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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

January 12, 2010

7:00 PM

High School Room #210

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis,

Kari Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton

Lucinda Miner, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and

approximately 30 guests

ABSENT/EXCUSED:

Nickoline Henner

CALL TO ORDER:

Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:10 pm

and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Before approval of the agenda, two corrections were made to the Agenda:

Item #7i.- One is developed by Neil Thompson for NRE and requests

funding for the purchase of (20) iPod Nanos in order that students can

share their best work digitally. One is developed by Neil Thompson for the

entire district, and requests funding for the purchase of (20) iPod Nanos in

order that students can share their best work digitally.

Item #7j2.- Lucinda Miner is pleased to recomme nd Arline Perce as a

Food Service Helper at North Rose Elementary to fill the position left

vacated by the resignation of Lisa Marks. Lucinda Miner is pleased to

recommend Arline Perce as a Food Service Helper at N orth Rose

Elementary to fill the position left vacated by the resignation of Robin

Slyter.

1a. APPROVAL OF

Clifford Parton moved and Edward Ma gin seconded the following

AGENDA:

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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

corrected agenda of January 12, 2010.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Mrs. Tina Topping spoke to the Bo ard with concerns regarding

TO THE BOARD:

discipline issues.

3a. ART DEPARTMENT:

A presentation was given by th e Art Department showing the fabulous

D. TESKA, H. SKINNER work of students at al l buildings in the District. Congratulations to

K. ALLEN, M.

Rachel Spade who had a piece featured on News Channel 9! It was

WILLIAMS, J.J.

mentioned that fused glass snowflakes adorned a Christmas tree at the

GUNDERSON, M.

Festival of Trees in Wolcott. The HS Art Department is excited about the

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PATTERSON

new glass showcase in the HS Foyer where in the fall, graduates’ work will

begin to be displayed. Mrs. Teska thanked the Boar d for their support of

the Art Department throughout the years. A presentation folder which

featured student work from each building was given, and upcoming events

were spoken about.

4a. BUDGET

Kari Durham spoke briefly about the budget meetings that have been held

COMMITTEE:

with the Transportation, Mai ntenance and Technology departments.

KARI DURHAM

4b. SAFETY

Judi Buckalew mentioned that as a resu lt of our lock down/lock out drills,

COMMITTEE:

Campus Construction will now be training their staff in each district’s

JUDI BUCKALEW

emergency procedures. She i s pleased to report that the new Chief of

Police from the Village of Wolcott will be attending Safety Committee

meetings.

4c. BUILDING AND

Clifford Parton gave an updat e on the Capital Project, and mentioned

GROUNDS:

the headway being made in vari ous areas. It looks like the Adaptive PE

CLIFFORD PARTON

Center and the front en trance will be ready to view at Open House on

January 19, 2010.

4d. SUPERINTENDENT

Judi Buckalew mentioned that applications for the position of

JUDI BUCKALEW

Superintendent will cont inue to be accepted until January 25, 2010. A

number of applications have been received. She spoke about the offer of

employment on the agenda for the Interim Superintendent.

4e. WELLNESS

The next Wellness meeting will meet in early February, 2010.

COMMITTEE:

JUDI BUCKALEW

4f. STUDENT BOE

No report was given.

MEMBER REPORT:

SAMANTHA

ZERNIAK

4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS

The MS students are excited to begin practice on this years musical,

OF THE DISTRICT:

“Here Comes the Mayor”. It was mentioned that the retirement party held

recently for Cindy Miner was well attended, and was enjoyed by all.

4h. OTHER: DISCUSSION

Board members asked further questions and had discussion regarding

OF FHE TIMELINE:

the closure of the Florent ine Hendrick building. Voting to determine the

disposition of FHE will occur on January 26, 2010.

4i OTHER: DISCUSSION

It was mentioned that mor e work was needed on the “goals” document,

OF GOALS, CHAIN OF

and a plan to work on t his will be discussed at the next meeting.

COMMAND

DOCUMENTS: KARI

DURHAM

4j. OTHER: DISCUSSION

There was discussion about large Board packets and cutting down on

OF PIECES OF PAPER

paper. Various methods o f accomplishing paperless Board packets were

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IN BOARD PACKET:

discussed. The Board wil l speak with the Technology Coordinator to

KELLY FERRENTE

and ask him to research thi s.

5a. OFFER OF

Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following

DECEMBER 15, 2009

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,

EMPLOYMENT-

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted

INTERIM

yes.

SUPERINTENDENT

HAROLD E.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education offers employment as Interim

FERGUSON

Superintendent of Schools to Harol d E. Ferguson; and authorizes Judi

Buckalew and Kari Durham, in consultation with the school attorney, to

negotiate a proposed contract with Harold E. Ferguson; and, if they are

able to negotiate a contract, to bring the contract back for the Board’s

consideration and approval or disapproval.

5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S

Mrs. Miner spoke about the Regional High School Update that is

UPDATE:

scheduled on January 26

at 6:00 PM in the HS Auditorium. She reported

that an Executive Session was not needed regarding the previous meeting’s

transportation issue. The opportunity to purchase used soccer lights was

discussed, and she urged members to show support for the Basketball

team by being the “sponsor” and attending the January 21, 2010 game.

