NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2006
7:00PM AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts (8:07pm), Nickoline Henner, Mark
Humbert, Jeffrey Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 30
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.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Edward Magin 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 April 11, 2006.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kari Durham posed questions to the Board of Education regarding a
purported change of schedules at the Elementary schools. She said that
she has seen no discussion in meeting minutes about eliminating
extension classrooms, yet teachers have indicated that the decision was
made after the visit by the Interim Superintendent, Lucinda Miner. She
voiced her concerns that the decision may have been made without
seeking input from all stakeholders, staff and parents. She feels that
there is a lack of communication by the Board on a very important
matter.
Clay Bishop spoke about the need for the Board of Education to make a
decision on the Golf Range Director position. He urged the board to
create and appoint someone to the position.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. CURRICULUM COUNCIL
Dr. Starr reported on the last Curriculum Council meeting. A district-
wide curriculum for Character education is coming to fruition. The
information will be presented to the board at the next meeting.
4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Ed Magin commented that Dr. Starr and Sam DeMuzio have provided a
good flow of information to the committee as they make decisions on
the next budget.
4c. NEGOTIATIONS
Mark Humbert reported that new Terms and Conditions of
Employment for Department Heads is on the agenda for ratification at
the meeting.
4d. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Board members were given the opportunity to register for the next
School Boards Association meeting.
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4e. GOOD NEWS
Jeff Lisanto commented on the High School play, Fiddler on the Roof.
He said the performances were outstanding, singling out Jared
Sherwin, whom he said was exceptional.
Ed Magin reported on the success of the North Rose - Wolcott
Community Dollars for Scholars Phone-A-Thom. Students raised over
$3200, which will be awarded at graduation in June.
Cliff Parton, President of the organization, reported that they would
soon be targeting Leavenworth Central graduates to solicit for pledges
and donations.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Dr. Starr started his update with a continuation of the report on
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the DFS Phone-A-Thon. He reported that at least seventeen additional
scholarship awards will be made at graduation because of the efforts of
students and the generosity of the community.
Dr. Starr also gave kudos to students, advisors and production staff for
the outstanding presentation of Fiddler on the Roof. He reported that
approximately 80 senior citizens enjoyed dinner prior to viewing the
dress rehearsal of the play.
Dr. Starr reported that he would be calling on Board Members to
accompany him to community budget presentations.
5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio reported that he has been working with Karen
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Bastedo, District Treasurer, to consolidate certain bank accounts in
order to take advantage of higher interest rates.
He announced that he was pleased to be able to recommend an Account
Clerk candidate for appointment. Carol Stevens has been in the
position for 32 years and takes a wealth of experience with her when
she retires.
Mr. DeMuzio started the budget discussion by refreshing the board on
the development process. At the last budget committee meeting he and
Dr. Starr were charged to lower the budget from a 5 percent increase to
2.95 or less. They worked diligently with building principals to achieve
this goal.
Proposed expenditures and revenue sources were reviewed. Mr.
DeMuzio stated that the figures presented were a good estimate of state
aid. There is uncertainty in the Governor’s ability to veto certain budget
items. He reminded the board that if they increased the budget that
both the revenue and spending sides of the budget must change equally.
If spending is increased then revenues must be increased and that
revenue would come from an increase to the proposed tax levy.
Additionally, federal grant funds are driven by a variety of conditions in
the district: free and reduced lunch, enrollment numbers and the
number of classified students.
The budget committee met again on the morning prior to this meeting
to discuss the schedule change recommendations made by Cindy Miner,
the appointed Interim Superintendent.
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Dr. Starr recommended that no changes be made to the proposed
budget. The discussion to change the elementary teaching schedules
needs to involve all stakeholders in meaningful, productive discussions.
He emphasized the importance of a deliberate process so that good
decisions are the result. This recommendation impacts the budget and
the district cannot assume that more state aid will be received.
Mark Humbert stated that there is a need to increase test scores. The
board is looking at many ways to accomplish this, including charging
the Interim Superintendent with reviewing elementary building
schedules.
Teachers commented that their impression of the situation was that the
changes were forthcoming and the board had taken the
recommendations from someone who does not work for the district.
Dr. Starr offered to meet with administrators to develop some
groundwork for future discussions on schedule changes. He will bring
the resulting information to the board at a future t meeting.
Jeff Lisanto told teachers of the importance of improving test scores
and making changes for the right reasons. Any changes to the schedule
might happen in September, or might not happen until January or a
year from now.
5c. ADOPTION OF
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
2006-07 BUDGET
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 School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the proposed 2006-07 Budget in the amount of $23,674,525.
5d. CONTRACT RATIFICATION David Smith moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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 School and pursuant to Education Law, hereby
ratifies and approves the terms of the Agreement between the
Superintendent of Schools of the North Rose - Wolcott Central School
District and the North Rose – Wolcott Department Heads for the period
covering July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. The total salary increase
is 4.5% for 2006-07; 3.75% for 2007-08 and 3.5% for 2008-09. BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the
necessary funds for this agreement. The full terms and conditions of
employment are on file with the District Clerk.
5E. RESIGNATION OF
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following
ASST. PRINCIPAL
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M.
POSITIONS
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T.
Smith voted yes.
ANGELA KIRKEY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Angela Kirkey as an Assistant Principal, effective July
1, 2006.
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Edward Magin 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.
