NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE
PROPOSED 2008-09 BUDGET AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 13, 2008 7:00PM AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Mindy DeBadts, Kathy DeAngelis, Nickoline Henner, Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss, III
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and approximately 40 guests.
1. CALL TO ORDER Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION Lucinda Miner began the public presentation of the proposed 2008-09
OF THE PROPOSED budget by introducing the Board of Education, Mr. Robert Magin,
2008-09 BUDGET Business Administrator, and the three candidates running for Board seats: Kari Durham, Judi Buckalew and Melinda DeBadts. The candidates read prepared statements outlining their interest in becoming Board members.
Mrs. Miner reviewed highlights of the 2007-08 school year and presented the details of the proposed 2008-09 budget. A question and answer period took place.
The regular meeting immediately followed the public presentation of the proposed 2008-09 budget in Room #210 of the High School.
1a. APPROVAL OF Cliff Parton moved and Bob Cahoon seconded the following motion. AGENDA: E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts,
N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 13, 2008.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO No one spoke to the Board at this time.
THE BOARD:
3. PRESENTATION: There were no presentations.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S A question was raised regarding attendance at Parent-Teacher
REPORTS: Conferences. Approximately 80% of parents attend Parent-Teacher conferences at FHE and NRE. An explanation of formats used for conferencing at the MS and HS was discussed. At the MS and HS levels, staffings are scheduled through the counseling offices. Emailing between parents and teachers has become a popular method of conferencing.
4b. PTSA REPORT: There was no report given.
4c. GOOD NEWS The sixth grade from the Middle School presented a delightful Festival
OF THE DISTRICT: of the Arts Show and Chorus/Band Concert on May 12, 2008.
Mr. Carmen Pascarella, Mr. John Budinock and Ms. Monica Frazier were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the High School on May 3, 2008. There was a nice turnout of alumni present for the event.
Mrs. Sullivan announced that the formation of a National Jr. Honor Society at the Middle School has been approved by the National Honor Society organization. The first induction of students into the society is planned for the 2008-09 school year.
4d. OTHER:
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner spoke to the Board regarding materials of interest that she
UPDATE: has available, and then gave a short presentation on Foundation Aid.
5b. BUSINESS Mr. Robert Magin mentioned that the Middle School continues to
ADMINISTRATOR’S experience problems with the clock system. Syracuse Time and Electric UPDATE: will be checking that the correct wiring is in place. The clock system will be addressed in the Capital Project. He also mentioned that the
new liner for the HS curtain will be in place before graduation. Mr. Robert Magin handed the Board a revision to February’s Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Wager’s office is scheduled for a preliminary audit the week of June 23rd, and the audit is scheduled to take place the week of August 25, 2008. It is anticipated that the audit will be completed by September 2008. He encourages participation in the upcoming Golf Clinic on May 18, 2008 at the NR-W Driving Range.
6a. MEETING MINUTES Cliff Parton moved and Mindy DeBadts seconded the following
APRIL 23, 2008 motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III
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 23, 2008.
7. CONSENT AGENDA: Judi Buckalew moved and Bob Cahoon seconded the following motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III
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 Warrants:
#0049 $635,233.11 #0050 $46,819.21
7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
REPORT: of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law approves the Treasurer’s Report for March, 2008.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Extra Classroom Activity Report for March, 2008.
7c. APPROVAL OF NEW Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
POLICIES: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following policies:
Policy # 6550 (Revision) – Leaves of Absences
Policy # 7121 (Revision) – Diagnostic Screening of Students
Policy # 7614 (Revision) – Preschool Special Education Programs
Policy # 8260 (Revision) – Instruction for English Language Learners or Students with Limited English Proficiency
7d. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
FROM CSE: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated April 3, 2008, April 11, 2008 and April 24, 2008 and instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
11738 07504 07632 10323 11985 12042
11283 09604 09543 09092 11707 10170
11744 09946 10253
7e. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
AND SUBSTITUTE the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PERSONNEL: approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file
with the District Clerk.
7f1. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RESIGNATION: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
JACLYN SHOLLY the resignation of Jaclyn Sholly, Third Grade Special Education Teacher at North Rose Elementary School, effective June 30, 2008.
7f2. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RESIGNATION: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
KAREN MEYER the resignation of Karen Meyer, School Monitor at the Middle School, effective April 24, 2008.
