REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – JULY 20, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 5:40 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller,
Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese (arrived 8:30 P.M.), Alyce Van Etten

Absent: Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart

Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official

President Van Etten called the meeting to order at 5:40 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:42 P.M. to discuss particular personnel matters.
7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board returned to regular session at 8:33 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS B There were the following questions and comments from the public:
Chris Benson – request to reconsider Burke transportation.

Anthony Longo – request for Board of Education to reconsider Burke
Transportation

Al Leibowitz – Budget item questions and suggestions to monitor expenditures.

Chris Benson – questioned whether law exists that H.S. students are not allowed to ride with elementary.

Kathy Labuda – questioned pick up location for her child for next year.

Mr. Nastro – is this private school issue a new law

Guy Jollie – questioned pick up point for child for next year

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE C Jesse Campanaro, student board member, was absent.

PRESENTATION -
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROPOSAL
D Ms. Gladys Baxter, School Business Official, presented a Financial Management System Proposal.

AMENDMENT OF AGENDA 7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board amended the agenda to include as Item F.2.O Approval of the New Financial Management System.

MINUTES Ea 7:0
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by John Pavese, the Board approved the Minutes of July 11, 2006

TREASURER’S REPORT Eb
7:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by John Pavese, the Board approved the attached Treasurer’s Report for the month ending June 2006.
OLD BUSINESS F1 There was no old business.
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PERSONNEL F2a Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff,
the Board of Education, approved the following personnel items:

MODIFICATION RETIREMENT ACTION Whereas the Monticello Central School District needs the services of Mrs. Diane Lee, Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools throughout the summer of 2006,

Whereas Mrs. Lee has agreed not to take her vacation entitlement before the date of her retirement (August 31, 2006),

Be it hereby resolved by the Board of Education that Mrs. Diane Lee, in lieu of taking her vacation leave of 20 days between the date of her retirement and the date of her resignation for the purpose of retirement, the Board hereby approves payment of any unused vacation days up to the maximum of 20 vacation days to be paid to her on her last day in the district, August 30, 2006.

Be it further resolved, that the notice requirement for notification by Mrs. Lee of intent to retire by January 1 of the previous year is hereby waived.

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 Ashcraft to a probationary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions, effective January 26. 2006 to January 26, 2009, at a salary of $37,561, replacing Amanda Craig.
 
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 Connie M. Avery-Cheng to a one year position in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007,at a salary of $37,561, replacing Julie Furman.

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 Greg D’Ambrosio to a probationary position as Middle School Assistant Principal, effective July 21, 2006 to July 21, 2009, at a salary of $81,000, replacing Christine Daniels-Acevedo.

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 Joseph H. Ebeling to a one year position in the Academic Tenure Area – Physical Education, effective September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, at a salary of $42,290, replacing Douglas Murphy.

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 Delora Wisniski to a probationary appointment in the Elementary Tenure Area, effective September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2008, at a salary of $38,488, replacing Erin Mentnech.

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 Laura Steinberg to the position of Attendance Clerk at a salary of $22,000 per year for 7.5 hours per day and 217 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than eight weeks but not more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Therese McGrath, to be effective September 1, 2006.

RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER F2b
7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board accepted the resignation of John Pavese, with regret, effective August 1, 2006.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION F2c
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Eugene Nesin,
the Board of Education, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES F2d There were no CPSE Services.

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC SUPPLY BID (FALL) F2e
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of
Education approved the attached Interscholastic Athletic Supply Bid (fall).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BID F2f
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
approved the attached Physical Education Bid.

MUSIC SUPPLY BID F2g
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board approved the attached Music Supply Bid.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPLY BID F2h
7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the
Board approved the attached Technology Department Supply Bid.

ADJUSTMENT IN AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR EQUIPMENT THRESHOLD F2i
7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board moved to adjust the amount of the equipment threshold from $300. to $1,000.
APPROVAL OF MTA STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT F2j
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board approved the attached MTA Stipulation of Settlement.

REVISED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER F2k
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board moved to approve the Audit Committee Charter as presented.

SUBSTITUTE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2006-2007 F2l
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese , the Board
approved the attached substitute salary schedule for 2006-2007.

APPROVAL OF SUPT. CONFERENCE & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP F2m
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the attached Superintendent Conference and Professional Membership.
APPROVAL OF STIPULATION AGREEMENT F2n
7:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board approved the attached stipulation agreement #72006.

APPROVAL OF NEW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM F2O
7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the attached new financial management system.
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 Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, August 24, 2006, RJK Middle School Library, 7:00 P.M.
Hc Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2006-2007 (tentative)
Hd HS/MS Sign
He Method by which to fill Board vacancy
Hf Establishment of a Board Facilities Committee
Hg Establishment of Board Press Liaison
Hh School District Safety Plan
Hi Board of Education Contact Information for 2006-2007
Hj Releasing Student Information to Military Recruiters

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS I Al Leibowitz – does Racino contribute funds to the district; excess equipment
Beth Lauri – complimented everyone, especially Ms. Casey, on the responses to Burke issue concerns

EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:0 Upon motion by John Pavese, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education went into Executive Session at 10:02 P.M. to discuss a specific personnel matter.

7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board returned to regular session at 11:39 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT J
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board adjourned at 11:44 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice, District Clerk

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