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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
September 28 , 2010
7:00 PM
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, Robert Cahoon, Katherine DeAngelis, Kelly Ferrente,
Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Phil Wagner, Carson Doyle
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 10 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
John Boogaard, Judi Buckalew
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:12 pm and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Before the Approval of the Agenda, an updated Treasurer’s Report was
distributed to Board Members, and Agenda item #7i5. was corrected:
approximately December 1, 2010, for 3 hours per day, $9.75 per hour
approximately December 15, 2010, for 7 hours per day, $9.75 per hour.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Kelly Ferrente moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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
Agenda of September 28, 2010.
1b. BUILDING TOUR:
Linda Haensch and Phil Wagner led members on a tour of the Florentine
Hendrick building. The gymnasium, cafeteria, and a classroom were
viewed, as well as the hallways displaying student work.
2.
PUBLIC ACCESS
No one spoke to the Board at this time.
TO THE BOARD:
3a. SUMMER SCHOOL:
June Muto gave a presentation about the Middle School and High
JUNE MUTO
School Summer School programs that occurred at the High School this
past July and the first few weeks of August. She mentioned increased
enrollment, the curriculum offered, and the use of NovaNet courseware.
3b. FRESHMAN
Tina Wilson spoke about Freshman Orientation which occurred
ORIENTATION:
September 1
st
. The event was well attended by students and
TINA WILSON
parents. The High School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions Support
values were discussed with the group, schedules were explained, and
locker information was given. A Math and Science Center will be
available for students who need extra help, and extra curricular groups
were available to discuss clubs that students can join. A Freshman group
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picture was taken.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the Administrator’s for the reports they provided.
REPORTS:
4b. BUILDINGS AND
Clifford Parton spoke about the work that Campus Construction will be
GROUNDS:
completing by October 29, 2010.
CLIFFORD PARTON
4c. CURRICULUM
Katharine DeAngelis reported on the recent Curriculum Council
COUNCIL:
meeting she attended. She spoke about plans for Superintendent’s
KATHARINE
Conference Day. The main charge for Curriculum Council will be to keep
DEANGELIS
track of updates and what is expected this year from the State Education
Department. Mr. Walker gave kudos to the Curriculum Council and
mentioned that they are the key and the leading edge of learning for
students.
4d. STUDENT BOE REPORT:
Carson Doyle mentioned that Homecoming is a favorite time of year
CARSON DOYLE
for students, and feels that it’s a great time for the entire school to get
together and share support. He mentioned that this year the Student
Council has chosen a “Decade” theme for one of the Spirit Days. Each
grade level will dress from a chosen decade, the 50’s-80’s. The staff will
dress from the Roaring 20’s. Each grade will decorate their own
hallway, and create a hoop for sports teams to run through. Carson
mentioned that his classmate Michael Chapin was named a Commended
Student for outstanding performance on his PSAT’s in the 2011 National
Merit Scholarship Program. He listed the Homecoming sporting events,
the 5K run which is sponsored by the PTA, and spoke about the
Homecoming Dance.
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
John Walker discussed a meeting that took place recently with
OF THE DISTRICT:
Janelle Hallgren from Policy Services, Erie1 BOCES , members of the
Policy Committee, and the District Clerk. This meeting provided
information to move forward in streamlining the District’s Policy and
Administrative books.
4f. OTHER:
The Girls Swim Team is doing well and won a recent meet. Phil Wagner
mentioned that he was impressed with the professional set up of the
Open Houses that he attended, although he would have liked to see more
parent involvement.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker enjoyed attending a PBIS assembly with the students and
UPDATE:
staff at Florentine Hendrick. He thanked all staff and principals for
JOHN WALKER
their participation with Open Houses. Mr. Walker reported on a
conference that he recently attended in Saratoga. He mentioned that the
Commissioner is very honest regarding the financial struggle that school
districts are having, and budgetary restraints are not going to go away.
School districts in upstate New York need to look at ways that services
can be shared. Mr. Walker has formed a consortium with colleagues
from neighboring school districts to begin immediate work regarding the
sharing of services. He spoke about offering SUPA classes to students
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from other districts, and the need for districts to work together as a team
to educate each child in the midst of very dire financial circumstances.
Mr. Walker reported that every Board is required to take action on
whether or not they are going to further study the recommendations of
the Regional High School Study.
There was a discussion among Board members about further studying
the recommendations of the Regional High School Study.
5b. REGIONAL HIGH
A motion was made by Phil Wagner and seconded by Robert Cahoon
SCHOOL STUDY
that North Rose-Wolcott will share instructional programs with
DETERMINATION:
neighboring school districts, and that North Rose-Wolcott will share
Support Services/Programs. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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 to further study with due diligence, the following summative
recommendations of the Regional High School Study:
• North Rose-Wolcott will share instructional programs with
neighboring school districts
• North Rose-Wolcott will share Support Services/Programs.
