NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Name Position Salary* Step/Years*
Michelle Brietkopf Musical Production Director $1850 1 / 1
Kathy Peterson Yearbook Business $692 1/ 1
Name Position Salary*
Name $/hour Name $/hour

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Edward

Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and 9 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Douglas Bell, William Gowan, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:01pm starting

with the pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, 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 23, 2003.

2. PUBIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Mr. Magin gave an update of the last Four County School Boards

meeting.

4b. OPEN

Dr. Starr reported that signage will soon be erected at the golf

course that will provide the public with information regarding the

direction of play on the course.

Dr. Starr reported that the final quotes had been received for the

removal of underground fuel oil tanks. The work will begin

shortly.

Dr. Starr returned from a NYSCOSS conference just prior to the

board meeting. He indicated that he would give a more extensive

report to the board at an upcoming meeting.

5a. READING PROGRAM

Anita Clark, Reading Excellence Act Grant Coordinator, and

REPORT

Ardis Tucker, Reading Consultant led a discussion of the progress

in the district using a balanced literacy approach and the Dominie

reading and writing portfolio assessment. Elementary teachers

identified the strengths and weaknesses of the reading program in

the district and then worked with both Mrs. Clark and Mrs.

Tucker to adopt a strategy for reading instruction that is utilized

in grades K – 3. It contains various components of reading

instruction that are utilized by each teacher to ensure consistent

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reinforcement and instruction from grade level to grade level.

One important component is increased daily individual reading

time. The Dominie assessment tool uses observable skills such as

comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, phonological awareness,

and spelling to benchmark student progress.

Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Tucker both lauded the teachers in grades K-

3 for their dedication and professional approach to improving

student learning in the district.

5b. BOARD GOALS

The board continued their discussion of goals. Dr. Starr clarified

the purpose of the mission statement, which asserts the specific

task that the district has undertaken to educate students. The

beliefs statement asserts the outcome of the education process

and is reflected in the policies the board adopts. Board goals

should be geared to mission of the district and revolve around the

belief statement. Board goals should be measurable tasks with a

timeline for completion.

Board members discussed a variety of possible goals in addition

to those proposed by Dr. Starr. Much discussion revolved around

ways to improve parent/community involvement in schools. The

Board agreed that use of the school’s website and cable channel 15

would bring the schools into student homes. The discussion

culminated with a request by the Superintendent to send ideas for

goals to all board members by October 3.

5c. POLICY REVIEW

Dr. Starr stated that the first official reading of the packet of

revised and new policies would be at the October 14 meeting, with

the second reading/approval at the last meeting in October.

Board members should contact the Superintendent with

questions or concerns as they review the policies.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Sandra Boerman moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, 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 September 9, 2003.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, M. DeBadts, 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 72

$70915.20

Federal 74

$13062.42

General 62

$11098.27

General 64

$4246.94

General 65

$460.00

General 68

$3022.54

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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.

7c. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROPERTY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Executive to sell and/or dispose of 350

Middle School library books, per the attached list.

7d1. APPT. MUSIC

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER: RYAN BARCLAY of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Ryan M.

Barclay, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, as

follows:

Certification: Provisional Music

Control #: 184223021

Special Subject Tenure Area: Music

Probationary Period: September 26, 2003 – September 25, 2006

Salary: Step 1A, $$31,802

7d2. INCREASE HOURS:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER AIDE – NANCY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

SNYDER

approves the increase in hours for Nancy Snyder, Teacher Aide,

from 3 per day to 7 per day, effective September 3, 2003.

7d3. CO-CURRICULAR

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon

APPTS.

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

2003-2004 school year:

Musical Production Director

*To be adjusted upon completion of negotiations.

7d4. 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 volunteer appointments for the 2003-04

school year, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and

successful completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child

Abuse courses as follows:

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7d5. 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

lifeguards for the Community Swim classes for the 2003-04

$/hour

$/hour

The following items were shared with the Board:

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School September Calendar

Vision/Mission/Beliefs Statements

Statement of Agreement w/ American Red Cross

Correspondence from National Council of Teachers of

Mathematics

The Advocate,

September 2003

Use of Facilities Requests

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ed Magin asked for comments from the audience on agenda

items that were discussed at the meeting. No comments were

made.

ADJOURNMENT

Sandra Boerman moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:10pm.

____________________________

Clerk, Board of Education

September 23, 2003