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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
April 13, 2010
7:00 PM
High School Small Cafeteria
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 50 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.
1a. 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,
11a. APPROVAL
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferre nte, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
OF THE ADDITIONS
TO THE AGENDA:
Be it resolved tha t the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Agenda of April 13, 2010, and the Additions to the Agenda of April 13, 2010.
2. INTRODUCTION AND
Judi Buckalew was plea sed to introduce and welcome John Walker and his
RECEPTION FOR
wife, Kathy. Mr. Walker will begin his duties as Superintendent on July 1,
JOHN WALKER:
2010. A dessert reception in their honor was enjoyed by all those who were in
attendance.
3. PUBLIC ACCESS
There was no public access at th is time.
TO THE BOARD:
4a. PRESENTATION:
The Board enjoyed viewing various pieces of art work created by talented
NORTH ROSE
students in Mrs. Gunderson’s ar t class at North Rose Elementary. It was a
ELEMENTARY
pleasure to watch the dance cl ub from NRE perform the “world peace dance”,
STUDENTS
a dance based on the theme for Per forming Arts Day. It was delightful to have
NRE Band students, under the direction of Mr. Witkiewitz, perform a number
of pieces. Mr. Witkiewitz invited everyone to attend the concert on April 14
th
.
5a. BUILDING AND
The new District Office area of the High School is coming along and is in great
GROUNDS:
shape. The entrance way and wall is completely tiled.
CLIFFORD PARTON
5b. STUDENT BOE
Mrs. Buckalew received an email f rom Samantha Zerniak who is playing a
MEMBER REPORT:
Varsity Softball game this e vening. Samantha is pleased to report that Carson
SAMANTHA
Doyle has been elected Student Co uncil President for the 2010-2011 school
ZERNIAK
year, and will serve as the studen t representative to the Board of Education
next year.
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5c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Cinda Lisanto was pleased to attend a Poetry Café at the North Rose
OF THE DISTRICT:
Elementary building recen tly. It was a delightful gathering of poetry, read ing
and snacks. John Boogaard reported that he was ple ased to attend a PBIS
award reception.
5d. OTHER:
6a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
The 2010-2011 Proposed Budget was reviewed by function and object areas.
UPDATE:
Mr. Robert Magin explained the reven ues portion of the budget, and spoke
FINAL 2010-2011
about the change in tax lev y. There was discussion, and answers were given
BUDGET
relating to questions on the budget, and on Agenda Item #11d, approval of
DISCUSSION
Capital Project Change Orders.
7a. MEETING
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magi n seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
MARCH 23, 2010
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 March23, 2010.
7b. SPECIAL MEETING
Robert Cahoon moved and Kelly F errente seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
APRIL 6, 2010
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
Special Meeting minutes of April 6, 2010.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Kell y Ferrente seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. B oogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
8a. WARRANTS:
Be it reso lved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Educ ation Law, approves the
following Warrants:
1. #0041
$428,976.95
2. #0042 $73,888.13
8b. DISTRIC FINANCIAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
FEBRUARY 2010
Treasurer’s Reports for February, 2010.
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 Reports for February, 2010.
8c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
FROM CSE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated March 4,
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2010, March 11, 2010, March 18, 2010, March 24, 201 0, and March 25, 2010
and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated April 6, 2010, and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of
the following individuals identified by student number:
Student numbers
10830 11913 10192 10180 11342 10330 11465 10805
09417 10623 11405 11275 11184 09585 12495 11783
IEP Amendments
11336 11010 11464 10592 10499
8d. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
AND SUBSTITUTE
Superintendent of Scho ols and pursuant to Education Law, approves
SERVICE PERSONNEL:
the individual s named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
District Clerk.
8e. AIS PLAN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPROVAL:
Superintendent of Schools and pu rsuant to Education Law, adopts the District
AIS Plan.
8f. APPROVAL FOR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
LEAVENWORTH
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
MIDDLE SCHOOL
request from Campus Construction to shutdown the Boilers at the
BOILER
Leavenworth Middle School on Monday, May 3, 2010.
SHUTDOWN:
8g. VOLUNTER
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
APPROVAL:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteer at the Middle School:
Deanna Walker
8h1. LEAVE OF
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
ABSENCE:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the
SHANNON
unpaid child rearing leave of abse nce to commence immediately following
SICIENSKI
her maternity leave of absence w hich was approved by the Superintendent,
according to the North Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association Agreement. The
maternity leave begins approximately May 29, 2010. Mrs. Sicienski is
requesting an unpaid child rearing leave through the remainder of the 2009-
10 school year, contingent upon whether or not there are any remaining days
left after her maternity leave. She also requests an unpaid absence for the
2010-2011 school year. Mrs. Sicienski expects to return for the beginning of
the 2011-2012 school year.
