REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Cafeteria – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton,
Vivian Liff (arrived 8:30 pm), Eugene Nesin,
(arrived 7:38 pm), John Pavese (arrived 7:43
pm), Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart,
Alyce VanEtten, Joseph D’Abbraccio
Absent: None
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:35 P.M. School Attorney Richard Baum was present.

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board returned to regular session at 8:05 P.M.

President Alyce VanEtten called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B1 There were following comments:
Sue Purcell regarding school community group activities and events
Dr. Lawrence Mauer regarding transportation issues
Rosa Wallis regarding M.S. drop off location
Judy Buffa regarding community use of schools
Al Liebowitz regarding landfill
David Wells regarding transportation issue
Laurie McGrath regarding transportation issues
Rob VanEtten – transportation issues
John Wells – transportation issues
Barb Newman regarding dress code in code of conduct HS/MS

B2 Good News

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Joseph D’Abbraccio, student representative, gave a report on student activities.
PRESENTATIONS
D Lou Rodriguez and Jake Blosser of Palombo Group and John Stiles from Thomas Associates, gave a construction update.

MINUTES Ea
9:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education approved the Minutes of September 1, 2005.

OLD BUSINESS
F1 There was no old business.

PERSONNEL F2a
9:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education approved the following personnel items:

CHILD CARE LEAVES Mrs. Krystal Herbert, Special Education Teacher at Cooke School, requests a child care leave effective December 18, 2005 to April 3, 2006. Mrs. Herbert is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.

Mrs. Sarah Slinsky, Middle School Special Education Teacher was granted a child care leave effective September 1, 2005 to October 19, 2005 at the August 2, 2005 Board Meeting. She is now requesting that her leave be extended to October 31, 2005.

RESIGNATIONS Carole Schulthers, Teacher Aide, wishes to resign effective September 9, 2005.

Thomas Hunt, Hall Monitor, wishes to resign effective August 31, 2005.

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 Carolyn Joyner to a one year position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 25, 2005 to June 30, 2006, at a salary of $43,219, replacing Linda Kenny. .

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 Linda Kenny to a temporary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, at a salary of $43,201 (pro-rated at .2 of salary)

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 Catherine Smith to a temporary position as Teaching Assistant, effective September 16, 2005 to January 31, 2006, at a salary of $17,000 (pro-rated),

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 Rachel McBride to the position of Aide for Students with Physical Needs, at a salary of $8.25 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 per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Carol Schulthers, to be effective September 12, 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 Darryl Lemke 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, replacing Thomas Hunt, to be effective September 12, 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 Amy Arroyo to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $17.02 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, vacant run, to be effective September 6, 2005.
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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 Bus Driver at a salary of $14.48 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, vacant run, to be effective September 6, 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 Patricia Hummel to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $14.48 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, vacant run, to be effective September 6, 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 Martin Benjamin to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $14.48 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, vacant run, to be effective September 6, 2005.


COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
9:0

Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES F2c There were no CPSE Services.

ICHUD STIPULATION F2d
No action.
BID AWARDS F2e
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved all the attached bid awards for dust mop rental, LP gas, Interscholastic Supply Bid (Winter).

TEACHING ASSISTANTS’ CONTRACT F2f
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education approved the attached Teaching Assistants’ Contract.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS F2g
9:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education accepted the Exon Mobil Alliance Grants.

CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

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

Hb Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, October 6, 2005, RJK Middle School Library

Hc MHSSC Excellence Awards Dinner, October 19, Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor

Hd Audit Committee Update

He Auditorium Dedication Committee - Update

Hf Superintendent Search

Hg Discussion of Board Goals

Hh LED Sign

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I There were no questions and comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:1 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education went into Executive Session at 11:20 P.M. to discuss personnel matters.
Jacob Billig - yes John Pavese - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Rosengard - no
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce VanEtten - yes
Eugene Nesin – yes


8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board of Education returned to regular session at 11:34 P.M.


ADJOURNMENT J
9:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board adjourned at 11:35 P.M.


Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk





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