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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 2011
7:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL ROOM #210
PRESENT:
Kari Durham, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Katharine DeAngelis,
Kelly Ferrente (8:40), Edward Magin, Clifford Parton Phil Wagner
John Walker, Robert Magin, Jacinda Lisanto, Jan McDorman and 6
guests
ABSENT/EXCUSED:
Judi Buckalew, Carson Doyle
CALL TO ORDER:
Board President Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Before approval of the Agenda, two corrections were made: item #7e.
Paul Benz replaced Rebecca Magin as Chairperson/LEA Representative
on the Committee on Special Education Members, and item #7k6. salary
information was corrected for Kelly Tuttle to Step B, $40,450 to be
adjusted upon completion of negotiations.
1a. APPROVAL OF
Edward Magin moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following
AGENDA:
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R.
Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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 Agenda of June 28, 2011.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS TO
There was no public access.
THE BOARD:
3.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Walker thanked Clifford Parton and Edward Magin for 15 years of
COMMITTEE:
Board service.
4a.
ADMINISTRATOR’S
The Board thanked the
administrator’s
for the reports provided. Mr.
REPORTS:
Walker mentioned that in addition to written reports, an oral report will
be delivered this next school year.
4b. NEGOTIATIONS
Mrs. Durham reported on recent Negotiation Committee meetings
COMMITTEE:
and mentioned that no agreements have been met to date.
KARI DURHAM
4c. BUDGET COMMITTEE:
Mr. Parton mentioned details from the recent Budget Committee
CLIFFORD PARTON
meeting and spoke about reserve accounts.
4d. STUDENT BOARD
There was no report given.
MEMBER REPORT:
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4e. OTHER GOOD NEWS
It was mentioned that the graduation ceremony went very well and
OF THE DISTRICT:
speeches given by the Valedictorian and Salutatorian were outstanding.
Project Graduation was a huge success.
4f. OTHER:
5a.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
Mr. Walker spoke about the accuracy of recent newspaper articles
UPDATE:
concerning NR-W academic student data and student progress that has
occurred over the past years. He mentioned his optimism about where
the district is headed with leadership, staff development and new
programs. Mr. Walker reported that 26 high school students are
attending the Cougar Academy and mentioned that transportation is
provided for them.
5b. BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Magin reported that he has been busy closing out the
ADMINISTRATOR’S
2010-2011 school year and that the audit is scheduled for the end of July.
UPDATE:
He mentioned that construction at North Rose Elementary is moving
ahead quickly and that the project is ahead of schedule.
5c. POLICY FIRST READING:
New and revised policies were given to the board for a first reading. A
question was answered on a form with Policy #7314.
5d. CURRICULUM AND
Mrs. Lisanto and Mr. Benz will be summarizing regents results at
INSTRUCTION UPDATE:
the next meeting. Mrs. Lisanto spoke about the huge effort made over
JACINDA LISANTO
the past 4-5 weeks by teachers and students to review for these tests.
She spoke about a BOCES institute she attended that focused on
common core state standards and implementation. Mrs. Lisanto
mentioned that regents exams are still offered in August and spoke about
the possibility of the January regents being reinstated. She mentioned
that New York state is considering charging schools for exams. A 5
th
year Senior concept at the Alternative Learning Center was discussed.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Clifford Parton moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following
June 14, 2011
motion. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, 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 June 14, 2011.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Clifford Parton moved and Edward Magin seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, 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. #0072
$452,611.24
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7b. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
FROM CSE AND CPSE:
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special
Education dated dated June 9, 2011 and June 22, 2011, and the
Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated June 7, 2011 and
instructs the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on
behalf of the following individuals identified by student number:
12620 12670 12447 12672
12194 12048 12555 12725
12453 12671 12699 11597
12402 12440 12600 12429
12393 12696 10600
IEP Amendment
12429 09992
7c. TRANSFER OF UN-
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
EXPENDED FUNDS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
transfers of up to $200,000 to the Unemployment Insurance Reserve
Account, up to $450,000 to the Retirement Contribution Reserve
Account, and up to $850,000 to the Insurance Reserve Account to be
funded with unexpended funds as of June 30, 2011.
