REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – MAY 16, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Cafeteria – 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig (arrived 7:17 P.M.), Richard Feller,
Susan Horton, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, John
Pavese (arrived 7:13 P.M.), Robert Rosengard
(left 9:10 P.M.), Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
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 7 p.m.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS B There were no questions and comments from the public.

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
C Student Board Member Joseph D’Abbraccio gave a report on student activities.

PRESENTATION
RJK MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT CARD
D1 Ms. Deborah Wood, Principal gave the RJK Middle School Report Card Presentation.
ART DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION D2 Mrs. Brenda Sywalski, Head Art Teacher, gave a report on the Art Department.

MINUTES Ea
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Susan Horton, the Board of Education approved the minutes of April 25, 2006, April 27, 2006 and May 4, 2006 as corrected.

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 of Schools, 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 Donavan Genas to a probationary position in the Academic Tenure Area – Math, effective September 1, 2006 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $44,723, replacing Harold Johnson.

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 Jessiafaye Rittacco to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective September 1, 2006 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $45,691, replacing Dorothy Stanton.

RESIGNATIONS Mrs. Colleen Cooke, Rutherford School Elementary Teacher, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2007, for the purpose of retirement. Mrs. Cooke is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

Mrs. Danielle Mack, RJK Middle School Mathematics Teacher, wishes to resign effective July 1, 2007, for the purpose of retirement. Mrs. Mack is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers’ Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible.

Mrs. Erin Mentnech, Rutherford School Elementary Teacher, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2006.

Mrs. Lillian M. Tighe, Coordinator of Foreign Language 6-12, wishes to resign from this position effective June 30, 2006.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2b
9:0

Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board approved the attached CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES F2c
9:0

Upon motion by Vivian Liff , seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board approved the attached CPSE Services.

CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

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

Hb Discussion of Metal Detectors and Policy – Dr. Michel

Hc Sullivan County School Boards Association Annual Dinner Meeting, Thursday, May 25 – Mr. Willy’s

Hd June 1, 2006 – Regular Board of Education Meeting – RJK Middle School Library – 7:30 P.M.; High School Report Card Presentation, Retirement dinner for district retirees, 6 P.M.

He June 15, 2006 – Regular Board of Education Meeting - Rutherford School – 7 P.M.; Rutherford/Cooke Schools Report Card Presentation

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I Sue Purcell - bus proposition language should specify “replacement”
Liza Glick – use child care council as contact for CPSE
Tara Buckstad – relationship early intervention services pro-grams
Deb Baunsenwein – MTA dinner dance June 9 retirees honored
Middle School Blood drive – June 16

EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by John Pavese, the Board went into Executive Session at 9:33 P.M. to discuss personnel.

8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board returned to regular session at 9:59 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT J
8:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by John Pavese, the Board adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk

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