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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
February 8 , 2011
7:00 PM
High School Room #210
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, John Boogaard, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,
Katherine DeAngelis, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton,
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 11 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Phil Wagner, Carson Doyle
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Edward Magin moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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 February 8, 2011.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
There was no public access.
THE BOARD:
3a. STORM CHASERS:
Board members viewed a presentation on Storm Chasing by High School
TIM THOMAS
science teacher Tim Thomas. Mr. Thomas recapped a Storm Chasing
trip taken in 2007 and mentioned how it impacted the lives and
professions of the three meteorology club students who participated.
Mr. Thomas is affiliated with Dr. Scott Steiger and the Storm Chasing
program through SUNY Oswego. He hopes to gain approval from the
Board to take a trip in 2012 or later.
3b. ART DEPARTMENT:
The Art Department presentation has been rescheduled for the March 8,
KELLY ALLEN
2011 meeting.
3c. NATIONAL SCHOOL
School Counselors will be recognized at the March 8, 2011 meeting.
COUNSELING WEEK:
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
There was a discussion on the placement of special education students
REPORTS:
who had formerly attended BOCES.
4b. BUDGET COMMITTEE:
Edward Magin reported on budget meetings recently held with the
E. MAGIN
athletic, curriculum, and special education departments.
4c. PERSONNEL &
Robert Cahoon reported on the Personnel and Negotiations
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NEGOTIATIONS
Committee meeting that was held this afternoon with committee
COMMITTEE:
members, the Superintendent, Business Administrator and Mr. Brent
R. CAHOON
Cooley, Sr. Labor Relations Specialist from BOCES.
4d. STUDENT BOE
There was no Student BOE Member report.
MEMBER:
C. DOYLE
4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Mr. Walker reported that SED approval has been received for our
OF THE DISTRICT:
construction project at NRE. He mentioned that FHE PE night was very
well attended and congratulated our young children on an outstanding
job. Mr. Walker has enjoyed speaking to community groups regarding
our district. He is proud of our 26 middle school students who were
recently inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. Mr. Walker
thanked all those who participated in the High School Principal
interviewing process and reported that he will be announcing his
recommendation next week. Mrs. Durham mentioned how wonderfully
our students performed at the Solo Fest that recently took place at
Newark Sr. High school. Kudos were given to Mr. Fred Dunn for
recently conducting at Solo Festival. It was mentioned that it has been
great to have the Pep Band at basketball games - it shows great
enthusiasm and support for our team. Mrs. Durham was pleased to
report on a distance learning opportunity that recently took place at NRE
with the Challenger program.
4f. OTHER:
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
ANNE DAPOLITO
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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, accepts with
thanks for over 25
years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from Anne Dapolito, effective June 30, 2011.
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. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Katharine DeAngelis moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
APRIL EMMERT
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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, accepts with
thanks for over 32 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from April Emmert, effective June 30, 2011.
Should the District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State
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retirement incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and the
date of retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
5c. LETTER OF INTENT TO
John Boogaard moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
LAURIE NAVRATIL
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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, accepts with
thanks for over 32
years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from Laurie Navratil, effective June 30, 2011.
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.
5d. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Katharine DeAngelis moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
PAMELA PENDLETON
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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, accepts with
thanks for over 27
years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from Pamela Pendleton, effective June 30, 2011.
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.
5e. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Edward Magin moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
RENEE STEVES
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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, accepts with
thanks for over 12 years of service, the letter of resignation for the
purpose of retirement from Renee Steves, effective at the close of
business on June 24, 2011.
5f. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker spoke about the book “Schools Cannot Do It Alone” by
UPDATE:
Jamie Vollmer that he is referencing when speaking to community
JOHN WALKER
groups. He spoke about a letter that Wayne County School District
Superintendent’s have written to assemblymen and senators about
mandate relief. He reported on an afternoon spent with administrators
discussing different behavioral procedures and management strategies
for students with disabilities which will help us reduce suspension rates
and help students interact more appropriately. Mr. Walker thanked our
transportation department for extending kindness and support to the
employees of the Clyde-Savannah district at the time of their bus
accident last month.
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5g. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin explained the bidding process and bidding timeline
ADMINISTRATOR’S
for the NRE project. He mentioned that the lowest bidders will be
UPDATE:
recommended to the District Office by March 17, and after
ROBERT MAGIN
Board approval, the construction process can begin. He spoke about the
recommendations by the Governor for the State budget and the
estimates we received for next year’s State aid. He spoke about proposed
changes in aid and the impact these changes would have on our District.
