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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 26, 2009 7:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL RM. #210
PRESENT: Nickoline Henner, Larissa Bodine, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,
Katharine DeAngelis, Melinda DeBadts, Kari Durham, Edward Magin,
Clifford Parton, Ora Rothfuss III
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto , Jan McDorman
and 18 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
CALL TO ORDER: Board President Nickoline Henne r called the meeting to order at
7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Several corrections were made to the Agenda befor e approval: item #7e1.
the clause “due to denial of tenure” was removed, # 7d. “and the
committee on Pre School Education” was added, #7e8. the title of the
special assignment was corrected to “Assistant Pupil Personnel
Coordinator/Staff Developer”, and #7e9. was corrected to “Appointment
of K-9 Special Education Teacher.”
Items #7e1., #7e2., and #7e8. were pulled from the agenda for discussion
in Executive Session.
1a. APPROVAL OF Clifford Parton moved and Edward M agin seconded the following
AGENDA: motion. The vote was unanimou s. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K Durham, E. Magi n, 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, approves the
agenda of May 26, 2009 with corrections and pulled items.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS Mike Witkiewitz voiced concerns
to the Board regarding music
TO THE BOARD: schedules for next year. He
urged the Board to reconsider their decision
on eliminating a music teacher.
3. PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S The Board thanked the administ rators for their reports.
REPORTS:
4b. FOUR COUNTY SCHOOL Edward Magin reported that a group from the Board attended the
BOARD MEETING: Annual Meeting of the Four C
ounty School Boards Association. He
mentioned that the meeting was enjoyable and inform ative. There was a
nice art exhibit from Wayne Central School and the
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Geneva Jazz Band that performed. Dr. Tom Rogers, E xecutive Director,
NY State Council of School Superintendents, spoke about leadership and
problems that schools will face with budget finances in the next few years.
Melinda DeBadts and other outgoing Board members from the Four
County area were recognized and thanked for their s ervice to education.
4c. STUDENT BOE Larissa Bodine mentioned that she has finished compiling the exit poll
MEMBER REPORT: survey results from the budget vote and copies were distributed.
LARISSA BODINE
4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS Mrs. Miner mentioned that the M iddle School History Bowl was a
OF THE DISTRICT: great success. Mrs. Miner, Jacinda Lisanto and Robert Magin participated
in the annual North Rose Elementary Memorial Day parade. The Project
Phoenix fashion show was an outstanding event, and a class will be offered
in the future on recyclable fashions. Mrs. Miner m entioned that Jennifer
Hayden recently finished her Administrative Leadership training and was
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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 19, 2009.
7. CONSENT AGENDA Clifford Parton moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner , J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III
voted yes.
7a. WARRANT: Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
following Warrant:
#0056 $636,072.07
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS Be it resolved that the Board
of Education, upon recommendation of the
FROM CSE AND CPSE: Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated
April
24, 2009, May 7, 2009, May 14, 2009, and May 19, 20 09, and the
Committee on Pre School Special Education dated May 5, 2009 and May
12, 2009, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
12200 10317 08133 12160 11223 10570 1
1318 09856
10995 10232 10
918 10233 10278 08210 10098 12002
11436
12182 11568 12062 11316 11331 117 32 11335
12219 11209 12027 12281 11334
11900 11992 11818
7c. SUBSTITUTES: Be it resol
ved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educati on Law, approves the
individuals named on the substitute list s, which are on file with the
District Clerk.
7d. SPECIAL EDUCATION Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PARENT Superintendent of Schools and pursuan t to Education Law, approves
REPRESENTATIVE: Heather Heindl as a parent mem ber to serve on the Committee on Special
Education and the Committee on Pre School Special Ed ucation for the
2008-2009 school year.
7e3. LETTER OF Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
RESIGNATION: Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, accepts
ANGELIC DURHAM resignation of Angelic Durham, Library Media Specialist at the North Rose
Elementary School, contingent upon her reappointment to a position in
the Elementary tenure area, effective June 30, 2009.
7e4. ABOLISHMENT OF Be it resolved that the Board
of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHING AND Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law and Civil
CIVIL SERVICE Service Law, approves
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EMPLOYEE POSITIONS: July 1, 2009:
CLERK/TYPIST: Be it resolved that the Board of Educa
tion, upon recommendation of the
BRANDY STARCZEWSKI Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues
the service of Brandy Starczewski, being the least senior person in that title
area, in the North Rose - Wolcott Central School Di strict at the close of
business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Brandy
Starczewski’s name be placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of candidates
for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a po sition similar to the
one which she previously occupied, following the North Rose-Wolcott
Service Employees’ Association contract dated July 1, 2007 - June 30,
2011.
