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    NORTH ROSE­WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    OCTOBER 26, 2004
    7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
     
    PRESENT
    Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman (7:07pm), Robert Cahoon,
    Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert (7:50pm),
    Jeffrey Lisanto (8:15pm), Edward Magin, David Smith
     
     
    Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 10
    guests.
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
    DeBadts, N. Henner, 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 26, 2004 with changes.
     
    1b. BUILDING TOUR
    John Boogaard and Randy Sears led the board on a tour of the
    building. The Board viewed a myriad of student artwork, poetry,
    and reports that are in display in the halls. They also inspected
    repairs that were made to the building during the capital project.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Sally Smith, President of the North Rose ­ Wolcott Teachers'
    Association spoke to the board about scheduled dates for the
    disbursement of retroactive pay to teachers.
     
    Kathy DeAngelis started to speak to the board about
    communications between staff and parents. Due to the nature of
    her comments, a motion was made to take the discussion to
    Executive Session.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following
    motion. The vote was as follows: D. Bell, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
    M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, D. Smith voted yes; E. Magin, S.
    Boerman, R. Cahoon voted no.
     
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves Executive Session at 8:00pm for the purpose of
    discussion a specific student matter.
     
     
    The meeting returned to open session at 8:25pm.
     
     
    Scott Converse spoke to the board about issues of student
    discipline at the high school.
     
     
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    4a. NYSSBA UPDATE
    Ed Magin provided the board with highlights from the NYSSBA
    Convention in Buffalo. He will give a more extensive report at the
    next board meeting.
     
    4b. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Dan Starr provided the board with an update of the last meeting.
     
    4c. PUBLIC RELATIONS
    Nicki Henner provided the board with a report and
    recommendations from the Public Relations committee on a new
    plan for communicating with parents, students and the
    community.
     
    4d. CAPITAL PROJECT
    Dan Starr gave the board a rundown on what items from the
    punch list have been completed in the finalization of capital
    project repair/renovation items.
     
    4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    Nicki Henner reported on a tour by first grade students of her
    store.
     
     
    Mindy DeBadts reported on a reading night function at North
    Rose Elementary School.
     
     
    Mark Humbert reported that boys cross country won league
    championship.
     
     
    Jeff Lisanto reported that boy’s soccer team won their game and
    the girl’s team lost.
     
    5a. MIDDLE SCHOOL
    John Boogaard provided the board with an overview of the
    Regents’ Report on Mid Level Education. In July 2003 the
    Regents adopted a new policy on middle­level education. The
    proposals consist of three models, which are based on the needs
    of a district and its capacity to make changes. Districts would
    select an option that works best for them. Mr. Boogaard
    discussed all three models, and where academic and assessments
    levels at the Middle School fit into each model. Involvement of all
    teachers is critical to the success of any program to improve
    student achievement. The Board of Regents will be voting soon
    on these revisions to the regulations that govern middle school
    curriculum.
     
    5b. BOE GOALS
    The Board agreed to adopt the follow goals for the 2004­05
    school year:
    1.
    Staff Evaluation: NRW students should perform better on
    formal assessments. Objective: To generate an evaluation
    process that encourages constructive criticism, personal
    reflection, and professional growth.
    2.
    Student Achievement: NRW students should perform
    better on formal assessments. Objective: Recognition that
    the state tests represent a standard of achievement, but not
    the only one.
     
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    3.
    Smoking in the HS: There are too many instances of
    student smoking in the HS. Objective: To eliminate
    student smoking in the HS.
    4.
    Public Relations: The board perceives the community lacks
    information about the school district and its operations.
    Objective: To increase community awareness of school
    district functions.
    5.
    Extra­Curricular Code of conduct: The Athletic code of
    conduct should apply to all extra­curricular activities.
    Objective: To review the Athletic code of conduct so that it
    better suits the athletes and the other extra­curricular
    activities.
    6.
    Accountability: To promote accountability by all
    stakeholders for student achievement. Objective: To
    improve student achievement
     
    These goals will be continuously reviewed by the Board and may
    change as needed. Additionally, the Board will review a list of
    Expectations – action items that they wish to accomplish as an
    offshoot of their goals. A special meeting is scheduled for
    Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 7:00pm in room 210 of the High
    School. The board will conduct a discussion of these
    expectations.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Mark Humbert 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.
     
    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 80
    $65312.75
    Federal 79
    $71310.39
     
    General 73
    $145804.01
    General 81
    $20397.92
     
    General 82
    $108.00
    School Lunch 76
    $18748.38
     
    Unemployment Reserve 78
    $4530.97
     
    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    OF CSE & CPSE
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
    Education dated September 30 and October 7, 14,19, 2004 and
    the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated October 5,
    2004, and instruct the Superintendent to implement the
    recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
    identified by student number:
     
    6417 10572
    10216
    11238
    11242 10769
    7237
    8340 10661
    9849
    7250 8423 9860
    10805
    10662
    9356
    10457
    11274
    10232 10731
    11002
    10338 10389
    11273
    9737
    10714
    11182
    11199 11040
    11041
    11277
     
     
     
     
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    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. CSE PARENT REP
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    appoints Jonathan Kunz to serve as a Parent Rep to the
    Committee on Special Education for the 2004­05 school year.
     
    7e1. RESIGNATION:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    ELISA BREESE
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    accepts the resignation of Elisa Breese as a School Monitor,
    effective October 15, 2004.
     
    7e2. APPT. BUS DRIVER
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    MICHAEL BRIGGS
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Michael
    Briggs as a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record
    check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part
    87 for 6 hrs/day, $10.26/hr, for a total annual salary of up to
    $11,512, prorated up to $9296, effective October 27, 2004.
     
    7e4. 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 2004­05 school
    year.
    Name
    $/Hr.
     
    Amanda
    Bentley
    $7.00
      
     
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:
    Master Schedules for each building
    Use of Facilities
     
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
    No one spoke to the Board.
     
    10. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Mark Humbert 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 additions to the agenda of October 26, 2004.
     
    10a. PURCHASE OF
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following
    PAY LOADER
    motion. The vote was as follows: D. Bell, S. Boerman, R. Cahoon,
    M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted
    yes, N. Henner voted no.
     
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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 purchase of a 1970 CatLoader four­in­one bucket
    Model No. 930 from the Town of Waterloo in the amount
    $11,000.00, as authorized by General Municipal Law § 103(6).
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Robert Cahoon 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 10:05pm for the purpose of
    discussing a matter than may lead to litigation, 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 and Edward Magin
    served as note takers for the remainder of the meeting.
     
    OPEN SESSION
    The meeting returned to Open Session at 11:10pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT
    David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon 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 11:10pm.
     
     
     
     
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    Clerk, Board of Education
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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