December 13, 2011

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 13, 2011

7:00 PM

ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Kelly

Ferrente, Brigette Henry, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner

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

approximately 30 guests.

ABSENT/EXCUSED

Kari Durham

CALL TO ORDER

Phil Wagner called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and led the Pledge

of Allegiance. Prior to approval of the agenda, information for agenda

item 6.p.4 was corrected.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Kathy DeAngelis moved and Bob Cahoon seconded the following motion.

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

DeAngelis, 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

agenda of December 13, 2011.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

No one spoke to the board.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Fred Dunn and Rosa Fox provided the board with an update of the -12

music department. They discussed new lesson plans and new music

classes and curriculum for the year. The number of students

participating in both band and vocal music are strong.

John Walker complimented Fred Dunn and Mike Witkiewitz for the

excellent Holiday concert on December 8

. Board members also gave

kudos for the fine performance.

Megan Paliotti and Kristin DeFeo reported on the K-5 summer school

program. Approximately 100 students participated in reading; writing

and math instruction and must met the goal of maintaining and/or

improving skill levels in these subjects. Physical education, lunch and

snacks were also provided. There was an end of summer celebration

and many parents participated in the festivities.

John Walker thanked Megan and Kristin and all teachers who

participated. It was the perfect program for helping students use and

remember lessons taught during the school year. If funding for the

program were to be in jeopardy he would fight to keep it.

Tina Reed, Megan Paliotti and Kristin DeFeo, all district level coaches for

the district-wide PBIS (positive behavioral intervention services)

program, provided the board with an update. The program is called

Cougar Pride, and it reflects the goal of respect of self and others in the

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district and in the community. Building teams meet regularly and use

data to formulate interventions that promote positive behavior. There is

a half-day of activities planned in May 2012 designed to promote school

spirit on a K-12 level. Staff, students, community and board members

will be involved. The activities will celebrate student uniqueness and

promote unity as a community of NRW Cougars.

4a. STUDENT BOARD

Nolan Anthony reported on the holiday concert and the opening of

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exhibit in the Art Gallery on December 8

. The annual Holiday

Tea will be held in the High School Media Center on December 22

Brigette Henry and Kelly Ferrente left the meeting at 8:43 PM.

4f. OTHER GOOD NEWS

Members of the Cougar Academy were presented with a Youth Award in

OF THE DISTRICT:

recognition of their spirit of Christmas with a decorated tree for the

Festivals of Trees in the Wolcott Village Park.

John Walker thanked the community for voting to support the districts

school bus purchase proportion on December 8th.

5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reviewed new course proposals for the High School. Most

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

are Advanced Placement classes, which are designed to promote rigor

and develop advanced problem solving skills The new courses were

approved by the Curriculum Council. No new staff is needed to teach

these courses. There will be a minimum enrollment requirement for

each course. Some training will be needed and will be covered under the

professional development budget. There is a resolution in the Consent

Agenda for the board’s consideration.

The agenda and work for the December 23

conference day is planned.

Teachers will write common core learning standards aligned units.

North Rose - Wolcott in conjunction with two other districts received a

$300,000+ technology grant to develop and utilize distance learning

over the next three years.

5b.

SUPERINTENDENT’S

John welcomed representatives from SEI Design Group, the architect for

UPDATE

the current capital project and Campus Construction, the project

management group. He turned the discussion over to Phil Wagner. Mr.

Wagner reported that all work outlined in the original capital project

approved by voters in 2007 has been completed. There is approximately

$1.3 million to use on other repairs not originally scheduled. They are

needed for the safety, health and educational benefit of students.

Phil Wagner and Bob Cahoon, co-chairs

of the board’s buildings &

grounds/capita project/energy committee met with building principals

and with Mike Steve to identify and prioritize the most pressing repair

needs in each building.

By a show of hands, board members supported the list of repairs and

agreed to start the process.

5c. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Bob Magin outlined the audit reports that are part of the consent agenda.

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UPDATE

The Basic Financial Statement is the general operating budget, while the

Single Audit Report is an accounting of grant funds.

With voter approval of the purchase of school buses, he will be

completing the paperwork necessary for the purchase before December

31, 2011.

The budget process for the 2012-13 school year has started.

Information has been shared with building principals. The board Budget

Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, December 14.

John Walker thanked Bob Magin for his financial acumen and insight in

developing the bus vote. He did a phenomenal job and is to be

commended.

John Walker reported that the appraisal of the Florentine Hendrick

Elementary School building is in process. The board will receive the

written appraisal in late January or early February.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Bob Cahoon moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following motion.

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

DeAngelis, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes.

6a. MEETING MINUTES

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 November 15, 2011.

6b. MEETING MINUTES

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 November 23, 2011.

6c. 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:

#27 - $1,102,448.01

6d. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

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

CSE AND CPSE

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

recommendations for the Committee on Special Education dated

November 8, 2011, November 9, 2011, November 14, 2011, November

17, 2011, November 28, 2011, November 29, 2011, and November 30,

2011 , and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated

November 15, 2011 and instructs the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by

student number:

12873 12730 12896 12862 09148 12603 11273 10283 09872

09756 07892 12836 10356 09092 09946 09992 10202 09083

10845 11740 10402 11119 12520 10098 10595 10198 10133

09661 IEP Amendments: 10507 12599 10194 12578 12839

6e. 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.

