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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
7:00 PM
ROOM #210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT:
Edward Magin, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Mindy DeBadts (8:00),
Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss, III
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and 15 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Judi Buckalew
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and led the pledge of
allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF
C. Parton moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
AGENDA:
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, N.
Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss voted yes.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS:
No one spoke to the Board at this time.
3. PRESENTATION:
There were no presentations.
4a. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Ed Magin complimented all those who were involved in bringing the
OF THE DISTRICT:
Rachel’s Challenge program to our District. The program made a big impact
on our students and was a great success. The message of the program revolved
around the theme of “little acts of kindness.” A select group of High School
students who named themselves ‘Friends for Rachel’ gathered for an hour with
the program trainer, and talked about implementation of the program in our
school. The group discussed how to ‘keep the chain reaction going’ and spoke
about programs for new students who enter our District, as well as how to
recognize students for doing positive things. Many High School students
returned to attend the evening presentation that was given for the community.
4b. RESOLUTION REQUEST-
Board members who wish to have input regarding this topic will want
SUPPORT REGARDING
to pass along their thoughts to a school district who has a voting
ELIGIBILTIY OF A
delegate. This item will be re-visited by the Board again in the near
BOCES TO APPLY FOR
future.
EXCEL AID:
4c. LETTER FROM
The Board discussed the letter sent from Congressman Michael Arcuri.
CONGRESS REGARDING
The state budget may be a real concern this year. State aid funding may not be
REAUTHORIZATION OF
as much as it was last year.
THE NO CHILD LEFT
BEHIND ACT:
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4d. PTSA REPORT:
Mrs. Kari Durham mentioned that there were 130 people in attendance for the
evening presentation of Rachel’s Challenge. There will be an article in the
newspaper to summarize the event.
The PTSA continues to support open houses at each school.
Mrs. Durham stated that there are currently 60 members in the PTSA, the goal
is to reach 100 members.
The first Community Forum of the 2007-08 school year, which focused on
transportation, was a big success. The second Community Forum is to be held
on October 1, 2007, and the topic will be “Communication between Parents
and Teachers.” The PTSA will sponsor a reception before the Forum honoring
Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants.
The PTSA and Board of Education will co-sponsor the reception for newly
hired employees and 2006/2007 District retirees. The reception is scheduled
for October 9, 2007 at 6:45 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
There was discussion regarding the job descriptions of Transportation
UPDATE:
Supervisor and Head Bus Driver. The current alignment of positions is
working well in our District, and is appropriate for our size. Therefore, a Head
Bus Driver position will not be looked into at this time, as per Board
recommendation.
The Board will look forward to a presentation on October 23,
2007 from Dr.
Joseph Marinelli, District Superintendent of Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES.
Mrs. Miner mentioned that each year SUNY Oswego offers various
Administration courses. In one of them, a team is created that comprises 3-4
teachers from various districts. Superintendents from each school are asked to
supply an issue for the team to work on and solve. This year, Mrs. Miners’
issue was chosen. A team comprising of Jennifer Hayden from North Rose-
Wolcott, and teachers from Romulus, Newark and Pal-Mac will work to solve
how our District can effectively and efficiently support low performing
students entering ninth grade in order to prevent students from falling off of
the radar and increase the graduation rate.
5b. BUSINESS
Bob Magin reported that Ray Wager’s office and the New York State
ADMINISTRATOR’s
Comptrollers office will begin auditing this next week.
UPDATE:
Pool Pak maintenance men have repaired the Pool Pak, and it is performing
very well. The water temperature of the pool is not warm enough. The
problem is in the way the water is heated, and is not a Pool Pak problem. The
Pool Pak will be addressed with our Capital Project.
The bells in the High School have been repaired and are working well.
Replacement of a panel was not necessary.
Bob Magin reported that he recently attended a valuable seminar dealing with
the best practices to use for extra classroom activity funds.
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There were questions asked and discussion arose on the cogeneration system
contract that the District holds. The service contract will be investigated.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
O. Rothfuss moved and R. Cahoon seconded the following motion.
September 11, 2007
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.
Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton and 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 September 11, 2007, with corrections as stated.
Before approval of the consent agenda, there was discussion on item #7e.
Transportation Cooperation Agreement.
It was mentioned that enrollment is going down by 20/30 students each year.
This trend is happening to all districts in rural areas. The topic of enrollment
figures verses state aid received was discussed.
There was discussion on implementing the goals for the District.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
O. Rothfuss moved and N. Henner seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.
Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton and 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 #011
$601,622.49
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. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
FROM CPSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Pre School Special Education dated
September 11, 2007, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by student
number:
11885
11835
11758
11871
7d. APPROVAL OF POLICIES:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following policies:
Policy #7615-
Provision of Special Education services to nonpublic
school students with disabilities who are parentally
placed
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Policy #7530 –
Child abuse and neglect/maltreatment
(
replacement
)
7e. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TRANSPORTATION
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
COOPERATION AGREEMENT: Transportation Cooperation Agreement made by and among participating
school districts, pursuant to section 1709[25][b] and [g] of the Education Law
and section 119-o of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of
establishing the terms for cooperative transportation services within the region
comprising the participating school districts.
