REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Location: RJK Middle School Cafeteria – 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Richard Feller, Susan Horton, Vivian Liff,
Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard, Robert
Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Joseph D’Abbraccio

Absent: Jacob Billig, John Pavese

Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent

President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board went into Executive Session at 6:35 P.M. to discuss negotiations.

7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board returned to regular session at 6:54 P.M.


BOARD AWARDS B The following presentations of Board of Education Recognition Awards were made:
Commitment to the Children of the District: Ms. Donna Nestler, Mr. Timothy Potts, Ms. Jennifer Coll, Mr. Scott Dorn, Ms. Tanya England

Commitment to Excellence:
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team: Roselyn Gray, Desiree Laguna, Tracyann Leslie, Pollyanna Palhano, Chelsea Reuss, Iris Robinson, Lexi Schnitzer, Marissa Smithem

Girls Varsity Tennis Team: Alexis Brinkerhoff, Tara Feller, Rochelle Gibson, Joanna Goldfarb, Theresa Grimm, Nicole Jollie, Meredith Levine, Ashley Mangabang, Jillian Scheinfeld, Hailey VanKeuren, Caitlin VanKeuren

Girls Varsity Soccer Team: Chelsea Brennan, Jaclyn Bunce, Tiffany Conklin, Rachael Huffman, Katherine Mahan, Jackalyn Litwak, Liila Mack, Brittney Morse, Caitlin Stawarz, Kristen Van Hage, Te’Neshia Washington, Ty’Nessa Washington, Emily Zier

PRESENTATION C Ms. Michellea Millis-Graves, Director, gave a presentation on the Smaller Learning Communities at Monticello High School.


QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
D Judy Buffa concerning food service report on fat content of food
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE E Joseph DiAbbraccio, Student Representative gave a report on student activities.

MINUTES Fa
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff , seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the January 5, 2006 meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT Fb
7:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the Treasurer’s Report for December, 2005.

OLD BUSINESS
G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff , seconded by Richard Feller,
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 Jessica Ashcraft to a temporary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective January 30, 2006 to April 28, 2006, at a salary of $36,396 (prorated), replacing Christine Cavello.

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 Jessica Bastek to a temporary position in the Academic Tenure Area – Mathematics, effective January 18, 2006 to April 13, 2006, at a salary of $38,726 (pro-rated), replacing Joan Langham.

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 January 17, 2006 to January 17, 2009, 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 Melissa S. Hubert to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective January 30, 2006 to January 30, 2009, at a salary of $36,396, replacing Rachelle Sanborn.


RESIGNATIONS Mr. Alfred Heins, Jr., RJK Middle School Assistant Principal, wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement effective June 30, 2007. Mr. Heins is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Administrators and Supervisors/Monticello Central School Negotiated Agreement for which he is eligible.

Mrs. Dorothy Stanton, Middle School Special Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective July 1, 2006 for the purpose of retirement. Mrs. Stanton is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

Mrs. Cindy Bishop, Rutherford School Elementary Teacher wishes to resign effective January 27, 2006.

Mrs. Linda Morgan-Kenny, Middle School Special Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective July 1, 2006.

Ms. Rachelle Sanborn, High School Special Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective February 5, 2006.
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Mr. Ken Garry, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics K-12 wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement effective June 30, 2007. Mr. Garry is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Administrators and Supervisors/Monticello Central School Negotiated Agreement for which he is eligible.

CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Cyrena A. DiCio, Cooke School Teacher, requests a child care leave effective March 14, 2006. Mrs. DiCio is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.

TERMINATION Due to absence from her position since February 3, 1999 as Bus Monitor, Eileen Eppi is terminated effective January 19, 2006.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
7:0

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

CPSE SERVICES G2c There were no CPSE Services.

EXCESS EQUIPMENT
G2d
7:0

Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Vivian Liff , the Board approved the attached items to be excessed.


APPROVAL OF MEMORIAL PROPOSAL
G2e
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education approved the attached memorial pro-posal.
CORRESPONDENCE H Correspondence was read.

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


Ib Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, February 2, 2006, RJK Middle School Library, 7 P.M.

Ic Update on Math Program Review – Dr. Patrick Michel

Id Overview of Superintendent Search by Mrs. Van Etten

Ie Audit Committee Status Report
Mrs. Horton reported about the questions regarding the internal auditor and the job description. Mr. Stewart stated he met with Mrs. Baxter concerning regulations and he reported we are in compliance. A discussion ensued concerning the process.

If Arnold Hughs Auditorium Dedication Status Report
Mr. Rosengard reported on the progress of the dedication process. The date is March 18th. Snow day is March 19th.

Ig Traffic flow and parking status report did not occur as Mrs. Baxter was absent due to illness.

Ih Monday, February 13, 2006, 5:30 P.M., Dr. Vincent Coppola to review Superintendent applications with Board of Education
7 PM – 10 PM Meeting Workshop on Board/Administration
Governance Team

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J Sue Purcell regarding web site
Monica Brennan regarding math program and sub situation
ADJOURNMENT K
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board adjourned at 9:30 P.M.


Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Patrick Michel
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk



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