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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2010
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
Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and approximately 25 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.
1a. OATH OF OFFICE:
Harold Ferguson was sworn in as Interim Superintendent of Schools. The
Oath of Office is on file with the District Clerk.
1b. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Ma gin seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. B uckalew, 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
corrected agenda of February 9, 2010.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
There was no public access.
TO THE BOARD:
3a. PRESENTATION
Mr. Ferguson provided a “fresh l ook” at the Florentine Hendrick
FHE BUILDING’S
building’s future. He prov ided a presentation containing information
FUTURE:
on enrollment, mentioning that the decline in enrollment will stop at
HAL FERGUSON
some point. The capacity at which the buildings will be running at,
determined by various scenarios, was discussed. Mr. Ferguson reminded the
Board about the point when NY State looks at buildi ng enrollment to
determine the need for an Assistant Principal. If N orth Rose Elementary
houses grades K-4 and enrollment is around 400 in t hat building, an Assistant
Principal may be recommended. Also discussed was the fact that if FHE
houses no children, there will be no state aid on t hat building, should repairs
become necessary. Further information will be provided at the February 23
rd
meeting.
4a. BUDGET
The Budget Committee has met with the Athletics, Spec. Ed., and Curriculum
COMMITTEE:
and Instruction departments. A first draft of the budget is expected after
KARI DURHAM
the next committee meeting, Fe bruary 24, 2010.
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4b. BUILDING AND
The exact date that the Adap tive PE Center will open is undecided. Work on
GROUNDS:
the posts in the high school e ntrance way is occurring. The HS Main Office
CLIFFORD PARTON
will be moving into th eir new office during the February break.
4c. SUPERINTENDENT
The Interim Superintendent process is completed. The finalists for the
SEARCH:
Superintendent’s vacancy have been determined. Dates for further inter-
JUDI BUCKALEW
views were discussed.
4d. WELLNESS
There was discussion regarding when the Adaptive PE Center will
COMMITTEE:
open. There was great participa tion and $500.00 raised during the “Wear
Red” campaign, focusing on Heart health. The dail y morning announcements
related to wellness themes were discussed. The Backpack program which
supplies food to selected students is up and running. The Wellness Committee
will review the smoking policy, and will survey staff and students.
4e. STUDENT BOE
Samantha Zerniak mentioned that high school students are excited that the
MEMBER REPORT:
Art Gallery is open. She me ntioned that the artwork of 27 students was
SAMANTHA
accepted into the Scholastic Art show. Samantha listed the dates for
ZERNIAK
Girls and Boys Basketball Senior n ights.
4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
It was mentioned that Middle S chool and High School students are thankful
OF THE DISTRICT:
for congratulatory notes s ent to them from time to time from their former
elementary teachers.
4g OTHER: DISCUSSION
Mr. Ferguson recommended a new Agenda Item category. If in agreement
REGARDING BOARD
with members, this catego ry will be labeled Future Agenda items. This will
AGENDA:
help set the Agenda, and will assu re that the full Board is in agreement
HAL FERGUSON
on how to spend thei r meeting time.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Ferguson noted that me mbers of the Board especially enjoyed a
UPDATE:
recent presentation by high school s tudents. He recommended that time be
set aside for a Spotlight on Students during presentations at each meeting.
Mr. Ferguson reported that the construction managers have approached him
and are concerned about the schedule for asbestos removal at the Middle
School this summer. They have requested that the M iddle School student
schedule be altered if possible at the end of the s chool year to allow an early
start for this work. Mr. Ferguson mentioned that h e is very pleased with the
warm reception he has received by the District, Rotary, Cabinet, Resource
Officer, and various individuals who have met with him. He requests that
each Board member schedule an appointment with him. This will give him a
better opportunity to meet the needs of the Board. He mentioned that he will
be attending a press conference with Senator Nozzolio, and will be seeing Bob
Oaks in March.
5b. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Robert Magin reported that the first draft of the budget will be available
UPDATE:
after the next Budget Committee meet ing on February 24
th
.
6a. MEETING
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. B uckalew, R. Cahoon,
JANUARY 26, 2010
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, N. Henner, E. Magin, C. Parton 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, approves the
Special Meeting minutes of January 26, 2010.
