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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 2003
7:00PM MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRESENT
Douglas Bell (7:08pm), Sandra Boerman (7:04pm), Melinda
DeBadts, William Gowan, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert,
Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith
Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately
20 guests.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:01pm starting
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
moved and seconded the following motion. The vote was
unanimous. M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith 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 August 26, 2003 with corrections.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Thomas Fillmore addressed the Board regarding problems he is
experiencing with the Driving Range. Golf balls are bing hit into
his yard, his truck has been dented and he has concerns about his
house and windows. The Superintendent and Business Executive
will work with the Athletic Director to post signs to better direct
golfers. They will work with Mr. Fillmore over the course of the
year to determine the effectiveness of the signs.
Laurie Crippen thanked the Board of Education and
Administration for reestablishing the Instrumental Music teacher
position at North Rose Elementary School.
Middle School 7
th
grade students, Chris VanFleet and Taylor Carr
asked the Board to reconsider their decision to eliminate
Modified B sports for the upcoming school year.
High School Science teacher, Heidi Rothfuss, asked to Board to
reconsider their decision to not fill the Home and Careers teacher
position. She feels that a percentage of students are not being
given enough educational options and are being underserved.
Additionally, she asked the Board to reconsider their decision to
cut Teacher Aide positions.
3. SCHOOL RESOURCE
State Trooper, Roger Misso, will be assigned to North Rose –
OFFICER PRESENTATION
Wolcott as the School Resource Officer. His role in this position
will encompass duties consistent with conflict resolution, anger
management, crime awareness, and crime prevention and safety.
He will work at the request of building principals at all grade
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levels to assist teachers in various curriculums where his
expertise can be used to enhance discussion and instruction. His
role is not to supersede the authority of the building principal in
disciplinary matters. He would get involved only at the invitation
of the administrator, or if a penal law had been violated. He is
looking forward to working with staff and students.
4a. POLICY COMMITTEE
Dave Smith updated the Board on the last committee meeting.
The committee will soon be presenting updated and/or revised
policies to the entire Board for approval.
4b. OPEN
Dan Starr gave the Board a synopsis of the efforts of the
Technology Coordinator and Computer Technicians to inoculate
all district computers from the web viruses that are circulating
throughout the world.
Dan Starr told of his communications from the Commissioner of
Education stating that he has reviewed the Math A Regents exam
scores and determined that the scoring matrix would change.
This should result in more freshman and sophomore students
passing this exam.
Dan Starr apprised the Board of the need to remove three
underground fuel oil tanks located in the district. Facilities and
Operations Manager, Mike Steve, is securing quotes for this job.
5c. DISCUSSION OF
Aaron Petrosino, President of North Rose Wolcott Boosters, Inc.
MODIFIED B SPORTS
was invited to the meeting to present a proposal to the Board with
respect to Modified B Sports. The Booster Club has
approximately $8,500 that they are willing to donate to the
district in order for the Modified B Sports program to be
reinstated. This would allow 7
th
grade girls and boys to
participate in soccer and basketball. They feel the program is
very important to the skills development of Middle School
students. Based on this discussion, the board felt that the money
to support Modified B teams should come from the general fund.
They thanked the Booster Club for their generosity and continued
support of all sports programs in the district. They also thanked
the coaches for their dedication to the students. The following
resolutions were offered.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the additions to the agenda of August 26, 2003.
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REINSTATE MODIFIED B
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
SPORTS PROGRAM
motion. The vote was as follows: D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.
DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin voted yes. D. Smith voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the reinstatement of the Modified B Sports program to
the Middle School curriculum for the 200304 school year.
5a. JOHNSON CONTROLS
Deb Stuck led a discussion of the negotiations between the
district and Johnson Controls over a contract dispute. The
district entered into an 18year energy performance contract with
Johnson Controls in 1998. The contract guaranteed that the
district would save substantially more than the cost of the
upgrades if the district improved the heating and lighting systems
in all district buildings. Changes in the regulations that govern
these types of contracts occurred and Johnson Controls changed
the contract. They did agree that they assured the district all
work would be covered under the approved schedule.
Johnson Controls has agreed that they will provide all services for
the cogeneration equipment if we agree to a standardization
resolution and a letter of recommendation. The district is
agreeable to this as our dispute was a billing issue, not an
installation issue.
