NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 24, 2006 7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Nickoline Henner, Mark

Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri

Smith

San DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 12

guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Melinda DeBadts

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Edward Magin seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 January 24, 2006.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Mickey Peck spoke about Board of Education Policy 4260, which

requires that formal procedures used to complete the evaluation

of the superintendent be filed in the District Office, and to be

made available for review. Because the board has decided not to

renew Dr. Starr’s employment contract, she would like to know

what criteria the board used to evaluate the Superintendent. She

also asked the Board to reconsider their decision.

Mark Humbert responded that the board was not free to discuss

the outcome of the evaluation of the Superintendent.

Heidi Rothfuss spoke to the board about PTSA and encouraged all

members to join the organization. She also provided them with

an opportunity to purchase a tee shirt that the PTSA is selling as

part of a fund raising effort.

Karol Mumby voiced her concerns about the set back to the

educational programs of the district while the board is searching

for a new superintendent. She encouraged board members to

communicate their plans to district residents soon.

Mark Humbert responded that the board would start the

discussion of a search process in a workshop session after the

board meeting and would outline their plans to the public in the

February newsletter.

January 24, 2006

4a. POLICY UPDATE

Dave Smith provided the board with an update of the last

committee meeting.

4b. COMMUNITY LINKAGE Nicki Henner provided the board with an update on the last

committee meeting. Discussions revolved around the new adult

education classes that are being offered.

4c. GOOD NEWS

Terri Smith said that students were very excited to participate in

the recent Battle of the Bands hosted by the junior class. It was a

good fundraiser for the class.

Mark Humbert encouraged board members to attend the next

Four County School Boards Association general membership

meeting on January 30.

5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S

Dr. Starr reported on the New York State Association of School

UPDATE

Superintendent’s meeting that he attended in Albany. He

recanted the updates on the legislative process, state budget,

STAR tax relief, as well as proposed legislative changes to school

budget votes, charter schools, unfunded mandates and a change

to the length of board member terms of office.

5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.

Sam DeMuzio reported that preliminary figures from Senator

UPDATE

Nozzolio’s office proposes a favorable increase in state aid. He is

verifying these figures with the state aid unit in Albany. This

information will be provided to the public in the next newsletter.

Ray Wager has completed an audit of the district’s finances and

will present the information to the board at the February 14

meeting.

Mr. DeMuzio reported that the PERB hearing was cancelled and

the district was able to come to an out of court settlement with

the North Rose - Wolcott Service Employees’ Association.

6. MEETING MINUTES

Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 January 10, 2006.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Sandra Boerman moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

Cahoon, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith,

T. Smith voted yes.

January 24, 2006

Agenda item 7e6. Coaching Appointment was pulled from the

agenda to discuss in Executive Session.

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

#91

$11311.86

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 January 5, 6, 12, 2006, and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated January 3, 2006, and instruct

the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf

of the following individuals identified by student number:

9737

6092

6153

9179

8415

10499

10327

10208 5249

9110

7717

1479

9827

11476

7504

10452

10170

10990

7582

7824

8185 7288

10969

11066

11547

11339

10819

11129

11552

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.

7d. APPROVAL OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

POLICY 3112

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves policy #3112: Advertising Materials and

Announcements.

7e1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

LAURIE STEVENS

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act medical leave of absence for

the period of disability for Laurie Stevens, according to

accumulated sick time. The total leave is anticipated as being

from approximately February 28 – March 24, 2006.

7e2. PERMANENT APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SARAH DAVENPORT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the permanent appointment of Sarah Davenport as a

Cook-Manager, effective February 8, 2006.

7e3. APPT. .5FTE PHYS ED. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TEACHER: TIMOTHY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

STONE

approves the appointment of Timothy Stone as a .5FTE Physical

Education teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part

87 as follows:

Certification: Initial Physical Education

Control #:

622286051

Appointment Area: Physical Education

Start Date: January 27, 2006

Salary: Step 1A, $16,975 prorated to start date

January 24, 2006

7e4. APPT. LONG TERM

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

SUB: ANNE SMITH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Ann C. Smith as a long term

substitute teacher conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part

87 as follows:

Certification: Permanent N, K, 1-6

Appointment Area: Elementary

Start Date: February 28 – March 24, 2006, to serve at the

pleasure of the Board

Salary: Step 1A, $33,950, prorated to time worked

7e5. APPT. TEACHING ASST: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TAMI DUBEY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the three year probationary appointment of Tami Dubey

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, total annual salary of

$14,931, effective January 17, 2006.

7e7 CO-CURRICULAR APPT. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following co-curricular appointment for the 2005-

06 school year.

Name

Position

Salary

Step/Years

Kelley Shipley

Drama Advisor

$2,022

1 1

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Use of Facilities

The Advocate, January 2006

Spanish Class Newsletter

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one commented on the business of this board meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

Cahoon, 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 7:50pm for the specific purpose of

discussing coaching appointments.

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 at 8:08pm.

January 24, 2006

10 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 addition to the agenda of January 24, 2006.

10a. COACHING APPT.

David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the

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

Cahoon, 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 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

Salary

Step/Years

Julie Petrosino

JV Girls Softball

$1661

ADJOURNMENT

Robert Cahoon moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 8:09pm.

____________________________

Clerk, Board of Education

January 24, 2006