NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 9, 2005

7:00PM MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRESENT

Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline

Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David

Smith, Terri Smith

Donna House, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 7

guests.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the

pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Sandra Boerman moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith, T. 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 August 9, 2005.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Vicki Randall a nurse at North Rose Elementary School spoke to

the board about her request for a leave of absence to complete her

education to become a Registered Nurse. She presented a

timeline and supporting documentation from former

Superintendent, Charles Kortz, and former Principal, Mary

Augusta Boogaard. At the time this assurance has been made, the

Board of Education also supported the eventual leave, as it was

their wish to have a registered nurse in each building. She asked

the board to reconsider their vote on July 13, 2005 and to honor

the commitment made at an earlier date.

After Mrs. Randall presented her circumstances to the Board,

Jeffrey Lisanto asked that a resolution be presented to the entire

board for consideration. Dr. Starr affirmed his support of the

recommendation.

ADDITION TO AGENDA

Robert Cahoon 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, T. 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 August 9, 2005.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith seconded the following

VICKIE RANDALL

motion. The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.

Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes; M.

DeBadts, N. Henner voted no. The motion passed.

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 Vickie Randall, effective

September 1, 2005 – June 30, 2007.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. BOE COMMITTEE

Mark Humbert commented that all Board Members were able to

ASSIGNMENTS

get the committee assignments they asked for. He initiated a

discussion on changing the focus of the Evaluation and

Assessment Committee. The committee might consider focusing

on the assessment and evaluation of student test scores.

There was a discussion regarding inviting community members to

participate in standing board committee meetings.

4b. BOE EVALUATION

Mark Humbert asked board members to turn in their self-

evaluation forms to the District Clerk.

4c. POLICY COMMITTEE

Dave Smith reported on the last committee meeting. The

committee will be developing a list of rules that the Board of

Education will use in conducting meetings. There was discussion

about the use of school vehicles. Dr. Starr reminded the board

that the Teachers’ contract does contain language regarding this

topic. He also stated that the committee should look at each

policy as it relates to student achievement to ensure that the

board promotes better grades at every level.

The policy on the hiring of athletic coaches was reviewed by the

committee and will be presented for a first reading at the next

meeting.

4d. BOE DISCUSSION

No agenda items were brought to the attention to the President or

Superintendent.

5a. ATHLETIC DEPT.

Kathy Hoyt provided the board with a working copy of the

Extracurricular Activity Code of Conduct. This document will

guide all high school students this year as they participate in all

students who participate in any extracurricular activities from

grades 6 through 12.

Mrs. Hoyt outlined various initiatives that she will be undertaking

this year that are designed to provide recognition recognize

faculty and staff as selected by sports teams; sportsmanship

awards for team members as selected by their coach; and, Parents

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for Good Sports. This is a national initiative that promotes

positive parent participation in their children’s team efforts.

5b. TRANSPORTATION

Jerry Williams provided the board with an update on the new

DEPT.

Versatran transportation routing system. This new system has

streamlined bus routes and student ride time. The majority of

students’ ride time will now be less than one hour from the time

they are dismissed from school. New route information and

school bus numbers will be mailed to individual households prior

to the start of school.

5c. COMPREHENSIVE

Dr. Starr and Tammy Anderson, Acting Coordinator of

DISTRICT EDUCATION

Educational Services, presented an outline of the Comprehensive

PLAN

District Education Plan. A number of stakeholders have met to

identify root causes that affect student performance in the ELA

and Math assessments. The committee will meet again at the

beginning of school to finalize the plan and building principals

will use it to focus instruction in each building.

5d. NEGATIVE

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

DECLARATION

following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the North Rose -

Wolcott Central School District (the "Board") is considering

additions/alterations to the North Rose Bus Garage, North Rose

–Wolcott High School, Leavenworth Middle School, North Rose

Elementary School and Florentine Hendrick Elementary School

as a direct action (the "Capital Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Board pursuant to applicable laws and

regulations, including Article 8 of the New York Environmental

Conservation Law, as well as applicable regulations pursuant to

the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) 6

N.Y.C.R.R.§617.1 et

seq. has been designated as Lead agency and

based on the Board's review of the actions to be undertaken

pursuant to the Capital Project, including each of the components

of same, and the Board's review of applicable regulations,

including those under 6. N.Y.C.R.R.§617.1 et

seq., the Board has

determined that the Capital Project is an unlisted action under

applicable SEQRA regulations;

WHEREAS, the Board as Lead Agency has conducted a

coordinated environmental review of the Capital Project with

copies of appropriate documentation including the Lead Agency

notification having been sent to each involved and interested

agency; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed all of the information and

documentation developed for the Capital Project, including

completing and reviewing and analyzing the short Environmental

Assessment Form as well as comments and correspondence

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received from the involved and interested agencies as well as the

public (if any);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

,

that pursuant to 6

N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617.1 et

seq. and §155.9 of the Regulations of the

Commissioner of Education, the Board, as Lead Agency, based on

the record before it, has carefully reviewed the Short

Environmental Assessment Form and other supporting

information assembled for the Capital Project, as well as

comments and correspondence received from interested and

involved agencies, as well as the public, if any. Based upon this

information the Board finds that the implementation of the

Capital Project as described above, will not result in any

significant adverse environmental impacts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby issues a

Negative Declaration for the Capital Project, and incorporates by

reference the notice attached hereto which will be filed in

accordance with SEQRA regulations.

