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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 27, 2009 7:00 PM LARGE CAFETERIA OF T

HE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT: Nickoline Henner, Larissa Bodine, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,

Katharine DeAngelis, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Ora Rothfuss III

Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto , Jan McDorman

and 50 guests

ABSENT/EXCUSED: Melinda DeBadts, Kari Dur ham

CALL TO ORDER: Board President Nickoline Henne r called the meeting to order at

7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Before Approval of the Agenda, seven (7) student #’s were added to

Agenda Item #7e., Recommendations from CSE and CPSE.

Agenda Item #9. was pulled from the Agenda and wi ll be revisited at a

later time.

1a. APPROVAL OF Robert Cahoon moved and Ora Rothfu

ss III seconded the following

AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimou

s. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothf

uss III voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

agenda of January 27, 2009.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS: No one spoke to the Board a

t this time.

3a. PARENT/COMMUNITY Mrs. Miner summarized the var

ious methods used to inform the public

FOCUS GROUP - about next year’s budget situa

tion and possible future district

LUCINDA MINER/ reconfiguration (i.e., presen tations, Community/Focus Group meeting,

JACINDA LISANTO: Newsletter). She mentioned

that with uncontrollable rises in District

expenses and the reduction of state aid, the tax le vy could be as high as 22-

23% ($3.26 per $100.00 of assessment) if no changes occur. Cost-saving

alternatives are being proposed: not replacing ret iring teachers, staff

reductions, larger class sizes, sharing the Directo r of Technology position

with another district, decreasing the number of fie ld trips, conferences,

sports scrimmages and non-league games, freezing su pply and equipment

spending, and scrutinizing staff-development as wel l as the possible

consolidation of buildings. Jacinda Lisanto led th e Board in an exercise

which summarized the responses of those who attende d the

Parent/Community Focus Group meeting held on January 13

2009. The

pros and cons of closing FHE, housing K-4 at Leaven worth and 5-8 at NRE

and vise versa, alternative cost saving ideas and i deas to raise revenues

were focused on. Each Board member will evaluate t

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public and give a rating of importance to items men tioned. Mrs. Miner

concluded by answering the questions and concerns from the

ATHLETE EVALUATION

SERVICE -

DR. FREDERICK KAEMPFFE

WAYNE REGIONAL

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District increase the retirement incentive or accep

t a State retirement

incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and the date of

retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.

5b. INTENT TO RETIRE: Edward Magin moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following

CHARLES GORDINIER motion. The vote was unanimou s. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks for over 35 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose

of retirement from Charles Gordinier, effective June 30, 2009. Should the

District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement

incentive between the time of acceptance of this le tter and the date of

retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.

5c. INTENT TO RETIRE: Clifford Parton moved and Ora Rothfuss III seconded the following

GAIL MENTIS motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III vot ed yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks for over 29 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose

of retirement from Gail Mentis, effective June 30, 2009. Should the

District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement

incentive between the time of acceptance of this le tter and the date of

retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.

5d. INTENT TO RETIRE: Edward Magin moved and Ora R othfuss III seconded the following

BETTE PAICE motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III vot ed yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks for over 22 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose

of retirement from Bette Paice, effective June 30, 2009. Should the

District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement

incentive between the time of acceptance of this le tter and the date of

retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.

5e. INTENT TO RETIRE: Judi Buckalew moved and Kath y DeAngelis seconded the following

SUSAN SANTO motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III vot ed yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks for over 37 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose

of retirement from Susan Santo, effective June 30, 2009. Should the

District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement

incentive between the time of acceptance of this le tter and the date of

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5f. INTENT TO RETIRE: Clifford Parton moved and Edw ard Magin seconded the following

CHRIS EDMONDS motion. The vote was unanimous . N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III vot ed yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks for 7 years of full time and 6 years of part time service, the letter of

resignation for the purpose of retirement from Chris Edmonds, effective

June 30, 2009, with the exception that Mr. Edmonds is not eligible for any

medical coverage after retirement. Should the Dis trict increase the

retirement incentive or accept a State retirement incentive between the

time of acceptance of this letter and the date of r etirement, the greater

incentive will be offered.

