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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 7:00 PM
FLORENTINE HENDRICK EL EMENTARY SCHOOL
PRESENT:
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 27 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Judi Buckalew
CALL TO ORDER:
Board Vice President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1a. BUILDING
Mrs. Haensch, Katharine DeAngelis and Edward Magin led the Board of
TOUR:
Education on a tour of Florentine Hend rick Elementary. The new
Raptorware security system was viewed in the Main Office, and it was
noted that the clocks had been fixed last spring. The Board spent time in
the cafeteria, noting the “Table of Honor”, and the “Golden Spoon” award
posters on the wall, both initiatives of the PBIS ch aracter education
program. Each wing of the building was toured and student work was on
display in the hallways. Posters which displayed t he new Zaner-Bloser
handwriting program were noted in the hallway.
1b. APPROVAL OF
Katharine DeAngelis moved and Kell y Ferrente seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, 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 22, 2009.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Mrs. Syndey Greaves, President o f the PTO, mentioned to the Board that
TO THE BOARD:
the PTO has spent time over t he last two weeks in the Florentine Hendrick
Elementary Library, helping to run the book fair. A good amount of sales
were collected, and the book fair was very successful. The PTO will be
visible at the NRE Open House, and they will be rec ruiting for PTO
membership. Mrs. Greaves spoke about the 3
rd
annual 5K run scheduled
during homecoming, and urged everyone to participate in this fun event.
3a. ACCOUNTABILITY
Jacinda Lisanto gave an overview of 2008-2009 NYS test data to the
JACINDA LISANTO
Board. She reported on Gr ades 3-8 ELA, Math, Social Studies, Regents,
and graduation rate trend data. Grade 4 and Grade 8 Science test data was
presented. Cohort and Disaggregated data for grades 3-8 in ELA and
Math was discussed. It was mentioned that Social S tudies curriculum
mapping is in progress.
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3b. SUMMER SCHOOL:
Mrs. June Muto summarized the W ayuga Cooperative Summer School
JUNE MUTO
program, mentioning that there we re 500 students from North Rose-
Wolcott, Cato-Meridian, Clyde-Savannah, and Red Creek who participated
at three sites. Mrs. Muto supervised the High School program and the
Middle School program which ran at the North Rose E lementary School,
and Mrs. Donna Brooks supervised the K-5 program which ran at the
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School. There were 20 NR-W students
in Spanish who attended Cuyler Elementary School in Red Creek. She
mentioned that the four day school week works better for families than a
five day school week, and that it helps cut down on the number of student
drop-outs.
3c. AFTER THE
Mr. David Murphy reminded the Board that earlier the District was
BELL:
informed that the 21
st
Century grant would not be funding the summer
DAVID MURPHY
program, and the After The Bell program for the 2009-10 school year. He
is pleased to announce that funding will be able to be used between 3
grants under Title I money to support the After The Bell program at the
Middle School. The program is scheduled to start S eptember 28, 2009.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the administrators for the reports they provide.
REPORTS:
4b. SUPERINTENDENT
Robert Cahoon summariz ed the Superintendent Search Committee
SEARCH REPORT:
meeting held on September 18, 2009, and distributed a report to the Board
ROBERT CAHOON
of recommendations from the committee. He rationalized reasons behind
the committees’ recommendations.
4c. CURRICULUM
The recent Curriculum Council meeting was very productive, with a lot of
COUNCIL:
positive energy from teachers rega rding Option B of the APPR Plan. It was
KATHARINE
mentioned that the new handwriti ng program was fully implemented on
DEANGELIS
the first day of school. There was a round table discussion and goal setting
began.
4d. FOUR COUNTY
Mr. Edward Magin attended the firs t Four County General Membership
SCHOOL BOARDS:
meeting of the new school ye ar. PBIS Group supporters were presenting at
EDWARD MAGIN
the meeting and they explained their philosophy to the group. Susan
Salvaggio, Sodus Superintendent, gave a presentation on the PBIS
program at Sodus. The Sodus district is in their 4
th
year with PBIS and Ms.
Salvaggio relayed how it has transformed their District. She explained
how student behavior is tracked at Sodus, and mentioned how successful
the program is there.