A correction was made to the location of the meetin g in the Special Meeting
minutes of February 2, 2010, February 3, 2010, and February 4, 2010.
6b. SPECIAL MINUTES:
John Boogaard moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
MEETING MINUTES:
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, upon re commendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Special Meeting minutes of January 28, 2010, and the corrected Special
Meeting minutes of: February 2, 2010, Special Meeting minutes of February 3,
2010, and February 4, 2010.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Kath arine DeAngelis seconded the following
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.
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. #0033
$544,016.90
7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL
Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuan t to Education Law, approves the
DECEMBER 2009
Treasurer’s Reports for Dece mber, 2009.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Extra
Classroom Activity Reports for December, 2009.
7c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
FROM CSE AND CPSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated January
12, 2010, January 20, 2010, and January 21, 2010, and January 28, 2010, and
the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated January 19, 2010, and
January 26, 2010, and January 27, 2010, and instructs the Superintendent to
implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals
identified by student number:
Student numbers
09148 08423 10899 11158 10597 11040 10 595
11832 11732 11721 10845 11740 12001 12402
12393 12312 11331 12421 12442 12429 12272
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7d. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
AND SUBSTITUTE
Superintendent of Schoo ls and pursuant to Education Law, approves
SERVICE PERSONNEL:
the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file w ith the
District Clerk.
7e. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
POLICIES:
Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
following policy revision:
1. Policy #6170 -Safety of Stude nts (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)
(Replacement)
2. Policy #5574 - Medicaid Compliance Program Policy
7f. REQUEST F”OR NEW-
Be it resolved that the Boar d of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEXT BOOKS:
Superi ntendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
purchase and adoption of the fo llowing textbook series and its supporting
materials: “Working” textbook, Cengage Publishing Company, copyright
2007.
7g. THE MARCIA A.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon re commendation of the
DELAMARTER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
establishment of the Marcia A. Delamarter Memorial Award, which will
bestow a $100.00-$200.00 check that would be awarded to a High School
Senior on a yearly basis who meets the criteria set forth by the family, and
authorizes the Business Administrator to hold the funds in an interest bearing
Trust and Agency account for distribution according to written criteria
established for the fund.
7h1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
BRIE STRATTON:
Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, approves the
unpaid child rearing leave of Brie Stratton, commencing after her 6 week
maternity leave, which was approved by the Superintendent, according to the
North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association Agreement. The maternity leave
begins on or about March 1, 2010, with the unpaid c hild rearing leave that
follows continuing through June 25, 2010.
7h2. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
TERM SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
NANCY EWING
appointment of Nancy Ewing as a L ong Term Substitute Teacher, conditional
upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
§80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Chemistry 7-12
Initial Control #: on file
Students w/Disabilities 7-12 Chemistr y Initial Control #: on file
Start Date: March 1, 2010 – June 25, 2010, to s erve at the pleasure of
the Board
Salary: 38,000
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8. INFORMATIONAL
The following informa tional items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Policy #6170 Regulation – Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New
Hires), 1. 6170R.1, Letter from NY State Police, Sale of Unused School Building
memo, Capital Project Meeting Minutes - #0034, January 13, 2010, Use of Facilities,
Wayne County Star
article “NRW High School Art Students Take CNY Scholastic
Competition By Storm”,
Wayne County Star
article “Miner Retires from NR-W”,
Wayne County Star
article “NR-W Students and Teacher Recognized at Art Awards
Ceremony”,
Rochester D & C
article “State budget deficit balloons by $750 million to
$8.2 billion”, FHE News – February 2010, NRE News – February 2010, The
Advocate – January 2010,
Wayne County Star
article “Ferguson NR-W Interim",
Wayne County Star
editorial
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following 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, approved
Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing an employee
grievance.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:32 pm.
DETERMINATION
Nickoline Henner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
OF GRIEVANCE:
J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, N. Henner, E.
Magin, C. Parton voted yes. K. Ferrente voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, denies the
Grievance filed on December 21, 2009 by the North Rose-Wolcott Service
Employees' Association, as documented in a letter dated February 12, 2010 to
the President of the Association and signed by the Board President.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Boogaard moved and Edward Magin seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, 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 r ecommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
adjournment of the meeting at 9:35 pm.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education