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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 24, 2008 8:00 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM #

201

PRESENT: Edward Magin, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari

Durham, Melinda DeBadts, Nicki Henner, Cliff Parton, Ora Rothfuss III (8:35)

Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jan McDorman and 6 guests

ABSENT/EXCUSED:

1. CALL TO ORDER: Ed Magin called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm and led the Pledge of

Allegiance.

A salary correction was made to the Agenda item #7i14. CoCurricular

appointments before approval.

1a. APPROVAL OF Cliff Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following motion.

AGENDA: The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 24, 2008.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS: Mrs. Nancy Snyder provided the Board with an overview of

Project

Graduation

, that will take place after graduation on June 27, 2008 at Laker

Hall, SUNY Oswego. The Board thanked Mrs. Snyder and all Project

Graduation committee members who have contributed in making this a fun,

safe evening for our graduates.

3. PRESENTATION: There were no presentations.

4a. BUDGET COMMITTEE The Budget Committee met and discussions focused on

REPORT: recommendations for the 20072008 Fund Balance.

4b. BUILDING AND GROUNDS The Building and Grounds Committee met with SEI and Christa

COMMITTEE REPORT: Corporation and recommendations were made to hold off the bidding

process until fall because of the economic situation. An alternate bidding

schedule was discussed to protect the District’s budget from high bidders.

A recommendation was made to delay Capital Project work at the

Florentine Hendrick building for ease of management.

A motion was made by Judi Buckalew and seconded by Robert Cahoon to

accept the recommendations as presented.

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The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III

voted yes.

4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS OF Many events have been enjoyable throughout the District: 8

grade dinner,

THE DISTRICT: 5

grade moving up ceremony, Festival of the Arts, MS

/HS student

Participation in the Strawberry Festival, to name a few.

Mr. Magin mentioned that the new curtain liner is in place in the Auditorium

of the High School and ready for graduation night.

The Board is pleased to accept the 2008 High School Yearbook.

Kari Durham and Nicki Henner attended a very worthwhile Board of

Education seminar in Newark.

4d. OTHER:

5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner gave a report on the legislation for the “211” waiver for the

UPDATE: employment of retirees. There was also a discussion on the property tax cap.

5b. BUSINESS Mr. Magin reported that the firm of Ray Wager is at the District Office

ADMINISTRATOR’S conducted the preliminary audit.

UPDATE:

5c. POLICY FIRST New policies were given to the board for a first reading. They are encouraged

READING: to call the Superintendent with questions.

6a. MEETING MINUTES Cliff Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following motion.

JUNE 10, 2008 The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 June 10, 2008 .

7. CONSENT AGENDA Cliff Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. E. Magin, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,

K. Durham, 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 Warrant:

Warrant #0058 $109,718.57

7a1. AUDITOR’S REPORT: The Auditor’s report was shared with the Board.

7b. 20072008 FUND Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

BALANCE Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

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RECOMMENDATION: transfer of up to $444,124 t

o the Capital Reserve Account to be funded with

surplus funds as of June 30, 2008.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

transfer of up to $300,000 to the Employee Benefit & Accrued Liability

Reserve Account to be funded with surplus funds as of June 30, 2008.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

transfer of up to $100,000 to the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Account to

be funded with surplus funds as of June 30, 2008.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

transfer of up to $994,925 to the Insurance Reserve Account to be funded with

surplus funds as of June 30, 2008.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

transfer of up to $210,000 to the Insurance Reserve Account to be funded

with excess funds from the Tax Certiorari Reserve Account, effective June

30, 2008.

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. 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 28,

2008, June 3, 2008 and the Committee on Pre School Special Education dated

June 3, 2008 and instructs the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by student

number:

11111 10233 10317 11732 11334 11335

11577 11209 11013 12027 11231 12003

7e. APPROVAL OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

“SCIENCE 21”: SCIENCE Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

FOR THE 21

CENTURY “Science 21”: Science for the 21

Century program as a replacement for the

PROGRAM FOR current science program being used in Grades K6. Author: Maria Gardner

GRADES K6 and Abby Bergman, Publishing Company

Putnam/Northern Westchester

BOCES

70% reimbursable.

7f1. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

RESIGNATION: Superintendent of Schools and p

AMANDA DASHNAU resignation of Amanda Dashnau, Teaching Assistant, effective August 27,

2008, contingent upon her appointment as a Long Term Substitute Teacher for

the 200809 school year.

7f2. CREATION OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

1.0 FTE STAFF Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

DEVELOPER: creation of a 1.0 FTE Staff Developer position.

7f3. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

LIBRARY MEDIA Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

SPECIALIST: the creation of a 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist position.

