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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 14, 2006
7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (7:30pm),
Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward
Magin, Terri Smith
ABSENT/EXCUSED
David Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 25
guests.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 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, 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 March 14, 2006.
Mark Humbert welcomed a Boy Scout troop attending the
meeting as part of the requirements for earning a
Communications badge.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one spoke to the Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. STUDENT COUNCIL
Marissa Santillo reported that the High School play, Fiddler on
the Roof, will take place April 8 and 9. There will be a Bowl-A-
Thon on April 10 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Jeff Lisanto reported that the Transportation Supervisor, Jerry
Williams, met with the committee to present different busing
scenarios all designed to lessen the time students ride the bus.
He also reported that the committee was able to review state aid
figures that are closer to what the district might expect. The
figures originally published and provided to the district were
inflated.
4c. POLICY COMMITTEE
No report was given.
4d. CURRICULUM COUNCIL Terry Smith reported on the last committee meeting.
Committee members are working hard to establish a Character
Education curriculum. It is a difficult task to formulate an
education plan and to make it effective K-12.
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4e. NEGOTIATIONS
Ed Magin reported that the committee had met with the North
Rose - Wolcott Administrators’ Association for informal
discussions. The remainder of the report would be given in
Executive Session.
4f. OTHER
Bill Rotenberg announced that High School senior, Tom Muto,
has had ceramic work accepted at the National Art Show. He has
also been working to establish a new scholarship, offered by Mark
Fernandez of Fernandez Auto Mall. It will recognize seniors who
have work experience as part of the awards criteria.
Ed Magin reported that North Rose - Wolcott Community Dollars
For Scholars will be conducting a Phone-A-Thon on March 28
and 30. Funds raised through this effort will be awarded this
year.
5a. NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Angela Ferlito and John Socha presented the objectives of a
COURSE DISCUSSION
proposed new business elective, Sports and Entertainment
Marketing. They discussed fact that 21% of high school students
continue on to college for business courses, and the need to better
prepare students for college. They distributed a proposed course
outline and feel that it is an excellent addition to a well received
curriculum.
Angela Ferlito told the board of the FLBA Club’s attendance at
regional competition in February. The top three students in each
category are given the opportunity to represent the region in state
competition. Three students qualified for this competition. Two
students were also selected, one as a voting delegate and one as
student ambassador for our district. She presented certificates to
the following students: Tyler Stewart: 1
st
place in Basic Decision
Making; Sarah Burgess, 3
rd
place in the Job Interview category;
Julie Lisanto, 3
rd
place in Accounting; Rachel Wheeler was
selected to be the Voting Delegate; and, Paul Wheeler was
selected as student ambassador.
All students received a round of applause and best wishes for
success at State Competition.
5b. CURRICULUM
Tammy Anderson, Director of Educational Serviced Intern, led
INITIATIVES
the board in a discussion of curriculum, instruction and
professional development. The focus of the presentation was to
chart the progress the district has made towards attaining long
range goals. She discussed on-going efforts to align K-12
curriculum with NYS Standards to ensure the solid progression of
instruction. She discussed the horizontal alignment of
curriculum within grade levels. As an example, all third grade
classrooms are using the same instructional materials at the same
time.
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She explained that coordinating the curriculum provides clarity in
how the instruction flows from grades K – 12. It provides clear
expectations for teaching and learning; provides greater
opportunity for collaborative teaching/learning; and, provides
solid ground for student achieving.
Mrs. Anderson told the board of the steps being taken to
coordinate curriculum through the use of data and the ongoing
efforts to provide faculty with training to use the data to develop
and align curriculum. The use of data provides teachers with
solid foundation for the consistent delivery of instruction and
learning.
5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Dr. Starr announced that the district was scheduled for a
UPDATE
Medicaid Audit beginning in May. He shared with the board that
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grade teacher, Deborah Benson, and High School Social
Studies teacher, R. L. Murray, were both presenters at the
Teaching American History Grant state conference.
A new round of Adult Education classes will be offered starting
the week of April 24. Courses being offered will include Art
appreciation, Organic Gardening, Intro to Spanish, Boating
Safety, Selling on eBay, Calligraphy, Mix Media Art Class, Basic
Computers, Dog Training, Creative Writing and Making Bath
Oils. Penny Gilbert, Adult Ed Coordinator, is seeking someone to
teach a seminar on local history. She will also be recruiting more
teachers through ads in The Shopper.
Invitations have been sent to senior citizens, inviting them to
dinner and a show on April 6, 2006 during dress rehearsal for
Fiddler on the Roof
. Information has also been published in the
school newsletter and also in The Shopper.
The Assembly and Senate are expected to announce their
respective budgets next week. It seems certain that they will seek
restoration of funding for BOCES and Private Excess Cost
proposed to be cut by the Governor’s budget.
Dr. Starr announced that he would discuss two administrative
tenure recommendations in Executive Session. Principals are
scheduled to present their recommendations in Executive Session
at the April 26 and May 11 meetings. The board is expected to
vote on the recommendations at the May 23 meeting.
Dr. Starr conducted a presentation of information that the district
will be using to apply for a Safe Schools/Healthy Schools Grant.
