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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
August 10 , 2010
7:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, John Boogaard, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,
Katharine DeAngelis, Kelly Ferrente, Clifford Parton, Phil Wagner,
Carson Doyle
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 5 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Edward Magin
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at
7:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Four corrections and were made to the Agenda before approval: item #1.
J. Buckalew changed to K. Durham, item #7h1, the wording “due to
denial of tenure” was removed, item #7h2. the effective date was
changed to 8/31/2010, and #7h10. description of appointment changed
from School Monitor to Food Service Helper.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Judi seconded the following motion. The
AGENDA:
vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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
Agenda and the Additions to the Agenda of August 10, 2010 with
corrections.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board at this time.
TO THE BOARD:
3a. PRESENTATION OF
The Board was pleased to receive the 2009-2010 High School yearbook,
2009-2010 YEARBOOK:
presented by Student Board Member Carson Doyle.
CARSON DOYLE
3b. GRADE 3-8 MATH AND
Mrs. Lisanto presented the grade 3-8 Math and ELA test results to the
ELA RESULTS:
Board, and explained what has occurred as a result of the State resetting
C. LISANTO
cut points for the assessments.
4a. BUILDINGS AND
Mr. Parton reported on the progress of the asbestos removal at
GROUNDS:
the Middle School. He mentioned that all floors have been changed
C. PARTON
at the High School and wiring has been replaced on the poles on the
soccer field. The signage above the main entrance of the high school and
the plans for a flag pole and maintenance of the designated garden area
at the front of the HS was discussed.
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4b. STUDENT BOE
Carson Doyle mentioned that he traveled with 28 NR-W students to
MEMBER REPORT:
France recently. He mentioned that it was a great opportunity for
C. DOYLE
students to experience the world. Carson spoke about the sports pre-
season which will begin on August 16
th
. He mentioned that August
regents will be taking place, and that students are getting ready for
school to start.
4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
A letter was received and read to the Board from Becky Magin.
OF THE DISTRICT:
4d. OTHER:
Students are receiving school lists and information for the start of
school.
5a. LETTER OF
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
RESIGNATION FOR
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, J.
PURPOSE OF
Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, C. Parton, P. Wagner
RETIREMENT:
voted yes.
LINDA HAENSCH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for over 23 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement, under Chapter 105 Part A, from Linda Haensch,
effective at the close of business August 30, 2010.
5b. LETTER OF
Clifford Parton moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following
RESIGNATION FOR
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, J.
PURPOSE OF
Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, C. Parton, P. Wagner
RETIREMENT:
voted yes.
REBECCA MAGIN
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for over 26 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement, under Chapter 105 Part A, from Rebecca Magin,
effective at the close of business August 5,
2010.
5c. LETTER OF
Clifford Parton moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
RESIGNATION FOR
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, J.
PURPOSE OF
Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, C. Parton, P. Wagner
RETIREMENT:
voted yes.
MARVIN TRYON
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for over 37 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement, under Chapter 105 Part A, from Marvin Tryon,
effective at the close of business on August 30, 2010.
5d. LETTER OF
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
RESIGNATION FOR
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, J.
PURPOSE OF
Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, C. Parton, P. Wagner
RETIREMENT:
voted yes.
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JO-ANN STEVES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks for over 15 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from Jo-Ann Steves, effective July 28, 2010.
5e. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker mentioned all those retiring and thanked them for their
UPDATE:
service to the children of our community and to the District. He also
thanked June Muto and Kristin DeFeo for a fine job of running the
Summer School programs. Mr. Walker spoke about Superintendent’s
Conference Day plans and schedules for September 1
st
and September
7
th
. He is pleased to announce that Mrs. Tammy Richardson will be
starting a Yellow Ribbon club in our district to help both young and
older adults work through issues that deal with suicide.
5f. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin reported that the auditors from the office of
ADMINISTRATOR’S
Raymond Wager, C.P.A., P.C. were in the Business Office last week, and
UPDATE:
have completed the audit. We will receive a report and management
letter from them in a few weeks that will be brought to the Audit
committee and then to the Board. He mentioned that tax season is just
around the corner, spoke about the tax levy, and mentioned that
information will be sent to the County so that tax bills can be generated.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Judi Buckalew moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
July 13, 2010
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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
Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2010.
6b. SPECIAL MEETING
Phil Wagner moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
MINUTES:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
July 28, 2010
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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
Special Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2010.
Before approval of the Consent Agenda, there was discussion on the
Classic Monsters in Literature and Film course.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton
moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, C. Parton, P. Wagner
voted yes.
7a. WARRANTS:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
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the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following Warrants:
1. #0001
$37,777.61
2. #0003
$354,532.67
3. #0005
$77,780.67
a. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report for Warrant #: 0005
4. #0006
$218,131.49
5. #0008
$46,463.88
a. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report for Warrant #: 0008
7b. 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 and the Committee on Pre School Special Education
and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
IEP Amendments
11336 10001 12152
7c. 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.
7d. 2010 SCHOOL TAX
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
WARRANT:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the Tax Warrant in the amount of $8,610,258.00 and authorizes the
collection of school taxes plus library taxes in the amount of $77,000.00
using the automated tax collection service established through JP
Morgan Chase
bank.
