NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 8, 2005

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner,

Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 25

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED Robert

Cahoon

1. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:04pm and led the Pledge

of Allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert 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 agenda of March 8, 2005.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one addressed the Board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No Presentations were made.

4. STUDENT REP

Dan Nau, a member of Student Council, introduced himself to the

TO THE BOE

Board of Education and said that he and another Student Council

member will be attending meetings as representatives of the student

body. He explained that the Student Council was an organization of

students that sponsor many studentbased activities and initiatives in

the High School. They also recognize faculty and staff for their

contributions to students, staff and the facility.

4a. POLICY UPDATE &

Dave Smith reported on the efforts the committee has made to

COMMUNITY LINKAGE

review various policies. Some will be presented for a first reading at the

March 22 meeting.

The Community Linkage committee was unable to meet at the

scheduled time last week, but made time to discuss some items prior to

the Board Meeting. The committee is focused on efforts to offer an

Adult Education program in the district next year. Planning is in the

preliminary stages and more information will be shared as the plans

develop.

4b. CAPITAL PROJECT

Dan Starr reported that two architectural firms will present to the

Board of Education at the March 22 meeting. Members of the capital

project committee were meeting with Mike Steve and familiarizing

themselves with the items suggested for the next project.

NYSSBA INSTITUTE

Sandy Boerman reported on her attendance at the NYSSBA Institute, an

allday workshop designed to develop the leadership capabilities of

school governance teams to improve student achievement. She felt that

the training was invaluable for all board members.

FOUR COUNTY SBA

Reservations are due for the Legislative Breakfast on March 12.

Information was also provided for upcoming meetings.

OTHER GOOD NEWS

Bill Rotenberg announced that Deaja Reid represented North Rose

Wolcott and Section 5 in the State indoor track and field meet as part of

an intersectional relay team, which finished in third place. Mike

Webster represented North Rose Wolcott and

Section 5 at the State

wresting meet.

Neil Thompson thanked Dave Smith for reading a story to a class at

North Rose Elementary School last week.

Dan Starr pointed out that the Board had received draft copies of the

200405 academic calendar. He asked them to review it and to call or

email with any questions. It will be presented for adoption at the

March 22 meeting.

Dan Starr told the Board that he has been appointed to serve on the

Rural Schools Association Board of Directors through June 2005. A

process for election to this Board will be outlined soon and provided to

Association members.

5a. HS BUSINESS DEPT.

Business teachers Tammy Anderson and Angela Ferlito provided the

Board with information on a new student organization, Future Business

Leaders of America. They introduced students who are currently taking

Business classes and who are members of the newly formed chapter,

including Mike Munger, Sarah Granger, Jaimie Scheid, and Tyler

Stewart. Tyler won second place in a FBLA regional competition, and

read his winning speech to the Board.

FBLA chapters are required to be involved in community projects, and

the members have decided to raise funds for both the Ronald McDonald

House and the March of Dimes. They will also be sponsoring an activity

night for Middle School students, and will host a spaghetti dinner on

May 17 at the High School.

FBLA has also renovated the school store, naming it the Cougar Corner.

They offer an array of products to both students and staff. Profits from

the store are being used to purchase additional inventory and

equipment and to offer business scholarships to graduating seniors.

5b. 200506 BUDGET

Dan Starr prefaced a discussion about the work of the Budget

DISCUSSION

Committee by saying that their work over the past 6 weeks has

RETIREMENT INCENTIVE

been to concentrate on putting together a retirement incentive for all

staff that meets the requirements and thresholds of their particular

retirement system. The number in each unit who decide to take

advantage of the incentive will depend on the dollar amount of the

incentive.

Discussion ensued about when the district would realize any financial

benefits from offering the incentive. Jeff Lisanto explained that the

benefits would not be demonstrated in the budget until 200607. The

district will use some fund balance, money realized by reduced

expenditures during the current school year, to pay some of the

incentive. Jeff also explained that at least $900,000 of fund balance

must be used for the 200506 budget development. Fund balance must

not be used to pay for any reoccurring costs but would be better spent

to pay for incentives, as they are a onetime expense.

Jeff Lisanto also stated that the Budget Committee did an extensive

analysis of the schedule at both the Middle School and the High School,

and also discussed Middle School staffing considerations. They

continue to analyze all aspects of the district for ways to cut costs that

will not impact the educational process. Ed Magin said that Bob

Cahoon, who was a member of the Budget Committee but who was

absent from the meeting, was very supportive of the offer of a

retirement incentive to staff.

Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 negotiated agreement pertaining to the Retirement

Incentive between the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association,

North Rose Wolcott Service Employees' Association, and the North

Rose Wolcott Administrators’ Association.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 February 25, 2005.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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:

Federal

173

$29986.48

Federal 178

$58058.15

General 170

$1193.75

General 171

$97615.24

General

174

$32222.17

General 176

$250669.61

School Lunch 172

$2902.10

School Lunch 177

$2650.18

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 February 3, 10, 17, 2005, and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated March 1, 2005, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the

following individuals identified by student number:

9737 12238

11321 8421 7582 10001

8340

6939

6970

6709 7114

8073 6156

7776

5216

8426

7794

9823

8473 9082

10990

11317 11339 10613

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. FIELD TRIP REQUEST

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the field trip request for 13 students to go to Toronto, Ontario,

Canada on April 22, 2005 through April 24, 2005. Private coach will

provide transportation, and students are responsible for the cost of

their trip. Margaret Cook and Ray Steiffel will serve as chaperones.

7e. EXTRACLASSROOM

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

PEER MEDIATION CLUB

approves the establishment of an activity account for the Peer

Mediation Club. Be it further resolved that the appointed advisor be

approved as account advisor. No additional stipend will be paid for

these added responsibilities.

MODIFIED SOFTBALL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROGRAM

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the establishment of an activity account for the Modified

Softball Program. Be it further resolved that the appointed coach be

approved as account advisor. No additional stipend will be paid for

these added responsibilities.

7d1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

NANCY AESCH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for the period of

disability for Nancy Aesch, according to accumulated sick time and

continuing with an unpaid leave of absence. The total leave is

anticipated as being from approximately April 25 through June 30,

2005.

7d2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

MELISSA MINICHIELLO

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity/child rearing leave of

absence for the period of disability for Melissa Minichiello, according to

accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of absence.

The total leave is anticipated as being from approximately April 23

through June 30, 2005.

7d3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

REBECCA KANDT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity/child rearing leave of

absence for the period of disability for Rebecca Kandt, according to

accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of absence.

The total leave is anticipated as being from approximately April 29

through June 30, 2005.

7d4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JENNIFER HAYDEN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity/child rearing leave of

absence for the period of disability for Jennifer Hayden, according to

accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of absence.

The total leave is anticipated as being from approximately May 19

through June 30, 2005.

7d5. COACHING APPTS.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the coaching appointments for the 200405 school year,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87, and successful

completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as

follows:

Name Position

Salary

Step/Years

Joe Petrosino

JV Baseball

$1597

David Briggs

Asst. Track Coach

$1597

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

North Rose Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes, Speech from

Scholastic Arts Awards, Delphi MidYear Statistics,

NYSED Grade 38 Testing Update, Proposed Legislation to improve

financial accountability for school districts,

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School March newsletter,

North Rose Elementary School March newsletter, WFL BOCES

newsletter, Four County SBA Facts & Figures for 200405.

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Sally Smith commented on the high level of participation at the Dive

Into Reading event sponsored by North Rose Wolcott Teachers'

Association and held at the High School on March 2

. Parents and

students enjoyed the activities presented, especially the use of the

swimming pool.

Barb Coleman told the Board that she is one of the teachers eligible to

take advantage of the retirement incentive. She said that the decision

was an emotional one for her, as well as all of the teachers eligible for

the incentive. She asked for information specific to teachers on Tier 1a.

This information is pertinent to teachers hired before June 17, 1971.

Dan Starr said that he would get the information to the Teachers’

Association as soon as possible. The Board discussed the deadline for

submission of letters of resignation, which is April 1. They agreed that

it could be extended to the close of business on Monday, April 4, 2005.

Sally Smith read a letter from State Education Department evaluators

who were in the district on March 3 and 4 to evaluate how the district is

implementing the Reading First Grant. Evaluators were very impressed

with the programs initiated by teachers through this Grant.

Dan Starr reminded Board Members that they were meeting with all

Administrators on Thursday, March 10 for a retreat regarding the

budget process. It will be held at the Middle School.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Douglas Bell moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 8:47pm for the specific purpose of

discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation.

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 10:50pm.

ADJOURNMENT Jeffrey

Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 10:50pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education