NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
7:00PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner,
Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, David Smith
Sam DeMuzio, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 35
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Terri Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. BUILDING TOUR
High School Principal, Bill Rotenberg, guided board members and
guests on a tour of the facilities. He brought to their attention
deteriorating systems and structures that should be included in the
capital project.
1b. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sandra Boerman 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 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 November 14, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Audrey Walker, School Lunch Manger reported that new lunch menus
were available at all buildings. They provided two different entrée
choices. Additionally, there is now a salad bar in the Middle School. It
is very popular and sales are strong. More students are now eating
lunch. New equipment for salad bar service is on order.
She reported that approximately 51% of our students qualify for free
and reduced price lunches. She also reported that approximately 75%
of elementary students who purchase lunch pre-pay for the service.
Parents are able to access the system on-line to monitor how much
money their child has in the lunch account. However, parents are more
reluctant to use the on-line system to pay for lunches due to the $2.00
transaction fee.
4a. POLICY UPDATE
Mindy DeBadts reported on the last committee meeting. They reviewed
a number of new policies, as well as some that need to be revised.
Additionally, an audit of the entire policy manual has been received. All
board members will be getting copies of the audit so that they can start
to review changes to policies.
4b. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: Ed Magin will give this report in Executive Session.
4c. COMMUNITY LINKAGE
Mindy DeBadts reported on the last committee meeting. Committee
members are working to better define the purpose of the committee.
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Additionally they are formulating ways for the committee and the entire
district to work together for the good of the community.
4d. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Cindy Miner said that the report for the last Four County School Boards
Association would be given in Executive Session.
4e. NYSSBA CONVENTION
Nicki Henner and Mindy DeBadts provided board members with an
overview of the sessions they participated in while at the New York
State School Boards Association convention in New York City.
4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Cindy Miner reported on the Community Forum that she conducted on
November 13
th
. It was well attended with approximately 200
community members attending. Participation was good and many
people voiced their opinion about the topics presented for discussion:
increasing the length of the school day at each building; changing the
grade level configuration of each building; changing the busing
configuration to transport K-2 and Middle School together and 3-5 and
High School students together; increasing the number of school days
per year. Mrs. Miner will be compiling the responses to these questions
and will provide a report at the next meeting.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
RETIRE: DOLORES CORELL
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 resignation for the purpose
of retirement from Dolores Corell, effective June 22, 2007.
5b. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
RETIRE: CAROL HUBBARD
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 resignation for the purpose
of retirement from Carol Hubbard, effective June 22, 2007.
5c. PRESENTATIONS
Earth Science Teacher, Tim Thomas, provided the board with a broad ‘
METEOROLOGY CLUB
outline of a field trip opportunity that he would like to offer to Senior
FIELD TRIP
students in the Meteorology Club. Through his affiliation with the
College of DuPage, Mr. Thomas has been able to offer this unique
experience to our students. He will be the only science teacher in New
York State to offer this opportunity to students.
Students will earn three college credits for completing a course entitled,
Earth Science 188: Thunderstorm Laboratory. Students will spend 10
days traveling across the Great Plains observing, forecasting, tracking
and reporting thunderstorm formations and other severe weather
occurrences. Local television stations will be broadcasting a story about
the upcoming trip and the expectations of the students in this club.
Meteorologists from a number of television stations will be visiting with
students to help prepare them for this unique experience. Weather
patterns are optimal in May for chasing storms across the Plains. There
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is also an opportunity to participate in July when the storms move into
Canada. However, taking a group of students to Canada requires all
students to have passports and poses other difficulties and restrictions.
Students are involved in fundraising to pay for the trip. Mr. Thomas is
also seeking financial support and local/national sponsorships from
businesses to help off-set the cost of the trip. Additionally, he will be
searching for grant opportunities from national agencies.
Mark Humbert said that while the trip offers a tremendous opportunity
for students, he has concerns about taking students out of the
classroom six weeks prior to exams. He said that the district is troubled
by test scores for Earth Science and felt that taking students and the
teacher out of the classroom for ten days was not a good decision.
Mr. Thomas said that he was using a retired Earth Science teacher as a
substitute while he was away. He also said that part of the criteria for
participating in the field trip is that senior students are in good
standing academically.
David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes, M. Humbert
abstained from voting.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves 18 year old Senior students to participate in a field experience
entitled, “Earth Science 188-Thunderstorm Laboratory,” through the
College of DuPage from approximately May 18 – May 27, 2006, at no
cost to the district. This trip will be subject to yearly consideration by
the Board of Education.
At 8:30 Mr. Cahoon called for a short break and the meeting resumed
at 8:45pm.