NEIL THOMPSON
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Neil Thompson as an Assistant Principal, effective
July 1, 2006.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts moved and Robert Cahoon 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 Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motions. 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 109
$48379.73
Warrant 111
657110.77
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 March 16, 23, 29, 2006 and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
10214 9746
9756
9983
10979
11578
9588
7531
8460
7578
8328
10606
10872
10307
10600
10639
11040 10220
10442
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. PROPOSITION
PROPOSITION NO. 2– SCHOOL BUS RESERVE
LANGUAGE FOR
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the North Rose - Wolcott
MAY 16, 2006 VOTE
Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a reserve fund
pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law to be known as the
School Bus Capital Reserve Fund, for the purpose of financing, in whole
or in part, the purchase of school buses as approved from time to time
by the voters of the District. The ultimate amount of such reserve fund
shall not exceed $1,000,000. The probable term of such reserve fund
shall be five years, but such reserve fund shall continue in existence for
its stated purpose until liquidated in accordance with the Education
Law. The source from which funds shall be obtained for such reserve
fund will be: (a) the liquidation and transfer of the entire balance in the
District’s existing School Bus Capital Reserve Fund at the time of the
establishment of the School Bus Capital Reserve Fund; (b) State
transportation aid received on account of purchases of the type that
may be financed through such reserve fund; (c) unappropriated fund
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balances from the General Fund in any fiscal year as designated by the
Board of Education; (d) budgetary appropriations as approved by the
voters; and (e) any other source approved by the voters.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 - SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District be authorized to expend a maximum estimated
sum, being the total of the maximum estimated costs of $398,000, or
so much as may be necessary for the purchase of six (6) school buses
from the School Bus Capital Reserve Fund in the 2006-07 school year
or, in the alternative, to finance all or part of such estimated aggregate
amount through the issuance of bonds or notes of the School District in
accordance with the local finance law and to levy a tax in installments to
repay the principal and interest of such bonds or notes.
PROPOSITION NO. 4 – WOLCOTT CIVIC FREE AND ROSE FREE
LIBRARY BUDGET
Shall the annual tax levied by the North Rose - Wolcott Central School
District for the operating budgets of the Wolcott Civic Free Library and
the Rose Free Library be increased by thirteen thousand dollars
($13,000) to the total sum of forty-six thousand dollars ($46,000)
annually to be allocated in the amounts of thirty thousand dollars
($30,000) to the Wolcott Civic Free Library and sixteen thousand
dollars ($16,000) annually to the Rose Free Library?
7e. APPROVAL OF HIGH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SCHOOL BUSINESS COURSE the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves Sports and Entertainment Marketing, starting in the 2006-07
school year, pending enrollment.
7f. CREATION OF CLEANER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
POSITIONS
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the creation of three 1.0FTE cleaner positions effective April
12, 2006.
7g1. LTR. OF RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
NANCY MONELL
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the letter of resignation from Nancy Monell as a Special Education
teacher, effective march 31, 2006.
7g2. APPT. ACCOUNT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
CLERK: STEPHANIE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MUNSON
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Stephanie Munson
as an Account Clerk, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 7.5
hr/s day, $15.90/hr., for a total annual salary of up to $31,005, prorated
up to $5247, effective May 1, 2006. Terms and Conditions of
employment are on file with the District Clerk.
7g3. APPT. FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HELPER: SANDRA BEACH
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Sandra Beach as a
Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 3.5
hrs/day, $7.21/hr, for a total annual salary of up to $4618 prorated up
to $1136, effective April 12, 2006.
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7g4. APPT. LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TEACHER: NANCY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
ANDERSON
approves the appointment of Nancy Anderson as a long term substitute
special education teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
Certification: Permanent Special Education
Appointment Area: Special Education
Start Date: April 3 – June 30, 2006, to serve at the pleasure of the
board.
Salary: Step 1A, $33,950, prorated to start date
7g5. APPT. TEACHING ASST.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ON SPL. ASSIGNMENT
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
BRENDA MITCHELL
approves the appointment of Brenda Mitchell as a Teaching Assistant
on Special Assignment, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
Certification: Initial Elementary Education
Appointment Area: Elementary Education
Start Date: May 15 – June 30, 2006, to serve at the pleasure of the
board.
Salary: Step 1A, $33,950, prorated to start date
7g6. PERMANENT APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SHANNON CAHOON
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the permanent appointment of Shannon Cahoon as a School
Monitor, effective April 12, 2006.
JO JEAN CONROW
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 Jo Jean Conrow as a School
Monitor, effective April 12, 2006.
SHARON ROBERTS
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 Sharon Roberts as a School
Nurse, effective April 26, 2006.
SHANNON CAHOON
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 Shannon Cahoon as a School
Monitor, effective April 26, 2006.
7g7. APPT. VOLUNTEERS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals as volunteers for the golf range field
work for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 school year:
Larry Galek
Jerry Williams
Chuck Dudas
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Agreement between FLCC & WFL BOCES, Memo , Letter from BOCES
Board Candidate, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School April
Newsletter, North Rose Elementary School April Newsletter
Spanish Class Newsletter, The Advocate, April 2006
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9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Various teachers told the board again of their concerns about changes
to the schedules in the primary school and the impact to their
classrooms. They asked the board to listen to them and to consider the
strides they have made in working with students. They feel that the test
scores have steadily improved and are positive about the work they
have been doing.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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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