October 18, 2011

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 18, 2011

7:00 PM

MEDIA CENTER OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Kari Durham, Gary

Sproul, Phil Wagner

Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and

approximately 20 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

John Boogaard, Kelly Ferrente (8:10 pm), Brigette Henry (8:20 pm)

CALL TO ORDER

Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and led the pledge

of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Robert Cahoon moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,

K. Durham, G. Sproul, 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 October 18, 2011.

BUILDING TOUR

At this time, Michele Sullivan and June Muto led board members and

guests on a tour of the Middle School.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Middle School music teacher, Rosa Fox, provided board members with a

copy of the music department concert schedule. She also gave each

principal and the district office copies for their buildings.

3. PRESENTATIONS

No presentations were made.

4a. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

Paul Benz reported that the High School is getting ready for Red Ribbon

Week with the kickoff scheduled for Friday October 21. Rock band,

Rock

Star/Super Star

will perform in the auditorium and deliver a message of

drug free living.

Neil Thompson reported that students in the Alternative Learning

Center are making steady progress. Eleven credits have been recovered

since the start of school... The Delphi counselor has been working well

with students helping them develop life skills.

Kathy Hoyt reported that fall sports are ending and sectional games are

coming up. The 5

Annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony was well

attended.

Michele Sullivan reported that Dr. Ellen Arnold worked with Middle

School staff for two days to review schedules. Students and staff are

preparing for Red Ribbon Week. On October 21

students will attend

the 30

annual Halloween Dance.

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Jennifer Hayden reported that the North Rose - Wolcott Elementary

Student Council is preparing for Red Ribbon Week. She reported that

the benchmarking of ELA and Math assessments is complete.

Kathy Goolden reported that she is getting acquainted with Special

Education staff. She is focusing on the current practices and data in

order to identify curriculum areas that need improvement.

Angela Kirkey reported that she is working with Kathy to help

understand the policies that dictate the development and maintenance

of curriculum for classified students.

4d. STUDENT BOARD

Nolan Anthony provided this report prior to building administrators

MEMBER REPORT

giving their reports. All homecoming events were fun and well attended.

Practice is in full swing for the fall play,

Irritation to a Murder

, which will

be held on November 11 and 12 in the High School Auditorium.

4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Kari Durham said that she attended the Sports Hall of Fame ceremony

OF THE DISTRICT:

where local graduates are recognized for giving back to the district. She

said that some common themes voiced by all recipients were work ethic,

integrity and tenacity.

4g. OTHER

Kathy Hoyt reported that area school districts have eliminated various

levels of sports teams (modified, junior varsity and varsity) due to

declining enrollments and other factors that affect

students’

participation.

Gary Sproul asked Nolan Anthony if he had insight as a student as to why

other students are not participating in sports. Nolan speculated that

some students don’t want to put in the time and effort to participate in

team sports. Gary Sproul asked how many of our students have after

school jobs.

Kari Durham requested that this discussion take place at another board

meeting when administrators will be better prepared to answer

questions.

5a. SUPERINTENDENT’S

John Walker reported that he has been in all buildings and that the spirit

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and enthusiasm of students is very strong. They know that the stakes

are higher than ever and they want to succeed.

5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin handed out a budget cycle calendar in preparation for 2012-

UPDATE

2013. The board will have the opportunity to vote on it later in the

meeting. He also discussed another resolution asking the board to

authorize a capital bus reserve vote on December 8, 2011. This

proposition is normally presented to voters at the budget vote in May.

Last year, the Governor’s

proposal for funding buses would not have

been financially conducive to the 5 year trade-in/purchase cycle utilized

by this district. The Governor’s proposal was subsequently rejected by

the legislature. In order to stay on the 5 year purchase cycle, the district

must seek voter approval during this school year to purchase buses.

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5g. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reported that the district working together with four other

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

districts to develop common core curriculum. The districts are our

partner districts for the Race To The Top grant. We are working with

Sodus teachers to write science and social studies curriculum. North

Rose - Wolcott teachers will be going to Newark to help that district.

Gary Sproul asked if we have issues with cheating in this district. Cinda

reported that the issue that is making headlines is to prevent teachers

from scoring their own students’ tests. If

the measure is approved, we

will have to use the consortium to score exams. Our current system

works well, and moving to regional score structure may pose security

issues as tests would have to physically leave the district.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

Gary Sproul moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following motion.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, G. Sproul, 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 September 27, 2011.