Mark Humbert moved and William Gowan seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith voted yes
Authorization under General Municipal Law for standardization
of purchase contracts
WHEREAS, North RoseWolcott Central School district has
undertaken a project whereby its energy utilization system has
been upgraded; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such project Johnson Controls, Inc
direct digital control system is installed in all of the District’s
schools, and
WHEREAS, for reasons of compatibility of features, efficiency of
service, maintenance, protection of warranties of the system and
reliability of operation there is a need to standardize the District's
system; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Board the only way to insure
the receipt of quotations or bids from responsible contractors for
this type of equipment is to limit bids and proposals to Johnson
Controls, Inc. ; and
WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law section 103,
paragraph 5 provides that where, for reasons of efficiency or
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economy, there is need for standardization, purchase contracts
for a particular type or kind of equipment may be awarded; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that North RoseWolcott
Central School be authorized to solicit bids or proposals for
District's energy utilization system specifying equipment
manufactured by Johnson Controls, Inc. pursuant to the
authorization contained in New York General Municipal Law
section 103, paragraph 5.
5b. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Superintendent Dan Starr prefaced the discussion on budget with
a comment from both the district’s financial advisor and the
auditor. Both firms complimented the Board and the
Administration on the safeguards that have been put in place to
respond to a budget crisis. Good financial practices are being
used for budget planning and financial forecasting.
Business Executive Deb Stuck provided the Board with a detailed
explanation of the various reserve accounts the district has at its
disposal, which ones are mandated by law and at what limits they
can be funded. She explained the purpose of the accounts and
what liabilities the district incurs if these accounts are not funded.
She explained the directives she must follow from the district’s
auditors for the appropriate expenditure of funds, and to make
sure that proper accounting practices are being followed. She
shared her recommendations from the auditors for the transfer of
funds to the capital reserve funds and to other accounts that
require funding due to impending liability.
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the transfer of $511,019 to the designated fund balance
for the purpose of reducing the tax levy; $993,101 to the Bus
Reserve account; $100,000 to the unemployment reserve
account; $1,109,797 to the insurance reserve; $625,000 to the
liability reserve and $288,168 to the employee benefit reserve,
effective June 30, 2003.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Mark Humbert moved and William Gowan seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
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 August 12, 2003.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
David Smith moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.
DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
7a. 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:
Federal 33
$1605.74
Federal 37
$465.73
General 34
$6632.92
General 35
$60891.01
General 36
$7183.74
General 38
$445.04
General 40 $318849.09
School Lunch 32
$5493.01
7b. CSE & CPSE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
RECOMMENDATIONS
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated August 12, and instruct the Superintendent to
implement the recommendations on behalf of the following
individuals identified by student number:
9756
7c. 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
attached to the minutes.
7d. SCHOOL RESOURCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OFFICER MOU
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorized the Superintendent to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the North Rose Wolcott Central School
District and the New York State Police School Resource Officer
Program effective September 2, 2003.
7e. CORRECTION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MAINTENANCE SUPPLY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
BID ACCEPTANCE
approves the bids from the following maintenance supply vendors
in the amounts listed, for the 200304 school year:
NAME & ADDRESS
BID $
All American Poly, 40 Turner Place, Piscataway, NJ 08854
$699.14
BJB Enterprises, 3509 Gaskin Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
$130.09
Central Poly, 18 Donaldson, Linden, NJ 07036
$94.00
Chase Commercial Source, 401 Pixley R., Rochester, NY 14624
$1246.07
Colacino Electric Supply, 319 W. Union St., Newark, NY 14513
$891.24
Edco Sales, 700 Emerson Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204
$675.95
Palmer Distributors, 100 Hoffman St., Newark, NY 14513
$8065.87
Sofco, 202 Daniel Zenker Rd., Big Flats, NY 14814
$590.70
Vasco Brands, Inc. POB 4040, Elmira, NY 14904
$2392.95
7f. BOCES BID
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose Wolcott Central
PARTICIPATION
School District of New York State desires to participate in a
Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties from year to year, or until this Resolution is rescinded,
for the purchase of various commodities and/or services; and
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose Wolcott
Central School District of New York State desires to participate in
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a Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties in the joint bid of the commodities and/ or services
mentioned below is authorized by General Municipal Law,§ 1199
o; and
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose Wolcott
Central School District of New York State desires to participate in
a Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties assume the responsibility for drafting of specifications,
advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids,
reporting the results to the Board of Education of North Rose
Wolcott Central School District of New York State and making
recommendations thereon;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Education, North
Rose Wolcott Central School District of New York State and The
Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and
Yates Counties accepts the appointment of The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties to represent it in all matters related above; and,
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education, North
Rose Wolcott Central School District of New York State
authorizes the above mentioned Board of Cooperative
Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties to
represent it in all matters regarding the entering into contract for
the purchase of the belowmentioned commodities and/or
services; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education, North
Rose Wolcott Central School District of New York State agrees
to assume its equitable share of the costs incurred as a result of
the cooperative bidding; and,
Now, therefore, be it further resolved, that the Business
Executive, on behalf of the North Rose Wolcott Central School
District of New York State hereby is authorized to participate in
cooperative bidding conducted by The Board of Cooperative
Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties for
various commodities and/or services and if requested to furnish
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne
and Yates Counties an estimated minimum number of units that
will be purchased by The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties. The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties is hereby authorized to award cooperative bids to the
bidder deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible
meeting the bid specifications and otherwise complying with
Article 5A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
relating to public bids and contracts.