5g. SUPERINTENDENT’S Mrs. Miner spoke about the La w Conference she attended in

UPDATE: Buffalo, as well as many other various meetings and workshops that she

has recently attended.

5h. BUSINESS Mr. Robert Magin mentioned that the B udget Committee has been

ADMINISTRATOR’S meeting with each department an d gathering information needed for the

UPDATE: compilation of the budget. He summarize d the Middle School issues that

occurred on January 17, 2009, as a result of a pipe bursting that fed the

water softener, resulting in 4 feet of water in the boiler room. The pipe is

scheduled to be repaired as part of the Capital Proj ect as soon as weather

permits. Two new high efficiency boilers have been installed and are

running at North Rose Elementary school. The clocks that are to be

installed at the Middle School and High School have been received.

Installation is scheduled to occur in the next few weeks.

5i. POLICY FIRST New and revised policies were gi ven to the board for a first reading.

READING: They are encouraged to call the Super intendent with questions.

Ora Rothfuss III suggests further evaluation of Policy #7521 at the next

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STATEMENTS Vision, Mission and Belief State

ments

effective immediately:

Vision Statement

The educational community of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School

District believes that our students will learn and achieve at or above

commencement level and have the tools necessary to fulfill their own

personal goals and dreams.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is to create

a safe and enriching learning environment that will prepare our students

to make positive and meaningful contributions to society.

We will achieve this through the following strategies:

Embrace the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

system district wide.

Use a wide range of data to identify achievement ga ps and barriers to

success as well as successes and best practices

Communicate with and engage our school community through the

Curriculum and Staff Development Council (CSDC) to inform, develop,

implement and monitor decisions that address the educational needs

of all students.

Utilize our human, financial, physical and community resources to

support a sound program for all learners.

Provide professional development opportunities that enhance the skills

and collegiality of our staff.

Belief Statements

We believe that:

Learning occurs in a safe, positive, consistent, yet challenging

environment where students are curious and pro-active participants

Students achieve best with family and community support and

involvement

Students’ diverse learning styles and strengths should be recognized,

celebrated and nurtured in order for all to achiev e to their highest

potential

Being kind, responsible, respectful and safe helps create a better

society

Students need to become critical thinkers and independent problem-

solvers in today’s global society

Learning extends beyond the classroom and is a life-long process

7b. WARRANTS: Be it resolved that the Board of Edu

cation, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the

following Warrants:

1. #0031 $ 428,849.64

3. #0034 $ 81,254.55

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7o. REFUND OF2004, 2005 Be it resolved that the Bo ard of Education, upon recommendation of the

AND 2006 SCHOOL TAXES:

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education

Law, approves a

school tax refund due to an overpayment of school taxes in 2004 of

$80.18 and in 2005 of $84.56 and in 2006 of $89.72, t otaling $254.46 to

John Salerno, tax ID #542600 72117-06-384884.

7p. REFUND OF 2008 Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

SCHOOL TAXES:

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa

tion Law, approves a

school tax refund due to an overpayment of school taxes in 2008 of

$465.96 to William Putney, tax ID #543800 72114-00-979869.

7q. REFUND OF 2008 Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of

SCHOOL TAXES:

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa

tion Law, approves a

school tax refund due to an overpayment of school taxes in 2008 of

$465.97 to Nicole Evarts, tax ID #543800 72114-00-997718.

7r1. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of

RESIGNATION:

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa

tion Law, accepts the

TAMI DUBEY resignation of Tami Dubey, Teac hing Assistant, effective January 9, 2009.

7r2. CO-CURRICULAR Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of

APPOINTMENT:

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa

tion Law, approves

ALEX RICHWALDER the resignation of Alex Ri chwalder from his position as Modified Girls

Track Coach for the 2008-09 school year.

