NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    AUGUST 2, 2005
    6:00PM AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
    PRESENT
    Melinda DeBadts, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
    Magin, David Smith
    Donna House, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and 1 guest.
    ABSENT/EXCUSED
    Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Nickoline Henner, Terri Smith
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 6:10pm and led the
    pledge of allegiance.
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edward Magin moved and David Smith seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, 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 August 2, 2005.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board.
    3a. ALLARDICE & ASSOC.
    David Allardice has been associated with the district for over 22
    years as a financial consultant. He spoke to the board about the
    district’s financial obligations as they make plans to present a
    capital project to district voters in October. He provided a
    detailed schedule of debt obligation payments on a 15-year bond,
    which will be offset by the 95% state aid the district would receive
    on the project.
    The board is required to designate itself as the Lead Agency in
    initiating a capital project as well a authorizing a environmental
    quality review prior to commencing any construction.
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
    following motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, M.
    Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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, notices on behalf of the Board were transmitted
    to involved and interested agencies, on July 7, 2005 stating that
    the Board intends to act as Lead Agency pursuant to the State
    Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) with respect to the
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    Capital Project if no legitimate objection was raised to the Board
    acting as Lead Agency; and,
    WHEREAS, no involved agency has expressed objection to the
    Board acting as Lead Agency for the Capital Project.
    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 hereby confirms its
    designation as Lead Agency for the Capital Project.
    3b. PUBLIC RELATIONS
    Dr. Starr provided board members with an outline of the public
    relations campaign surrounding the capital project. He provided
    timelines and events where the district would provide
    information to the public on all aspects of proposed construction
    and renovation work. He asked board members to commit
    themselves to some events to help provide voters with data and
    facts so that they can make and informed decision in the voting
    booth.
    3c. SEQR DISCUSSION
    Mr. Tim Seeley of Thomas Associates spoke to the board about
    the State Environmental Quality Review process, including a
    review by the New York State Department of Environmental
    Conservation. The purpose of the review is to ensure that any
    capital project work will not compromise historic or architectural
    resources, or will it compromise any endangered species or
    waterways. The board must certify with SED the findings of the
    study as part of the application to receive state authorization.
    OTHER BUSINESS
    Mark Humbert provided the board with a list of short-term
    objectives. He asked board members to review the list and
    discuss any concerns with him.
    ADJOURNMENT
    Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, 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 7:12pm.
    ____________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
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