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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
March 22 , 2011
7:00 PM
High School Room #210
A community presentation given by Ora Rothfuss III from the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency on
Possible Future Use of the Florentine Hendrick Elementary School Building occurred prior to the meeting at 6:00
p.m. in High School Room #210.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 6:40 pm for the purpose of discussing a personnel
issue.
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, John Boogaard, Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon,
Carson Doyle, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Phil
Wagner
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 25 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Katharine DeAngelis
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Before approval of the Agenda, an error in attachment item #7g. was
corrected.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Clifford Parton moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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
corrected attachment item #7g and the Agenda of March 22, 2011.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
Brienne Stratton, Middle School science teacher, spoke to the Board
THE BOARD:
about the reduction of her full time teaching position to a part time
BRIENNE STRATTON
position as part of the proposed 2011-12 budget.
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GARY LOCKWOOD
Gary Lockwood spoke in support of Brienne Stratton, listing her many
strengths and her dedication to students. He has worked extensively
with Brienne while coaching Girls Basketball. Mr. Lockwood mentioned
that we are very fortunate to employ a young person of this quality.
MIKE VIRTS
Mr. Virts spoke about how frustrating staff cuts are. He hopes that there
is a plan in place for coordination of part time jobs between school
districts.
3a. PROPOSED SCHOOL
Mrs. Younglove was pleased to announce that NR-W was one of two
LUNCH GUIDELINE
school districts chosen to receive a grant to feed students in pocket areas
CHANGES PER USDA:
of the community. She mentioned that food costs went up 3.9% in the
NANCY YOUNGLOVE
month of February. A gain this large has not been seen since 1974. Mrs.
Younglove provided a detailed presentation on the Healthy Hunger-Free
Act 2010 - Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School
Breakfast Programs. She explained proposed changes and what the
changes really mean in workable terms for NR-W. She mentioned that if
the proposals pass, program cost would rise significantly, meal
participation will fall and NR-W may not be able to afford to participate
in the National School Meals program.
3b. ART DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Allen described the curriculum and work being completed in Art at
PRESENTATION:
each grade level. She spoke about the Memory Project, and the
KELLEY ALLEN
Scholastic Art awards. Upcoming events will be: Project Phoenix, Feats
of Clay, and the Wayne Co. Council for the Arts HS exhibit. Events will
be occurring in the High School Gallery as well. She mentioned that six
students will be submitting AP Art Portfolios in May. A slide show
presentation allowed the Board to view some of the fabulous art work,
ceramics and photography pieces that have been completed by our
students.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the administrator’s for the reports provided.
REPORTS:
4b. BUILDINGS &
Justin Busse from SEI Design Group talked about the contracts that
GROUNDS:
were accepted for the work at North Rose Elementary. He mentioned
that there was a great turnout from bidders, that bids were very close to
the estimates provided from Campus Construction and that work on the
classroom edition will start very soon.
4c. WELLNESS
Kelly Ferrente reported that a Wayne County Health representative
COMMITTEE:
spoke to our Nursing staff about Medicaid Insurance on
K. FERRENTE
Superintendent’s Day, and plans to speak with parents on programs that
are available for those without insurance. It was mentioned that a
Diabetes walk will be held at our track on May 14
th
, and that NR-W will
participate in two Corporate Challenges this spring season. Proposed
school lunch guideline changes were discussed. Mrs. Tammy
Richardson will be speaking about suicide for the mental health portion
of upcoming health classes. She is also organizing a Yellow Ribbon
Walk.
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4d. STUDENT BOE
Carson Doyle commended the administrators, teachers, and students
MEMBER REPORT:
on a smooth transition of the new Principal into the High School
CARSON DOYLE
building. He spoke about the All-County band that NR-W hosted this
past weekend. Several top musicians attended and put on a great
concert. The Music Man was rated very favorably in the Stars of
Tomorrow rating report. The music program continues to provide a
great outreach to the members of our community. Carson invited
everyone to attend the upcoming High School concert.
4e. DISCUSSION:
There was discussion on the topic that NR-W is the only school in Wayne
CHARGING AN
County that doesn’t charge admission to sporting events. Information
ENTRANCE FEE
on admission fees that were charged in previous years at NR-W and
FOR SPORTING
what surrounding districts are currently charging was discussed. A
EVENTS IN 2011-2012:
proposal on the topic was requested.