5d. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner is examining the initiatives to raise student achievement, as
UPDATE
discussed at the October 24 board meeting, when the board asked her
to explore the feasibility of various proposals. She reported on her
meetings with faculty and staff at all buildings as well as with High
School students. She will provide a more comprehensive report on the
results of her efforts at the next board meeting.
Mrs. Miner gave a brief synopsis of Adult Ed classes that are now in
session.
She reminded board members that there would be another community
forum. It is scheduled for December 5 at 7:00pm in the High School
Auditorium. The topic of discussion will be the capital project.
5e. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio reported that the district has received a Records
Management Grant earlier this year. The focus of the grant is to
provide appropriate storage space for files and records that the district
must keep as permanent records. Space at North Rose Elementary
School is being prepared with the funds from this grant. One room is
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complete and the other will be ready after Thanksgiving. Most records
that are now housed in the basement of the district office will be
transferred to this space.
Mr. DeMuzio reported that he is developing a replacement schedule for
district equipment, similar to the replacement schedule that is used for
school buses. The purpose of this is to be able to budget for the
replacement of larger items such as tractors, mowers, trucks and other
maintenance equipment.
The budget calendar is being developed. He will be scheduling the
budget committee to meet with administrators and department heads
and other stakeholders.
Dave Smith asked if there was a way to further involve the community
in the budget development process. Fulton City Schools was mentioned
as having a process in place that involved community stakeholders in
their budget development.
5f. SUPERINTENDENT
Bob Cahoon reported that the Search committee interviewed two search
SEARCH UPDATE
consultants. The board voted by show of hands at the October 24
meeting to charge the committee with interviewing and selecting a
consultant to perform a search for a new superintendent.
The committee interviewed Dr. William Silky & Dr. Lucy Martin of
Castallo & Silky Education Consultants, and Dr. Vincent Coppola of
Western New York Educational Services Council. Both consultants
have exceptional references and excellent reputations. The committee
chose Dr. Vincent Coppola to conduct the search.
Mark Humbert voiced discontent about starting the search for a new
superintendent. He said that after watching Mrs. Miner conduct the
Community Forum the night before the board meeting, he felt that the
district already has the superintendent they need. She showed poise
and leadership under pressure.
He also said that he felt that the district was in a crisis of leadership and
worries about hiring another superintendent while the board has so
many concerns. He feels the board was moving to fast. They have not
yet decided on candidate qualifications, nor have they discussed the
past three years and what they would like to do differently.
Bob Cahoon said that Dr. Coppola was scheduled to come to the
meeting to have a dialog with board members about these very things.
He did not come because Bob asked him not to do so, after
conversations that the board had during the day.
Mr. Cahoon reminded board members that they had charged the
committee with interviewing and finding the best candidate to do the
search for a new superintendent. They worked hard and did as charged.
Dr. Coppola is well educated in taking charge of the search and helping
boards with their concerns. He has two different time lines to discuss.
The goal has been to hire a superintendent to start in July 2007.
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Mr. Humbert said that the board has not had time to come to consensus
on leadership issues and he advocates for the continued employment of
Cindy Miner as the Interim Superintendent for the next couple of years.
Ed Magin and Mindy DeBadts voiced similar concerns as Mr. Humbert.
Mrs. DeBadts felt that the board is embarrassed by the lack of
leadership in the district.
Other board members felt that there were concerns but wanted to
search to go forward. They were confident that Dr. Coppola would help
them deal with whatever issues they had and would move the district
forward.
David Smith asked for a vote to end the discussion and to commence a
vote on hiring Dr. Coppola as the search consultant.
David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
The vote was as follows: S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner, C. Parton,
D. Smith voted yes, M. DeBadts, M. Humbert, E. Magin voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute a
contract, upon satisfactory review by the School District Attorney, with
Western New York Educational Service Council, State University of
New York at Buffalo, 222 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, for the specific
purpose of carrying out the process of a superintendent search at a cost
of $12,500.00.
6. MEETING MINUTES
Melinda DeBadts 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, 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, 24, 2006 with corrections.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mark Humbert moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 #26
$383896.51 Warrant #27
$97059.73
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CSE & CPSE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated October 12, 19, 20, 23, 26, and November 1, 2006, and
instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
11349 11318
11119
10233 10918 6784 11110
8075
7541
8420
7255
5216
7822
7016
6776 9756
11563 8250
8422
8423
7237
8313
11421 9386 10507 9385
10129
11679 10480
10283
10278
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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. RETURN OF TAXES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the return of 2006 unpaid school taxes to Wayne County for
collection of payment.
