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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 8, 2007
7:00PM
AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT
Sandra Boerman ( 7:30pm), Robert Cahoon, Melinda DeBadts,
Nickoline Henner, Mark Humbert (7:15pm), Edward Magin, Clifford
Parton, David Smith, Terri Smith (7:30pm)
Gary Alger, Elena LaPlaca, Lucinda Miner and approximately 40
guests.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Cahoon called the meeting to order at 7:06pm and led the
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF
Lucinda Miner commenced the presentation of the proposed 2007-08
budget by introducing the Board of Education, and then she introduced
the two candidates who are running for board seats: Ora Rothfuss III,
and Katherine DeAngelis. Both individuals read prepared statements
outlining their interest in becoming board members.
Mrs. Miner provided an extensive evaluation of district initiatives
taking place this year to meet Board of Education goals this year.
She presented the details of the proposed 2007-08 budget and then
asked for questions.
Mr. Joe Young of Butler asked if the district anticipated receiving the
amount of aid that the state promised. The answer is yes, we will be
receiving the amount indicated from the Governor.
Mr. David Dreschler wanted to know if there were any figures on what
would have been eliminated from the budget if the 10.12% increase in
state aid were not received. Gary Alger, Interim Business
Administrator reported that he was unable to answer that question as
the budget was built upon the assurance that the district would receive
the aid. Mr. D then asked if it is customary for the district to share with
the public exactly how much of the current year budget had been spent
and what the projected fund balance might be. Again Mr. Alger
reported that he did not know the practices of this district, but that he
was able to provide those figures, if asked.
Mr. Joe Young asked when students would receive textbooks on a disc
rather than paper copies as has been done for so many years. Dr. John
Boronkay Director of Curriculum answered that some textbooks
companies are starting to produce the tomes on disc, but it is a slow
transition.
Mrs. Miner spoke of the recently published graduation rates that were
published in newspapers. She explained how those rates were
calculated and how the district has to continue to count students in the
Cohort group (i.e., the list of students who entered 9
th
grade each year),
whether they were dropouts, in a hospital, were late graduates, received
a GED, went to jail, lacked credits to stay with their group or were not
attending school due to pregnancy.
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1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Melinda DeBadts 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, T. 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 May 8, 2007.
Mr. Cahoon reported that he was changing the agenda and was moving
items from Agenda item 8.
Superintendents Search Update
to this
portion of the meeting.
8a. OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT Mark Humbert moved and Nickoline Henner seconded the following
LUCINDA MINER
motion. The vote was as follows: M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert,
E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes, S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, C. Parton, T.
Smith voted no. The motion carried.
RESOLVED that the Board of Education will offer employment as
Superintendent of Schools to Lucinda Miner; and authorize David
Smith and Edward Magin, in consultation with the school attorney, to
negotiate a proposed contract with Lucinda Miner; and, if they are able
to negotiate a contract, to bring the contract back for the Board’s
consideration and approval or disapproval.
Due to the fact that this resolution passed, Agenda items 8b and 8c
were not voted on.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Paul Statskey provided the board with a synopsis of PTSA activities in
the district since the last board meeting.
Ray Correll thanked the board for the decision they made to offer
employment to Mrs. Miner. He also praised the budget.
Dic Lasher thanked the board for all the hard work they do. He
mentioned that Mrs. Miner raised a significant amount of money for
the Wayne County Jail. He also raised concerns about elderly and fixed
income taxpayers. He asked the board to be mindful of these members
of the community as they develop budgets.
Sue Malone, President of the North Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association
read a letter of support for Mrs. Miner that was endorsed by the
teaching staff at North Rose Elementary School.
4a. NEGOTATIONS UPDATE
This report will be given in Executive Session.
4b. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mrs. Miner reported that the design phase of the new Capital Project
has started at both the NSS and High School.
She reported on the DWI reenactment that she witnesses at the Red
Creek School District. She commended June Muto and Tpr. Ben
Kauder for the hours of work they had put into making the program
successful
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Mrs. Miner reported that North Rose - Wolcott students had received
nominations for the Starts of Tomorrow for the Rochester Region.
Citing both individual students and student orchestra, she said that
receiving the nomination itself was a great honor for our students.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the following
RETIRE; JUDY CHAPIN
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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 intent to retire from Judith
D. Chapin, effective June 30, 2007.
5b. BUSINESS ADMIN. UPDATE
Gary Alger provided the board with a copy of the budget status
report. He said that he felt that it was more comprehensive than the
board has seen in some time. He also responded, when asked by
Clifford Parton, that he expects that all Treasurers’ Reports will be up-
to-date by the last meeting in June. He felt that the next school year
would start out with current reports.
