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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 23, 2006
7:00PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert, Jeffrey
Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr and approximately 20
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mark Humbert called the meeting to order at 7:07pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Melinda DeBadts moved and Edward Magin seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 May 23, 2006.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Paul Statsky asked questions to clarify his understanding of
recommendations and resolutions on the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS
High School Acting Assistant Principal, June Muto, and School
Resource Officer, Ben Kauder presented the board with a detailed
photo gallery from a DWI crash simulation which took place at
the Red Creek High School. North Rose - Wolcott and Red Creek
seniors were witness to the recreation of a car crash where alcohol
was a factor. Mercy Flight, area EMS organizations, fire
departments and rescue squads also used this as an opportunity
to sharpen their skills and refresh training requirements.
Students took part in the simulation as victims. The purpose of
the training was to show students the severity of the actions of
getting into a car and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Mrs. Muto spoke of the impact that this exercise had on both
students and the volunteers involved in the rescue efforts. The
plans for next year will include the involvement of both junior
and senior students from both schools.
4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA
The board was asked to make reservations for the next meeting,
which is scheduled for May 31.
4b. OTHER GOOD NEWS
David Smith reported that he attended a public presentation of
the budget with Sam DeMuzio at a meeting of the North Rose
Lions Club. The Lions Club presented the district with a plaque
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memorializing Earl Finch, asking that it circulate among the
school buildings for display purposes. Mr. Finch was the Director
of School Facilities and Operations until his death in 2002.
Mindy DeBadts commented that she enjoyed chaperoning North
Rose Elementary School students to the Genesee Country
Museum. Mrs. DeBadts also commented on the reading material
that Tammy Anderson, Acting Director of Curriculum, distributed
to all board members. The book, entitled,
Fish,
is interesting.
Edward Magin commended FBLA and business teachers for the
superb effort they put forth to host the spaghetti dinner on May
16. The food was great, as was the service.
Nicki Henner distributed an article from USA Today regarding
block scheduling in high schools.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Dr. Starr answered questions about various items on the warrants
UPDATE
in the board packet. He also reported that Treasurer’s Reports
would soon be in packets again for approval.
Dr. Starr reported that Sam DeMuzio has met with Principals and
Jerry Williams to discuss start time for the buildings next year.
There are supervision issues that need to be solved.
Dr. Starr gave kudos to Jan McDorman for the excellent job she
did in compiling the responses from the exit survey that voters
completed on May 16. The information will be included in the
next board packet.
Dr. Starr presented School Report Card information to the board
and public. Fourth and eighth grade Math and ELA scores were
compared for past years and steady gains are being made in test
scores. There are still some areas of concern. Dr. Starr remarked
that he has been working closely with Tammy Anderson, acting
Director of Curriculum, and good progress is being made with the
teaching staff to improve the delivery of instruction and improve
test scores.
Regents test scores were examined and compared to past years.
Again, improvements in test scores were made for 7 of 10 exams
given in January and he is optimistic that June results will
continue this upward trend.
Dr. Starr reported that, overall, the district is steadily improving
test scores over the past three years. There is room for
improvement. With the work and planning he has done with the
Administrators and Curriculum Council, he stated that
mechanisms are in place to move the district forward in the
future.
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6. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 May 9, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Jeffery Lisanto moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M.
Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.
Mrs. Henner brought up a discussion of the Golf Range
Supervisor position. She feels that the any responsibilities
assigned to this position should be performed by the cadre of
volunteers who work on the golf range. Mr. Lisanto responded
that the range is used extensively by the public and that when
something is amiss, there should be one person responsible for
solving the problems.
This resolution, item 7h., and resolution, item 7i2, were pulled
from the agenda so they could be voted on as separate items.
Mrs. Smith led a discussion of the need to create a Teacher on
Special Assignment position in the Middle School. The position
would enable a Guidance Counselor to continue as a half time
Counselor and half time Acting Assistant Principal for another
year. She voiced concerns of the need for this position. She felt
that she needed statistical data to decide the issue.
Dr. Starr responded that there was anecdotal evidence that the
position helped to deal with more disciplinary issues in the
Middle School than without it.
This resolution, item 7f. was pulled from the agenda to discuss in
Executive Session.