7d. GASB #54 COMPLIANCY:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Purchasing Agent to be responsible for all of the purchasing activities of
the District and is therefore designated as having the authority to assign
amounts intended to be used for specific purposes.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has the
authority to assign fund balance for the purpose of tax reduction on an
annual basis. (Appropriation of fund balance for ensuing years budget)
7e. COMMITTEE ON
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves for
MEMBERS:
following individuals to serve on the Committee on Special Education for
the 2011-2012 school year.
Chairperson/LEA Representative:
Angela Kirkey, Rebecca Magin Paul Benz, Tina Reed, Emily Darrow
Meisch, Michele Sullivan, Jennifer Hayden, Rebecca Kandt, Megan
Paliotti
Individual who can interpret instructional implications of evaluation
results:
Megan Paliotti, Tina Reed, Emily Darrow Meisch, Rebecca Kandt,
Angela Kirkey
Special Education Teacher/Provider:
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Matt Akerley, Carol Quill, Ann Smith, Rose Visconti-Goebel, Dave
Michelson, Amy Plowe, Emily Wilson, Jessica Burgess, Nancy Lachut,
Cathy LaValley, Laurie Stevens, Jim Fisher, Mike Grasso, Erin Jacobs,
Cary Merritt, Tarsie Thompson, Deanne Spear, Teresa Matteson, Jaime
Akerley, Megan Paliotti, Molly Martin, Nancy Aesch
Regular Education Teacher:
A regular education teacher employed by the North Rose-Wolcott
Central School District
Additional Parent Member:
Christina Bellinger, Malva Boos, Sue Godkin, Vicki LaValley, Bobby Jo
Mendenhall, Vanessa Putman, Sarah Vanderlinde
Physician:
Dr. Claire Stutzman
Rochester General Wayne Medical Group
7f. 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 for
EDUCATION MEMBERS:
following individuals to serve on the Committee on Preschool Special
Education for the 2011-2012 school year.
In accordance with Part 200.3 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education, the Board of Education shall appoint committees on
preschool special education. The following people are being
recommended to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the
2011-2012 school year:
Chairperson/LEA Representative:
Angela Kirkey, Tina Reed, Megan Paliotti, Emily Darrow Meisch,
Jennifer Hayden
Individual who can interpret instructional implications of evaluation
results:
Megan Paliotti, Tina Reed, Emily Darrow Meisch, Angela Kirkey,
evaluation site psychologist/representative
Special Education Teacher/Provider:
Provider from the Wayne County Approved Provider List, Ann Smith,
Carol Quill
Regular Education Teacher:
The teacher of the child, if participating in the regular education
environment
Representative of the Municipality:
Sue Muscolino, Carol Monsees
For child transitioning from Early Intervention: Child’s Early
Intervention Service Coordinator
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Additional Parent Member:
Christina Bellinger, Sue Godkin, Bobby Jo Mendenhall, Sarah
Vanderlinde
Physician:
Dr. Claire Stutzman
Rochester General Wayne Medical Group
7g. SURROGATE PARENT
In accordance with Part 200.5 (n) (1) of the Regulations of the
APPROVAL:
Commissioner of Education, the Board of Education shall appoint
individuals to act as a surrogate parent to represent a child with a
disability when needed. The following people are being recommended as
surrogate parents for the 2011-2012 school year:
Sarah Vanderlinde
Christina Bellinger
7h. 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.
7i. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROJECT CHANGE
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
ORDER:
following Capital Project Change Order Request:
Change Order
Request
Ref. #
Description
Project # PCO #
Total Amount
GT-176
1160
Issue #438
2006179 GT-206 $22,120.00
Walls at
Teacher’s
Lounge
7j. 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 #7j. The list will be on file with the District Clerk.