5c. POLICY FIRST READING
New policies were given to the board for a first reading. They are
encouraged to call the Superintendent with questions.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Mark Humbert moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
APRIL 17, 2007
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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 17, 2007.
APRIL 25, 2007
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, T. 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 25, 2007.
7 CONSENT AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
motions. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T.
Smith 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 # 59
$599021.64
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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 April 19, 20, 26, 2007, and instruct the Superintendent
to implement the recommendations on behalf of the following
individuals identified by student number:
9571
11707 9465 9510
11242
11617 11684
10251
9604
9092 9954 10495 11523
10198 9661
10253
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 TRESURER’S REPORTS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
NOVEMBER 2006-REVISED
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves revised Treasurer’s Report and Extraclassroom Activity
Report for November 2006.
DECEMBER 2006
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 December 2006.
JANUARY 2007
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 January 2007.
EXTRACLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DECEMBER 2006
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Extraclassroom Activity Report for December 2006.
EXTRACLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
JANUARY 2007
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Extraclassroom Activity Report for January 2007.
7e. OVERNIGHT FIELD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TRIP FOR FLBA
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club
overnight field trip to Syracuse, NY on May 21 – 22, 2007, with
transportation provided by the district. Tammy and Tim Anderson will
serve as chaperones and the trip will be paid for by fundraising and
through the FBLA treasury.
7f. CAPITAL PROJECT
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
BOND RESOLUTION
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WAYNE
COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE "DISTRICT") AUTHORIZING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, RENOVATIONS
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DISTRICT'S EXISTING FACILITIES;
ESTIMATING THE TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $21,023,500;
APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $19,023,500 IN SERIAL BONDS OF THE
DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.
York (the "District") on March 5, 2007 approved a proposition (the
"Proposition") authorizing the Board of Education (the "Board") of the
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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 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 foregoing improvements
of original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and other
appurtenant and related improvements, and other services incidental
thereto (collectively, the "Project"), all at a total estimated cost of
$21,023,500, such cost to be raised through the expenditure of up to
$2,000,000 from the District's existing Capital Reserve Fund, with the
balance thereof to be raised by a tax upon the taxable property of the
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 the District as may be necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Board, acting as lead agency under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations thereunder
("SEQRA"), has previously determined that the actions to be
undertaken as part of the Project would not have a significant impact on
the environment, and issued negative declarations to such effect under
SEQRA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
DISTRICT HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than
two-thirds of all its members), AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The District is hereby authorized to undertake the
Project, 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 foregoing improvements of original furnishings, equipment,
machinery, apparatus and other appurtenant and related
improvements, and other services incidental thereto, and to issue up to
$19,023,500 principal amount of serial bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant
to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of
the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law") to finance
the estimated cost of said specific objects or purposes.
SECTION 2. It is hereby determined that the aggregate maximum
estimated cost of the aforesaid specific objects or purposes is
$21,023,500, said amount is hereby appropriated therefor and the plan
for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of the
$19,023,500 in serial bonds of the District authorized to be issued
pursuant to this Resolution, or bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of such serial bonds, and expenditure of $2,000,000 from
the District's existing Capital Reserve Fund, as authorized by the
Proposition.
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SECTION 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific objects or purposes is thirty (30)
years, pursuant to subdivision a.97. of Section 11.00 of the Law.
SECTION 4. The temporary use of available funds of the District,
not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the
same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized
pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Law, for the capital purposes
described in Section 1 of this Resolution. This Resolution shall
constitute a declaration of official intent to reimburse the expenditures
authorized by Section 1 hereof with the proceeds of the Bonds and bond
anticipation notes authorized herein, as required by United States
Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2.
SECTION 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this Resolution
and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds
shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the
Law and said serial bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District,
payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the
real property within the District without legal or constitutional
limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of the District are
hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal
and interest on said serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and
provisions shall be made annually in the budget of the District by
appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the Bonds
and bond anticipation notes to mature in such year and (b) the payment
of interest to be due and payable in such year.
SECTION 6. Subject to the provisions of this Resolution and of the
Law, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30.00 relative to the
authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes or the renewals
of said obligations and of Section 21.00, Section 50.00, Section 54.90,
Sections 56.00 through 60.00 and Sections 62.10 and 63.00 of the Law,
the powers and duties of the Board relative to authorizing serial bonds
and bond anticipation notes including without limitation the
determination of whether to issue bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service, and all matters incidental thereto and
prescribing the terms, form and contents as to the sale and issuance of
bonds herein authorized and of any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation
notes, are hereby delegated to the President of the Board, the chief
fiscal officer of the District. The delegation of authority to the President
of the Board contained in this Section shall include the authority to
determine whether to issue and sell the Bonds in a private sale to the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York in accordance with
Section 57.00(a) of the Law. In connection with, and in order to
effectuate any such private sale of the Bonds to the Dormitory Authority
of the State of New York pursuant to Section 57.00(a) of the Law, the
President of the Board is hereby further authorized to execute one or
more loan agreements, financing agreements and/or any other
agreements with or for the benefit of the Dormitory Authority of the
State of New York, including any amendments thereto and any
instruments, certificates or other documents in connection therewith.
