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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 24, 2013

7:00 PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard

(7:40 PM), Robert Cahoon, Kari Durham

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

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

approximately 30 guests.

CALL TO ORDER

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

the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Robert Cahoon moved and Philip Wagner seconded the following

motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 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 ofAp ril 24, 2013.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. ADMINISTRATIVE

Michele Sullivanpr ovided the board with an update on a myriad of

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things happening at the Middle School. Grade-s 8 5completed state ELA

exams. Students are participating in Special Olympics, specifically in

bowling and track and field. MiddSlce hool students did well in BOCES

regional competitions specifically designed to provide students

experience in career readiness. Post assessments for student learning

objective tests will soon be administered.

Jennifer Hayden reported that grades 3 an4 d also completed tsate ELA

exams and students are now taking state Math examAs. dditional rooms

at the elementary building are being used for makeup testing next week,

so kindergarten registration takes place next week in the District Office.

The Young Yorkers Culb is learning about Wayne County history. They

recently participated in a competition in Williamson and are eager to

continue learning. Post assessments for student learning objective tests

will soon be administered at North Ros- e Wolcott Elementary. hTe

Counseling Center of the Finger Lakes will soon be partnering with

counselors in the Elementary Counseling Center to provide services.

Paul Benz thanked and congratulated seniors for their demeanor and

conduct given that there are 32 class days befogrre aduation. Many

things are planned for the senior class in the coming weeks: Senior

Prom, a camping trip, a breakfast, a pi. cniPcost assessments will also be

administered at the High School as well as local exams and NYS Field

Tests and Regents exams.H e reported that he has been having

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conversations with other school districts on the operations of-1 a 2 7

building configuration, and visits have taken place with others planned.

Megan Paliotti reported on the number of special need student referrals,

testing, and enrollments/transfers. She has recently attended training to

ensure that she is compliant with state requirements.

She reported that Kathy Goolden has been planning a summer school

special education program. Ms. Goolden will be providion-g tecaching

training during the summer to support staff development.

Neil Thompson reported that ALC is current working with 27 students

on credit recovery. The focus of work is on Global Studies regents

review. Cary Merritt has done research that susgts

gethat credit

recovery start with students in their sophomore year, and the focus of

ALC may change in the future.

Kathy Hoyt reported that there are 3 weeks of spring sports scheduled

before sectionals. The Junior Ball will take place soon. She

oriks inwg to

plan a senior breakfast.

4b. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Phil Wagner reported on the last Building& sG rounds Committee

meeting. Future meetings are scheduled for May 2 and May 9.

4c. STUDENT BOARD

Ben Gerstner reported that Senior AP Art class wk oirs currently

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being displayed in the Art Gallery. He reported that students are

tutoring other students, in addition to teachers tutoring students, in

preparation for upcoming finals. The initiative introduced to students

last month to reduce student tardiness to class has been well received

and students are making an effort to be to class in a timely manner.

4f.

OTHER GOOD NEWS

Paul Benz reported that Ben Gerstner was recognized by the Rotary Club

as Student of the Month.

5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reported that every single test score goes through

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her office and is entered into the State database in Albany to keep track

of students, teachers and principals for APPR.

School Librarians presented new curriculum at Curriculum Council that

aligns with common core learning standards. Librarians and content

area teachers will be attending staff development during the summer to

align their curriculums.

Ms. Lisanto, in responding to a question from Mr. Wagner about

resources and textbook recommendtaions from SED, stated that districts

do not get recommendations from the State for which resourto

ces use to

ensure that students will be able to answer questions on state

assessments.

5b BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Robert Magin reported on the timeline for the development of

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the budget. Brochures are ready to go to print. Line item budgets will be

made available in each school building, in local libraries and online. The

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budget notice will be published in the district newsletter on M

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looks like there will be a slight decrease in tax rates for next school year.

Mr. Magin reported that he is veriedi f liability of the district to property

tax assessment protests. The tax certiorari account was reviewed five

years ago as required and ht e account was lowered from $200,000 to

$70,000. Upon recommendations from Wayne County Real Property, the

district now has less liability, and he will be recommending that the

balance of this fund be lowered. The excess fu[undp s to $50,000] may

be moved into the school bus capital reserve account, or the building

capital reserve account. A recommendation will be forthcoming on a

future agenda.

