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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 2006 7:00PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin,
Clifford Parton
Sam DeMuzio, Lucinda Miner and approximately 15 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Sandra Boerman, Mark Humbert, David Smith, Terri Smith
Sam DeMuzio was designated as the note-taker for the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:03pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 December 19, 2006.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the board.
3 PRESENTATIONS
Elementary teachers, Katy Yokopovich and Dawn Zegers gave the board
an overview of a scheduled presentation on training volunteers to
become reading partners at North Rose Elementary School. Strategies
include looking for clues in pictures, look for familiar letter groups,
sounding out the letter groups, and familiarity to other words that look
similar. They hope to introduce strategies to adults who will help
students become better readers.
4a. CURRICULUM COUNCIL
No report was given.
4b. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Edward Magin reported that the committee interviewed a candidate for
the position of internal auditor. A recommendation will made at the
next meeting.
4c. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Edward Magin reported that the budget calendar was reviewed at the
last meeting and meetings will include reports from Principals and
department heads.
4d. POLICY COMMITTEE
Clifford Parton reported on the meeting and discussed additional
policies. A second reading of the entire policy audit will be on the next
agenda.
4e. COMMUNITY LINKAGE
No report was given.
4f. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Clifford Parton reported on the last meeting of this committee. Goals
CAPITAL PROJECT
and priorities were set with architects. Detailed revisions and numbers
will be worked into the proposal.
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4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Melinda DeBadts commented on the great quality of the holiday
concerts held in various school buildings.
5a. NRWAA CONTRACT
Melinda DeBadts moved and seconded the following motion. The vote
RATIFICATION
was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, E. Magin, C.
Parton voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, hereby
ratifies and approves the terms of the Agreement between the
Superintendent of Schools of the North Rose - Wolcott Central School
District and the North Rose – Wolcott Administrators’ Association for
the period covering July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. The total
salary increase is 3.85% for each year: 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-
09. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves
the necessary funds for this agreement. The full terms and conditions of
employment will be file with the District Clerk.
5b. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Nickoline Henner moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
RETIRE: SHARON ROBERTS
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of 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 Sharon Roberts,
effective December 30, 2006. Should the District increase the
retirement incentive or accept a State retirement incentive between the
time of acceptance of this letter and the date of retirement, the greater
incentive will be offered.
5c. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
RETIRE: AUDREY BARBER
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 Barber, effective June 30, 2007. Should the
District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement
incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and the date of
retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
5d. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
RETIRE SANDRA
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
MANKTELOW
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 Sandra Manktelow, effective June 30, 2007. Should
the District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State
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retirement incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and
the date of retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
5e SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner reported that she is meeting with all administrators to
UPDATE
discuss the goals of their buildings and departments.
She also reported on the last community forum where she discussed
with community members a proposed capital project. Community
participation was good and she voiced her appreciation for the good
turn out. Future Community Forms will be announced in the next
newsletter.
5f. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio reported on the progress of the Records Management
UPDATE
Grant. She also reported that the district has completed a successful
insurance safety inspection.
Mr. DeMuzio provided the board with a sample of a budget status
report that he would be using to inform the board of the financial affairs
of the district on a monthly basis.
6a MEETING MINUTES
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 28, 2006.
6b. MEETING MINUTES
Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 December 5, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Edward Magin moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 31
$567584.69
Warrant #33
$440250.89
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, November 7, 16, 29, 30, December 1, 7,
2006, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated
December, 5, 2006, and instruct the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
10230
11721
10452
9593
7550
10170
7915
10585
9937
10008
8133
9421
8021
11238
6480
11738
6830
6157
6730
7287
9737
6434
11297
7825
7289
10444
9805
11464 10592
11273
11745
9510
11283
10830
11652
11740
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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. TREASURER’S REPORT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintende
nt of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Treasurer’s Report for June 2006.
7e. EXTRACLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ACTIVITY FUND
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the revised Extraclassroom Activity Reports for the High
School, Middle School and Elementary schools for June 2006.
7f. FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
& MGMT. LTR. FOR 2005-06
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the Basic Financial Statements and Management Letter for the year
ending June 30, 2006.
7g. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
PROPERTY
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Business Executive to sell and/or dispose of the musical
instruments. The list will be on file with the District Clerk.
7h1. APPT. LT SUB TEACHER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
STEPHANIE LAW
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Stephanie Law as along term substitute
Elementary teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Ed 1-6 Control #: 587704051
Appointment Area: Elementary
Start Date: December 15, 2006 – January 29, 2007 to serve at the
pleasure of the Board
Salary: 1a, $34,629 prorated to time worked
7h2. APPOINT VOLUNTEERS 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 serve as volunteers in the district
for the 2006-07 school year:
Amy Dean
Kathie Henry Carolyn Jaeger
Thomas Jaeger
JoAnn Scheidt
Paul Statskey Petra Statskey
7h3. APPT. BUS DRIVER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
KRIS LYMAN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Kris Lyman as a
Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for up to 5.0 hours
per day, $10.88 pre hour for a total annual salary of $8255, prorated up
to $5290, effective December 20, 2006.
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7h4. APPT. BAKER:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SANDRA BEACH
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Sandra Beach as a
Baker, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5 hrs/day,
$7.63/hr., for a total annual salary of up to $6981, prorated up to
$4349, effective December 20, 2006.
7h5 APPT. FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HELPER: WENDY HARTER
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Wendy Harter as a
Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 3.5
hrs/day, $7.43/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $4759, prorated up
to $2965, effective December 20, 2006.
7h6. APPT. VOLUNTEER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
COACHES
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individuals as volunteers for the 2006-07 school
year.
Pam Fischette
JV Cheerleading Volunteer Coach
Dave Conners
Boys Swimming Volunteer Coach
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
December Enrollment
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes
Newspaper Article
Quality Middle Level Schools
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
The Advocate, November 2006
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School Newsletter
North Rose Elementary School Newsletter
Use of Facilities
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one commented on discussions that took place during this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton 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 8:01pm.
_______________________________
Clerk, Board of Education