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NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 25, 2012

7:00 PM

AUDITORIUM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard (7:12 pm), Robert Cahoon, Kathy

DeAngelis, Kari Durham, Kelly Ferrente, Brigette Henry, Gary Sproul,

Phil Wagner

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

approximately 50 Guests.

CALL TO ORDER

Kari Durham called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM and led the pledge

of allegiance.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Phil Wagner 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.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Kari Durham prefaced the discussion by stating that five members of the

sitting Board of Education were part of the discussions and decision to

close Florentine Hendrick Elementary School. Since the decision was

made and recommended reconfiguration has been finalized, enrollment

has stagnated, but is no longer declining. She then invited questions and

discussion from board members.

Explain more about updating science rooms.

Asked the community to evaluate the commitment to the education

of students - there is only one board candidate for two open seats.

The board has been good stewards of the finances of the district and

is managing them in a way that has controlled the school tax levy.

The board is committed to focus on what are the best educational

settings for students. This opportunity has great potential.

The board is focused on the need use tax money in the most

responsible manner.

Would the renovation and move put the district in a position to be a

landlord?

What is the best way to spend taxpayer money on the repair and

renovation of buildings to sustain education now and in the future?

Still listening and gathering information.

More facts and figures are needed.

The board needs to study the building condition survey to analyze

critical repairs.

Consolidation of districts is inevitable in the future - which districts

will benefit?

Board of Education decided early in discussions to close Florentine

Hendrick that limited space prevented moving middle school

students.

Kari Durham encouraged feedback, comment and continued

participation by the community. Three forums are scheduled on this

subject: April 26, May 1 and May 3, each starting at 6:45 PM in the High

School cafeteria. Participate; gather facts and information to help form a

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complete picture of the decision facing the Board of Education. Include

your name when communicating via email to individual board members.

Comments/questions from the community:

Why not close Leavenworth?

Why put money into renovating the Florentine Hendrick building?

Why not construct a new middle school on the high school campus?

Leavenworth Alumni Association rumored to have had sway over

whether or not that building could close.

Are any architect plans or blueprints ready for additions to

Florentine Hendrick Elementary building?

There are opportunities to inspire students to think and learn

differently in moving to a building with dedicated spaces for

learning.

A building consolidation study was done over ten years ago.

Change the curriculum to teach students useful skills.

The job of the Board of Education is to educate children, not to be

landlords

Issue with taxes/assessments.

The board thanked the community for participating. Feedback is

important as it helps the board formulate a decision that will affect the

education of children. Please plan to attend a forum, and continue to ask

questions and seek out facts.

At this time, most attendees left the meeting. The board took a short

break.

4a. FOUR COUNTY SBA

Reservations are due for a general membership meeting on April 30.

4b. STUDENT BOARD

Nolan Anthony gave a report on student council plans and events. The

MEMBER REPORT

jazz band will have a friendly competition with their contemporaries at

Williamson. The prize will be bragging rights.

Judi Buckalew reported that at the negotiations session both parties

reached a tentative agreement and the proposal will be presented to the

full membership of the North Rose -

Wolcott Teachers’ Association for

approval.

4f. OTHER NEWS:

Judi Buckalew reported that Rotary was planning a celebration to raise

funds for an exchange student., but plans are currently on hold. Some

North Rose - Wolcott students were involved in the planning and she

will be contacting them.

5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reported that grades 3

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8 math and ELA tests are being

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

administered in all schools in NYS.

5b. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Bob Magin spoke of the appointment of the internal auditor as

UPDATE

recommended by the Audit Committee.

5c.

SUPERINTENDENT’S

Budget brochures will be mailed soon. The newsletter that was recently

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mailed was composed by students in the Alternative Learning Center.

They did a fine job!

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5d1. WFL BOCES BUDGET

Kathy DeAngelis moved and Judi Buckalew seconded the following

motion. The vote was as follows: J. Boogaard, R. Cahoon, K. DeAngelis, K.

Ferrente, B. Henry, voted yes; J. Buckalew, K. Durham, G. Sproul, P.

Wagner voted no.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education of the North Rose - Wolcott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 25, 2012 for

approval of the 2012-13 tentative administrative budget (Part 1) of the

Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the

amount of $2,876,313.00.

5d2. BOCES BOARD SEAT #1

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 of the North Rose - Wolcott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 25, 2012 for

Lynn Gaye to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES board for a three

year term effective July 1, 2012.

