NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Nickoline Henner, Clifford Parton,
David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 35
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Melinda DeBadts, Mark Humbert, Edward Magin,
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Nickoline Henner moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
C. Parton, 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 September 12, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
PTSA President, Kari Durham and Vice President, Paul Statskey
reported that the first meeting of PTSA is scheduled for Wednesday,
October 18 at 7pm where Transportation Supervisor, Jerry Williams
will be the guest speaker.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
No report was given.
4b. AUDIT UPDATE
No report was given.
4c. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Reservations were made for both the Program Planning Committee and
Board of Directors meetings.
4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS
High School Asst. Principal, June Muto highlighted a new art textbook
being used at the high school level. It features North Rose - Wolcott
student work as examples of various art techniques taught in this text.
Terri Smith reported that the boys Junior Varsity Sccoer team
assembled 32 chairs at the Methodist Church as part of the community
service requirement for members of sports teams.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
John Boronkay asked the board to consider a request he was
UPDATE
presenting on behalf of Cindy Miner, who was unable to attend the
meeting. The family, who live at 3630 Drury Road, has requested
permission to attend school at North Rose - Wolcott. Board members
discussed the district policy for all non-resident students, which states
that if students do not reside in the district then they must be educated
in the school district where they reside. Bob Cahoon stated that the
district is not prepared to honor this request. A final decision will be
made at the September 26 meeting.
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Due to the absence of three board members, the continued discussion
and development of Board goals will be postponed until the September
26 meeting. The board does not want to lose time in implementing
goals, but they must define a measurable process for achieving both
short and long range goals. John Boronkay asked the board to email
their personal concerns to him and he will have them categorized and
ready for discussion at the next meeting. He told board members that
sometimes it is better to identify a few categories that are immediately
measurable, that can be financially supported by the board and
demonstrate a commitment to the educational process of the district.
Bob Cahoon asked board members to volunteer for a committee to
discuss the parameters for the Superintendent’s Search. He asked
members to email specific concerns, ideas and requirements to him so
that the meeting, scheduled for September 18, can be productive and
can include items that are important to everyone. Committee members
are Bob Cahoon, Sandy Boerman, Cliff Parton and Terri Smith.
5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio reported that a trial involving a North Rose - Wolcott
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school bus accident has concluded with a settlement in the amount of
$350,000. He spoke with insurance representatives regarding the
impact on future premiums that the district must pay. It will raise
those payments by 1 – 2 percent.
In response to a question raised by Dave Smith, Mr. DeMuzio discussed
the new bus routes required for the 2006-07 school year. New routes
were created to help align bus ride times to under one hour for
students. Additional runs were created in response to the requirements
of IEP’s for special needs students who attend programs outside of the
district. The transfer at the High School with buddy buses continues to
be a problem. Solutions are being sought for implementation as soon
as practical.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner, C.
Parton, 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 August 22, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
David Smith moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
C. Parton, 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 #8
$240748.62
Warrant $9
$15470.19
Warrant #10
$56723.99
Warrant #11
$508758.38
Warrant #12
$17833.80
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7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CSE AND CPSE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated August 22, 31, 2006, and the Committee on PreSchool
Special Education dated August 10, 2006 and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
9860 10402 10495 11523 10198 10202 10278
11283 11658 11599
11189 11646
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. BOARD APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
appoints the following individual to serve in the stated position for the
2006-07 school year, September 13, 2006.
Title IX Compliance Officer:
John Boronkay
7e. CREATION OF BUS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DRIVER POSITIONS
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the creation of 4-1.0 FTE bus driver positions and 1- 1.0 FTE
School Monitor position commencing in the 2006-07 school year.
7f. ADJUSTMENT TO TAX
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
WARRANT & REFUND
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a school tax refund to Safe Harbor Ministries Inc., tax ID
#544803 75117.16.940316 in the amount of $666.56.
7g. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
INTERNSHIP
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Guidance Counselor Internship of Tracy Kilgore for the
2006-07 school year, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, at no cost
to the district.
7h1. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
KEN ZIRBEL
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Ken Zirbel as a Bus Driver, effective September 1,
2006.
