NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin,
David Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 18
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Terri
Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 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. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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 February 14, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. STUDENT COUNCIL
Hillary Miller provided the board with an update of the activities
scheduled in the High School in the days and weeks to come.
4b. BUDGET UPDATE
Ed Magin gave a brief report of the last budget committee
meeting.
4c. NEGOTIATIONS
Mark Humbert reported that negotiations with the
Administrators’ Association have begun.
4d. POLICY UPDATE
Dave Smith reported that a number of policies would be
presented as a first reading on the next agenda.
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
None
4f. OTHER:
Tammy Anderson reported on the last Curriculum Council
meeting. The committee is seeking student and community input
to help define the K-12 character education curriculum.
5a. 2004-05 FINANCIAL
Mr. Raymond Wager, CPA, presented the Financial Statement for
STATEMENT DISCUSSION the 2004-05 school year. He explained that the district is in good
financial shape. Prudent planning and sensible funding of
reserve accounts should continue as has been done in the past.
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5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Dr. Starr answered board member questions about building
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supervision during sports events. He reported that he and Frank
Sobierajski, Computer Coordinator, has interviewed candidates
for the Technology Teaching Assistant position and a
recommendation to appoint the individual would be on the
February 28 agenda.
Two college courses, English 101 and a computer course, will be
offered at the High School starting in March. FLCC has agreed to
offer these 3 credit hour courses to the public at a substantially
discounted rate. This information will be published in local
papers in the next week.
5c. BUSINESS
Mr. DeMuzio discussed the fund balance as presented in the
ADMINISTRATOR’S
2004-05 financial statement. In the past the board has been
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willing to fund reserves so that the district is capable of paying for
various financial responsibilities such as retiree health insurance,
tax certiorari, and unemployment funds, property and liability
insurance and other liabilities.
He discussed the need to concentrate on funding the Building
Capital Reserve to the allowable limit. These funds are used in
conjunction with voter approval to perform needed repairs and
renovations in various school buildings. In May 2001 voters
approved a resolution to put up to $4.5 million in this reserve to
pay for future projects. There will be a resolution on the February
28 agenda authorizing the transfer of approximately $1.9 million
into this fund.
5d. DISCUSSION OF
Sam DeMuzio provided the board and guests with an overview of
2006-07 BUDGET
the expenses that make up the non-instructional portion of the
budget. These items include Board of Education expenses,
Central Administration, legal and personnel services, operation
and maintenance of plant (including utility costs) and data
processing. Additional special items include insurance, dues,
judgments and claims, refund of property taxes and BOCES
administrative costs. Other areas that impact this budget are
transportation costs (including fuel costs), community swim
program, census program, employee retirement costs, social
security, health case and principal and interest payments
associated with debt service. He is investigating ways to lower
these costs over the course of the next year.
Mr. DeMuzio presented a spreadsheet that documents a proposed
5.3% increase in the non-instructional budget. He will present
and discuss the instructional budget at the February 28 meeting.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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 Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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 92
$120075.45
Warrant 94
$107353.99
Warrant 95
$509864.42
Warrant 99
$29832.03
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 19, 26,30, 2006, February 2, 3, 2006,
and instruct the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
identified by student number:
10498
9874
11521
9086
10301
9780
10137
10592
10403
11275
11273
11303
9465
5248
6970
7114
8032
7549
1569
6156
7776
6888
6939
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. 2004-05 BASIC
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the Basic Financial Statements and Management Letter
for the year ending June 30, 2005.
7e. SCHOOL TAX REFUND Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a school tax refund to Mark & Lavaughn Rynearson, ID
#54228907511600973376 in the amount of $603.78.
7f. CREATION OF ASST.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TRACK COACH POSITION
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Superintendent to execute a Memorandum of
Agreement with the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers' Association
for the creation of an Assistant Track Coach position for the
2005-06 school year, and sets the pay rate for the position on the
Coaches’ Salary Schedule at the Level C/10 weeks. The position
will be reevaluated for the 2006-07 school year.
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7g. APPROVAL OF EXTRA
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
ACCOUNTS:
approves the establishment of an activity account for the Choir
CHOIR CLUB
Club at the High School. Be it further resolved that Christine
Stevens be approved as club advisor. No additional stipend will
be paid for these added responsibilities.
GOOD NEWS CLUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the establishment of an activity account for the Good
News Club at the Middle School. Be it further resolved that
Charles Gordinier be approved as club advisor. No additional
stipend will be paid for these added responsibilities.
YEARBOOK CLUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the establishment of an activity account for the
Yearbook Club at North Rose Elementary School. Be it further
resolved that Christine Zegers be approved as club advisor. No
additional stipend will be paid for these added responsibilities.
LIBRARY CLUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the establishment of an activity account for the Library
Club at North Rose Elementary School. Be it further resolved
that Angelic Durham be approved as club advisor. No additional
stipend will be paid for these added responsibilities.
7h1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ERIN JACOBS
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity/child rearing
leave of absence for the period of disability for Erin Jacobs,
according to accumulated sick time and continuing with an
unpaid leave of absence. The total leave is anticipated as being
from approximately May 1 through June 30, 2006.
7h2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MAUREEN SWEENEY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act leave of absence for the
period of disability for Maureen Sweeney, according to
accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of
absence, if necessary. The total leave is anticipated as being from
approximately February 27 through June 30, 2006.
7h3. PERMANENT APPT:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ROSAMARIE WRIGHT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Rosamarie Wright as a
Food Service Helper, effective February 22, 2006.
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7h4. CO-CURRICULAR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
APPTS.
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following co-curricular appointments for the 2005-
06 school year.
Name
Position
Salary
Step/Years
Kelley Shipley
Set Designer
$299
1
3
Beverly Santillo
Costumer
$299
1
1
Gail Nau
Costume Designer
$299
1
1
Christine Stevens
Accompanist
$579
1
2
Amanda Leffler
Stage Manager
$189
1
1
Mike Witkiewitz
Sound Coordinator
Volunteer
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
North Rose Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes, Advantage
After School Enrichment Program Memo, Learning & Leading
with Technology article from December/January 2005-06,
BOCES Board member nomination information, NRE Mini News
FHE Newsletter, Workforce New York Newsletter, Scholastic
Competition Winners, RSA Newsletter, Use of Facilities
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Jared Sherwin invited everyone to attend the High School
musical, Fiddler on the Roof, on April 7 and 8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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 8:00pm for the specific purpose of
discussing an employee evaluation, to discuss negotiations with
the North Rose - Wolcott Administrators’ Association and to
discuss the interview process of the Interim Superintendent.
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 9:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. 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 9:00pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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