Gary Sproul asked questions about moving the verification process to

earlier in the year to fall in line thw ithe budget process timeline.

5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S

John Walker addressed all of the students in the audience by

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encouraging those who are 18 years of age to take advantage of the

opportunity to participate in the right to vote on the school beudt ogn

May 21

Mr. Walker lauded AP Art students for the fabulous display of work in

the Art Gallery. He announced that the district was applying for a

$10,000 grant to support the Gallery.

The hiring process for the Middle School Principal position has moved to

stage. There was consensus among all three interview teams that two of

the candidates are outstanding.

5d1. WLF BOCES 2013-14

Judi Buckalewmoved and John Boogaard seconded the following

BOCES BUDGET VOTE

motion. The motion passed as followJ. s:Bo ogaard, J. Buckalew , K.

Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted

R. yes.

Cahoon voted no.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North RoWse ol- cott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 24, 2013 for

approval of the 2012-13 tentative administrative budget (Part 1) of the

Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the

amount of $2,921,710.

5d2. BOCES BOARD MEMBER

John Boogaard moved andRob ert Cahoon seconded the following

motion. The motion passed with the following votJe. s:B oogaard, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. , Spvrooted

ul yes. J.

Buckalew, P. Wagner voted no.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North RoWse ol- cott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 24, 2013 for

Darrell Uetz to a seat on the Wayn-Feinger Lake BOCES board for a three

year term effective July 1, 2013.

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5d3. BOCES BOARD MEMBER

Philip Wagner moved andJohn Boogaard seconded the following

motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 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 of the North RoWse ol- cott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 24, 2013 for

Philip Rose to a seat on the WaynFeing- er Lake BOCES board for a three

year term effective July 1, 2013.

5d4. BOCES BOARD MEMBER

Philip Wagner moved andGary Sproulsecon ded the following motion.

The motion passed with sa follows:J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, D. Snyder,

G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted . yesR. Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente voted

no.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North RoWse ol- cott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 24, 2for0 13

Thomas Ledbetter to a seat on the Way-nFeinger Lake BOCES board for

a three year term effective July 1, 2013.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following

motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J.

Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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

e th

Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2013.

6b.WARR ANTS

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following Warrants:

#63 - $382,757.75#65 - $388,903.12

6c. RECOMMENDATIONS OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

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of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations for the Committee on Special Education

dated March 27, 2013, Apr9il, 2013, April 10, 2013, and April 11, 2013,

and instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on

behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:

11303

11283

12535 11597

12048

12402

12429

12600 1241 7 11726

10596

11212

12071

IEP Amendments: 12272 13155

13159

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.

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6e 2013-14 BOARD OF ED

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

MEETING CALENDAR

of the Superintendent of Schoolsn ad pursuant to Education Lawa, dopts

the 2013-2014 Board of Education Meeting Calendar.

6f.2013 -14 K-12 LIBRARY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CURRICULUM

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education L, aw

approves and adopts the

Empire State Information Fluency

Continuum (ESIFC)

as the K-12 district library and media curriculum,

effective at the start of the 201-314 school year.

6g. DONATION TO DISTRICT

Whereas, Dr. Chumpol Phornpraphah as made a donation of $10,000 to

the North Rose -W olcott Central School District, and;

Whereas, Dr. Chumpol Phornprapha has designated that the funds be

used solely for the purpose of purchasing iPads, eReaders, h-haelndd

devices and supporting software forL eavenworth Middle School;

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

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education L, awaccepts

the donation in the amount of $10,000 and amended the 2012-2013

budget by an increase of $10,000 to Technology BOCES code 26-34090 -

05 -0000.

6h1. LETTER OF INTENT TO

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

RETIRE: MABEL SEAGER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education L, aawccepts

the letter of resignation for the purpose of irretement from Mabel

Seager, effective June 19, 2013.