Further, pursuant to subdivision b. of Section 11.00 of the Law, in the
event that bonds to be issued for one or more of the objects or purposes
authorized by this Resolution are combined for sale, pursuant to
subdivision c. of Section 57.00 of the Law, with bonds to be issued for
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one or more objects or purposes authorized by other resolutions of the
Board, then the power of the Board to determine the "weighted average
period of probable usefulness" (within the meaning of subdivision a. of
Section 11.00 of the Law) for such combined objects or purposes is
hereby delegated to the President of the Board, as the chief fiscal officer
of the District.
SECTION 7. The President of the Board is hereby further
authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be
necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the bonds
authorized by this Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation thereof, as excludable from gross income for Federal
income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and to designate the bonds
authorized by this Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation thereof, if applicable, as "qualified tax-exempt bonds" in
accordance with Section 265(b)(3)(B)(i) of the Code.
SECTION 8. The intent of this Resolution is to give the President of
the Board sufficient authority to execute those applications,
agreements, instruments, certificates or to do any similar acts necessary
or in the opinion of the President of the Board advisable to effect the
issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds or bond anticipation notes
without resorting to further action of this Board.
SECTION 9. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
cause a copy of this Resolution to be published in full in the Wayne
County Star, official newspaper of the District for legal notices, together
with a notice of the District in substantially the form provided in
Section 81.00 of the Law.
SECTION 10. The validity of the bonds authorized by this
Resolution and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of
said bonds may be contested only if:
(a)
such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for
which the District is not authorized to expend money; or
(b)
the provisions of law which should be complied with at the
date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied
with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication;
or
(c)
such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions
of the constitution.
7g. APPT. CONSTRUCTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
MANAGEMENT FIRM
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute a Memorandum of
Agreement between the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District
and Christa Construction Inc., 119 Victor Heights Parkway, Victor, NY
14564 in the amount of $995,000 for Capital Project Construction
Management services.
7h1. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BRENT GINGERICH
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accept
the resignation of Brent Gingerich as a Teaching Assistant, effective
June 30, 2007.
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7h2. APPT. CHAIR OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
ANNUAL MEETING
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
appoints Elizabeth Cotton as the Chairperson of the Annual
Meeting/Budget Vote on May 15, 2007.
7h3. APPT. POLL WORKERS
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 work at the May 15, 2007 Budget
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
Elisabeth Coman
$7.15
Russell Bailey
$7.15
James Ryan
$7.15
Lillian Strong
$7.15
Doris LaValley
$7.15
Florence Chapin $7.15
David MacDougall $50.00/machine
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S
This item was moved to the beginning of the meeting.
SEARCH UPDATE
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were shared with the Board:
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School May Newsletter, North Rose
Elementary School Newsletter’, The Advocate, April 2007, WFL BOCES
Newsletter, Use of Facilities, May Calendar
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one had questions about discussions held during the meeting.
11a ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
David Smith moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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 May 8, 2007.
11b ARCHITECT’S AGMT.
Edward Magin moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
SEI DESIGN GROUP
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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 to sign a Standard Form of Agreement
Between Owner and Architect between the North Rose - Wolcott
Central School District and SEI Design Group, 1108 University Ave,
Rochester, NY, to provide architectural services at 7% of construction
cost for new construction and 9% of construction costs for
alterations/renovations for the Capital Project approved by voters on
March 5, 2007.
11c LTR OF INTENT TO
David Smith moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
RETIRE: ANITA CLARK
The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.
Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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, accepts
with thanks for years of service, the letter of intent to retire from Anita
Clark, effective June 30, 2007.
11d CO-CURRICULAR APPT.
Edward Magin 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, T. Smith voted
yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approve
the following individuals as Odyssey of the Mind Advisors for the 2006-
07 school year.
Name
Salary
Step/Years
Amy Plowe
$519
1
1
Amanda Leffler
$519
1
1
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Melinda DeBadts moved and Mark Humbert seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, M. Humbert, E. Magin, C. Parton, D. Smith, T. 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 8:25pm for the purpose of discussing
specific tenure recommendations, contract negotiations with North
Rose Wolcott Teachers' Association and North Rose Wolcott Service
Employees' Association, and to discuss the employment of a particular
person.
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to Regular Session at 10:50pm
ADJOURNMENT
Clifford Parton 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, D. Smith, T. 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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