NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Staff Position Salary* Step/Years*

UNAPPROVED AND UNOFFICIAL

BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES

JULY 13, 2004 6:00PM NORTH ROSE ELEMENTARY AND

ROOM 121 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (6:45pm),

Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto (6:55pm),

Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and 3 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Sandra Boerman

1. CALL TO ORDER

Elena LaPlaca, District Clerk, called the meeting to order at

6:05pm.

1a. FACILITIES TOUR

The meeting was immediately turned over to Trever Talavera,

Capital Project Construction Manager, led the board through

North Rose Elementary School to view renovations to that

building. The meeting then moved to the High School where the

board viewed renovations taking place at that school building.

The meeting then moved to room 121.

1b. OATH OF OFFICE

Daniel Starr was sworn in as Superintendent of Schools and

Robert Cahoon was sworn in as a Board Member. Their Oaths of

Office are on file with the District Clerk.

1c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, 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 July 13, 2005 with changes.

1d. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT The District Clerk asked for nominations for the position of

President. Douglas Bell nominated Edward Magin. No other

nominations were made and the process was closed.

Douglas Bell moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

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

DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

elects Edward Magin as the President of the Board of Education

for the 2004-05 school year.

July 13, 2004

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Edward Magin signed an Oath of Office. The documents are on

file with the District Clerk. The gavel was turned over to Mr.

Magin.

1e. ELECTION OF BOARD

Edward Magin asked for nominations for the position of Vice

VICE PRESIDENT

President. David Smith nominated Mark Humbert. No other

nominations were made and the process was closed.

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following

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

DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

elects Mark Humbert as the Vice President of the Board of

Education for the 2004-05 school year.

Mark Humbert signed an Oath of Office. The documents are on

file with the District Clerk.

1f.g. BOARD COMMITTEE

Board members discussed committees and committee

assignments. The focus of the Capital Project committee will now

include Buildings and Grounds. Additionally, the board will be

developing a new committee to address Community Relations.

After the discussion, assignments were made for both board

committees and Four County School Boards Association

committees.

1h–r BOARD APPTS.

Jeffrey Lisanto 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.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individuals to serve in the stated positions

with stipends as stated for the 2004-05 school year, effective July

1, 2004. The District Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, District

Activities Accounts Treasurers, Tax Collector, and Internal

Auditor are covered under the District Blanket Bond of $100,000

unless otherwise stipulated.

District Clerk: Elena M. LaPlaca

District Treasurer: Barbara Tombs

Deputy Treasurer: Carol Stevens

District Activities Accounts Treasurers:

Jon Veley, High School, Stipend: $2,000

Karen Nearpass, Middle School, Stipend: $1,200

Internal Auditor: Karol Mumby

Purchasing Agent: Deborah L. Stuck

Records Access Officer: Deborah L. Stuck

Title IX Compliance Officer: Mary Augusta Boogaard

Chemical Hygiene Officer: Ronald House

AHERA Compliance Officer: Deborah L. Stuck

Safety Compliance Officer: Deborah L. Stuck

Records Management Officer: Deborah L. Stuck

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School Physicians:

Dr. Richard Endres

Wolcott Medical Center Physicians & Physician Assistants

Student physicals: $170/hr PA & NP, $225/hr Physician @ school/$55 each @

office

Adult physicals: $72/each

Pediatrician rep @ CSE when needed: $80.00/hr.

Tax Collector: Sheila Toles, Stipend: $6311

Independent Auditor: Raymond F. Wager, CPA, PC: Annual Fee: $15,650 (to

audit 2003-04 school year.)

Certification of Payroll: Deborah L. Stuck

Signature on Checks: Daniel R. Starr, Deborah L. Stuck, Barbara Tombs

Authorize Budget Transfers: Daniel R. Starr

Authorization to Sign Student Health/Remedial Services Contracts for out-of-

district placed students: Deborah L. Stuck

1i. DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

designate Fleet Bank, 1 E. Main St., Wolcott, NY, Fleet Bank, 5016

Main St., No. Rose, NY, and Key Bank, Clyde, NY as the

depositories for funds as listed below which belong to the school

district during the 2004-05 school year

Fleet Bank

Key Bank

Debt Service Fund

Federal Fund

Trust & Agency Fund

General Fund

Payroll

Money Market-Gen. Fund

Capital Phase Fund

Trust & Agency Fund

Money Market-Unemp. Fund

Capital Reserve Fund

MS Student Activities

Money Market-Debt Fund Serv.

