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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2004
7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
Henner, Mark Humbert (7:30pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
Magin, David Smith
Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately
20 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED Douglas
Bell
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
David Smith moved and seconded the following motion. The vote
was unanimous. 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 December 14, 2004 with changes.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
High School substitute Nurse, Karter Galek told board members
that her work at the High School had allowed her to get to know a
great group of people.
3a. 3
rd
& 4
th
GRADE
Neil Thompson announced that this presentation is being
PRESENTATION
rescheduled as inclement weather hampered teachers from
returning to the meeting.
4a. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Jeff Lisanto provided the board with a report on the last
Technology Committee meeting. Discussion revolved around
implementing a system for regular input from school buildings
for system upgrades. They also discussed a system to encourage
staff input on the development of a revamped district webpage.
4b. BUDGET UPDATE
Jeff Lisanto reported on the budget committee meeting. He said
that the district’s financial software can now be used to run
various budget scenarios, based 0n fixed expenses and known
increases in items such as health insurance and energy costs.
4c. POLICY UPDATE
Dave Smith reported on the policy committee meeting. Policy
reviews are in process and recommendations for revisions will be
forthcoming.
4d. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Ed Magin provided board members with a recap of the last
general membership meeting that he and Dave Smith attended.
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4e. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Dave Murphy reported on the last curriculum council meeting,
where topics included an overview of the new math standards as
proposed by SED. He reported that seventyseven percent of fifth
grade students achieved a level 3 or 4 on the NYS social studies
assessment. Neil Thompson added that 14 of the 17 students who
attend early morning AIS classes at North Rose Elementary
School reached a level 3 on this test.
Dan Starr provided the board with an update on the County
budget process and the continuing efforts by the Wayne County
Educators Association to retain sales tax revenue sharing with
schools.
Nicki Henner reported on the last meeting of the Public Relations
Committee. The committee name is being changed to
Community Linkage Committee. Members feel that this name
better describes the purpose of the committee. She also reported
that the committee is looking for input from the entire board as
the committee reviews the touchstone/mission statement.
4f. GOOD NEWS
Jeff Lisanto reported that the High School concert was great.
Bill Rotenberg reported that the Wolcott Rotary Club would now
be sponsoring a “student of the month” each month, rather than
on an intermittent schedule. Heidi Rothfuss was instrumental in
working through the Interact Club to initiate this change.
5a. DISCUSSION OF
Dan Starr discussed the closeout of the current capital project.
CAPITAL PROJECT
He will be generating a newsletter article that highlights what was
PROPOSAL
promised and what was actually done. He also reported on a
workshop that he and Deb Stuck attended on the process for
conducting capital projects. He will be engaging staff to compile a
list of suggestions at each building, solicit ideas from the
community and the Board. The will be reviewed by the buildings
& grounds/capital project committee.
5b. MISSION STATEMENT
Dan Starr acknowledged that Dave Smith and Mark Humbert
have started reviewing the mission statement. He proposed a
process where up to 4 board members would review, edit and
revise the current statement. The discussion would then go to the
full board, students, parents, staff and community members. The
board would finalize the statement and adopt it.
STUDENT REP ON BOE
The board discussed the possibility of having a representative
from student council attend board meetings, bringing a student
perspective to issues discussed by the board. Dan Starr suggested
that, for the remainder of this school year, members of the
student council rotate attendance at meetings. He will work with
Bill Rotenberg to finalize a plan for participation.
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5c. DISCUSSION OF HS
Dave Murphy and Dan Starr led a discussion of the addition of
LEAD TEACHER
lead teachers in the High School for English Language Arts, Social
Studies and Science curriculums. Much of the responsibilities of
these positions used to be done by the Curriculum Coordinators.
The Coordinator positions no longer exist. Responsibilities would
include working cooperatively with the counseling office the
principal and staff to: develop teacher schedules; coordinate the
administration and scoring of Regents exams; coordinate
ordering and budgeting of textbooks and supplies; help identify
students testing needs; and, help with the collection, maintenance
and analysis of data.
David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 development of English, Science and Social Studies
department lead teacher positions at the High School, to be paid a
stipend in the amount of $700.00 from Title V funds, for the
200405 school year.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Robert Cahoon moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 November 16, 2004.
6b. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 November 23, 2004.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith
voted yes.