5d3. BOCES BOARD SEAT #2

Robert Cahoon moved and Phil Wagner 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 of the North Rose - Wolcott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 25, 2012 for

Jeanne Durfee to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES board for a

three year term effective July 1, 2012.

BOCES BOARD SEAT #3

John Boogaard moved and Kathy De Angelis 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 of the North Rose - Wolcott

Central School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law, has voted on April 25, 2012 for

O. J. Sahler to a seat on the Wayne-Finger Lake BOCES board for a three

year term effective July 1, 2012.

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.

There was discussion regarding Consent Agenda item j

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Change

Scholarship Name. The board asked Bob Magin to provide background

information on the original scholarship before they entertained a motion

to approve the resolution.

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TABLE DISCUSSION:

Phil Wagner moved and Kari Durham seconded the following motion.

RENAME SCHOLARSHIP

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, tables the

discussion of a resolution to change the name of the Bonnie Householder

scholarship pending further information.

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 April 3, 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:

#50 - $316,586.27

#52 - $11,262.40

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

27, 2012, April 2, 2012, April 3, 2012, April 5, 2012, April 18, 2012, and

April 20, 2012 and the Committee on PreSchool Special Education dated

April 3, 2012, and instructs the Superintendent to implement the

recommendations on behalf of the following individuals identified by

student number: 12899 12343 12445 11129 12711 12235

11714 11570 12163 11026 12267 12168 11331 12766 10498

12236 10444 09805 11679 09083 11677 11464 09421 10333

11127 10403 10094 10639 11547 12931 09148

IEP Amendments: 11483 11283

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. 2012-13 BOE MEETING

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

CALENDAR

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, adopts the

2012-2013 Board of Education Meeting Calendar.

6f. 2012-2013 ACADEMIC

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

CALENDAR

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

2012-2013 Academic School Calendar.

6g. EXTERNAL AUDITOR

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, authorizes

the Superintendent or Business Administrator to execute a five (5) year

contract with Raymond F. Wager, CPS, P.C Certified Public Accountants,

1020 Lehigh Station R., Henrietta, NY 14467 to provide auditing services

as outlined in the contract at $16,700 for 2012; $17,000 for 2013;

$17,300 for 201; $17,600 for 2015; and, $17,900 for 2016.

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6h. DONATION TO DISTRICT

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the

donation to the High School musical department of a clarinet and an alto

saxophone, total value of $725, from Paul Wilson, POB 513, Rose, NY

14542.

6i. CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP NAME Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

change in name of the Bonnie Householder Scholarship to the

Transportation Memorial Scholarship for both a Middle School and High

School students.

6j1. APPT. CHAIR-BUDGET VOTE Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Elizabeth Cotten as the Chairperson of the Annual

Meeting/Budget Vote on May 15, 2012.

6J2. APPT. POLL WORKERS

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following individuals to work at the May 15, 2012 Budget Vote to serve

as Chief Inspectors of Election, Inspectors of Election, and Assistant

Clerks at $7.25 per hr. and Voting Machine Custodian at $50.00 per

machine:

Name

Elizabeth Cotten

Barbara Anthony

James Ryan

Dorothy Wiggins

Sharon Roberts

Dorothy Crane

Helga Raymond

Karen Thiemann

Carol Sharp

Elizabeth Davenport

Russell Bailey

Dave MacDougall

6j3. APPT. LIFEGUARD

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints

Benjamin Gerstner as a Lifeguard for all swim programs at $7.25/hr. for

the 2011-2012 school year.

6j4. APPT. VOLUNTEER

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves OJ

LaValley to serve as a volunteer at the Golf Range for the 2011-12 and

2012-13 school year.

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Kari Durham asked for board members to complete the self-evaluation

documents for discussion at the next meeting.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following information items were shared with the board: Literacy

Volunteers of Wayne County Newsletter

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Nolan Anthony asked if there were tests administered in the district that

were not mandated. He speculated that maybe there was too much test

taking, leaving little time for learning.

Nancy Snyder made comments about the Florentine Hendrick

Elementary/Middle School discussion that took place earlier in the

meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Phil Wagner moved and Robert Cahoon 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.

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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

Executive Session at 9:40 PM for the specific purpose of discussing the

employment history of a particular person.

Executive Session took place in Room 210.

OPEN SESSION

The meeting returned to open session at 9:47 PM, and Kari Durham

declared the meeting closed.

ADJOURNMENT

Phil Wagner 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

adjournment of the meeting at 9:48 PM.

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Clerk of the Board of Education