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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
January 25 , 2011
6:00 PM
High School Room #210
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, Judi Buckalew (6:07) Robert Cahoon, Katherine
DeAngelis, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Phil
Wagner, Carson Doyle
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 9 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
John Boogaard
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Edward Magin moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, 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 January 25, 2011.
2. ANTICIPATED
Clifford Parton moved and Katharine DeAngelis seconded the following
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, 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 6:05 pm for the specific purpose of discussing the
evaluation of an employee.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 7:02 pm.
Board President Kari Durham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
There was no public access.
THE BOARD:
4. PRESENTATIONS:
There were no presentations.
5a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
It was recommended that all administrator’s use the same form when
REPORTS:
submitting their reports to the Board.
5b. CURRICULUM
The common core standards for Math were discussed at the
COUNCIL:
Curriculum Council meeting on January 18, 2011. Mr. Walker was
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K. DEANGELIS
present at the meeting and spoke to the Council regarding an academy
program for the transition of students from 8
th
grade to 9
th
grade. Plans
about the next Superintendent’s Day were discussed.
5c. WELLNESS
Many events are occurring throughout the District to promote wellness:
COMMITTEE:
the GoRed initiative for women, a walk for diabetes, Zumba classes,
K. FERRENTE
corporate challenge runs, Dairy Day and an incentive program to use the
Adaptive PE Center. Standards of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of
2010 that was recently signed into law by President Obama were
discussed. The standards include a lower-sodium requirement, more
fruit, vegetables and whole grains, serving 1% low-fat or nonfat milk and
being transfat-free. If all of the guidelines can be met, an extra 6 cents
per meal can be realized. The Healthy New York Schools initiative and
smoking instances at the High School was mentioned.
5d. BUDGET
The Budget Committee met with the elementary principals and reviewed
COMMITTEE:
programs currently in place and the staff necessary to continue these
E. MAGIN
programs. Staffing ideas and three different scenerios based on class size
were discussed. There will be a better idea of what state aid will be like
after Governor Cuomo’s budget is released at the beginning of February.
Until that time it is hard to know exactly how large of a deficit there will
be. The Committee also met with staff from the Middle School and High
School, where program, staff and materials were reviewed. There was
discussion on the State budget, and how much could be saved if we
didn’t have to comply with unfunded mandates.
5e. COMMUNITY
The progress of a student driven Community Linkage Survey was
LINKAGE:
discussed.
K. DURHAM
5f. STUDENT BOE
Carson Doyle mentioned that NR-W had several winners from
MEMBER:
the recent Scholastic Art competition. He congratulated the award
C. DOYLE
winners and our outstanding Art department. He spoke about the
scheduled regents exams taking place during the week, and expanded on
the topic of community service projects. Carson mentioned that the
Wrestling team will be collecting money for a fellow athlete with cancer.
He mentioned that several students will participate in the All-County
event in Williamson this weekend, and wished the Swim team well as
they travel to Canandaigua for leagues. Sectionals for winter sports will
begin soon.
5g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mrs. Hayden reported on a chicken barbecue held recently by the NRE
OF THE DISTRICT:
Student Council that benefited a fellow student and family that were the
victims of a house fire. She also gave kudos to Stephanie Hendrickson, a
teacher of the District, who entered the family’s name in a contest at a
local radio station which resulted in funds for them.
5h. OTHER:
6a. TENURE APPOINTMENT:
Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
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JAIME AKERLEY
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
appointment of Jaime Akerley on tenure to the special subject tenure
area of Speech effective February 4, 2011.
6b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker has been meeting with staff in the buildings to discuss
UPDATE:
the current state of our school district in these difficult economic times.
JOHN WALKER
He mentioned the need to continually share information with the
community. He announced an Academy Program funded by a State
grant for eighth and ninth graders. This program will model a mentor
program that has been successful at Webster Thomas High School.
6c. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin mentioned that SED approval is expected next week
ADMINISTRATOR’S
on the capital project work at NRE. The bidding process will begin soon,
UPDATE:
with the awarding of bids at the end of March or early April expected.
ROBERT MAGIN
The time frame for the project continues to remain on schedule.
CURRICULUM AND
Mrs. Lisanto will keep the Board abreast of the many different
INSTRUCTION UPDATE:
curriculum initiatives that are coming from the State Education
JACINDA LISANTO
Department. She reported on the Commissioner’s Forum that she
attended recently with fellow colleagues at Monroe BOCES where
graduation rate changes were discussed. She mentioned that the Board
of Regents is requesting input from parents, teachers, students and
others through a 20-30 minute online survey on proposed requirements
for graduation, college and career readiness, and the necessary skills and
knowledge for college and workforce success. The link to the survey is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJTTZ6R
. She also spoke about common
core standards and mentioned that teachers will spend the March 18
th
Superintendent’s Day becoming familiar with ELA and Literacy across
all of the content area. Mrs. Lisanto reported that NR-W is in good
shape with our Annual Professional Performance Review Plan.
7a. MEETING MINUTES
Judi Buckalew moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
January 11, 2011
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, 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
corrected Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2011.
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew,
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner
voted yes.
8a. 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:
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1. #0038
$331,369.21
2. #0042
$863,457.92
8b. 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
January 4, 2011, January 6, 2011, January 13, 2011, and January 18,
2011, and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated January
18, 2011, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the
recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number:
11749 10421 11721 12522 10297 10845
11740 10202 07892 10075 09756 10034
09946 09992 10402 10130 10522 11523
11025 10098 10198 10133 07550
IEP Amendments
12402 12691 10024 11223 10597 11547 11832
8c. SUBSTITUTES:
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.
8d. EXTRA CLASSROOM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ACTIVITY FUNDS REPORT: Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts
the Extra Classroom Activity Funds Report for the year ending June 30,
2010.
8e. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
AGREEMENT WITH
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved the
W-FL BOCES TO PROVIDE agreement with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES to provide instructional
INSTRUCTIONAL SPACE
space and instruction for Advanced Placement, SUPA or Gemini courses
AND INSTRUCTION FOR
as contained in attachment #8e.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSES:
8f1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
JESSICA BURGESS
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves a 6
week unpaid child rearing leave of Jessica Burgess, that will commence
after her 6 week maternity leave beginning on or about February 10,
2011. Ms. Burgess intends to return to her position on or about May 9,
2011.
8f2. APPOINT LONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SUBSTITUTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
BECKY CECCARELLI
appointment of Becky Ceccarelli as a .5 Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
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Certification: Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6, Special Education Permanent
Control #: on file
Appointment Area: Special Education
Start Date: approximately February 10, 2011 - May 9, 2011, the period
of time determined by the absence of Jessica Burgess, to serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
Salary: $39,250 Step A, prorated to time worked
8f3. APPOINT BUS DRIVER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ROGER ANDERSON
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
26 week probationary appointment of Roger Anderson as a Bus Driver,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for # of hrs/day TBD, 10
months per year, $14.50/hr. effective January 26, 2011.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The following items were shared with the Board:
Enrollment – January
2011, Use of Facilities, The Advocate – January 2011
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No public participation occurred.
11. CLOSING OF FHE:
Mr. Walker mentioned that teachers will begin mid-year packing the
second week of February. He has met with Cabinet members and a plan
for packing and moving is in place for the spring.
A meeting about the future use of the Florentine Hendrick building is
scheduled in the near future with Ora Rothfuss III and Peg Churchill
from the Wayne County Industrial Development. This topic will also be
addressed at the next Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
President Kari Durham declared the meeting closed at 8:10 p.m.
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 8:10 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education