September 18, 2012

NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

7:00 PM

AUDITORIUM OF NORTH ROSE W– OLCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRESENT:

Judi Buckalew, John Boogaard, Robert Cahoon, Kari Durham Kelly

Ferrente, Brigette Henry, Danny Snyder, Gary Sproul, Phil Wagner

Elena LaPlaca, Cinda Lisanto, John Walker and approximately gu2e5 sts.

CALL TO ORDER

Kari Durham President, called the meteing to order at 7:3 0 PM and led

the Pledge of Allegiance,

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Philip Wagner moved and Gary Sproul moved and seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. H, enD.

rySnyder, 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 September 18, 2012.

1b. TOUR OF BUILDING

Principal,Jen nifer Hayden, led the board and guests on a tour of the

building.

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board and guests with an extensive chronicling of Grad3e-s 8 ELA and

Math Scores and Regents exam scores for the 20-1112 school year.

Students have made some great strides in test scores. There is room for

improvement at every level, and the district is on a path of continuing

improvement. The presentation habs een made a part of the minutes.

4a. PRINCIPAL REPORTS

Paul Benz, High School Principal reported that of the nin-eetigyht

students who entered started as seniors in September 2011, nin-etsiyx

graduated. He attributed this succesto s the hard work by staff and

students. According to new APPR mandates, teachers are giving - pre

assessments. These assessments are used to help target instruction

based on student need.

Kathy Goolden reported that there are nowo -cteaching classrooms in

grades K-1, which are helping integrate special education needs into a

regular classroom setting.

Neil Thompson reported that the ALC is beginning the year with 17

students. Cary Merritt is the backbone of the program, customizing

educational programs to focus on individual needs.

Michele Sullivan reported on the building celebration that ushered in the

new school year. Being a school in good standing is a big deal!

Jennifer Hayden reported that opening aya t North Rose- Wolcott

Elementary school went extremely well. Benchmarking assessments are

taking place. These instruments will provide teachers with data to

formulate instruction.

September 18, 2012

Kathy Hoyt reported that the fall sports season has reached the half

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mark. They are concentrating efforts to help

g9rade students become

comfortable in their new environment and help them become involved

in the high school experience.

4b. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Phil Wagner read a statement regarding the work that thoe arbd

buildings and grounds committee has been undertaking to make a l-ong

term plan for school buildings. Citing a synopsis of tasks undertaken by

previous superintendents and the board of education [including an

extensive efficiency study done in 1998by Syracuse University] the

committee has refined all the analysist o three basic questions: What

type of educational institution does the community desire? What is the

State of New York able to contribute in order to assist the first question?

What is the ocl al community able/willing to contribute [economically] in

order to assist the first question?

The direction recommended by the committee is a K-6 building in a

renovated Florentine Hendrick building, and grades17

2 -at the High

School building. Following this work would be a new bus garage and

maintenance/storage facility on property at the high school.

Representatives from SEI Design Group will be presenting proposed

layouts and costs for board consideration at the October 16, 2012

meeting, which wll i be held at the Leavenworth building.

4c. NEGOTIATIONS

Judi Buckalew reported that the North Ros- e Wolcott Service

Employees’ Association and the district had reached a tentative

agreement. The negotiating team was a pleasure to work with and the

process went smoothly.

4d. AUDIT COMMITTEE

Judi Buckalew outlined the charge and function of the audit committee.

She discussed the fund balance resolution that was on the agenda. Some

major incidents happened causing the fund balance to be larger than

anticipated. Due to a mild winter, fuel costs were lower than anticipated.

We received a greater reimbursement than anticipated from Medicaid.

Grant funds were used instead of money from the general fund. There

were fewer expenditures in special education than anticipated and a

health insurance bill that is onrmally paid in June didn’t arrive in the

district until August.

Bob Cahoon asked if a discussion took place about a better place to put

the funds than the capital reserve account. Judy reported that the

committee decided that it was the right decision given the fact that there

will be a capital project vote in the near future. He also asked if

consideration was given to replenish accounts there were used to

formulate the 2012-13 budget.

4d. STUDENT BOARD

Ben Gerstner reported that students are adjusting to the new

MEMBER REPORT

schedule of 60 minute A-B-C-D blocks. The band is practicing to march

at various school functions. The first art show of the season opens

September 21

at the High School art gallery. Practice for the fall drama

has started at the High School, and fall swim lessons are under way.

Homecoming is September 29

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5a. CURRICULUM AND

Cinda Lisanto reported that the new pre assessments are

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

being given as part of the growth score for each student igasned

s to a

specific teacher. It is needed to gage student growth over the course of

the year, as required by new APPR regulations.

5b. BUSINESS ADMINI UPDATE

No report was given.

