REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – MAY 17, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Cafeteria – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Susan Horton (left 10:15 P.M.), Vivian Liff (arrived 6:08 P.M.), Eugene Nesin, John Pavese (arrived 6:20 P.M.), Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten

Absent: Richard Feller

Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools; Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent; Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

Vice President Alyce VanEtten called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:02 P.M.to discuss personnel items. 

Interview #1 was held for the Chase School Principal position.

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by John Pavese, the Board returned to regular session at 6:52 P.M.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNITION OF STAFF
B The following presentations of Board of Education Recognition Awards were made:

Board of Education Award for Giving of Your Time and Talents to the Children of the Kenneth L. Rutherford School – Colleen Cooke

Board of Education Award for Your Commitment and Dedication During Your Recent Assignment in Iraq – Dennis Law, George Grobusch

There was a five minute break between 7:05 P.M. and 7:10 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C The following comments were made:
Brenda Sywalski invited Board of Education to the Art Show.
Jodi Bulaga regarding How to Resolve Problems
Marta Mangual – contact by schools with parents when child has a problem
Supervision of BOCES bus 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D Medum Choe, student representative, gave a report on student activities.
PRESENTATION
E1 Kathy Kelley, Cafeteria Manager gave a status report of the cafeteria.

MINUTES Fa
8:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the May 5, 2005 meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Fb
8:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the treasurer’s report for the month ending April 30, 2005.

REQUIRING STUDENTS TO RETAKE REGENTS
G1a
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board approved the second reading of Requiring Student to Retake Regents, as amended.

PERSONNEL G2a
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following personnel items: 

RESIGNATIONS Mrs. Kathryn Helms, High School mathematics Teacher, wishes to resign from her position as High School Reading Teacher, in order to continue in the High School Mathematics position.
Mr. J. Joseph Hogan, Cooke Elementary School Principal, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2005, for the purpose of retirement. Mr. Hogan is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Administrators and Supervisors/Monticello Central School negotiated Agreement for which he is eligible.
Mr. James F. Mecca, Middle School English Teacher, wishes to resign effective July 1, 2006, for the purpose of retirement. Mr. Mecca is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which he is eligible.
Ms. Cynthia Nolan, High School Teacher Aide, wishes to resign effective May 6, 2005.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
8:0

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES G2c
8:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Stewart,
The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CPSE Services

BID AWARDS G2d
8:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached Bid Awards for Paint & Painting Supplies, Lumber & Building Materials, Plumbing Supplies, Grounds Supplies, and Electrical Supplies.

EVERETT DYER AWARD NYSSBA NOMINATION
G2e
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the nomination of Richard Feller for the NYSSBA Everett Dyer Award.


APPROVAL OF GRANITE BENCH FOR MEMORIALS
G2f
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the granite bench for memorials.
The Board of Education took a brief break for the budget vote count at 7:55 P.M.

CORRESPONDENCE H There was no correspondence.

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

Ib Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, May 26, 2005, 7 P.M., RJK Middle School Library

Ic Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, June 9, 2005, RJK Middle School Library (preceded by Board Retirement Dinner in High School Cafeteria at 6 P.M.)


QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J There were the following questions and comments:
Monica Brennan – concerns about Music Program
Michael Bunce – concerns about Music Program
Al Leibowitz – concerns about the landfill

EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board went into Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. to discuss personnel items.

Interview #2 was held for the Chase School Principal position.

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board returned to regular session at 10:42 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT K
7:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board adjourned at 10:58 P.M.

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