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    NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
     
    JUNE 10, 2008 7:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL ROOM #21
    0
     
     
    PRESENT: Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Kathy DeAngelis, Kari Durham, Mindy
    DeBadts, Nicki Henner, Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss, III
     
    Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and 15 guests
                                      
    ABSENT/EXCUSED: Bob Cahoon
     
     
    1. CALL TO ORDER: Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and led the Pledge of
    Allegiance.
     
    1a. APPROVAL OF Cliff Parton moved and Mindy DeBadts seconded the following motion.
    AGENDA: The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
    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 June 10, 2008.
         
    2. PUBLIC ACCESS: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
     
    3a. PRESENTATION: Vic Tomaselli from SEI Design Group, Kevin Clark and Tom Caruso from
    SEI CAPITAL PROJECT Christa Construction presented the Board with an update on the Capital
    UPDATE Project.
      
    4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S There were no questions related to the Administrator’s reports provided to the
    REPORTS: Board.
     
    4b. PTSA REPORT: Kari Durham was pleased to announce that the NR­W PTSA was selected as
    the Rotary Service Organization of the year. .
     
    After Mrs. Durham took the position on the BOE and decided to seek out
    new officers for the PTSA several things have taken place. Most recently a
    quorum vote decided that the NRW Community PTSA would convert to a
    Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The PTO will continue to function in
    much the same way as the PTSA has for the last 4 years, while saving our
    membership several hundred dollars in state fees which can be redirected
    specifically to issues in our own school district. The organization will be
    hosting more meetings in the coming weeks to invite member input as they
    continue moving ahead.
              
    4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS OF Michele Sullivan mentioned how pleased she was with the outcome of the
    THE DISTRICT: PTSA/Middle School History Bowl. She has received a lot of
    compliments and positive responses back from this event.
     
     

     
                                    
     
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    It was a pleasure to have the High Scho
    ol Jazz Band and the High School
    Art students involved with Project Phoenix perform at the recent Four
    County School Boards Association Annual Meeting at Belhurst Castle on
    May 29, 2008.
     
    Many events have taken place: two special athletes participated in the
    Special Olympics held recently, NR­W hosted a very successful Golf
    Clinic, Mrs. Miner participated in the 5
    th
    grade Challenger event, the High
    School Play, High School Festival of the Arts/Concert, the Middle School
    Dance, and the Middle School Festival of the Arts/Concert.
       
    Mrs. Miner is honored to present Mindy DeBadts and Nicki Henner
    certificates from New York State School Boards Association for 40 credits
    of Leadership Development.
            
    4d. OTHER:
     
    5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner explained the process which occurs when hiring a new teacher.
    UPDATE:
     
    5a1. PROPERTY TAX CAP There was discussion regarding recent publications which stated Wayne
    DISCUSSION: County as having the highest property tax in the nation. It was mentioned that a
    consultant will be investigating the taxing structure in Wayne county. There
    also was discussion on STAR exemptions and rebates, and the relationship
    between the STAR program and school budgets passing.
                                   
    5b. BUSINESS Since voter approval of the budget, Mr. Bob Magin has been focusing on
    ADMINISTRATOR’S inputting the proper budget codes into WINCAP, the school information
    UPDATE: management computer system. The Business Office is busy preparing for
    summer purchasing, and he is getting a final projection of what the fund
    balance will be at the end of June 2008. He will be making a recommendation
    to the Board about what to do with the fund balance in the near future. Mr. Bob
    Magin mentioned that the firm of Ray Wager will be at the Business Office the
    week of June 23
    rd
    to begin the preliminary audit. The Audit Commit
    tee will
    be meeting in July, before the formal audit takes place in August, 2008. He
    also mentioned that the High School stage curtain will be in order by
    graduation. The new liner will be hung over the existing one. The fully fire
    retardant liner cost approximately $3,600.
                                      
    6a. MEETING MINUTES J. Buckalew moved and K. DeAngelis seconded the following motion.
    MAY 27, 2008 The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
    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 May 27, 2008 .
     
