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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
7:00PM
GYMNASIUM OF FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRESENT
Douglas Bell, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Mark Humbert
(8:38pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith
Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 10
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman, Nickoline Henner
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Douglas Bell moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
1b. BUILDING TOUR
Linda Haensch led the board on a tour of the building. She
emphasized the importance of the integration of curriculums,
which reinforces instructional themes throughout the school day.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Mrs. Becky Snyder spoke to the Board about the length of time
her children spent on the bus on a recent Early Release Day. The
school district conducted a “Go Home Early” Drill that day, also,
which led to lengthy bus runs for some children.
3. PRESENTATIONS
The National Honor Society was scheduled to present a new
student program. The program has been rescheduled to the
November 23 meeting so that participants could attend a sports
function.
4a. PTSA UPDATE
Lisa Interlichia, President of PTSA provided the board with an
update of various programs and fundraising efforts by this
organization.
4b. POLICY UPDATE
Dave Smith gave an update of the last committee meeting. He
announced that revisions to some policies would be presented at
the November 23 meeting for a first reading.
4c. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Ed Magin reported on the last Four County School Boards
Association meeting that he attended along with several other
board members and the superintendent.
4d. CAPITAL PROJECT
Dan Starr reported on the completion of various repairs to school
buildings. He announced that the Capital Project Committee
would meet on November 10 to discuss the field inside the track.
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4e. OTHER NEWS
Dan Starr provided the board with an update on the issues
surrounding the County’s efforts to retain sales tax revenue that
they now share with school districts.
Bill Rotenberg announced that High School teacher, Mike Grasso
was awarded a grant through the Teachers’ Research Center, and
Dave Murphy announced that Bette Paice and Abby Davies and
7
th
grade team also received grants.
5a. RETIREMENT:
David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
VIVIAN GALVIN
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, 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 Vivian Galvin, effective December 30, 2004.
5b. UPK UPDATE
Linda Haensch and Pam Brooks spoke to the Board about the
Universal PreKindergarten classes. The district receives funding
for 31 students to attend UPK. A lottery was conducted this year
to select students to attend the program as there are currently 16
more students than the district has room for in the current
program.
5c. READING FIRST GRANT Anita Clark and Ardis Tucker provided the board with an
overview of the Reading First Grant. This grant is an extension of
the Reading for Results Grant that the district received a couple
of years ago. The district used this grant to explore literacy
learning and provided the funds necessary to provide teachers
with the staff development instruction to improve reading and
writing instruction.
The Reading First Grant has enabled the district to purchase a
myriad of new reading materials that match the level of student
reading and word comprehension with the same level of text.
This grant has also allowed the district to continue to deliver
meaningful staff development to teachers to improve instruction.
First grade teacher, Katy DiDominick then demonstrated to the
board the effectiveness of the reading program. She provided
examples of the progress of student work using instruction
techniques that are delivered at the word comprehension and
reading level of the students.
5d. NYSSBA CONVENTION
Ed Magin provided the board with information that he gathered
at the NYSSBA Convention in Buffalo. He shared information
from the South Colonie Central Schools on the Effective use of
board committees.
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6a, b. MEETING MINUTES
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.
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 October 12, 2004.
Melinda DeBadts 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 Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2004.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, 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 91
$220600.46
Federal 85
19764.77
Federal
87
$70.00
Federal 88
$210.00
Federal
92
$29349.41
Federal 95
$2783.38
General
83
$285549.17 General
86
$11670.33
General
90
$11821.39
General 93
$1407.10
General 94
$54161.61
School Lunch 84
$811.07
School Lunch 96
$11157.12
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 dated October 20, 21,28, 2004, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
5107 8075
8360
7016
8420 6944
10345
11196
6150
3550 6755
7255 10599
7511
7822 5246
7863 6776
6777
6784
11110
8032
7200
9314
8422
7289
7550
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. RETURN OF TAXES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TO THE COUNTY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the return of 2004 unpaid school taxes to Wayne
County for collection of payment.
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7e. CLASS OF 2009 EXTRA
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
ACCOUNT
approves the establishment of an activity account for the Class of
2009. Be it further resolved that Tammy Kessler is approved as
account advisor. This position is considered volunteer and the
advisor will not receive a stipend.
7f. 8
TH
GRADE HONORS
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon
TRIP
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant
to Education Law, approves the Middle School trip to New York,
New York on April 28 – May 1, 2005, with transportation
provided by Port Bay Travel, a private busing company. The trip
will be supervised by Rosa Fox and Priscilla DeBan, and a number
of nonclassroom personnel chaperones. Theatre tickets will be
paid for through the Arts in Education program, and the district
will incur no cost for this trip.
7g. YOUTHTO YOUTH
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education, upon
OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant
to Education Law, approves the High School YouthToYouth
club overnight trip to the Victor High School on November 13 &
14, 2004, with transportation provided by a district school bus.
Tim Thomas will supervise the trip.
7h.1. EXTEND LEAVE OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ABSENCE: DEBRA THORN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for Debra
Thorn, according to accumulated sick time. Total leave is
anticipated as being from November 1, 2004 – January 15, 2005.
7h2. EXTEND LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
APPOINTMENT: JASON
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MOULTON
approves the appointment of Jason Moulton as a long term
substitute Teaching Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11
and Part 87, for 7 hrs/day, $7.00/hr., effective November 1, 2004
– January 15, 2005 and to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
7h3. COCURRICULAR &
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
COACHING APPTS.
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of the following individuals to fill coo
curricular positions for the 200405 school year:
Name Position
Salary*Step/Years
Steve Duprey
Costume Designer
$286
1
1
Lorilei Canne
Stage Manager
$181
1
1
Lorilei Canne
Costumer
$286
1
1
Brienne Tuck
JV Basketball Coach
$2396
1
1
Colleen Hill
G JV Cheerleading
$1490
1
1
Ed Leisenring
Boys Basketball Volunteer Coach
Bill Bona
Modified Wrestling Volunteer Coach
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:
Viewpoint
Middle School & High School Curriculum Half Day Schedule
Middle School SDM Meeting Minutes
Use of Facilities
Campaign for Fiscal Equity Update
Assessing the Assessments
200405 Budget Summary
The Advocate, October 2004
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School November Newsletter
North Rose Elementary School November Newsletter
Gordon S. Black Survey Summary
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one made comments on the business conducted during the
meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, 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 9:15pm for the specific purpose of
discussing an issue related to employee discipline.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to Open Session at 9:30pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Mark Humbert 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:30pm.
____________________________
Clerk, Board of Education
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