NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    OCTOBER 24, 2006 7:00PM
    FLORENTINE HENDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    PRESENT
    Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
    Henner, Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, David
    Smith, Terri Smith
    Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 15
    guests.
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:07pm and led the
    pledge of allegiance.
    1a. BUILDING TOUR
    Mrs. Linda Haensch led the Board on the tour of the building. She
    asked board members to pay particular attention to all of the student
    work lining the halls. It represents curriculum work each grade level.
    1b. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Mark Humbert moved and Clifford Parton 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 24, 2006.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    Paul Statskey provided the Board with an update of PTSA events and
    upcoming meeting. Their next meeting is scheduled for November 11 at
    the High School.
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    Cindy Miner recognized board members for the service they provide to
    the community. Board members were given travel mugs filled with
    candy. Additionally, each building paid respect to board members by
    providing refreshments, donuts and cookies for the meeting, as well as
    sending thank you cards.
    4a. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
    Cliff Parton reported that the committee had interviewed architects in
    preparation of the development of another capital project. The
    committee chose SEI Design Group.
    4b. ADMINISTRATOR’S
    The board reviewed the written reports from Principals and district
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    administration staff. Terri Smith asked about the schedule for
    induction into the National Honor Society. Bill Rotenberg responded
    that there too much conflict with other scheduled evening events.
    Holding the ceremony during the day allows freshmen and sophomores
    to be involved and allowed inductees to serve as role models to other
    students.
    Angela Kirkey, Coordinator of Pupil Services gave a verbal update. She
    reported that the district’s percentage of classified students, 12.9% was
    within the guidelines set by the State Education Department. Some
    students who require specialized services have been moved from one
    educational site to another this year. The transition has been smooth
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    and the experience has been very positive for the students involved.
    The district has experienced an increased enrollment of Spanish
    speaking students, which resulted in hiring a full-time ESOL teacher
    this year.
    SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH Bob Cahoon reported that the committee met and selected consultants
    that they would like to interview. The board agreed by straw vote that
    the committee should interview and select the consultant that the
    district will use to conduct the search for a superintendent.
    OTHER:
    The board discussed a letter that each received regarding the water
    temperature of the swimming pool. Sam DeMuzio reported that the
    thermostat has been turned down, but it was now set at 84 degrees and
    would stay there.
    SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner provided mathematical problem hand-out to board
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    members and asked if they could come up with the correct answer.
    These problems were an example of test questions from the 5
    th
    grade
    assessment.
    Cindy Miner let the discussion of Board of Education goals. The work
    to develop the goals has been an on-going process. The board should be
    prepared to adopt the goals. After considerable discussion, some words
    were changed to make the goals better-rounded and better understood.
    Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner 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, approve
    the following Board of Education Goals for the 2006-07 school year:
    To raise academic achievement at all levels, the following goals have been
    established:
    1. Curriculum and Staff Development:
    Provide a rigorous and relevant
    curriculum, aligned to the standards, that meets the needs of all
    learners.
    2. Orderly Environment/Student Discipline:
    Create and maintain an
    orderly and disciplined learning environment.
    3. Understand the financial capacity of our taxpayers:
    Develop a budget
    that meets the academic needs of all our students and respects and
    understands the financial needs of the taxpayers in our district.
    4. Gather data necessary to make decisions scientifically:
    Create a culture
    of data driven decision making in the district at all levels and areas.
    5. Athletics and Extracurricular activities:
    Create extracurricular and
    athletic opportunities of a sufficient variety to attract the greatest
    possible number of students.
    6. Relations with the community:
    Establish open communication and
    credibility.
    7. Support Services:
    Operate an efficient food service department,
    maintain safe, clean, welcoming and well-kept buildings and grounds,
    and operate an efficient transportation system.
    Melinda DeBadts left the meeting at 8:45pm.
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    Mrs. Miner provided the board with copies of assessment data for
    various grade levels. Item analysis sheets are used to chart the
    percentage of student answers to various test questions. This tool helps
    teacher pinpoint where there might be a gap in instruction. Other
    information charts the alignment of content strands of specific courses
    at consecutive grade levels. This helps grade level teachers to ensure
    that they are teaching the same curriculum at the same time. It also
    tells the next grade level teacher what was taught to students during the
    last school year.
