NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Name Position Salary

Unofficial and Unapproved

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 9, 2004

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, , Nickoline

Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David

Smith

Daniel Starr, Carolyn Smith (served as note taker for this

meeting), Deborah Stuck and approximately 14 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

William Gowan

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with the

pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, 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 March 9, 2004.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Ivana Wilson addressed the Board regarding the delay in the start

of school due to unsafe driving conditions. Her concerns

included the time bus drivers arrive for work when school is

delayed.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Board members were to make reservations for the next general

membership meeting.

4b. POLICY COMMITTEE

Dave Smith gave an update of the last committee meeting.

4c. BUDGET UPDATE

Jeff Lisanto gave an update of the last committee meeting. Dan

Starr reported that he has scheduled two dates, March 22 and

March 24, for the community to give input into the budget

process. Detailed information will be published in the March

school newsletter.

4d. NEGOTIATIONS

Ed Magin will give this report in Executive Session.

4e. CAPITAL PROJECT

Mark Humbert reported on the last committee meeting.

4f. SALES TAX UPDATE

Ed Magin reported that the county promised no change in sales

tax distribution through June 2005. This decision was

announced at a County Finance Committee meeting on March 8.

OPEN

Dan Starr reported that the last meeting of the PTA was well

attended. Those present voted to join the State and National PTA

organizations. The official name of the local organization is the

NRW Community PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association.

March 9, 2004

Unofficial and Unapproved

The next meeting for the NRW Community PTSA is scheduled for

April 19 at 6:30pm at the Middle School Auditorium.

Ed Magin reported that the North Rose - Wolcott Community

Dollars for Scholars is poised to award $3250 in scholarships this

year. Detailed information will be published in the March

newsletter.

Agenda item 5a. Letter of Intent to Retire from Vivian Galvin was

pulled from the agenda.

5b. ELEMENTARY

Linda Haensch, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School

SCHOOLS MID-YEAR

Principal, Neil Thompson, North Rose Elementary School

REPORT

Principal, and Dave Murphy, Director of Educational Services,

provided the Board with a mid-year report on the elementary

buildings. Linda Haensch spoke of the myriad activities that take

place in support of the educational process, including field trips,

after school skating, concerts, etc. She emphasized the

measurable progress of students because of the push by teachers

to concentrate on reading skills.

Neil Thompson introduced Jennifer Hayden, a fifth grade

teacher, who presented information to the Board on extension

teachers and their important role in the reinforcement of

educational concepts. The parallel block schedule has made this

type of teaching possible and the value has been proven in the

good scores on 5

grade assessments.

Neil Thompson spoke of the value of the building level Shared

Decision Team and is excited about them working in

collaboration with the PTSA.

5c. SPECIAL EDUCATION

Angela Kirkey and Dan Starr spoke to the Board about the Special

Education District Plan. SED requires that all districts file a plan

every two years. A resolution to accept the plan will be presented

to the Board of Education at the March 23 meeting for

acceptance.

6. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M.

DeBadts, 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 February 24, 2004.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Sandra Boerman moved and Mark Humbert seconded the

following motions. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D.

Smith voted yes.

March 9, 2004

Unofficial and Unapproved

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:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OF CSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated February 25, 2004, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of

the following individuals identified by student number: 10529

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

on file with the District Clerk.

7d. DONATION TO THE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DISTRICT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the donation of 135 dictionaries for 3rd grade students,

from Wolcott Rotary, valued at $135.oo.

7e1. APPT. LONG TERM SUB Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

BRIAN BALASH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Brian Balash as long term substitute

teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check

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

follows:

Certification: Provisional

Control #: 436316041

Appointment Area: Special Education

Start Date : March 1, 2004 – April 8, 2004, to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

Salary: Step 1A, $31,802 prorated to start date

7E2. 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 to volunteer in spring sports

programs for the 2003-04 school year.

Track & Field Program Volunteer

Unofficial and Unapproved

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes

Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES Resolution on Sales Tax

Use of Facilities

NRE News

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School “Little Tutor”

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School Newsletter

Four County SBA Legislative Position Paper

2002-03 Special Education Annual Report

Four County SBA Facts & Figures Book

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one commented on agenda items or discussions that took

place during this meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

M. DeBadts, 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 Executive Session at 8:33pm for the purpose of

discussing negotiations with the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers'

Association and to discuss a Grievance with the North Rose -

Wolcott Service Employees' 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.

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 10:02pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded a motion

to adjourn the meeting at 10:02pm. The vote was unanimous. D.

Bell, S. Boerman, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J.

Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

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Clerk, Board of Education

March 9, 2004