Regular Board of Education Meeting – February 2, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton,
Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese (arrived 6:50 P.M.),
Robert Rosengard (left 9:44 P.M.),
Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Joseph D’Abbraccio
Absent: None
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 6:30 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board went into Executive Session at 6:30p.m. to discuss negotiations with the attorney and personnel.

9:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board returned to regular session at 7:05 p.m.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There was the following comment:
Monica Brennan regarding the process for providing school supplies.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Joseph D’Abbraccio, Student Representative, gave a report on student activities and events.

PRESENTATION
D Mrs. Beth Lauri and Joseph D’Abbraccio, gave a report on the Toy Drive.

MINUTES Ea
9:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the
January 19, 2006 meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
F1 There was no old business.

PERSONNEL F2a
9:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff , seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following personnel item:

APPOINTMENT 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 Abbie Bivins to the position of Account Clerk at a salary of $23,500 per year for 7.5 hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than eight weeks but no more than 26 weeks, with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Fred Fiddle, to be
effective February 21, 2006.

CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Susanne Balfour, Grade 3 Teacher at Rutherford School, was granted a leave effective November 16, 2005 to March 13, 2006 at the October 6, 2005 Board Meeting. She is now requesting that her leave be extended to March 27, 2006.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
9:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the attached list of CSE Services
CPSE SERVICES F2c
9:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST F2d
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education approved the attached request for transportation for a student to John S. Burke Catholic High School.

BOARD GOALS F2e
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the attached list of Board Goals for 2005-2006 as corrected.

ADOPTION OF POLICIES 0000-2000
(FIRST READING)
F2f
9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the Adoption of Policies 0000-2000 (first reading).

CORRESPONDENCE G Correspondence was included in the packet.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ha Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Bring copies of reports to Board meeting.

Hb Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, March 2, 2006, RJK Middle School Library

Budget Meeting, Thursday, February 9, 2006, RJK Middle School Library

Hc Traffic Flow and Parking Status Report – Mrs. Gladys Baxter

Hd Update on Arnold Hughs Auditorium Dedication – Robert S. Rosengard

He Update on policy – Robert Stewart

Hf LED Sign – Richard Sush – application should be no problem.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I There were the following comments:
Tara Buckstadt regarding menu – nutritional breakdown – thank you for goals
Sue Purcell – thank you for goals – positive cooperation
Monica Brennan regarding traffic flow at H.S. parking lot

EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board went into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss personnel.

9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board returned to regular session at 9:37 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT J
8:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board adjourned at 9:46 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk


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