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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
November 17, 2009
7:00 PM
High School Room #210
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari Durham,
Kelly Ferrente, Nickoline Henner, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton,
Samantha Zerniak
Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
approximately 35 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Robert Cahoon
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Before approval of the Agenda, a correction was made to the resolution
of Item #7h12. Appointment of Long Term Subsitute Amanda Dashnau.
Corrected resolution: Start Date: Beginning November 9, 2009,
continuing during the absence of Amy Plowe Katy Lumb, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Mag in seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. B uckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, 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 November 17, 2009.
1b. NATIONAL SCHOOL
The intent of National School Board Member Recognition week is to honor
BOARD MEMBER
School Board members for the ir dedicated service to the children of New
RECOGNITION:
York State. Each school in our Di strict honored the Board of Education
differently. A mural was drawn and signed by the children at Florentine
Hendrick. North Rose Elementary children created a banner and signed it.
Homemade cookies and cards were given by the Middle School students.
Gifts from the High School included a CD with teach er skits and a song, a
lanyard, banner, and a ceramic dish with cards from the Art department.
The Board members also received customized coffee mugs.
BUILDING TOUR:
Tina Wilson, Kari Durham, Nick oline Henner and Samantha Zerniak led
the Board on a tour of the High School.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
Amy Lynch spoke to the Board on b ehalf of the Middle School building.
TO THE BOARD:
She thanked Paul Schiener for doing a superb job of keeping the Middle
School running smoothly during Michele Sullivan’s medical absence.
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A letter was written by George Mitchell and read b y Judi Buckalew
regarding operational concerns of the Adaptive PE Center.
3a. POSSIBLE CLOSING
The Board listened to a prese ntation about the possible future closing
OF FLORENTINE
of Florentine Hendrick Elementary school. Specific information was
HENDRICK SCHOOL:
addressed about cost savin gs, scheduling, instructional impact, Capital
CINDY MINER
Project issues, time line and o ptions. Answers were given to questions
LINDA HAENSCH
asked by Board members.
JENN HAYDEN
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Cliff ord Parton and seconded by Edward Magin to
enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel
issue. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, 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, approved
Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
issues.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 8:30 pm.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
Administrative Reports wer e shared with the Board. The Administrators
REPORTS:
answered questions that Board m embers asked.
4b. CURRICULUM
The Curriculum Council met on Nove mber 16, 2009. An update was given
COUNCIL:
on the Annual Professional Performa nce Review Plan. Goals for the year
KATHARINE
were completed, and examples of quality curriculum maps were shared
DEANGELIS
and discussed. There was a rou nd table discussion and progress is being
made.
4c. WELLNESS
The Wellness Committee recent ly met, and Kathy Hoyt spoke about
COMMITTEE:
numerous wellness themes and initiatives that are taking place in the next
CINDY MINER
few months.
4d. BUILDING AND
Kari Durham reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee toured
GROUNDS:
the High School and viewed the progress of the Capital Project.
KARI DURHAM
Kari Durham also reported that a working draft of Board Goals has been
developed and has been put to a time line. Presenta tions will be added to
the time line. Input will be needed to determine i f this document is
manageable. A “Chain of Command” is being developed which will be an
essential document for use by Board members.
4e. SUPERINTENDENT
Stakeholder meetings have been completed by our Search Consultants,
SEARCH:
Dr. Stephen Uebbing and Timot hy McElheran. A Special Board of
JUDI BUCKALEW
Education meeting will be he ld on December 8, 2009 at 6:00 in the
Middle School Media Center to discuss progress in regards to an Interim
Superintendent.
4f. STUDENT BOARD OF
Samantha Zerniak mentioned t hat the Winter Sports season has begun,
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EDUCATION MEMBER: and she urged everyone to attend games. She said that the recent
SAMANTHA
PBIS skits at the High School were fun and sent out a good message to
ZERNIAK
High School students. High School classes will be making up cheers and
there will be a competition to go along with an up coming pep assembly.
4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
The High School play, Death by a Doornail was enjoyed by all who
OF THE DISTRICT:
attended. Kudos to the p articipants on a fine job! Cindy Miner attended a
BOCES program where two of our students helped to m ake a battery
operated car that completed 46 laps around the Oswego Speedway race
track before running out of power.
4h. OTHER:
The Board was pleased to receive a le tter of praise from Sue Stevens
regarding the fine coaching skills and dedicated work of Jeff Drake, Girls
Varsity Swim Coach. Four Sodus athletes are thank ful for the experience
they have had swimming under his direction this past season.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mrs. Miner mentioned detail s of the upcoming H1N1 Flu clinic.
UPDATE:
Approximately 400 students have retur ned permission slips to receive the
vaccination.
5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Mr. Robert Magin reported that the firm of Raymond F. Wager, C.P.A.,
UPDATE:
P.C. is scheduled to meet with the Aud it Committee on December 1, 2009.
He mentioned that the 2009-10 Budget Calendar is on the agenda, ready
for approval. Classrooms will be moved into the ex tra classroom addition
next week. He spoke about a bond that will be sign ed to carry the District
through the rest of the scheduled capital project work.
5c. POLICY FIRST
Replacement policies were given to the board for a first reading.
READING:
Before approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009 a correction
was made to the #11d. Appointment of Mathematics T eacher - Mary
Clarisse. The resolution had been omitted.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
OCTOBER 27, 2009
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, 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
Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009.