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:
#120
$288773.00
#121
$168788.31
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
OF CSE AND CPSE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated April 4, 27, 2006, May 4, 9, 11, 2005, and the
Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated May 2, 2006,
and instruct the Superintendent to implement the
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recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
identified by student number:
9092
9604
10444 9954
11523
8422 11340
9988
10227 10495
11419 10198
10595
9661 10661
10170
9465
10192
8351 6972
7293
11283 11469
11483
11484
11053
10628 11536
11492
10613 11573
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. DONATION TO THE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
DISTRICT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the donation of web design software from AllWebCo
Design Corp., 1501 Sutton Circle, Wauconda, IL valued at
$115.00.
7e. CREATION OF SERVICE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
EMPLOYEE AND
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TEACHING POSITIONS
approves the creation of the following positions to start in the
2006-07 school year:
2 – 1.0FTE Elementary Teachers 1 – .5FTE Teaching Assistant
1 – 1.0FTE Special Education Teachers
1 – 1.0FTE Math Teacher
1 – 1.0FTE Asst Principal
1 – 1.0FTE Director of Curriculum
1 – 1.0FTE ESOL Teacher
1 - .5FTE Social Studies Teacher
1 - .5FTE Clerk/Typist
7g. CREATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
POSITION
approves the creation of a 1.0 Psychologist Intern position for the
2006-07 school year.
7i1. APPT. ELEMENTARY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TEACHER: CATHERINE
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
YOKOPOVICH
approves the three year probationary appointment of Catharine
Yokopovich, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
Certification: Provisional Childhood Education 1-6
Control #: 579332051
Tenure Area: Elementary
Probationary Period: September 6, 2005 - September 5, 2008
Salary: Step 2C: $36,049
7i3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
JENNIFER HAYDEN
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a Family Medical Leave Act/maternity leave of absence
for the period of disability for Jennifer Hayden, according to
accumulated sick time and continuing with an unpaid leave of
absence. The total leave is anticipated as being from
approximately September 5, 2006 through September 18, 2006.
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7i4. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon
CAMILLE GERACI
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant
to Education Law, accepts the resignation of Camille Geraci as an
art teacher, effective June 30, 2006.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board: FHE SDM
Meeting Minutes, Use of Facilities,
The Advocate,
May 2006
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Clifford Parton asked for clarification of the discussion on the
change in bus schedules for next year, and whether or not it
would change the starting time of school. He was told that it may
effect starting times, but not dramatically.
Paul Statsky asked for confirmation that the positions created by
resolution t this meeting were budgeted items. He was assured
that they are in the budget.
10. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 May 23, 2006.
10a. RESIGNATION:
Terri Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
MARY JO FAIR
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 the resignation of Mary Jo Fair as a Food Service Helper,
effective May 26, 2006.
10b. RESIGNATION:
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
KENT SPARNON
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 the resignation of Kent Sparnon as a Bus Driver, effective
May 23, 2006.
10c. APPT. AUTO
Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the
MECHANIC: KENT
following motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts,
SPARNON
N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, 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 26 week probationary appointment of Kent Sparnon
as an Auto Mechanic, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part
87 for 8 hrs/day, $13.52/hr for a total annual salary of up to
$28,118, which includes differential, prorated to $2,920, effective
May 24, 2006.
11a ADDITIONS TO AGENDA David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 May 23, 2006.
11b CREATION OF GOLF
David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
RANGE SUPERVISOR
motion. The vote was as follows. M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J.
POSITION
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes; N. Henner voted
no.
11c APPOINT GOLF RANGE David Smith moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
SUPERVISOR
motion. The vote was as follows: M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, J.
Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes; N. Henner voted
no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Anne Dapolito as the Golf Range
Supervisor at a stipend of $2,000 for the 2006-07 school year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeffrey Lisanto moved and David Smith seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 purpose of
discussing tenure recommendations for specific teachers and to
discuss the creation of a Teacher on Special Assignment position.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to regular session at 10:15pm.
12a ADDITION TO AGENDA David Smith moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M.
Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith, T. Smith voted yes.
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12b. CREATION OF
Nickoline Henner moved and Terri Smith seconded the following
TEACHER ON SPL.
motion. The vote was as follows: M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M.
ASSIGNMENT POSITION
Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes; T. Smith
voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the creation of one 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special
Assignment positions for the 2006-07 school year.
ADJOURNMENT
Terri Smith moved and seconded the following motion. The vote
was unanimous. 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 10:20pm.
______________________________
Clerk, Board of Education