NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 22, 2005

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Mark

Humbert

(7:40pm), Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin (

7:40pm)

David Smith, Terri Smith

Donna House, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 15

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Nickoline Henner

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:01pm and led the

pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Sandra Boerman moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the

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

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, 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 November 22, 2005.

1b. FACILITIES TOUR

Bill Rotenberg and Randy Sears lead the board on the yearly

inspection of the High School. They highlighted areas where

repairs are needed, viewed the new record board in the pool

room, inspected the weight room and also spoke of the

cleanliness of the building.

2. PUBIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Deb Teska, Art teacher at the High School, spoke to the board

about The Memory Project. High School art students participated

in a project to perform international humanitarian service

through the medium of Art. They created portraits of children

living in orphanages around the world to be given to those

children as gifts. Students received a glimpse into the experience

of children living in different circumstances. It was a very

satisfying and personally rewarding experience for all students

who created portraits.

4a. BUDGET UPDATE

Jeff Lisanto provided the board with a synopsis of the last Budget

Committee Meeting.

4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Dave Smith reported on the last Four County SBA general

membership meeting.

4c. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Tammy Anderson gave the board a report on the last meeting.

4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Board members lauded students and staff who participated in All

State. Kudos also were given for the excellent Veterans’ Day

Concert.

4e. OTHER

Mark Humbert provided all Board Members with a copy of a

letter to the editor written by board member, Nicki Henner, and

published in a local paper. It was decided that it would become

part of the team building strategies at the next Board Workshop.

That workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at

6:00pm in the High School.

5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S

Dr. Starr discussed the needs of the district to develop and

UPDATE

maintain the district’s website. He discussed the need to dedicate

specific personnel to do these tasks. He will bring more

information and recommendations to the Board at the next

meeting.

Dr. Starr provided the board with an update on a Safe

Schools/Healthy Schools grant application that is being

developed in conjunction with both Sodus and Newark School

Districts.

The Comprehensive District Education Plan committee will be

meeting between Thanksgiving and Christmas to consider

changes to the plan. They will be submitting a final copy to the

Board for approval at a January meeting.

Dr. Starr reported that he is working to compile a list of needed

repairs at the District Office.

In accordance with Commissioners Regulations, a Wellness

Committee is being formed to develop a policy for the District.

Sandy Boerman agreed to serve as the Board of Education

representative on this committee.

The discussion of a student representative on the Board of

Education is still active. The district must receive voter approval

to add this non-voting position to the Board. Bill Rotenberg will

follow-up with Student Council representatives to help provide

student representation at each meeting.

5b. HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE Bill Rotenberg provided the board with a wide-range of

information on high school programs, including SAT preparation

opportunities on the internet. At risk students can now enroll in a

Youth Assistance Program, a “scared straight” type of

intervention program at the state correctional facility in Auburn.

A Students Against Drunk Driving chapter has been re-

established, and an academic assistance program involving

teachers who volunteer time after school to tutor at-risk students

is also offered.

Mr. Rotenberg shared his plans to form a scheduling committee

to compare the traditional schedule to the block schedule. He will

ask teachers who are both pro traditional schedule and pro block

schedule to participate. The purpose is to evaluate course

offerings using both scheduling scenarios.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith seconded the following

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

DeBadts, 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 November 8, 2005.

Prior to the approval of the Consent portion of the agenda, there

was a discussion of item 7d – Creation of Golf Range Director

Position. The board felt that they need more information before

they could entertain a recommendation for this position. The

discussion was tabled, and the item was pulled from the agenda.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Edward Magin moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

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

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, 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:

$64158.40

#79

$363327.74

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 November 3, 2005, and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of

the following individuals identified by student number:

9385 10129

10214

9459

10480 10585 10008 11464

11465 10283

9421

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.

7e. SALE OF SCHOOL BUSES Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,

awards the sale of used school buses to the highest responsible

bidder as follows. Total proceeds are $52,415.

Bus #

Bidder

Bid $

147

Cheryl & Son, Inc. Brooklyn, NY

$8421.00

158

(same)

$12104.00

148

Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc., Johnstown, NY

$8145.00

149

(same)

$8145.00

150

Big Time Tour, Monsey, NY

$7800.00

151

(same)

$7800.00

7f. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROPERTY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Executive to sell and/or dispose of

approximately 220 Florentine Hendrick Elementary School

library books, per the attached list.

DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROPERTY/BID

of the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,

AUTHORIZATION

authorize the Business Administrator to declare a 1986 Ford

diesel flatbed as excess, and authorizes the Business

Administrator to advertise for sealed bids for the sale of this

vehicle.

7h1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

COLLEEN HILL

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity leave of absence

for the period of disability for Colleen Hill, according to

accumulated sick time. The total leave is anticipated as being

from approximately May 7 – June 16, 2006.

7h2. BOARD APPTS.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

appoints the following individual to serve in the stated positions

for the 2005-06 school year, effective November 14, 2005.

Deputy Treasurer: Ruth Martin

Purchasing Agent: Sam DeMuzio

Records Access Officer: Sam DeMuzio

AHERA Compliance Officer: Sam DeMuzio

Safety Compliance Officer: Sam DeMuzio

Records Management Officer: Sam DeMuzio

Certification of Payroll: Sam DeMuzio

Signature on Checks: Karen Bastedo

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Use of Facilities, Sales Tax Update, Adult Ed Update, The

Advocate, November 2005

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one commented on discussions that took place during this

meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

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

DeBadts, 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 9:15pm for the specific purpose of

discussing the employment history of specific staff members, and

the Superintendent’s Evaluation.

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 10:25pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Sandra Boerman moved and Edward Magin seconded the

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

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, 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 10:25pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education