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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
7:00 PM
ROOM #210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT:
Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Kelly
Ferrente, Ora Rothfuss (7:10)
Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and 12 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Lucinda Miner, Mindy DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Cliff Parton
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and led the pledge of
allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF
K. DeAngelis moved and J. Buckalew seconded the following motion.
AGENDA:
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, O. Rothfuss voted yes.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS:
No one spoke to the Board at this time.
3. PRESENTATION:
There were no presentations
.
4a. ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative reports were shared with the Board.
REPORTS:
Principal Michelle Sullivan gave an overview of the pass system
that is used at the Middle School. An area in the student planner is
designated for use as a hall pass when the student initiates the request
to leave the classroom. When a teacher requests that the student goes
to another room, he or she gives the student a blue pass. The goal is to
keep the student accountable by always having a pass.
Mrs. Muto mentioned that everything is in place for the Rachel’s
Challenge event which will come to our District on September 20, 2007.
4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mr. Rothfuss reported that the School Board Member training
OF THE DISTRICT:
he recently attended in Buffalo was very worthwhile. The training
focused on the interaction between Board members and their
Superintendents, and how members work together on a School Board.
The training also covered some legal issues. Mr. Rothfuss urged other
new members to attend this workshop in the future if the opportunity
arises.
The JV and Varsity Soccer teams recently raised over $1,300.00 by
holding car washes in two locations for a community service project.
The profit will benefit a child of a past NR-W High School soccer player
with health problems.
President Ed Magin gave kudos to Bill Kallush, Ed Pendleton and Bob
Magin for their participation in the PTSA/Community Forum which
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was held September 10, 2007. The forum focused on transportation
issues, and many fine ideas and concerns were voiced. It was a very
positive and worthwhile event.
4d. OTHER
Discussion on the multiple forms that parents are requested to fill out
arose. If a family has children in more than one building, information
in the past needed to be returned for each building.
School Master
, the
new student management system being used this year, addresses this
concern. The program is able to store and retrieve data more easily by
family unit.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
There was no report given.
UPDATE:
5b. BUSINESS
Mr. Magin reported on busing situations from the first days of
ADMINISTRATOR’S
school. Buses ran very late the first few days for various reasons.
UPDATE:
Things seem to be running more smoothly as schedules and routines
are become familiar. Emergency busing situations are being dealt with
on a one by one basis. There was conversation on whether to alter the
timing when the transportation form is mailed to parents next year,
and whether
Connect Ed
, our telephone notification system, could be
used to notify parents of children on a late bus.
Bob Magin mentioned that the services provided by Business
Administrative Consultant Gary Alger are a great asset to him. Mr.
Alger provides a wonderful resource for our District.
The scheduled audit by Mr. Wager’s office will take place within a few
weeks.
The Pool Pak has caused some trouble. Experts will be recruited to
repair the Pool Pak, and ensure that the ideal water temperature/air
temperature is maintained.
The High School bells that ring for changing classes have not been
working properly. A panel may need to be replaced, and an estimate of
repair cost will be submitted.
5c. POLICY FIRST
New policies were given to the board for a first reading. They are
READING:
encouraged to call the Superintendent with questions.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
B. Cahoon moved and O. Rothfuss seconded the following motion.
August 28, 2007
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, O. Rothfuss 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 August 28, 2007, with a correction to
item #4a., Board members to gather books for inner-city kids.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Before approving the Consent Agenda, item #7c. Request for
Transportation was reviewed. Although desirous of accommodating the
transportation of children to private schools, the safety of children
riding buses is always of top priority and warranted discussion.
K. DeAngelis moved and B. Cahoon seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, O. Rothfuss voted yes.
7a. WARRANTS:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the following Warrant:
Warrant #008
$701,038.85
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. REQUEST FOR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TRANSPORTATION:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the request of Ms. Darlene DePew that transportation for her
children be provided to attend Maranatha Christian School in the town
of Lyons, New York for the 2007-2008 school year, based on
availability and bus routing, according to school policy.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the request of Ms. Cindy Jackson that transportation for her
child be provided to attend Maranatha Christian School in the town of
Lyons, New York for the 2007-2008 school year, based on availability
and bus routing, according to school policy.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the request of Ms. Tania Wells that transportation for her
children be provided to attend Maranatha Christian School in the town
of Lyons, New York for the 2007-2008 school year, based on
availability and bus routing, according to school policy.
7d1. APPOINT INTERNAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CLAIMS AUDITOR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MELANIE GEIL:
appoints Melanie Geil as the Internal Claims Auditor, effective
September 10, 2007.
7d2. RESIGNATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HS MATH TEACHER
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
AMY BOUCHER:
the resignation of Amy Boucher, High School Math Teacher, effective
October 30, 2007 or before if a suitable replacement can be found.
7d3. RESIGNATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
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SCHOOL MONITOR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
CAROLINE DEWATERS:
the resignation of Caroline DeWaters, School Monitor, effective
September 5, 2007.
7d4. CO-CURRICULAR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
APPOINTMENT
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
RESIGNATION
the resignation of Scott Cunningham from his Co-Curricular
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM:
appointment as Bus Loader at the Middle School, effective August 29,
2007.
7d5. APPOINT HIGH SCHOOL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
MATHEMATICS TCHR.
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MICHELLE BESHTY:
approves the three year probationary appointment of Michelle Beshty
as Mathematics teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
Certification: Initial
Adolescent Mathematics 5-12
MS
Extension 5-6
Tenure Area: Mathematics
Probationary Period: September
10, 2007 – September 9, 2010
September 11, 2007 – September 10, 2010
Salary: $35,000
7d6. APPOINT FOOD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation
SERVICE HELPER
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
WENDI BARNES:
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Wendi Barnes as a
Food Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check,
according to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87, for
$8.25/hr., 3 hrs./day, 10 months/year, $4,653 annual salary prorated
to start date, effective September 12, 2007.
7d7. MIDDLE SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CO-CURRICULAR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
APPOINTMENTS:
approves the following Co-Curricular appointment for the 2007-2008
school year:
Name
Position
Step Year
Salary
Heather Pawlak Bus Loader
1
1
$802.00 (Prorated)
Amy Lynch
Yearbook Advisor 3
7
$1,250.00
8a. Job Description of Transportation Supervisor was shared with the Board.
8b. Job Description of Head Bus Driver was shared with the Board.
8c. Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter for September 2007 was shared with the Board.
8d. The Preliminary District Treasurer’s Cash Report for June 30, 2007 was shared with the Board.
8e. The NRE News for Septebmer 2007 was shared with the Board.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one addressed the Board at this time.
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10a. ADDITIONS TO
R. Cahoon moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
AGENDA:
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, O. Rothfuss 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 September 11, 2007.
10b. APPOINTMENT
O. Rothfuss moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
CORRECTION
The vote was unanimous. R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, E. Magin, O.
SCHOOL PSYCH.
Rothfuss, K. Ferrente, J. Buckalew voted yes.
EMILY DARROW:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the three year probationary appointment of Emily Darrow,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Pending
Tenure Area: School Psychologist
Probationary Period: September 4, 2007-September 3, 2010
Salary: $35,000
$38,500
ADJOURNMENT
R. Cahoon moved and O. Rothfuss seconded the following motion. The
vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Ferrente, O. Rothfuss 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 7:56 pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education