Capital Bus Reserve Fund

Unemployment Reserve Fund

Capital Bus Fund

High Yield Savings-Capital Reserve

School Lunch Fund

WCTA Federal Credit Union

Money Market-Gen. Fund

JP Morgan Chase

MS Student Activities

High School Student Activities Money Market-Gen Fund

North Rose Student Activities High Yield Savings Debt Service – Capital Fund

High Yield Savings - Unemployment Fund

1j. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

designate the

Finger Lakes Times

and the

Wayne County Star

the District’s official newspapers for the 2004-05 school year.

1k. BONDING

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves surety bonds for District employees as follows:

Superintendent

$250,000

District Treasurer

$500,000

Business Executive II$500,000

District Courier

$100,000

Tax Collector

$1,500,000

Blanket Bond (all employees) $100,000

1l. PETTY CASH

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approve the establishment of the following petty cash funds and

the custodians of each fund.

$200.00 School Lunch Fund (%50.00 each school building):

Audrey Walker

$100.00 – General Fund:

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School:

Kathy Topping

North Rose Elementary School: Amy Shear

Middle School: Kimberlee Sherwin

High School: Laurie Dobbin

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Business Office: Carol Stevens

North Rose Bus Garage: Patricia Davenport

School Tax Collector Fund: Sheila Toles

$ 50.00 General Fund:

Superintendent’s Office: Elena La Placa

40.00 General Fund:

MS Extraclassroom Activity Fund: Karen Nearpass

30.00 General Fund:

High School Athletic Department: Kathleen Hoyt

1m. SCHOOL ATTORNEY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints Wayne A. VanderByl, Esq. 3800 Railroad Ave.,

Williamson, NY 14589 at a rate of $155.00 per hour for the 2004-

05 school year.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints Hodgson Russ Andrews Woods & Goodyear LLP, 1800

One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203, at a rate of $205.00/hr. for

partners, $193.00/hr. for senior level, $173.00/hr. for associates,

$92.00/hr. for legal assistants, $67.00/hr. for paralegals,

$226.00/hr for environmental matters and securities matters, for

the 2004-05 school year.

1n. DISTRICT POLICIES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approve the current North Rose-Wolcott District Policy Manual

as the policies and regulations for the District for the 2004-05

school year.

1o. STAFF DEVELOPMENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Superintendent of Schools or his designee to

approve requests for staff development courses and conferences

for the 2004-05 school year.

1p. MILEAGE RATE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the mileage reimbursement rate for the 2004-05 school

year as the same as the IRS mileage rate.

1q. SUB. TEACHER PER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DIEM PAY RATES

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law

approves the Teacher Substitute Remuneration schedule, for the

2004-05 school year, as follows.

Per Diem substitute pay for the 2004-05 school year is

approved at $65 for certified, $60 for a non-certified with a 4-

year degree, and $57 non-certified without a 4-year degree.

Certified substitutes that teach one (1) semester in the same

assignment or are hired for one (1) semester are placed on Step 1

($31,802)* of the teacher salary scale, prorated for period of

service.

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Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a

Bachelor’s degree, that are anticipated in advance to be employed

for at least twenty (20) consecutive work days in the same

assignment will be placed on Step 1, effective on the first day,

prorated on the teacher salary schedule ($31,802/yr. or $159.01

per day)*. If the assignment is to exceed forty (40) days the

teacher substitute must be certified in the area employed.

Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a

Bachelor’s degree, that are employed on a per diem basis in the

same assignment will be placed on Step 1, prorated, when, during

the first 20 consecutive work days, it is realized that the

assignment requires a minimum of 20 days. The Step 1 rate will

begin the day the request is approved by the Superintendent or

Board of Education. If the assignment is to exceed forty (40) days

the teacher substitute must be certified in the area employed.

Certified substitutes or substitutes with a minimum of a

Bachelor’s degree, will be placed on Step 1, prorated, when their

per diem substitute days in the same assignment go over twenty

(20) consecutive workdays. The Step 1 salary rate will begin on

the twenty-first (21

) day of employment. If the assignment is to

exceed forty (40) days the teacher substitute must be certified in

the area employed.

Certified administrative substitutes employed on a per

diem basis will be paid $110.00 per day.