7e. APPROVAL OF POLICIES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following policies:
#5573 – Allegations of Fraud (revised)
#5731 – School Bus Idling (new)
#6171 – Safe Mentoring (new)
#7170 - Employment of Students of Minor Age (new)
#7313 – Suspension of Students (revised)
#7660 – Parent Involvement (revised)
#8312 – Animals in School (new)
7f. BOCES BID
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose - Wolcott Central
PARTICIPATION
School District of New York State desires to participate in a Cooperative
Bidding Program conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties from year to year, or
until this Resolution is rescinded, for the purchase of various
commodities and/or services; and
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose - Wolcott Central
School District of New York State desires to participate in a Cooperative
Bidding Program conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties in the joint bid of the
commodities and/ or services mentioned below is authorized by
General Municipal Law,§ 1199-o; and
Whereas, the Board of Education of North Rose - Wolcott Central
School District of New York State desires to participate in a Cooperative
Bidding Program conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties assume the
responsibility for drafting of specifications, advertising for bids,
accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, reporting the results to the
Board of Education of North Rose - Wolcott Central School District of
New York State and making recommendations thereon;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Education, North Rose -
Wolcott Central School District of New York State and The Board of
Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties
accepts the appointment of The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties to represent it in all
matters related above; and,
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education, North Rose -
Wolcott Central School District of New York State authorizes the above
mentioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario,
Wayne and Yates Counties to represent it in all matters regarding the
entering into contract for the purchase of the below-mentioned
commodities and/or services; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education, North Rose -
Wolcott Central School District of New York State agrees to assume its
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equitable share of the costs incurred as a result of the cooperative
bidding; and,
Now, therefore, be it further resolved, that the Business Administrator,
on behalf of the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District of New
York State hereby is authorized to participate in cooperative bidding
conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of
Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties for various commodities and/or
services and if requested to furnish The Board of Cooperative
Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties an
estimated minimum number of units that will be purchased by The
Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Wayne and Yates
Counties. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario,
Wayne and Yates Counties is hereby authorized to award cooperative
bids to the bidder deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible
meeting the bid specifications and otherwise complying with Article 5-A
of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York relating to public
bids and contracts.
7g. ALPINE SKI TEAM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the participation of two North Rose - Wolcott students on the Sodus
Central School District Alpine Ski Team for the 2006-07 school year, at
no cost to the district.
7h. MOU W/ TEACHERS’
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ASSOCIATION
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the North Rose - Wolcott Teachers'
Association, and the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District to
create a Head Supervisor and Supervisor position for Varsity and
Junior Varsity basketball events and to compensate the positions
according to the stipulations set forth in the Memorandum of
Understanding. The document will be on file with the District Clerk.
7i1. SUSPENSION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
EMPLOYMENT: DANIEL HALL the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the unpaid suspension of Daniel Hall from driving a school
bus for the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District, effective
October 24, 2006 until the matter is concluded in the Court of the
Village of Wolcott.
7i2. APPOINT BUS DRIVER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Caroline DeWaters 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,
$10.88 hr. for a total annual salary of up to $7,113, prorated up to
$5,481, effective October 25, 2006.
7i3. APPOINT FOOD SERVICE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HELPER: LISA PUTMAN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Lisa Putman as a
Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 3
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hrs/day, $7.43/hrs., for a total annual salary of up to $4079, prorated
to $3054, effective November 15, 2006.
7i4. 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
Katelyn Cox
$18.00
7i5. CO-CURRICULAR APPTS. Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of the following individual to fill a Co-
Curricular position, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, as
follows:
Name
Position
Salary
Step/Years
Rosie Milem
Costumer
$312
1
1
Rosie Milem
Costume Designer
$312
1
1
7I6. COACHING APPTS.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of the following individuals to serve as
volunteers, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, as follows:
Name
Position
Ed Leisenring
Boys Basketball
Joe Cahoon
Girls Basketball
Jeff Drake
Boys Swimming
Dale Binggeli
Boys Swimming
Nick Wojieck
Indoor Track
Kurt Laird
Wrestling
Jon LaValley
Wrestling
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Enrollment Figures, NRE Mini News, FHE November Newsletter,
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Newsletter, Use of Facilities,
Commencement Outcomes & Professional Standards for Teachers
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one commented on any discussions.
10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 November 14, 2006.
10b. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
David Smith moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
DANIEL HALL
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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, accepts
the letter of resignation from Daniel Hall, effective November, 13, 2006.
10c. PERMANENT APPT.
Nickoline Henner moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
KENT SPARNON
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 permanent appointment of Kent Sparnon as an Auto
Mechanic, effective November 22, 2006.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Sandra Boerman 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 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 9:55pm for the specific purpose of
discussing negotiations with the North Rose – Wolcott Administrators’
Association, and to discuss the employment of specific persons.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 10:23pm.
ADJOURNMENT
David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. 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 10:23pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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