6b. SPECIAL MEETING
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, K.
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
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
Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2009.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton moved and John B oogaard seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, 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. #0019
$152,928.95
2. #0022
$1,241,711.19
7b. DISTRICT
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
FINANCIAL REPORTS: Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SEPTEMBER 2009
Treasurer’s Report for Septe mber, 2009.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon r ecommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Extra Classroom Activity Report for September, 2009.
7c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
FROM CSE AND CPSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education
dated October 14, 2009, October 21, 2009, October 22, 2009, and October
29, 2009, and November 5, 2009, and the Committee o n PreSchool
Special Education dated November 3, 2009 and November 10, 2009, and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
Student numbers
09421 11127 11119 10403 10094 11177
11040 11914 11547 09996 12292 10498
10127 09746 10389 12179 12412 12413
12402
IEP amendments
10565 10507
7d. SUBSTITUTE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHERS AND
Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SUBSTITUTE
individuals named on the subst itute lists, which are on file with the
SERVICE
District Clerk.
PERSONNEL:
7e. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
BUDGET CALENDAR
Superintendent t o f Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves to
2009-10
adopt the Budget Calendar for the 2009-2010 school year.
7f. AUTHORIZATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TO DISPOSE OF
Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes the
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT Business Executi ve to discard the books listed. The list will be o n file with
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PROPERTY:
the District Clerk.
7g. DONATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
THE DISTRICT:
Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks, the donation of (16) “The Hungry Caterpillar” books, valued at
$144.00, from Walmart’s reading program “Jumpstart, Read for the
Record”.
7h1. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ROBIN SLYTER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks, the letter of resignation from Robin Slyter, Food Service Helper,
effective at the close of business on November 3, 2 009.
7h2. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
LOU MINACAPELLI
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks, the letter of resignation from Lou Minacapelli, Bus Driver,
effective at the close of business on November 27, 2009.
7h3. RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
MARY HUNTER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
with thanks, the letter of resignation from Mary Hunter, Bus Driver,
effective at the close of business on November 13, 2009.
7h4. CREATION OF
Be it re solved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
FITNESS CENTER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
DIRECTOR:
cre ation of a Fitness Center Director for the Adaptive PE Center.
7h5. APPOINT FITNESS
Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the
CENTER DIRECTOR:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
KATHY HOYT
approves the following individu al as Fitness Center Director, effective
11/18/09.
Name
Salary
Kathy Hoyt
$5,000 prorated to time worke d
7h6. CREATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
RECREATION
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ATTENDANT:
creation of a Recreation A ttendant for the Adaptive PE Center.
7h7. APPOINT SR. CLERK/
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
TYPIST:
Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
SARA VISCONTI
promotional transfer of Sa ra Visconti to the position of Sr. Clerk/Typist,
7.5 hrs/day, $11.00/hr.
7h8. COACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENTS
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following coaching appointment for the 2009-10 school year, conditional
upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful completion of all required
First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as follows:
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Boys Swimming and Diving
Salary
`
Casey Gilbert
Stipend of $22 per hour/ 39 ho urs -
will not exceed $850
7h9. HIGH SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CO-CURRICULAR
Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
APPOINTMENT
following Co-Curricular appoin tment for the 2009-2010 school year:
Name
Position
Step/Year
Salary
Sue Malone
Fall Play Costumer
1
1
$342.00
7h10. 2009-10 AQUATICS
Be it resolved that the B oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROGRAM:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individuals as Lifeguards for any swim program we offer for the
2009-10 school year:
Name
Position
$/hour
Corey Youells
Lifeguard
$7.25
7h11. APPOINT LLONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the
REBECCA STOCKWELL
appointment of Rebecca Stockwell as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record chec k according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Contol #: on file
Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) Pending
Start Date: Beginning November 13, 2009, contin uing during the absence
of Amy Plowe, to serve at the pleasure of the Boa rd.
Salary: 38,000
Step A, prorated to time worked.
7h12. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
TERM SUBSTIUTE:
Superintendent of Sc hools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
AMANDA DASHNAU appointment of A manda 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
Start Date: Beginning November 9, 2009, continu ing during the absence
of Amy Plowe Katy Lumb, to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Salary: 38,000
Step A, prorated to time worked.
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Use of Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - November 2009,
Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter - November 2009, NRE News
- November 2009, Middle School National Junior Honor Society
Newspaper - “NJHS Today” - Fall 2009, The Advocate – November 2009,
Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0028, October 21, 2009, Four County
School Boards Association Directory, Capital Project Monthly Report -
October, 2009, Policy #7532 - Bullying: Peer Abuse i n the Schools:
Information, Regulation, Old Policy, Policy #7680 - Independent
Education Evaluations: Information, Regulation, Old Policy, Policy #6140
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- Employee Medical Examinations: Information, Regulation, Old Policy,
Information on Regulation #6120 Equal Opportunity Employer: School
District Best Practices for Employees with Caregiving Responsibilties,
Regulation #6120 Equal Opportunity Employer: School District Best
Practices for Employees with Caregiving Responsibilties.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.
Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
guests left the meeting at this time.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Kelly Ferrente moved and John Boogaard seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard , K. DeAngelis, K.
Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, voted y es.
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 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
issues.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:55 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Boogaard moved and Edward M agin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, 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 9:58 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education