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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 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
Hal Ferguson, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
approximately 40 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Samantha Zerniak
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Judi Buckalew ca lled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1b. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Edward M agin seconded the following
AGENDA AND
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
12a. APPROVAL
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
OF THE ADDITIONS
TO THE AGENDA:
Before approval of the agenda, a correction to the informational area of item
#7e3. was made. Mrs. Starczewski will fill the va cancy created by the leave of
absence of Sandra Bellone, TESOL Teaching Assistant at NRE. Item #7e2.
Resignation of Janice Johnson was pulled from the agenda.
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 March 9, 2010, with corrections, pulling Agenda item #7e2.,
and the Additions to the Agenda of March 9, 2010.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
There was no public access at th is time.
TO THE BOARD:
3a. PRESENTATION:
Athletic Director, Kathy Hoyt, was pleased to introduce numerous High
SPOTLIGHT ON
School athletes who have exce lled in competitions during the winter months.
STUDENTS -
Mrs. Hoyt also announced that Mr. James Prentice was named “Coach of the
HIGH SCHOOL
Year” in Wrestling, in our Way ne Finger Lakes Central league. The Board
ATHLETES
congratulated the students and M r. Prentice on their accomplishments.
4a. CURRICULUM
The Curriculum Council met on Fe bruary 24
th
and discussed plans for
COUNCIL:
Superintendent’s Day on March 5
th
. Also discussed were the pros and
KATHARINE
cons of curriculum instruction b ased programs and a workshop that teachers
DEANGELIS
attended.
4b. BUILDING AND
Mr. Parton mentioned that he recently toured the District Office site at the
GROUNDS:
High School. The new High Schoo l Main Office is open and operating well.
CLIFFORD PARTON
4c. SUPERINTENDENT
The Board of Education held a Special Meeting on March 5, 2010.
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SEARCH:
Mrs. Buckalew reported that con tract negotiations for the position
JUDI BUCKALEW
of Superintendent will b egin with Mr. John Walker.
The Board of Education presented a gift to Jan McD orman, District Clerk, and
thanked her for her work during the Superintendent Search.
4d. BUDGET
Mr. Robert Magin will report on Budget progress.
COMMITTEE:
CLIFFORD PARTON
4e. STUDENT BOE
No report was given.
MEMBER REPORT:
SAMANTHA
ZERNIAK
4f. NOMINATIONS FOR
BOCES Board member nominatio n material was discussed. Nominations
BOCES BOARD
will be made for any member in terested in becoming a BOCES Board
MEMBER
member at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION:
4g OTHER GOOD NEWS
The High School musical was a p leasure for those who attended. Jacinda
OF THE DISTRICT:
Lisanto reported on the te ams that participated in the Odyssey of the Minds
competition that she recently judged. She mentioned that our students
represented NR-W very well.
4h. FOUR COUNTY
Edward Magin reported on the Legi slative Breakfast meeting that he recently
SCHOOL BOARDS
attended with Robert Cahoon a nd Clifford Parton. Senator Nozzolio
ASSOCIATION -
and Assemblyman Bob Oaks were among the invited guests that spoke
LEGISLATIVE
to area school Board of Educati on members regarding current
BREAKFAST NOTES:
financial situations for school districts.
ROBERT CAHOON
CLIFFORD PARTON
EDWARD MAGIN
4i. OTHER:
5a. BUSINESS ADMIN.
Mr. Robert Magin presented the 1
st
draft of the 2010-11 Preliminary Budget,
UPDATE:
and spoke about the budget gap tha t we are facing. Ideas were discussed that
had been presented to reduce the budget gap.
5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Ferguson mentioned tha t he will be presenting at an upcoming Rotary
UPDATE:
Club meeting. He mentioned that he has spoken to faculty members at three
of four buildings. Work on the budget is consuming most of his time, progress
is being made and he is settling in.
5c. FLORENTINE
Robert Cahoon moved and Kelly Ferr ente seconded the following motion.
AGREEMENT:
J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente,
HENDRICK
E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
ELEMENTARY
FUTURE
Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
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DETERMINATION:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
closure of the Florentine Hendrick Elementary School, effective at the end of
the 2010-2011 school year, and thus agrees to:
• move grades K-2 to North Rose Elementary school, effective 9/1/2011
• move grade 5 to the Middle School, effective 9/1 /2011
• start work immediately with SEI Design Group and Campus
Construction Management for North Rose Elementary plans.
6a. MEETING MINUTES:
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
motion. The vote was unan imous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, 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
Meeting minutes of February 23, 2010.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Cliff ord Parton 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. WARRANT:
Be it resol ved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following Warrant:
1. #0037
$960,896.21
7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
FROM CSE:
Superintendent of Schools and purs uant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education February 23,
2010, February 25, 2010, and March 1, 2010, and the Committee on PreSchool
Special Education dated February 23, 2010 and March 2, 1010, and instructs
the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
Student numbers
11452 12300 11734 12063 10600
11419 10133 11088
11580 11325 11010
07550 12412
IEP Amendment
10008
7c. 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.
