BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTICELLO, NEW YORK 12701

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – OCTOBER 28, 2004
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton, Vivian Liff (arrived 8:05 P.M.), John Pavese, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten, Medum Choe

Absent: Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard, Gladys Baxter

Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools,
Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent (left 10:49 P.M.)


President Feller called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were no questions and comments.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Medum Choe, Student Representative, gave a report on student activities.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNITION
D1 Ms. Casey presented each member of the Board of Education with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of their service to the District.
RJK MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT
D2 Ms. Wood, Mr. Furman, Mrs. Green, Mr. Devine, Mrs. Tighe, Mr. Grunenwald, and Mr. Palermo made a presentation on progress toward Restructuring in the Middle School.

MINUTES Ea
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent, approved the October 7, 2004 Board Minutes.

TREASURER’S REPORTS Eb
7:0
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent, approved the Treasurer’s Reports for August 31, 2004 and September 30, 2004.

OLD BUSINESS F1 There was no old business.

PERSONNEL F2a
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent, approved the following personnel items:

APPOINTMENTS Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Monticello Central School District, pursuant to Section 3012 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Lucretia Gilles to a temporary 
position, in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective September 7, 2004 to June 30, 2005, at a salary of $35,199, replacing Mary Lebitz.

Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Monticello Central School District, pursuant to Section 3012 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Daniel VanKleeck to the position of Hall Monitor at a salary of $7.31 per hour for 6.5 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as provided, to be effective November 1, 2004.

CHILD CARE LEAVES Mrs. Amy Ross, High School Special Education Teacher was granted a maternity leave through November 9, 2004. She is re-questing to extend her leave through November 24, 2004. She will return to work Monday, November 29, 2004.

RESIGNATIONS Mr. Anthony Smith, School Bus Driver, wishes to resign effective October 15, 2004.

Ms. June Crandall, Cooke School Special Education Teacher Aide, wishes to resign effective November 12, 2004.

Ms. Marilyn Kaminski, Teacher Aide at Rutherford School, wishes to resign effective November 5, 2004.

Ms. Jenseen Petersen, High School Typist, wishes to resign effective October 29, 2004.


COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
7:0

Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board approved the attached CSE placements.
CPSE SERVICES F2c
7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by John Pavese, the Board approved the attached CPSE placements.

EXCESS ITEMS F2d
7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board approved the attached lists of excessed items.

COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL PLAN F2e
7:0
Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the attached revised comprehensive district educational plan for the 2004-05 school year.

TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS F2f
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board approved the tenure appointments of:

Amy McCooey Ross – Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions 
December 10, 2004

John Langseder - In-school Suspension 
December 17, 2004


IMPARTIAL HEARING SETTLEMENT F2g
7:0 Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the District and the Parents of a classified student are desirous of settling a dispute regarding residential placement; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the District’s best interests to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all claims regard-ing the student’s placement up to and including the 2004-05 school year be resolved by payment of $12,950 in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Stipulation to be entered into between the Board and the parents.

Dated: October 29, 2004

MEMORIALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
GUIDELINES
F2h
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the First Reading of the Guidelines of Memorials on School Property.

CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION 
& DISCUSSION Ha Pending Items
Hb American Education Week – November 14-20 – School Visitation Dates
Hc Board Communication
Hd Restructuring Committee Report
He Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Hf Regular Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, November 18, 2004, 7 P.M., Chase School
Hg SCSBA Dinner Meeting, Tuesday, November 9, 2004, 6-9 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

I There were no questions and comments.
ADJOURNMENT J
6:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board adjourned at 11:30 P.M.


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