7f3. APPOINT LONG TERM Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
JOE WASILUK approves the appointment of Joseph Wasiluk as a long term substitute teacher, conditional upon a criminal history check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, Initial Control #:
on file
Start Date: Beginning on May 1, 2008 to serve at the pleasure of the
Board, continuing until the end of the school year and
accruing seniority as a Teaching Assistant during this time
Salary: $35,000 prorated to time worked
7f4. APPOINT LONG TERM Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SUBSTITUTE the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TEACHING ASSISTANT: approves the appointment of Claire William as a Long Term Substitute
CLAIRE WILLIAM Teaching Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Ed 1-6, Initial Control # on file
M. S. Literacy Birth-6
Start Date: Beginning on May 5, 2008 to serve at the pleasure of the
Board, continuing until the end of the school year.
Salary: $16,200 plus an additional $2,000 for Bachelor’s Degree,
prorated to time worked
7f5. APPOINT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation
CLERK/TYPIST: of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
KAREN HEIT KAREN HEIT approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Karen Heit to the position of Clerk/Typist, conditional upon a criminal history record check, according to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87, for $9.00/hr., 4 hrs./day, annual salary of $9,360, prorated to $1,188, starting on May 14, 2008.
7f6. GOLF RANGE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
VOLUNTEERS: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following individuals as volunteers for the golf range to provide field work from April 1, 2008 – November 1, 2008:
Matt LaValley Leon Amer
8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS: 2008-09 Budget Brochure, District Newsletter- May 2008 (contains
Contingency Budget), NRE News – May 2008, FHE Newsletter – May
2008, Enrollment – May 2008, Staff Appreciation items, HS Chorus
Department – Invitation, Results of April 23, 2008 BOCES
Administrative Budget Vote and Board Member Election, Food Service
Workshop letter, 4H Camp Bristol Field Trip Information, Spanish
Newsletter – April 2008, Board to Board Newsletter – April 2008, Policy
#7121 - Regulation Information, Policy #7614 - Regulation Information
Policy #8260 - Regulation Information, #7512R Health Screening
Guidelines Chart Regulation revision, Use of Facilities, Excelsior!
9. PUBLIC No one spoke to the Board at this time.
PARTICIPATION:
11a. ADDITIONS TO Cliff Parton moved and Nicki Henner seconded the following
THE AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III
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 13, 2008.
11b. APPOINT SCHOOL Mindy DeBadts moved and Ora Rothfuss, III seconded the following
MONITOR: motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B.
JAMES BARTRON Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O.
Rothfuss, III voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26 week probationary appointment of James Bartron 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, total annual salary of $3,086, prorated to $512 effective May 14, 2008.
11c. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ora Rothfuss, III moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following
LAURIE AMEELE: motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O.
Rothfuss, III voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the six month unpaid leave of absence of Laurie Ameele, beginning June 27, 2008, and ending December 26, 2008, following the terms of agreement of the North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association Agreement.
Before executive session, the Ruby Payne workshop and it’s impact on teachers and staff was mentioned, and the topic of AIS cost was discussed.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Cliff Parton moved and Ora Rothfuss, III seconded the following motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O.
Rothfuss, III voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.
OPEN SESSION: The meeting returned to open session at 10:12 pm.
A motion was made by Nicki Henner and seconded by Cliff Parton to
add additional items to the agenda of May 13, 2008. The vote was
unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M.
DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III 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 13, 2008.
LETTER OF Judi Buckalew moved and Ora Rothfuss, III seconded the following REGISNATION: motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon,
SCOTT CONVERSE K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the resignation of Scott Converse, Bus Driver, effective May 18, 2008, contingent upon his appointment as Senior Bus Driver at the Bus Garage.
APPOINT SENIOR Cliff parton moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following
BUS DRIVER: motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B. Cahoon,
SCOTT CONVERSE K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III
voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Scott Converse
as Senior Bus Driver, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 8 hrs./day, 12 months per year, $11.00/hr. for a total annual salary of $22,880 prorated to time worked, effective May 19, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT: Nicki Henner moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, B.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O.
Rothfuss, III 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 10:25 pm.
_______________________________ Jan McDorman
Clerk, Board of Education
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