5c. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin asked Board members to note the revised Treasurer’s
ADMINISTRATOR’S
Report. He mentioned that a draft of the audit was received from Mr.
UPDATE:
Wager’s office, and talked about a future meeting with Mr. Wager to
review the audit. A focus of his attention has been on the Capital Project
work at North Rose Elementary. The plans for this work have been
submitted to the State, and a meeting has been scheduled with SEI
Design group and Campus Construction to recap questions. He
mentioned that 5 out of 7 new buses have arrived, and that tax collection
has been occurring. He spoke about the cutting of State Aid money, the
STAR program, and the money that the District will receive from Race
to the Top and the Jobs bill. He mentioned that negotiations and budget
season will soon be upon us. The Food Service budget and use of
District owned vending machines was discussed.
Before approval of the Minutes, adjournment time of the meeting was
corrected to 9:43 p.m.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Edward Magin moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
September 14, 2010
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, 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
Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2010.
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Before approval of the Consent Agenda, there was discussion on Agenda
item #7i1.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Robert Cahoon moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes.
7a. WARRANT:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the following Warrant:
1. #0016
$806,502.43
7b. DISTRICT FINANCIAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORT: JUNE, 2010
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Treasurer’s Reports for June 2010.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Extra Classroom Activity Reports for June 2010.
7c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
FROM CSE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
IEP Amendments
11580 12566 10522 12228 10565 11722
12616 10024 10034 11010 12378 12614
7d. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
EDUCATION MEMBERS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individual to serve on the Committee on Special Education for
the 2010-2011 school year:
Chairperson:
Chairperson/LEA Representative:
Kristin DeFeo
7e. COMMITTEE ON PRE-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SCHOOL SPECIAL
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
EDUCATION MEMBERS:
following individual to serve on the Committee on Preschool Special
Education for the 2010-2011 school year:
Chairperson:
Chairperson/LEA Representative:
Kristin DeFeo
7f. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
AND SUBSTITUTE SERVICE Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
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PERSONNEL:
individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the
District Clerk.
7g. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
PROPERTY:
the Business Executive to dispose of the items listed in attachments
#7g1. and #7g2. The lists will be on file with the District Clerk.
7h. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
VOLUNTEERS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individuals for volunteer work:
Name
Building
LaLena Mac Donald
North Rose Elementary
Tracy Durham
North Rose Elementary
Judy Gushue
Florentine Hendrick Elementary
7i1. CREATION OF (1) FOOD
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SERVICE HELPER
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
POSITION:
the creation of (1) Food Service Helper position. This is a 2 hour/day, 10
month position, $9.75/hr.
7i2. APPOINT FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HELPER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
DEBORAH MILLER
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Deborah Miller 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 2 hrs./day, 10 months/yr. , $9.75/hr., effective
September 29, 2010.
7i3. APPOINT FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
HELPER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
MELINDA HOWES
approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Melinda Howes 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 2 hrs./day, 10 months/year, $9.75/hr., effective
September 29, 2010.
7i4. CREATE TEMPORARY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TEACHER AIDE:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the creation of a temporary Teacher Aide position for 3 hours
per day, effective September 8, 2010 through approximately December 1,
2010, to satisfy the needs of a migrant student’s Individual Education
Plan.
7i5. APPOINT TEMPORARY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHER AIDE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
DIANE WATOSKY
appointment of Diane Watosky as a temporary Teacher Aide effective
September 8, 2010 through approximately December 15 2010, for 7
hours per day, $9.75 per hour.
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7i6. HIGH SCHOOL CO-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CURRICULAR
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
APPOINTMENTS:
following Co-Curricular appointments for the 2010-2011 school year:
Name
Position
Step/Years
Salary
Kelley Allen
Co-Coordinator Spring Arts Festival
1
1
$267.00
Howard Skinner
Co-Coordinator Spring Arts Festival
1
1
$267.00
8. SUPERINTENDENT
EVALUATION PROCESS:
9.
INFORMATIONAL
The following informational items were shared with the Board:
ITEMS:
Enrollment, Use of Facilities, Wayne County Star article “Last First Day
at Florentine Hendrick”, Wayne County Star article “County Schools
Don’t Share NR-W Trend”, FHE News – September 2010, The Advocate
– September 2010, NR-W Personnel Directory.
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
There was no public participation at this time.
11. CLOSING OF FHE:
Discussion on the planning process for the closure of the Florentine
Hendrick building occurred.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The Board member Committee Charge sheet was updated, reviewed by
Board members, and minor revisions will be made.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Ferrente, 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 9:15 pm for the specific purpose of discussing
personnel items.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:33 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Ferrente, 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 9:35 pm.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education