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

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Location: Emma C. Chase School, Wurtsboro – 7 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Richard Feller, Susan Horton, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten.

Absent: Jacob Billig, Vivian Liff, Robert Rosengard, Medum Choe.
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools; Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent; Gladys Baxter, School Business Official

President Feller called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B The following comments were made:
Sherri Litwak regarding H.S. discipline policy & procedures
Eugene Nesin regarding M.S. Musical Friday night – only one performance – impact to families.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Medum Choe, Student Representative, was not present.

AUDIT REPORT FOR 2003-04 SCHOOL YEAR
D1 Anna Niemann and Andrew Arias of Cooper and Niemann, gave an audit report for the 2003-04 school year.

TECHNOLOGY STATUS REPORT D2 Mrs. Shelley Rossitto, Director of Technology, gave a technology status report.

MINUTES Ea
5:0:1
Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-ntendent, approved the October 28, 2004 Board Minutes.
Yes: Richard Feller, Susan Horton, John Pavese, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten
Eugene Nesin abstained.

MEMORIALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY-SECOND READING F1a
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the second reading of the attached Policy: Memorials on School Property.

PERSONNEL F2a
6:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, 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 Christine M. Borgese to a temporary position, in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective January 26, 2004 to February 28, 2005, at a salary of $36,138 (pro-rated), replacing Dennis Law.

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 Sabrina Graham to a temporary position, in the Academic Tenure Area – Social Studies, effective December 4, 2003 to February 28, 2005, at a salary of $36,138 (pro-rated), replacing George Grobusch.

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 Renette Bouchard to the position of Aide for students with special physical needs at a salary of $8.06 per hour for 6.5 hours per day and 185 days per year, pro-rated, with benefits as per the teacher aide contract, to be effective September 7, 2004. *Probationary period served as a teacher aide would apply.

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 Maria Flynn to the position of Aide for Students with Special Physical Needs at a salary of $7.81 per hour for 6 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the teacher aide contract, replacing June Crandall, to be effective October 20, 2004.

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 Fred Fiddle to the position of Account Clerk at a salary of $23,000 per year for 7 ½ hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks, with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing David Dice, to be effective November 8, 2004.

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 Michelle Jahn to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $13.38 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Collette Penaluna, to be effective November 15, 2004.

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 Patricia Hummell to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $13.38 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Charles Barnier, to be effective November 15, 2004.

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 Joseph Strong to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $13.38 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing An-thony Smith, to be effective November 15, 2004.

TERMINATIONS Termination of David Dice, Account Clerk, effective November 18, 2004.

Termination of Kenneth Tauber, Technical Assistant, effective November 19, 2004.

CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Dara Kaplan, Third Grade Teacher at Rutherford School, was granted a leave from September 5, 2004 to December 1, 2004 at the June 10, 2004 meeting. She is now requesting that her leave be extended a month. She will return to work Monday, January 3, 2005.

RESIGNATIONS Ms. Lisa Nasuti, Fifth Grade Teacher at Rutherford School, wishes to resign effective December 8, 2004.

Mr. David Ruppel, High School Science Teacher, wishes to resign effective November 5, 2004.

Ms. Crystal Kenyon Ernst, Special Education Aide, wishes to resign effective November 4, 2004.

Mrs. Brenda L. Hirsch, Accountant, wishes to resign effective November 30, 2004.

RETIREMENT Mr. Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent, wishes to resign effective November 1, 2005 for the purpose of retirement.

Mr. Terrence J. Stowers, Custodian, wishes to retire effective December 30, 2004.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
6:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES F2c There were no CPSE Services.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS F2d
6:0
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepted the gift of 100 new books for the K. L. Rutherford School Media Center from the Brownstone Book Fund.

ACCEPTANCE OF 2003-04 AUDIT REPORT F2e
6:0
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent, approved the 2003-04 Audit Report.

EXCESS EQUIPMENT F2f
6:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached lists of plant operation vehicles to be excessed. The three vehicles and a plow are to be disposed of by public bid.

6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the attached lists of computer equipment to be excessed.

CHANGE ORDERS F2g
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board approved the attached change orders in the amounts of $2,700, $1,875, $1,525 to Poley Paving and $3,200, $3,791.28, $1,200 to New Britain Roofing.

BOARD GOALS F2h
6:0 Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education approved the following list of Board of Education Goals for 2004-2005:

• To improve visibility in all schools and in the community.

• To improve overall performance in all schools in the district and to be successful in the Restructuring efforts in the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School.

• To continue policy review and discussion.

• To examine security in the district and determine where it is adequate and where it is not.

GUIDELINES FOR MEMORIALS F2i
There was no action taken.

TAX COLLECTOR’S FINAL REPORT F2j
5:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached final report of the Tax Collector.
Alyce VanEtten was out of the room for the vote.

TRUCK BID AWARD F2k
5:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, awarded the food service truck bid to Arthur Glick in the amount of $39,789.
Alyce VanEtten was out of the room for the vote.
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CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION & DISCUSSION Ha Pending Items

Hb Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools

Hc Regular Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, December 9, 2004, K L Rutherford School, 7:00 P.M.

Hd Middle School Restructuring Meeting Report

He NYSSBA Conference Review

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I There were no questions and comments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board went into Executive Session at 9:20 P.M. to discuss per-sonnel items.

6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board returned to regular session at 10:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT J
6:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

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