NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2006
6:45PM
CAFETERIA AND MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin,
Clifford Parton, David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 20
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman, Mark Humbert
1a. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 6:57pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1b. RECEPTION OF NEW &
Board of Education President, Bob Cahoon welcomed guests and
RETIRING EMPLOYEES
Administrators to the reception for Retiring Employees and New
Employees. Board members introduced themselves as did guests.
Everyone enjoyed snacks and punch prepared by Doris Moore, Middle
School Cafeteria Manager.
After the reception, John Boogaard, Middle School Principal, Paul
Schiener, Middle School Assistant Principal, and Randy Pieters, Middle
School Head Custodian, led board members and guests on a tour of the
building. Everyone viewed student work which was posted on the walls
throughout the building. Mr. Boogaard highlighted certain structural
items that needed repair, as well as the boilers and heating system in
the building.
The board returned to the Media Center for the board meeting
1c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, 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 October 10, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one signed up to speak to the board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. POLICY COMMITTEE
Dave Smith reported on the last Policy Committee meeting. He
reported that the board would receive a number of policies at the
October 24 meeting for a first reading.
4b. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Ed Magin will give this report in Executive Session.
4c. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Dave Smith reported on the last Buildings & Grounds/Capital Project
committee meeting. They are gathering information from school
buildings for repairs that need to be completed to keep the building safe
and sound. These needs were not met as the last capital project was
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voted down. By a straw vote raise of hands, all board members agreed
that the Committee should continue to gather information to put
together another capital project.
4d. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Cliff Parton and Ed Magin reported on the last Four County School
Boards Association. Discussions at this meeting included the
importance of corresponding with your elected officials on all levels of
government.
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mindy DeBadts reported that the Middle School Open House had a
good program for parents and students and was very well attended.
4f. OTHER
No other reports were given
5a. SEARCH FOR NEW
Bob Cahoon reported on a meeting of the Superintendent’ Search
SUPERINTENDENT
Committee. They met and formulated some questions to bring back to
the entire board of discussion and decision. The first question was:
does the board want to start the search for a new superintendent? After
discussion, Mr. Cahoon asked for a straw vote show of hands. Robert
Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin, Clifford
Parton, David Smith, Terri Smith all voted to commence the search.
The second question posed to the board was: should the search be
conducted by Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES or another search
consultant? After discussion, it was decided that the Superintendent
Search Committee should research other consultants and bring back
recommendations to the entire board.
The third question posed by Mr. Cahoon was: How much money is the
board willing to spend for the search? The consensus, after discussion,
is that the search process should be better defined before costs should
be considered. Based on all of these discussions, the Superintendent
Search Committee will meet again on October 14 at 9am in the Public
Library and will report again at the October 24 meeting.
5b LTR. OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
RETIRE- PETER SMOLINSKI
The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, E. Magin,
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, accepts
with thanks for years of service, the letter of intent to retire from Peter
Smolinski, effective October 26, 2006.
5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
John Boronkay led the Board in continued discussions of proposed
UPDATE
Goals. He distributed a distilled version of the results of the extensive
discussion that took place at the September 26 meeting. The defining
goal that will compel all other goals is to raise student achievement at
all levels. The purpose of continuing this discussion is to make these
goals clear expectations K-12 for both students and teachers as to the
role of both stakeholders. They will guide teachers in defining what
good instruction is and will help define what is expected of students at
every grade level for performance standards.
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Mrs. Miner said that the goals would be ready for Board of Education
adoption at the next meeting. Dave Smith asked that there be some
instrument to quantify the results of the goals. Mrs. Miner stated that
perhaps a quarterly report might suffice. She stated that the board
must realize that not all goals are designed to be achieved in one year,
or two or even three years. Some are on-going and are designed to be
continually sustaining of the districts mission.
5c. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio reported that he has been in discussions with
UPDATE
Transportation Supervisor, Jerry Williams about the last bus trip of the
day and the need to be mindful of the time it takes to get students home
during the winter. They are working to add another run in the winter to
ensure that students get home about 4:45 during winter months.
Mr. DeMuzio reported that teachers are complying with the new school
policy that there be no appliances in any instructional areas of school
buildings. This includes coffee pots, microwave ovens, space heaters,
toaster ovens and others. Compliance with this policy will help prevent
students from the dangers of burns, electrical shocks, falls and other
injuries associated with coming into contact with these electrical
devices.
Mr. DeMuzio reported that the audit was very close to being complete.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, 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 September 26, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, 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 #19
$40487.18
Warrant# 20
$285132.92
Warrant #21
$63961.43
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CSE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated September 21, 28, 2006, and instruct the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
6777
6297
10216
11498
8334
10499
10572
7892
11707
9849
11684
9937
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.
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7d. APPROVE OF INTERNSHIP Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Administrative Internship of Jacinda Lisanto 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.
7e. APPROVAL OF EXTRA-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY ACCT. the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
METEOROLOGY CLUB
approves the establishment of an Extraclassroom activity club entitled,
Meteorology Club and authorizes that Tim Thomas be approved as club
advisor. No additional stipend will be paid for these added
responsibilities.
7f. PAY RATE CORRECTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SUB TEACHER ASSISTANTS
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the correction of pay rates for substitute Teaching Assistants
for the 2006-07 school year as follows:
Certified Teaching Assistant Substitute
$8.24/hr.
Non Certified Teaching assistant Substitute
$7.73/hr.
7g1. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
VIRGINIA BENSON
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Virginia Benson as a School Monitor, effective
September 18, 2006.
7g2. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CATHY BUCKALEW
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Cathy Buckalew as a Clerk/Typist, effective
September 29, 2006.
7g3. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SARAH DAVENPORT
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Sarah Davenport as a Cook Manager effective
October 13, 2006.
7g4. APPT. SCHOOL MONITOR Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CAROLYN DeWATERS
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Carolyn DeWaters
as a School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 2
hrs/day, $7.43/hr, for a total annual salary of $2705, prorated to
$2452, effective October 11, 2006.
7g5. APPT. COMMUNITY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SWIM STAFF
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 2006-07 school year.
Name
$/hour
Name
$/hour
Kadan Lange
$9.50
Carissa Lange
$9.50
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Use of Facilities Invitation, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School ,
DM Meeting Minutes, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School October
Newsletter, North Rose Elementary School October Newsletter
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one had questions of any agenda items or meeting discussions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, 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 8:27pm for the specific purpose of
discussing negotiations with the North Rose - Wolcott Administrators’
Association.
Ms. Cahoon called for a short break. Elena LaPlaca and all guests left
the meeting at this time. Lucinda Miner served as note taker for the
remainder of the meeting.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:00am
ADJOURNMENT
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, 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 9:00pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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