Minutes
for March 16, 2006
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MARCH 16, 2006
Location: Emma C. Chase School – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton,
Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese,
Robert Rosengard (left at 8:45 P.M.), Robert S
Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
Absent: None
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools;
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official
(left at 8:45 P.M.)
President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:0 On a motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by
Richard Feller, the Board went into executive session at 5:30 P.M.
to discuss particular personnel.
9:0 On a motion by Robert Stewart, and seconded by Susan Horton, the
Board came out of Executive Session at 7:15 P.M.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B Myrna Ginsberg regarding safety of the students in the High
School.
Judy Buffa regarding concerns with cafeteria and food items
HS/MS sign decision and back up material for sign selection.
Marta Mangual – When are the fields going to be ready for student
use?
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE C Joseph D’Abbraccio, Student Representative,
gave a report on student activities.
PRESENTATION:
CAFETERIA REPORT
C1 Kathleen Kelley, Cafeteria Manager gave a report on the
cafete-ria.
MINUTES Da
9:0
Upon motion made by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the
Board of Education approved the minutes of March 7, 2006.
TREASURER’S REPORT Db
9:0 Upon motion made by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Stewart,
the Board of Education approved the treasurer’s report for the month
of February 2006.
OLD BUSINESS E1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL E2a
9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
approved the following personnel items:
CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Andrea Knapp, School Psychologist, has been on
mater-nity since December 21, 2005. She now wishes to return to work
part-time (2 ½ days) until June 30, 2006.
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 Michele Prestianni to a probationary position in
the Elementary Tenure Area, effective November 7, 2005 – November 7,
2007, at a salary of $41,981, pro-rated, replacing Nov. 7, 2005-Jan.
30, 2006-- Susanne Balfour, Jan. 30, 2006 – Nov. 7, 2007- Cindy
Bishop.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION E2b
9:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education approved the attached list of CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES E2c
There were no CPSE Services.
TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS E2d
6:2:1
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board
approved the tenure of Dr. Kevin Dirth.
Jacob Billig – yes John Pavese - abstained
Richard Feller – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart – no
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce Van Etten - yes
Eugene Nesin – no
9:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by John Pavese, the Board
approved the tenure of Shelley Rossitto.
Jacob Billig – yes John Pavese - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce Van Etten – yes
Eugene Nesin – yes
7:1:1 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig, the
Board approved the tenure of Gary Furman.
Jacob Billig – yes John Pavese - yes
Richard Feller – abstained Robert Rosengard - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce Van Etten - yes
Eugene Nesin – no
SECTION 913 RESOLUTION E2e
8:0:1
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board
approved the following resolution:
Be It Resolved that pursuant to Education Law Section 913, the Board
hereby orders Employee No. *03-16-06 to undergo a Section 913
examination by an individual or individuals specified by the
Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, the costs for which are
to be a District expense.
Jacob Billig – yes John Pavese - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – abstained Alyce Van Etten - yes
Eugene Nesin – yes
NOMINATION OF BOCES BOARD MEMBER
E2f
There was no nomination of BOCES Board Member.
DISTRICT PLAN SHARED DECISION MAKING E2g
9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board approved the re-adoption of the District Plan for School
Based Planning and Shared Decision Making.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2006 – VENUE
E2h
8:1
Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board approved the graduation ceremony of the class of 2006, to
take place at the SCCC Field House.
RESOLUTION REGARDING SWINGING BRIDGE RESERVOIR DAM E2i
9:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board
approved the attached resolution regarding the Swinging Bridge
Reservoir Dam.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE E2j
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton, the
Board moved to postpone the termination of Employee.
EXCESS EQUIPMENT E2k
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig, the
Board approved the excessed equipment.
CORRESPONDENCE F There was no correspondence.
INFORMATION
& DISCUSSION Ga Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State
Education law Annual Visit to Schools
Gb Budget Meeting, March 23, 2006, RJK Middle School Library, 7:00
P.M
Gc Arnold Hughs Auditorium Dedication – Robert Rosengard
Gd Audit Committee – Susan Horton
Ge Policy Committee – Robert Stewart
Gf Update on FRN/SLN – Alyce Van Etten
Gg High School/Middle School Sign
Gh SCSBA Eldred Central School – MacKenzie School – March 22, 2006
Gi MHSSC Annual Meeting – April 5 – The Inn at Central Valley
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS H There were no questions and comments from the
public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:0 Upon a motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by
Robert Stewart, the Board went into Executive Session at 9:10 P.M.
for the purpose of discussing particular personnel.
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board returned to regular session at 10:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT I
9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the
Board of Education adjourned at 10:01 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary
Christine Rice
District Clerk
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