1r. SERVICE EMPLOYEE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PER DIEM PAY RATES

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following rates for per diem substitutes for the

2004-05 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the

hourly rate of pay for retired support staff to be either the hourly

rate of pay at retirement, or the starting hourly rate plus $2.00

per hour, whichever is less.

Bus Drivers

$10.26

Cleaners & Custodians

$ 7.43

Clerical

$ 7.99

Teacher Aides & Monitors

$ 7.00

Food Service Helpers

$ 7.00 Mechanics

$10.40

Health Aides/LPN

$ 11.70

Groundsmen/Maintenance

$ 7.61

2. PUBIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NYSSBA CONVENTION Ed Magin led a discussion of the convention and asked board

members to consider being the voting delegate for the

convention. Reservations are due prior to July 30, 2004.

4b. OTHER REPORTS

Jeff Lisanto commented that the public is using the all weather

track this summer.

Jeff Lisanto commented that he didn’t think the golf driving

range was being used as much as last year. Suggestions were

made as to how to publicize the facility. Dave Smith will work

with PE Director, Anne Dapolito, to get information to the public.

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5a. LETTER OF INTENT

David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

TO RETIRE: ELAINE

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts, N.

PEETERS

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 Elaine Peeters, effective August 1, 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.

The board thanked Mrs. Peeters for her service to the district.

5b. PROCESS FOR SUPT.

Dan Starr told the Board that they had received information in

EVALUATION

their packets pertinent to the year-end evaluation of the

superintendent. The discussion will take place among board

members during executive session.

5c. PROCESS FOR BOARD

The board determined several dates during July when they could

EVALUATION/WORKSHOP gather to discuss areas of growth as a board and to decide on a

process for developing goals.

5d. REGENTS REPORT

Dan Starr and Dave Murphy provided graphs and statistics to the

board as an overview of Regents exam test scores for June 2004.

5e. PROJECT SAVE

Deb Stuck gave board members draft copies of the district’s

Safety Plan for the 2004-05 school year. The substance of the

plan has not changed, but names and phone numbers have been

updated to reflect changes in personnel. There will be a

resolution on the August 10 agenda seeking adoption of the plan.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts 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 June 23, 2004.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. 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 304

$888.27

Capital 312

$6815.95

Federal 302

$13422.97

Federal 307

6323.71

Federal 316

808.52

General 298

$13496.47

General 300

$10242.78

General 301

$36344.02

General 302

$1332.06

General 306

$123472.85

General 308

$743.74

General 310

$8396.97

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General 313

$27.34

General 314

$46335.00

General 315

$59207.40

General 318

$52.65

General 1

$432.00

School Lunch 303

$6557.28

School Lunch

309

$3128.79

School Lunch 311

$544.09

School Lunch 317

$358.46

School Lunch 2

$25.00

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

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 (CSE) dated June 21, 22, 2004, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of

these individuals identified by student number: 10323

10130

9564

10008 7237

7c. USE OF SCHOOL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

FACILITIES

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Executive to approve requests by various

community organizations for the use of school buildings and

facilities according to district policy, when school is in session for

the 2004-05 school year.

7d. USE OF SCHOOL BUSES Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Executive to approve requests by various

community organizations for the use of school buses according to

district policy, at no cost to the district, for the 2004-05 school

year.

7e. FREE & REDUCED

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

MEALS/SPL. MILK POLICY of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

adopt the Free and Reduced Price Meal or Special Milk Program

Policy Statement, including the Family Income Eligibility Criteria

for the 2004-05 school year, a copy of which is on file in the

Business Office.

7f1. RESIGNATION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER AIDE: NANCY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

SNYDER

accepts the resignation of Nancy Snyder as a Teacher Aide,

effective September 1, 2004.

7f2. APPT. TEACHING

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ASST: NANCY SNYDER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Nancy

Snyder as a Teacher Assistant, conditional upon a criminal

history record check according to Commissioners Regulation

§80-1.11 and Part 87, for 7 hrs/day, total annual salary of $14,061,

effective September 2, 2004.