    The Superintendent provided board members with a document
    prepared with scenarios of different issues to consider that might help
    raise student achievement. She addressed the number of teacher days;
    the amount of staff development offered to teachers; the thorough
    examination of curriculum; the reconfiguration of grade levels at each
    school building; the length of the school day; and, the schedules of each
    building. The board agreed that each item was worth further study to
    see how and if changing any of these might help improve student
    achievement.
    5b. CONTRACT W/ SEI
    Cliff Parton prefaced the action on the following resolution with a
    DESIGN GROUP
    synopsis of the Capital Project Committees discussion of architectural
    services for the next capital project. Two firms were interviewed and
    the committee is pleased to recommend SEI Design Group.
    David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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,
    authorizes the Superintendent to execute a contract, upon satisfactory
    review by the School District Attorney, with SEI Design Group, 1108
    University Ave, Rochester, NY, to compile information necessary to
    develop a capital project for the District, and to be presented for voter
    approval.
    5c. LTR. OF SUPPORT FOR
    Mrs. Miner has advocated support of other school districts in
    NYSSBA CONVENTION
    presenting a letter to the New York State School Boards Association
    that opposes their intention of holding their annual convention in New
    York City each year.
    Mark Humbert moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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, agrees
    to support the Avon Central School District by writing to NYSSBA about
    not permanently locating the NYSSBA Annual Convention to New York
    City.
    5d. POLICY FIRST READING
    The board was asked to review the policies provided and to send any
    questions to a member of the Policy Committee or to the
    Superintendent. A resolution to approve these policies will be
    presented on the next agenda.
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    5e. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    Sam DeMuzio reported that the transportation department is still
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    making strides in improving bus routes and ride times for students.
    6. MEETING MINUTES
    Sandra Boerman moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2006
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    David Smith moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner, M.
    Humbert, 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 #24
    $362068.71
    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 September 14, 28, October 5, 6, 2006, and the
    Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated October 3, 2006 and
    instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
    behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
    10596
    10805
    10180
    11675
    10130
    11713
    9459
    10338
    9954
    10389
    10457
    7863
    11708
    10830
    11432
    11666
    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. CO-CURRICULAR
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    ACTIVITY
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the establishment of co-curricular activity entitle, 6th grade
    Writing Workshop, advised by Kelly Cole. No additional stipend will be
    paid for these added responsibilities.
    7e1. RESIGNATION OF FSH:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    SHIRLEY JAY
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
    the resignation of Shirley Jay as a Food Service Helper, effective
    October 13, 2006.
    7e2. APPT. SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of t
    MONITOR: SHIRLEY JAY
    he Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
    the 26 week probationary appointment of Shirley Jay 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/hrs., effective October 16, 2006.
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    7e3. APPT. SCHOOL
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    MONITOR: ROBIN SLYTER
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Robin Slyter as a School Monitor,
    conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 2.5 hrs/day,
    $7.43/hr., for a total annual salary of $3381, prorated to $2768,
    effective October 25, 2006.
    7e4. APPT. BUS DRIVERS:
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    GARY HIMES
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Gary Himes 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, prorated up to $9,155, effective October
    25, 2006.
    RALPH MANN
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Ralph Mann as a Bus Driver, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
    Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 4.5 hrs/day, $10.88 hr. for a total
    annual salary of up to $9,156, prorated up to $7,491, effective October
    25, 2006
    7e5. APPT. LEAD TEACHERS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approve
    the appointment of the following individuals to serve as Lead Teachers
    for the 200-7 school year at a stipend of $750 each:
    Name
    Position
    Name
    Position
    Donald Cloonan
    Social Studies Cathy Peterson
    ELA
    Charles Furletti
    Science
    Joseph Rotelli
    Math
    7e6. 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 2006-07 school year.
    Name
    $/hour
    Amanda Alderman
    $10.50
    Amanda Randall
    $10.50
    Dylan Frey
    $10.50
    7e7. PERMANENT APPT.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    STEPHANIE MUNSON
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the permanent appointment of Stephanie Munson as an
    Account Clerk, effective October 30, 2006.
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes,
    Various Regulations & Procedures that accompany Policies, Use of
    Facilities
    ADJOURNMENT
    Edward Magin moved and seconded the following motion. The vote
    was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner, M. Humbert, E.
    Magin, C. Parton, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:45pm.
    ______________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
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