NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2007 7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts, Nickoline
Henner, Mark Humbert, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, David
Smith
Gary Alger, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 35 guests.
ABSENT/EXCUSED
Terri Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:16pm and led the pledge
of allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF 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 agenda of April 17, 2007.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke before the board.
3. PRESENTATION
Amy Plowe and Amanda Leffler provided video presentations of their
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Odyssey of the Mind classes to the board. Odyssey of the Mind is an
international educational program that provides problem-solving
opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Students
apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building
mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literacy
classics. They bring their solutions to competition on the local, state
and world level. The videos depicted North Rose Elementary students
proved their ability to adeptly apply a team approach to creatively
solving problems.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Colleen Hill and Jennifer Hayden, teachers at North Rose Elementary,
demonstrated new technology being used by teachers and students to
help improve student achievement.
School Island
is a web-based tool
that teachers can use to scrutinize curriculum content and skills
assessment. It uses student data to find gaps in instruction and in
student comprehension of the instruction. Students use it to answer
questions and the feedback helps teachers target the instruction to
student needs in both math and ELA classes. This website is available
for use for all K-12 students.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S RPTS. Sandy Boerman commented that she appreciated getting these reports.
4b. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Cliff Parton commended bus drivers for the getting students safely to
and from school on Monday when the weather was so bad and driving
was dangerous.
5a. LTR. OF INTENT TO
Nickoline Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
TO RETIRE: NANCY
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
FITZMAURICE
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith voted yes.
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5b. SUPT/BUS. ADMIN.
Cindy Miner started a discussion of the Business Administrator
position. She asked the Interim Business Administrator, Gary Alger, to
provide an overview of what it was like holding a shared position with
two districts.
Mr. Alger reported that it was a very difficult position to hold. He was
required to attend all board meetings from both districts, double
negotiations sessions, and to attend double planning for all district
capital project and other financial initiatives. The shared
responsibilities left no room for family obligations and he ended up not
being an effective administrator for either district.
5c. SUPERINTENDENT
Bob Cahoon reported that the board had a discussion on the next steps
SEARCH UPDATE
in the search for a superintendent in Executive Session prior to the
regular meeting. No decisions were made and there was nothing to
report. The board will be scheduling another meeting to discuss
strategy.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
David Smith 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 Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2007.
6b. MEETING MINUTES
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 Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2007.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Sandra Boerman 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.
Agenda item #7g3 was amended prior to approval. Mrs. Sicienski’s
request for leave of absence will extend through the end of the 2007-08
school year rather than through april 30, 2008.
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 #56
187391.22
7b RECOMMENDATIONS OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CSE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated March 29, 30, 2007 and April 3, 4, 2007, and instruct
the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
11199
9988
10596
10597
10595
11812
10421 10281
9386
11721
11064
11346
7632
9299
8096 8097
6124
10323
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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. APPROVAL OF HS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
MUSIC ELECTIVE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the course entitled, Percussion Ensemble commencing in
September 2007, depending on enrollment.
7e. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DISPOSE OF PROPERTY/
the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law,
SEEK SEALED BIDS
authorizes the Business Administrator to declare school buses #166,
167, 168, 169, 170 and 171 as excess, and to advertise for sealed bids for
the sale of the 6 school buses, and/or use them as trade-ins towards the
purchase of new buses.
7f. NEW POLICY #7616
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
USE OF AVERSIVE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
INTERVENTIONS
approves Policy #7616 – Use of Aversive Interventions.
7g1. APPT LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BARBARA COLEMAN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Barbara Coleman 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: Permanent N. K, 1-6
Start Date: April 16 – June 24, 2007 to serve at the pleasure of the
Board
Salary: Step 1A, $34,629 prorated to time worked
7g2. APPT LT SUB
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SAMUEL SOCHIA
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the appointment of Samuel E. Sochia 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: Initial 7-12 Mathematics Control #: 69897071
Appointment Area: Mathematics
Start Date: May 17 – June 24, 2007 to serve at the pleasure of the Board
Salary: Step 1A, $34,629 prorated to time worked
7g3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves a child rearing leave of absence for Shannan Sicienski
effective September 1, 2007 (or the first day of school for teachers)
through September 1, 2008.
7g4 PERMANENT APPTS
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 Michael Briggs as an Auto
Mechanic/Bus Driver, effective April 25, 2007.
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 Gary Himes as a Bus Driver,
effective April 25, 2007.
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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 Ralph Mann as a Bus Driver,
effective April 25, 2007.
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 Robin Slyter as a School
Monitor, effective April 25, 2007.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items of information were shared with the board:
Use of Facilities, Florentine Hendrick Elementary School April
Newsletter, North Rose Elementary School April Newsletter
9 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kari Durham rebuked the board for not having made a decision on the
future of the superintendent’s position. She was adamant that the
Board come to a decision soon as the district would be lacking any
leadership at all now that the Business Administrator’s position is also
vacant.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
David Smith 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 Executive Session at 8:13pm for the specific purpose of
discussing tenure recommendations and to discuss a matter pertaining
to an employment contract.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to Regular Session at 9:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
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 adjournment of the meeting at 9:03pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education
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