REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – October 5, 2006
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL
A Present: Jacob Billig, Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Vivian Liff (left at 9:50), Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard (left at 9:50), 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
B Sue Purcell – graduation at Bethel Woods and High School safety, fights, etc.
John Lacey – concern with school safety
Barbara Semonite – process of violent incident reports
Lisa Gavin – concern with school safety and fights in High School
Scott Palermo – response to school safety and rule enforcements
Judy Buffa – concern with High School safety, someone at door for volleyball games, breakfast, food running out during 4th and 5th period

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C Student Representative Jesse Campanaro was present.

MINUTES
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Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the minutes of September 21, 2006 as amended.

TREASURER’S REPORT
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9:0 Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education approved the Treasurer’s Report for month ended August 31, 2006.

OLD BUSINESS
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9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, approved the attached Cooperative Agreement Sullivan County BOCES & Component Districts.

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

RESIGNATION
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9:0 Ms. Betsie Green, Coordinator of English/Language Arts, Grades 6-12, wishes to resign effective immediately. The Superintendent is holding her for 30 days.
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9:0 Ms. Christine Rice, wishes to resign from her position as District Clerk effective October 9, 2006.

APPOINTMENTS
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Ms. Mary Ryan Buchholz appointed as Board Clerk effective October 6, 2006. She will receive a stipend of $2500. for this position.
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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 Lisett Blias to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $15.06 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Michelle Jahn to be effective September 6, 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 Dawn Clayton to a probationary position in the Tenure Area – Music Education, effective when school will release her, at a salary of $37,561. (prorated), replacing Stephen Dodge.

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 Hector Hernandez to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $15.06 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Tom Mulvey, to be effective September 6, 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 Michele Jahn to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $15.94 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing John Horvath, to be effective October 2, 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 Debbie Ledoux to the position of Teacher Aide at a salary of $7.75 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 per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Andrea Grastataro, to be effective October 4, 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 Melody McCoy to the position of Special Services Typist at a salary of $25,000. 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 Kim Dymond, to be effective October 10, 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 Thomas Mulvey to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $17.70 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Ron Brown, to be effective October 2, 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 Cieloregina Paese to the position of Contract Sub Bus Driver at a salary of $15.06 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Joe Strong, to be effective September 6, 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 Karen Pinder to the position of Secretary III at a salary of $27,000. 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 Jeanne DeVoe, to be effective October 3, 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 Tara Reiley to the position of Aide for students with physical needs at a salary of $8.25 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 per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Rachel Mc Bride, to be effective October 3, 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 Sonia Rosa to the position of Special Services Senior Typist at a salary of $26,000. 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 Darlene Loiacono, to be effective October 3, 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 Joseph Strong to the position of Contract Bus Driver at a salary of $15.94 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the Director, 185 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Julie Snowden, to be effective October 2, 2006.

CSE SERVICES
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Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES
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9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.

EXCESSED ITEMS
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9:0 Upon motion Tara Buckstad, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board approved the attached excessed items.

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT F2e
9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the attached Resolution Recognizing Our Transportation Department.

VOTING DELEGATE NYSSBA CONVENTION
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9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education approved the selection of Robert Stewart as voting delegate for NYSSBA Convention.
ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE NYSSBA CONVENTION 9:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education approved the selection of Vivian Liff as alternate voting delegate for NYSSBA Convention.

CORRECTION OF TAXES
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9:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education approved the attached correction of taxes.

DR. MICHEL JOINING SULLIVAN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP BOARD
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9:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education approved Dr. Michel Joining Sullivan County Partnership Board.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS
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9:0 Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved the donation of office desk and matching credenza from Mary Kenney.

INTERNAL AUDITOR
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Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education made a motion to add the appointment of the Internal Auditor to list of agenda action items.
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Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education made a motion approve Knack and Pavoff to provide the district’s Internal Audit function.

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 MHSSC Excellence Awards Dinner, October 12, Anthony’s Pier 9
Hc Policy Committee – October 19 at Duggan School, 5:00 p.m.
Hd Audit Committee – November 14 at Central Office, 5:00 p.m.
He Public Relations Committee – position paper to be sent – review current practice
Hf Facilities Committee – objective safe and healthy environment for staff and students.
Hg Board Goals and Evaluation
Hh Demographic Study Proposal – next meeting
Hi Board workshop to understand state reports
Hj Concord Response
Hk Kindergarten at Duggan
Hl CABC
Hm Transportation Distance Limits Consultant Proposal
Hn Focus Review for Special Education
Ho Dr. Michel’s Oath of Office

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education went into Executive Session at 10:35 P.M. to discuss personnel issues.
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Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education returned to regular session at 11:40 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT
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7:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board adjourned at 11:43 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice, District Clerk

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