NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Unofficial and Unapproved

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.

September 9, 2003

Unofficial and Unapproved

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

September 9, 2003

Unofficial and Unapproved

September 9, 2003

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.

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Clerk, Board of Education