5e. CAPITAL PROJECT

Edward Magin 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, T. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant

to Education Law, authorizes the District Clerk to hold a Special

District meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2005 from 12:00 noon

to 9:00pm in the foyer of the High School for the purpose of

voting on the following propositions:

PROPOSITION NO. 1- CAPITAL PROJECT – CONSTRUCTION /

RENOVATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Rose -

Wolcott Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake

certain capital improvements consisting of: (A) the reconstruction

and renovation of portions of the North Rose - Wolcott High

School, the Leavenworth Middle School, the North Rose

Elementary School, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School, the

North Rose Bus Garage and the Leavenworth Maintenance

Garage, and (B) the construction of an addition to Florentine

Hendrick Elementary School, including in each case necessary

site work improvements for various school purposes and the

acquisition and installation of original furnishings, equipment,

machinery and apparatus for all of the foregoing purposes, at a

total estimated cost of $13,100,776; and that such cost shall be

raised by the expenditure of $700,000 from the District’s existing

Capital Reserve Fund, and the balance of such cost by a tax on the

taxable real property within said District to be levied and

collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the

Education Law, with such tax to be partially offset by State

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Building Aid for such purposes; and in anticipation of such tax, by

debt obligations of the District .

PROPOSITION NO. 2- CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONAL

CONSTRUCTION / RENOVATIONS

RESOLVED, that, in the event that Proposition No. 1 is

approved by a majority of the qualified voters of such District, the

Board of Education of the North Rose - Wolcott Central School

District is hereby further authorized to undertake certain

additional capital improvements consisting of: (A) the

construction an addition to the North Rose - Wolcott High

School, and (B) the reconstruction and renovation of portions of

the North Rose - Wolcott High School, the Leavenworth Middle

School and the North Rose Elementary School, including in each

case necessary site work on playing fields and the acquisition and

installation of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and

apparatus for all of the foregoing purposes, at a total estimated

additional cost of $6,009,300; and that such additional cost shall

be raised by a tax on the taxable real property within said District

to be levied and collected in annual installments as provided in

Section 416 of the Education Law, with such tax to be partially

offset by State Building Aid for such purposes; and in anticipation

of such tax, by debt obligations of the School District.

PROPOSITION NO.3 – SCHOOL BUS RESERVE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Rose -

Wolcott Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a

reserve fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law to be

known as the School Bus Capital Reserve Fund 2005 for the

purpose of financing, in whole or in part, the purchase of school

buses as approved from time to time by the voters of the District.

The ultimate amount of such reserve fund shall not exceed

$1,000,000. The probable term of such reserve fund shall be two

years, but such reserve fund shall continue in existence for its

stated purpose until liquidated in accordance with the Education

Law. The source from which funds shall be obtained for such

reserve fund will be: (a) the liquidation and transfer of the entire

balance in the District’s existing School Bus Capital Reserve Fund

at the time of the establishment of the School Bus Capital Reserve

Fund 2005; (b) State transportation aid received on account of

purchases of the type that may be financed through such reserve

fund; (c) unappropriated fund balances from the General Fund in

any fiscal year as designated by the Board of Education; (d)

budgetary appropriations as approved by the voters; and (e) any

other source approved by the voters.

6. 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,

T. 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 July 13, 2005.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

David Smith moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following

motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith,

T. 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 9

$6540.02

Federal 12

$7456.55

General 6

$15543.22

General 8

$650.00

General 11

$124250.84

General 14

$135.00

School Lunch 5

$7639.03

School Lunch 13 $2064.74

Unemployment Reserve 7 $788.00

7b. SUB TEACHER ASST.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PAY RATES FOR 2005-06

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following pay rates for substitute teaching assistants

as follows:

Certified Teaching Assistants: $8.00/hr.

Non-Certified Teaching Assistants: $7.50/hr.

7c. EXTRACLASSROOM

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ACTIVITY FUND

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law

FINANCIAL REPORT

approves the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report for

the year ending June 30, 2004.

7d. APPROVE CAPITAL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROJECT CONTRACTOR

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves J. Hales Co., Inc., 1140 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta,

NY 14467 to complete site work on the drainage system and the

repair of low areas on the track/athletic field, at a total estimate

of $34,000.

7e. 2005 TAX WARRANT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the Tax Warrant in the amount of $8,337,777 , and

authorize the tax collector to collect such taxes.

7f. TRACK TEAM OF ONE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the participation of Red Creek School District Cross-

Country Team Of One with North Rose - Wolcott District Cross

Country Team in all practices and meets under the direction of

the appointed North Rose - Wolcott coach, for the 2005-06

school year.

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7g. INTERIM BUSINESS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OFFICIAL SERVICES

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an

agreement with Allardice & Associates, Inc. for Interim Business

Official services at $350.00 per day plus mileage.

