REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING –
APRIL 27, 2006
Location: Emma C. Chase School – 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller (arrived
6:17 p.m.),
Susan Horton, Vivian Liff (left at 7:40 p.m.),
Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard (left 9:50 A.M.);
Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
Absent: John Pavese
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 7:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert
Rosengard, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:40 P.M. for
the purpose of discussing particular personnel.
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the
Board came out of Executive Session at 7:05 P.M.
The Board returned to regular session at 7:12 P.M.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were no questions and comments from the public.
BOARD AWARDS
C The following presentations of Board of Education Recognition
Awards were made:
Commitment to Excellence: Ms. Samantha Schantz; Mr. Thomas Prange
Participants in the American Mathematics Competition 12 Exam:
Nickolas Glickenhouse, Maximillian Katz and Andrew James Whitcomb
RJK Middle School Math Counts Team: Coach, Mrs. Susan Smith
Nick Burton, Joe Molewski, Dan Cook, Anthony Bisignana, Mike Gould,
Jesse Kapito, and Brianconaty. Anthony Bisignanao was recognized for
placing first in the courtdown round and Jesse Kapito for placing
fourth overall with a team high score.
RJK Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team: Coach, Mr. Wells Shope
Olivia Shope, Cassi Smithem, Katie Fisher, Alistair Byrne, Casey
McManus, and Jackie O’Rourke
Chase Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team: Coach Linda Holmes
and Coach June Fisher
Andrew Krotje, Virginia O’Rourke, Saige Sanford, Patrick Millspaugh,
Elesha Young, Nick Rozzo, Athena Ricker
Chase Elementary School All County Chorus: Music Teacher Ms. Kerri
Massmann
Nicole Nittoli, Julie Crance, Jordan Fredell, Jamie Brugaletta,
Sarah Durland
Commitment to the Children of the District: Mrs. Maria Teresa Solano
Commitment to the Children of the District: Mr. Kyle Hoar
Commitment to the Children of the District: Ms. Alma Buckley
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D Joseph D’Abbraccio presented the student report.
PRESENTATIONS
CHASE SCHOOL REPORT CARD
E1 Susan Gottlieb, Chase School Principal, gave a presentation on
the Chase School Report Card.
BASE LINE GOALS SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES
E2 Jeanine Nielsen gave a presentation on the Base Line Goals for
Smaller Learning Communities.
Business & FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE E3 Wendy Levinson, Chairperson
gave a presentation on Business and Family and Consumer Science.
MINUTES Fa
7:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the
Board of Education approved the minutes of March 30, 2006
TREASURER’S REPORT
Fb
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig, the
Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March, 2006.
BUDGET TRANSERS Fc
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller, the
Board approved the attached Budget Transfers.
OLD BUSINESS G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a
7:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Robert Stewart,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approved the following personnel items:
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 Donald O’Dell to the position of Mechanic at a
salary of $15.75 per hour for 8 hours per day and 260 days per year,
prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with
benefits as the Bus Drivers/Mechanics contract, replacing William
Lass to be effective April 18, 2006.
CHILD CARE LEAVE Mrs. Christine Cavello, Grade 1 Teacher at Cooke
School, was granted a child care leave effective February 1, 2006 to
April 28, 2006 at the December 1, 2005 Board Meeting. She is now
requesting that her leave be extended to June 27, 2006.
RESIGNATIONS Ms. Nancy L. Grund, Special Educational Aide, wishes to
resign for the purpose of retirement effective June 24, 2006.
Ms. Brenda Fruchtman, Bus Attendant, wishes to resign effective
April 22, 2006.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board
approved the attached CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES G2c
There were no CPSE Services.
EXCESS EQUIPMENT G2d
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig, the
Board approved the excessing of the attached list of obsolete
equipment.
APPROVAL OF ELECTION PERSONNEL G2e
7:0 The following resolution was offered by Robert Stewart, who
moved its adoption, seconded by Susan Horton, to-wit:
WHEREAS , THE Board of Education of Monticello Central School
District, Sullivan County, New York, has called the Annual Meeting
and Election of the qualified voters of said School District to be
held on the 16th day of May, 2006; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the appointment of
permanent chairmen, inspectors of election and assistant clerks for
said Annual Meeting and Election in each Election District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of
Monticello Central School District, Sullivan County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. The following named duly qualified voters of said School
District are hereby appointed as the permanent chairmen of the
Annual Meeting and Election referred to in the preambles hereof:
Election District No. 5: Mary King
Election District No. 4: Carol Pfeister
Election District No. 3: Marie Bryan
Election District No. 2: Ann Lubniewski
Election District No. 1: Christine Rice
Section 2: The following named qualified voters of said School
District are hereby appointed to act as inspectors of election in
each Election District at said Annual Meeting and Election, so that
there shall be at least two inspectors for each voting ma-chine to
be used thereat:
Election District No. 5: Peggy Abdoo
Mary King
Election District No. 4: Violet Calhoun
Carol Surerus
Election District No. 3: Alverta Champagne
Marie Bryan
Election District No. 2: Barbara Noran
Mignonne Murnes
Election District No. 1: Corrine Briggs Ella Martinek
Nelli Culligan Betty Mulvey
Adelaide Geiselman Ursula Tieger
Doris Jones
Section 3. The following are hereby appointed as chief election
inspectors:
Election District No. 5: Mary King
Election District No. 4: Carole Pfeister
Election District No. 3: Marie Bryan
Election District No. 2: Ann Lubniewski
Election District No. 1: Lucille Weiler
Section 4: The following named qualified voters of said School
District are hereby appointed as assistant clerks for each Election
District of said Annual Meeting and Election:
Election District No. 5: Ada Rausch
Election District No. 4: Pearl Dumont
Election District No. 3: Alverta Champagne
Election District No. 2: Jane Gettel
Election District No. 1: June Bartol
Section 5: Each inspector of election and assistant clerk appointed
for said Annual Meeting and Election, as herein provided, shall be
entitled to compensation for each day actually and necessarily spent
on the duties of his/her office. The Clerk of said School District
is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of
appointment to the persons herein respectively appointed as
permanent chairman, inspectors of election and assistant clerks for
said Annual Meeting and Election.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
TRANSPORTATION APPEAL – STROUT ROAD & PLANK ROAD G2f
5:2 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the
Board moved to approve the petitioners’ transportation re-quest.
Jacob Billig – yes Eugene Nesin - yes
Richard Feller – no Robert Stewart - yes
Susan Horton - yes Alyce Van Etten – no
Vivian Liff – yes
BIDS G2g
6:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board
approved the attached bids for: Grounds Supplies, Paint & Painting
Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Plumbing Supplies, Lumber & Misc.
Building Materials & Supplies.
REJECTION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION BID
G2h
6:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education
CORRESPONDENCE H Debbie Stave’s Retirement – May 20, 2006
JoAnn Gesvantner’s Retirement – June 10, 2006
SCSBA – Annual Dinner Meeting – May 25, 2006
2006 NYSSBA Convention
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ia Compliance with Section 1708 of New
York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Ib May 4, 2006 – Public Budget Hearing (prior to regular meeting)
RJK Middle School Cafeteria, 7:00 P.M.
Ic May 4, 2006 – Regular Board Meeting following Budget Hearing, RJK
Middle School Cafeteria, 7:00 P.M.
Id May 16, 2006 – Annual Budget Vote – 8 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Ie May 16, 2006 – Regular Board Meeting – RJK Middle School Library,
7:00 P.M.
If Use of Website
Ig HS/MS Sign
Ih Roof Update
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS J Susan Purcell regarding contingent budget
impact
ADJOURNMENT K
6:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board
adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
