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NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10, 2005
7:00PM AUDITORIUM AND ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
Henner, Mark Humbert (9:25pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
Magin, David Smith
Karol Mumby (served at note taker for this meeting), Daniel
Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately 45 guests.
ABSENT Douglas
Bell
1. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:02pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jeffrey Lisanto 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 agenda of May 10, 2005.
2a. 200506 BUDGET
Mr. Magin thanked the Board for their hard work and diligence as
PRESENTATION
they went through a difficult process of developing a budget that
they feel is has a positive effect on the educational programs of
the district. He then introduced the members of the Board of
Education, the Superintendent and the Business Executive. He
read a list of voter qualifications, and stated the Ground Rules for
addressing the Superintendent and Board of Education Members
during the Annual Meeting.
Mr. Magin introduced three of the candidates seeking Board
seats, Terri Smith, Clifford Parton and Nickoline Henner. Each
candidate spoke of their reasons for seeking a seat on the Board.
Douglas Bell was not present to speak.
Edward Magin then stated that the Board would seek public
participation prior to presentation of the 200506 budget. If
questions could not be answered at this meeting, they would be
posted with the answers on the school’s website.
Numerous questions were raised about the safety of school bus
maintenance with the cutting of a bus mechanic position. Did the
Board thoroughly investigate the ramifications of eliminating the
position as it relates to student safety?
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Questions were raised about cutting three cleaner positions and
the potential health risks to students and staff.
Others spoke of their concern for an increased tax rate and the
effect on those on a fixed income.
Dan Starr introduced school administrators and each gave a brief
report on the accomplishments and highlights of the students and
programs in their respective buildings for the school year.
Questions were raised regarding the Wolcott Civic Free Library
Budget. It was reported that the school district is simply a vehicle
for the library to receive funding. The district does not set the
library budget, nor do the funds come from the district’s budget.
Additional questions and observations were made about the bus
mechanic position. The bottom line is that there is no money in
the budget to reinstate this position. Transportation Supervisor,
Jerry Williams stated that there is heartfelt concern from the
transportation staff regarding this position, and asked the Board
to reconsider the position.
At 8:41pm Mr. Magin thanked everyone for attending and
announced that after a short break, the meeting would move to
Room 210.
The meeting reconvened at 8:58pm. Sandra Boerman left the
meeting at this time.
4a. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT Dan Nau reported that the senior class had a bottle and can drive
along with a car wash. The prom is scheduled for May 14 at the
Ontario Country Club.
4b. POLICY UPDATE
Dave Smith reported that the committee has reviewed and is
proposing updates for the Athletic CoCurriculum Code of
Conduct and has started discussions on a vision statement.
4c. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Please make reservations for the Annual Meeting scheduled for
May 31 at Belhurst in Geneva.
4d. CAPITAL PROJECT
Dan Starr reported that the committee met to review the facilities
report. This document will be used as a guidepost for formulating
the repairs and renovation work for the next capital project.
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mindy DeBadts accompanied 8
th
grade students on the honors
trip to New York City. She commended Rosa Fox for the fine job
she did to organize and execute the trip.
Nicki Henner inquired about the graduation ceremony and
wondered if Board members were planning to attend.
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Kathy Hoyt invited the board to attend the dinner portion of the
senior prom on Saturday, May 14 at the Ontario Country Club.
5a. FACILITIES REPORT
Mike Steve gave an update on the facilities. He has been
conducting building analyses with Deb Stuck and the building
principals to address any issues that they may have noticed. They
are trying to be proactive in addressing concerns.
Mr. Steve went on to state that they are into spring clean up and
are trying to stay ahead of spring sports.
Nancy Snyder and others raised concerns about when the
playground would be completed at Florentine Hendrick. Mike
responded that he was meeting with the contractor and should
have the project completed prior to the end of school this year.
Jeff Lisanto asked if the district was withholding payment to the
contractor. Deb Stuck responded that we were holding the final
payment until the work was completed.
Ed Magin requested status on air conditioning in the High
School. Mike stated that they are looking to have it functional by
next week.
