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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2007
6:00PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline Henner,
Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton
Elena LaPlaca, Sam DeMuzio, Lucinda Miner and approximately 25
guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
David Smith, Terri Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 6:13pm and 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 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 January 9, 2006.
Victor Tomaselli from SEI Design Group and Thomas Caruso from
Christa Construction provided the board with an extensive overview of
the planning and work that has been done in order to develop a capital
project. The Capital Project/Buildings and Grounds Committee has
met for all day sessions to decide what items needed to be included in
the project. They reviewed the Five-Year Facilities plan to identify
facility infrastructure needs, compliance with ADA, security and safety
concerns.
They began to develop a project scope with the parameters of:
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no tax impact
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maintain items to protect taxpayer investment
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improve instructional space
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low priority to “Wish List”
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value to community
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Adaptive Physical Education Space
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High School Computer Lab
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technology
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Security, phones, instructional
They reviewed existing and future needs, and listened to stakeholder
groups in order to compile an inventory of perceptions, needs and
concerns about all district facilities. The objective of the district for the
present and for the future is to provide quality upgrades to facilities
while minimizing local tax impact.
The Capital Project Committee, Architect and Construction
Management presented a list of improvements for
all
school building
that included infrastructure improvements as outlined in the Five-Year
Plan, HVAC improvements/replacements, and replacement of the clock
systems. Particular to the High School would be the reconfiguration of
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interior classrooms that are non-compliant with SED requirements and
the addition of new classrooms, the addition of an adaptive physical
education facility, new fire alarm system Particular to the Leavenworth
Middle School would be roof replacement, the repair of stage rigging,
installation of a new emergency generator, telephone uninterrupted
power source upgrades, and at North Rose Elementary School the work
would include technology and security improvements. Particular to
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School would be to replace ceiling
tiles, make library improvements and technology and security
improvements.
Items that are n0t included in this capital project are:
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Site improvements
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Practice or game fields
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Site lighting
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Technology request was greatly reduced
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Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades greatly reduced
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Bus Garage facility
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Maintenance Garage
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District Office
This capital project will be eligible to receive approximately 98% aid
from the state to fund the work. In Spring 2006, EXCEL (Expanding
our Children’s Education and Learning) Aid became available. These
funds are available to every school district in the state to use to make
repairs, renovations and additions to school buildings, and to upgrade
technology. This district is eligible to receive $1,246,708 in Excel Aid
for a capital project.
When combined with the nearly 98% building aid, the use of
$1,246,708 from EXCEL Aid, and approximately $2,000,000 from the
Capital Reserve Fund, there are enough funds available to support a
$21,023,500 Capital Project that would have no tax impact to district
residents.
Mrs. Miner went over the timeline for completing this project. The vote
is scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2007 from 12:00 noon till 9:00pm
in the High School Foyer.
Board Members voiced their support for having the opportunity to
receive such financial support from the state. Mr. Magin said it was
good for the district and good for taxpayers to have the opportunity to
support improvements in the district that won’t affect school taxes.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one addressed the board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations were made.
4a. ADMINISTRATIVE RPTS.
There were no questions about the information provided to Board
Members.
4b. FOUR COUNTY SBA
Reservations are due for the next general membership meeting.
4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
No comments were made.
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4d. OTHER
Dr. John Boronkay, Director of Curriculum, provided the Board with a
summary of changes to the academic calendar. Peter Pappas will be in
the district to provide teachers with tools and techniques to help make
the curriculum come alive for students. Additionally Stephen Barkley
will provide staff instruction on peer coaching and methods of
motivating students. There is a resolution in the Consent Agenda to
approve of these changes to the academic calendar.
5a. .LTR. OF INTENT TO
Edward Magin moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
RETIRE: MARGARET COOK
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 Margaret Cook, 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.
5b. LTR OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
RETIRE: ROBERT HERZOG
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 Robert Herzog, 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.
5c. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Sandra Boerman moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
RETIRE: DIANE MASON
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 Diane Mason, 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
Nickoline Henner moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
RETIRE: EMIL RICHWALDER motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 Emil Richwalder, 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. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
TO RETIRE: JOSEPH ROTELLI motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 Joseph Rotelli, 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.
5f. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL
Edward Magin moved and mark Humbert seconded the following
PROJECT
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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,
authorizes the District Clerk to hold a Special District meeting on
Monday, March 5, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 9:00pm in the foyer of the
High School for the purpose of voting on the following propositions:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District, Wayne County, New York is hereby authorized
to undertake a capital improvement program consisting of: (i) the
construction of alterations, renovations and improvements to the North
Rose - Wolcott High School, the Leavenworth Middle School, the North
Rose Elementary School, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School, and
the Leavenworth Maintenance Garage, including site improvements for
various school purposes and other appurtenant and related
improvements, and other services incidental thereto, and (ii) the
construction of an addition to the North Rose – Wolcott High School,
including site improvements for various school purposes, the
acquisition and installation in and around the forgoing improvements
of original furnishings, equipment, machinery, and apparatus, and
other appurtenant and related improvements, and other services
incidental thereto, all at a total estimated cost of $21,023,500, such
cost being raised through the expenditure of up to $2,000,000 from the
District’s existing Capital Reserve Fund with the balance thereof being
raised by tax upon the taxable property of said School District to be
levied and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of
the Education Law, with such tax to be partially offset by State aid
available therefore, and in anticipation of such tax, by obligations of
said School District as may be necessary.
