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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
April 12 , 2011
7:00 PM
High School Room #210
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis,
Carson Doyle, Kelly Ferrente, Edward Magin, Clifford Parton, Phil
Wagner
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and
approximately 40 guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Judi Buckalew
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
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, K.
DeAngelis, 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
Agenda of April 12, 2011.
1b. TENURE APPOINTMENT: Robert Cahoon moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, K.
JOSHUA NEAL
DeAngelis, 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
appointment of Joshua Neal on tenure to the Teaching Assistant tenure
area effective April 21, 2011.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
Mr. Peter Treasure addressed the Board regarding the proposed staff
THE BOARD:
reduction in the science area. He spoke in support of his colleague,
PETER TREASURE
Brienne Tuck Stratton. He recalled the science reduction that occurred a
few years ago and worries that the proposed cut will be felt by Middle
School students.
BENJAMIN GERSTNER:
High School student Benjamin Gerstner mentioned that he feels very
fortunate to have taken the Living Environment class from Mrs. Stratton.
Because this class is available at the Middle School level, advancement
into more college level classes during High School is possible. He
mentioned that she helps to prepare Middle School students for High
School level work and that she started a Science Club to get girls involved
in the sciences.
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CLAUDIA WHEELER:
Claudia Wheeler spoke on behalf of a number of Middle School students
who were present, showing support of Mrs. Stratton. She mentioned
that they have confidence to take the Regents because of Mrs. Stratton,
and that all students should have the opportunity to have her as a
teacher.
NOAH BARNS:
Middle School student Noah Barns mentioned that he feels fortunate to
have Mrs. Stratton as a teacher for Living Environment. He spoke of her
unique teaching style and commended her on always being available
when students need help. He commented that she is a loved teacher and
basketball coach.
3a. SkillsUSA REGIONAL
Board Members and Mr. Walker were pleased to welcome Mr.
COMPETITION
Don Howard, Metal Trades Instructor at Wayne Technical and Career
RECOGNITION:
Center. Mr. Howard described the SkillsUSA Regional competition that
took place on March 8, 2011 at Alfred State College. Two of his students
from NR-W, Cody Middleton and Jordan Learo, placed 3
rd
in Automated
Manufacturing Technology. The Board congratulated them and wished
them well as they continue with competition at the State Level.
3b. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE
Mr. Walker attended an American Legion event which honored students
RECOGNITION:
who attended Boys’ and Girls’ State last June. The Board and Mr.
Walker congratulated Emily Burm, Carson Doyle, Brendan Jablonski,
Matt McDorman, Alex Ciopyk, and Trevor Ivanov for their selection to
and participation in the outstanding program.
4a. ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the administrator’s for the reports provided. Mr.
REPORTS:
Boogaard commented on the voluntary book club at NRE. Board
members gave kudos to Trooper Ben Kauder for continuing to provide
the students of our District with valuable training.
4b. CURRICULUM COUNCIL:
The Curriculum Council met on March 28
th
and welcomed new High
CINDA LISANTO
school Principal Paul Benz. There was an update from Michele Sullivan
and discussions on Race to the Top took place. A recap of
Superintendent’s Day which focused on Common Core State standards
was given.
4c. NEGOTIATIONS:
Mrs. Durham reported on a recent Negotiations meeting. She mentioned
that both parties participating agree to release one singular comment
after meetings showing good faith by both parties.
4d. STUDENT BOARD
Carson Doyle mentioned that for the first time in our District’s history,
MEMBER REPORT:
two high school students attended Jazz Solofest. Congratulations to
CARSON DOYLE
Kendra Stewart and Alex Ciopyk who represented our District. Alex
Ciopyk received a perfect score of 100! Tyler Cretin placed 6
th
in the
state last week when the FBLA Club went to state competition. Carson
mentioned that the Mastermind team is headed to sectionals and Mike
Chapin has the top score in the league. Mrs. Tammy Richardson has
visited the high school and has given presentations on suicide
prevention. Mrs. Richardson urges students to take part in upcoming
Yellow Ribbon Weekend activities.