5b. TRANSPORTATION
Jerry Williams asked for ideas/suggestions from parents,
ROUTING DISCUSSION
staff and teachers on any issues relative to working on the new
bus routing software. There was an indepth discussion as to
whether all the towns should have a uniform student pick up
process. In Wolcott the Middle and High School students have to
walk to a pick up point. The question was if we should make the
students in Rose, North Rose, Butler, and North Wolcott do the
same and not offer doortodoor service.
Board members voiced their concern on the time students were
on the bus. The main criterion for establishing new bus routes is
to maintain a bus ride time of no more than 1 hour for students.
All of the Board members felt strongly about the amount of time
students were on the bus.
The decision was for Jerry to run various scenarios with the
program once they had the maps for the North RoseWolcott area
loaded into the system. The board may be able to view possible
routing scenarios at the June 14 Board Meeting.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
The Board decided to withhold action on this item until the May
24 meeting, as the minutes were missing a resolution that elected
an individual to the BOCES Board.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Davis Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.
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Consent Agenda items 7f2 Leave of Absence Ryan Barclay, and
7f4 – Appoint LongTerm Substitute – John Bousquin were
pulled for discussion in Executive Session.
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 215
$15991.71
General 216
$30883.11
General 217
$263321.69
General 219
$1244.56
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OF CSE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated April 13, 28, 2005, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
11355 6777
11346
11347
7632
10945
9571
8313
10323
6972
9510
9558
8250
9756
8293
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 DISTRICT DONATION TO Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
WOLCOTT HISTORICAL
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
SOCIETY
authorizes the Superintendent to dispose of old light fixtures
from Leavenworth Middle School and donate them to the Wolcott
Historical Society for preservation at the carriage house museum.
7e. 200506 BOE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MEETING CALENDAR
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 200506 Board of Education Meeting Calendar.
7f1. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
KIMBERLY WEBSTER
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the resignation of Kimberly Webster as a Food Service
Helper, effective June 24, 2005.
7f3. APPT. FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
HELPER: BARBARA MAGIN of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Barbara
Magin as a Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal
history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
§801.11 and Part 87 for 3 hrs/day, $7.00/hr., prorated up to
$693, effective May 10, 2005.
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7f5. APPT. LONGTERM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
SUB CLERK/TYPIST:
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
STACEY FOX
approves the appointment of Stacey Fox as a long term substitute
Clerk/Typist, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87 for
7.5 hr/day, $7.99/hr., prorated up to $2876, effective April 25 t0
June 30, 2005.
7f6. COCURRICULAR APPT. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals to fill cocurricular positions
for the 200405 school year:
Name Position
Salary
Step/Years
Kelley Shipley
Set Designer
$286
1
2
Nick Wojieck
Set Construction
$286
1
1
Laura Frey
Costumer
$286
1
1
Laura Frey
Costumer Designer
$286
1
1
Chris Stevens
Accompanist
$286
1
1
Nick Wojieck
Stage Manager
$181
1
2
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Middle School SDM Meeting Minutes, Project Graduation
Information, Use of Facilities, Florentine Hendrick Elementary
School Newsletter, North Rose Elementary School Newsletter,
Exit Poll
Ed Magin initiated a discussion of the New York State School
Boards Association Benchmarking Report. He explained what
the report contains in terms of comparisons of our district to a
group of comparable NYS school districts on academic and
financial variables. The Board decided that the cost of the report,
$700, would be money well spent. The report will be ordered.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Barb Coleman spoke positively about the Teaching American
History Grant and how beneficial it has been for students.
Sally Smith voiced her concerns on transportation issues,
especially having primary children walk to a general meeting
place to board the bus.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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,
approve Executive Session at 10:04pm for the specific purposes of
discussing tenure recommendations for eligible teachers, and
Consent Agenda item 7f2 and 7f4.
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Karol Mumby 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 11:48pm.
10. ADDITION TO AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous 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 addition to the agenda of May 10, 2005.
10a. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nickoline Henner moved and David Smith seconded the
RYAN BARCLAY
following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith
voted no. The motion did not carry.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the unpaid leave of absence for Ryan Barclay from May
3 – June 25, 2005.
The Board of Education expressed their opinion that a leave of
absence contradicts their belief that the teacher should be in his
or her classroom.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Cahoon moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 11:50pm.
____________________________
Clerk, Board of Education
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