6h2. LETTER OF INTENT TO

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

RETIRE: LAURIE AMEELE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education L, aawccepts

the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Laurie

Ameele, effective August 31, 2013.

6h3. APPOINT ADVANTAGE/

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

AFTER THE BELL STAFF

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following individuals to work in the Advantage/After The

Bell Programfo r the 2012-2013 school year:

Name

Position

$/Hr.

Sundra Besaw

Program Aide

$10.00

Ashley Gerstner

Program Aide

$10.00

Tyler Interlichia

Program Aide

$10.00

Sue Lasher

Teacher Assistant

$12.00

Gerry DeCausemaker

Teacher

$25.00

6h4. APPOINT CHAIRPERSON

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

FOR ANNUAL MEETING

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment oElif zabeth Cotten as the Chairperson of the

Annual Meeting/Budget Vote on May 21, 201. 3

6h5. APPOINT POLL WORKERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

FOR BUDGET VOTE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following individuals to work at the May 21, 20B1ud3 get

Vote to serve sa Chief Inspectors of Eelction, Inspectors of Election, and

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Assistant Clerks at $7.25 per hr. and Voting Machine Custodiaat n $50.00

Nam

machine:

Name

Dave MacDougall

James Ryan

Dorothy Crane

Elizabeth Cotten

Dorothy Wiggins

Russell Bailey

Sharon Roberts Karen Thiemann

Elizabeth Davenport

Helga Raymond

6h6. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Whereas, the Superintendent of Schools and the North RoWseo-lcott

& RESIGNATION: DORIS MOORE Service Employees’ Association and Doris Moorhe ave entered into a

Settlement Agreement onA pril 16, 2013; and

Whereas, it is necessary for the Board of Education to approve that

Settlement Agreement in order that it be effective.

Now, therefore upon the affirmative recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, it is hereby Resolved, that the Settlement

Agreement dated April 16, 2013b etween the Superintendent, the North

Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association, anDd oris Moore is hereby

approved; and

Be it further Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the

resignation ofDori s Moore from her position as a Cook-Manager with

the North Rose-Wolcott Central School Districtef fective June 30, 2013.

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Kari Durham said that she has received some requests from board

members and she will be scheduling future discussios. n

8. PUBLICPAR TICIPATION

No one asked questions of discussions that took place during the

meeting.

9a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Robert Cahoon moved and Danny Snyder 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 voted yes.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law approves the

addition to the agenda of April 24, 2013.

9b. CORRECTION TO LEGAL

John Boogaard moved andRob ert Cahoon seconded the following

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motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. J. Boogaard, J.

Buckalew, R. Cahoon, Ku. rDham, K. Ferrente, D. Snyder, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted yes.

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

Superintendent ofSch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following changes to proposition No. 4 of the Legal Notice originally

approved on March 26, 2013.

Be it further resolved that the Board of Education authorizes this

corrected proposition to be publishedi n the Lake Shore Newans d the

Finger Lakes Times the official district newspapers, and by giving such

other notice as may be deemed advisable.

Proposition No. 4: INCREASE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR

WOLCOTT CIVIC FREE & ROSE FREE LIBRARIES

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Shall the annual sum collectedb y the North Rose W- olcott Central

School District as required by New York State Education and Municipal

laws for the operating budgets of the Wolcott Civic Free Library and the

Rose Free Library, as determined by both Library Boards of Trustees, be

increased by eight thousand dollras ($8,000) to the total sum of one

hundred thousand dollars (100,000) ninety-seven thousand dollars

($97,000) annually to be allocated in the amounts of seventy thousand

dollars (70,000) sixty-seven thousand ($67,000)to the Wolcott Civic

Free Library and thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) annually to the Rose

Free Library?

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Kelly Ferrente moved and Robert Cahoon 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 voted 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 purpose of discussing tenure

recommendations of specific teachers and to discuss the discipline of a

specific student.

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 9:3P5

M and Kari Durham

declared the meeting closed.

ADJOURNMENT

John Boogaard moved and Robert Cahoon 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 voted yes.

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

Superintendent ofSch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

adjournment of the meeting at 9:3PM7 .

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Clerk of the Board of Education