6f. 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

October 2011.

6g. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT

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

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Single Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2011; and,

Be it further resolved that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to

Education Law, accepts the Basic Financial Statements and Corrective

Action Plan for the year ending June 30, 2011.

6h. FUND BALANCE

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

RECOMMENDATION TO

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, amend the

PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES

2011-12 budget by an increase of $123,738.20. to appropriations code

2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

A9950-900-07-0000 (interfund transfers) for the transfer from General

Fund to Capital Fund in lieu of issuing debt, using surplus nappropriated,

undesignated fund balance based on voter approved bus purchases on

the December 8, 2011 vote.

6i. BUS CAPITAL RESERVE

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

RECOMMENDATION TO

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, amend the

PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES

2011-12 budget by an increase of $200,000 to appropriations code

2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

A9950-900-07-0000 (interfund transfers) for the transfer from Bus

Capital Reserve to Capital Fund based on voter approved bus purchases

on the December 8, 2011 vote.

6j. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

OF DISTRICT PROPERTY

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes

the Business Administrator to discard up to 300 used student desks and

authorizes the Superintendent offer them to the Naples School District

for their use in classrooms.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes

the Business Administrator to discard unused books from the Middle

School library books according to the list on file with the district clerk.

6k. COMMITTEE ON CSE/CPSE

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Katherine Goolden as a Chairperson to the Committee on

Special Education and the Committee for PreSchool Education for the

2011-2012 school year.

6l. WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

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

OVERNIGHT TRIP

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

overnight stay of the Varsity Wrestling team on December 16, 2011 at a

hotel in Binghamton, NY, with overnight accommodations being funded

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by the varsity activity account and transportation provided by school

bus.

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6m. EIGHTH GRADE

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

HONORS TRIP

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

Middle School Honor’s trip to New York, New York on June 7 –

10, 2012

with transportation and security provided by Port Bay Travel, a private

busing company. The trip will be supervised by June Muto, Kristin

DeFeo, Brad Lehman, Crystal Weigand, Melissa Minichiello and a number

parent chaperones. The cost of theatre tickets will be supported through

the Arts in Education program, and the district will incur no cost for this

trip.

6n. BOARD MEMBER

Resolved: That the Board of Education shall submit a proposition in the

REDUCTION PROCESS

following form to the voters of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School

District at the annual meeting and election scheduled for May 16, 2012:

PROPOSITION:

Shall the number of members of the Board of Education be reduced from

nine to seven by abolishing the two seats with terms of office scheduled

to expire on June 30, 2017 and holding no further elections to fill them in

May 2017 and thereafter?

6o. HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

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

TO BEGIN IN 2012-2013

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following new high school credit courses which will be included in

schedules starting on September 2012:

Title: AP literature & Composition

Title: AP Preparation in World History

Length: Whole Year Curriculum

Credit: 1

Title: AP Music Theory

Title: 3D Art

Length: Whole Year Curriculum

Credit: 1

Title: Advanced Accounting

Title: Spanish 5

Length: Whole Year Curriculum

Credit: 1

Title: AP World History

Length: Whole Year Curriculum

Credit: 1

6p1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION

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

GEORGE MC CALL

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

resignation of George McCall as a bus driver, effective December 1, 2011.

6p2. PERMANENT APPT.

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

VERARIE WASHBURN

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

permanent appointment of Velarie Washburn as a Food Service Helper,

effective November 9, 2011.

6p2. APPT. BUS MONITOR

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

VELARIE WASHBURN

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

26 week probationary appointment of Velarie Washburn as a Bus

Monitor for $9.75/hr., 2.5 hrs./day, 10 months per year, effective

December 16, 2011.

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6p3. CO-CURRICULAR APPT.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following co-curricular appointment for the 2011-12 school year:

Michael Grasso AV Coordinator Step 1/Year 1 $2,225 (prorated)

Michael Grasso AV Club Advisor Step 1/Year 1 $1,072 (prorated)

6p4. AFTER THE BELL

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

PROGRAM AID WAGE

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved the

ADJUSTMENT

increase in wages for Bradley DeMass, After the Bell Program Aid, from

$10.00/hr. to $11.00/hr., and funded by the Title I School Improvement

Grant, effective December 14, 2011.

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items of information were provided to the board:

Use of Facilities, Recognition Letter, BOCES October 2011 Meeting

Minutes

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one had questions for Board on discussions during the meeting.

Phil Wager commented that this meeting was full of good news and

reports of positive work being done throughout the district. Many areas

of excellence in the district were discussed and emphasized.

He declared the meeting closed at 9:05 PM.

ADJOURNMENT

John Boogaard moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following

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

DeAngelis, 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

adjournment of the meeting at 9:05 PM.

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Clerk of the Board of Education