5c. BUSINESS ADMIN.

Robert Magin mentioned that he is busy with budget preparation. He

UPDATE:

spoke about the meetings that have al ready occurred with various

departments. He reported on the lockdown drill which occurred at the

High School earlier in the day.

6a. MEETING MINUTES:

Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following

DECEMBER 15, 2009

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Clifford Parton moved and John Boogaard seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.

7a. WARRANTS:

Be it res olved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following Warrants:

1. #0027

$734,309.99

2. #0028

$984,895.39

7b. DISTRICT

Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

Superintendent of Sc hools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

NOVEMBER 2009

Treasurer’s Reports for Novembe r, 2009.

Be it resolved that the Board of Educatio n, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educa tion Law, approves the

Extra Classroom Activity Reports for November, 2009.

7c. RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation 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 December 9, 2009, December 10, 2009, and Dec ember 17, 2009

and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated December 15,

2009, and January 5, 2010, and instructs the Superintendent to

implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals

identified by student number:

Student numbers

09826 10480 12201 12384 10445 11900 1 0639

10534 10283 10220 12347 12200 12423 11321

08482 09136 08340 10001 11772 12152 12330

12329 11320 12168 12129 12388 1019 9

IEP amendments

10198

11179

7d. COMMITTEE ON

Be it resolved that the Board o f Education, upon recommendation of the

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves

AND COMMITTEE ON

Vanessa Putman as a parent me mber to serve on the Committee on

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL

Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education for

EDUCATION PARENT

the 2009-2010 school year.

REPRESENTATIVE:

7e. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that th e Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

AND SUBSTITUTE

Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, approves

SERVICE PERSONNEL:

the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file w ith the

District Clerk.

7f. DONATION TO THE

Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the

DISTRICT:

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with

thanks, the donation of “The Gun: Shooting Aid”, v alued at approximately

$4,500, donors anonymous.

7g. APPROVAL FOR OVER- Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the

OVER NIGHT STAY -

Superintenden t of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

WRESTLING

overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on January 15, 2010 at a

TOURNAMENT:

hotel in Ro chester, N.Y. and the conditions described in attachment #7g.

7h. APPROVAL FOR OVER- Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of

OVER NIGHT STAY -

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

WRESTLING

the overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on February 5, 2010 at a

SECTIONALS:

hotel in Bath, NY an d the transportation arrangements described in

attachment #7h.

7i. ACCEPTANCE OF

Be it resolved t hat the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

GRANT(S) BY BOARD

Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

OF EDUCATION, IF

acceptance of grant(s) f rom the Fastrac Markets “Funding the Classroom”

FUNDED

grant program, if funded.

7j1. APPOINT

Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of

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ELEMENTARY

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

TEACHER:

the three year probationary appointment of Kelly Tuttle, conditional upon

KELLY TUTTLE

a criminal history record che ck according to Commissioners Regulation

§80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Initial Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Control #: on file

Initial Mathematics 7-12

Tenure Area: Elementary

Probationary Period: January 4, 2010 – January 3, 2013

Salary: $38,000 Step A prorated

7j2. 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

ARLINE PERCE

26 week probationary appointm ent of Arline Perce as a Food Service

Helper at North Rose Elementary, 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 $4,232.00 prorated

to $2,683.00 effective December 16, 2009.

7j3. APPOINT SCHOOL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of

MONITOR:

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

AMBER HYSACK

26 week probationary appo intment of Amber Hysack to the position of

School Monitor, conditional upon a criminal history record check

according to Commissioners Regulations §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.25

hrs./day, $9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $9,081.00 prorated to

$5,002.00, effective January 13, 2010.

8. INFORMATIONAL

The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:

ITEMS:

Correction to Treasurer’s report for October, 2009, Ad for High School

Open House, Use of Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott -

January 2010, Florentine Hendrick Elementary Newsletter - January

2010, NRE News - January 2010, Capital Project Meeting Minutes -

#0031, December 2, 2009, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0032,

December 16, 2009, Capital Project Monthly Report - December, 2009,

The Advocate - December 2009, Board to Board - Dece mber 2009,

Current Fiscal Landscape in NY State, United Way thank you letter,

Wayne County Star Article - “A Cry to NR-W Taxpayer s”, Transportation

Department’s response to newspaper article.

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one spoke to the Board at this time.

10a. ADDITIONS TO THE

Katharine DeAngelis moved and John Boogaard seconded the following

AGENDA:

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buc kalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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 January 12, 2010.

10b. APPOINT FOOD

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

SERVICE HELPER:

Superintendent of Schools a nd pursuant to Education Law, approves the

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LISA PUTMAN

26 week probationary appointme nt of Lisa Putman as a Food Service

Helper at the High School, conditional upon a criminal history record

check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, for 5

hrs./day, $9.25/hr. for a total annual salary of $8,307.00 prorated to time

worked, effective January 13, 2010.

Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other

guests left the meeting at this time.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard , R. Cahoon, K.

DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Par ton 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 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of d iscussing a legal matter,

and a student matter.

OPEN SESSION:

The meeting returned to open session at 9:45 pm.

ADJOURNMENT:

Clifford Parton moved and John Boo gaard seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,

K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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.

___________________________________

Jan McDorman, Clerk

Board of Education