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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MAY 25, 2004

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, William

Gowan, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto,

Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately

60 guests.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:13pm.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Douglas Bell 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.

it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the agenda of May 25, 2004 with changes.

1b. TENURED TEACHER

Board President, Edward Magin welcomed all honored teachers

RECEPTION

and guests to the meeting to witness the tenure appointment of 16

individuals. Teachers receiving tenure introduced themselves

and their guests, and Board Members were introduced. Mr.

Magin voiced his appreciation, and that of the Board’s, for the

excellent service provided to students and the school community

by the teachers.

1c. TAMMY ANDERSON

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Tammy Anderson, as a teacher on

tenure in the special subject area of Business Education, effective

September 4, 2004.

1d. ANGELIC DURHAM

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 the appointment of Angelic Durham, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

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1e. BENJAMIN EGGLESTON David Smith moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Benjamin Eggleston, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

1f. REGINA EVANS

Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Regina Evans, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

1g. COLLEEN HILL

Jeffrey Lisanto 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 the appointment of Colleen Hill, as a teacher on tenure

in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

1h. KURT LAIRD

David Smith moved and Sandra Boerman 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 appointment of Kurt Laird, as a teacher on tenure in

the special subject area of Physical Education, effective

September 4, 2004.

1i. BRENDA LASHOMB

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 the appointment of Brenda LaShomb, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

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1j. AMY LYNCH

Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner 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 appointment of Amy Lynch, as a teacher on tenure

in the academic subject area of English, effective September 4,

2004.

1k. JULIE PETROSINO

Sandra Boerman moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Julie Petrosino, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

1l. AMY RINDFLEISCH

Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner 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 appointment of Amy Rindfleisch, as a teacher on

tenure in the Elementary area, effective September 4, 2004.

1m. DAVID ROTHROCK

Melinda DeBadts moved and Sandra Boerman 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 appointment of David Rothrock, as a teacher on

tenure in the academic subject area of Science, effective

September 4, 2004.

1n. KELLEY SHIPLEY

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert 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 appointment of Kelley Shipley, as a teacher on

tenure in the special subject area of Art, effective September 4,

2004.

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1o. SHANNAN SICIENSKI

Douglas Bell moved and Nickoline Henner 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 appointment of Shannan Sicienski, as a teacher on

tenure in the academic subject area of Mathematics, effective

September 4, 2004.

1p. TARSILLA THOMPSON Mark Humbert moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Tarsilla Thompson, as a teacher on

tenure in the special subject area of Special Education, effective

September 4, 2004.

1r. CRYSTAL WEIGAND

Mark Humbert moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of Crystal Weigand, as a teacher on

tenure in the academic subject area of Foreign Language, effective

September 4, 2004.

1s. GEORGE WETHERELL

Sandra Boerman moved and Douglas Bell 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 appointment of George Wetherell, as a teacher on

tenure in the special subject area of Physical Education, effective

September 4, 2004.

Ed Magin congratulated everyone, and commented that Social

Studies teacher, Jonathan Veley had been granted tenure in

January 2004.

The meeting moved to Room 210.

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Nickoline Henner was administered an Oath of Office as she was

elected to fill the remainder of the board seat vacated by William

Gowan in March 2004. This move leaves Mrs. Henner’s seat

open until July 1 when Robert Cahoon will be sworn in.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Sally Smith, Mary Nealon and Kim Borden all spoke to the Board

about the impact of the cut of a Foreign Language teacher for the

2004-05 school year. The elimination of French from course

offerings is causing concerns about program continuity and class

sizes.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NEGOTIATIONS

Dr. Starr reported on a meeting with North Rose - Wolcott

Teachers' Association Vice President, Barb Coleman. He will give

a full report in Executive Session.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Mr. Magin asked board members to register for the Annual

Meeting.

4c. OPEN

Kathy Hoyt reported that Wayside Farms donated the flowerpots

at the golf driving range.

Douglas Bell provided a newspaper article to Dr. Starr and asked

that he share it with all bus drivers.

David Smith requested cost per pupil information for all schools

in Eastern Wayne County, Hannibal and Cato Meridian.

Dr. Starr led a discussion of the board’s decision to eliminate a

foreign language position as part of the budget process. Program

enrollment projections were discussed. Dr. Starr will bring a

recommendation to the Board at the next meeting that will

address program costs and student enrollment.

5a. CAPITAL PROJECT

Trever Talavera of Christa Construction provided the board with

an overview of the renovation work that will take place in school

buildings and grounds over the summer. He will schedule times

for board members to walk through the project in order to inspect

the work that is being done.

5b. DISCUSSION OF

Dr. Starr provided board members with a copy of his report about

SMOKING IN THE HS

the smoking issues at the High School. The report covered all the

procedures that administrators are following this year to curb the

problem of student smoking in the lavatories. It also covered the

responsibilities of all constituencies in the school and the

community to help spread the message that smoking is

unacceptable and students will be disciplined for smoking in

school and on school grounds.

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The board continued the discussion with suggestions on methods

of disciplining students for smoking infractions.

5c. DISCUSSION OF

Dr. Starr reiterated for the board the request by the Town of

ASSESSMENT LITIGATION Huron Supervisor to share in the cost of any litigations resulting

from property assessment disputes. In a straw vote, the board

decided unanimously that they did not wish to be involved in a

legal task belonging to another government entity.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Sandra Boerman 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 May 11, 2004.

6b. MEETING MINUTES

Melinda DeBadts moved and Nickoline Henner 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 May 18, 2004.

A discussion of Consent Agenda items produced the following

motions.

Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded a motion to

amend Resolution 7f. to eliminate the 1.0 FTE Foreign Language

teacher position from the resolution language. The vote was

unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M.

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

Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded a motion to

table Resolution 7h1. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S.

Boerman, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Melinda DeBadts 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.

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 274

$332.59

Federal 270

17328.18

Federal 275

$82.79

General 265

$520.00

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General 266

$200.00

General 268

$17922.23

General 272

$340039.34

School Lunch 269

$1291.95

School Lunch 273

$845.75

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OF CSE & CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated May 6, 13, 14, 2004 and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated May 4, 2004, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of

the following individuals identified by student number:

9826

10826

11116

10383 9954

10346 10373 10571 11045

7915

6783

3868

10573 6484

11017 6868

6391

10314

10842

8065

11007 9998

10403

10871 10987 11040 10257

11109

10870

10827

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. MOU W/ NRWSEA

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Superintendent to execute a Memorandum of

Understanding between the North Rose - Wolcott Central School

District and the North Rose - Wolcott Service Employees'

Association. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of

Education approves the necessary funds for this agreement. The

Memorandum of Agreement is on file with the District Clerk.

7e. DONATION TO

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 library books valued at $49.15 from Delta

Kappa Gamma.

7f. ABOLISH TEACHER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

POSITIONS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

abolish the following positions effective July 1, 2004.

1.0 FTE Reading

.5 FTE Technology

7g, CREATION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER POSITIONS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the creation of one 1.oFTE Elementary position and one

.5FTE Elementary position for the 2004-05 school year.

7h2. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

MELISSA STOWE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the letter of resignation from Melissa Stowe as a Special

Education teacher, effective August 31, 2004.

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