4f. DISCUSSION:
Mrs. Hoyt supplied Adaptive PE Center membership information to
CHARGING A FEE FOR
Board members and spoke about the number of employees and
EMPLOYEES TO USE THE community members that are using the Center. She reviewed the
ADAPTIVE PE CENTER IN current fee schedule.
2011-2012:
A motion was made by Judi Buckalew and seconded by Phil Wagner to
begin charging employees to use the Adaptive PE Fitness Center,
following the same fee schedule used for the public, with one exception
which is to provide out-of-district employees the same price as in-district
employees, effective July 1, 2011. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham,
J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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, agrees to
begin charging employees to use the Adaptive PE Fitness Center,
following the same fee schedule used for the public, with one exception
which is to provide out-of-district employees the same price as in-district
employees, effective July 1, 2011.
4g. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Middle School Musical
OF THE DISTRICT:
“ Wipe Out ”.
4h. OTHER:
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Robert Cahoon and Edward Magin seconded the following
RETIRE:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
AMY JOHNSON
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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, accepts with
thanks for 25 years of service, the letter of resignation for the purpose of
retirement from Amy Johnson, effective June 30, 2011. Should the
District increase the retirement incentive or accept a State retirement
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incentive between the time of acceptance of this letter and the date of
retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.
5b. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker encouraged everyone to attend the Middle School musical
UPDATE:
“Wipe Out” this weekend. He recently attended an American Legion
JOHN WALKER
event where the students who attend Boys’ State and Girls’ State in June
2010 were publicly recognized. Mr. Walker was pleased to announce
that over 45 seniors are planning to go on the camping trip this spring.
He also mentioned a new Air Band/Lip Sing fund raiser occurring on
April 1
st
at the high school. Mr. Walker mentioned that he is thankful to
Dic Lasher and to the American Legion for their donation of three DVD
players to the Middle School.
5c. BUSINESS
Phil Wager spoke on behalf of the Budget Committee regarding the 2011-
ADMINISTRATOR’S
12 budget situation. He mentioned the three ways a budget gap can be
UPDATE:
reduced: 1) tax levy; 2) use of reserves; and 3) reduction of expenditures.
Many districts without reserves are in real trouble. North Rose-Wolcott
is in one of the best financial states of any of our neighboring districts.
He spoke about our current budget gap and referred to a handout given
to Board members named “Reserves Simplified”. The Budget
Presentation Report and recommendations for the tax levy and use of
reserves were discussed.
5d. CURRICULUM AND
Mrs. Lisanto provided the Board with the Agenda from the March 18th
INSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Superintendent’s Day and recapped the events that occurred in planning
JACINDA LISANTO
and preparation for this day. She spoke about the K-5 everyday math
program edition 3 that is being used, and mentioned that edition 4 will
be coming out soon. 100% alignment to math edition 4 is expected in
the fall.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Robert Cahoon moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
March 8, 2011
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 March 8, 2011.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Phil Wagner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. Ferrente, 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. #0052
$56,494.28
2. #0054
$83,202.57
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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
March 3, 2011, March 9, 2011, March 10, 2011, and March 16, 2011, and
the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated March 1, 2011, and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
11734 12440 12393 11832 11013 11405
11179 11313 11191 12698 08210 09856
09543 12138 09860 10572 09148 10623
11342 08423 10008 10024
IEP Amendments
11153
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. 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
Holly Miller
North Rose Elementary
Susan Sehm
North Rose Elementary
Amanda Martin
Florentine Hendrick Elementary
7e. NORTH ROSE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
ELEMENTARY
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
SCHOOL
authorizes awarding bids to the bidders deemed to be the lowest
RENOVATION:
responsible meeting the bid specifications as follows:
Bidder
Amount
Contract #100 – General Trades
Javen Construction Company, Inc.
$1,152,000
Mr Steven Spitz
2375 Baird Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Contract #101 – Electrical
Kaplan-Schmidt Electric, Inc.