7f3. APPT SPL. ED.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individual to fill a Teacher Aide positions

for 3.5 hours per day in the Functional Skills Self Contained Class

July 13, 2004

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Special Education Summer School program at North Rose

Elementary School, effective July 6 through August 13, 2004.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

READING STAFF

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individual to fill a teacher assistant

position for the Summer Reading Program from July 1 – July 30,

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DIRECTORS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following appointments for the 2004-05 school

Director of Physical Education $2455

*Will advance upon completion of negotiations

7f6. APPT. EVEN START

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SUMMER READING

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

TEACHER: REGINA EVANS appoints the following individual to fill a Teacher position for 4

hours per day in the Even Start Summer Reading Program,

effective July 6 through August 13, 2004. Wayne County Even

Start will pay the salary.

7f7. DIR. OF ED. SERVICE S Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TERMS & CONDITIONS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the salary increase of 3.8% for David J. Murphy for the

period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Be it further

resolved that the Board approves a one-time contribution of an

additional $2000 to a Tax Sheltered Annuity. The terms and

conditions of employment are on file with the District Clerk.

7f8. BUSINESS EXECUTIVE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TERM & CONDITIONS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the salary increase of 3.0% for Deborah L. Stuck, for the

period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Be it further

resolved that the Board approves a contribution of an additional

$2000 to a Tax Sheltered Annuity. The terms and conditions of

employment are on file with the District Clerk.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board: Middle School

SDM Meeting Minutes, History Grant Information, Use of

Facilities.

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9. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the board.

10A. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Jeff 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 the additions to the agenda of July 13, 2004.

10b. RESIGNATION OF

Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

TEACHER: ROBERT WREN 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,

accepts the resignation of Robert W. Wren as an elementary

teacher, effective July 31, 2004.

10c. APPT. ELEMENTARY

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following

TEACHER: BENJAMIN

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts, N.

WILSON

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 three year probationary appointment of Benjamin

Wilson, 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 #: 358901031

Tenure Area: Elementary

Probationary Period: September 2, 2004 – September 1, 2007

Salary: Step 1A, $31,802, adjusted upon completion of

negotiations

10d. APPT. SUMMER BUS

Nickoline Henner moved and David Smith 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,

appoints the following individual

as summer monitor for 3 hr/day,

effective July 6 through August 16, 2004 as follows:

Rate

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts,

N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

July 13, 2004

UNAPPROVED AND UNOFFICIAL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves Executive Session at 8:45pm for the purpose of

discussing a specific employee litigation, to discuss negotiations

with the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association, and to

discuss the superintendent’s evaluation.

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 11:20pm.

11a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner 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 additions to the agenda of July 13, 2004.

11b. SECTION 75

David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following

HEARING

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, M. DeBadts, N.

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

WHEREAS, Daniel Starr, Superintendent of the North Rose-

Wolcott Central School District (hereinafter referred to as

“District”) has, pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law,

filed charges of incompetence and/or misconduct against Walter

Brown, an employee in the classified civil service of the District;

and,

WHEREAS, Section 75 (2) of the New York Civil Service Law

provides for a hearing upon such charges shall be held by the

officer or body having the power to remove the person against

whom such charges are preferred, or by a deputy or other person

designated by such officer or body in writing for that purpose;

and

WHEREAS, Daniel Starr, Superintendent of the District has

New York as a designated hearing officer in this matter; and

WHEREAS, Section 75 (3) of the Civil Service Law provides

that pending the hearing and determination of charges of

incompetence and/or misconduct, the employee against whom

charges have been preferred may be suspended without pay for a

period not exceeding thirty (30) days; and

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of

Education by resolution dated July 13, 2004 does receive and

accept the Charges preferred by the Interim Superintendent and;

does hereby appoint said Garry A. Luke as its designated hearing

officer pursuant to Section 75(2) of the Civil Service Law; and it

directs Mr. Luke to hold a hearing on or about August 12, 2004[or

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as otherwise scheduled] on the Charges preferred by Daniel Starr

against Walter Brown; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Garry A. Luke of Marietta,

New York, is to make a record of such hearing which shall, with

his recommendations, be referred to this Board for review and

decision, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hearing officer be paid

his usual and customary fee for services rendered in this matter;

and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Education,

pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law, subdivision 3,

suspends employee Walter Brown for thirty (30) days without pay

effective on July 15, 2004; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education

directs the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee to attempt

and gain service, both with regard to the Charges as well as the

written notice of the suspension without pay, upon Walter Brown

at his first reasonable opportunity.

ADJOURNMENT

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 the adjournment of the meeting at 11:28pm.

_______________________________

Clerk, Board of Education

July 13, 2004