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4e. DISCUSSION:
Board members discussed the topic of charging an entrance fee
CHARGING AN
for sporting events. They listened to the views of students, coaches and
ENTRANCE FEE
community members who were present. The Board will revisit this item
FOR SPORTING
after receiving input from the Booster Club.
EVENTS IN 2011-2012:
4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS
The Poetry Café at North Rose Elementary was enjoyed by all who
OF THE DISTRICT:
attended. The Air Band/Lip Sing fund raiser proved to be a fun and
successful way to raise money for the upcoming Senior camping trip.
4g. OTHER:
John Boogaard spoke about the donation of a laptop computer as the
result of the efforts of a past student, Michele Doxtater-Agostinelli. He
spoke about Michele and is thankful that she remembered our District.
5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker spoke in praise of Wolcott Police Chief David Smith who has
UPDATE:
done many things for our school district. He spoke about a Credit
Recovery program that will begin soon for Freshman and Sophomore
students and gave kudos to Grant Writers David Murphy and Rebecca
Gamba for securing grant funds to expand this program. He provided
Board members with an update on the Freshman Academy.
5b. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin explained the budget recommendations. He
ADMINISTRATOR’S
mentioned that state aid money restored to the District will reduce
UPDATE:
the tax levy. He spoke about reserve accounts and reviewed the revised
revenue and expenditure budget handouts with Board members.
There was a discussion on the proposed budget and the program and
staffing that it effects. It was requested that an Exit Pole be provided at
the budget vote.
5c. TRANSFER OF FUND
Phil Wagner moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
BALANCE RECOM-
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
MENDATION:
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
transfer of $1,666,910 of unreserved fund balance, originally designated
for retiree health as suggested by the Department of Audit and Control,
since a trust has not been established, to the School Bus Capital Reserve
Fund ($286,615.85) and the Retirement Contribution Reserve Account
($1,380,294.15).
5d. BUDGET RECOM-
Robert Cahoon moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
MENDATION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard,
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, determines
that the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Account is overfunded and
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authorizes the appropriation of $125,000 from this account to the 2011-
2012 General Fund budget.
5e. DISCUSSION AND
Robert Cahoon
moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
ADOPTION OF THE
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
2011-12 BUDGET:
E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes. J. Boogaard, K. Ferrente
voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
proposed 2011-12 Budget in the amount of $25,570,341.00.
A correction was made to the Real Property Tax Report Card before
approval.
5f. APROVAL OF REAL
Robert Cahoon moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
PROPERTY TAX
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard,
REPORT CARD:
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 North Rose-Wolcott Central School District’s Real Property
Tax Report Card for the 2010-2011 tax year.
5g. CURRICULUM AND
Mrs. Lisanto spoke about the Curriculum Council and Race To The Top
INSTRUCTION UPDATE:
funds that will be used on the Annual Professional Performance Review.
JACINDA LISANTO
She mentioned that revisions are being made to the wording of the
Teachers’ APPR and that the Principal’s APPR will be written this
summer. She spoke about a recent meeting she attended where
discussion occurred on how to map teachers to the test scores of the
students in their classes. When grades 3-8 test scores are returned, a
student’s growth will be linked to his/her teacher.
Before approval of the Meeting Minutes, a correction was made to #5b.
Mr. Walker mentioned that he is thankful to Dic Lasher who has donated
three DVD’s to the Middle 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.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Edward Magin moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
March 22, 2011
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. Ferrente, E. Magin, C. Parton, P. Wagner voted yes, K. DeAngelis
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 March 22, 2011.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard,
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R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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. #0055
$28,271.75
2. #0057
$68,150.08
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 17, 2011, March 23, 2011, and March 31, 2011, and the Committee
on PreSchool Special Education dated March 15, 2011 and April 4, 2011,
and instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
12535
12120 12600 12429 12411 10338
10597
09709 11025 10918 10278 10277
11318
12520 11303 12323 11484 11335
11152
12234 12708 12330 11051 12705 12235
IEP Amendment
09594
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
REPORTS:
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
FEBRUARY, 2011
approves the Treasurer’s Reports for February, 2011.