7e. 2009-2010 FUND
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BALANCE RECOM-
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, amend
MENDATION TO
the 2009-2010 budget by an increase of $76,317.48 to appropriations
PURCHASE BUSES:
code A9950-900-07-0000 (interfund transfers) for the transfer from
General Fund to Capital Fund in lieu of issuing debt, using surplus
unappropriated, undesignated fund balance based on voter approved
bus purchases on the May 18, 2010 vote.
7f. 2009-2010 BUS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
BALANCE RECOM-
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, amend
MENDATION TO
the 2009-2010 budget by an increase of $400,000 to appropriations
PURCHASE BUSES:
code A9950-900-07-0000 (interfund transfers) for the transfer from
Bus Capital Reserve to Capital Fund based on voter approved bus
purchases on the May 18, 2010 vote.
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7g. APPROVAL OF HIGH
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SCHOOL COURSE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
CLASSIC MONSTERS IN
approves the ½ credit course entitled Classic Monsters
in Literature
LITERATURE AND FILM:
and Film , to be offered to High School students in Grades 9-12,
beginning
September, 2010.
7h1. TERMINATION OF
Resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
EMPLOYMENT:
the superintendent of Schools and in accordance with Education Law,
MARY CLARISSE
terminates the probationary employment of Mary Clarisse, High School
Mathematics Teacher, in the North Rose - Wolcott Central School
District, effective August 10, 2010.
7h2. LETTER OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RESIGNATION:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
DONNA BROOKS
with thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation from Donna
Brooks, effective August 31, 2010, contingent upon her appointment
with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES.
7h3. APPROVAL OF SALARY -
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DIRECTOR OF
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
CURRICULUM AND
approves the salary of Jacinda Lisanto, Director of Curriculum and
INSTRUCTION:
Instruction, at $95,325.00, effective July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.
JACINDA LISANTO
7h4. APPROVAL OF SALARY -
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
DISTRICT TREASURER:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
KATHLEEN KRIVITZA
approves the salary of Kathleen Krivitza, Treasurer, at $48,841.00,
effective July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.
7h5. CREATION OF 1.0 FTE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
TEACHING ASSISTANT:
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the creation of a 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant.
7h6. REINSTATEMENT OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
1.0 FTE MATH
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TEACHING POSITION:
approves the reinstatement of a 1.0 FTE Math teaching position.
7h7. APPOINT TEACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation
ASSISTANT:
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TAMMY MCNABB
approves the three year probationary appointment of Tammy McNabb as
a Teaching Assistant, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, annual
salary of $17,275.00, (Step A) plus $2,000 for Bachelor’s degree,
effective September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2013.
7h8. APPOINT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation
MATHEMATICS
of the Superintendent Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
TEACHER:
the appointment of Tara Allen as a Long Term Substitute Teacher
TARA ALLEN
Mathematics Teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Secondary Math, 7-12, Initial
Control #: on file
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Childhood Education 1-6, Initial
Control #: on file
Tenure area: Mathematics
Start Date:
September 1, 2010-August 31, 2013
Salary: $39,250
Step A
7h9. APPOINT LITERACY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
COACH:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
AMY TROWBRIDGE
approves the three year probationary appointment of Amy Trowbridge as
Literacy Coach, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Permanent
Reading Teacher
Control #: on file
Permanent
Pre K, K, 1-6
Control #: on file
Tenure Area: Reading
Probationary Period: September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2012
Salary: $47,650 Step H plus an additional sign on bonus of $1,500 for
Masters Degree
7h10. APPOINT FOOD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SERVICE HELPER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
SHARON MASTRANGELO
26 week probationary appointment of Sharon Mastrangelo as Food
Service Helper at the High School, conditional upon a criminal history
record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part
87, for 4 hrs./day, $9.75/hr. , effective September 2, 2010.
7h11. HIGH SCHOOL CO-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CURRICULAR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
APPOINTMENTS:
approves the following Co-Curricular appointments at the High School:
Name
Position
School Year Salary
Christine Stevens
All-State Accompanist
2008-2009
$ 50.00/student
Christine Stevens
All-State Accompanist
2009-2010
$50.00/student
Christine Stevens
Graduation Accompanist 2009-2010
$150.00
8. INFORMATIONAL
The following informational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Wayne County Star
article “2010 NR-W Project Graduation a Great
Success”, Freshman Orientation Night invitation, The Advocate – July
2010, Letter from Town of Rose Supervisor, Thank you from the Project
Graduation Committee, Annual Agenda draft for review and suggestions
and Summer Food Service Evaluation Report.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
There was no public participation at this time.
10. FUTURE AGENDA
There was discussion amongst members relating to the use of the Future
ITEMS:
Agenda Item area.
Mr. Walker mentioned that he met with the Music Department and is
looking into securing funds for SoloFest. He suggests that the Board
utilize Carson Doyle to help with Parent involvement. Mr. Walker will
contact Superintendent/Board mentors Tari Shipley and Tim McElheran
for assistance with new Board Member orientation. He proposed that
the Board dedicate an Agenda area dedicated to the closure of the
Florentine Hendrick Building.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Katharine DeAngelis moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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 8: 36 p.m.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education