REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING –
APRIL 6, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig (left 7:05 P.M.),
Richard Feller,
Susan Horton (left 10:36 P.M.), Vivian Liff,
Eugene Nesin, John Pavese, Robert Stewart,
Alyce Van Etten
Absent: Robert Rosengard, Joseph D’Abbraccio
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools (left at
10:45 P.M.)
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent (left at
10:45 P.M.)
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official (left at
10:45 P.M.)
President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were no questions and comments.
BOARD AWARDS
C The following presentations of Board of Education Recognition
Awards were made:
Commitment to the Children of the District: Ms. Deborah Wood
Commitment to the Children of the District: Mr. Ken Garry
Girls Varsity Ski Team Student Scholar Athletes: Rebecca Concors,
Rachael Huffman, Maria Pavese, Kristen Van Hage, Brittany Beckmann,
Joanna Goldfarb, Janelle Slutsky, Jaclyn Bunce, Devinne Depuy,
Maxine Hoffman, Jordan Kunis, Casey Zier.
Coaches: Scott Fitchett and Jim Bates
Janelle Slutsky: highest grade point average on the team with 100%
and State Meet Participation in Cross Country Skiing.
Kristen Van Hage: State Meeting Participant Alpine Skiing
Jaclyn Bunce: State Meet Participant Alpine Skiing
Joanna Goldfarb: State Meet Participant Cross Country Skiing
Girls’ Varsity Basketball Student Scholar Athletes: Jasmine Collier,
Nicole Fox, Brittney Morse, Iris Robinson, Santanya Snowden,
Te’neshia Washingtron, Tynessa Washington. (Note: Nicole Fox has a
99 grade point average, the highest on her team)
Coach: Karen Atack
Boys’ Varsity Ski Team Student Scholar Athletes: Jeffrey Brink,
Colin Bunce, Jared Goldstein, Richard Heins, Jason Lubniewski,
Anthony Poli, Ryan Sonnenschein. (Note: Jared Goldstein has a 99
grade point average, the highest on his team)
Coaches: Scott Fitchett & Steve Duarte
Outstanding Athletic Accomplishments: Boys Varisty Basketball Team
for being the OCIAA Division III Champions: Aaron Boyer, Brad
Cooper, Omar Diaz, Wayne Fletcher, Johnny Goodin, Michael Hughes,
Dior Jackson, Shane Jones, Micheale Normann, Justino Peredes, Eric
Walker, Michael Washington and Tyrone White (Note in particular Brad
Cooper for joining the 1000 point club)
Anthony Ng recently set a record for New Career Wins in Wrestling
Coaches: Head Coach Dick O’Neill and Assistant Coach Antonio Simmons
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D The student representative was not present.
PRESENTATIONS
E1 Gladys Baxter, School Business Official reviewed the proposed
budget for 2006-2007.
BENCHMARK PRESENTATIONS E2 The following Benchmark Presentations for
HS and MS were given:
Coordinator of Science 6-12 – Harold Grunenwald
Coordinator of English Language Arts 6-12- Betsie Green
Coordinator of Social Studies – Francis Devine
MINUTES Fa
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese, the
Board of Education approved the minutes of March 9, 2006, March 16,
2006 and March 23, 2006.
OLD BUSINESS
G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a
7:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Super-intendent,
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 Bastek to a temporary position in the
Academic Tenure Area – Mathematics, effective January 18, 2006 to
June 30, 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 Adele Kiss to an appointment as Teaching Assistant,
effective September 1, 2005, at a salary of $17,000, replacing
Joanne Richmond.
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board
approved the discontinuance of Patricia Janney, Special Subject
Tenure Area – Teacher of English as a Second Language, effective
June 30, 2006.
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese, the Board
approved the following to enter a JUUL Agreement for the 2006-2007
school year:
Lillian Tighe – Coordinator of Foreign Language – 6-12
Nicholas Gauthier – Academic Tenure Area – Science
APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton, the
Board appointed Dr. Patrick Mitchell as follows: effective July 1,
2006 Supt. Designee; effective September 1, 2006 Acting Supt.;
effective October 18, 2006 Supt. of Schools at a salary of $155,000
and benefits as per his contract.
