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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2012
7:00 PM
ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENT:
Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kathy DeAngelis, Kari
Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Brigette Henry, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner
Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, Robert Magin, John Walker and
approximately 25 guests.
CALL TO ORDER:
Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Robert Cahoon moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, 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
agenda of January 10, 2012.
2. PUBLIC ACCESS:
No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
School counselors: John Bittner, Irene Interlichia, and Sean VanLaeken,
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
and school psychologists: Rebecca Kandt, and Tina Reed, provided an
outline of their roles as educators. They collaborate to provide students
with comprehensive programs designed to support a safe learning
environment. The academic, personal/social and career development
needs of students are addressed by the members of the department.
Their roles have evolved in recent years as social problems have
changed, requiring more and different prevention and intervention
services.
GRANTS PROGRAM:
Dave Murphy provided the board with a recap of the current funding
that the district received through various grants. Rebecca Gamba, a
grant writer shared by a number of districts, develops grant applications
based on the input of administrators and Dave Murphy manages the
grants for the district once they have been awarded. He explained the
purpose of current grants, and how funds are being distributed
throughout the district.
4. REPORTS
Judi Buckalew read a statement that came from the last negotiations
NEGOTIATIONS :
session with North Rose -
Wolcott Teachers’ Association on January 5.
Proposals were exchanged and progress was made. It was agreed that
the Article 31 Retirement Incentive would remain unchanged through
June 30, 2012.
4a. BUDGET:
Phil Wagner reported that the Budget Committee will be meeting every
Wednesday in order to develop a budget proposal for the 2012-2013
school year.
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4b. CURRICULUM COUNCIL:
Kathy DeAngelis reported that because she was not able to attend the
last meeting, she would defer the report to Cinda Lisanto.
4c. STUDENT BD. MEMBER:
Nolan Anthony reported that students were thankful for having
December 23
rd
as a Conference Day. The student council sponsored food
drive was very successful with over 2000 food items donated to local
food pantries.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
North Rose - Wolcott Elementary principal, Jenn Hayden, provided an
update at this meeting, as she will be unable to attend the next meeting,
when administrators are scheduled to report. She informed the board of
on-going work on common core learning standards. They have been
written and teachers are starting to implement them into lesson plans.
4d. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Judi Buckalew gave Nolan Anthony a plaque that is to be presented to
OF THE DISTRICT:
the members of Cougar Academy for first place in the youth division
Christmas tree decorating contest sponsored by Rotary the Wolcott
Historical Society.
5a. CURRICULUM AND
Cinda Lisanto reported on the excellent work accomplished on the
INSTRUCTION UPDATE
December 23 staff development day. The atmosphere was relaxed and
very collegial. Staff was attentive and worked collaboratively to write
required common core aligned units of instruction.
5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bop Magin reported on the start of the budget process for the 2012-
UPDATE:
2013 school year. He reported that the district would soon be issuing an
RPF (request for proposal) for internal auditors. Districts are required
to review and request service proposals for accounting services. It is
prudent practice for the district to periodically review auditors.
5c.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
John Walker reported that he and his wife enjoyed their recent trip to
UPDATE
Pasadena to work on a Rose Bowl Parade float.
Mr. Walker thanked teachers for taking a serious interest in the staff
development day on December 23, 2011.
The Christmas concert was superb. Additionally Middle School students
were treated to a concert by the High School choir and it was a fabulous
experience for everyone involved.
Praise was offered to another student in the alternative education
program who graduated! Two additional students are hoping to
graduate after the completion of Regents exams at the end of January.
This will make 5 students who would not have earned a diploma without
the dedication of the alternative education program staff.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted
yes.
6a. MEETING MINUTES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DECEMBER 8, 2011
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2011.
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6b. MEETING MINUTES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Meeting Minutes of December 13, 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: Warrant #30-$924,770.06
Warrant #32-$138,455.99
Warrant #33-$696,831.02
6d. RECOMMENDATIONS OF
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
CSE & CPSE
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations for the Committee on Special Education dated
December 13, 2011, December 15, 2011, and December 16, 2011 , and
the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated December 6, 2011,
December 14, 2011, and December 20, 2011 and instructs the
Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the
following individuals identified by student number:
12431 11879 12837 12444 12671 12914 12880 12795
08316 12692
10330 10130 09876 10805 10522
11523 11325 11010 11598 11568
IEP Amendments: 12755 12910(2) 09459 10899 1040
6e. 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.
6f. TREASURER’S REPORT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Treasurer’s Reports for
November 2011.
6g. AUTHORIZATION TO
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
DISPOSE OF DISTRICT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
PROPERTY
the Business Administrator to discard unused books from the North
Rose - Wolcott Elementary library according to the list on file with the
district clerk.
6h1. LTR. OF RESIGNATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
JV GIRLS SOFTBALL COACH
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the
resignation of John Budinock as the JV Softball Coach effective December
14, 2011.
6h2. APPT. LIFEGUARDS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
appointment of the following individuals as lifeguards, effective January
11, 2012:
Ryan Mumby
$7.25/hr. Jordann Pendleton
$7.25/hr.
6h3. APPT RECREATION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
ATTENDANT
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
appointment of James McIntyre as a Recreation Attendant for 7.25/hr.
effective January 11, 2012.
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6h4. APPT. VOLUNTEER
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following volunteer appointment:
Samantha Converse
Girls’ Modified Basketball
6h5. UPK COORDINATOR
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
STIPEND INCREASE
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approved an
increase in the UPK Coordinator stipend for Pamela Brooks from $5000
to $5500, funded by the Universal Pre- Kindergarten Grant, effective
January 11, 2012.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Board Members received Use of Facilities forms.
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one commented on agenda items or discussions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
John Boogaard moved and Kathy DeAngelis seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, 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
Executive Session at 8:20 PM for the purpose of discussing the possible
sale of a particular parcel of land because disclosure at this time would
affect the value of the property; and, to discuss legal advice from the
school’s attorney, which is
made privileged by law.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:28 PM.
Robert Cahoon moved and Brigette Henry seconded the following
motion. The vote was as follows: J. Buckalew, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis,
K. Durham, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted yes. J. Boogaard and K.
Ferrente voted no.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, declares that
the Florentine Hendrick Elementary School building is no longer needed
for educational purposes. Therefore, the Board of Education will offer it
for sale.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Kathy DeAngelis moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following
motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, 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
Executive Session at 9:32 PM to discuss
legal advice from the school’s
attorney, which is made privileged by law.
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OPEN SESSION
The meeting returned to open session at 9:38 PM. Kari Durham declared
the meeting closed at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Kelly Ferrente moved and Gary Sproul seconded the following motion.
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, 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
adjournment of the meeting at 9:38 PM.
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Clerk of the Board of Education