Unofficial and Unapproved

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

6:00PM FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AND MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Mark Humbert

(7:30Ppm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and 6 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner

Trever Talavera, Project Coordinator, and Mike Steve, Director of

Facilities, led board members and guests on a tour of both

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School and Middle School to

view the on-going reconstruction work being completed in each

building.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:20pm

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 August 10, 2004 with changes.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NEGOTIATIONS

This report will be given in Executive Session.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Dave Smith asked board members to suggest topics that would be

meaningful to them for discussion at meetings.

4c. GOOD NEWS

Dave Smith reported that signs directing the public to the driving

range are ready to be put in place on local roads.

Dan Starr reported that he has been in touch with BOCES

administrators in Williamson to discuss plans for the

construction of a shed to be built by BOCES students on the golf

range.

Dan Starr initiated a discussion of the school tax levy to prepare

the board to vote on the tax warrant in Consent Agenda. Several

towns have recently gone through a reevaluation of assessments.

When the district formulated the budget and proposed a 7.47%

increase to taxpayers, the rate was based on current property

assessments. The overall school tax rate will be 3.03%.

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5a. UPDATE FROM

Kathy Hoyt, Athletic Director, provided the Board with copies of

ATHLETIC DEPT.

the Student Athlete Handbook. Board members discussed the

possibility of making this a Handbook for all students, not just

athletes. Dan Starr reported that new High School Principal, Bill

Rotenberg is in the process of familiarizing himself with school

policies and procedures. He will be instrumental in getting a

committee together to formulate new student handbooks.

5b. UPDATE FROM

Aaron Petrosino, president of the North Rose - Wolcott Boosters

BOOSTER CLUB

Club presented the officers of the Club: Darcy Petrosino,

Secretary, Deb McIntyre, Treasurer and Paul McIntyre, Vice

President. He and Deb McIntyre provided the Board with an

overview of the support they provide to district athletic teams.

They outlines some plans for the coming school year and

encouraged board members to volunteer.

5c. DISCUSSION OF GOALS Dan Starr reviewed goal setting procedures as formulated at a

Board Retreat in early August. There are six areas where the

Board would like to set goals. Dr. Starr will be developing an

action plan to facilitate achievement of the goals throughout the

2004-05 school year and will review with the Board at the next

meeting.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Douglas Bell moved and David Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2004.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Douglas Bell moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following

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

Cahoon, 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 9

23805.00

Federal 8

$13346.04

Federal 14

2672.10

General 3

52235.42

General 6

$76065.08

General 10

$5437.18

General 12

$48025.81

General 17

$27592.88

School Lunch 7

$3886.98

School Lunch 15 $1500.00

7b. SCHOOL TAX

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

WARRANT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the Tax Warrant in the amount of $7,822,300 , and

authorize the tax collector to collect such taxes.

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7c. SAVE PLAN

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the changes to the 2003-04 Safe Schools Against

Violence in Education Plan as recommended by the Wayne-

Finger Lake BOCES Health, Safety and Risk Management Office.

7d. DONATION TO

Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon

DISTRICT

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant

to Education Law, accepts a grant in the amount of $4,600.00

from the Merry Go Round Playhouse for the 2004-05 school year

for use in Arts in Education program.

7e. AGREEMENT W/

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

AMERICAN RED CROSS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Superintendent to execute a Statement of

Agreement with the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red

Cross for use of school facilities, grounds and equipment during

Red Cross Disaster Relief activities for one year, effective August

11, 2004.

7f1. LTR OF RESIGNATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JULIE BAUER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Julie Bauer as a Special Education

teacher, effective July 27, 2004.

7f2. TERMINATION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER AIDE: WENDY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

FRALICK

terminates the employment of Wendy Fralick, effective August 11,

2004. Be it further resolved that Wendy Fralick’s name be placed

on the Preferred Eligibility List of candidates for appointment to

a vacancy that may occur in a position similar to the one which

she previously occupied.

7f3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TRENA FISHER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a leave of absence for Trena Fisher. The total leave is

anticipated as being from September 2, 2004 through January

26, 2005.

NOTE: The order that teacher appointments appear in the

minutes dictates the order of seniority.

7f4. APPT. ENGLISH

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER: WENDY BEERS of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Wendy L.

Beers, conditional upon a criminal history record check according

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

Certification: Provisional English 7-12

Control #: 315477031

Academic Tenure Area: English

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

Salary: Step 1A, $31802, to be adjusted upon completion of

negotiations

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