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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2004
7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Douglas Bell (7:35pm), Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner,
Mark Humbert (7:55pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David
Smith
Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 25
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and lead the
Pledge of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, 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 the agenda of April 6, 2004.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one addressed the Board during public access.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. BOCES UPDATE
No report was made.
4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Ed Magin reported on the Legislative Breakfast sponsored by
Four County School Boards Association. There were many
attendees from surrounding districts as well as representatives
from the State Senate and Assembly.
4c. OPEN
Bob Ceccarelli reported that Open House at the High School had
normal attendance.
Dan Starr reported that interviews for High School principal start
this week.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following
TO RETIRE: WILLIAM
motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
SCHOONMAKER
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,
accepts with regret the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from William Schoonmaker, effective June 30, 2004.
Should the District increase the retirement incentive or accept a
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State retirement incentive between the time of acceptance of this
letter and the date of retirement, the greater incentive will be
offered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of
Education approves the appointment of William Schoonmaker on
a part-time basis, at an annual salary of up to $13,500 per year,
effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
Dr. Starr voiced his pleasure at having Mr. Schoonmaker
continue to share his expertise by returning as a part time
teacher.
5b. COURSE APPROVAL
Business teachers, Elaine Peeters and Tammy Anderson spoke to
the Board about the development of a new business course that
they would like to offer junior and senior students beginning in
the 2004-05 school year. The course, entitled, Career
Exploration will have classroom and workplace components, aims
to broaden student’s view of career opportunities, and to help
students make informed career choices. Additionally the course
is designed to encourage students to seek post secondary
education, build their self-confidence, and prepare them for the
workplace. Students will gain proficiency in job search skills,
career building, training options, funding of post secondary
education, attitude, relationship building, customer awareness
and communication skills. The 0n the job component will focus
on job performance skills, work ethics and individual workplace
skills.
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous M. DeBadts, 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 the course entitled, Career Exploration, to be offered to
Junior and Senior students, commencing in September 2004.
5c. UPDATE OF FACILITIES Mike Steve provided the Board with an overview of the condition
of buildings and grounds. Winter weather caused minor damage
to the roof of the High School and left fields soggy but no worse
for wear. Buildings are in good shape and all inspections have
been and are completed on a timely basis. The district is in
compliance on all inspections.
5d. DISCUSSION OF
Daniel Starr started the discussion of the proposed 2004-5
budget by saying that the Budget Committee, and the entire
Board had put much work into the process of offering good
educational programs to students while being fiscally responsible.
The Board should be proud of the work they have done to bring
the tax levy down from 30%+ to what will be discussed during the
meeting.
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Based on comments from Board Members on the need to
preserve educational programs Dr. Starr worked with High
School Guidance Counselors to determine the number of students
who would attend vocational programs at Williamson BOCES
next year. The count caused a reduction of reserved slots in the
program and a reduction in the budget.
Each Board Member commented on budget cuts and the
preservation of the educational program. Ed Magin called for a
vote on a budget modified from $22,660,381 to $22,739,000. The
budget constitutes a 7.47% tax levy change. All agreed that the
district would continue the practice of applying any unexpected
state aid directly to lower the tax levy. This practice resulted in
dropping the tax levy last year from 9.9% to 6.3% by the time tax
bills were issued at the end of August.
Mark Humbert moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
motion. The vote was as follows. D. Bell, M. DeBadts, M.
Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes. N. Henner
abstained.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the proposed 2004-05 Budget in the amount of
$22,739,000.
6. MEETING MINUTES
David Smith moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 March 23, 2004.
Douglas Bell moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 March 31, 2004.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motions. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, 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 229
$755.00
Federal 230
$2544.68
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General 224
$471.92
General 225
$19821.25
General 228
$768.16
General 231
$31686.58
General 232
$130.00
School Lunch 226
$279.73
School Lunch 227 $15127.00
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
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of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated March 17, 18, 25, 26, 2004, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
10374 9604
9138
9886
10480
9983
10445 11025 10980
10979 10220
10427 8149
6206
6156
6157
6734
9302
7776 7794
6971
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.
7d1. CO-CURRICULAR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
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of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals to fill co-curricular positions
for the 2003-4 school year.
Name
Position
Salary*
Step/Years
Mike Witkiewitz
Stage Manager
$173
1 / 1
Kim Sherwin
Accompanist
$522
1 / 1
Roberta Ciopyk
Costumer
$273
1 / 2
Roberta Ciopyk
Costume Designer
$273
1 / 2
*Subject to change upon completion of negotiations
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes
Use of Facilities
Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES Meeting Minutes of 3/22/04
Wayne County Sales Tax Issue
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School April Newsletter
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time is provided for the public to ask questions of Board
discussions during the meeting.
Mark Humbert remarked that the concert at North Rose
Elementary School, which he just attended, was one of the best he
has ever attended. It was great!
Mark Humbert remarked that the concert at North Rose
Elementary School, which he just attended, was one of the best he
has ever attended. It was great!
10. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
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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 additions to the agenda of April 6, 2004.
10b. LETTER OF INTENT
Melinda DeBadts moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following
TO RETIRE: JUNE PARTON motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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,
accepts with regret the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from June Parton, effective June 30, 2004. Should
the District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State
retirement incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter
and the date of retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education
approves the appointment of June Parton as part of the Reading
First Grant, at a salary not to exceed $27,000 per year, effective
September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
Kudos was offered to Mrs. Parton, who has served students for 54
years. Her dedication is second to none!
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 8:50pm for the purpose of
discussing an employee matter that may lead to litigation.
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 9:54pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Mark Humbert moved and Douglas Bell seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:54pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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