Richard Feller – yes John Pavese - yes
Susan Horton – yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – yes Alyce Van Etten – yes
Eugene Nesin - yes
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
7:0
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
7:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approved the attached CPSE Services.
TENURE APPOINTMENTS G2d
7:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approved the following tenure appointments:
Megan Becker - Special Subject Tenure Area – Education
of Children with Handicapping Conditions - 9/1/06
Christina Cassesi - Elementary Tenure Area - 9/1/06
Paul David - Special Subject Tenure Area – Tech. Ed. 9/1/06
Francis Devine - Social Studies Coordinator 6-12 9/1/06
Amy Garrett - Academic Tenure Area – Art 9/1/06
Jamie Goodman - Elementary Tenure Area - 9/1/06
Denise Hugel - Elementary Tenure Area - 9/1/06
Shoshana Kaplan - Academic Tenure Area – Foreign Language – 9/1/06
Lauri McBride - Academic Tenure Area – Science 9/1/06
Elisa Mendels - Special Subject Tenure Area – School Social Worker –
9/1/06
Kathryn Riley - Elementary Tenure Area 9/1/06
Gernilee Schombs - Academic Tenure Area – English 9/1/06
William Stento - Academic Tenure Area – Science 9/1/06
Marjorie Sweet - Teacher of English as a Second Language 9/1/06
Dana Van Wart - Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children
with
Handicapping Conditions 9/1/06
Patricia Whipple - Elementary Tenure Area 9/1/06
ADOPTION OF 2006-2007 BUDGET G2e
7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education approved the adoption of the 2006-2007 Budget
in the amount of $64,141,695.
6:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board
moved to have a separate proposition for buses in the amount of
$376,000.
2006-2007 SCHOOL CALENDAR G2f
7:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the 2006-2007 School Calendar.
APPROVAL OF TELEPHONE WORK & EASEMENT – DUGGAN SCHOOL
G2g
7:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the telephone easement for the
Duggan School.
APPROVAL OF MHS AS EMERGENCY FACILITY G2h
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert Stewart,
the Board of Education approved the use of the Monticello High
School as an emergency evacuation facility for the Town of Thompson.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION BID G2i
7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education tabled the attached special transportation
bid.
PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
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7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Susan Horton,
the Board of Education approved the attached private school
transportation request for a student to St. Peter’s Regional School.
NON-UNION SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES
G2k
7:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin,
the Board of Education approved the salary adjustment for the
non-union support staff.
APPROVAL OF PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD
G2l
7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by John Pavese, the
Board approved the Property Tax Report Card.
PETITIONS
RECEIVED G2m
6:1 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by John Pavese,
the Board of Education moved to accept the petition received by the
voters that states “shall the term of each elected member of the
Board of Education …………….. and that said proposition be put on the
May 16 ballot.
Richard Feller – yes John Pavese - yes
Susan Horton – Yes Robert Stewart - yes
Vivian Liff – no Alyce Van Etten - yes
Eugene Nesin – yes
7:0 Upon motion by Susan Horton, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board
moved to accept the advice of counsel and return the petition to the
voters for additional information as stated in the original
correspondence and stipulated by the Commissioner of Edu-cation.
This petition was to request an increase in private school
transportation from 15 to 25 miles.
CORRESPONDENCE
H There was no correspondence.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ia Compliance with Section 1708 of New
York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Ib Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, April 27, 2006, Chase
School
Ic HS/MS Sign – replacement
Id 2005-2006 Board Goals
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J There were no questions and comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John
Pavese, the Board went into Executive Session at 10:45 P.M. for the
purpose of discussing particular personnel
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller,
the Board returned to regular session at 11:06 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT K
6:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
adjourned at 11:07 P.M.