    7. CONSENT AGENDA Mindy DeBadts moved and Ora Rothfuss, III seconded the following motion.
    The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
    M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss, III voted yes.

     
                                    
     
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    7a. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Boar
    d of Education, upon recommendation of
    the Superintendent of School and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following Warrants:
                               
    Warrant #0054 $919.26 #0055 $199,551.71 #0056 $5,407.51
     
      
     
     
    7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
    REPORTS: the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
    approves the Treasurer’s Report for April, 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 April, 2008.
         
    7c. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    FROM CSE AND CPSE: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated May 1,
    2008, May 9, 2008, May 29, 2008 and May 30, 2008 and the Committee on
    Pre School Special Education dated May 19, 2008 and May 21, 2008 and
    instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
    the following individuals identified by student number:
     
                                 
    08210 09510 10198 11189 11835
    11342 10191 09417 11064 11336
    10330 08133 10421 11320 11722
    10801 11871 10133 10892 11941
    09872 11570 11304 11772 11752
    10317 12057 11130 11179 11495
    10662 10402 12005 11872 11666
    08351 11177 11714 12047 11946
    11922
     
    7d. 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.
     
    7e1. FRESHMAN SEMINAR Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    CLASS APPROVAL: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the course
    entitled, Freshman Seminar Class at the High School commencing in
    September 2008.
     
    7e2. 40 MINUTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    “ENRICHMENT” Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 40
    COURSES APPROVAL: minute Enrichment courses at the High School commencing in September
    2008.
     
    7f. NATIONAL EDUCATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    COMPUTER Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, grants approval for
    CONFERENCE: Frank Sobierajski to attend the National Education Computer Conference in
    San Antonio, TX on June 29 – July 2, 2008.
     

     
                                    
     
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    7g. AUTHORIZATION TO Be it resolved that th
    e Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    DISPOSE OF DISTRICT Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the
    PROPERTY – BOOKS Business Executive to discard the worn or outdated books listed in attachment
    AT MS: #7g. The list is on file with the District Clerk.
     
    7h. AUTHORIZATION TO Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    DISPOSE OF DISTRICT Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the
    PROPERTY – COMPUTER Business Executive to dispose of the outdated computer equipment listed in
    EQUIPMENT: attachment #7h. The list is on file with the District Clerk.
     
    7i1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    ROBIN SLYTER Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
    resignation of Robin Slyter, School Monitor (Bus), effective June 10, 2008,
    contingent upon her appointment as a Bus Driver at the Bus Garage.
     
    7i2. APPOINT BUS DRIVER: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    ROBIN SLYTER Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 26
    week probationary appointment of Robin Slyter as a Bus Driver, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80­1.11 and Part 87 for 4.25 hrs./day, 10 months per year, $13.00/hr. for a
    total annual salary of $10,498.00, prorated to start date, effective June 11,
    2008.
     
    7i3. APPOINT ELEMENTARY Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TEACHER: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the three
    CAITLYN HART year probationary appointment of Caitlyn Hart, conditional upon a criminal
    history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and
    Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Initial Childhood Education Grades 1­6 Control #: on file
    Tenure Area: Elementary
    Probationary Period: September 4, 2007 – September 3, 2010
    Salary: $38,200
     
    7i4. APPOINT 1.0 FTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    TECHNOLOGY Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the three
    TEACHER: year probationary appointment of James Finn as a 1.0 FTE Technology
    JAMES FINN teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
    Commissioners Regulation §80­1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Permanent, Technology Education Control #: on file
    Tenure Area: Technology
    Probationary Period: August 28, 2008 – August 27, 2011
    Salary: $47,800
     
    7i5. APPOINT MIDDLE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SCHOOL COUNSELOR: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SEAN VANLAEKEN appointment of Sean VanLaeken as School Counselor, conditional upon a
    criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80­
    1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Provisional, School Counselor Control #: on file
    Tenure Area: School Counselor
    Probationary Period: July 1, 2008 – August 31, 2011
     

     
                                    