7f. DONATION TO DISTRICT:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
donation of wood mulch from Mr. Dan Yates to be used by the Physical
Education Department on the Project Adventure Course.
7g1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
KIMBERLY WHITCOMB
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with thanks
for years of service, the resignation of Kimberly Whitcomb, High School
Counseling Secretary, effective October 10, 2007.
7g2. LETTER OF RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DAVID STRUCZEWSKI
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with thanks
for years of service, the resignation of David Struczewski, (.5) Groundskeeper
and (.5) Maintenance Worker, effective September 14, 2007.
7g3. LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
OF CO-CURRICULAR APT.:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
SUE MALONE
resignation of Sue Malone from her Co-Curricular appointments as Costume
Designer and Costumer at the Middle School, effective September 18, 2007.
7g4. LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
OF CO-CURRICULAR APT.:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
MIKE WITKIEWITZ
resignation of Mike Witkiewitz from his Co-Curricular appointment as Fall
Play Director at the High School, effective September 19, 2007.
7g5. APPOINT HIGH SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
BUSINESS TEACHER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the three
JENNIFER JUDGE:
year probationary appointment of Jennifer Judge as a High School Business
teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Permanent Business and Distributive Education
Control #: on file
Special Subject Tenure Area: Occupational Business Education and
Distributive Occupational Subjects
Probationary Period: October 3, 2007 – October 2, 2010
Salary: $43,575 with an additional $1,500 sign on bonus for
Masters degree, pro-rated to start date
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7g6. APPOINT 1.0 LONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SUBSTITUTE AIS MATH
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
TEACHER AT MIDDLE
appointment of Sasha Newton as a Long Term Substitute AIS Math Teacher,
SCHOOL-SASHA NEWTON:
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Initial
Mathematics (Grades 5-9) Control #: on file
Start Date: September 20, 2007- approximately June 30, 2008 to serve at the
pleasure of the Board
Appointment Area: AIS Math
Salary: $35,000 pro-rated to start date
7g7. APPOINT PART-TIME
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
WILLIAM SCHOONMAKER
appointment of William Schoonmaker as a part-time Technology teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, at an annual salary of $15,000, effective
September 1, 2007-June 30, 2008.
7g8. APPOINT SCHOOL MONITOR: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
KAREN MEYER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26
week probationary appointment of Karen Meyer as a School Monitor,
conditional upon a criminal history record check, according to Commissioners
Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87, for $8.25/hr., 2 hrs./day, 10 months/year,
starting on September 26, 2007.
7g9. HIGH SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CO-CUURRICULAR
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
APPOINTMENTS:
following Co-Curricular appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:
Name
Position
Step
Year
Salary
Brooke Paxton
Fall Play Director
1
1
$1,778.00
Julie Piascik
Costume Designer
1
1
315.00
Julie Piascik
Costumer
1
1
315.00
Julie Piascik
Stage Manager
1
1
200.00
Jennifer Judge
FBLA
1
1
956.00
Jennifer Judge
School Store
1
1
1001.00
7g10. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
KATHRYN LUMB
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 6
week maternity leave of Kathryn Lumb, to begin on or about January 11, 2008,
followed by an unpaid child rearing leave through April 18, 2008.
7g11. APPROVAL OF SURROGATE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PARENTS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the f
following individuals to act as a surrogate parents to represent a child with a
disability when needed according to Commissioner’s Regulations
§200.5 (n)(1):
Patricia Bigham
Izetta Younglove
7g12. APPOINTMENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
CORRECTION OF
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the three
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LEAH MILLER:
year probationary appointment of Leah Miller as a Teaching Assistant,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, annual salary of $17,700, plus $2,000 for
Bachelor’s degree, pro-rated to start date, effective September 24, 2007 –
September 23, 2010.
7g13. APPOINTMENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CORRECTION OF
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
HEATHER PAWLAK:
appointment of Heather Pawlak, conditional upon a criminal history record
check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as
follows:
Certification: Permanent, School Counselor
Control #: on file
Appointment Area: School Counselor
Start Date: September 24, 2007 – June 30, 2008 to serve at the pleasure of the
Board
Salary: $42,093 prorated from start date
8a. The Advocate – September 2007 was shared with the Board.
8b. Rural School Association News – Fall 2007 was shared with the Board.
8c. Regulation – Policy #7615 was shared with the Board.
8d. Regulation – Policy #7530 was shared with the Board.
8e. September Enrollment figures were shared with the Board.
9.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one addressed the Board at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. Henner moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion. The
vote was unanimous. E. Magin, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, N.
Henner, C. Parton, 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 Executive
Session at 7:40 pm for the specific purpose of discussing a teacher issue.
Mindy Debadts entered at 8:00 PM.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 8:33 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
R. Cahoon moved and K. Ferrente seconded the following motion. The vote
was unanimous. E. Magin, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K.
Ferrente, N. Henner, C. Parton, 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 8:33 pm.
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Clerk, Board of Education