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Unofficial & UnApproved
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
7:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL ROOM #210
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis,
Kari Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin,
Clifford Parton, Samantha Zerniak
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
approximately 9 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. OATH OF OFFICE
John Boogaard was sworn in as a Board Member. The Oath of Office is on
file with the District Clerk.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Kari Durh am seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton,
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 September 8, 2009.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Syndey Greaves, President of the PTO, spoke about events that the PTO is
TO THE BOARD:
involved in t his fall. She mentioned that getting participation/volunteers
is very difficult. The box top and Campbell soup l abel campaign is still
going on. Hundreds of dollars have been raised in the past from these
collections and she urges everyone to continue participating in these
campaigns.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
There were no presentations.
4a1. SHARED SERVICES
Mrs. Buckalew spo ke about the Shared Services Committee she attended
COMMITTEE:
on September 3, 2009, with Lu cinda Miner, Robert Magin, and
J. BUCKALEW
representatives from variou s local municipalities including Peg Churchill,
C. MINER
E xecutive Director at Wayne County Industrial Development Agency
and Ora Rothfuss III, Ag Development Specialist, Wayne County Planning.
There was discussion regarding a grant for a feasibility study that Wayne
County is investigating to develop an industrial pod which uses a
biodigester to create methane and produce electricity. Although not
directly involving the school district, the school could benefit from the
energy sustainability. There was further discussion regarding the interest
of municipalities in a feasibility study funded by grant money for the
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possible lease of potential vacant space at Florentine Hendrick School.
The local government efficiency grant would pay 90% of the cost of the
study and each interested municipality would pay a share of the remaining
$1,000.00 cost. The Florentine Hendrick Elementary School was toured,
and it was mentioned that an area business is also interested in renting
space at Florentine Hendrick if it becomes available in the future. Grant
writing will be done by Wayne County with input fro m the Board of
Education. If the grant is not approved, municipalities and the school
could perform the study independently, or share the space, but there
would be no involvement with the sustainability pod.
4b. STUDENT BOARD
Samantha Zerniak attended Fre shman Orientation and mentioned that
OF EDUCATION
many freshman were nervous, but excited to come to the high school.
REPORT:
She spoke about the first day at sc hool, mentioning that it wasn’t as
S. ZERNIAK
shocking for freshmen as they thought it would be. There was discussion
regarding lockers that had been changed which created a bit of confusion.
4c. OTHER GOOD
A thank you note was received fro m the Teachers’ Association for food
NEWS OF THE
provided on Superintendent’s Conference Day, September 1, 2009. Kelly
DISTRICT:
Ferrente mentioned that she was pleased to see the communication efforts
put forth by the Middle School to keep parents info rmed and involved.
Robert Galloway, Transportation Supervisor, was present and addressed
questions that the Board asked regarding opening day bus issues.
4d. OTHER:
There was discussion regarding traff ic safety issues at the North side of the
Middle School where parents drop off students. Also discussed was the
use of metal detectors in our District.
4e. SUPERINTENDENT
There was an open discussion between Board members on methods used
SEARCH PROCESS
to hire a Superintendent. It was agreed that a committee should be
DISCUSSION:
formed to determine what option s are available.
J. BUCKALEW
A motion was made by Clifford Parton and seconde d by Kelly Ferrente that
the Board of Education begin investigating the process associated with
selecting the next Superintendent. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew,
J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
A motion was made by Robert Cahoon and secon ded by Clifford Parton
that a Superintendent Search Committee be formed which is headed by a
chairperson, and is charged with fact finding. The committee will report
the results to the Board. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J.
Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner,
E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
Four Board members were chosen to serve on this c ommittee: Robert
Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis, Clifford Parton and John Boogaard. A
meeting date for the committee was discussed.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner reported that th e opening of all school buildings went well.
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UPDATE:
There was a very structured environme nt in all buildings, with students on
task and focused. She spoke about vandalism in the form of graffiti, that
occurred at the Florentine Hendrick school. Mrs. Miner mentioned that
the Capital Project continues to be on schedule. It was agreed by Board
members that the October 13 ,2009 Board meeting be changed to October
6, 2009, at the Middle School, because of a schedul ing conflict.
5b. BUSINESS
Robert Magin reported that auditor’s from Ray Wager’s firm have arrived
ADMINISTRATOR’S
at the District Office and will be in the District for one week. Their
UPDATE:
findings will be compiled and th e Board will receive an official document
to review. He mentioned that school tax collection has begun.
A correction was made to the heading area of the August 25, 2009 minutes
before approval. The word “SPECIAL” should not have been included.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
AUGUST 25, 2009
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. C ahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, voted yes. J.
Boogaard abstained from voting.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upo n recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
corrected Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2009.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Edward Magin moved and Rober t Cahoon seconded the following
AUGUST 27, 2009
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. C ahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, voted yes. J.
Boogaard abstained from voting.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upo n recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2009.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Edward Magin moved and Robert Ca hoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. B oogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton,
voted yes.
7a. WARRANTS:
Be it resolv ed that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following Warrants:
1. #0009
$43,424.49
2. #0010
$1,695, 303.76
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
FROM CPSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on PreSchool Special Education
dated August 31, 2009, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
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12233 12346 12354
IEP Amendments
11405
10600
7c. APPROVAL OF
Be it resol ved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CAPITAL PROJECT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
CHANGE ORDER FOR
following Capital Project Chan ge Order Request:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ROOF MATERIAL:
Change Order Request Description
Project #
Reference # Total Amount
ROOF-006
Issue 92 LMS revise 2006179
0307
$37,138.47
fastening of new
roof material for
metal deck
7d. OBLIGATIONS TO
Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
THE DISTRICT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, that the 2009-
2010 budget be increased by $100.98 to appropriations code A2610-450-
04-0000 (Materials and Supplies, HS Library) for the amount of the
student lost book fees received from the 2008-2009 school year to cover
expenses for replacement of the lost books.