7r3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the

LISA LOVELESS Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the

leave of absence of Lisa Loveless from January 19, 2009 until May 15,

2009, which will allow her time to fulfill her stud ent teaching

requirements. Seniority, leave accruals, and salary placement will be

maintained at their present level during this unpaid leave of absence.

7r4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the

REBECCA KANDT Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the 8

week maternity leave of Rebecca Kandt, to begin on or about January 22,

2009, followed by an unpaid child rearing leave through April 17, 2009.

7r5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the

CHRISTINE CHAPMAN Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the 8

week maternity leave of Christine Chapman, to begin on or about March

13, 2009, followed by an unpaid child rearing leave through June 9, 2009.

7r6. APPOINT SENIOR BUS Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the

DRIVER: Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the

WENDY GODEK 26 week probationary appointm ent of Wendy Godek as Senior Bus Driver,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 3 hrs./day, 10 months

per year, $14.00/hr. for a total annual salary of $7,980 prorated to $3,

990.00, effective January 28, 2009

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7r7. 21

CENTURY AFTER Be it resolved that the Board of Edu

cation, upon recommendation of the

SCHOOL PROGRAM Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the

PERSONNEL: following individuals to work in the 21

Century After School Program:

The following employees are certified Enrichment Wo rkshop Teachers at

the rate of $25.00/hr:

Mike Grasso

Zack Hill

Kim Borden

8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational items were shared with the Board:

ITEMS: Enrollment – January 2009, Policy #3272 - Facilities and Public

Dedication: Old Policy, Policy #5731 - Idling School Buses on School

Grounds: Information, Regulation, Old Policy, Policy #7521 - Students

with Life-Threatening Health Conditions: Information, Procedure, Forms,

Old Policy, Use of Facilities, FHE Newsletter- January 2009, NRE News -

January 2009, The Cougar Times (High School Newsletter) - December

2008, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - January 2009, W-FL Board to

Board - December 2008, Magazine article “Value of Athletic Trainers in

the Secondary School”, Items of interest: Response to Intervention,

Summary/Impact of Governor’s Budget Proposal, W-FL Superintendents’

Legislative Position Paper, Letter to Senator Nozzolio, List of Unfunded

Mandates - version one, version two, NYSPHSAA Fiscal Concern

Recommendations,

Wayne County Star

article “NR-W residents can

weigh in on closing school”,

Wayne County Star

article “Discussions

continue about Florentine’s Future”,

Wayne County Star

article “W-FL

BOCES Marinelli Wins National Education Honor”, Article “Pay Freezes

Spread During Recession”, The Advocate - December 2008, Capital Project

Meeting Minutes - #005 - 12/3/2008, Capital Project Meeting Minutes -

#006 - 12/17/2008, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #007 - 1/7/2009.

9. DISCUSSION ON CENTRAL This item was withdrawn from the Agenda.

BUSINESS OFFICE:

10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Irene Interlichia mentioned the importance of knowing how many people

raised the same concern at the Focus Group meeting. It is known what

concerns were raised, but not how many people were in unison about the

same concern.

Joe Snyder mentioned how critical it is to have accurate data to base

decisions on. More information may be needed to de termine whether staff

size will correlate to the projected population.

Before moving into Executive Session, a concern

by Board member

Katharine DeAngelis was voiced regarding the context of an article written

by high school students in the High School newspape r ‘The Cougar Times’.

There was discussion on the topic.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Robert Cahoon moved and Kat

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motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Bu

ckalew, R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

Executive Session at 9:05 pm to reconvene in Room # 210 for the specific

purpose of discussing the evaluation of an employee and negotiations with

particular employee groups.

OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 10:35 pm.

ADJOURNMENT Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford

Parton seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buck alew, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III v oted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re

commendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

adjournment of the meeting at 10:36 pm.

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Jan McDorman, Clerk

Board of Education