NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Unofficial and Unapproved

NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 23, 2004

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline

Henner, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 12

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Sandra Boerman, Mark Humbert

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,

M. DeBadts, N. Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the Board.

3a. NATIONAL HONOR

Shane Frey, President of the National Honor Society, and Chip

SOCIETY PRESENTATION

Pierce, Advisor, provided the board with an overview of an

innovative motivational program being initiated at the High

School. Entitled, Up Your Grades!, the program focuses on non

honor students, and is designed to improve and raise grade point

averages. Members of the NHS will be seeking support from the

community for prizes and other incentive items, which will be

awarded based on a point system.

3b.200304 AUDIT REPORT Mr. Raymond Wager, CPA, presented the Financial Statement

for the 200304 school year. He explained that the district is in

good financial shape. Prudent planning and sensible funding of

reserve accounts should continue as has been done in the past.

He recommended that the district continue the budget planning

process that is in place, as it is both cautious and conservative.

4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Reservations are due for the next meeting.

4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE

Jeff Lisanto reported on the first meeting of the Budget

Committee as they start the development of the 200506 budget.

4c. CAPITAL PROJECT

No report was given.

4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Nicki Henner reported that the 2

grade concert was very good.

Ed Magin and Dan Starr reported that they were delighted to

attend the 2

grade Thanksgiving luncheon.

Unofficial and Unapproved

5a. STUDENT

Dan Starr and Dave Murphy provided the board with district

ACHIEVEMENT DATA

statistics of student performance for the 200304 school year.

They explained the No Child Left Behind accountability standards

and discussed limitations that these standards present for

students. Test data presented included 4

and 8

grade Math and

English Language Arts as well as Regents Data.

5c. BUDGET REPORT

Deb Stuck provided an explanation of the Budget Status Report.

5c. POLICY FIRST

Dave Smith asked Board Members to review the policies

READING

presented at this meeting and to contact the Superintendent or a

Policy Committee Member if questions arise. These policies will

be presented at the next meeting for approval.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following

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

DeBadts, N. Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Melinda DeBadts moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R. Cahoon,

M. DeBadts, N. Henner, 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:

Federal 97

$49092.35

Federal 101

$9377.05

Federal 105

$20154.88

General 98

$317.12

General 102

$2418.75

General 103

$19.00

General 106

$32892.11

School Lunch 107

$9573.78

7b 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. 200304 BASIC

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the Basic Financial Statements and Management Letter

for the Year ending June 30, 2004.

7e. OVERNIGHT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

WRESTLING TOURNEY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the overnight wrestling tournament field trip to

Geneseo NY on December 2829, 2004 and also to Hilton, NY on

January 1415, 2005, with transportation to and from the

tournament provided by a North Rose Wolcott school bus. All

other expenses will be the responsibility of the individual team

members.

Unofficial and Unapproved

7f. BID AUTHORIZATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

HOT WATER SYSTEM

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Executive to advertise for sealed bids for

the purchase domestic hot water systems consisting of two (2)

tankless water boiler systems and four (4) 120 gallon water

storage tanks as specified in bid documentation.

g. ADJUSTMENTS TO

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TAX WARRANT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the school tax refund to Dennis & Pamela Brooks in the

amount of $129.46.

7h1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ROBERT BREMER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for Robert

Bremer from November 22, 2004 – approximately January 3,

2005.

7h2. LT SUB TEACHER:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

BEVERLY REYN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Beverly Reyn 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 N, K, 16

Appointment Area: Elementary

Start Date: November 22, 2004–January 2, 2005 to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

Salary: Step 1A, $33,285, prorated to time worked

7h3. LT SUB TEACHER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ANN C. SMITH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Ann C. Smith 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: Permanent N, K, 16

Appointment Area: Elementary

Start Date: January 3, 2005–March 23, 2005 to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

Salary: Step 1A, $33,285, prorated to time worked

7h4. PERMANENT APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

RANDY SEARS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the permanent appointment of Randy Sears as a Senior

Custodian, effective December 8, 2004.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Use of Facilities

The Advocate

, November 2004

SED Letter

Unofficial and Unapproved

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one spoke to the board.

10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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,

approves the additions to the agenda of November 23, 2004.

10b. APPT. CLERK/TYPIST

Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Lynne

Minisce as a Clerk/Typist, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11

and Part 87 for 7.5 hr/ day, $8.29/hr., which includes secretarial

differential, for a total annual salary of $16,160 prorated to

$8,891, effective December 13, 2004.

10c. 3020a TEACHER

Robert Cahoon moved and Douglas Bell seconded the following

DISCIPLINE

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, R.

DETERMINATION

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith

voted yes.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education on November 9, 2004

found probable cause for disciplinary charges against Anne

L’Hommedieu, a tenured teacher, and

WHEREAS, Anne L’Hommedieu was duly served with written

notice of such charges of the Board’s intent to impose a maximum

penalty of a written reprimand, and of the right to a hearing

pursuant to section 3020a of the Education Law, and

WHEREAS, Anne L’Hommedieu has waived the right to such

hearing;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of

Education of the North Rose Wolcott Central School District

imposes the penalty of a written reprimand upon Anne

L’Hommedieu and authorizes the President of the Board of

Education to execute a letter of reprimand on behalf of the Board

of Education and to enter the same in the permanent record of

Anne L’Hommedieu.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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,

approves Executive Session at 10:15pm for the specific purpose of

discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation.

Unofficial and Unapproved

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to Open Session at 11:00pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Douglas Bell moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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,

approves the adjournment of the meeting at 11:00pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education