ABBREVIATED FORM TO APPEAR ON BALLOT
Shall the Proposition described in the notice of this meeting authorizing
the Board of Education the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District
to undertake a capital improvement program consisting of (i) the
construction of alterations, renovations and improvements to the North
Rose - Wolcott High School, the Leavenworth Middle School, the North
Rose Elementary School, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School, and
the Leavenworth Maintenance Garage, including site improvements for
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various school purposes and other appurtenant and related
improvements and other services incidental thereto, and (ii) the
construction, furnishing and equipping of an addition to the North Rose
– Wolcott High School, including site improvements for various school
purposes, and other appurtenant and related improvements, and other
services incidental thereto, for a total cost not to exceed $21,023,500,
and providing that such cost shall be raised by the expenditure of up to
$2,000,000 from the District’s existing Capital Reserve Fund with the
balance to be raised by a tax levy upon the taxable property of the
School District, to be collected in annual installments as provided in
Section 416 of the Education Law, and in anticipation of such tax, by
School District obligations, be approved?
5g. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Lucinda Miner reviewed Forum #3- Student Achievement, held the
UPDATE
previous night, January 8, in the High School Auditorium.
Approximately 40 people attended the meeting, and the topic of
discussion was the methods the district will use to help improve test
scores.
Mrs. Miner asked Board Members to schedule various committee
meetings.
5h. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Sam DeMuzio asked the board to schedule a workshop at 6:30pm, prior
to the next regularly scheduled board meeting on January 23, to discuss
the financial history of the district.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Clifford Parton 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 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 19, 2006.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mark Humbert 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 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 35
$494252.47
Warrant 36
$283250.04
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated October 12, November 16, and December 12, 14, 2006
and instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
10232
7935
11223
11340
10995
11525
10094
11547
9996
11156
8133
7c. SUBSTITUTES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
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approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file
with the District Clerk.
7d. 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 Policy Audit of December 2006 in addition to the
following:
#1211 – Students Serving as Ex Officio Board Members (new)
#3150 – School Volunteers (revised)
#4212 – Organization Chart (revised)
#5311, 5311R & 5311F – Safeguarding & Use of Credit Cards (new)
7e. CHANGES TO 2006-07
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the changes to the
2006-07 Academic Calendar as follows:
Add: January 29, 2007: Superintendent’s Conference Day
Change: March 16, 2007 Superintendent’s Conference Day to March 12,
2007
7f. APPOINT INTERNAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
AUDITOR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Michael L. Giess of Insero & Company,
1500 HSBC Plaza, Rochester, NY 14604, to perform the audit function
of the district.
7g. APPOINT NRE EXTRA-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
ACCT TREASURER
approves the appointment of Amy Shear as the Treasurer of the North
Rose Elementary School Extraclassroom Activity Account at a stipend
of $250.00 for the 2006-07 school year.
7h1 APPT. LT SUB TCHR.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
AMANDA DAWSON
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Amanda Dawson as a long term substitute
teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: English 7-12
Control #: Pending
Appointment Area: English
Start Date: January 2, 2007- February 9, 2007 to serve at the pleasure
of the Board
Salary: $34,629 prorated to time worked
7h2. APPT. CLEANER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
WILLIAM HENDRIX
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of William Hendrix as
a Cleaner, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 8 hrs./day,
$8.08/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $16,815 including
differentials, prorated to $7,955, effective January 10, 2007.
7h3. APPT. BUS DRIVER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
GEORGE E. McCALL JR.
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of George E. McCall,
Jr. as a Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5
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hrs/day, $10.88/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $11,190, prorated
to $6,283, effective January 10, 2007.
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7h4. APPT. AUTO MECHANIC/ Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BUS DRIVER
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MICHAEL BRIGGS
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Michael Briggs as
an Auto Mechanic/Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part
87 for 8 hrs/day, $13.52/hr. for a total annual salary of $28,118
including differentials, prorated to $13,302, effective January 10, 2007.
7h5. CO-CURRICULAR APPT.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following Co-Curricular appointment for the 2006-07
school year:
Name
Position
Salary
Step/Years
Debra Mathews
Bus Loader
$793
1
3
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items of interest were shared with the board:
Use of Facilities, Event Calendar, Superintendent Search Brochure,
Article from Post-Herald online, School Law Matters, The Advocate,
December 2006, 21st Century Grant Update, Rural Schools Association,
Position Statement, Four County SBA Legislative Position Papers,
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School January Newsletter
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No questions or comments were made.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Edward Magin 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 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 7:35pm for the purpose of discussing the
tenure proposal of a specific employee, to discuss negotiations with the
North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association and North Rose Wolcott
Service Employees' Association, and to discuss the employment history
of a particular person.
All guests left the meeting at this time.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to regular session at 9:45pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Melinda DeBadts moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, 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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:45pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education