7h2. APPT. ESOL TEACHER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
JAMIE EGBURTSON
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Jamie Egburtson,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Provisional ESOL
Control #: Pending
Special Subject Tenure Area: English as a Second Language
Probationary Period: September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009
Salary: Step 2G, $37,309, which includes Masters
7h3. APPT. LT SUB MATH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CHRISTINE QUINN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Christine Quinn as a long term substitute
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Math Teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Provisional Math 7-12
Control #: 545235041
Appointment Area: Mathematics
Start Date: September 5, 2006-June 30, 2007
Salary: Step 1A, $34, 629
7h4. APPT. TEACHING ASSTS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
STACY DENISI
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Stacy Denisi 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, $11.76/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $15,229, effective
September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009.
AMANDA DISHNAU
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Amanda Dishnau
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, $11.76/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $15,229, effective
September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009.
LISA PICKERING
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Lisa Pickering 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, $11.76/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $15,229, effective
September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009.
ASHLEY KRUL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Ashley Krul 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, $11.76/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $15,229, effective
September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009.
CHRISTIANA CUYKENDALL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Christiana
Cuykendall 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, $11.76/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $15,229,
effective September 5, 2006 – September 4, 2009.
7H5. APPT BUS DRIVERS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
AND MONITORS
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Michael Briggs as a
MICHAEL BRIGGS
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.5 hrs/day,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $11,190, effective September
6, 2006.
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RICHARD HANNAMAN
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 Richard Hannaman
as a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.75
hrs/day, $10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $11,699, effective
September 6, 2006.
MARY HUNTER
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 Mary Hunter as a
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.5 hrs/day,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $11,190, effective September
6, 2006.
WENDY GODEK
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 Wendy Godek as a
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.0 hrs/day,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $10,173, effective
September 6, 2006.
DANIEL HALL
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 Daniel Hall as a Bus
Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.75 hrs/day,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $11,699, effective
September 6, 2006.
LLOYD DURHAM
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 Lloyd Durham as a
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.25 hrs/day,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $10,681, effective
September 6, 2006.
VIRGINIA BENSON
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 Virginia Benson as
a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.0
hrs/day, $10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $10,173, effective
September 6, 2006.
REBECCA KENDT
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 Rebecca Kendt as a
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for up to 4.25
hrs/day, 4 days/wk., $10.88/hr., effective September 6, 2006.
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DEBRA MCQUOWN
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 Debra McQuown as
a School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.5
hrs/day, $7.43 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $7642, effective
September 6, 2006.
7h6 APPT. SCHOOL MONITOR 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 Virginia Benson as
a School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 2.0
hrs/day, $7.43 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $2,705, effective
September 6, 2006.
7h7 COMMUNITY SWIM
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 swim instructors and/or
lifeguards /water safety instructor for the Community Swim classes for
the 2005-06 school year.
Name
$/hour Name
$/hour
Cindy Woods, Dir. Fall & Spring $20.00
Emily Wilson
$13.00
Dylan Frey
$10.00
Amanda Bentley
$10.00
Amanda Randall
$10.00
Caleb Lang
$10.50
Kathryn Lange Dir. Parent/Tot, Adult Swim and Home School Swim $20.00
Scotty Martin,
Morning Swim Gate Receipts
Scotty Martin, Supervisor Lifeguard and WSI Course
$22.00/hr.
7h8. C0-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 individuals to co-curricular positions for the
2006-07 school year.
Name
Position
Salary
Step/Years
Tammy Anderson School Store
$990
1
1
Tammy Anderson FBLA
$945
1
1
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
FHE September Newsletter, New Teacher Orientation PowerPoint
Presentation
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Barb Betts reported that she and Linda Haensch stay at the office at
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School until a call comes from the bus
garage to report that students have arrived home safely.
10. WORKSHOP SESSION
As reported under item 5a. the goals discussion and superintendent
search discussion will take place at the September 26 meeting.
11. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
C. Parton, 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 September 12, 2006.
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11a. APPT. SR. CLERK/TYPIST David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner, C.
Parton, 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 26 week probationary appointment of Jan McDorman as a
Sr. Clerk/Typist, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 7.5
hrs/day, $10.00/hr. , for a total annual salary of $20,270 which
includes secretary differential, prorated to $16,216, effective September
13, 2006. Be it further resolved that Jan McDorman be appointed as
the Internal Claims Auditor for the 2006-07 school year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
C. Parton, 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 8:02pm for the purpose of discussing a
specific personnel item.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to regular session at 9:30pm
ADJOURNMENT
Clifford Parton moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
C. Parton, 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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