5h. CURRICULUM AND
Mrs. Lisanto spoke about new mandated regulations on the Annual
INSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Professional Performance Review plan. She mentioned current
JACINDA LISANTO
and future State mandates for certifying data. The Board of Regents has
extended the deadline for survey responses on proposed requirements
for graduation, college and career readiness, and the necessary skills and
knowledge for college and workforce success to February 18, 2011. The
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJTTZ6R
. Mrs.
Lisanto reviewed the results of the January regents with the Board.
There was a discussion on student attendance.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Clifford Parton moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following
January 25, 2011
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes, J. Boogaard
abstained.
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 25, 2011.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Judi Buckalew moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew,
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton voted yes.
8a. 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. #0043
$424,141.74
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 dated
January 20, 2011, and January 27, 2011, and the Committee on
PreSchool Special Education dated January 25, 2011, and instructs the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
11283 11325 11010 11860 12062 11568
11209 11752 12613 11818 11231 12447
12670 12295
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IEP Amendments
12696 12699 11417 12698 12697 11177
7c. 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.
7d. DISTRICT FINANCIAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
REPORT:
S uperintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
DECEMBER 2010
approves the Treasurer’s Reports for December, 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 December, 2010.
7e. APPROVAL OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
VOLUNTEERS:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the following individuals for volunteer work:
Name
Building
Rose Noyes
North Rose Elementary School
Jean Walowy
Florentine Hendrick Elementary School
7f. 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 attachment #7f.
The list will be on file with the District Clerk.
7g. REVISION APPROVALS:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
approves the revised Form A4: Post Observation Narrative Summary
FORM A4: POST
and Form A6b: Administrative Annual Summative Assessment Narrative
OBSERVATION NARRATIVE Form of the District Annual Professional Performance Review Plan.
SUMMARY AND FORM A6b
ADMINISTRATIVE
ANNUAL SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
NARRATIVE FORM
7h1. APPOINT LONG TERM
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
ANNETTE GILBERT
the appointment of Annette Gilbert as a Long Term Substitute Teacher,
conditional upon a criminal history check according to Commissioners
Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Initial Control #: on file
Start Date:
January 31, 2011 – approximately June 24, 2011, to serve
at the pleasure of the Board
Salary: $39,250 Step A, prorated to time worked
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7h2. APPOINT TUTOR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
COLLEEN HILL:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the appointment of Colleen Hill as a Tutor, conditional upon criminal
history record check according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11
and Part 87, at $25.00 per hour, to be paid from School Improvement
grant funds, to serve at the pleasure of the Board from January 12, 2011
– April 15, 2011.
7h3 PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
APPOINTMENT:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TAMMY TONER
approves the permanent appointment of Tammy Toner as a Cleaner,
effective 3/2/11.
7h4 PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
APPOINTMENT:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
SHARON MASTRANGELO
approves the permanent appointment of of Sharon Mastrangelo as a
Food Service Helper, effective 3/3/11.
7h5. AQUATICS PROGRAM:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
APPROVAL OF A NEW
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
LIFEGUARD:
approves the following individual as a Lifeguard for any swim program
we offer:
Name
Position
$/hour
Amelia Rothfuss
Lifeguard
$7.25
8. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The following items were shared with the Board:
Enrollment – February
2011, Use of Facilities, 2011 Wayne All-County Jr. & Sr. HS Vocal Music
Festival brochure, District Newsletter – February 2011, Florentine
Hendrick News – February 2011
Mr. Walker spoke to the Board regarding a weekend building use
situation.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No public participation occurred.
10. CLOSING OF FHE:
Mr. Walker presented Board members with information on leasing and
selling school district property. Mr. Walker will be meeting with Peg
Churchill, Executive Director, Wayne County IDA next week. There was
a discussion regarding the merger area on the website.
11. DISCUSSION/FUTURE
Discussion topics for the next agenda will include: charging an entrance
AGENDA ITEMS:
fee for sporting events in 2011-12; charging for staff use of the Adaptive
PE Center, future use of the Florentine Hendrick building.
12. ANTICIPATED
Clifford Parton moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard J. Buckalew,
R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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
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Executive Session at 9:08 pm for the specific purpose of discussing the
employment history of a particular person.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:50 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
President Kari Durham declared the meeting closed at 9:50 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 9:50 pm.
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Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education