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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
    MARCH 6, 2007
    8:00PM
    MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE 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 7
    guests.
    ABSENT/EXCUSED
    Terri Smith
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 8:00pm and led the
    pledge of allegiance.
    1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    Melinda DeBadts 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 agenda of March 6, 2007.
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS
    No one spoke to the Board
    3. PRESENTATIONS
    No presentations were made
    Bob Cahoon thanked the members of the Capital Project Committee,
    Sam DeMuzio and Cindy Miner for all of the hard work done to get the
    Capital Project approved. It is a job well done.
    4a. BUDGET COMMITTEE
    Ed Magin reported that the Budget Committee is continuing to meet to
    crunch numbers. He feels that the committee’s work is very productive.
    They are waiting for work from the Governor on state aid figures.
    Report to be given during the Superintendent’s/Business
    Administrator’s Update.
    4b NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
    Ed Magin reported on the first meeting with the North Rose Wolcott
    Service Employees' Association to start the process of negotiating for a
    successor agreement.
    Bob Cahoon reported on a meeting with the North Rose Wolcott
    Teachers' Association. He reported that some process has been made
    and there is tentative agreement on some items.
    4c &d OTHER GOOD NEWS
    No reports were given.
    5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
    David Smith moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
    RETIRE: CAROL BEACHNER
    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 Beachner, effective June 30, 2007.5b.
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    SUPERINTENDENT’S/
    Mrs. Miner reported on the Community Forum that took place prior to
    BUSINESS ADMIN. UPDATE
    the Board Meeting. The discussed the development of the current
    budget and sought community input into the process. They discussed
    the major expense categories and also looked at the proposed revenue
    streams. The discussed teaching and support positions.
    Mr. DeMuzio reported that final state aid figures will help bring the
    budget development process to fruition. Preliminary figures from the
    Governor’s proposed budget are favorable and will help to finalize a
    budget that the Board feels will be good for education and good for
    taxpayers.
    Mrs. Miner reported that she had met with representatives from Pepsi
    to discuss the pouring rights contract that allows them to stock the
    drink vending machines in all school buildings. In order to comply
    with the new Nutrition Policy, carbonated drinks will be phased out
    except for a machine at the High School that will contain diet soda.
    Other selections will be flavored waters in the machines throughout the
    district.
    6a. MEETING MINUTES
    Melinda DeBadts moved Sandra Boerman and 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 February 13, 2007.
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    Clifford Parton 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 following Warrants:
    Warrant 44
    $357800.28
    Warrant 46
    $1009.68
    Warrant 47
    $259116.52
    7a. WARRANTS
    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 January 17, February 6, 8, 2007, and the Committee
    on PreSchool Special Education dated February 6, 2007 and instruct
    the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
    following individuals identified by student number:
    10799 8422
    8473 7504 9082 9083
    10075 8423 10662
    9866
    10333 11320 11426 11721 11722
    11053
    7b. 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.
    7C. TREASURER’S REPORTS
    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 Extraclassroom, Activity Report,
    Budget Status Report, and the Revenue Status Report for September,
    2006.
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    7d. EXTRACLASSROOM
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    ACTIVITY FUNDS FINANCIAL the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    REPORT
    approves the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report for the
    year ending June 30, 2006.
    7f1 APPT. LT SUB AIS
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    TEACHER: AMANDA DAWSON the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the appointment of Amanda Dawson as a long term substitute
    ELA 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 - June 30, 2007
    Salary: $34,629 prorated to time worked
    7f2. PERMANENT APPTS.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    NENA BARNES
    the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the permanent appointment of Nena Barnes as a Food Service
    Helper, effective March 7, 2007.
    RICHARD HANAMAN
    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 Richard Hanaman as a Bus
    Driver, effective March 7, 2007.
    MARY HUNTER
    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 Mary Hunter as a Bus Driver,
    effective March 7, 2007.
    WENDY GODEK
    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 Wendy Godek as a Bus Driver,
    effective March 7, 2007.
    LLOYD DURHAM
    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 Lloyd Durham as a Bus Driver,
    effective March 7, 2007.
    DEB McQUOWN
    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 Deb McQuown as a School
    Monitor, effective March 7, 2007.
    JAN McDORMAN
    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 Jan McDorman as a Senior
    Clerk Typist, effective March 13, 2007.
    7f3. VOLUNTEER COACHES
    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 volunteer coaches for the 2006-07
    school year.
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    Name
    Position
    Jon LaValley
    Golf Program
    Jay Reynolds
    Baseball Program
    Bob Crumb
    Baseball Program
    Rob Yarrow
    Softball Program
    Gary Lockwood
    Softball Program
    John Budinock
    Softball Program
    8. INFORMATION ITEMS
    The following items were shared with the Board:
    Florentine Hendrick Elementary School SDM Meeting Minutes,
    March/April Calendar, NRE News, The Advocate, February 2007, Use
    of Facilities
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
    No one commented on discussions that took place during this meeting.
    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, 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 8:40pm for the purpose of discussing the
    discipline of a particular person.
    All guests left the meeting at this time. The District Clerk continued to
    participate in the meeting.
    REGULAR SESSION
    The meeting returned to Regular Session at 8:47pm.
    10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Clifford Parton 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, 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 March 6, 2007.
    10b. 3020-a TEACHER
    Edward Magin moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
    DISCIPLINE
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
    DETERMINATION
    N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby determines the
    charges as amended in Education Law Section 3020-a Proceeding No.
    7091 by finding the teacher guilty as charged and fixing the penalty as a
    fine in the amount of $2,000 to be deducted from the teacher’s net pay
    in equal installments to be determined by the Superintendent of
    Schools based on the number of remaining payroll periods in the 2006-
    07 school year from which such fine may be deducted following this
    action. In any event, the full amount of such fine shall be due mo later
    than June 30, 2007.
    10c. POLL WORKERS FOR
    Melinda DeBadts moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
    CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE
    motion. 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, approve
    the following individuals to work at the March 5, 2007 Capital Project
    Vote to serve at Chief Inspectors of Election, Inspectors of Election,
    Assistant Clerks and Voting Machine Custodian.
    Name
    $/hr.
    Name
    $/hr.
    Elizabeth Cotten
    $7.15
    Betty Davenport
    $7.15
    Dorothy Crane
    $7.15
    Fred Durbin
    $7.15
    Russell Bailey
    $7.15 James Ryan
    $7.15
    David MacDougall
    $50.00/machine
    10d APPT. CHAIR FOR VOTE
    Sandra Boerman 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,
    appoints Lucinda Miner as Chairman of the Capital Project Vote on
    March 5, 2007.
    10e. MEMORANDUM OF
    Clifford Parton moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
    UNDERSTANDING W/
    motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
    NRWSEA
    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,
    authorizes the Superintendent and Board President to execute a
    Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the North
    Rose – Wolcott Service Employees’ association to pay each senior
    custodian an additional stipend of $2,500 for the remainder of the
    2006-07 school year. The agreement may be extended upon mutual
    agreement. This Memorandum is on file with the District Clerk.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
    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 executive session at 8:50pm for the purpose of discussing the
    employment of a particular person and to discuss Superintendent
    candidates..
    Elena LaPlaca left the meeting at this time.
    REGULAR SESSION
    The meeting returned to Regular Session at 10:50pm.
    ADJOURNMENT
    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 the adjournment of the meeting at 10:50pm.
    _______________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
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