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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
April 28, 2010
7:00 PM
High School Small Cafeteria
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Katharine DeAngelis, Kari Durham,
Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton
Hal Ferguson, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman, and
approximately 13 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Robert Cahoon, 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.
Before approval of the agenda, a correction to Ag enda Item #7a. was
made.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and John Boo gaard seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J . Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Agenda of April 28, 2010, with corrections.
1b. 2010-2011 WAYNE-
Edward Magin moved and Clif ford Parton seconded the following
FINGER LAKES BOCES
motion. The vote was u nanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
ADMINISTRATIVE
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham , K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
BUDGET PART 1
Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose - Wolcott
Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 28, 2010 for
approval of the 2010-11 tentative administrative budget (Part 1) of the
Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the
amount of $2,891,993.
1c. ELECTION OF WAYNE- Edward Magin moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
FINGER LAKES BOCES
motion. The vote wa s unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
BOARD MEMBERS
K. DeAngelis, K Durh am, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 28, 2010 for
Patrick Crowe to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lake BOC ES board for a
three year term effective July 1, 2010.
John Boogaard moved and Kari Durham seconded the following
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motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C . Parton voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 28, 2010 for
Thomas Ledbetter to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lak e BOCES board for
a three year term effective July 1, 2010.
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C . Parton voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 28, 2010 for
Andrew Richardson to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES board
for a three year term effective July 1, 2010.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
No one spoke to the Board at this time.
THE BOARD:
3a. MUSICAL ENCORE
This presentation was postponed.
PRESENTATION:
3b. FITNESS CENTER
Kathy Hoyt presented a document to the Board which summarized the
AND SATURDAY
revenues collected, membership s sold to date, and usage of the Fitness
SWIM PROGRAM:
Center for the first few month s of operation. She mentioned that the
KATHY HOYT
Center provides a nice atmosphe re for kids and adults to work out
together, and when there is inclement weather, the PE classes utilize the
Fitness Center every hour. Mrs. Hoyt reported that overcrowding has
not been a problem with 16 cardio machines. She lo oks forward to the
cable and TV’s being functional. Summer hours will start on June 28,
2010.
Mrs. Hoyt summarized the NR-W Swim program, noting that Aquatic
Director Mrs. Amy Bromley, Mrs. Cindy Wood and Mr. Scotty Martin
oversee the various programs that the District offers i.e., Red Cross
swim instruction, Parent Tot Swim , Adult, Competitive Swim, Open
Swim, Phys Ed, Home School Swim, Community Swim. S upervision of
children in the programs was discussed.
4a. ADMINISTRATIVE
John Boogaard commented on the outstanding work that Brian LaValley
REPORTS:
and John O’Brien in our Technology department do. Congratulations to
Mr. LaValley who was recently awarded a Professional Development
Project from the Teacher Center!
4b. BUILDING AND
Clifford Parton mentioned that the District Office staff moved into their
GROUNDS:
new office space in the High Schoo l over spring break and that concrete
work in the front of the High School will take plac e soon.
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4c. STUDENT BOE
No report was given.
MEMBER REPORT:
SAMANTHA ZERNIAK
4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS
John Boogaard had the privileg e of attending Tot Swim recently, where
OF THE DISTRICT:
there were about 30 people in attendance. He spoke very highly of the
quality instruction being provided by Mrs. Kat Lange. Kari Durham was
pleased to attend the Cougar Cub Chorus and Band co ncert directed by
Mr. Witkiewitz at NRE, and mentioned what a fine jo b he has done with
his students. Mrs. Durham mentioned that it was fu n to work out along
with a HS team at the Fitness Center. It is nice t o have parents,
grandparents and kids using the facility together. Judi Buckalew spoke
about beautiful thank you cards the Rotary Club has received from 3
rd
graders, who were appreciative of dictionaries given to them by the club.