7k1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation
RACHEL LANG
of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the resignation with thanks for years of service from Rachel
Lang, Occupational Therapy Assistant, effective June 30, 2011.
7k2. LETTER OF RESIGNATION: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of
RICH HANAMAN
the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,
accepts the resignation with thanks for years of service from Rich
Hanaman, Bus Driver, effective June 30, 2011.
7k3. ABOLISH NON-
Whereas, the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District has
INSTRUCTIONAL
determined that for reasons of economy and efficiency it is necessary
POSITIONS:
to abolish positions in the classified civil service; and therefore:
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Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the
following classified civil service position effective June 30, 2011;
Position
Classification
Incumbent
Senior Account Clerk
competitive class
Stephanie Hawkes
Licensed Practical Nurse non-competitive class
Susan Nurse
Be it further resolved that pursuant to New York Civil Service Law and
the Wayne County Civil Service Rules, the Wayne County Civil Service
Commission has determined that the names of those individuals having
least retention standing for the positions abolished be placed on a
preferred eligible list by the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for
four (4) years as set forth in the New York Civil Service Law for
appointment to a vacancy that may occur in a position similar to the one
which he/she previously occupied, following the terms and conditions of
the existing negotiated agreement are as follows:
Senior Account Clerk, Stephanie Hawkes as of June 30, 2011
Licensed Practical Nurse, Susan Nurse, as of June 30, 2011
Be it further resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby
authorized and directed to take such additional action as is necessary to
implement this resolution so as to comply with the Civil Service Law,
Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission of the County of
Wayne, policies of the Board of Education and terms and conditions of
existing negotiated agreements.
7k4. RESIGNATION OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
AND APPOINTMENT OF
resignation of Kristin DeFeo as an elementary teacher, effective at the
LITERACY COACH:
close of business on August 30, 2011.
KRISTIN DEFEO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
two year probationary appointment of Kristin DeFeo as a Literacy Coach,
conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 as follows:
Certification: Permanent Reading
Control #: on file
Tenure Area: Reading
Probationary Period: August 31, 2011
–
August 30, 2013
Salary: Step L, $52,450 to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations
7k5. RECALL ELEMENTARY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEACHER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, having
LAUREN KEELER
accepted the resignation for the purpose of retirement from April
Emmert, now approves the recall of Lauren Keeler from the established
preferred eligibility list for the start of the 2011-12 school year on August
31, 2011 as follows:
Certification: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, Initial
Control #: on file
Tenure Area: Elementary
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Probationary Period: August 28, 2008
–
August 27, 2012
Salary: Step C, $41,650 to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations
7k6. RECALL ELEMENTARY
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
TEAHER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, having
KELLY TUTTLE
accepted the resignation for the purpose of appointment to a new tenure
area from Kristin DeFeo, now approves the recall of Kelly Tuttle from the
established preferred eligibility list for the start of the 2011-12 school
year on August 31, 2011 as follows:
Certification: Initial Childhood Education Grades 1-6
Control #: on file
Tenure Area: Elementary
Probationary Period: January 4, 2010
–
January 3, 2014
Salary: Step C $41,650 Step B $40,450 to be adjusted upon completion
of negotiations
7k7. RECALL PHYSICAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
EDUCATION TEACHER:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
KRISTI KING
recall of Kristi King from the established preferred eligibility list to serve
as a .5FTE teacher on tenure in the Physical Education tenure area for
the start of the 2011-12 school year on August 31, 2011 as follows:
Certification: Permanent Physical Education
Control #: on file
Tenure Area: Physical Education
Salary: Step H $47,650 at .5 or $23,825 To be adjusted upon completion
of negotiations.
Be it further resolved that Ms. King ‘s name will remain on the preferred
eligibility list for a period of 7 years from July 1, 2010, the original date
of lay-off.
