NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

6:30PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH 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 35

guests.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 6:33pm.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Edward Magin moved and David Smith 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 6:33pm the specific purpose of

discussing the employment history of a particular person.

REGULAR SESSION

The meeting returned to regular session at 7:05pm and Bob Cahoon led

the pledge of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Edward Magin 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 28, 2006.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Kari Durham provided the board with an update from PTSA. She is

pleased to report that membership has reached the 70+ mark and seven

businesses have joined the organization. She commented that people

want to be involved in the support of education in the community, and

PTSA provides the means to become involved.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Cinda Lisanto, Teaching American History Grant Coordinator, provided

the board with a summary of the plans for the third year of this grant,

which the district shares with Clyde Savannah, Lyons and Red Creek.

She explained that this is the third year of the 3-year grant and

provided an overview of the program goals: to raise student

achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge, understanding and

appreciation of American History; increase student interest in

American History; and, development, document, evaluate and

disseminate a cohesive model of professional development that expands

the impact of the project beyond the consortium.

She shared data on teacher and student interest in American History

and reported at the beginning and end of years one and two of the

Grant. She presented a sustainable action plan and goals for how

teachers were going to continue to support teaching methods and

reinforce instruction using the training received through the three years

of the Grant.

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4a. ADMINISTRATIVE

Bob Cahoon provided board members with the opportunity to comment

REPORTS

or question the reports given to them by Administrators. There were no

questions.

4b. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Cliff Parton reported on the Buildings & Grounds/Capital Project

Meeting. They viewed a presentation for a construction management

firm to guide the district through a capital project. He spoke on behalf

of the entire committee in recommending Christa Construction as the

organization that best fits the needs of the district.

4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Nicki Henner gave belated kudos to the High School staff for the

excellent National Honor Society induction ceremony held on

November 9

4d. OTHER

No comments were made.

5a. LTR. OF INTENT TO

Mark Humbert moved and Edward Magin seconded the following

RETIRE: AUDREY WALKER

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 Audrey Walker, effective December 31, 2007.

5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S

Cindy Miner reported on the Community Forum she hosted on

UPDATE

November 13

. She put forward the following topics for discussion to

address student achievement: 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.

Mrs. Miner reported that she cannot recommend any of these scenarios

as being acceptable by the public. She did feel that the change in the

length of the student day may be addressed with a change in the bus

schedule. Additionally she reported that Bill Rotenberg, High School

Principal, has formed a committee to review block scheduling.

5c. POLICY FIRST READING

A number of policies were provided to the Board for a first reading.

Some were new to the district and some were revised. Additionally, the

board was presented with a large packet of revisions for the Policy

Audit.

5c. BUSINESS ADMIN.

Sam DeMuzio provided board members with a copy of the Budget

Calendar. He asked them to contact him with concerns or questions.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Clifford Parton moved and David Smith 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 November 14, 2006.

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7. CONSENT AGENDA

Clifford Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts 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 # 29

$648470.56

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

CPSE

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on PreSchool

Special Education dated November 7, 2006 and instruct the

Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the

following individuals identified by student number:

11130 11722

11579

11714

11601

11599

11189

11699

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. TAX REFUNDS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a school tax refund to Anthony Vezzose, ID

#5448037511715665411 in the amount of $590.26 for 2006.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a school tax refund to Michael and Any Rose ID

#5422897711600178956 in the amount of $616.39 for 2004, $603.78

for 2005 and $560.74 for 2006.

7e1. LTR OF RESIGNATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

JEANENE MITRANO

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts

the resignation of Jeanene Mitrano as a Cleaner, effective November 15,

2006.

7e2. APPT. CLERK/TYPIST

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation

STACEY FOX

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Stacey Fox to the position of Clerk/Typist,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for $8.47/hr. 7.5

hrs/day, for a total annual salary of up to $16,517, prorated to $9,720,

effective November 29, 2006.

7e3. APPT. COOK/MANAGER

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

GAIL GROH

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Gail Groh as a Cook

Manager, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 6.5 hrs/day,

$9.13/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $10,860, prorated up to

$7,181, effective December 11, 2006.

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7e4. 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

Adam Countryman

$7.00

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

Correspondence, Correspondence, Use of Facilities, District Directory

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one spoke to the board.

10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA David Smith 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 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 28, 2006.

10b. OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP 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 field trip for 40+ high school students to go to Gettysburg,

PA and Washington, DC from March 28 - April 1, 2006. All expenses

will be paid through student fundraising, including transportation by

Port Bay Travel. Brooke Paxton, Tina Reed, R. L. Murray, and Bill

Rotenberg or June Muto as well as parents will serve as chaperones.

The district will incur no expenses for this trip.

10c. CO-CURRICULAR COORD. Edward Magin 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 Amy Plowe and Amanda Leffler as volunteer coordinators for

the Odyssey of the Mind program at North Rose Elementary School.

10d. CONSTRUCTION MGMT. Mark Humbert moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

FIRM

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 Christa Construction as the construction management firm at

no charge for pre-referendum work. Fees for continued services will be

determined if the project is approved by voters in March 2007.

November 28, 2006

ADJOURNMENT

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 adjournment of the meeting at 8:10pm.

_____________________________

Clerk, Board of Education

November 28, 2006