involvement for Children with Disabilities
    #8230 -Instructional Programs: Driver Ed, Gifted & Talented Education
    and Physical Education
    6g1. PERMANENT APPTS.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    BRIAN TINSLEY
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
    permanent appointment of Brian Tinsley as a Cleaner, effective April 17,
    2013.
    STEPHEN BENTLEY
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education La, wapproves the
    permanent appointment of Stephen Bentley as a Bus Driver, effective
    April 17, 2013.
    6g2. CO-CURRICULAR APPT.
    Be it resolved that the Boarof
    d Education, upon recommendation of the
    Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Laapw proves the
    following co=curricular appointment for the 201-22013 school year:
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    Schultz
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    Stage Advisor 1
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    $944
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    Two publications/articles were shared with thBe oard.
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
    Cary Merritt reported that CougaCr upboard distribute 505 bags of food
    to 124 families prior to spring break. The food was delivered by
    students to 6 distribution points throughout the North RosWe ol- cott
    community.
    ADJOURNMENT
    John Boogaard moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
    motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J.
    Buckalew, 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
    adjournment of the meeting at8 :00 PM.
    _________________________________________________________
    Clerk of the Board of Education

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