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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 115
$43497.70
Capital 118
$407.72
Capital 127
$23249.18
Federal 110
$1553.50
Federal 113
$350.00
Federal 119
$15600.61
Federal 124
$48746.40
General 108
$12867.05
General 109
$245465.83
General 111
$800.00
General 112
$3048.52
General 117
$3626.33
General 119
$53.84
General 120
$308974.00
General 121
$500.00
General 123
$57737.58
General 125
425.00
School Lunch 116
$6020.88
School Lunch 122
$8989.14
School Lunch 126
$727.31
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 November 10, 18, 19, 2004 and December 2,
2004 and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated
November 16, 2004, and instruct the Superintendent to
implement the recommendations on behalf of the following
individuals identified by student number:
11008 9385
9874
10597
10283
6783
6062
7116
6480
6124
9313
7818
11262
6734
6970
11297 3181
6730
6434
6830
9218
7611
7578
10001
10715 7825
8185
6939
10598
7287
6972
11300 00191 11285
10444 7935
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. POLICIES #1240, $6440
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
#7420
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following policies as presented:
#1240: Resignation and Dismissal of Board Members
#6440: Negotiations
#7420: Sports and the Athletic Program
7e. SUBSTITUTE PAY RATES Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following pay rates for substitute teaching assistants
and certified longterm substitute teachers who work 20
consecutive days and over in the same assignment as follows:
Certified Teaching Assistants: $8.00/hr.
NonCertified Teaching Assistants: $7.50/hr.
Certified Long Term Substitute Teachers: $166.43/day
7f. BID AUTHORIZATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Business Executive to advertise for sealed bids for
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the purchase for routing, planning and redistricting software for
the Transportation Department as specified by bid
documentation.
7g1. RESIGNATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ALICE ROBERTS
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the resignation from Alice Roberts as a School Monitor,
effective December 10, 2004.
7g2. APPT. BAKER:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
LISA BROWN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 12 week promotional appointment of Lisa Brown as
a Baker, for 4 hr/day, $7.21/hr. which includes differential, for a
total annual salary of $5278, prorated to $3201, effective
December 31, 2004.
7g3. REINSTATE CLEANER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
EILEEN GARRITY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law
reinstates the employment of Eileen Garrity as a Cleaner, with no
loss of seniority, personal or sick time, effective December 15,
2004.
7g4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
KELLY COLE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act/maternity leave of absence
for the period of disability for Kelly Cole, according to
accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of
absence. The total leave is anticipated as being from
approximately December 31, 2004 – June 30, 2005.
7g5. APPT. LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
JULIE CALLARD
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Julie Callard 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
Control #: 080140011
Appointment Area: N, K, 16
Start Date: January 3, 2005 – June 30, 2005, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
Salary: Step 1A, $33,285, prorated to time worked.
7g6. APPT. LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TEACHER AIDE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
WENDY FRALICK
approves the long term substitute appointment of Wendy Fralick
as a Teacher Aide, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part
87 for 7 hrs/day, $7.00/hr., effective December 13, 2004 –
February 13, 2005.
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7g7. PERMANENT APPTS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
AILEEN FULLER
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Aileen Fuller at a
Clerk/Typist, effective December 30, 2004.
PATRICIA DAVENPORT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Patricia Davenport at a
Clerk/Typist, effective December 30, 2004.
KAROL MUMBY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Karol Mumby at a
Clerk/Typist, effective January 4, 2005.
