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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 23, 2004

7:00PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Mark

Humbert (7:25pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 35

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Nickoline Henner

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:03pm and led the pledge

of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Sandra Boerman moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

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

DeBadts, 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 June 23, 2004 with additions.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Elementary teacher, Sandy Manktelow made a statement on behalf of

the contract Resolution Committee of the North Rose - Wolcott

Teachers' Association, asking for a quick resolution to the mediation of

the contract.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NEGOTIATIONS

Ed Magin spoke of the first mediation session between the District and

the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association. Another session is

scheduled for July 15.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Bob Cahoon reported on his attendance at an orientation for new board

members session.

4c. CAPITAL PROJECT

Dan Starr reported on capital project work that is being done

UPDATE

at the pool in the High School. He will share the construction schedule

with the Board once he receives it.

4d. NYSSBA CONVENTION

Ed Magin asked board members to make a timely decision about

attending the NYSSBA convention in Buffalo in October.

4e. OTHER REPORTS

Dave Smith reported on his attendance at the Monroe County School

Boards Association annual dinner.

Dave Smith reported that Policy 3220 – Public Participation does not

stipulate a time frame for replying to someone who speaks to the board

during the meeting.

Dave Smith reported that the Policy Committee would like the board to

discuss and pursue avenues to improve community relations.

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Dave Smith reported on a publication that may be of interest to other

board members. It is entitled, The Key Work of School Boards: A

Guidebook.

Dave Smith mentioned that information from the North Rose - Wolcott

Weather Station at the High School is readily accessible on the district’s

website.

Jeff Lisanto and Mark Humbert gave high praise for the High School

awards assembly, and Festival of the Arts, and Dan Starr praised the 5

th

grade moving up ceremony.

5a. TITLE I FUNDING

Dan Starr reported that the state has reallocated Title I funding for the

2004-05 school year. All schools but two in Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES

area will receive reduced allocations. Title I funds are used to pay

almost all of the salaries of K – 5 teachers.

5b. DISCUSSION OF FOREIGN Dan Starr led the discussion of the foreign language program,

LANGUAGE POSITION

looking for resolution to the question of weather or not to eliminate a

position. Dr. Starr has presented class size projections at the last

meeting. He has offered his discussions with High School Guidance

Counselors about scheduling, and his discussions with principals about

numbers of sections required.

Continuing discussions from the last board meeting, Dr. Starr brought a

recommendation for consideration that would cut the position by .5FTE

or more. A lengthy discussion took place, and the Board did not come to

a decision.

Mindy DeBadts moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded a motion to go

into Executive Session to continue the discussion, based on input from

Kim Borden, Middle School foreign language teacher.

After deliberation, Melinda DeBadts moved and Sandra Boerman

seconded a motion to withdraw the first motion to enter into Executive

Session. The vote carried.

5c. DISCUSSION OF

David Murphy gave the board a synopsis of the Professional

PROFESSIONAL

Development Plan. Teachers, administrators and PTSA

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

representatives made up the team membership. The Plan is focused on

improving the quality of teaching and learning by providing

professional development opportunities for teachers. Mr. Murphy

discussed various scenarios of how the district will provide, including

the K-5 Summer Institute. A resolution to approve the plan will be

brought to the board at the July 13 meeting.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M. DeBadts, 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 June 8, 2004.

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7. CONSENT AGENDA

Sandra Boerman moved and seconded the following motions. The vote

was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J.

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

Agenda item 7d. Staff Reduction – Foreign Language was pulled from

the agenda.

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:

Federal 292

$1232.77 General 276

$60.00

General 290

$3099.65 General 291

$16632.21

General 294

$81.00 General 296

$16802.61

School Lunch 295

$10275.01

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

CSE AND CPSE

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated January 6, 2004, June 3, 10, 2004 and the Committee

on PreSchool Special Education dated May 24, 26, 2004 and June 1,

2004, and instruct the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by

student number:

10444 9874

10198 10202 10444 9874 10198 10202 10772

10762 10611 10995 10297 11142 11002 10596 10597 10259

10442 10133 10764 10506 10506 10601 10227 10767 10120

10121 10421 10593 10622 10872 10875 11145 10999 10869

11003 110089 10400 8310

7c. TREASURER’S REPORT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the March 2004 Treasurer’s Report.

7e1. APPT. ELEMENTARY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

TEACHER: LYN MIRALLES

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three-year probationary appointment of Lyn M. Miralles,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Provisional PreK, K, 1-6

Control #: 329276031

Tenure Area: Elementary

Probationary Period: September 3, 2003 – September 2, 2006

Salary: Step 2A, $32,226, to be adjusted upon completion of

negotiation

7e2. APPT. TEACHER ON SPL. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

ASSIGNMENT: JUNE MUTO

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of June Muto as a Teacher on Special

Assignment conditional upon a criminal history record check according

to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for $38,310,

adjusted upon completion of negotiations, effective July 1, 2004 – June

30, 2005. Memorandum Of Understanding is on file with the District

Clerk.

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