REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.


ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton,
Vivian Liff (left 8:35 P.M.), Eugene Nesin,
Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce
VanEtten, Joseph D’Abbraccio
Absent: John Pavese
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official
(left 10:10 P.M.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:35 P.M. to discuss personnel.

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board returned to regular session at 6:55 P.M.

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

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were the following questions and comments:
Larry Mauer, John Wells, Ann VanEtten – regarding bus transportation
Eugene Weinstein regarding landfill emissions and possible contaminations
Susan Purcell disappointed at lack of school representation; concerns on MS/HS
Al Leibowitz regarding landfill concerns
Robert Rosengard regarding Hurricane Katrina and project to aid those affected by the devastating event

GOOD NEWS C
Mid-Hudson School Study Council Awards
Gladys Baxter
Judith Pugh

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D Joseph D’Abbraccio, student representative was present
PRESENTATION
E Val Mihic, Safety Consultant, gave a review of the school safety assessment report for each school.

MINUTES Fa
6:0:1
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education approved the minutes of the August 2, 2005 meeting.


Jacob Billig – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Stewart - no
Susan Horton – yes Alyce VanEtten - yes
Eugene Nesin - yes

7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education approved the minutes of the August 23, 2005 meeting as amended.

OLD BUSINESS G1 There was no old business.

PERSONNEL G2a
7:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education 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 Regina Brunning to a probationary position in the Academic Tenure Area – English, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $37,071 ($22,242.60 = 60% position) new position (3/5th position).

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 Sharon Ghelberg to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2007, at a salary of $52,839, replacing Kerry Duke.

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 Lisa Hoffmann to a probationary position in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2007, at a salary of $42,656, 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 Suzanne McClinsey to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $44,344, replacing Christine Bellacicco.

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 Rachelle Sanborn to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2007, at a salary of 52,839, replacing Tanya Klein.

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 Susan Tonnessen to a temporary position in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective September 1, 2005 to November 29, 2005, at a salary of $37,521 ($11,068.69 pro-rated), replacing Sandra Fodor.

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 Robin Cruz to a Teaching Assistant Level One position, effective September 19, 2005, at a salary of $17,000.

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 Karen M. Tuso to a Teaching Assistant Level One position, effective September 6, 2005, at a salary of $17,000.

RESIGNATIONS Ms. Kerry Duke, Middle School Special Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective August 29, 2005.

Ms. Anita Kientzler, Special Education Teacher Aide, wishes to resign effective August 31, 2005.

Mr. John Gutierrez, Bus Driver, wishes to resign effective August 23, 2005.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b

There were no CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES G2c
7:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Rosengard,
the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Minutes.

RESOLUTION REGARDING NAMING OF AUDITORIUM G2d
7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board moved to exercise the option of waiving second reading.
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education moved to name the auditorium after Arnold Hughs with a placque to be placed in his honor.

APPROVAL OF MEMORIAL BENCHES G2e
7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board moved to waive second reading of Policy on Memorials.

7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board approved two Memorial benches to be placed in the High School courtyard by the Kenny and Cerrone families.

BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE
G2f The Board moved to establish an audit committee with Susan Horton as Chairperson and Robert Stewart as a member.
BID AWARD – CAFETERIA BIDS -
TECHNOLOGY BIDS G2g
G2h
7:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education approved the attached Cafeteria Bids, and Technology Bids.

APPOINTMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL TREASURER
G2i
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. William Reed, Middle School Teacher, to the position of Middle School Treasurer for the 2005-2006 school year.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST G2j
7:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board approved the transportation of a student to the Light and Life Christian School.

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, September 15, 2005, RJK Middle School Library, 7:30 P.M.
(following New Teacher Dinner in HS cafeteria)
Ic MHSSC Excellence Awards Dinner, October 19, Anthony’s Pier 9
Id NYSSBA Convention, October 27-30 Rochester, NY
Ie Steps to be taken to implement naming of auditorium

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS J There were no questions and comments.
7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board went into Executive Session at 10:30 P.M.

7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board returned to regular session at 11:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT K
7:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board adjourned at 11:03 P.M.


Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk




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