     
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    Salary: $39,400 plus an additional sign on bonus o
    f $1,500 for Masters Degree
     
    7i6. APPOINT LONG TERM Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    SUBSTITUTE: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    SAMUEL FRANCIS appointment of Samuel Francis as a long term substitute teacher, conditional
    upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
    §80­1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
    Certification: Pending BS Music Education
    Start Date: May 20, 2008 – June 30, 2008 to serve at the pleasure of the board
    Salary: $35,000 prorated to start date
     
    7i7. PERMANENT Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    APPOINTMENT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    BRANDY STARCZEWSKI permanent appointment of Brandy Starczewski as a Clerk/Typist at the North
    Rose Elementary School, effective May 27, 2008.
     
    7i8. EXTENSION OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    PROBATIONARY APT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    BROOKE PAXTON Agreement between the North Rose ­ Wolcott Central School District and
    Brooke Paxton dated June 2, 2008 to extend the probationary appointment of
    Brooke Paxton from August 18, 2005 – September 1, 2009.
     
    Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    7i9. SUMMER FOOD Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints the
    PROGRAM PERSONNEL: following individuals to provide food services for all summer education
    programs. The High School and Middle School program will run from July 1
    ­ August 15, 2008, with the Cooks and Food Service Helper at these buildings
    beginning on July 7, 2008. The program at the North Rose Elementary School
    will run from July 7 – August 8, 2008, four days per week, Monday­Thursday.
     
                                                                                      
    Hrs/
    # of
    Rate/
    Staff Location Position
    Day Days Hour
       
    Linda Harper HS Cook Manager Substitute 6 32 $12.13
    Lisa Putman HS Cook Substitute 6 24
    $9.50
    James Bartron HS Food Service Helper Substitute 4 20 $8.75
    Doris Moore MS Cook Manager 6 32 $11.26
    Charity Yates MS Cook 6 31 $9.80
    Linda Scheid NRE Cook Manager 6 21 $10.60
    Elizabeth Ferguson NRE Cook 6 20 $10.40
    Wendy Harter NRE Food Service Helper 4 20 $9.50
     
    7i10. 2008­09 AQUATIC Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
    PROGRAM: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
    following individuals as Water Safety Instructors and/or Lifeguards or
    Program Directors for any swim program we offer for the 2008­09 school
    year:
     
                   
    Name
    $/hour
     
     
                   
    Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard and Assistant Program Director
     
    Emily Wilson $14.50
    Katelyn Cox $20.00
     

     
                                    
     
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    Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Program
    Director
     
    Cindy Wood $21.50
     
                   
    Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Trainer Instructor, Program Director
     
    Gordon Martin $25.00
           
                   
    Program Director
     
    Kat Lange $21.50
           
                   
    Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard
     
    Marina Mumby $9.50
    Rachel Tari $10.00
    Carissa Lange $10.50
    Kadan Lange $10.50
    Justin Smith $10.00
    Susan Snyder $10.00
    Carol Alderman $10.00
    Amanda Alderman $11.50
    Amanda Randall $11.50
    Kim Markowski $10.00
    Delicia Crippen $9.50
     
    8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The following informa
    tional items were shared with the Board: Twenty­eighth
    Annual 8
    th
    Grade Dinner Invitation, NRE News – June 2008, Use
    of Facilities,
    Retirement Party Invitation, Thank you from Art students/Jazz Band, Monroe
    County School Boards Association Seminar Information, Thank you from
    Heidi Rothfuss.
     
    9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
     
                           
    EXECUTIVE SESSION: Cliff Parton moved and Or
    a Rothfuss, III seconded the following motion. The
    vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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 Executive
    Session at 9:25 pm for the specific purpose of discussing personnel matters.
     
    OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 11:00 pm.
     
    ADJOURNMENT Cliff Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following motion. The
    vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, 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 11:15 pm.
     
                
    ___________________________________
    Clerk, Board of Education
     
    Lifeguard
     
     
    Nate Cook $7.50
     
    Amelia Galek $7.50

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