NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    JANUARY 23, 2007
    6:30PM
    ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
    PRESENT
    Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert,
    Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, David Smith
    Elena LaPlaca, Sam DeMuzio, Lucinda Miner and 10 guests.
    ABSENT/EXCUSED
    Melinda DeBadts, Terri Smith
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 6:37pm 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, N. Henner,
    M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
    FINANCIAL HISTORY
    Sam DeMuzio initiated the workshop by providing board members with
    a handout of a spreadsheet that outlined the dates when various reserve
    funds were created to help manage district finances. He reported that
    at the end of 1995, when Charles Kortz began as Superintendent, the
    district received $56,000 less in revenues than expected to balance the
    expenses for that year. Mr. Kortz began a plan that guided the actions
    of the district to change the pattern of spending. He provided the
    district with the ability to react to any emergencies without further
    compromising the financial future of the district.
    With Board of Education approval, he created and funded reserve
    accounts such as the Capital Reserve, used to offset the cost of building
    repairs and renovations; the School Bus Capital Reserve, used to pay for
    school buses; Insurance Reserve, used to help pay general and liability
    insurance deductibles; Liability Reserve, used to help cover legal
    matters that would be beyond the coverage of district insurance
    policies; and, Employees Benefit Liability Reserve, used to cover retiree
    health care obligations.
    The district is in a good financial position. The accounts are funded to
    an acceptable level and the district can respond to an unforeseen
    expenditure or emergency. Mr. DeMuzio said that the way the district
    plans for budgets will be changing. He anticipates that this change will
    result in a lower tax levies in the future.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board.
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    High School Art Teachers Deborah Teska and Howard Skinner
    presented student artwork at this meeting. The work was submitted by
    district students in the Regional Scholastic Competition. The results of
    the competition were exceptional this year as 23 awards were won by
    High School students and 4 awards were presented to Middle School
    students. This exceptional artwork, consisting of drawings in various
    mediums, printmaking, and digital photography printed on innovative
    mediums, acrylic paintings, mixed media collage, computer art, and
    ceramics will be displayed in the 2007 Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition
    from February 4 through February 20, 2007 at the Bevier Gallery of the
    Rochester Institute of Technology.
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    Both teachers thanked the Board for their continued support of the art
    program in the district. They are proud of their students and the work
    they have been able to produce.
    4a. BUDGET COMMITTEE
    Mark Humbert reported that the committee has met with John
    Boogaard and Bill Rotenberg, Angela Kirkey, Kathy Hoyt, Mike Steve
    and Jerry Williams to discuss department budgetary needs as well as
    building level needs for 2007-08. Both Neil Thompson and Linda
    Haensch are scheduled to meet to discuss their building needs.
    4b. CAPITAL PROJECT
    Lucinda Miner reported that there would be an article in the
    Wednesday, January 24, 2007 edition of the
    Wayne County Star
    that
    outlines the capital project.
    4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
    No reports were given.
    4d. OTHER
    Mrs. Henner asked that the district website address be prominently
    displayed in the newsletter.
    5a. TENURE APPT.
    Edward Magin moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    JOHN BITTNER
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 appointment of John Bittner on tenure in the special
    subject area of School Counselor, effective February 11, 2007.
    5b. LTR. OF INTENT TO
    Clifford Parton moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    RETIRE: JUDITH CHAPIN
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 Judith D. Chapin, effective June 30, 2007.
    5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S
    Mrs. Miner spoke to the board about the need to create a position at the
    UPDATE
    High School. There is a need for Academic Intervention Services to
    reinforce instruction in English Language Arts and Math. Over fifty
    Freshman students scored less than a 3 on both ELA and Math tests.
    ADDITION TO AGENDA
    Nickoline Henner moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 addition to the agenda of January 23, 2007.
    CREATE LT SUBSTITUTE
    Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
    ENGLISH POSITION
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 creation of a long term substitute 1.0FTE English teaching position.
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    5d. BUSINESS ADMIN.
    No other report was made.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES
    David Smith 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 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 January 9, 2007.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, N. Henner,
    M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
    Consent Agenda item 7e – Budget Transfers was tabled during the
    Financial History Workshop.
    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 #38
    $140262.60
    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 January 4, 5, 11, 2007, and the Committee on
    PreSchool Special Education dated January 2, 2007, and instruct the
    Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
    following individuals identified by student number:
    11476
    8079
    6092
    7549
    6153
    9179
    8415
    7288
    10327
    5107
    7824
    7717
    11479
    11480
    11469
    11570
    11752
    11326
    9827
    9475
    11753
    11521
    9086
    9780
    10990
    7582
    8185
    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 Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for July 2006.
    7f. APPROVAL OF POLICY
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    #8411 EMERGENCY SCHOOL the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    CLOSING
    approves the following new policy:
    # 8411: Emergency School Closing: Extraordinary Condition
    Days/Student Attendance
    7g1. TERMINATION
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    REBECCA KENDT
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approve
    the termination of the employment of Rebecca Kendt as a Bus Driver on
    probationary status, effective December 12, 2006.
    7g2. APPROVAL OF LEAVE
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    OF ABSENCE – MELISSA
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    MINICHIELLO
    approves the unpaid child rearing leave of absence for Melissa
    Minichiello, effective approximately May 16 – June 30, 2007.
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    7g3. PERMANENT APPT.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    WILLIAM FORJONE
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the permanent appointment of William J. Forjone as a
    Maintenance/Groundsman effective January 23, 2007.
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minute, January
    2007 Enrollment Figures’
    Times of Wayne County
    article of January 15,
    2007,
    Wayne County Star
    article of January 17, 2007, 2006-07 Mid
    Year Report for Grants, Rural Schools Association Newsletter,
    The
    Advocate
    , January 2007
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
    No one had questions about any discussions at this meeting.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Clifford Parton moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 7:55pm for the purpose of discussing
    Negotiation strategies, and to discuss the employment of a particular
    person.
    Mr. Cahoon called for a short break. Elena LaPlaca and all guests left
    the meeting at this time. Lucinda Miner served as note taker for the
    remainder of the meeting.
    REGULAR SESSION
    The meeting returned to open session at 9:20pm.
    ADJOURNMENT
    Mark Humbert moved and David Smith seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, 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 9:34pm.
    _________________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
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