6b. MEETING MINUTES

Robert Cahoon moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following motion.

OCTOBER 12, 2011

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, G. Sproul, 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 October 12, 2011.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Phil Wagner moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, G. Sproul, 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:

# 17 - $445,703.29 #18 - $82,000.00 #20 - $364,655.98 #21 - $1,007,077.51

7b. CSE/CPSE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

recommendations for the Committee on Special Education dated

September 21, 2011, September 28, 2011, September 29, 2011 and

October 5, 2011 and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education

dated October 4, 2011 and instructs the Superintendent to implement

the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by

student number: 12602 11158 10597 11273 10278 10129 10075

10480

12158 08473 09459 09746 08287 10253 09151 08316

12680

08133 12160 12671 12001 11570

IEP Amendments: 11304 11303 11010 11860 11464 11325 12677

11573

11127 12836 12819 12766 09856

7c. SUBSTITUTES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

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individuals named on the substitute lists, which are on file with the

District Clerk.

7d. TREASURER’S REPORTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Treasurer’s Report for

July 2011 and the Extraclassroom Activity Report

for July 2011.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Treasurer’s Report for August 2011 and the

Extraclassroom Activity

Report for August 2011.

7e1. COACHING APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following coaching appointment for the 2011-2012 school year:

Name

Position

Step/Years

Salary

Jay Reynolds

Boys Mod. Basketball

$3,172

7e2 CURRICULUM COUNCIL

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

MEMBERS FOR 2011-12

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following to serve on Curriculum Council for the 2011-2012 school year

at a stipend of $1500:

Name

Curriculum Area

Carol Quill

Kindergarten

Pam Brooks

Gr. 1

Brenda Mitchell

Gr. 2

Dawn McIntyre

Gr. 3

Roberta Kidd

Gr. 4

Emily Seneca

Gr. 5

Kelly Cole

Gr. 6

Laurie Elliott

Gr. 7

Erin Pitcher

Gr. 8

Cathy Peterson

ELA 9-12

Barbara Packard

Math 9-12

* Nick Wojieck/Tim Thomas

Science 9-12

Michele Bartholomew

Social Studies 9-12

Mary Jo Gunderson

Art K-12

Brian LaValley

Technology, Business, FACS, LOTE

Rosa Fox

Music K-12

Rosa Visconti-Goebel

Special Education K-12

* Shared Position/Shared Stipend

7e3. VOLUNTEERS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following individuals as volunteers for the 2011-12 school year.

Clinton Aker

Susan Aker

Vickie LaValley

Tracy Lorig

8, INFORMATION ITEMS

The board received information on use of facilities and a thank you note.

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one had questions about items discussed during this meeting.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Robert Cahoon moved and Phil Wagner seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, G. Sproul, 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 8:15 pm for the purpose of discussing proposed

litigation.

Kelly Ferrente and Bridget Henry joined the meeting prior to the start of

discussions in Executive Session.

REGULAR SESSION

The meeting returned to regular session at 9:11 PM.

10a. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Robert Cahoon moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,

K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, 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

additions to the agenda of October 18, 2011.

10b. 2012-13 BUDGET

Phil Wagner moved and Gary Sproul seconded the following motion.

CALENDAR

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves

to adopt the Budget Calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.

10c. TERMINATION:

Kathy DeAngelis moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the following

JOLENE MANLEY

motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,

K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, 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

termination of Jolene Manley as a School Monitor, effective October 18,

2011.

10d. APPROVE SCHOOL BUS

Phil Wagner moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following motion.

PURCHASE VOTE 12/8/2011

The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes

the District Clerk to hold a Special District meeting on December 8, 2011

from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the foyer of the High School for the

purpose of voting on the following proposition:

Shall the Board of Education of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School

District be authorized to purchase buses for student transportation with a

total aggregate estimated maximum cost of $450,000, with such cost paid

in part by an expenditure of $200,000 from the District’s existing School

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Bus Capital Reserve fund, with the balance of such cost to be funded out of

available fund balance as permitted by law?

ADJOURNMENT

Kari Durham declared the meeting closed.

Gary Sproul moved and Brigette Henry seconded the following motion.

The vote was unanimous J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved

adjournment of the meeting at 9:12 PM.

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Clerk, Board of Education