SENIOR CUSTODIAN: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ANTHONY PURSATI Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues
the service of Anthony Pursati, Senior Custodian, being the least senior
person in that title area, in the North Rose - Wolc ott Central School
District at the close of business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Anthony Pursati’s name be placed on th e Preferred
Eligibility List of candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur
in a position similar to the one which he previousl y occupied, following the
North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association contract dated July 1,
2007 - June 30, 2011.
SENIOR CUSTODIAN: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
RANDY SEARS Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues
the service of Randy Sears, Senior Custodian, being the second least senior
person in that title area, in the North Rose - Wolc ott Central School
District at the close of business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Randy Sears’ name be placed on the Pre ferred Eligibility
List of candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a
position similar to the one which he previously occ upied, following the
North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association contract dated July 1,
2007 - June 30, 2011.
MECHANIC/BUS Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
DRIVER: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues
MIKE BRIGGS the service of Mike Briggs, Mechanic/Bus Driver, being the least senior
person in that title area, in the North Rose - Wolc ott Central School
District at the close of business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Mike Briggs’ name be placed on the Pre ferred Eligibility
List of candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a
position similar to the one which he previously occ upied, following the
North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association contract dated July 1,
2007 - June 30, 2011
.
(1) 1.0 FTE MATH: Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
MICHELE BESHTY Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the service of
Michele Beshty, the least senior person in the Math tenure area, at the
close of business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
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Michele Beshty’s name be placed on the Preferred Eli
gibility List of
candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a similar
position in the Math tenure area, according to the terms of Section 3013 of
the Education Law of the State of New York and foll owing the North Rose-
Wolcott Teachers’ Association contract dated July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011.
(1) 1.0 FTE ENGLISH: Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
JULIE PIASCIK Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of Julie
Piascik, the least senior person in the English tenure area, at the close of
business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Julie
Piascik’s name be placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of candidates for
appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a simila r position in the
English tenure area, according to the terms of Section 3013 of the
Education Law of the State of New York and followin g the North Rose-
Wolcott Teachers’ Association contract dated July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011.
(1) 1.0 FTE MUSIC: Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
ALEX RICHWALDER Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of Alex
Richwalder, the least senior person in the Music tenure area, at the close of
business on June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Alex
Richwalder’s name be placed on the Preferred Eligibility List of candidates
for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a si milar position in the
Music tenure area, according to the terms of Section 3013 of the Education
Law of the State of New York and following the Nort h Rose-Wolcott
Teachers’ Association contract dated July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011.
(1) 1.0 FTE PHYSICAL Be it resolved that the Board o f Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
EDUCATION: Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
SCOTT BAKER Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of Scott
Baker, the second least senior person in the Physical Education tenure
area, at the close of business on June 30, 2009. B E IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Scott Baker’s name be placed on the Pr eferred Eligibility
List of candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a similar
position in the Physical Education tenure area, according to the terms of
Section 3013 of the Education Law of the State of N ew York and following
the North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association contract dated July 1, 2007
- June 30, 2011.
(1) 1.0 FTE PHYSICAL Be it resolved that the Board o f Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
EDUCATION: Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
DAN STADTMILLER Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of
Daniel Stadtmiller, the least senior person in the Physical Education
tenure area, at the close of business on June 30, 2 009. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Daniel Stadtmiller’s name be placed on the Preferred
Eligibility List of candidates for appointment to a vacancy that may occur
in a similar position in the Physical Education tenu re area, according to
the terms of Section 3013 of the Education Law of t he State of New York
and following the North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association contract
dated July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011.
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(1) .5 SOCIAL STUDIES: Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of Scott
Cunningham, .5 Social Studies Teacher, at the clos e of business on June
30, 2009. A part-time teacher does not qualify for placement on the
Preferred Eligibility List.
(1) .5 TEACHING Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation of the North Rose-Wolcott
ASSISTANT: Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM Schools and pursuant to Education Law, discontinues the services of Scott
Cunningham, .5 Teaching Assistant at the close of b usiness on June 30,
2009. A part-time Teaching Assistant does not qualify for placement on
the Preferred Eligibility List.
7e5. CREATION OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
(1) 1.0 FTE CLEANER: Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
creation of (1) 1.0 FTE Cleaner. This is a $9.00/hr ., 8 hours/day, 12
month position with a base salary of $18,720.00. A night differential of
$425.00 will be added to result in the 2009-2010 sal ary of $19,145.00.
