NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 7:00PM AUDITORIUM AND ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (8:01pm), Nickoline Henner,
Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto (9:22pm), Edward Magin, David
Smith, Terri Smith
Donna House, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 25
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:08pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edward Magin moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, 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 September 27, 2005.
1b. PRESENTATION OF
Dr. Starr provided the public with detailed information on the
CAPITAL PROJECT
October 6, 2005 Capital Project vote. His presentation included
the scope and cost of each proposition and also included the
financial impact to taxpayers. Following his presentations,
individuals had the opportunity to ask questions. Concerns were
voiced about the District asking residents to pay more taxes for
the proposed renovations/construction verses paying more taxes
during the next budget development process. The preference was
to pay taxes to keep teachers, not to do repairs.
David Allardice, the districts financial advisor explained that the
“pots” used to distribute financial aid to school districts by SED
are separate and distinct. The district will get no more aid if the
repair costs are paid for from operating aid – the funds used to
support program and staff. Taxpayers would have to pay for the
entire cost of repairs if those expenses are made part of the
regular budget. The district qualifies for 95% aid on repairs and
construction authorized by voters in a capital project because it is
a consolidated district. This is an advantage to taxpayers to get
repairs/construction completed for 5% of the total cost. There is
no other state aid reimbursement program of this type.
Another concern was the fact that the work contained in
Proposition #2 was proposed a couple of years ago. At that time
the Board decided not to present it for a vote. It is now being
reintroduced to taxpayers. Why?
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It was one speaker’s opinion that due to declining enrollment in
the district and there was no need to add classrooms at the High
School, or move the District Administrative Office to Florentine
Hendrick Elementary School and add classrooms to that building.
Dr. Starr was asked what the district was doing to stabilize the tax
base and attract new businesses and families to the area. He
responded that the best thing the Board can do is provide a
quality education. Mr. Humbert added that safe, well-maintained
educational facilities will help.
Dr. Starr thanked everyone for attending the meeting and invited
everyone to Room 210, where the meeting would continue.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Reservations are due for the next general membership meeting.
4b. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Terri Smith reported on the first Curriculum Council meeting of
the school year.
4c. CAPITAL PROJECT
Dan Starr requested that Capital Project Committee members set
a date for a meeting to discuss items from the old project.
4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mindy DeBadts reported that the North Rose Elementary School
Open House saying it was crowded and fun.
Ed Magin reported on an ERS/TRS workshop he attended in
Newark.
Dr. Starr announced that 4
th
and 8
th
grade math test scores had
just been released. He reported that there was a decrease in level
1 and level 2 scores, which means that students are performing
better on the test.
Mark Humbert mentioned that board members have received a
copy of a letter from some teachers about the special education
summer school program. Dr. Starr indicated that he has not
discussed the letter with any individuals involved and will provide
the Board with an update once the discussions have taken place.
5a. UPDATE ON SPECIAL
Angela Kirkey reported on special education programs in the
EDUCATION
district. Offerings range from Resource Room to self-contained
classrooms, consortium classes, and BOCES placements. All
programs are provided to offer students with disabilities the
opportunity to receive instruction in a setting that is conducive to
learning. Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Music
Therapy and audiology services are also provided based on each
student’s Individualized Education Plan.
5b. UPDATE ON SUMMER
June Muto served as the Principal for Cooperative Summer
SCHOOL
School, which was held at the High School this year. North Rose -
Wolcott, Red Creek and Cato Meridian students participate in
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classes. There were 110 North Rose - Wolcott students enrolled
this year out of a total of 259 students. A full range of courses
were taught this year in the 30 days of attendance required by
SED.
5c. LETTER OF INTENT
Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
TO RETIRE: LEO TICCONI motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, 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,
accepts with regret the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Leo Ticconi, effective Mary 12, 2006.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.
Prior to a vote on the meeting minutes, Dave Smith asked for
clarification on a point made in the September 13, 2005 minutes.
The District Clerk told him that if a fact/statement was recorded
incorrectly then it should be clarified and corrected. If it is
correctly stated but he didn’t agree with the fact/statement itself,
then no correction can be made.
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 September 13, 2005.
7. CONSENT 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,
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:
Capital 45
$67081.81
Capital 51
$4144.90
Federal 41
$15228.54
Federal 51
$13999.50
General 39
$2970.83
General 42
$17481.16
General 46
$108031.90
general 47
$10254.11
General 52
$10409.67
General 53
$330.67
School Lunch 44
$4151.47
School Lunch 50
$11645.32
School Lunch 55
$120.18
Trust & Agency 48
$197687.59
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OF CSE AND CPSE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated September 20, 2005, and the Committee on
PreSchool Special Education dated September 13, 2005, and
instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations
on behalf of the following individuals identified by student
number: 9756 9383 11449 11483 11484 11339 11226
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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.
7d1. APPT. TEACHING ASST Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
CHRISTINE VOGEL
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Christine
Vogel as a Teaching Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11
and Part 87 for 7 hrs/day, $11.53/hr. for a total annual salary of
$14,931, prorated to $14,205, effective September 19, 2005.
7d2. APPT. BUS DRIVERS
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 Ken Zirbel,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5 hr/day,
$10.57/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $9,883, effective
September 7, 2005.
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 Rebecca
Kendt, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for
5 hr/day, $10.57/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $9,883,
effective September 7, 2005.
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 Kent
Sparnon, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for
4 hr/day, 4 days/wk., $10.57/hr. for a total annual salary of
$5,961, effective September 26, 2005.
7d3. APPT. POLL WORKERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approve the following individuals to work at the October 6, 2005
Capital Project Vote to serve at Chief Inspectors of Election,
Inspectors of Election, Assistant Clerks and Voting Machine
Custodian.
Name
$/hr.
Name
$/hr.
Elizabeth Cotton
$6.00
Shirley Kuczenski
$6.00
Dorothy Crane
$6.00
Florence Chapin
$6.00
Russell Bailey
$6.00
Fred Durbin
$6.00
Elisabeth Coman
$6.00
James Ryan
$6.00
Lillian Strong
$6.00
David MacDougall
$50.00/machine
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes
Use of Facilities
Survey Analysis
The Advocate, September 2005
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Sally Smith commented that the authors of that letter on the
summer school program are well versed in the special education
regulations and that our special ed. teachers are some of the best
advocates that students have.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 Executive Session at 9:55pm for the specific purpose of
discussing a matter of litigation and the evaluation of
Administrators.
Mr. Humbert 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 at10:42pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Cahoon moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 10:42pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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