The district will apply for this federal grant in conjunction with
Sodus and Newark School Districts. The information, gathered
anonymously from students in grades 6 – 12, focused on students’
perceptions and experiences with the use of drugs, alcohol,
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cigarettes and sexual activity. It also focused on peer pressure,
bullying, suicide, parental/adult support, and community
support. The focus of the grant will be to use funds to provide
additional support through community organizations and
churches to change negative perceptions and actions and
reinforce self esteem and positive behaviors.
He announced that he would be presenting the statistics to the
community through the Council of Churches at a date to be
announced. Dr. Starr also said that the funding for this grant had
not been released but the work would continue and the district
will apply as soon as funding was available.
5d. BUSINESS
San DeMuzio provided the board with a worksheet comparing
ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE
data on electricity costs for the last 16 years.
He reported that he and Treasurer, Karen Bastedo, attended a
meeting on projected State Aid. He is confident that the
preliminary State Aid projections have been corrected and that
the district will get a small increase.
Mr. DeMuzio continued a discussion from the February 14
meeting with regards to fund balance and reserve funds. In
conversations he has with Ray Wager, the district’s auditor, he
was able to confirm that the district can create a Workers’
Compensation reserve fund. Transferring a portion of the fund
balance to this reserve will remove the expense obligation from
the General Fund. Mr. Wager remained steadfast in his
recommendation to move the largest portion of the fund balance
to the Building Capital Reserve Fund to offset future expenditures
on school building maintenance. Resolutions for the transfer of
money to both reserve funds will be on the next agenda.
5e. GENERAL DISCUSSION He asked board members to contact him with any questions on
2006-07 BUDGET
the proposed 2006-07 budget. A full discussion of the proposed
budget will take place at the March 28 meeting. It will be held in
the large cafeteria in the High School.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Robert Cahoon moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, 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 28, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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, T. Smith
voted yes.
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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 102
$$422272.34
Warrant 103
$30704.47
Warrant 105
$90524.47
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OF CSE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated February 9, 2006, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number: 8340
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 POLICIES Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following policies:
1330-Appointments & Designations by the Board of Education (r)
5571 – Audit committee (new)
5672 – Information Security Breach & Notification (new)
7260 – Designation of Person in Parental Relation (new)
7313 – Suspension of Students (revised)
7e. APPROVAL OF 2006-07 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 2006-07 Academic School Calendar.
7f. OVERNIGHT FIELD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TRIP TO NEWFOUND
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
HARBOR MARINE INST.
approves the High School Science E trip to Newfound Harbor
Marine Institute, Big Pine Key, FL, from April 16-19, 2006 at no
cost to the district. Margaret Cook will chaperone the group.
7g. OVERNIGHT FIELD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TRIP TO FBLA STATE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
LEADERSHIP COMP.
approves the field trip for 4 students to attend the FBLA State
Leadership Completion in Ellenville, NY from April 3 – 5, 2006.
Angela Ferlito will chaperone the trip. All expenses are paid
through student fundraising. Be it further resolved that the
district will provide transportation to the event.
7h. ADJUSTMENT TO TAX
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
WARRANT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a school tax refund to Timothy J. Shattuck, ID #542289
77711400262124 in the amount of $463.10.
7g1, LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
SHANNAN SICIENSKI
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act maternity/child rearing
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leave of absence for the period of disability for Shannon Sicienski,
according to accumulated sick time and continuing with an
unpaid leave of absence. The total maternity disability leave is
anticipated as being from approximately April 14 – June 5, 2006
and continuing with unpaid child rearing leave from June 6, 2006
– June 30, 2007.
7g2. PERMANENT APPT.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
KENT SPARNON
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appoint of Kent Sparnon as a Bus Driver,
effective March 27, 2006.
7g3. 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 individuals to fill coaching positions,
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
Gary Lockwood
Girls Softball
Volunteer Coach
Rob Yarrow
Girls Softball
Volunteer Coach
John Budinock
Girls Softball
Volunteer Coach
John LaValley
Golf
Volunteer Coach
Mike Virts
Modified Track & Field
Volunteer Coach
7g4. CO-CURRICULAR APPTS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant
to Education Law, approves the following individual to fill a co-
curricular position for the 2005-06 school year:
Name
Position
Salary
Step/Years
Kelley Shipley
Set Construction
$299
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
FHE March Newsletter, NRE Mini News, HS Spanish Class
Newsletter, Use of Facilities
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Neil Thompson reminded board members that there was a spring
concert scheduled for April 5 at North Rose Elementary School.
10aADDITIONS TO AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, 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 March 14, 2006.
10b. APPT. INTERIM
Edward Magin moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
SUPERINTENDENT:
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
LUCINDA MINER
Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, 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 appointment of Lucinda Miner as Interim
Superintendent, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, at
an annual salary of $112,000, effective July 1, 2006 – June 30,
2007. The terms and conditions of employment are on file with
the District Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto 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, 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 9:05pm for the purpose of
discussing Negotiations with the North Rose - Wolcott
Administrators’ Association, Tenure Recommendations, and to
discuss a Grievance with the North Rose - Wolcott Service
Employees’ Association.
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 10:40pm
11a ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Robert Cahoon 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, 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 March 14, 2006.
11b. NRWSEA GRIEVANCE Melinda DeBadts moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the
DETERMINATION
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, T. Smith voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
respectfully denies the Grievance presented by the North Rose -
Wolcott Service Employees’ Association as documented in a letter
to the President of the Association and signed by the Board
President.
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ADJOURNMENT
Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R.
Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.
Magin, 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 10:50pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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