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Unofficial and Unapproved
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 22, 2010
7:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL CAFETERIA
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine
DeAngelis, Kari Durham (7:36), Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Phil
Wagner, Samantha Zerniak
Hal Ferguson, John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan
McDorman and approximately 11 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Kelly Ferrente
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Judi Buckalew called the meeting to order at
7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Two corrections and one addition was made to the Agenda before
approval: items #7f4. and #7f5. title of position changed to Assistant
Director of Technology, and item #7f8., appointment of Sue Nurse- 1:1
LPN - should read “under the supervision of Kathryn Welkley,
Registered Nurse”.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
& AGENDA AND
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R.
12. ADDITIONS TO THE
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes.
AGENDA:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Agenda and the Additions to the Agenda of June 22,
2010 with corrections and additions.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board.
TO THE BOARD:
3a. NY STATE AND FEDERAL
Mrs. Lisanto mentioned that our District is in good shape with the
AND GOVERNMENT
Annual Professional Performance Review plan which was revised last
EDUCATIONAL UPDATES:
year, although other revisions will be forthcoming from the State. The
CINDA LISANTO
APPR plan, based on the work of Charolette Danielson, is used to
evaluate non-tenured and tenured Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
Mrs. Lisanto mentioned that updates from NY State and the Federal
Government are occurring rapidly. She mentioned that we could be
developing all other tests than those dictated from NCLB. Mrs. Lisanto
explained the impact this makes on teaching, staff development,
curriculum mapping and testing. Districts will be looking to BOCES to
share what a growth model should look like. She spoke about the
problems that have occurred with planning for Summer School and
AIS, as a result of the Grade 3-8 ELA and Math tests being moved
from February to April.
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4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the Administrator’s for the reports they provide.
REPORTS:
4b. BUILDINGS AND
Mr. Parton reported that work continues at the High School front
GROUNDS:
entrance. It is hopeful that it will be ready for graduation.
C. PARTON
4c. CURRICULUM
The scheduled Superintendent Conference days on June 24 and
COUNCIL:
June 25 were discussed. Mr. Thompson spoke about the 1 year and 3
K. DEANGELIS
year technology grants. The Curriculum Council viewed a video from
Commissioner Steiner. The tests eliminated by the State, and the
impact that will occur from this was discussed.
4d. SUPERINTENDENT
Mrs. Buckalew mentioned that a meeting is planned for June 28
th
MENTORING
with Superintendent Mentors Tim McElheran and Tari
UPDATE:
Shipley. Overall plans and timelines for mentoring were discussed.
J. BUCKALEW
Also mentioned was a workshop that will occur at the July 13
th
Board
meeting.
4e. STUDENT BOE
Samantha mentioned that graduation is just 3 days away. She thanked
MEMBER REPORT:
the Board for allowing her to take part this past year as the Student
SAMANTHA ZERNIAK
Board member. The Board thanked Samantha for her service, wished
her well with her college plans, and presented her with a small token of
their appreciation.
4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mr. Boogaard mentioned how impressed he was with orientation
OF THE DISTRICT:
programs for students at all levels. Great assemblies have provided a
lot recognition for students who have excelled.
4g. OTHER:
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Ferguson introduced Carson Doyle to the Board of Education.
UPDATE:
Carson will serve as the Student Board of Education Member for the
2010-2011 school year. Mr. Walker mentioned that he had a nice
conversation with Carson, and is looking forward to his participation
on the Board.
Donna Brooks discussed the minor revisions made to the amended
plan for Shared Decision Making. She mentioned that although the
plan lists only formal participants, many people had input into the
document.
SHARED DECISION
John Boogaard moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the
MAKING BIENNIAL
following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
REVIEW AMENDED
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
PLAN:
voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the North Rose - Wolcott Central School District Amended
Plan for Shared Decision Making, as of June 8, 2010.
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5b. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin presented his recommendations for the 2009-10
ADMINISTRATOR’S
fund balance. He explained the process used in determining fund
UPDATE:
balance and answered questions that arose.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A
Phil Wagner moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
RETIREMENT
motion. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E.
CONTRIBUTION
Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes, R. Cahoon voted no.
RESERVE ACCOUNT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and authorized by Section 6R of
Municipal Law, establishes a Retirement Contribution Reserve
Account. Said reserve shall be used to pay any portion of the amount
payable to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement
System. Funding of this reserve shall be by Board resolution using
budgetary appropriations or other funds as provided by the Board of
Education.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING
Phil Wagner
moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
FOR RESERVE ACCOUNTS: motion. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E.
Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes, R. Cahoon voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the transfers of up to $100,000 to the Unemployment
Insurance Reserve Account, up to $250,000 to the Retirement
Contribution Reserve Account, and up to $350,000 to the School Bus
Capital Reserve Fund 2010 to be funded with unexpended funds as of
June 30, 2010.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Clifford Parton moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
June 8, 2010
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, K. Durham, K.
DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes, J. Boogaard and
R. Cahoon abstained.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2010.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton
moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R.
Cahoon, K. Durham, K. DeAngelis, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
voted yes.
7a. WARRANTS:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following Warrants:
1. #0054
$354,935.74
2. #0056
$20,248.23
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7b. SUSBITUTES:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on
file with the District Clerk.
7c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
FROM CSE AND CPSE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated May 19, 2010, June 1, 2010, June 10, 2010, June 11,
2010, and June 15, 2010, and the Committee on PreSchool Special
Education dated May 25, 2010, June 10, 2010, and June 15, 2010 and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
09746 08421 08422 11153 11334 09849 12233 12346
12537 12160 11732
12307 12244 12421 12402
IEP Ammendment
11465
7d. COMMITTEE ON
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SPECIAL EDUCATION
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MEMBERS:
approves the following individual to serve on the Committee on Special
Education for the 2010-2011 school year.
Additional Parent Member:
Malva Boos
7e. DONATION TO THE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DISTRICT:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the $3,435.00 monetary gift to our Districts’ general fund from Merry-
Go-Round Playhouse to be used for Arts in Education programming.
Be it further resolved that the 2009-2010 budget be increased by the
amount of the gift, $3,435.00.
7f1. LETTER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RESIGNATION:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
LISA PUTMAN
the resignation of Lisa Putman as Food Services Helper, effective June
23, 2010.
7f2. CREATION OF 1.0
Resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
ASST. DIRECTOR OF
the Superintendent of Schools and in accordance with Education Law,
TECHNOLOGY:
approves the creation of a 1.o FTE Assistant Director of Technology
position and approves the Memorandum of Agreement with the North
Rose-Wolcott Teachers’ Association regarding this position.
7f3. REASSIGNMENT OF
Resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
TINA GOODMAN:
the superintendent of Schools and in accordance with Education Law,
hereby reassigns Tina Goodman as 1.0 FTE Assistant Director of
Technology, effective July 1, 2010.
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7f4. RECALL CLERK/TYPIST
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BRANDY STARCZEWSKI:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law
approves to recall Brandy Starczewski from the established Preferred
Eligibility List as a Clerk/Typist, with no loss of seniority, personal or
sick time, effective July 12, 2010.
7f5. APPROVAL OF FITNESS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CENTER DIRECTOR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individual as Fitness Center Director for the
2010-11 school year.
Name
Salary
Kathy Hoyt
$5,000
7f6. PROVISIONAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the
APPOINTMENT OF STAFF: Superintendent of Schools to provisionally employ staff necessary for
2010 SUMMER SCHOOL
the 2010 Summer School program until their Board of Education
appointment on July 13, 2010.
7f7, APPOINT SUMMER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
FOOD SERVICE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PERSONNEL:
appoints the following individuals to provide food services for summer
education programs.
Hrs Per Day
# of
Rate Per
Staff
Location
Position
Day
of Week
Days
Hour_
July 6, 2010 - August 16, 2010 with one day for training TBD
Linda Harper
HS
Site Supervisor
6
M-F
approx. 31
$13.51
Joan Whitney
HS
Cook
6
M-Th
approx. 27
$10.05
July 12, 2010 - August 12, 2010 with one day for training TBD
Doris Moore
FH
Site Supervisor
6
M-Th
approx. 21
$12.26
Charity Yates
FH
Cook
6
M-Th
approx. 21
$10.80
7f8. APPOINT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SPECIAL EDUCATION
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
SUMMER SCHOOL:
appoints the following individuals to fill positions for Special
Education Summer School:
July 5, 2010 - August 13, 2010
Staff
Position
Salary
Hrs/day
Jessica Burgess
Teacher
$27.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Cathy LaValley
Teacher
$27.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Amy Plowe
Teacher
$27.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Brian LaValley
Teaching Assistant
$12.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Becky Rose
Teaching Assistant
$12.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Judy Tatum
Teaching Assistant
$12.00/hour
5.75 hours/day
Joyce Dziekonski
Teacher Aide
per contract
5.25 hours/day
Carol Hull
Teacher Aide
per contract
5.25 hours/day
Tracy Keeton
Teacher Aide
per contract
5.25 hours/day
Melissa Stevens
Teacher Aide
per contract
5.25 hours/day
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Megan Paliotti
Speech Therapist
$27.00/hour
up to 25 hours/week
Kathy Welkley
Nurse
$27.00/hour
5.5 hours/day for 3 weeks
Sue Nurse – 1:1 LPN – per contract for up to 8 hours/day from July 5, 2010 through
August 13, 2010, under the supervision of Kathryn Welkley, Registered Nurse, to fill the
needs of a specific student’s IEP.
