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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 12, 2005
7:00PM AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (7:35pm),
Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
Magin, David Smith
Elena LaPlaca, Karol Mumby, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and
approximately 75 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED Douglas
Bell
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:09pm and let the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 April 12, 2005.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Mark Humbert moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
RETIRE: NANCY ANDERSON following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Nancy Anderson according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract, effective
June 30, 2005.
5b. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Davis Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
RETIRE: MARY AUGUSTA
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon,
BOOGAARD
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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Mary Augusta Boogaard
according to the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of
Understanding and the North Rose Wolcott Administrators'
Association Contract, effective June 30, 2005.
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5c. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
RETIRE: BARBARA
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon,
COLEMAN
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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Barbara Coleman according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract effective,
June 30, 2005.
5d. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
RETIRE: TERESA GIRARD
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Teresa L. Girard according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract, effective
June 30, 2005.
5e. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Nickoline Henner moved and Davie Smith seconded the following
RETIRE: CAROL GRAVES
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Carol S. Graves according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract, effective
June 30, 2005.
5f. LETTER OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
RETIRE: KATHIE HENRY
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Kathie S. Henry according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract, effective
June 30, 2005.
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5g. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Mark Humbert moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
RETIRE: CHARLES NIVER
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Charles H. Niver according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract, effective
June 30, 2005.
5h. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and seconded Sandra Boerman the
RETIRE: DAVID MURPHY
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from David J. Murphy according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the Terms & Conditions of Employment, effective June 30, 2005.
5i. LETTER OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
RETIRE: JAMES NEALON
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from James R. Nealon according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract effective
June 30, 2005.
5j. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Nickoline Henner moved and Mark Humbert seconded the
RETIRE: MARY NEALON
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Mary F. Nealon according to
the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and
the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract effective
June 30, 2005.
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5k. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Sandra Boerman moved and Mark Humbert seconded the
RETIRE: BARBARA DIANE
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman,
RODEN
R. Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Barbara Diane Roden
according to the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of
Understanding and the North Rose Wolcott Teachers'
Association Contract effective June 30, 2005.
5l. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Nickoline Henner moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
RETIRE: GAIL WHEELER
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Gail Wheeler according to the
Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding and the
North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association Contract effective
June 30, 2005.
5m. LETTER OF INTENT TO Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
RETIRE: GLENDA
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman,
WHEELER
R. Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Glenda L Wheeler, effective
June 29, 2005.
5n. CHANGE RETIREMENT
Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
DATE: SUE GILLETT
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, 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 with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Sue A. Gillett, effective June
24, 2005.
Ed Magin expressed the gratitude of the entire Board of
Education for the service and dedication of all retirees. Their
years of service represent almost 400 years of experience!
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5o. 200506 BUDGET
Dr. Starr opened the discussion of the proposed 200506 budget
by introducing the Board of Education Budget Committee: Jeff
Lisanto, Ed Magin, Bob Cahoon, and as alternate members, Nicki
Henner and Dave Smith. Committee members provided Dr. Starr
and Deb Stuck with guidance and direction in developing the
budget.
Dr. Starr stated that the starting point for the discussion would
begin with a proposed budget figure of $22,902,962. Based on
budget committee direction, the proposed teacher position cuts in
Music, Agriculture, Technology, Math and CoCurricular were
reinstated. There is also a provision to add a .5FTE Physical Ed
position.
2a.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Twelve individuals spoke to the Board of their thoughts on the
importance of retaining teaching positions during budget
deliberations. Providing quality educational programs to the
children of our district is tempered by the need to be fiscally
responsible to taxpayers. As during the April 5
th
meeting, these
individuals said they would support higher taxes in order to
provide children with the best education they can afford.
The Board had an extensive discussion of proposed cuts and how
they would affect the educational programs in the district.
Suggestions were made for more cuts in noninstructional areas,
and the matter of using reserve funds was again brought up.
Deb Stuck explained the financial perils that the district faces in
the future from using funds from “savings” accounts to balance
the current budget. She told the Board that they would have to
change their mode of thinking in developing future budgets to
exclude the use of reserve funds. As Business Executive, she
cannot recommend that the board continue this practice.
Board members suggested various position cuts and new budget
figures were calculated as were new tax levy and tax rate figures.
BREAK
Ed Magin called for a break in the meeting at 8:55pm. The
meeting reconvened at 9:30pm.
The board arrived at a budget that includes the following
positions, reinstated after being considered for cuts: Middle
School ELA, Middle School Art, Library Media Specialist, .5FTE
Agriculture, .5FTE Technology, Mathematics, one Cleaner.
The following positions will be eliminated through cuts or by not
filling the position of retiring personnel: one Clerical, seven
Elementary teachers, one Foreign Language teacher, one Physical
Ed teacher, one Social Studies teacher, two Teaching Assistants,
one Teacher Aide, one Bus Driver, three Cleaners, one Bus
Mechanic.
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The Board agreed not to consider the .5FTE Physical Education
teacher position at this time. They will revisit this position during
the summer as well as the Bus Driver position, if a need is
realized during scheduling for the start of school.
The proposed budget would be $22,976,091, with a tax levy
increase of 6.59% and a tax rate increase of 5.92%.
VOTE
Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin voted yes. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
D. Smith voted no. The motion did not carry.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the proposed 200506 Budget in the amount of
$22,976,091.
Bob Cahoon stated that he dissatisfied with the current budget
process. He stated he would support this budget if the Board
would commit to start the process earlier and asked that entire
board be involved to give direction to the Budget Committee.
Mark Humbert stated the process of developing a fair and
balanced budget for both students and taxpayers was very
difficult for the Board. Given the financial conditions of New
York State, it will continue to be difficult. No Board Members
want to make cuts to staff and programs. It has been very
difficult for everyone.
VOTE
Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin voted yes. M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, D. Smith voted no. The motion carried.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the proposed 200506 Budget in the amount of
$22,976,091.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4. REPORTS &
No committee reports were given.
CORRESPONDENCE
6a. MEETING MINUTES
David Smith moved and Mark Humbert 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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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 March 22, 2005.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Sandra Boerman 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.
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 #205
$4412.52
Federal 204
#1964.80
General 192
$29328.08
General 193
$279.78
General 194
$200.00
General 197
$757.93
General 199
$180.00
General 201
$472.00
General 202
$33941.11
School Lunch 198
$3186.21
School Lunch 206
$10094.39
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
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of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated March 17, 22, 23, 31, 2005, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
7537
7563
7531
10799
8460
7578
8328
8138 9217
10374
11342
10251
10130
9604
9804
9983
10202
9617
10333
10606
10600
10596
10597
10442
9770
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.
7c1. 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 January 2005.
7c2. 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 February 2005.
7c3. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
POLICIES
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following policies as presented:
#3271 – Sunday Activities (New)
#3272 Facilities and Public Dedication (new)
7d1. LETTER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
RESIGNATION: LYNNE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MINISCE
accepts the resignation of Lynne Minisce as a Clerk Typist,
effective April 15, 2005.
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7d2. PERMANENT APPT. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MICHAEL BRIGGS of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Michael Briggs as a Bus
Driver, effective April 27, 2005.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were shared with the Board:
School Tax Payment Options
Middle School SDM Meeting Minutes
North Rose Elementary School Newsletter
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School Newsletter
Revised & New Policies
Use of Facilities
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Michael Witkiewitz thanked the Board for their hard work .
ADJOURNMENT
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Mark Humbert 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 adjournment of the meeting at 11:06pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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