7k8. APPOINT FOOD SERVICE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
HELPERS:
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
twelve (12) week probationary appointment of Wendy Harter as a Food
Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 5
hrs/day, $9.75/hr. to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations,
effective on or about August 22, 2011.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
twelve (12) week probationary appointment of Sandra Beach as a Food
Service Helper, conditional upon a criminal history record check
according to Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 4.25
hrs/day, $9.75/hr. to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations,
effective on or about August 22, 2011.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
6 month probationary appointment of Linda Scheid as a Food Service
Helper conditional upon a criminal history record check according to
Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87 for 4 hrs/day, $9.75/hr.
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to be adjusted upon completion of negotiations, effective on or about
August 22, 2011.
7k9. PROVISIONAL
Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent
EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF
of Schools to provisionally employ staff necessary for the 2011 Summer
FOR THE 2011 SUMMER
School and Summer Food Service programs until their Board of
SCHOOL AND SUMMER
Education appointment on July 12, 2011.
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS:
7k10. SUMMER ESCAPE
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PERSONNEL
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
APPOINTMENTS:
following individuals to work in the Summer ESCAPE Enrichment
Program from July 5
–
August 12, 2011:
Staff
Position
Salary
Sundra Besaw
Program Aide
$10.00/hr.
Brad DeMass
Program Aide
$10.00/hr.
Natalie Meyer
Program Aide
$10.00/hr.
Jerry DeCausemaker
Teacher
$25.00/hr.
Irene Interlicia
Teacher
$25.00/hr.
Mark Williams
Teacher
$25.00/hr.
7k11. 2011-2012 CO-CURRICULAR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
APPOINTMENT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
CORRECTIONS:
following corrected Co-Curricular appointments for the 2011-2012
school year:
Name
Bldg. Title
Step/Year
Salary
Amy Annalora HS Senior Class Advisor
Step 2/Year 4 $1,758
Jennifer Judge HS Senior Class Advisor
Step1/Year 3
$1,350
8. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The following items were shared with the Board: The Advocate
–
June
2011, Policy #3410 -Code of Conduct on School Property, Old Policy,
Information, Policy # 5633
–
Pest Management and Pesticide Use,
Information, Regulation, Policy #7314
–
Student Use of Computerized
Information Resources, Information, Old Policy, Regulation, Form,
Policy #8262
– Children’s Internet Protection Act: Internet Content
Filtering/Safety Policy, Information, Old Policy, Regulation, Policy
#8312
–
Animals in the School (Instructional Purposes), Information,
Old Policy, Form, Policy #1335
–
Duties of the Extraclassroom Activity
Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor, Information, Old Policy,
Policy #1334
–
Duties of the External (Independent) Auditor,
Information, Old Policy, Policy #2130
–
Board Member Training,
Information, Old Policy, Regulation #8350R.2 Guidelines for
Reproducing Copyrighted Material for Classroom Use (Includes Digital
Content)
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mrs. Cyprianna Porter spoke to the Board concerning student and
teacher accountability, the use of text books and the district’s academic
results over the years.
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Mrs. Rosa Fox spoke to the Board and asked them to reconsider the
reinstatement of Middle School Solo Festival and All County co-
curricular stipends that were cut from the budget last year. Mrs. Fox
mentioned that a student cannot attend these events without his/her
teacher, and that these activities occur on Saturdays and after working
hours. Mrs. Fox explained that the Solo Festival and All County events
provide valuable assessments for students especially at the Middle
School level where this begins. It was mentioned that the High School
musical co-curricular stipend that was cut needs to be examined.
10. DISCUSSION/FUTURE
Mr. Walker spoke about the moving that continues to occur and
AGENDA ITEMS:
mentioned that the Florentine Hendrick building will be open into the
fall for additional moving.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. K. Durham, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon,
K. DeAngelis, 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 7:55 pm for the purpose of discussing personnel
issues.
OPEN SESSION:
The meeting returned to open session at 9:20 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Edward Magin moved and Clifford Parton seconded the following
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, approves the
adjournment of the meeting at 9:20 pm.
___________________________________
Jan McDorman, Clerk
Board of Education