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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 12, 2004 7:00PM AUDITORIUM AND MEDIA CENTER

NORTH ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda

DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto

(9:10pm), Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 15

guests.

1a. b. CALL TO ORDER

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

RECEPTION AND

Pledge of Allegiance. The Board and Administration gathered

BUILDING TOUR

with guests to honor retiring employees, and to greet new

employees of the District.

Neil Thompson led the board on a tour of the building. The

meeting reconvened in the Media Center at 7:45pm, and Neil

Thompson, Brenda LaShomb and Jennifer Hayden spoke to the

Board about strides in student achievement using the benefits of

parallel block scheduling. It allows students to receive large

group, small group and oneonone instruction in various subject

areas. Students may be grouped homogeneously (the same

learning level) or heterogeneously (varied learning levels),

depending on the instruction given.

Neil Thompson told the Board about the newly formed Cabinet at

North Rose Elementary School, which is comprised of teachers.

Their role is to review state assessments and recommend

curriculum alignment strategies that will best prepare students

for future state tests.

1c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

David Smith 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.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the agenda of October 12, 2004.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. PTSA UPDATE

Lisa Interlichia, President of the NRW PTSA provided the board

with a synopsis of the last meeting. She brought some

suggestions on programs that the PTSA would like to sponsor.

The programs would be open to the community and would

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discuss such topics as bullying and character education.

Additionally, they are looking for ways to raise funds for the

organization, and are interested in nontraditional avenues to

raising funds for the organization.

She voiced concerns brought up by parents on the disparity in the

cost of school pictures between each school building for the same

package. Dan Starr will check into it. She also said that the PTSA

was willing to be become involved in the Advantage After School

Program.

4b. POLICY COMMITTEE

Dave Smith reported on the last meeting and apprised board

members of various policies that will be reviewed.

4c. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Nicki Henner reported on the first meeting of this new

committee. Committee members are developing their purpose,

and a plan of action.

4d. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Ed Magin spoke of the last general membership meeting that was

attended by a number of board members.

4e. TECHNOLOGY

Dan Starr reported on the last committee meeting. The district is

experiencing problems with software programs that seem to be

incompatible. There are some solutions in progress.

4f. CAPITAL PROJECT

Mark Humbert, Dave Smith and Bob Cahoon reported on the

inside oval of the all weather track. Some grading is planned to

alleviate drainage problems.

4g. GOOD NEWS

Mark Humbert reported that the Boys Cross Country Team took

the County Championship. The Girls Cross Country Team came

in third.

Nicki Henner commented that first grade teacher, Katy

DiDominick has a great website.

5a. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Dave Murphy gave the board a synopsis of a survey that was

SURVEY

conducted in the district by Leah Stuck, a graduate of North Rose

Wolcott. The survey, conducted with K 8 parents and teachers,

was done as part of Ms. Stuck’s doctoral dissertation. It identified

factors that may impact parent trust in teachers in an effort to

help teachers and parents work to strengthen their relationship,

and it examined if these relationships differed across elementary

and middle school populations.

5b. HIGH SCHOOL

Bill Rotenberg discussed his efforts to curb smoking in the

SMOKING ISSUE

lavatories in the High School. The policy was reviewed with

students at the opening of school. All smoking supplies are

considered contraband and suspect students are questioned and

will be searched if warranted. Parent’s reaction has been very

supportive. Smoking cessation classes are being offered by Nancy

Monaghan, Substance Abuse Counselor. Teachers have been very

supportive and have willingly been involved in monitoring

students.

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5c. BOARD OF ED. GOALS

Dan Starr started the discussion by informing the board that he

had met with the faculty in three school buildings and presented

the board’s goals. Mark Humbert will continue to refine the list

of Board expectations that accompany their goals.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner 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 28, 2004.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Melinda DeBadts moved and David Smith 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 72

$2487.30

Federal 68

$14957.30

General

$2772.27 General 70

$312809.90

School Lunch 69

$726.99

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 16, 23, 24, 2004, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of

the following individuals identified by student number:

7550 3868 7463

6797 7041

6150

6154

6733

11206

10739

11228

11263

6101 8334

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. CPSE PARENT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints Lynn Gardner to serve as a Parent Rep to the Committee

on PreSchool Special Education for the 200405 school year.

7e1. RESIGNATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CAROLYN RAUS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Carolyn Raus as a School Counselor,

effective September 29, 2004.

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7e2. RESIGNATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DANIEL STACK

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Daniel Stack as a Cleaner, effective

December 1, 2004.

7e3. APPT. CORRECTION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CHARLANNE BITTINGER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Charlanne Bittinger as a long term

substitute teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part

87 as follows:

Certification: Provisional Mathematics 712

Control #: 450529041

Appointment Area: Mathematics

Start Date: September 2, 2004 – June 30, 2005, to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

salary: Step 2D, $32,799, to be adjusted upon completion of

negotiations

7e4. PERMANENT APPTS.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ELIZABETH FERGUSON

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the permanent appointment of Elizabeth Ferguson as a

Cook, effective October 13, 2004.

7e5. COMMUNITY SWIM

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following individual as swim instructors and/or

lifeguard for the Community Swim classes for the 200304 school

year.

Name

$/Hr.

Andy

King

$8.00

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School October Newsletter

Rural Schools Association Newsletter

NRW Community PTSA Membership form

Use of Facilities

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one spoke to the board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Nickoline Henner 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 Executive Session at 10:00pm for the specific purpose

of discussing an employee issue.

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OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 10:26pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Sandra Boerman moved and Douglas Bell 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 adjournment of the meeting at 10:26pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education