NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 8, 2004

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell (7:04pm), Sandra Boerman (7:01pm), Robert

Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Jeffrey Lisanto,

Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, and approximately 60 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Mark Humbert

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led he

Pledge of Allegiance.

OATH OF OFFICE

Robert Cahoon was sworn in as a Board Member.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Melinda DeBadts moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, N.

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

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Kelly Cole, a Middle School teacher, read a statement on behalf of

the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association. She cited

concerns about the length of the negotiations process, and stated

hopes for a contract settlement before the end of the school year.

Sally Smith spoke to the Board of Education at the May 25, 2004

meeting about the elimination of a foreign language position. She

stated her dismay in not getting a response to her concerns from

the Board or Superintendent after the last meeting.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NEGOTIATIONS

Dan Starr reported continuing dialogues with Barbara Coleman

for settlement of the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association

contract. An extensive report will be given to the Board in

executive session.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Ed Magin provided a report on the Four County School Boards

Association annual meeting, which he attended along with Dave

Smith and Jeff Lisanto.

4c. POLICY UPDATE

Dave Smith reported on the last meeting, stating that policies are

under review.

4d. CURRICULUM

Dave Murphy reported on the final meeting of the year. He

COUNCIL

thanked all the members of the Council for the good work this

year. There was good dialogue, feedback and communications.

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4e. CAPITAL PROJECT

Dan Starr reported that contractors are planning for renovation

work to start in earnest on June 28, however, some contractors

may be seen in buildings after 3:30pm getting ready for major

work. The work on the pool has been started.

5f. OTHER REPORTS

Nicki Henner reported that the North Rose Elementary School

Memorial Day parade was excellent.

Mindy DeBadts reported that the Festivals of the Arts at the

Middle School was amazing.

Jeff Lisanto reported that the Sports Banquet at the High School

was well planned.

5a. PTA PRESENTATION

Lisa Interlichia, President of the North Rose - Wolcott Parent

Teacher Student Association provided a background for the start-

up on the PTA. The organization is recognized by both the state

and federal PTA organizations. The organization is open to

working with Administration, teachers, support staff and students

to identify areas where they can make a difference in the

education and improve the community.

5b. SCHOOL REPORT

Dave Murphy and Dan Starr presented the School Report Card.

Statistics on 4

grade, 8

grade and Regents level ELA , Math,

Science test scores were presented. The State Education

Department requires that these scores are also reported as sub

groups, and statistics for Students with Disabilities, males,

females, and economically disadvantaged were also discussed.

Melinda DeBadts left the meeting at 7:35pm.

5c. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Dan Starr continued the discussion from the May 25

board

POSITION DISCUSSION

meeting of the elimination of a foreign language position. He

presented projected enrollment figures for foreign language

classes. Discussion continued among board members on

program continuity and future class sizes. Dr. Starr stated that

the needs of students could be addressed during the first semester

of the next school year by hiring a part-time teacher for that

period of time. A recommendation will be presented to the Board

at the next meeting.

6. MEETING MINUTES

Douglas Bell moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

R. Cahoon, 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 Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2004.

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7. CONSENT AGENDA

David Smith moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following

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

Cahoon, N. Henner, 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:

General 277

$17651.50

General 279

$104.82

General 283

$375.61

General 285

$1336.78

Capital 282

$10833.90

School Lunch 278

$569.27

School Lunch 284

$1038.84

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OF CSE AND CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated May 20, 21, 27, 2004 and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated May 18, 2004, and instruct

the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf

of the following individuals identified by student number:

5461

9217

10700 8426

10838 10323 7293

10208 8025

6297

8096

8097

11110

10661 9594

100170 9465

9756

10808

10192 10843 8351

11004 10546 10627 10603 9988

10606

11008 10232 19725 10595 10600

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. BOARD OF ED. 2004-05 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

MEETING CALENDAR

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 2004-05 calendar for Board of Education meetings.

7e. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

POSITION

approves the creation of a 1.0 Psychologist Intern position for the

2004-05 school year.

7f. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER ON SPECIAL

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

ASSIGNMENT POSITION

approves the creation of a 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment

for the 2004-05 school year.

7g1. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DENISE ROBAK

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Denise Robak as an English teacher,

effective August 9, 2004.

7g2. APPOINT SENIOR

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CUSTODIAN: RANDY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

SEARS

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Randy Sears

as a Senior Custodian, conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part

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87, for $12.54 /hr, 8 hrs/day, for a total annual salary of up to

$26,080 which includes differential, prorated to start date,

effective June 9, 2004.

7g3. APPT. LT SUB TEACHER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ANDREW CONWAY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Andrew Conway as a 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 N, K, 1-6

Control # 178647021

Appointment Area: Elementary

Start Date: June 1, 2004 through June 23, 2004, to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

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

7g4. APPT. LT SUB TEACHER Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

ASST. TIFFANY JACKSON

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Tiffany Jackson as a long term substitute

Teacher Assistant for $7.00/hr., 7.5 hrs/day, from April 26 – June 23,

2004 to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations..

7g5. APPT. SUMMER READING B

e it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROGRAM STAFF

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individuals to fill teacher positions for the

Summer Reading Program from July 1 – July 30, 2004 at $25.00

Judy Tatum, Teacher Assistant @ $10.00/hour for 3.5 hr/day

7g6. PERMANENT APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the permanent appointment of Lisa Williams as a

Messenger, effective June 11, 2004.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Agreement between District and NRWSEA

Winning Beginning Newsletter

The Advocate, May 2004

Use of Facilities

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Sally Smith confirmed her opinions on the Foreign Language

teacher position.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Douglas Bell moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

R. Cahoon, N. Henner, 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,

approve Executive Session at 9:00pm for the specific purpose of

discussing Negotiations with the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers'

Association and to discuss Confidential Employees, the Director

of Educational Services and the Business Executive.

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 9:47pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

R. Cahoon, 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,

approve the adjournment of the meeting at 9:47pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education

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