REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL
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Present: Jacob Billig, Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Jesse Campanaro
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Acting Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official


President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Monica Brennan – High School/Middle School drop off procedures – HIPPA compliance officer,
B.J. Gettel – Duggan School class size concerns

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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Student Representative Jesse Campanaro was present.

PRESENTATION –SURVEY FROM COMMUNITIES THAT CARES
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A presentation was given by Dr. Patrick Michel and Gladys Baxter regarding the Budget and where we stand and future projections.

The following Board Members agreed to be on the Citizens’ Advisory Budget Committee “CABC”: Jacob Billig, Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller, Vivian Liff

MINUTES
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9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the minutes of August 24, 2006, September 5, 2006 and September 7, 2006 as amended.

OLD BUSINESS
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There was no old business.

PERSONNEL
F2a
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, approved the following personnel items:

CHILD CARE LEAVE
F2a
9:0  
Mrs. Sue Rodriguez, Grade 1 teacher at Cooke School, requests a child care leave effective December 18, 2006 to February 22, 2007. Mrs. Rodriguez is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.

APPOINTMENTS
F2a
9:0  
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 Fioramonti to a probationary position in the Academic Tenure Area of Visual Arts, effective September 14, 2006 to September 14, 2009, at a salary of $37,561 (pro-rated), replacing Christopher Corwin.

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 Rosanne Greene to the position of Teacher Aide at a salary of $7.75 per hour for 6 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Eleanor Farmer, to be effective September 18, 2006.

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 Jack Halchak to a temporary position in the Special Subject Tenure Area – Technology Education, effective September 6, 2006 to September 15, 2006, at a daily rate of $399.89, replacing Christopher Corwin.

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 Stephanie Johnson to the position of Library Clerk at a salary of $8.31 per hour for 6 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of no less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Judith Barila, to be effective September 18, 2006.

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 Mary Ryan Buchholz to the position of Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent at a salary of $35,000. per year for 7.5 hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of no less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks, with benefits as provided, replacing Laura Mc Andrew, to be effective September 18, 2006.

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 Kelly Schadt to the position of Secretary to the High School Principal at a salary of $30,000. per year for 7.5 hours per day and 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of no less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks, with benefits as per the Secretarial contract, replacing Elaine Avery, to be effective September 25, 2006.

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 Catherine Smith to a temporary position of Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, at a salary of $17,901, replacing new position.

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 Marcelino Velazquez, Jr. to the position of School Monitor at a salary of $10.00 per hour for 6.5 hours per day and 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as provided contract, new position, to be effective September 25, 2006.

SALARY ADJUSTMENT
F2a
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board of Education approved the salary adjustment of school monitors.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
F2b
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board of Education approved the salary adjustment of school monitors.

CCPSE SERVICES
F2c
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.

EXCESSED ITEMS
F2d
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board approved the attached excessed items.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS
F2e
9:0
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the donation of a camcorder to the Chase School from Alvin Spargo.

RJ KAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING PLAN
F2f
9:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the RJ Kaiser Middle School Restructuring Plan.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SULLIVAN COUNTY BOCES & COMPONENT DISTRICTS
F2g
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Cooperative Agreement Sullivan County BOCES & Component Districts was tabled.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SUPPLY BID (WINTER ONLY)
F2h
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the Interscholastic Supply Bid (winter only).

2006-2007 CDEP
F2i
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education approved the CDEP plan.

Vivian Liff left at 9:37.

APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT EXTENSION
F2j
8:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education approved the Transportation Contract Extension to Rolling V Bus Corporation.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
F2k
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education denied the second Private School Transportation Request to Light and Life Christian School for 1 student requesting a location change.
Jacob Billig – yes
Tara Buckstad – yes
Richard Feller – yes
Liza Glick – abstained
Vivian Liff – yes
Eugene Nesin – no
Robert Rosengard – no
Robert Stewart- no
Alyce Van Etten - yes

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SULLIVAN COUNTY, INC. CONTRACT
F2l
8:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education approved the attached Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County, Inc. contract.

APPROVAL OF STIPULATION AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEE – 9/21/06
F2m
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education approved the Stipulation Agreement for Employee – 9/21/06.
Jacob Billig - yes
Tara Buckstad - yes
Richard Feller - yes
Liza Glick - yes
Vivian Liff - yes
Eugene Nesin - no
Robert Rosengard - no
Robert Stewart - no
Alyce Van Etten - yes

APPROVAL OF DATABASE CLERK POSITION
F2n
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board approved the Business Office Database Clerk position.

CORRESPONDENCE G There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
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Annual Visit to Schools
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MHSSC Excellence Awards Dinner, October 12, Anthony’s Pier 9
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Role of the District Clerk
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Policy Committee – October 19 at 5:00 p.m.
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Audit Committee – October 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
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Public Relations Committee
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Facilities Committee
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Board Goals and Evaluation
Hi
Demographic Study Proposal – next meeting
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Bargaining Unit Recognition Plan

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Questions and Comments from the Public: There were no questions and comments from the public.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education went into Executive Session at 10:55 P.M. to discuss and student matter and personnel issues.

Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education returned to regular session at 11:55 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT
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7:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board adjourned at 12:00 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk

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