7e6. CREATION OF Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
(1) 1.0 FTE Superintendent of Schools an d pursuant to Education Law, approves the
MAINTENANCE WORKER/ creation of (1) 1.0 F TE Maintenance Worker/Groundskeeper. The starting
GROUNDSKEEPER rate for this position will be $10.00/hr, 8 hrs./day, with an annual salary
of $20,800.00 for the 2009-2010 school year. After three full years of
service, the individual in this position receives a $700 annual differential
being “experienced”.
7e7. REAPPOINT ANGELIC Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DURHAM INTO Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ELEMENTARY TENURE reappointment of Angelic Durham into the Elementary tenure area, with
AREA: credit for her number of years of pr evious service on the Elementary
seniority list.
7e9. APPOINT 1.0 FTE K-9 Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
SPECIAL EDUCATION Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
TEACHER: three year probationary appoin tment of Jessica Burgess, conditional upon
JESSICA BURGESS a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
§80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification:
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial Control #: on file
Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Initial Control #: on file
Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), Initial Control #: on file
Students With Disabilities (Grades 5-9), Generalist, Initial Control
#: on file
Tenure Area: Special Education
Probationary Period: September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2012
Salary: $38,000 Step A
7e10. APPOINT BUS DRIVER: Be it resolved that the Bo
ard of Education, upon recommendation of the
LEO PICCIOTTI Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
26 week probationary appointment of Leo Picciotti as a Bus Driver,
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conditional upon a criminal history record check ac
cording to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.25 hrs./day, 10
months per year, $13.50/hr. for a total annual salary of $13,466.00,
prorated to $1,559.00 effective May 27, 2009.
8. INFORMATIONAL The following informational items were shared with the Board: Local
ITEMS: Government Efficiency grant applicat ion notification, Los Pumas De North
Rose-Wolcott – May 15, 2009, Finger Lakes Times article “Making a
fashion statement with recyclables”, Finger Lakes Times article “NR-W
board candidates run unopposed”, Wayne County Star article “Beautifying
Wolcott”, Wayne County Star article “NRE Readers Send Principal to
Dunk Tank”, Wayne County Star article listing budget information, 21
st
Century Community Learning Consortium Newsletter, NRE News (Special
Dunk Tank Issue) – May 2009, Use of Facilities, Ret irement Party
Invitation, Board of Education Reception for Retiring Employees and
Newly Tenured Teachers Invitation, Wayne County Start article “In Their
Mind, They’re Invicible”, National Junior Honor Society invitation, Capital
Project Monthly Report - April 2009.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public partic ipation.
Mrs. Henner congratulated the Budget Committee, Robert Magin and
Cindy Miner for bringing a budget to the community that was successfully
passed. Many hours of work and dedication were inv olved in doing this.
Mrs. Henner called for a short break. Jan McDorman and all guests left
the meeting at this time. Lucinda Miner served as note taker for the
remainder of the meeting.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Robert Cahoon moved and Cli fford Parton seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parto n, 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 7:57 pm for the specific purpo se of discussing pulled
agenda items and personnel matters.
OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at
9:05 pm.
A motion was made by Melinda DeBadts and seconded by Clifford Parton
to reinstate Agenda Items #7e2. and #7e8. The vote was unanimous. N.
Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, M. DeBadts, K. Durham, E.
Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss III voted yes.
TERMINATION OF Robert Cahoon motioned and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following
EMPLOYMENT: motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Hen ner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
BROOKE PAXTON K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Parton, O. Rothfuss
III voted yes.
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Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re
commendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, terminates the
probationary employment of Brooke Paxton, School Counselor, due to
denial of tenure, in the North Rose - Wolcott Centr al School District at the
close of business on June 30, 2009.
APPOINT ADMINISTRATIVE Edward Magin motioned and Kari Durham seconded the following
INTERN: motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henne r, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DONNA BROOKS DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, 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, approves the
appointment of Donna Brooks as a teacher on special assignment to the
position of Administrative Intern serving as Assistant Pupil Personnel
Coordinator/Staff Developer. The salary for this position for the 2009-10
school year will be $58,600, effective September 1,
2009– August 31,
2010. Mrs. Brooks will continue to accrue seniority in the English tenure
area during this time. A Memorandum of Understanding is on file with
the District Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Kathy DeAngelis moved and Kari Durham seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, 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 9:10 pm for the specific purpose of discussing
personnel matters.
OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 9:20 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Kari Durham moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. N. Henner, J. Buck alew, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, M. DeBadts, E. Magin, C. Pa rton, 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 the
adjournment of the meeting at 9:20 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education
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