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    NORTH ROSE­WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
    7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
     
    PRESENT
    Douglas Bell (7:10pm), Sandra Boerman (7:07pm), Melinda
    DeBadts, William Gowan, Nickoline Henner, Jeffrey Lisanto
    (8:15pm), Edward Magin, David Smith
     
     
    Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 5 guests.
     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED Mark
    Humbert
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:01pm starting with the
    pledge of allegiance.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    William Gowan moved and David Smith seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N.
    Henner, 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 September 9, 2003 with additions.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board.
     
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    No presentations were made.
     
    4a. POLICY COMMITTEE
    Dave Smith reported that the Policy Committee will meet at
    6:00pm prior to the first meeting of each month.
     
    4b. NEGOTIATIONS
    Ed Magin indicated that he would give this report in Executive
    Session.
     
    4c. OPEN
    Dave Smith reported that a weather station has been obtained at
    the High School. Science teachers Tim Thomas and Chuck
    Furletti had submitted a grant to the National Science
    Foundation for this project, however their proposal was not
    accepted. More information regarding the acquisition of this
    equipment will be reported at the next meeting.
     
     
    Dan Starr reported that the number of students passing the Math
    A Regents exam was 18 out of 62 exams administered prior to the
    reevaluation of the test by the Commissioner of Education. New
    scores from the reevaluation result in 42 North Rose ­ Wolcott
    students passing the exam.
     
    5a. SUMMER SCHOOL
    Dan Starr reported on Cooperative Summer School, which was
    held at the Red Creek High School this year. He provided course
    offerings, attendance numbers, and testing results.
      
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    5b. OPENING DAY OF
    Dan Starr reported that he was able to visit each school on
    SCHOOL
    opening day. Watching elementary students arrive was especially
    gratifying, seeing a look of excitement and anticipation on so
    many faces.
     
    5c. GOALS DISCUSSION
    Ed Magin led a board discussion of goals. The current list was
    reviewed for relevance and feasibility. Dave Smith offered a list of
    new goals for the board’s consideration. This discussion will
    confine at the next meeting.
     
    Of particular interest to board members is the school’s website.
    Concerns revolve around the maintenance and revision of the site
    as needed to make it a useful tool for teachers, parents and the
    community. There was a suggestion and discussion that all
    teachers consider posting classroom assignments on the website.
     
     
    The board is planning a retreat to discuss interpersonal skills as a
    way of fostering better communications between board members.
     
    6. MEETING MINUTES
    William Gowan moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.
    DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, 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 26, 2003.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Douglas Bell moved and William Gowan seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.
    DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, 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:
     
    Capital 42
    $25938.40
    Federal 45
    $2845.99
     
    Federal 49
    $1283.45
    Federal 51
    $630.02
     
    Federal 53
    $150.00
    Federal 55
    $170.48
     
    Federal 57
    $2396.56
    General 43
    $12256.61
     
    General 46
    $865.45
    General 47
    $2635.00
     
    General 50
    $1589.32
    General 52
    $50.00
     
    General 54
    $2226.28
    General 56
    $63349.92
     
    General 60
    $10491.70
    General 61
    $2662.50
     
    School Lunch 41
    $354.24
    School Lunch 48
    $26.50
     
    7b. 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.
     
      
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    7c. STATEMENT OF AGMT.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    authorizes the Superintendent to execute a Statement of
    Agreement with the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red
    Cross for use of school facilities, grounds and equipment during
     
    Red Cross Disaster Relief activities for one year, effective
    September 10, 2003.
     
    7d1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    JANINE CONROW
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the unpaid child rearing leave of absence for Janine
    Conrow for the 2003­04 school year.
     
    7d2. APPT. LT SUB NURSE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    KARTER GALEK
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Karter Galek as a long term
    substitute Nurse, conditional upon a criminal history record
    check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part
    87 for $15.38/hr. 7.5 hrs/day, effective September 2, 2003
    through March 15, 2004, but to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
     
    7d3. APPT. SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    MONITOR: JAMES TEMPLE of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the 26 week probationary appointment of James
    Temple as a School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history
    record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11
    and Part 87, for $6.41/hr, 2 hrs/day, for a total annual salary of
    up to $2320*, effective September 3, 2003. *To be adjusted upon
    completion of negotiations.
     
    7d4. REINSTATE TEACHER
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    AIDE: CAROL HULL
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law
    reinstates the employment of Carol Hull as a Teacher Aide, with
    no loss of seniority, personal or sick time, effective September 2,
    2003.
     
    7d5. COACHING APPTS.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the coaching appointments for the 2002­03 school year,
    conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part 87, and successful
    completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses
    as follows:
    Name Position
    Salary*
    Step/Years*
    Jay Reynolds
    Mod B. Boys Soccer
    $1190
    1 / 1
    Kelly Cole
    Mod G Volleyball
    $1190
    1 / 1
    Danielle Bowman
    Mod B Girls Soccer
    $1190
    1 / 1
     
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    Use of Facilities
    Press Release
    Rural Schools Association Newsletter
      
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    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ed Magin asked if there were any comments from the public on
    agenda items that were discussed at the meeting.
      
    Sally Smith voiced concerns about using email as a primary
    source of communications between teachers and parents. She
    indicated that notes home, phone calls and parent­teacher
    conferences are the best means of communicating concerns. The
    potential volume of emails that teachers would have to answer on
    a daily basis could be overwhelming, especially for secondary
    teachers who have 150 students.
     
    Tresa O’Connor, a student who was attending the meeting as a
    requirement of Participation in Government, commented that she
    has been selected to work with Science teacher, Tim Thomas, to
    get the whether station programmed and working.
     
     
    Dan Starr asked Teresa to participate in a presentation to the
    Board on this project when it is up and running.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Melinda DeBadts moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,
    M. DeBadts, W. Gowan, N. Henner, 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 Executive Session at 8:18pm for the purpose of
    discussing collective bargaining issues with the North Rose ­
    Wolcott Teachers' Association.
     
     
    Mr. Magin called for a short break. Elena LaPlaca and all guests
    left the meeting at this time. Daniel Starr served as note taker for
    the remainder of the meeting.
     
    REGULAR SESSION The meeting returned to Regular Session at 8:30pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT
    William Gowan moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts,
    W. Gowan, 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 8:30pm.
     
     
     
    _____________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
      

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