7d. 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
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JANUARY 2010
Treasurer’s Reports for Januar y 2010.
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 January 2010.
7e1. LETTER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
RESIGNATION FOR
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
THE PURPOSE OF
with thanks for 11 years of servi ce, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
RETIREMENT:
retirement from Ruth Martin, effec tive at the close of business on March 26,
RUTH MARTIN
2010.
7e3. APPOINT LONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Boa rd of Education, upon recommendation of the
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ASSISTANT: BRANDY
appointment of Brandy Starczewski as a Long Term Substitute Teaching
STARCZEWSKI
Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Teaching Assistant, Level I
Appt. Area: TESOL Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Beginning approximately May 10, 2010 to serve at the pleasure of
the Board, continuing through June 30, 2010.
Salary: $16,925 TA Step A, prorated to time w orked
7e4. COACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENTS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteer coaching appointments for spring 2010, conditional upon
a criminal history record check according to Comm issioners Regulation §80-
1.11 and Part 87, and successful completion of all required First Aid/CPR and
Child Abuse courses as follows:
Name
Position
Step
Year Salary
Kayla Yarrow
Softball
Volunteer
Gary Lockwood
Softball
Volunteer
Anne Dapolito
Golf
Volunteer
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following info rmational items were shared with the Board: HS Musical
ITEMS:
Invitation, MS Musical Poster, NRE Ne ws - March 2010, RSA News, Thank
you, Single Audit Report - Year ended June 30, 2009 . ExtraClassroom
Activity Funds: Financial Report - Year ended June 30, 2009, FHE Newsletter
- March 2010
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mike Virts commented on t racking testing, and raised a question regarding
the proposed budget. Summer school plans were discussed. The Board and
Superintendent congratulated Ruth Martin on her retirement and thanked her
for her service to our district.
10. FUTURE AGENDA
Mr. Ferguson sug gested postponing the research and discussion of
ITEMS:
substitute teacher use within the District to a future time.
12b. RESIGNATION OF
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
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MEMER:
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E . Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
NICKOLINE HENNER
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 Nickoline Henner, Board of Education member, with thanks for
her service and dedication to the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District
and community, effective March 6, 2010.
12b1. BOARD MEMBER
A motion was made by Katharin e DeAngelis and seconded by Clifford
REPLACEMENT
Parton to leave the Board of Educ ation seat left vacated by the resignation
DISCUSSION:
of Nickoline Henner, empty unti l elections occur on May 18, 2010. 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 agrees t o leave the Board of
Education seat left vacated by the resignation of N ickoline Henner, empty
until elections occur on May 18, 2010.
12b2. COMMITTEE
Mrs. Henner’s Committee Assignments were discussed. Kelly Ferrente agreed
ASSIGNMENT
to serve on the Technology Committee.
REPLACEMENTS:
Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorm an and all other
guests left the meeting at this time.
12c. ANTICIPATED
Edward Magin moved and Cliffor d Parton seconded the following motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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 9:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 10:29 pm.
SETTLEMENT
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
AGREEMENT
J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C.
AND RESIGNATION:
Parton voted yes, K. Ferrente voted no.
TERRISA PETTINE
Whereas, the Interim Superintendent of Schools and the North Rose-Wolcott
Service Employees’ Association and Terrisa Pettine have entered into a
Settlement Agreement on March 8, 2010; and
Whereas, it is necessary for the Board of Educatio n to approve that Settlement
Agreement in order that it be effective.
Now, therefore upon the affirmative recommendation of the Interim
Superintendent of Schools, it is hereby Resolved, that the Settlement
Agreement dated March 8, 2010 between the Interim Superintendent, the
North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association, and Terrisa Pettine is
hereby approved; and
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Be it further Resolved, that the Board of Educatio n accepts the resignation of
Terrisa Pettine from her position as a School Bus Dr iver with the North Rose-
Wolcott Central School District.
SETTLEMENT
Edward Magin moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following motion.
AGREEMENT
J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C.
AND RESIGNATION:
Parton voted yes, K. Durham abstained.
LLOYD DURHAM
Whereras, the Interim Superintendent of Schools and the North Rose-Wolcott
Service Employees’ Association and Lloyd Durham have entered into a
Settlement Agreement on March 8, 2010; and
Whereas, it is necessary for the Board of Educatio n to approve that Settlement
Agreement in order that it be effective.
Now, therefore upon the affirmative recommendation of the Interim
Superintendent of Schools, it is hereby Resolved, that the Settlement
Agreement dated March 8, 2010 between the Interim Superintendent, the
North Rose-Wolcott Service Employees’ Association and Lloyd Durham is
hereby approved; and
Be it further Resolved, that the Board of Educatio n accepts the resignation of
Lloyd Durham from his position as a School Bus Driv er with the North Rose-
Wolcott Central School District.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Edward Magin 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 10:45 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education