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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2012
7:00 PM
AUDITORIUM 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 75 guests.
CALL TO ORDER
Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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 the
agenda of April 3, 2012.
3. PRESENTATIONS
John Walker, Superintendent, offered a PowerPoint presentation
entitled,
Today and Tomorrow
, a view of the past, present and future
efficiency of both the Florentine Hendrick Elementary and Leavenworth
school buildings, the impact on education by 2020, and opportunities for
the community.
After the presentation was complete, he asked the audience and board
members to process everything he had covered, and to feel free to email
at
jwalker@nrwcs.org
. Discussion will continue at
future board meetings.
Kari Durham said that there is an email link to the Superintendent, and
to each board member on the district website
4a. BOARD OF EDUCATION
Kari Durham reported that the board has been collaborating on a
SELF EVALUATION
document that they will be using for evaluation. She asked board
members to complete the questions and return it to her at the next
meeting.
4b. STUDENT BOARD
Nolan Anthony reported that spring sports are in full swing. The cast of
MEMBER REPORT
the High School musical,
Urine Town
, will be performing at a Stars of
Tomorrow event at the Auditorium Theater in Rochester. Many events
and celebrations will be happening at the High School between now and
the end of June.
4c. OTHER GOOD NEWS
Judi Buckalew lauded students for the articles and photos they are
OF THE DISTRICT:
contributing to the district newsletter.
John Boogaard reported that the Middle School musical was a
tremendous success. Both the cast and the audience had a great time!
John Walker reported that the district has received a Titanium Award
from Utica National Insurance Company. The highest award given, it is
in recognition of the safe working and learning environment in all of our
school buildings.
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Catholic Charities of Wayne County sponsor a program for high school
student entitled, College Bound. They provide counseling to students
who are in the process of deciding on a college career. The College
Bound program recently took eleven students to a college fair, exposing
them to great possibilities for their future.
5a. LETTER OF INTENT TO
Kathy DeAngelis moved and John Boogaard seconded the following
RETIRE: B. JAMES FISHER
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, accepts with
thanks for years of service, the letter of resignation or the purpose of
retirement from B. James Fisher, effective August 26, 2012.
5b. CURRICULUM AND
Cinda Lisanto reported on staff development sharing between network
INSTRUCTION UPDATE
teams. She recently provided training in Lyons. The APPR district team
recently met to work on teacher evaluations. Curriculum Council met
and focused on student learning objectives.
5c. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Bob Magin provided a recap of the budget development process and
UPDATE
reported that according to preliminary state aid projections, there may
be a slight increase in foundation aid. He recommends that the district
not change the revenue side of the budget prior to adoption, as the
information is a projection, not a reality.
He explained the 2012-2013 Property Tax Report Card, which was
brought to the meeting. The SED website has been down all day, making
it extremely difficult to gather the information. The Report Card must be
filed with the state the day after the budget is adopted. He also
explained the rationale for appropriating funds from the Workers’
Compensation Reserve Account. And to be used in the general fund
account for the 2012-2013 budget.
Mr. Magin explained the need for the disposal of school buses resolution,
which is in the consent agenda. The district has the option of trading-in
buses towards the purchase price of new buses, which is the traditional
practice. There is a web auction site where the district can participate,
at no financial risk. Buses can be auctioned on this site with the
potential to sell for a higher price than the trade-in price.
5c1. ADOPT 2012-13 BUDGET
Phil Wagner 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
proposed 2012-2013 Budget in the amount of $25,310,819.00.
5c2. APPROVE REAL PROPERTY
Phil Wagner moved and Kelly Ferrente seconded the following motion.
TAX REPORT CARD
The vote was unanimous. J. Buckalew, J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K.
DeAngelis, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, G. Sproul, P. Wagner voted
yes.
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Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
North Rose-Wolcott Central
School District’s Real Property Tax Report
Card for the 2012-2013 tax year.
5c3. BUDGET TRANSFER
Phil Wagner moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following motion.
RECOMMENDATION
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, determines
that the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Account
is overfunded and
authorizes the appropriation of $125,000 from this account to the 2012-
2013 General Fund budget.
5d.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
UPDATE Mr. Walker had nothing else to report.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Robert Cahoon moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following
motions. 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
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2012.
6b. 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:
#47
– 50,016.41 (w/ Auditor’s Report)
#49 - $526,852.50
6c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
OF CSE AND CPSE
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
recommendations for the Committee on Special Education dated March
14, 20, 21, 2012 and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education
dated March 20, 2012, and instructs the Superintendent to implement
the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by
student number: 12431 12336 12907 12599 11483 12077
11223 11340 10127 12691 11573 10232 10233 11303
11156 12323 11283 08021 09083 IEP Amendments: 12603
6d. 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.
6e. 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
2012.
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6f. APPROVAL OF POLICIES
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the
following revised policies:
#1510-Regular Board Meetings and Rules
#6410 - Staff Use of Social Media
6g. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the
PROPERTY
Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes
the Business Administrator to dispose of the following school buses and
transportation vehicles by auction or as trade-ins towards the purchase
of new buses: Van #5 and School Buses #’s 190, 191, 197, 198, 199, 200.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion of old District Office building
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
The board received the following information: Use of Facilities, BOCES
Board Meeting Agenda for 4/2/2012 and BOCES Annual Meeting Agenda
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions were raised about current and future district enrollment. Mr.
Walker responded that the district uses birth rate projections provided
by Wayne County to determine future enrollment figures. A question
was asked about upgrades to the oldest section of the North Rose -
Wolcott Elementary building. Mr. Walker responded that consideration
for repairs/renovations is being given to this building.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Judi Buckalew moved and Brigette Henry 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 8:15 PM for the specific purpose of discussing the
employment history of a particular person.
The board moved into Room 210 to conduct Executive Session,
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting returned to regular session at 9:08 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Cahoon 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
adjournment of the meeting at 9:08 PM.
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Clerk of the Board of Education