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

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL A Present: Richard Feller, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese, Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten
Absent: Jacob Billig, Susan Horton, Vivian Liff
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools, Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent, Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

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

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B Judy Buffa expressed concerns about parking lot and traffic at the Cooke School.
Maritza Waknine expressed concerns about the Distance Learning Room.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Medum Choe, student representative, reported on student activities.
PRESENTATIONS D1 Dr. Martin Handler, District Superintendent of BOCES was not present. 

D2 Gladys Baxter, Business Official gave a presentation of the 2005-06 Budget.

MINUTES Ea
6:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Eugene Nesin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approved the minutes of January 27, 2005.

OLD BUSINESS F1 There was no old business.

PERSONNEL F2a
6:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Rosengard, The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following personnel items:

APPOINTMENTS Appointment of the following administrators for the 2005 Summer School Programs.

Monticello Secondary Summer School (grades 6-12)
Principal: Al Heins
Stipend: $9,578

Asst. Principal: Doug Murphy
Stipend: $7,225

Monticello Summer Learning Academy (grades 3-5)
Principal: Cindy Bishop
Stipend: $5,192

Monticello Summer Reading Academy (grades K-2)
Principal: Paulette Scheurer
Stipend: $5,192

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 Eryn M. Daves to a temporary position, in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective December 13, 2004 to June 28, 2005, at a salary of $36,109 (pro-rated), re-placing JoAnne Barrish

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 RoseMarie VanEtten to a probationary appointment in the Special Subject Tenure Area - Education of Students with Handicapping Conditions, effective Noveber 29, 2004 to November 29, 2007, at a salary of $35,199 (pro-rated), replacing Lisa Nasuti.

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 Lyndsey Lentini to a temporary position in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective February 10, 2005 to June 30, 2005, at a salary of $37,909 (pro-rated), re-placing Julie Furman.

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 Martin Benjamin 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 Al-berta Kiefer, to be effective February 14, 2005. 

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 Arthur Decker 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 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Anthony Smith, to be effective February 14, 2005. 

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 Tadeusz Tubiak 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 Paul Culver, to be effective February 14, 2005. 

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 Ricardo C. Giorgini to the position of cleaner at a salary of $19,000 per year for eight hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the custodial contract, replac-ing Mary Silverman, to be effective February 14, 2005.

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 Santo Amato to the position of cleaner at a salary of $19,000 per year for eight hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Terry Stowers, to be effective February 14, 2005.

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 Tom Hunt 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, new position, to be effective February 28, 2005.

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 Cynthia Nolan to the position of Teacher Aide, long term replacement, at a salary of $7.50 per hour for 6.5 hours per day, replacing Debra Walden, to be effective January 28, 2005 to June 24, 2005.


RESIGNATION Roseann Durant, Hall Monitor at the RJK Middle School, wishes to resign effective February 7, 2005.

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 Superintendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES F2c There were no CPSE Services.

EXCESS LIBRARY BOOKS F2d
6:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached list of excess library books.

2005 GRADUATION LOCATION F2e
5:1 Upon motion by Alyce VanEtten, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the location of Sullivan County Community College for Monticello High School’s 2005 Commencement Exercises.
Eugene Nesin voted no.

BID AWARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
F2f
6:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following list of low bidders:

Electrical Work:
Napp Electric Contractor
Middletown, NY
Base Bid $ 622,497
Alternate No. 1: HS Main Distribution Panel 86,900

Suggested Contract Award $ 709,397

Roofing Work:
New Britian Roofing Co.
Lowman, New York
Base Bid $ 727,000

Suggested Contract Award $ 727,000

Window Work:
Window Repair Systems, Inc.
Victor, New York
Base Bid $ 61,250

Suggested Contract Award $ 61,250

MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH RESOLUTION F2g
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by John Pavese, Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approved the following Resolution naming the Month of March “Music in our Schools Month:

Whereas, the study of music is basic to a complete education, provides the competitive edge for successful educational reform, engages students in individual and group activity, develops creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and evaluative skills; and


Whereas, music education helps students acquire skills in the production and performance of music, as well as an understanding of history and culture; and

Whereas, the Monticello Central School District is concerned with maintaining and improving school music programs for all students, regardless of their socio-economic status or their abilities; and

Whereas, the Monticello Central School District strives to instill a higher level of awareness and knowledge of music; and

Whereas, the Monticello Central School District strives to support fine musical experiences through the participation of over 3000 students in the school’s music program; therefore

Be It Re4solved that the Monticello Central School District, with Superintendent Eileen P. Casey and members of the Board of Education, strongly support quality music education in the Monticello Central School District and that all students, kindergarten through 12th grade, should have access to a well balanced, comprehensive, high quality, sequential program of music taught by teachers certified in music education; and 

Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Education recognizes and commends the Monticello Central School Music Department for their concern and efforts to enhance the quality of music education in the Monticello Central Schools; 

Therefore, the Monticello Central School Board of Education and Superintendent Eileen P. Casey hereby proclaim the month of March, 2005 as

“Music in our School Month”

And endorses this observance as an opportunity to support the purpose and practices of music education and encourages teachers, parents, students, and all citizens to participate.

Dated: February 10, 2005

With Board President and Superintendent Signatures

CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION 
& DISCUSSION Ha Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools

Hb Regular Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, February 24, 2005, RJK Middle School Library, 7 P.M.

Hc Mid Hudson Study Council Legislation Breakfast

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

I Ann Trombley regarding repair of piano at the High School.
Scott Palermo regarding state budget process.
EXECUTIVE 
SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Alyce VanEtten, the Board went into Executive Session at 8:45 P.M. to discuss personnel items.

6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board returned to regular session at 9:15 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT J
6:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board adjourned at 9:15 P.M.

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