NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 13, 1005

7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (7:28pm), Nickoline Henner,

Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith

Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 35

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Sandra Boerman, Mark Humbert

1. CALL TO ORDER

Jeffrey Lisanto called the meeting to order at 7:03pm and led the

pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edward Magin moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, N.

Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. BUDGET UPDATE

Ed Magin provided the board with a synopsis of the last budget

committee meeting with John Boogaard discussing the needs of

the Middle School.

4b. POLICY UPDATE

Dave Smith reported on the last committee meeting. One policy

will be presented at the next meeting for a first reading.

4c. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Ed Magin provided a report of the last general membership

meeting.

4d. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Terri Smith reported on the last Curriculum Council meeting.

4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Dr. Starr reported that the High School concert was good.

4f. OTHER

Nicki Henner inquired about the implementation of the Athletic

and Extracurricular Codes of Conduct. Dr. Starr told her that

there were procedures in place in the schools to ensure

compliance with these rules.

5a. SCHOOL UPDATES

Linda Haensch was scheduled to provide the board with an

update. It was rescheduled to the January 10, 2006 meeting.

Neil Thompson spoke of goals for the North Rose Elementary

School. Teachers are concentrating on literacy skills and are

having regular grade level meetings to coordinate the delivery of

curriculum. Academic Intervention Services (AIS) are being

provided on a regular basis in order to reinforce instruction.

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Mr. Thompson commended and thanked the teaching staff for

their willingness to adopt new teaching strategies.

John Boogaard spoke of the change in test taking procedures for

students whose IEP required special test accommodations. The

process designed to help students be more successful during test

taking. AIS is working extremely well. Students are using time

that would be spent in study hall to receive instructional support.

The ability to maintain low class sizes has given teachers more

one-on-one time with students.

Paul Schiener, Assistant Principal Intern at the Middle School

reported on his ability to work with the teaching staff to improve

the instructional program for students as well as the continued

monitoring of the AIS program. He has been working with the

PTSA and building team to provide students with tips and

techniques to make internet usage safe and enjoyable.

5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S

Dr. Starr reported that the district is not eligible to apply for

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another three year Reading 1

Grant, as the district does not meet

the federal poverty level. It is likely that the district will be

offered a fourth year on our current grant, depending upon the

results of our mid-year tests.

There is a need for the Technology Coordinator to be supported

by a Teacher Assistant. Mr. Sobierajski has returned to the

classroom half time to teach Math. The Assistant position would

initially do nothing but get the website and channel 6 up and

running. After that, the purpose of the position would be website

maintenance the and to work with teacher and students on

technology related issues, and/or to become involved in data

warehouse process with BOCES.

Dr. Starr informed members of the buildings & grounds

committee that they would be receiving information on the costs

involved in the maintenance of the District Office. These costs

were determined during the Facilities Review process required by

SED. Costs are estimated to be at least $260,000.

Energy saving ideas are still being implemented in the district.

Programmable thermostats have been installed at the District

office. The district is seeking quotes to separate the banks of

lights in the High School parking lot. Some employees don’t leave

the building until 12:30am and lights remain on until they leave.

Additionally, lights are turned on at 5:30am to accommodate the

public who come in for the morning swim program. Nicki

Henner suggested that parking be designated for these people

and that a dusk-to-dawn light be installed. It would be more

energy efficient than leaving all lights on.

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5c. BUSINESS OFFICIAL

Sam DeMuzio, School Business Executive, discussed with the

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board the New York State Comptroller’s five point plan to manage

school district fiscal affairs. Mr. DeMuzio provided board

members with guidelines on the establishment of an Audit

committee and outlines the duties and responsibilities of the

committee. The committee can be comprised of at least three

board members and/or community members. The member

should collectively possess knowledge in accounting, auditing,

financial reporting and school district finances.

6. MEETING MINUTES

Melinda DeBadts moved and David Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.

Henner, 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 22, 2005 with

corrections.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, item 7d. was pulled to

discuss in Executive Session.

Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin 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:

Warrant #81

$290041.58 Warrant #82

$561999.34

7b.RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CSE AND CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated November 10, 17, 18, 21, 22, 2005 and December

1,2005, and instruct the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals

identified by student number:

11462 10662 8021

8149

6480

6830

9735

3181

6868 5210

8149

6480

6830

9735

3181

6868

5210

6730

7693 8096

6434

6709

11297 9302

6888

7825

11223 9218

7863 10945

10799 7611

7287

11110

6730

8097

7200

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.

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7e. RESIGNATION OF NHS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ADVISOR: CHIP PIERCE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Chip Pierce as the National Honor

Society co-advisor effective November 29, 2005.

7f. COACHING APPTS.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following coaching appointment 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

Joe Cahoon

Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Parent Correspondence, Board & Administrator Newsletter

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes

Florentine Hendrick Elementary School December Newsletter

Athletic Code of Conduct, Extra Curricular Activities Code of

Conduct/Handbook, BOCES Board Newsletter

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one addressed issues discussed by the Board during this

meeting.

10. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Edward Magin moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, 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 December 13, 2005.

10b. LTR. OF RESIGNATION Nickoline Henner moved and David Smith seconded the

NANCY HENNER

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, 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,

accepts the resignation of Nancy Henner as a long term substitute

teacher, effective January 8, 2006.

10c. CREATION OF AUDIT

David Smith moved and Terri Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.

Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.

The resolution was modified as the Board could not come to a

decision on who might serve on the Audit Committee. Dave

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Smith said that he would serve. It is the Board President’s

responsibility to appoint members to ad hoc committees. As Mr.

Humbert was absent from the meeting, membership will be

decided at a later date.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law§

2116-c (2), approves the creation of a District Audit Committee.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, 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 8:45pm for the purpose of

discussing a specific matter of litigation with the North Rose -

Wolcott Service Employees’ Association, to discuss the

employment history of a specific staff member, and to discuss the

creation of a .5 FTE Physical Education teacher position.

Mr. Lisanto 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 at 9:21pm.

ADDITION TO AGENDA

Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, 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 December 13, 2005.

CREATION OF .5FTE

Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith seconded the following

PHYSICAL ED. TEACHER

motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.

POSITION

Henner, 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 creation of a .5FTE Physical Education teaching

position.

ADJOURNMENT

Melinda DeBadts moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.

DeBadts, N. Henner, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:24pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education

December 13, 2005