NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2005
6:15PM
GYMNASIUM OF FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman
Amended: (7:20pm)
, Robert Cahoon, Melinda
DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto
Amended:
(7:20pm)
, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith
Donna House, Karol Mumby (Note taker for the meeting), Daniel Starr
and approximately 30 guests.
1a. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board went into Executive Session at 6:20pm for the purpose of
discussing the employment contract for the new School Business
Administrator.
1b. RECEPTION FOR NEW
The Board and Administration gathered with guests to honor
& RETIRED EMPLOYEES
retired employees, and to greet new employees of the District.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:54pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1d. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Edward Magin 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 October 25, 2005.
1c. BUILDING TOUR
Florentine Hendrick School Principal, Linda Haensch, and Facilities
Director, Mike Steve led the Board on their yearly inspection of the
facility. Various teachers were in classrooms to highlight student work
and progress as the Board toured the building.
PUBLIC ACCESS
Sally Smith spoke of concerns on the size of the Physical Education
classes this year due to the cut in the PE position.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Edward Magin gave a brief summary of the last general membership
meeting.
4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Ed Magin reported on the last Budget Committee meeting with
UPDATE
Mike Steve for the Buildings and Grounds budget, and ith Frank
Sobierajski for the Technology budget.
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4c. CURRICULUM COUNCIL
Tammy Anderson provided the board with an update of the last
UPDATE
Curriculum Council meeting.
d. CAPITAL PROJECT
Dr. Starr initiated a discussion of the repair/renovation work of
UPDATE
the Capital Project. The Board as a whole felt strongly that the District
Office should remain a part of the project. The Board is going to review
all of the work proposed in proposition 1 as follows: looking at it
without addressing the needs of the District Office, moving the District
Office moving, and/or the main office at Florentine Hendrick to the
front of the building, and addressing the needs of the District Office as
it currently stands.
Robert Cahoon said that the committee had spoken about inviting 2-3
people from the community to become involved in the Capital Project
Committee. It was suggested that we should invite some of the people
who had spoken at the meetings prior to the vote.
Donna gave a brief explanation of the State Aid for the Capital Project.
Dave Smith requested an itemized breakdown of what it will cost to
repair the existing District Office.
It was also suggested that possibly having an open house of the District
Office so the public may tour the building.
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
The Girls Soccer team won 5-0 against the School of Arts.
Dr. Starr summarized a conference call with a resident on bussing
issues. Some of the questions he posed were hearsay. Those that were
legitimate were either answered or follow up was required. Dr. Starr,
Donna House and Jerry Williams were involved in the phone
conference.
Discussion turned back to the PE position. Jeff Lisanto wanted to know
why, when discussions of the budget and cuts were done last year, they
did not look at the implication of these cuts. Dr. Starr said that the
change in budget process timeline will give the Committee more time to
research all issues when trying to make a decision.
Dr. Starr reported to the board of a couple of fights that had occurred in
the High School and summarized that these issues were regarded as
extremely serious. The administration is responding to these issues
very strongly.
5a. APPT. SCHOOL
This resolution was withdrawn to discuss in Executive
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Session.
5b. DISCUSS ENERGY
Dr. Starr and Donna House provided the Board with suggestions
CONSERVATION
for saving energy resources in the district, such as shutting down
MEASURES
buildings that weren’t being used over the holidays and/or shut down
the three buildings (NRE, MS, FH) and use only theHigh School over
the holidays. Heat would be maintained in those buildings only for the
offices that would be in use at that time. In the high school the building
would be shut down one evening a week if there is no community use of
the building. Dr. Starr went on to say that the above would be
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published in the November newsletter to prepare parents to dress their
children appropriately.
Jeff Lisanto commented on reducing field trips down to one per year.
Amended: commented that non-curriculum related field trips should
be reviewed for appropriateness.
Only two trips per year are currently
budgeted. Edward Magin interjected that it was the thought to try to
save on fuel. In a straw vote, the Board decided to keep the field trips
at two per year.
5c. DISCUSS BOARD GOALS
Mark Humbert initiated a discussion on proposed rules that the board
& RULES OF THE BOARD
would consider using as guidelines to operate more efficiently. All rules
were discussed and it was also decided that the District Clerk would
notify every one of committee meetings. It will be the responsibility of
the Committee Chairs to let the Clerk know when meetings are
scheduled. Additionally, every board member will receive a copy of all
correspondence addressed to them that is not sent directly to their
home address. See agenda item 10d.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
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 Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2005
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Jeffrey Lisanto 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.
Consent Agenda item #7e4 was tabled. (See Agenda item 10c)
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 64
$7295.27
Federal 61
$40672.26
Federal 66
$3712.88
General 59
$33602.97
General 67
$74636.21
General 68
$9390.24
General 69
$416.03
School Lunch 58
$5221.56
School Lunch 65
$13737.92
Unemployment Res. 70
$7690.79
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OF CSE & CPSE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated October 5, 6, 13, 2005, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
10501
11008
10507 11119
10600
10232
10731
10918 11507
11467
11466
11521
9876
10338
8250
10389
10805
7c. SUBSTITUTES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
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approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file
with the District Clerk.