7e. SHARED SERVICES
RESOLUTION
GRANT EFFICIENCY:
WHEREAS, due to de clining student population, the North Rose
Wolcott School District has excess and unused classroom space in
the District and is exploring alternative uses for excess facilities,
And…
WHEREAS, the Towns of Butler and Huron and the Village of Wolcott
are interested in exploring the feasibility of co-locating their
municipal offices in an effort to lower costs and improve local
government efficiencies,
NOW THEREFORE…
BE IT RESOLVED that Robert Magin, Business Adm inistrator, is
designated as the Lead Applicant Contact Person and authorized to
submit an application and to execute all financial and/or
administrative processes to the NYS DOS Shared Municipal Services
Incentive Grant Program with the Towns of Butler and Huron and
the Village of Wolcott; And…
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application f or funding will be
for $9,000 to conduct a $10,000 feasibility study of the costs
involved for each project partner to relocate all or part of their
municipal offices to the Florentine Hendrick Elementary building;
And…
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 10% Local Sha re match of
$1,000 for this grant will be divided equally among the four partners
at $250 each; And…
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District will enter into an
intermunicipal agreement with the other project partners for this
project.
7f1. LETER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
RESIGNATION:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
JOSEPH WASILUK
letter of resignation from Joseph Wasiluk, Teaching Assistant, effective
August 20, 2009.
7f2. APPOINT
Be it resolved that the Board of Educa tion, upon recommendation of the
TEACHER AIDE:
Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SUSAN CAVES
26 week probationary appoint ment of Susan Caves to the position of
Teacher Aide, conditional upon a criminal history record check according
to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for $9.25/hr., 7
hrs./day, effective September 1, 2009.
7f3. APPOINT LONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHING SUBSTITUTE Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ASSISTANT:
appointment of Annette Gil bert as a Long Term Substitute Teaching
ANNETTE GILBERT
Assistant, conditiona l upon a criminal history check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Elementary Education (pending)
Appointment Area: Elementary
Start Date: approximately September 16, 2009 for six to eight weeks, the
period of time determined by the absence of Stacy D enisi, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board
Salary: $16,925 Step A plus $2,000.00 for Bachelo r’s Degree, prorated
to time worked
7f4. CO-CURRICULAR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
APPOINTMENTS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following Co-Curricular appointments for the 2009-2010 school year:
Name
Position
step/year
Salary
Amy Bromley Aquatics Director
2
6
$5,296.00 $5,749.00
Anne Dapolito Golf Range Director 2
4
$2,695.00 $2,926.00
7f5. COACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENTS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteer coaching appointments for t he 2009-10 school year,
conditional upon a criminal history record chec k according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, a nd successful
completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Chi ld Abuse courses as
follows:
Name
Position
Salary
Ben Wilson
Boys Soccer
Volunteer
Dwight Burry
Boys Soccer
Volunteer
Joe Cahoon
Boys Soccer
Volunteer
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Dale Binggeli
Girls Swim
Volunteer
Brian Cole
Girls Swim
Volunteer
Jackie Lockwood Girls Swim
Volunteer
Kelly Tuttle
Girls Soccer
Volunteer
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following info rmational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Structuring Tenure Culture Workshop Bro chure, Capital Project Meeting
Minutes #00023 - 8/12/2009, Letter from the N ew York State Future
Business Leaders of America, Use of Facilitie s, Wayne County Star article
“Wilson, Hayden, New NR-W Principals”
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Boar d at this time.
10a. ADDITIONS TO THE
Robert Cahoon moved and Ka tharine DeAngelis seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buc kalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton,
voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upo n recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
additions to the agenda of September 8, 2009.
10b. RESIGNATION OF
Robert Cahoon moved Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
LONG TERM
motion. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R . Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
SUBSTITUTE:
K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C . Parton, voted yes.
AARWYN KOGUT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
resignation of Arwyn Kogut from her position as Long Term Substitute
Teacher during the maternity leave of Robyn Bridson, approximately
September 1, 2009 - October 13, 2009, effective at the close of business on
September 2, 2009.
10c. APPOINT LONG TERM
Kelly Ferrente moved Robert Cahoon seconded the following
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: motion. J. Buckalew, J. Boo gaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
AMANDA DASHNAU
K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Ma gin, C. Parton, 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 Amanda Dashnau as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon 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
Appointment Area: Elementary
Start Date: approximately September 9, 2009 - October 13, 2009, the
period of time determined by the absence of Robyn B ridson, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
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Amanda Dashnau will be substituting for Angel Southwick who has been
reassigned to Robyn Bridson’s Kindergarten room during Mrs. Bridson’s
maternity Leave of Absence.
Salary: $38,000 Step A, prorated to time worked
10d. APPOINT .5 LONG TERM Katharine DeAngelis move d and Clifford Parton seconded the following
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: motion. J. Buckalew, J. Boo gaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
BECKY CECCARELLI
K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Mag in, C. Parton, 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 Becky Ceccarelli as a .5 Long Term S ubstitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6, Special Education
Permanent
Control #: on file
Appointment Area: Special Education
Start Date: approximately September 9, 2009 - January 29, 2010, the
period of time determined by the absence of Amy Joh nson, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
Salary: $38,000 .5, Step A, prorated to time worked
ADJOURNMENT:
Robert Cahoon moved and Kari Durha m seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. Durham, R.
Cahoon, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton, 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 8:35 pm.
10. TOUR OF THE
The Board toured various areas of the High School to view the progress
HIGH SCHOOL
of the Capital Project.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education