NORTH ROSE­WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    FEBRUARY 15, 2005
    7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
     
    PRESENT
    Douglas Bell, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
    Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David
    Smith
     
     
    Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 10 guests.
     
    ABSENT/EXCUSED Sandra
    Boerman
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 February 15, 2005.
     
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board.
     
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    Shane Frey, President of the National Honor Society, provided
    the Board with a progress report on the “Up Your Grades!”
    student incentive program.
     
     
    Wendy Buchholz and David Angello from Johnson Controls
    provided the Board with an overview of the current energy
    performance contract. The District made energy improvements
    to buildings and receive state aid to fund the improvements. The
    costs of the improvements are offset by energy cost savings and
    state aid, resulting in no additional costs to taxpayers. The
    district has realized a savings in energy costs of over $200,000
    since 1999.
     
    4a. POLICY UPDATE
    Dave Smith reported on the last Policy Committee meeting. The
    committee is reviewing a number of policies and will be
    recommending some revisions to various policies.
     
    4b. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Dave Murphy reported on the last meeting.
     
    4c. COMMUNITY LINKAGE
    Nicki Henner reported on the last meeting of this committee,
    highlighting the goals of establishing an adult education program
    in the district, and the desire to have a student representative on
    the Board.
     
     
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    4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    Ed Magin announced that BOCES will present their proposed
    2005­06 budget to the public on March 10
    th
    . He also announced
    that BOCES was accepting nominations for candidates to run for
    their Board of Education. Nominations are due by March 24
    th
    .
     
     
    Nicki Henner voiced concerns about a Youth­to­Youth sponsored
    dance at the High School. Bill Rotenberg explained that the
    message to students during the event was that social functions do
    not have to include the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
     
    5a. TEACHING AMERICAN
    Cinda Lisanto provided the Board with an overview of the
    HISTORY GRANT
    Teaching American History Grant Program. A consortium of
    districts comprised of North Rose ­ Wolcott, Clyde­Savannah,
    Red Creek and Lyons received a federal grant in the amount of
    $779,000 to be used over a three year period. The funds are
    being used for staff training curriculum writing, travel,
    instructional materials for staff and equipment. The grant is open
    to teachers in grades four, five, seven, eight and eleven. The goals
    of this program are: to raise student achievement by increasing
    teachers’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of
    American history, to increase student interest in American
    History, and, to develop, document, evaluate and disseminate a
    model of professional development that expands the impact and
    influence of the project to teachers and students beyond the
    consortium.
     
    5b. 2005­06 BUDGET
    Dan Starr and Jeff Lisanto reported on the last committee
    meeting. The district is working to close a budget deficit by
    reviewing all programs and expenses. Projected state aid is
    stagnant and it is expected that we will not receive more than last
    year.
     
    5c. CAPITAL PROJECT
    Dan Starr asked Capital Project Committee members to schedule
    DISCUSSION
    a walk­through of school buildings with Mike Steve to go over the
    list of possible repairs and renovations to include in the next
    project. The committee will be interviewing architecture firms
    and will bring a recommendation to the full Board retain one for
    this project.
     
    5d. RURAL SCHOOLS
    Dan Starr discussed with the Board an invitation he received to
    ASSOCIATION
    become a member of the Rural Schools Association Board of
    Directors. He feels that it would give the district additional
    opportunities to be heard at the state legislative level and provide
    additional insight into educational developments in rural areas.
     
    The board is supportive of his joining this organization.
     
    5e. DIPLOMA
    Dan Starr explained that students who entered 9
    th
    grade in 2001­
    REQUIREMENTS
    02 are required to earn 18.5 credits. They can earn a local
    diploma by achieving a 55­65 passing score on Regents exams,
    and must achieve a 65 passing score in their classes in order to
     
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    graduate. Students entering 9
    th
    grade after 2001­02 must earn 22
    credits. The same requirements must be met to earn a local
    diploma. Students entering 9
    th
    grade in 2005­06 must earn a
    Regents diploma. No provisions will be provided for local
    diplomas.
     
    6. MEETING MINUTES
    Mark Humbert moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 January 25, 2005.
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 166
    $153207.16
    Federal 165
    $24433.85
     
    General 160
    $277420.23
    General 163
    $4678.80
     
    General 164
    $55.43
    General 168
    $49420.36
     
    School Lunch 167
    $14839.89
    School Lunch 162
    $769.46
     
    7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    FROM CSE & CPSE
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
    Education dated January 20, 25, 27, 2005, and the Committee on
    PreSchool Special Education dated February 1, 2005, and instruct
    the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf
    of the following individuals identified by student number:
     
    9086 9780
    10662
    00191
    10498 11318 10180 11002
    10301
    10597
    10137
    11090
    11053
    11003
    11079
    11226
     
      
     
    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. TREASURER’S REPORT
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for December 2004.
     
    7e. CREATION OF ASST.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    TRACK COACH POSITION
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    authorizes the Superintendent to execute a Memorandum of
    Agreement with the North Rose ­ Wolcott Teachers' Association
     
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    for the creation of an Assistant Track Coach position for the
    2004­05 school year, and sets the pay rate for the position on the
    Coaches’ Salary Schedule at the Level C/10 weeks. The position
    will be reevaluated for the 2005­06 school year.
     
    7f. NEW HIGH SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    ENGLISH COURSE
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the course entitled, Creative Writing II – Getting
    Published, commencing in September 2005, depending on
    enrollment.
     
    7g. APPROVAL OF POLICIES Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the following policies as presented:
    #2210 – Committees Of The Board (revised)
    #5540 – Publication of District Financial Statement (revised)
    #6180 ­ Staff­Student Relations (Fraternization) (new)
    #7670 ­ Impartial Hearings/Selection of IHO’s (revised)
     
    7h1. EXTEND LEAVE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    OF ABSENCE: DEBRA
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    THORN
    approves a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for Debra
    Thorn, according to accumulated sick time. Total leave is
    anticipated as being from January 15, 2005 – June 30, 2005.
     
    7h2. APPT. LT SUB
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
    TEACHING ASST:
    of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    CHERE POOLE
    approves the appointment of Chere Poole 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 January 31, 2005
    –June 30, 2005 and to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
     
    7H3. 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 Alderman
     
    9.50/hr.
     
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    North Rose Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes
    Newspaper Article, Use of Facilities, Mentor/Intern Program
    Florentine Hendrick Elementary School February newsletter
    North Rose Elementary School February newsletter
    Scholastic Art Exhibition news, Rural Schools Association
    newsletter
     
     
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    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one had questions or comments on the discussions that took
    place during the meeting.
     
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 9:00pm for the specific purpose of
    discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation, and to discuss a
    teacher tenure matter.
     
    Mr. Magin called for a short break. Elena LaPlaca and all guests
    left the meeting at this time. Daniel Starr served as note taker for
    the remainder of the meeting.
     
    OPEN SESSION
    The meeting returned to open session at 10:02pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, 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 10:02pm.
     
     
     
     
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    Clerk, Board of Education
     

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