4e. BOE GOALS AND
It was determined after discussion, that a BOE Self-Evaluation will be
SELF-EVALUATION:
completed by members and i t will be used to aid in BOE goal setting.
KARI DURHAM
The BOE Self-Evaluation used b y the Canandaigua School District and
distributed by Dr. Uebbing and Tarry Shipley at a r ecent workshop will be
made available to members to complete and return.
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4f. FHE DISCUSSION:
Items to consider regarding the possible future closing of the Florentine
Hendrick building were discussed. It was determined that the current
Buildings and Grounds committee will be charged with the collection and
reporting of thoughts and concerns from Board members regarding the
possible future closure of Florentine Hendrick.
4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Kelly Ferrente mentioned that the traffic situation seems to be better at the
OF THE DISTRICT:
Middle School student unlo ading area on the North end of the building
with the addition of arrows painted on the pavement and with the buses
traveling in one direction.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner mentioned that s he will keep the Board informed regarding
UPDATE:
information on Regional High Schools. She spoke about the fire code
requirement of two exit doors when more than 50 peo ple occupy a room,
and our plan for correction to one Music room at th e Middle School to
comply with this requirement.
5b. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin mentioned to the Bo ard that he has assessed the student
UPDATE:
drop-off area situation at the Middl e School several times. Signage and
painted arrows have been added to the pavement. A “No U-Turn” sign
may be installed to enforce that parents should not head West by the
student unloading area and not make a “U-Turn”. Po licemen may assist
in this area when available. Buses are using Drape r Street and are
unloading back by the doors to create less congestion by the road. Robert
Magin will continue to monitor the situation.
A correction was made to the heading area of the September 9, 2009
minutes before approval. The word “SPECIAL” should not have been
included, and J. Boogaard was mistakenly left off the vote for
adjournment.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, 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
corrected Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2009.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, R. C ahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, voted yes.
7a. WARRANT:
Be it reso lved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following Warrant:
1. #0012
$149,176.89
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
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FROM CSE AND CPSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated
September 3, 2009, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education
dated September 15, 2009, and instructs the Superintendent to implement
the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
Student numbers
10297 12155 10507 12398 12350
IEP amendments
11336 11547
7c. SUBSTITUTE
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
TEACHERS AND
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SUBSTITUTE SERVICE
individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
PERSONNEL:
District Clerk.
7d. VOLUNTEER:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves Ms.
Lisa Perrin as a volunteer at the Florentine Hendrick Elementary school.
7e1. APPOINT FOOD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SERVICE HELPER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ROBIN SLYTER
26 week probationary appointment of Robin Slyter as Food Service
Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 2.5 hrs/day,
$9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of up to $4,232.00 prorated to
$4,140.00 effective September 11, 2009.
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following info rmational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Enrollment Report - September 2009, Use o f Facilities, Florentine
Hendrick Elementary Newsletter - September 2009, The Advocate -
September 2009, Capital Project Meeting Minutes #00024
8/26/2009,
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Regional High School Timeline, Capital
Project Monthly Report - August 2009.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Boar d at this time.
10a. ADDITIONS TO THE
Edward Magin moved and Rob ert Cahoon seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boo gaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Part on, 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 22, 2009.
10b. RESIGNATION OF
Clifford Parton moved John Boo gaard seconded the following
MATHEMATICS
motion. J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
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TEACHER:
K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Pa rton, voted yes.
MICHELLE BESHTY
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 2 years of service, the resignation of M ichelle Beshty, High School
Math Teacher, effective at the close of business on October 20, 2009.
10c. RESIGNATION OF
Nickoline Henner moved Clif ford Parton seconded the following
TEACHER AIDE:
motion. J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham,
PATTY FOWLER
K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magi n, 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, accepts the
letter of resignation from Patty Fowler, Teacher Aide, with thanks for 13
years of service, effective at the close of business on October 2, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Edward Magin moved and Robe rt Cahoon seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. 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,
approved Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing Personnel issues.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:45 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kari Durham moved and Kelly Ferren te seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. 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 r ecommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
adjournment of the meeting at 9:46 pm.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education