4e. OTHER:
Katharine DeAngelis reported that Curriculum Council met today, and a
representative from BOCES presented the new and improved Data
Mentor, which is a program that provides online data for trend analysis
and gap analysis. This program provides a wealth o f information for
teachers. Principals will be using staff development days to implement
this.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT
Clifford Parton moved and Joh n Boogaard seconded the following
TO RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
CHERYL RICHWALDER K. DeAngelis, K. Durha m, 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, accepts with
thanks for 26 years of service, the letter of resig nation for the purpose of
retirement from Cheryl Richwalder, effective June 30, 2010. Should the
District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement
incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and the date of
retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Ferguson gave a presentation on non-instructional and instructional
UPDATE:
employee seniority rules. He answer ed questions the Board raised.
TUTORIAL ON
SENIORITY
5c. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin talked about the D istrict Office move that occurred
ADMINISTRATOR’S
over spring break. He gav e kudos to the tech and custodial staff for the
UPDATE:
suburb job they provided during the move. He spoke about various
banks being used by the District, and his forthcoming recommendation
to add an additional bank. Mr. Magin mentioned tha t Budget brochures
will be made available on May 5, 2010. An incident that occurred with
retiree health insurance was discussed.
6a. MEETING
Clifford Parton moved and Kelly Ferre nte seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
APRIL 13, 2010
K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, 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
Meeting minutes of April 13, 2010.
6b. SPECIAL MEETING
Katharine DeAngelis moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
APRIL 22, 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 22, 2010.
Before approval of the Consent Agenda, item #7d. Authorization of
Leadership Development Service Work was pulled for discussion.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Clifford Parton moved and Edwa rd Magin seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Agenda minus pulled agenda item #7d. The vote
was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, K.
Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
7a. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Bo ard 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 April 8,
2010 and April 15, 2010, and the Committee on PreSchool Special
Education dated April 12, 2010 and April 14, 2010, and instructs the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
08210 07863 11110 07892 12515 09876 08250 10008
09860 09385 10801 12483 09459 10338 10 592 10098
12413
11313
10278 12323 12307 12426 12234
7b. 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.
7c. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the B oard of Education, upon recommendation of the
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
PROPERTY:
the Business Executive to disca rd the books listed. The list will be on file
with the District Clerk.
7e1. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TERM SUBSTITUTE
Superintendent of Sch ools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
TEACHER: BURNELL
appointment of Burnel l Sayers as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
SAYERS
conditional upon a criminal hi story record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Nursery, K & Grades 1-6, permane nt Control #: on file
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Reading Teacher, permanent
Control #: on file
Start Date: April 27, 2010 - approximately June 2 3, 2010, to serve at the
pleasure of the
Board
Salary: 38,000
Step A Prorated to time wor ked
8a. INFORMATIONAL
The Advocate – April 2010
ITEMS:
9. PUBLIC
Mr. Robert Magin answered a question r aised by Nancy Snyder
PARTICIPATION:
regarding air conditioning in the Fitness Center.
10. FUTURE AGENDA
There was discussion regarding whether the number of members on the
ITEMS:
Board of Education should be reduced.
A motion was made by Edward Magin and seconded by John Boogaard
to approve Agenda Item #7d.
There was discussion regarding whether or not the need for Leadership
Development Service exists. BOCES Administrative fees associated with
the services was discussed.
A motion was made by Clifford Parton and seconded by Kelly Ferrente to
table item #7d. C. Parton, K. Ferrente, K. DeAngeli s voted yes, E. Magin,
K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew voted no. Motion failed.
7d. AUTHORIZATION OF
J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, voted yes, K.
LEADERSHIP
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente voted no.
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE:
Resolved, that the Board of Education contract with Wayne-Finger Lakes
BOCES to provide leadership development service work for both the Board
of Education and the Superintendent, utilizing the Warner Center for
Education Reform at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00 plus BOCES
administrative fees.
11. ANTICIPATED
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, 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, approved
Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. for the purpose of d iscussing the
employment history of specific individuals.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 10:12 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Boogaard moved and Ed ward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
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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 10:24 pm.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education