REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – JUNE 23, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller (left 10:30 P.M.),
Susan Horton, Vivian Liff , Eugene Nesin, John
Pavese, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten, Medum
Choe
Absent: Robert Rosengard
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

President Richard Feller called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:12 P.M. to discuss per-sonnel items.

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board returned to regular session at 7:03 P.M.

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

Commitment to the Children of the District for Volunteering their Time and Talents to Helping Children: Community Volunteers Who Work Tirelessly for Children of the District

Chase School—Joan and Ed Ball, Patricia “Pat” Constantino, Elsie Carlin, Noma Bocket

Cooke School—Ellios Green, Virginia Prokosck, Dorothy Ackerson, Emelie Lauter, Meddie Schwamberger, Mary T. Daly, Melanie Rapp

Duggan School—Evelyn Brown, Terry Gregory

Rutherford School—Joan Bortolotti

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School—Robin LaFountain, Jodi Bulaga

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C Marta Mangual regarding High School communication with par-ents.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D Medum Choe, student representative, gave a report on student activities.
PRESENTATIONS
E1 Audit Overview was given by Andrew Arias of Cooper & Niemann.


E2 Ms. Deborah Wood, Principal, and the Middle School Curriculum Supervisors gave a report on the RJK Middle School Report Card and Restructuring Plan Report.

MINUTES Fa
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, approved the minutes of June 8, 2005 and June 9, 2005.

TREASURER’S REPORT Fb
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending May 31, 2005.

BUDGET TRANSFERS Fc
8:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the attached budget transfers.

OLD BUSINESS
G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board approved the appointment of the attached list of Summer School Faculty and Staff for the 2005 program.

8:0

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller,
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 Justin S. Leonard to a probation-ary appointment in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $39,876, replacing Lauren Brimlow.

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 Douglas E. Murphy to a proba-tionary appointment as High School Assistant Principal, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $81,000, replacing Ronald Linchner.

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 Cora deJesus to an appointment as Teacher Assistant, effective February 1, 2005, at a salary of $16,000 (Salary to be adjusted upon teacher assistant negotiations).

RESIGNATIONS Therese McGrath, High School Attendance Clerk, wishes to re-sign for the purpose of retirement effective June 30, 2006.

Ms. JoAnn Gesvantner, Grade 3 Teacher at Duggan School, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2006, for the purpose of retirement. Ms. Gesvantner is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

Ms. Jessiafaye Rittacco, RJK Middle School Special Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective August 1, 2005.

Mrs. Deborah Stave, Kindergarten Teacher at Cooke School, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2006, for the purpose of retirement. Mrs. Stave is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

Mrs. Kathryn Widmann, Grade 4 Teacher at Rutherford School, wishes to resign effective July 1, 2006, for the purpose of retirement. Mrs. Widmann is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Sandra Fodor, Grade 2 Teacher at Cooke School, requests a child care leave effective September 23, 2005 through November 28, 2005. Mrs. Fodor is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. Douglas E. Murphy requests a leave of absence from his position as physical education teacher, in order to accept the position of High School Assistant Principal for the school year 2005-2006.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
8:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the attached CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES G2c
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.

READOPTION OF DISTRICT SAFETY PLAN G2d
8:0

Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board of Education approved the Readoption of the attached District Safety Plan.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN G2e
8:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education approved the attached Professional Development Plan.

OFFICIAL BUDGET RESULTS FOR JUNE 14 TH VOTE G2g
8:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board of Education approved the attached official budget results for the June 14, 2005 budget vote.

2005-2006 PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS G2h
8:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education approved the attached list of 2005-2006 private school transportation requests.

APPROVAL OF TAX CERTIORARI RESERVE G2i
8:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart,
the Board of Education approved the Tax Certiorari Reserve in the amount of $1,489,179.

MTA CONTRACT APPROVAL G2j
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the attached Memorandum of Agreement for the MTA.


APPROVAL OF NON-UNION SUPPORT STAFF AND SUPERVISORS SALARIES
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7:1
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education approved the attached union support staff and supervisors salaries.

Jacob Billig – yes Eugene Nesin - yes
Richard Feller – yes John Pavese - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - no
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce VanEtten – yes

EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese, the Board went into Executive Session at 10:45 P.M. to discuss per-sonnel items.

7:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board returned to regular session at 11:30 P.M.

7:0 On a motion by Jacob Billig and seconded by Susan Horton, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. William Greene to the position of Cooke School Principal effective September 1, 2005 at an annual salary of $95,500 pending Dr. Greene’s acceptance of the position.

CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS’ SALARIES
G2l
7:0 On a motion by Jacob Billig and seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved a salary of $119,090 for Robert Falcone, Assis-tant Superintendent effective July 1, 2005 (prorated: July 1 - No-vember 1, 2005).

7:0 On a motion by Jacob Billig and seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved a salary of $109,750 for Gladys Baxter, School Business Official effective July 1, 2005.

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 Reorganization Meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 2005, RJK Middle School Library, 7:00 P.M.

Ic LED Sign

Id
District Code of Conduct

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS J Michael Bunce regarding Blue & White Assembly, BOCES Votech Recognition Dinner and Class Advisor


ADJOURNMENT K
7:0

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board adjourned at 11:40 P.M.


Respectfully submitted,

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Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

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Christine Rice
District Clerk


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