7f9. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TERM SUBSTITUTE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
BURNELL SAYERS
approves the appointment of Burnell Sayers as a Long Term Substitute
Teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification:
Nursery, K & Grades 1-6, permanent Control #: on file
Reading Teacher, permanent
Control #: on file
Start Date: September 1, 2010 through the duration of Dawn
McIntyre’s leave of absence, to serve at the pleasure of the
Board
Salary: $39,250
Step A
Prorated for length of service
7f10. AQUATICS PROGRAM:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following individual as a Lifeguard for any swim program
we offer:
Name
Position
$/hour
Andre Green
Lifeguard
$7.65
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following informational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Use of Facilities, Enrollment – June 2010, Wayne County Star article
“NR-W Adopts Contingency Budget”, Wayne County Star article
“Suppliers Come Through for NR-W Snack Program”.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
High School students Conner Burry, Kayla Malchoff and Stacia Godkin
voiced their concern regarding budget cuts made to the music
program, and asked about next years staffing. They spoke about
storage space for musical equipment and materials, and mentioned a
possible community member who would be willing to store these for
the District.
Ms. Ann Chickering voiced her concern regarding music department
cuts.
Mr. Greg Palmer was listed to speak regarding personnel cuts, but was
not present.
10. FUTURE AGENDA
The following Agenda items will be discussed in the near future: Use
ITEMS:
of FH Building, Parental Involvement in District, Audit Committee,
Reinstate Solo Fest and All County at MS with private funding, New
Board Member Orientation.
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There was discussion on the “55/25” retirement option that has yet to
be adopted into law by the NYS legislature, and what affect this will
have on our staffing if it passes this summer.
12b. RESCIND LETTER OF
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the
RESIGNATION FOR
following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
RETIREMENT
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
PURPOSES:
voted yes.
CHERYL RICHWALDER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of
Schools and pursuant to Education Law, hereby
rescinds the motion made and approved on April 28, 2010 authorizing
the resignation for the purposes of retirement from Cheryl Richwalder.
There was discussion on Preferred Eligibility List call back procedures.
12c. 2010-11 TEACHING
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
POSITION REDUCTION
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R.
DUE TO RESCISSION
Cahoon,K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
OF RETIREMENT
voted yes.
REQUEST:
Be it Resolved, that due to the approval of the Board of Education to
rescind the resignation letter for purposes of retirement from Cheryl
Richwalder, the Board of Education hereby abolishes a position in the
following tenure area effective June 30, 2010:
Music tenure area
1 full time equivalent
It is further resolved, that the Board has determined that the services of
the following individual shall be discontinued effective June 30, 2010
in accordance with Section 3013 of the Education Law as she is
determined to be the least senior teacher in her respective tenure area:
Music tenure area:
Stevens, Christine
Be it further resolved, that the Board has determined that no person has
tenure or probationary status in any additional tenure area created by
Part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents; and thus has no right to
transfer to any position in a different tenure area; and
Be it further resolved, that the following person shall be placed on a
preferred list of eligibles for recall to a similar position for a period of
seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff pursuant to Education
Law Section 3013:
Music tenure area:
Stevens, Christine
12d. CO-CURRICULAR
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
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APPOINTMENTS:
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following Co-Curricular appointments for the 2010-2011
school year:
Name
Position
step/year
Salary
Amy Bromley
Aquatics Director
3
7
$7,140.00
Anne Dapolito
Golf Range Director
2
5
$3,022.00
Mrs. Buckalew called for a short break. Jan McDorman and all other
guests left the meeting at this time.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the
following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard,
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves Executive Session at 8:15 pm for the purpose of discussing
the employment history of a particular individual.
There was a reminder mentioned that the next meeting will be the
reorganization meeting with a workshop.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:28 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Boogaard moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the adjournment of the meeting at 9: 37 p.m.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education