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 February, 2011.
7e. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PROPERTY:
authorizes the Business Executive to dispose of the items listed in
attachment #7e. The list will be on file with the District Clerk.
7f. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
PROPERTY:
authorizes the Business Executive to dispose of the items listed in
attachment #7f. The list will be on file with the District Clerk.
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7g. DONATION TO THE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DISTRICT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts with
thanks, the donation of a laptop computer. This donation is the result of
Michele Doxtater-Agostinelli nominating our school in the Coca-
Cola/Weis “Back to School” Sweepstakes.
7h. LANGUAGE APPROVAL
Be it resolved that the budget for the North Rose-Wolcott Central School
FOR MAY 17, 2011 VOTE:
District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2011 and
ending June 30, 2012, as presented by the Board of Education in the
amount of $25,570,341.00 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.
7i1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DANIEL FERRENTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, the
resignation of Daniel Ferrente as Bus Driver, effective April 15, 2011.
7i2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
MEGAN MCNEILLY
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
unpaid portion of the 6 week maternity leave of Megan McNeilly which
will begin on or about April 17, 2011. Ms. McNeilly intends to return to
her position on or about May 30, 2011.
7i3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
MELINDA HOWES
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
unpaid leave of absence for Melinda Howes, effective April 1, 2011 –
approximately April 25, 2011. This period of time includes one week of
Spring break.
7i4. APPOINTMENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CORRECTION:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the
KAREN CUNICO
appointment of Karen Cunico as a Teacher on Special Assignment for the
remainder of this school year in Literacy.
7i5. MIDDLE SCHOOL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
CO-CURRICULAR
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
APPOINTMENT:
the following Co-Curricular appointment for the 2010-2011 school year:
Name
Position
Step/Year
Salary
Laurie Navratil
Musical - Costume Designer 1
1
$353.00
7i6. POLL WORKERS FOR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
THE BUDGET VOTE:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following individuals to work at the May 17, 2011 Budget Vote to serve at Chief
Inspectors of Election, Inspectors of Election, Assistant Clerks and Voting
Machine Custodian:
Name
$/hr.
Name
$/hr.
Elizabeth Cotten
$7.25
Betty Davenport
$7.25
Russell Bailey
$7.25
Barbara Anthony
$7.25
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Dorothy Wiggins
$7.25
Sharon Roberts
$7.25
Carol Sharp
$7.25
Helga Raymond
$7.25
Ruth Martin
$7.25
Dave MacDougall
$50.00/machine
Alternate
Karen Girard Weiss $7.25
Dorothy Crane
$7.25
7i7. PERMANENT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
CHERE POOLE
the permanent appointment of Chere Poole as a Teacher Aide, effective
4/12/11.
7i8. GOLF RANGE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
VOLUNTEER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves
the following individual as a volunteer at the golf range:
Mr. Gene Groh
8. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The following items were shared with the Board: Enrollment – April
2011, NRE News – April 2011, FHE News – April 2011, Use of Facilities,
Wayne County Star article “Moving On: People and Places at NRW Art
Gallery”, W-FL BOCES Annual Meeting book.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No one spoke at this time.
10. CLOSING OF FHE:
Mr. Walker mentioned a recent meeting held regarding the move of
computers from Florentine Hendrick to North Rose Elementary.
Databases, passwords, and appropriate use of computer contracts were
discussed. He mentioned that construction is on track with the North
Rose Elementary edition, and that admittance to the Florentine
Hendrick building will be made possible through October, 2011 for the
change or retrieval of furniture, etc. from that building. A question was
answered on lockers for the 5
th
graders at the Middle School. Packing
will occur this week.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no future agenda items.
12. ANTICIPATED
Robert Cahoon moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, K. DeAngelis, J.
Boogaard, 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 9:00 pm for the purpose of discussing a personnel
issue.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 10:20 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, K. DeAngelis, J.
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Boogaard, 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 10:20 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education