DOUGLAS ROTACH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment Douglas Rotach at a Bus
Driver, effective January 6, 2005
7g8 COCURRICULAR APPT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of the following individuals to fill co
curricular and extra duty positions for the 20042005 school
year:
Name
Position
Salary Step/Years
Middle School
Laurie Navratil
Student Council
$1504
4
19
Claudia Hann
Student Council
$1504
4
10
Tim Pauldine
AV Coordinator
$2976
4
25
Tim Pauldine
AV Club
$1434
4
17
Fred Dunn
Elementary All County Chorus
$477
4
18
Fred Dunn
Jr. High All County Chorus
$477
4
18
Fred Dunn
Jr. High Area AllState Chorus
$477
4
18
Fred Dunn
Solo Festival @ $22.00/hr. $176 maximum
Rosa Fox
Solo Festival @ $22.00/hr. $176 maximum
Rosa Fox
Elementary All County Band
$477
4
18
Rosa Fox
Jr. High All County Band
$477
4
18
Rosa Fox
Jr. High Area All State Band
$477
4
18
Cathy LaValley
SADD
$1434
4
15
Amy Lynch
Yearbook CoAdvisor
$944
2
4
Sue Malone
Yearbook CoAdvisor
$725
1
1
Fred Dunn
Musical Production Director
$3198
4
17
Laurie Navratil
Drama Advisor
$3198
4
14
Tim Pauldine
Stage Advisor
$1240
4
17
John Newman
Stage Advisor
$979
2
5
Rosa Fox
Pit Band Director
$1240
4
18
John Newman
LTD Club
$1129
2
5
Sue Malone
Musical Costume Designer
$286
1
3
Sue Malone
Musical Costumer
$286
1
1
Patty Jackson
Bus Loader
$947
2
6
Kelly Cole
Choreographer
Volunteer
Priscilla DeBan
Library Club
Volunteer
Suzanne Delaney
French Club
Volunteer
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Florentine Hendrick Elementary
Debra Mathews
Bus Loader
$728
1
1
North Rose Elementary School
Barbara Manley
Bus Loader
$1202
4
10
David Michelson
Bus Loader
$1202
4
13
Burnell Sayers
Bus Loader
$1202
4
10
Barb Coleman
Student Council
$900
4
24
April Emmert
Student Council
$900
4
15
Sally Burgess
AV Coordinator
$725
1
2
Cheryl Richwalder
All County Chorus Advisor
$477
4
12
Ryan Barclay
Elem. All County Band
$292
1
2
High School
Barbara Briscese
Year Book Production
$1806
4
28
Brian LaValley
District Newsletter Editor
$2543
4
10
Brian LaValley
District Newsletter Production
$7630
4
13
Tim Thomas
SADD
$868
1
3
Margaret Cook
Science E Corps CoAdvisor
$868
1
2
Barb Packard
.5 National Honor Society
$434
1
2
Chip Pierce
.5 National Honor Society
$434
1
3
Chip Pierce
Senior Class Advisor
$1424
2
4
Doreen Brooks
Junior Class Advisor
$547
1
3
Michele Bartholomew Sophomore Class Advisor
$413
1
2
Michael Grasso
Sophomore Class Advisor
$413
1
2
Mike Witkiewitz
All State Band
$404
2
4
Mike Witkiewitz
All County Band
$404
2
4
Mike Witkiewitz
Solo Festival @ $22.00/hr. up to $176. Maximum
Chris Edmonds
FFA Club
$1434
4
10
Heidi Rothfuss
Interact Club
$1129
2
6
R. L. Murray
Chess Club
$1129
1
5
Mike Witkiewitz
AV Club
$868
1
3
Jackie Meyer
Varsity Club
$1354
3
7
Deb Teska
Coord. – Festival of the Arts
$709
4
14
Barb Packard
Masterminds
$1129
2
4
Cathy Peterson
Yearbook Business
$725
1
2
Cathy Peterson
Student Council
$909
1
1
Donna Brooks
Student Council
$909
1
1
Kelley Shipley
Jr. Class Advisor
$547
1
1
Margaret Cook
Freshman Class Advisor
$467
2
5
Michele Bartholomew Ski Club
$868
1
1
Tim Thomas
YouthToYouth
$868
1
1
Deb Teska
Art Club
$1434
4
11
Tammy Anderson
.5 School Store
$455
1
1
Angela Ferlito
.5 School Store
$455
1
1
Tammy Anderson
.5 Future Business Leaders of Am.
$434
1
1
Angela Ferlito
.5 uture Business Leaders of Am.
$434
1
1
Mike Witkiewitz
Musical Production Dir.
$1936
1
1
Christine Stevens
Musical Drama Advisor
$1936
1
1
Steve Duprey
Fall Play Director
$1615
1
1
Christine Stevens
All County Chorus
$292
1
1
Christine Stevens
All State Chorus
$292
1
1
Christine Stevens
Solo Festival @ $22.00/hr. up to $176. Maximum
Steve Duprey
Costume Designer
$286
1
1
Lorilei Canne
Stage Manager
$181
1
1
Lorilei Canne
Costumer
$286
1
1
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Correspondence from Christa Construction, NRE SDM Meeting
Minutes, Magazine Article,
A Game Without Winners
Use of Facilities, NRE Newsletters, FHE Newsletters
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9. PUBLIC ACCESS No one had questions on the topics discussed during the meeting.
10a. ADDITIONS TO Nickoline Henner moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
AGENDA
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 December 14, 2004.
10b. RESIGNATION Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
WALTER BROWN following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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,
accepts the resignation of Walter Brown as a Cleaner, effective
December 10, 2004.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 8:18pm for the specific purpose of
discussing an employment matter that may lead to litigation, and
to discuss the employment history of a particular person.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to Open Session at 9:02pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 9:02pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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