REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – JANUARY 5, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Vivian Liff (arrived
6:20 P.M.), Eugene Nesin, John Pavese
(arrived 6:45 P.M.), Robert Rosengard,
Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Joseph
D’Abbraccio (student representative)
Absent: Susan Horton
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the board went into Executive Session at 6:05 P.M. to discuss personnel and negotiations.

2:5:1 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board returned to regular session at 7:08 P.M.
Jacob Billig – no John Pavese - abstained
Richard Feller – no Robert Rosengard - no
Vivian Liff - no Robert Stewart - yes
Eugene Nesin - yes Alyce Van Etten - no

7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board returned to regular session at 7:14 P.M.

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

Commitment to Excellence: Kylie Brust, Monika Zalewska & Samantha Berger, Christopher De Mundo, Christina Makram and James Quick, Ashley Castro, David Melchione, John Garry, Marissa Smithem, Jared Goldstein, Andrew Trombley

Commitment to the Children of the District: Mr. Al Etkin

Commitment to the Children of the District: Mr. Anthony Nittoli and Mrs. Linda Nittoli

PRESENTATION C A Program Evaluation of the Music Department – Grades K-12, was presented by Steven E. Schopp and Joseph R. Sugar.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
D Martha Johnson had questions on the Middle School Math Pro-gram.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
E Joseph D’Abbraccio, student representative, gave a report of student activities.
MINUTES Fa
8:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, approved the minutes of the December 1, 2005 meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT Fb
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for November, 2005.

OLD BUSINESS
TRANSPORTATION APPEAL
G1a
7:0:1 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board moved to reconsider the transportation appeal:

Jacob Billig – yes John Pavese - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Vivian Liff – abstained Robert Stewart - yes
Eugene Nesin – yes Alyce Van Etten - yes

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board moved to sustain the appeal for the school bus to travel down Sylvan Shore Road and pick up students.

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

RESIGNATION Ms. Amber Broussard, Middle School Teaching Assistant, wishes to resign effective December 31, 2005.

Mrs. Marilyn Arriaga, Safe3ty Hall Monitor wishes to resign effective December 5, 2005 in order to assume the new position of High School Teachers Aide/Secretary effective immediately.

Mrs. Renee Cunningham, Middle School Teacher’s Aide, wishes to resign effective January 13, 2006.

Mr. Chester DeGraff, Maintenance, wishes to retire effective November 3, 2005.

Mr. Ricardo Giorgina, Custodian, wishes to resign effective December 5, 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 Marilyn Arriaga to the position of Teacher Aide at a salary of $7.75 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 Debra Walden, to be effective December 5, 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 Rene Perez 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 Marilyn Arriaga, to be effective December 5, 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 Eugenio Ruiz to the position of Cleaner at a salary of $20,500 per year for eight hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Evelyn Ferrer, to be effective December 19, 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 Jonathan McGruder to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $14.48 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Elaine Ryder Meyer, to be effective December 5, 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 Josh Robinson to the position of Food Service Driver, at a salary of $10.00 per hour for 7 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 45 work days with benefits as per the cafeteria contract, replacing Bruce Brownsell, to be effective September 7, 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 Edward Stawartz 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, replacing George Nevin, to be effective September 6, 2005.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
8:0

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 G2c
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board approved the attached CPSE Services.


GLASS & GLASS REPLACEMENT BID AWARD G2d
8:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the Glass & Glass Replacement Bid to be awarded to LMR Glass, Monticello, as lowest bidder.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
G2e
8:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the private school transportation request for
a student to St. Peter’s Regional School.
TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS G2f
8:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the following tenure recommendations:

Dawn Smith – Academic Tenure Area – Social Studies
(1/27/03-1/27/06)

Maritza Waknine – Academic Tenure Area – Foreign Language
(2/2/04-2/2/06)

COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PLAN
(CEP) HIGH SCHOOL G2g
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board approved the Comprehensive Educational Plan for the High School.

COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PLAN
(CEP) RUTHERFORD
SCHOOL G2h
8:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the Comprehensive Educational Plan for the Ruther-ford School.

EXCESS EQUIPMENT G2i
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the attached excess equipment.

RESOLUTION MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH G2j
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the Resolution naming March 2006 as “Music in our Schools Month”.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT G2k
8:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the donation of a PowerMac G4 Computer to the RJK Middle School.

SIGN FOR EASTER SEALS PROGRAM G2l
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the Sign for the Easter Seals Program subject to questions answered regarding the size and location.

CORRESPONDENCE H There was no correspondence.

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

Ib Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, January 19, 2006, RJK Middle School Library, 7 P.M.

Ic Superintendent Search Follow-up

Id Use of police dogs for High School searches

Ie Policy Meeting Report – Robert Stewart

If Auditorium Dedication Report – Robert Rosengard

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J Martha Johnson in appreciation of Arnold Hughs
EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:1 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board went into Executive Session at 9:20 P.M. to discuss personnel and litigation.

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller the Board returned to regular session at 10:45 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT K
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board adjourned at 10:46 P.M.


Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk



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