7h. CREATION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

OCCUPATIONAL

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

THERAPIST ASST.

approves the creation of a Certified Occupational Therapy

POSITION

Assistant Position, starting in the 2005-06 school year.

7i1. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

REGINA EVANS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Regina Evans as an Elementary

teacher, effective August 31, 2005.

7i2. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TIFFANY CROWE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Tiffany Crowe as a Foreign Language

teacher, effective July 20, 2005.

7i3. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TRENA FISHER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Trena Fisher as a School Nurse,

effective August 1, 2005.

7i4. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JULIE PUTMAN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Julie Putman as a Teaching Assistant,

effective August 31, 2005.

7i5. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

AILEEN FULLER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Aileen Fuller as a Clerk/Typist,

effective August 12, 2005.

7i6. CORRECTION OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

APPOINTMENT:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

JENNIFER MARRIOTT

approves the three-year probationary appointment of Jennifer

Marriott, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87

Certification: Provisional Pre K, K, 1-6

Control #:

459583041

Tenure Area: Elementary

Probationary Period: September 2, 2004 – September 1, 2007

Salary: Step 2A+: $35,045

7i7.APPT. SPL. EDUCATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER; ROSE VISCONTI of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

GOEBEL

approves the three year probationary appointment of Rosa

Visconti-Goebel, conditional upon a criminal history record check

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according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as

follows:

Certification: Provisional Spl Ed.

Control #: 303654031

Special Subject Tenure Area: Special Education

Probationary Period: September 6, 2005 – September 5, 2008

Salary: Step 1F+: $35,430, which includes Masters

7i8.APPT. MUSIC TEACHER: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

AMANDA LEFFLER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Amanda

Leffler, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as

follows:

Certification: Provisional Music

Control #: 050154011

Special Subject Tenure Area: Music

Probationary Period: September 6, 2005 – September 4, 2008

Salary: Step 2F+: $37,547, which includes Masters

7i9. APPT. ELEMENTARY

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER: JULIE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

PUTMAN

approves the three year probationary appointment of Julie

Putman, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as

follows:

Certification: Prov. Early Childhood Birth – Gr. 2 Control #:

Tenure Area: Elementary

Probationary Period: September 6, 2005 – September 4, 2008

Salary: Step 2A, $35,144

7i10. APPT. LT SUBSTITUTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ELEMENTARY TEACHER:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

CATHERINE YOKOPOVICH approves the appointment of Catharine Yokopovich as long-term

substitute Elementary teacher, conditional upon a criminal

history record check according to Commissioners Regulation

§80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Provisional Childhood Education 1-6 Control #:

Pending

Appointment Area: Elementary

Start Date: September 6, 2005 – June 30, 2006

Salary: Step 1B: $34,138

7i11. APPT. TEACHER ASST. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

BONNIE ZWARCH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Bonnie

Zwarich conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for

7 hrs/day, $8.16/hr, total annual salary of $10,567, effective

September 6, 2005.

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7i12. APPT. COOK MGR.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SARAH DAVENPORT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Sarah

Davenport as a Cook Manager, conditional upon a criminal

history record check according to Commissioners Regulation

§80-1.11 and Part 87, for 6.5 hrs/day, $7.51/hr. for a total annual

salary of $8,933, which includes differential, effective August 10.

2005.

7i13. APPT. FOOD SERVICE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

HELPERS & MONITORS:

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

WENDI BARNES

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Wendi Barnes

as a Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11

and Part 87 for 3 hrs/day, $7.21/hr. for a total annual salary of

$3,958, effective September 7, 2005.

YVONNE INGERSOLL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Yvonne

Ingersoll as a Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal

history record check according to Commissioners Regulation

§80-1.11 and Part 87 for 3 hrs/day, $7.21/hr. for a total annual

salary of $3,958, effective September 7, 2005.

SCHOOL MONITOR:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JOLENE MANLEY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Jolene

Manley as a School Monitor conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11

and Part 87 for 2 hrs/day, $7.21/hr, for a total annual salary of

$2,624, effective September 7, 2005.

7i13. 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

2005-06 school year, conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part

87, and successful completion of all required First Aid/CPR and

Child Abuse courses as follows:

Name

Position

Salary

Step/Year

Gordon Martin

Boys V Soccer

$3924

4

34

Mike Winter

Boys JV Soccer

$2741

4

18

Joe Cahoon

Boys Mod. A Soccer

$1931

3

9

Jay Reynolds

Boys Mod. B Soccer

$1738

2

4

Tim Burns

Girls V Soccer

$3211

2

6

Amy Bromley

Girls JV Soccer

$2242

2

4

Patricia Jackson

Girls Mod. A. Soccer

$1931

3

8

Scott Baker

Girls Mod. B Soccer

$1288

1

1

Tim Thomas

V Boys Volleyball

$3211

2

5

Chris Ackley

JV Boys Volleyball

$2242

2

4

Mark Williams

Mod. Volleyball

$1288

1

1

Kurt Laird

Girls V Volleyball

$3211

2

5

TBA

Girls JV Volleyball

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