5c. SUPERINTENDENT’S

John Walker pointed outt hat APPR requires that each teacher be

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observed, evaluated and documented a number of times each year by

the administrative staff. The evaluation process can takue p to 150

hours per teacher. The district is fortunate to have 10 administrators

certified in NYS Teachscape Training, which will help easthee

responsibility of building principals performing this required task.

POSTPONE VOTE

Philip Wagner moved and John Boogaard moved and seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimou. s. BJoogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, 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

postponement of the vote on resolution 6f.

Fund Balance Tran

the October 16, 2012 meeting, pending more information.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Philip Wagner moved and Kelly Ferrente moved and seconded the

following motions. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, 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 August 21, 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:

#15- $108,929.97 #16 - $56,230.74

#18 - $343,339.11

#19- $426,709.09

6c. RECOMMENDATIONS OF

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CSE AND CPSE

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations for the Committee on Special Education

dated August 17, 2012, and the Committee on PreSchool Special

Education dated August 17, 2012, and instructs the Superintendent to

implement the recommendations on behalf of the following individuals

identified by student number: 12672 12767 11223

12691

09148

IEP Amendments: 12235 130 35 11570

11010

13060

11579

11177

11158 13057

13029 13069

10597

13056

13052

12206

6d. SUBSTITUTES

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Laapw, proves the

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

District Clerk.

September 18, 2012

6e. INTERNAL AUDIT AND

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts

the Internal Online Banking Services Audit and Risk Assessment Report

prepared by Management Advisory Group of NY dated May 2012. BE IT

FURTHER RESOLVED that the board accepts the Corrective Action Plan

as outlined in the Internal Audit Report.

6g. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

PROPERTY

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes the Business Administrator to discard outdated textbooks.

The list is on file with the District Clerk.

6h. APPT. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves Dr.

Michael Shoemaker as school physician.

6i. DONATION TO DISTRICT

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts a

donation of 78 backpacks from Garlock Sealing Technologies, 1666

Division St., Palmyra, NY 1452in2 the amount of $2500.00.

6J1. TERMINATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TERRI THOMPSON

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the termination of employment of Terri Thompson as a

Cleaner, effective August 27, 2012.

6j2. APPT. FOOD SERVICE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

HELPER: LISA BROWN

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant Edto ucation Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Lisa Brown as a

Food Service Helper, for 5 hrs/day, $9.785/hr., estimated 2-103 12

wages of $8,921, effective September 19, 2012. Salary may be adjusted

based on negotiations with NRWSEA.

6j3. APPT. RECREATION

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

ATTENDANT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the appointment of Joe Burnett as a Recreation Attendant for

7.25/hr. effective September 19, 2012.

6j4. APPT. MENTOR TEACHERS Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Joseph Rotelli as Mentor Teacher at $35.00/hr. up to

$10,0 00, effective July 1, 2012 –J une 30, 2013.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

appointment of Amy L. Johnson as Mentor Teacher at $35.00/hr. up to

$10,000, effective July 1, 2012 –Ju ne 30, 2013.

6j5. C0-CURRICULAR APPTS.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, appoints the

following individuals to fill co-curricular positions for the 2012-13

ool year

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Title

Step/Yr

Salary

Allen

Tara

Bus Loader

$912

LaValley

Cathy

N.Jr. Honor Society

$544 (.5)

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Priscilla MS

N.Jr. Honor Society

$544 (.5)

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LaValley

Brian

Set Construction-Musical

4 / 10

$590

6j6. COACHING APPTS.

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

Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the

following coaching appointments for the 201-213 school year,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §80-1.11 and Part 87, and successful

letion of all required First Aid/CPR and Ch

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Boys Swimming

Modified

Brian Cole

$2342

Boys Soccer

Volunteer

Mike Virts

Volunteer

Ben Wilson

Girls Soccer

Volunteer

Mike Virts

Volunteer

Dan Stadtmiller

Girls Volleyball

Volunteer

Ashley Gerstner

Cross Country

Volunteer

Joe Barravecchio

Girls Swimming

Volunteer

Dale Binggeli

Volunteer

Brian Cole

Volunteer

Kelly Cole

Girls Tennis

Volunteer

Bob Monroe

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Vic Tomaselli of SEI Design Group will be presenting information, design

and cost projections as requested by the Buildings G& rounds Committee

in conjunction with their vision for education for the community in

2020.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items of information were shared with the boaSrcdhool

Nutrition article: Lake Shore New, sHunger in the Classroom article:

Lake Shore News, Dollars for Scholars article: Lake Shore New, Ospinion

page: Lake Shore New, sThank you note, Use of Facilities

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DJOUPURNBLIMC EPARNT

TICIPATION

NRoobene

Cahoon

moved

and

Danny

Snyder

moved

and

seconded

the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. J. Boogaard, J. Buckalew, R.

Cahoon, K. Durham, K. Ferrente, B. Henry, D. Snyder, 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 9:3PM9 .

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Clerk of the Board of Education