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7g. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
DISPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Business Executive to sell, auction and/or dispose
of old equipment as identified on the attached list.
7h. COMMITTEE ON CSE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
AND CPSE FOR 200304
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
appoints the following individuals to the Committee on Special
Education for the 200304 school year.
Chairman/Administrators: Angela Kirkey, John Boogaard, Robert Ceccarelli,
Mary Augusta Boogaard, Linda Haensch, Becky Magin, Tina Reed
Spl. Ed. Teacher: As required by condition
Regular Teacher: Dependent
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Psychologist: Rebecca Magin, Tina Reed
Parent Representatives:
Patricia Bigham
Melva Boos
Robin Canne
Harold R. Downes
Janice Kelley
Michael & Stacy LaMora
Vern & Valerie Mills
Ralph Stanbrook
Izetta
Younglove
Physician: Dr. Richard Endres, Sodus Medical Center, Sodus, NY 14551
Wolcott Medical Center Physicians
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
appoints the following individuals to the Committee on Pre
School Special Education for the 200304 school year.
Chairman/Alternates: Angela Kirkey, Mary Augusta Boogaard, Linda Haensch,
Tina Reed
Psychologist: Becky Magin, Tina Reed
Sp. Ed. Teacher:
Diane Mason, Carol Quill, or Certified Special Ed. Teacher
Parent Representatives:
Patricia Bigham
Melva Boos
Robin Canne
Harold R. Downes
Janice Kelley
Michael & Stacy LaMora
Vern & Valerie Mills
Ralph Stanbrook
Izetta
Younglove
Evaluator:
From an Approved Agency
Wayne County Rep: Appointed by Wayne County Department of Health
Early Intervention Program Rep: As Needed
7i1. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
RETIRE: PAULETTE BALL
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts with regret the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Paulette Ball, effective August 31, 2003.
7i2. APPT. PSYCHOLOGIST
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
REBECCA KANDT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Rebecca
Kandt, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Provisional School Psychologist Control #: Pending
Special Subject Tenure Area: School Psychologist
Probationary Period: September 2, 2003 – September 1, 2006
Salary: Step 1K+ $37061 which includes Psychologist differential,
to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations.
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7i3. APPT. BUS DRIVERS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
CORRINE FISHER
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Corrine
Fisher as a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part
87. , for 5.5 hours per day, $9.33/hr., for a total annual salary of
up to $9545, effective September 3, 2003. Salary to be adjusted
upon completion of negotiations.
RICHARD LASHER
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 Richard
Lasher as a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11
and Part 87. , for 5.5 hours per day, $9.33/hr., for a total annual
salary of up to 9545, effective September 3, 2003. Salary to be
adjusted upon completion of negotiations.
7i4. CORRECTION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
RESOLUTION
approves a Family Medical Leave Act/maternity leave of absence
for the period of disability for Trena Fisher, according to
accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of
absence. The total leave is anticipated as being from
approximately September 4, 2003 through March 15, 2004.
7i5. VOLUNTEER APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals as volunteer coaches in sports
programs for the 200304 school year.
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Mike
Virts
Erin
Giebner
7i6. COCURRICULAR APPT. 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 individuals to fill co
curricular and extra duty positions for the 2003043 school year:
Name
Position
Salary* Step*/Years*
FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEMENTARY
Julie Bauer
Bus Loader
$951
3 / 7
NORTH ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Barbara Manley
Bus Loader
$951
3 / 8
David Michelson
Bus Loader
$1148
4 / 11
Burnell Sayers
Bus Loader
$951
3 / 8
Barb Coleman
Student Council
$859
4 /22
April Emmert
Student Council
$859
4 /13
Sally Burgess
AV Coordinator
$692
1 / 1
Cheryl RichwalderAll County Chorus Advisor
$419
3 / 9
*Will advance upon completion of negotiations
7i7. COMMUNITY SWIM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals as swim instructors and/or
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lifeguards for the Community Swim classes for the 200304
school year.
Name $/hour
Name
$/hour
Cindy Woods, Director $17.00 Kathleen Lange $16.00
Jason Burgess
$8.00 Shane Fry
$8.00
Jonathan Bentley
$8.00 Andrea Ceccarelli $8.00
Rosie Milem
$8.00 Amanda Alderman $8.00
Scotty Martin Morning Swim Gate Receipts
8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:
Newspaper Article
Use of Facilities
Delphi Drug and Alcohol Year End Data
Reconnecting Youth Semester Outcome Report
ADJOURNMENT
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, D. Smith 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 9:47pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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