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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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