7d. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PROPERTY
authorizes the Business Executive to sell and/or dispose of 475+ Middle
School library books, per the attached list.
7e1. APPT. FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
HELPER: CHERYL
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PICKERING
approves the appointment of Cheryl Pickering 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,
$8.74/hr. which includes career increment, for a total annual salary of
$4799, prorated to $3849, effective October 31, 2005.
APPT. COOK: CHARITY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
SLYTER
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Charity Slyter as a
Cook, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5 hrs/day,
$7.41/hr, for a total annual salary of $6780 which includes differential,
prorated to $5409, effective October 31, 2005.
7e2. APPT. SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MONITOR: SHANNON
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
CAHOON
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Shannon Cahoon 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 $2132, prorated to $2206,
effective October 26, 2005.
7e3. APPT. LEAD TEACHERS
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 Lead Teacher positions for the
2005-06 school year:
Name
Position
Salary
Donald Cloonan
Social Studies Lead Teacher
$750
Cathy Peterson
ELA Lead Teacher
$750
Charles Furletti
Science Lead Teacher
$750
Joseph Rotelli
Math Lead Teacher
$750
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Middle School SDM Meeting Minutes, Use of Facilities
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one spoke to the Board.
1o. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Edward Magin 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 additions to the agenda of October 25, 2005.
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10a. APPT. SCHOOL
Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
NURSE: SHARON ROBERTS
motion. The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes, N.
Henner voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Civil Service Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Sharon Roberts as a
Registered Nurse, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
License/Certification: Registered Professional Nurse
Control
#179270-1
Start Date: October 26, 2005
Salary: Step 5, $30,190 prorated to $24,352
10c. COACHING APPTS
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner 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 following individuals to fill volunteer positions for the
2005-2006 school year:
Name
Position
Cindy Woods
Boys Swimming Volunteer coach
Jeff Drake
Boys Swimming Volunteer coach
Kurt Laird
Wrestling Volunteer coach
Paul Maring
Girls Basketball Volunteer coach
Nick Wojieck
Indoor Track Volunteer coach
Ed Leisenring
Boys Basketball Volunteer coach
10d. BOARD OPERATIONAL
Edward Magin moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
GOALS & RULES OF THE
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
BOARD
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 Board Operational Goals and Rules of the Board as follows:
Board Operational Goals:
The Board of Education, as a legally constituted body of elected
representatives, bears the responsibility of setting policy for the school
district. The Board acts in accordance with authority and responsibility
vested in it by federal and state laws, rules and regulations on behalf of
the districts' citizens.
In order to ensure that its educational programs provide all students
with a high- quality education, the Board hereby establishes as its goals:
to work closely with the community to ensure that Board actions
and performance take into consideration the concerns and
aspirations of the community;
to identify the educational and technological needs of the
community and industry, and to transform such needs into
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programs aimed at stimulating students and preparing them for
future careers;
to employ a Superintendent of Schools capable of ensuring that
the district maintains its position as an outstanding school
system, and that school personnel carry out the policies of the
Board with energy and dedication
to provide leadership in order that goals and objectives of the
district, as set forth by the Board, can be effectively carried out.
Board action should be confined to policy-making, planning and
appraisal, with the Board delegating authority to the
Superintendent for the implementation of policies; and
to evaluate the Boards' performance in relation to these goals,
and to establish and clarify policies based upon the results of
such evaluation
Rules of the Board
1) Tthe existing time frames for committee/administrative reports will
be continued.
2) The Board will get copies of correspondence from Administration to
persons who have addressed the Board at public participation.
3) Directions/suggestions to the Superintendent will come from a
consensus of the Board.
4) Notices of all meetings will be sent to the Board Members at least 4
days prior to the meeting date with exceptions for emergency meetings.
5) Individual Board Members may request agenda items by contacting
the Board President on the day prior to the agenda setting meeting.
6) Individuals wishing to speak will be recognized by the President by
raising their hand.
7) Standing/advisory committees will do much of the Boards’
homework, and report their results and recommendations to the entire
Board for action.
8 )Meetings will start on time
9) Standing/advisory committees will elect their chairperson, function
by consensus, and report their committees’ position if not unanimous.
10) Actions and decisions of the Board will always be guided by NRW
Board Policy
Copies of these rules will bee included in Board Members meeting
packets
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and 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 Executive Session at 9:34pm for the specific purpose of
discussing the employment agreement of the School Business
Administrator, to discuss a possible matter of employee discipline, and
to discuss a specific substitute teacher issue.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to regular session at 10:40pm.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
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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 October 25, 2005.
APPT. SCHOOL BUSINESS
Robert Cahoon moved andTerri 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, 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 three year probationary appointment of Sam A. DeMuzio
as a School Business Administrator, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part
87 as follows:
Certification: Permanent SBA
Control #: 384011031
Tenure Area: School Business Administrator
Probationary Period: November 14, 2005 – November 13, 2008
Salary: $84,000 prorated to start date. The terms and conditions of
employment are on file with the District Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
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 adjournment of the meeting at 10:45pm.
____________________________
Clerk, Board of Education
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