7f4. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Probationary Period: August 28, 2008 – August 27, 2011

Salary: $37,000 plus $1,500 one time sign on bonus for masters degree

7i9. APPOINT 1.0 FTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

TEACHER: three year probationary appointment of Daniel Stadtmiller, conditional upon a

DANIEL STADTMILLER criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80

1.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Physcial Education, Initial Control #: on file

Special Subject Tenure Area: Physical Education

Probationary Period: August 28, 2008 – August 27, 2011

Salary: $37,000

7i10. APPOINT 1.0 FTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

SUMMER MAINTENANCE Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

WORKER: appointment of William Denk to the position of 1.0 FTE Summer Maintenance

WILLIAM DENK Worker, conditional upon a criminal history record check, according to

Commissioners Regulations §801.11 and Part 87, at $9.50/hour, 8 hrs./day,

7i14. APPOINT 20082009 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

CURRICULUM COUNCIL: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints the

following individuals to serve on the Curriculum Council and as Lead Teacher

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The following employees are recommended as Program Aides

at the rate of $10.00/hr:

Brandon Bentley Paige Humbert

Andrea Ceccarelli Tyler Interlichia

Bradley DeMass Nicole Leo

Julia Green Douglas Sellers

Tiffany Green Melissa Smith

James Humbert Mallory Virts

The following individual is recommended as a Program Assistant

to continue the data entry position throughout the summer and into

the next school year at the rate of $12.00/hr

Susan Lasher

7i16. SPECIAL EDUCATION Be it resolved that the Bo

ard of Education, upon recommendation of the

SUMMER SCHOOL Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints the

STAFF: following individuals to fill positions for Special Education Summer School:

July 1, 2008 – August 14, 2008

Staff

Position

Salary

Cathy LaValley Teacher $25.00/hr. for 6 hrs./day

Amy Plowe Teacher $25.00/hr. for 6 hrs. /day

Tracy Keeton Teacher Aide $10.65/hr. for 6 hrs./day

Melissa Gabel Teacher Aide $10.07/hr. for 6 hrs. / day

Carol Hull Teacher Aide $10.07/hr. for 5.5 hrs./day

Lynn Galens Teacher Aide $13.94/hr. for 5.5 hrs. /day

Joyce Dziekonski Teacher Aide $10.65/hr.

for 5.5 hrs. /day

Megan Mann Speech Therapist $25.00/hr. up to 4.5 hrs. /day for 3 wks.

Jaime Akerly Speech Therapist $25.00

/hr. up to 4.5 hrs. /day for 3 wks.

Peggy Wilson Nurse $25.00/hr. 6 hrs./day for 3 wks.

Kathy Welkley Nurse $25.00/hr. 6 hrs./day for 3 wks.

July 7, 2008 – August 7, 2008

Kim Youngman Teacher Aide $10.07/hr. for 5 hrs./day

*fills the needs of a specific student’s IEP

July 7, 2008 – August 15, 2008

Susan Nurse 1:1 LPN estimated $14.07/hr. for up to 8 hrs. /day

*fills the needs of a specific student’s IEP

7i17. APPOINT SUMMER Be it resolved that the Board

of Education, upon recommendation of the

TRANSPORTATION Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints the

PERSONNEL: following individuals as summer bus drivers, monitors, and substitute drivers

effective July 1, 2008 through August 15, 2008, with number of hours per day

varying from approximately 2 2/3 – 6 ¼ hrs. depending on the route and

number of runs as follows:

Staff Position Rate

Barb Winter Bus Driver $21.15 Shannon Cahoon Monitor $9.50

Ellie VanWaes Bus Driver $19.05 Val Tryon

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Joyce Rickles Bus Driver $18.53

Robert Wilson Bus Driver $14.59

Dave Burns Bus Driver $14.59

Mickie Peck Bus Driver $15.68

Don Rose, Jr. Bus Driver $15.68

7i18. APPOINT SUMMER Be it resolved that the Board

of Education, upon recommendation of the

STUDENT WORKERS Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

PAINT CREW following individuals to work from July 7, 2008 through August 29, 2008 as

Student Workers on the Summer Paint Crew from 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. each

day.

Returning from previous year

Rachael Fisher $7.40

Marina Mumby $7.40

Amelia Galek $7.40

Kelly McDorman $7.15

Katie Whitehouse $7.15

7i19. APPOINT 20082009 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

AQUATIC 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 and Lifeguard

Sarah Eisenmenger $10.00

Crystal Shaner $9.50

Lifeguard

Keri Coleman $7.15

Geoff Hall $7.65

Sabrina Green $7.15

8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational item

s were shared with the Board: NYSSBA

ITEMS: Letter, Rural Schools Association Letter,Enrollment – June 2008, Policy

#6551 Family and Medical Leave Act Regulation Revision Information, Policy

#6551 Family and Medical Leave Act Previous Policy, Regulation and Form

Information, Policy #6480 Determination of Employment Status: Employee or

Independent Contractor Regulation Revision Information, Policy #7420 Title

IX and Gender Discrimination in School Athletic Programs Previous Policy

Information, Thank you from First Baptist Church of Wolcott re: Building

Use for recent Christian Event, The Muse

, Schedule of Administrator’s

Reports, Festival of the Arts brochures, Use of Facilities, Ticket for 8

Grade

Dinner, The Advocate – June 2008, Extra Curricular Activities Handbook,

NYSPHSAA Code of Ethics/Section V Student Athletes Code of Behavior,

Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter – June 2008, NYS Office of the

State Comptroller Report of Examination Information