$320,000
Mr. Eric Schmidt
50 Saginaw Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Contract # 102 – Heating, Ventilating
& Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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LeClaire-Fleming Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
$371,732
Mr. Glenn LeClaire
8479 Ridge Road
Sodus, NY 14551
Contract # 103 – Plumbing
Lloyd Mechanical Company, LLC
$96,400
Mr. Patrick Lloyd
214 Hamlin-Parma Townline Road
Hilton, NY 14468
7f. PROPOSITION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
LANGUAGE FOR
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
MAY 17, 2011 VOTE:
following resolutions as they will be presented to voters on May 17, 2011:
PROPOSITION NO. 1 – 2011-2012 BUDGET
Be it resolved, that the budget for the North Rose-Wolcott Central School
District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2011 and
ending June 30, 2012, as presented by the Board of Education, is
approved and adopted and the required funds are appropriated and the
necessary real property taxes required shall be raised by a tax on the
taxable property in the District to be levied and collected as required by
law.
PROPOSITION NO. 2– WOLCOTT CIVIC FREE LIBRARY
BUDGET
Shall the annual tax levied by the North Rose - Wolcott Central School
District for the operating budget of the Wolcott Civic Free Library be
increased by five thousand dollars ($5,000) to the total sum of fifty-five
thousand dollars ($55,000) annually?
7g. NOTICE OF PUBLIC
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
HEARING AND CALL OF
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, hereby
THE ANNUAL SCHOOL
approves and confirms the Notice of the Annual Budget Hearing for May
DISTRICT MEETING AND
10, 2011 and the Notice of the Annual District Meeting and
ELECTION /BUDGET VOTE
Election/Budget Vote for May 17, 2011, as per attachment #7g., which
MAY 2011:
will be published in the Wayne County Star on March 30, April 13, May
4, and May 11, 2011, and the Finger Lakes Times on March 30, April 13,
May 4, and May 11, 2011.
7h. 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
with thanks, the donation of three DVD players to the Middle School.
Two of the DVD players were donated by Wolcott American Legion Post
#881 and the other DVD player was donated by Mr. Dic Lasher.
7i1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
BETH MOTTLER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
unpaid leave of absence for Beth Mottler, effective March 14, 2011 –
June 30, 2011. Ms. Mottler plans on returning for the start of school in
September, 2011.
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7i2. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
MELINDA HOWES
permanent appointment of Melinda Howes as a Food Service Helper,
effective 3/30/11.
7i3. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
DEBORAH MILLER
ermanent appointment of Deborah Miller as a Food Service Helper,
effective 3/30/11.
7i4. COACHING
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteer coaching appointment for the 2010-2011 school year,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful
completion of all required First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse courses as
follows:
Name
Position
Step
Year Salary
Joe Barravecchio Track and Field
Volunteer
7i5. APPOINT LONG
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
TERM SUBSTITUTE
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
TEACHER:
approves the appointment of Matthew Kinsella as a Long Term
MATTHEW KINSELLA
Substitute teacher, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Spanish 7-12, Initial
Appointment Area: Spanish 8
Start Date: approximately March 10, 2011 continuing until
approximately May 23, 2011, the period of time determined by the
absence of Crystal Weigand, to serve at the pleasure of the Board
Salary: $39, 250.00 Step A, prorated to time worked
8. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The following items were shared with the Board: Wayne County Star
article “NR-W Central School District School Board Petitions Available”,
Wayne County Star editorial, Focus on School Food Service magazine
article written by Nancy Younglove, Letter from Transportation
Department employees, Use of Facilities, Los Pumas De North Rose-
Wolcott – March 2011, District Newsletter – March 2011
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Cary Merritt mentioned that the Adaptive PE Center is a spot where
teachers currently interact with students. She worries that this will no
longer happen if a fee in charged for them to use the Center, and she
doesn’t want to see relationships severed.
Mike Virts asked a budget question and spoke about the concern this
year with the equal distribution of aid in New York state.
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10. CLOSING OF FHE:
The School Building Merger Timeline is included in the March District
Newsletter and is available on the website. The Timeline will be updated
regularly.
11. DISCUSSION/FUTURE
There are no future agenda items.
AGENDA ITEMS:
12. ANTICIPATED
John Boogaard moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 9:25 pm for the purpose of discussing a personnel
issue regarding the tenure evaluation of an employee.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 10:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Phil Wagner moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, J.
Buckalew, R. Cahoon, 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 10:00 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education