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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 28, 2004

7:00PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

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

Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert (7:52pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward

Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 75

guests.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:09pm.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts 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 September 28, 2004.

PUBLIC ACCESS

Lisa Interlichia read a letter from a parent, which supported efforts to

get a teachers’ contract in place. She also recognized, as a parent and

President of the North Rose - Wolcott PTSA, the work that both the

Teachers’ Association and the District

have accomplished to

negotiate a contract. She encouraged the Board to vote positively to

ratify the new contract.

Mrs. Interlichia also asked that the PTSA be given the opportunity to

report their activities at each Board Meeting.

Darcy Petrosino voiced her thoughts on the important work that the

Teachers’ Association and District have done to come to an agreement

on a contract. This should allow the staff to get concentrate on their job

as instructors. She urged the Board to vote positively to ratify the

Teachers’ Contract.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. NEGOTIATIONS

Ed Magin said that the Board of Education was prepared to vote on the

ratification of the Teachers’ contract.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Ed Magin asked board members to consider attending the next meeting

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4c. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Board members were reminded the Technology Committee meeting is

scheduled of October 5 at 4:30 at the District Office.

Dr. Starr reported his meeting with Technology Coordinator, Frank

Sobierajski. Many teachers are encountering problems accessing

servers and websites. Mr. Sobierajski is working with Wayne-Finger

Lake BOCES technicians to try to rectify the problems that everyone is

experiencing.

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Dr. Starr also announced that a new calendar of events will be available

on the district’s website as of October 1. The calendar can be accessed

by the public and will contain information on events in all buildings.

4d. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

Doug Bell provided an update on the last committee meeting.

CAPITAL PROJECT

The reconstruction work of the current project is about 90% complete.

Work that is in the process of being completed includes installation of

playground equipment at Florentine Hendrick Elementary School,

installation of bleachers at North Rose Elementary School, completion

of elevator work at Middle School, and ventilation work in the pool area

at the High School. The committee has also agreed that the areas

around the High School track will be regarded to direct the flow of

water off the inner field.

4e. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Dave Smith did not have a report. Another meeting will be scheduled.

4f. OTHER NEWS

Dave Murphy provided a report on the first Curriculum Council

meeting of the year. There was a discussion of Board of Education goals

as they relate to instruction. There was a discussion on curriculum

mapping. The Committee also discussed the Reading First Grant,

Teaching American History Grant, and the Advantage After School

Program for grades K-8.

In response to a question by Dave Smith, Mr. Murphy indicated that the

Mentor/Intern program for teachers was starting in each building.

Douglas Bell read a letter from community member and business

owner, Melissa Rowley, who owns Mayhem Music. In the letter she

voiced concerns about a letter that were sent to parents of North Rose -

Wolcott music students. She is troubled by the fact that her business

was excluded as a resource for music and instrument supplies for

student. The superintendent will address these concerns with the staff

involved.

Ed Magin read a prepared statement expressing some of his thoughts

on the negotiating process and what lies ahead in the methodology of

educating children. The Board of Education has developed a number of

goals. Two that are of utmost importance are student achievement and

accountability. Everyone plays a major role in achieving these goals

and meeting the higher expectations outlined in the goals. He charged

administration and staff to work diligently and creatively to improve

student achievement.

He thanked the negotiating committees for their hard work and effort

to bring the contract to fruition.

5a. LTR. OF INTENT TO

Douglas Bell moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following

RETIRE: JOAN SMOLINSKI

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

DeBadts, 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, accepts

with regret the resignation for the purpose of retirement from Joan

Smolinski, effective October 10, 2004.

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Dan Starr and Ed Magin both thanked Mrs. Smolinski for her 32 years

of dedication to the district.

5b. NRWTA CONTRACT

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and seconded the following motion. The vote

was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes; D. Bell, N. Henner voted no.

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

the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, hereby

ratifies and approves the terms of the Agreement between the

Superintendent of Schools of the North Rose - Wolcott Central School

District and the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association for the

period covering July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2007. The salary

increases are: 6.76% for 2003-04; 3.81% for 2004-05; 4.00% for 2005-

06, 3.79% for 2006-07. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of

Education approves the necessary funds for this agreement. The full

terms and conditions of employment are on file with the District Clerk.

Mark Humbert entered the meeting at this point. He stated that he was

detained but gives his full support the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers'

Association and the newly ratified contract.

5c.DEPARTMENT

Audrey Walker, Food Services Manager, provided the board with

REPORTS

an update of school lunch programs. She talked of the new

computerized lunch system, which, when fully implemented, should aid

parents in managing their children’s lunch money and food selections.

She spoke of the successful breakfast program in each building, and she

spoke of her efforts to provide nutritious, lower fat meals to students.

Jerry Williams, Transportation Supervisor, provided the board with

information on school buses. He is realigning the transportation

system, looking at the number of bus runs and number of miles each

bus travels. He is trying to accommodate students more efficiently,

both time wise and mileage wise. He also provided information on

other items within his department, including the repair schedule of

certain types of buses; the need for a paint booth vs. a bus wash bay,

and the eventual need for a bus lift.

5d. BOE GOALS

Mark Humbert compiled a list of ideas that the board would like to

work on as part of the accomplishment of the goals that they are

developing. He distributed the list and the discussion will continue at

the next meeting.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

David Smith moved and Mark Humbert 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 September 8, 2004.

6b. MEETING MINUTES

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts 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.

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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 September 14, 2004 with corrections.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman 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.

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 63

$457044.13

Federal 62

$16998.26

Federal 64

$440.00

General 48

$3214.32

General 49

$1865.55

General 52

$3528.90

General 53

$38186.39

General 55

$7115.22

General 56

$2806.54

General 57

$9770.15

General 58

$5653.14

General 59

$8728.34

General 66

$13590.91

School Lunch 50

$1771.48

School Lunch 60

$14788.01

Unemployment Res. 51 $69.35

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

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

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated September 2, 9, 2004 and, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the

following individuals identified by student number: 10452

10706

8310 10622 11275 11226

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. TREASURER’S REPORTS

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

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the April 2004 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 May 2004 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 June 2004 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 July 2004 Treasurer’s Report.

7e. AUTHORIZATION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Superintendent to require that employees be examined

by a physician as designated, in accordance with Section 913 of the New

York State Education Law.

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