NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2006
7:00PM
CAFETERIA OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert,
Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith
San DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 25 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and led the
pledge of allegiance. Mr. Humbert announced that the schedule of
discussions as listed on the agenda would be changing order.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts 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.
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 28, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Rachel Fisher spoke to the board about High School courses offerings
for French. She is interested in taking French 4 but has not received an
indication of whether it will be offered. Dr. Starr responded that Mr.
Rotenberg and Guidance Counselors are reviewing class sizes and
teaching schedules to determine offerings for the 2006-07 school year.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Joseph Marinelli, Superintendent of Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
spoke to the board of the services provided to all component districts.
He outlined programs and opportunities available to students for
technical, career and continuing education as well as special and
alternative education. He spoke of high student achievement results
and graduation rates. Highlighted were the staff development and
instructional technology workshops for component district staff and
employees.
He introduced Justin Budnik, a North Rose - Wolcott senior student
who has attends BOCES in the New Visions Medical program. Justin
was awarded a 4-year scholarship at the University of Rochester for his
outstanding performance in the program.
Marissa Santillo, Student Council Representative reported on events
scheduled to take place at the High School.
5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Elena LaPlaca, District Clerk, provided the board with a synopsis of a
UPDATE
meeting she attended and discussed changes to the New York State
election law and how it would affect budget votes and board member
elections.
Dr. Starr reported that a Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon was taking
place this evening. The purpose of the fund drive is to raise scholarship
funds that will be awarded at graduation in June 2006.
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Cougar News has resumed broadcasts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
starting at 8:45am.
Tina Goodman, Technology Teaching Assistant, has been instrumental
in getting Channel 6 up and running. Dr. Starr introduced Ms.
Goodman to the board.
On May 9
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High School seniors will travel to Red Creek High School to
take part in a DWI simulation. School Resource Officer, Ben Kauder
scheduled this event as preparation for prom and graduation season.
Dr. Starr gave special thanks to Dave Conners for his volunteer work in
the Middle School. He worked with Bill Bona to connect speakers for
many of the plasma screens throughout the building.
Dr. Starr reported that there are conflicting reports about an on-time
budget from Albany. He also reported that in a phone conversation
with Senator Nozzolio’s office shortly before the meeting that the
legislators and Governor were in total agreement with the education
funding portion of the budget.
Dr. Starr congratulated and praised students and staff for the fine
performance of Huck Finn which recently took place at the Middle
School.
5d. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio led a discussion of projected 2006-07 budget and
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provided board members with anticipated expenses and revenues.
There was general discussion of various positions and programs and
how the district will support them in this budget. The district received
considerable funds from various grant initiatives and relies heavily on
these grant funds to support positions and programs that would
otherwise have to come from the general fund.
Mr. DeMuzio encouraged board members to review the information he
provided and to call or email him or Dr. Starr with questions and
concerns.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith 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.
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 specific purpose of
discussing Tenure recommendations.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:15pm.
5a. TENURE APPT.
Edward Magin moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
ANGELA KIRKEY
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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,
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approves the appointment of Angela Kirkey to tenure in the
Administrative area of Coordinator of Pupil Services, effective July 1,
2006.
5b. TENURE APPT.
Robert Cahoon moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
NEIL THOMPSON
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.
Mark Humbert modified the resolution before the vote was called.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Neil Thompson to tenure in the
Administrative area of Principal, effective July 1, 2006.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Robert Cahoon moved and David Smith 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.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts 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.
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 106
$214641.50
Warrant 108
$53833.22
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CSE & CPSE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated March 2, 9, 2005, and the Committee on PreSchool
Special Education dated February 7, 2006, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
10596
10762
10445
10869
11553
10980
9996
11304
6777
11307
7052
6157
7255
6971
10623
11495
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. TREASURER’S REPORT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Treasurer’s Report for June 2005.
7e. EXTRACLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ACTIVITY REPORT
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Extraclassroom Activity Reports dated July 1, 2004 –
June 30, 2005.
7f. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Single Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2005.
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7g. EXTRACLASSROOM FUND Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
AUDIT REPORT
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law approves
the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report for the year ending
June 30, 2005
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7h. CREATION OF WORKERS’ Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
COMP RESERVE FUND
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the creation of a Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund. Be
it further resolved that the Board of Education approves the transfer of
$475,000 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2004-05 school
year to this account effective March 29, 2006.
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the transfer of $1,500,000 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2004-05 school year for the to the Capital Reserve Fund,
effective March 29, 2006.
7i. 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 Douglas Fuller, tax ID# 542289 75116
00 432641 in the amount of $1378.85.
7j. DONATION TO DISTRICT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the donation of $75.00 from Heidi and Ora Rothfuss to be used
specifically for the purchase of t-shirts for the Inventive Minds program
at North Rose Elementary School.
7k. SHARED DECISION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
MAKING BIENNIAL REVIEW the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
FOR 2006
the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District Amended Plan for
Shared Decision Making, as of March 28, 2006.
7l1. APPT. LT SUB MATH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TEACHER: BRENNA
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
FINNEGAN
approves the appointment of Brenna Finnegan as a long term substitute
Math teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Initial Mathematics 7-12 Control #: 654890061
Appointment Area: Mathematics
Start Date: March 29, 2006 – June 30, 2006 to serve at the pleasure of
the board
Salary: Step 1A, $34,980, which includes Masters, prorated to start date
7l2, APPT. LT SUB ELEM.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TEACHER: GAIL WHEELER
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Gail Wheeler as a long term substitute
elementary teacher , conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Permanent Elementary
Appointment Area: Elementary
Start Date: May 8 – June 16, 2006, to serve at the pleasure of the board.
Salary: Step 1A, $33,950, prorated to start date
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7l3. TERMINATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
EMPLOYMENT: ROBIN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approve
SLYTER
the termination of the employment of Robin Slyter as a School Monitor
on probationary status, effective March 10, 2006.
7l4. LTR. OF RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
WENDI BARNES
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Wendi Barnes as a Food Service Helper, effective
April 1, 2006.
7l5. PERMANENT APPT:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RACHEL LANG
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Rachel Lang as an
Occupational Therapy Assistant, effective March 27, 2006.
7l6. COACHING APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the coaching appointments 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/Year
Jerry DeCausemaker
Boys Mod Track
$2415
3 7
Mike Virts
Asst. Varsity Track Coach
$1661
1 1
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Board of Education Correspondence, Florentine Hendrick Elementary
School SDM Meeting Minutes, Use of Facilities, High School Spanish
Club Newsletter, Four County SBA Facts & Figures Booklet
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Neil Thompson reminded the group that the Band Solofest was
scheduled or the weekend at Canandaigua Academy. He also
mentioned that the North Rose Elementary School Spring concert is
scheduled for April 5 at 7pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Cahoon 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.
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 9:30pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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