REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Location: Emma C. Chase School – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Susan Horton,
Vivian Liff (left 10:10 P.M.), Eugene Nesin,
Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten, Joseph
D’Abbraccio
Absent: Richard Feller, John Pavese, Robert Rosengard
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

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

GOOD NEWS
A1 Monticello off the state list of a school in need of improvement based on 4th and 5th grade scores

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were the following questions and comments:
John Horvath – concerns regarding issues transportation department
Liz Wayman – bus stop at Leonard and Wildcat turnaround question at Wildcat
Anthony Durante – issues at the transportation department
Neal Jacobs – concerns with math program and the process for evaluation of the program
Tara Bruckstad – regarding process for evaluating the math pro-gram
Kathy Smith – process of presenting issues to the Board
Yvonne Houseman – concern regarding math curriculum and volume and pace of work
Pat Fiore – issues regarding transportation department - 19A position
Jackie Kearns – concerns regarding transportation department
Janette Williams – will there be an evaluation of the transportation department
Lauri Perry – concerns with transportation department
Jackie Kearns – employee issues and employee morale

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Joseph D’Abbraccio, student representative, gave a report on student activities.
MINUTES Da
5:0:1
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the October 20, 2005 meeting and the minutes of October 25, 2005 as amended. Vivian Liff abstained.

TREASURER’S REPORT Db
6:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education, approved the Treasurer’s Report for September, 2005.

PRESENTATIONS
E1 Dr. Vincent Coppola, Superintendent Search Consultant, gave his presentation.

E2 2004-05 Audit – Report by Andrew Arias

E3 Board of Education Awards

OLD BUSINESS F1
There was no old business.
PERSONNEL F2a
6:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff ,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, 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 Michellea R. Millis-Graves to a temporary position as Director of Smaller Learning Communities, effective November 14, 2005, at a salary of $75,000, new 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 Catherine Hurney to the position of Special Education Aide, at a salary of $8.00 per hour for six 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 Crystal Ernst, to be effective November 7, 2005.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ms. Barbara Degraw, High School Food Service employee requests a leave of absence effective November 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
6:0

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

CPSE SERVICES F2c
6:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CPSE Services.

CORRECTION OF TAXES F2d
6:0
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education approved the attached correction of taxes.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT F2e
6:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education accepted the donation of $10,731.00 from the Emma C. Chase PTO, Playground Committee in order to purchase and install six additional swings and blacktop play area to the K-3 playground at Emma C. Chase School.

EXCESS EQUIPMENT
F2f
6:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education approved the attached item to be excessed.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST F2g
3:3 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton to approve the private school transportation request; the motion was defeated.
Jacob Billig – no Eugene Nesin - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – no Alyce VanEtten - no

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, November 17, 2005,
Kenneth L. Rutherford School, 7 P.M.
Hc Audit Committee – report provided
Hd Dedication Committee – Robert Rosengard absent
He Board retreat – November 9 at 3:00 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I There were the following questions and comments:
Sue Purcell – parent advocacy group meetings 1st Monday of the month – next meeting November 7, 2005 at RJK cafeteria – topic leadership
Tara Bruckstad – time frame for selecting superintendent search consultant
John Horvath – do all search consultants access same pool of candidates.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, second by Susan Horton, the Board went into Executive Session at 10:25 P.M. to discuss personnel issues and potential litigation.
5:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board returned to regular session at 12:10 A.M.

5:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board approved the appointment of John Travis to the position of Director of Facilities with a salary of $60,000 (maximum), effective November 7, 2005.

ADJOURNMENT J
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board adjourned at 12:12 A.M.


Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk

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