NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2006 7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman (7:02pm), Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts,
Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 25
guests.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith
voted yes.
PUBLIC ACCESS
School Bus Driver, Ellie VanWaes, spoke to the board about the
danger to students and staff on Friday, February 17 when we
experienced severe winds. She felt that the school should have
been closed.
4a. GOOD NEWS
Jeff Lisanto announced that there was a High School concert
scheduled for Thursday night.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT
Nickoline Henner moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
TO RETIRE: THOMAS
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
MUNDWILER
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,
accepts with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation
for the purpose of retirement from Thomas Mundwiler, effective
March 31, 2006.
5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Dr. Starr voiced his admiration for the entire transportation
UPDATE
department for the safe turn around of students on Friday,
February 17. School closed at approximately 8:45am when it was
learned that power to the buildings would be out indefinitely.
NYSCOSS and NYSSBA are collaborating to promote changes to
the Governor’s budget proposal.
Dr. Starr reminded the board that the budget discussion tonight
is intended as an overview to help understand what the Budget
Committee is working with. It is intended to generate questions
as the budget building process continues. Please call Sam
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Demuzio or Dr. Starr before the next meeting so that research can
be done to have fully developed answers for any questions.
Dr. Starr reported that a meeting with the coordinators of the
Reading 1
st
initiative provided direction to adjust instruction
where needed. This will become evident during the presentation
of mid-year student assessments.
Safe Schools/Healthy Schools Grant coordinators will meet to
review survey data and develop strategies to be addressed in the
grant proposal.
Dr. Starr provided the board with an extensive overview of
student achievement on state assessments. He provided a
comparison of scores from 2004-05 and 2005-06 for grades K –
12. He charted good progress in student achievement for many
subject areas. He also highlighted that the Regents scores meet
or exceed the Board Goals. And, he pointed out where curriculum
and instruction adjustments will occur in order to achieve
continuous improvements.
5c. BUSINESS
Sam DeMuzio provided the board with an outline of the
EXECUTIVE UPDATE AND components that make up the instructional budget. These
DISCUSSION OF 2006-07
include curriculum development, supervision, staff development,
BUDGET
teaching –regular education, special education and summer
school instruction, occupational education, libraries and audio
visual equipment, computer assisted instruction, guidance, health
services, psychological services, co-curricular activities, and
interscholastic sports.
He provided the board with a list of staffing recommendations for
the 2006-07 school year based on recommendations from
Administrators and Department Heads during meetings with the
Budget committee.
Mr. DeMuzio stated that budget development includes all grant
funds that are used to pay teachers as well as fund professional
develop training and curriculum development. Some of these
funds will not be received by the district in the next school year.
The Budget Committee has recommended that these positions
and expenditures not be removed from the budget process.
Additionally, expenditures for Special Education students
fluctuate from budget to budget, depending on the number of
students served. This portion of the budget must be fluid to
accommodate students who move into the district who might
require services.
He asked Board Members to digest the information he presented
and to call or email him or Dr. Starr with any questions prior to
the next meeting on March 14.
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MEETING MINUTES
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Edward Magin 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 February 14, 2006.
CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts 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.
Prior to the vote, Sam DeMuzio provided answers to questions
raised about the transfer of funds – agenda item 7d. He
explained the true purpose and reason of the fund balance. The
money should not be used to support the 2006-07 budget as it
would mean that the district would have to realize that much fund
balance again when developing subsequent years budgets. He
strongly recommends that the district put the funds in the Capital
Project Reserve Fund. This money can accumulate in the fund
and be used to pay for building repairs. The balance would
enable the district to do needed repairs to school buildings and
systems without an impact on taxes.
Dr. DeMuzio also reported that some of the $1,975,000 funds
that he recommends be put in the Capital Project Reserve might
be able to be put into a Workers’ Compensation Fund. He will
discuss this possibility with Ray Wager, the district’s financial
auditor, and bring some recommendations back for
consideration.
Based on the above discussion, Agenda items 7d. Transfer of
Funds, was tabled for future discussion.
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:
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$95925.60
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon
CSE & CPSE
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant
to Education Law, approves the recommendations from the
Committee on Special Education dated February 9, 16, 2006, and
instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations
on behalf of the following individuals identified by student
number:
7537
11563
7541
8421
10001 10662
9866
8138 8473
11561
9082
9083
11464 10333
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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.
7e1. APPT. SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
COUNSELOR: KATHERYN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MOORE
approves the appointment of Katheryn J. Moore as a long term
substitute Guidance Counselor, conditional upon a criminal
history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
§80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: School Counselor
Control #: 212345031
Appointment Area: School Counselor
Start Date: March 3 through June 30, 2006
Salary: Step 1A, $37,345, which includes differential, prorated to
$14,565
7e2. APPT. PSYCHOLOGIST Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
INTERN: SHAUNA
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
BUCKMAN
approves the appointment of Shauna Buckman as a Psychologist
Intern, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87,
total salary of $15,000, effective September 5, 2006 – June 30,
2007. Memorandum of Understanding is on file with the District
Clerk.
7e3. APPT. TEACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ASST: TINA GOODMAN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 2 year probationary appointment of Tina Goodman
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, $9.18/hr. for a total annual salary of
$11,888, prorated to $4884, effective March 1, 2006.
7e4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
RACHEL LANG
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 Rachel Lang, according to accumulated
sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of absence, if
necessary. The tota
l leave is anticipated as being from February 20 -
March 3, 2006.
7e5. PERMANENT APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
WENDI BARNES
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Wendi Barnes as a Food
Service Helper effective March 8, 2006.
YVONNE INGERSOL
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 permanent appointment of Yvonne Ingersoll as a
Food Service Helper effective March 8, 2006.
JOLENE MANLEY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and
pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Jolene Manley as a School
Monitor effective March 8, 2006.
KELLY KNAPP
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Kelly Knapp as a
Clerk/Typist effective March 15, 2006.
KEN ZIRBEL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Ken Zirbel as a Bus
Driver effective March 8, 2006.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
FHE Shared Decision Meeting Minutes
MS Shared Decision Meeting Minutes
Statement on Litigation
NYSCOSS Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Budget
The Advocate,
February 2006
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one commented on any agenda items or discussions that took
place during the meeting.
10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 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 additions to the agenda of February 28, 2006.
10b. LTR. OF RESIGNATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
MARY SWARTHOUT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the resignation from Mary Swarthout as a Teacher Aide,
effective March 10, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Robert Cahoon 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 8:45pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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