8h2. APPOINT BUS
Be it resolved that the Board of E ducation, upon recommendation of the
DRIVER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursu ant to Education Law, approves the 26
BRETT NORSWORTHY
week probationary appointm ent of Brett Norsworthy as a Bus Driver,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.75 hrs./day, 10 months per year,
$14.00/hr. for a total annual salary of $15,054.00, prorated to start date,
effective April 14, 2010.
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8h3. APPOINT BUS
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
DRIVER:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the 26
DEB MILLER
week probationary appointment of Deb Miller as a Bus Driver, conditional
upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners Regulation
§80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5.75 hrs./day, 10 months per year, $14.00/hr. for a
total annual salary of $15,054.00, prorated to start date, effective April 14,
2010.
8h4. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Edu cation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
SANDY MARSHALL
permanent appointment of Sa ndy Marshall as a School Monitor (Bus),
effective April 28, 2010.
8h5. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
JOYCE FREEMAN
permanent appointment of Joy ce Freeman as a Teacher Aide at the Middle
School, effective April 14, 2010.
8h6. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Educ ation, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and p ursuant to Education Law, approves the
STEPHANIE MUNSON
permanent appointment of S tephanie Munson as a Sr. Account Clerk at the
District Office, effective April 21, 2010.
8h7. 2009-10 AQUATICS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROGRAM
Superintendent of Schools and pursu ant to Education Law, approves the
following individual as a WSI/Lifeguard for any swim program we offer for the
2009-10 school year:
Name
Position
$/hour
Helen Palmer
WSI/Lifeguard
$9.50
8h8. 2009-10 AQUATICS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROGRAM: PAY RATE
Superintendent of School s and pursuant to Education Law, approves the pay
APPROVAL
rate of the following WSI/Lifeguard s for any swim program we offer for the
2009-10 school year:
Laura Lozier
WSI/Lifeguard
$10.00/hr.
Callen Lange
WSI/Lifeguard
$9.50/hr.
Katie Sarver
WSI/Lifeguard
$9.50/hr.
8h9. POLL WORKER
Be it resolved that the Board of Ed ucation, upon recommendation of the
APPROVAL:
Superintendent of Schools and pur suant to Education Law, approves the
following individuals to work at the May 18, 2010 B udget Vote to serve at
Chief Inspectors of Election, Inspectors of Election, Assistant Clerks and
Voting Machine Custodian:
Name
$/hr.
Name
$/hr.
Elizabeth Cotten
$7.25
Betty Davenport
$7.25
Russell Bailey
$7.25
Barbara Anthony
$7.25
Dorothy Wiggins
$7.25
Sharon Roberts
$7.25
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Carol Sharp
$7.25
Karen Thiemann
$7.25
Dorothy Crane
$7.25
Dave MacDougall
$50.00/machine
Alternate
Esther H. Dietrich
$7.25
9. INFORMATIONAL
The following info rmational items were shared with the Board: March 2010-
ITEMS:
The Councilgram “Presenting the Distric t Budget Proposal - Stick to the
Facts”, Enrollment - April 2010, W-FL BOES Annu al Meeting book, Los
Pumas De North Rose-Wolcott - April 6, 2010, Flor entine Hendrick
Elementary Newsletter - April 2010, NRE News - A pril 2010, Wayne County
Star article “Walker Named New NR-W Superintende nt”, Wayne County Star
article “Florentine Hendrick to Close”
There was discussion on Future Agenda Items.
Robert Cahoon moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaa rd, 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
addition of a Future Agenda Item: learning about t he Energy Performance
Contract.
Policies on tuition will be explored by the Policy Committee.
10. PUBLIC
Amy Lynch, Middle School Building Representative, voiced concern regarding
PARTICIPATION:
the boiler shutdown to occur at the Middle School.
11b. ADOPTION OF THE
John Boogaard moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following motion.
2010-2011 BUDGET:
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
proposed 2010-11 Budget in the amount of $26,986,786.00
11c. LANGUAGE APPROVAL
Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following motion.
FOR MAY 18, 2010
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
BUDGET VOTE:
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferr ente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
PROPOSITION NO. 1: 2010-11 BUDGET
Be it resolved that the budget for the North Rose-W olcott Central School
District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2010 and ending
June 30, 2011, as presented by the Board of Educati on in the amount of
$26,986,786.00 is approved and adopted and the required funds are
appropriated and the necessary real property taxes required shall be raised by
a tax on the taxable property in the District to be levied and collected as
required by law.
11d. APPROVAL OF
Edward Magin moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
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CAPITAL PROJECT
motion. The vote was unani mous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
CHANGE ORDERS:
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Fe rrente, 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
following Capital Project Change Order Request:
Change Order Request Description
Total Amount
#HVAC-036
HMI Mechanical
$47,848.50
Issue 299
High School change Fan Coil Units
1-11 controls To Day Automation
Change Order Request Description
Total Amount
#E-037
Kaplan-Schmidt Electric
$26,079.58
Issue 174
High School Site Lighting Along
the rear access road
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Clifford Parton moved and John Boogaard seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaa rd, 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 9:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:30 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
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, 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 9:30 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education