Minutes
for October 19, 2006
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REGULAR
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING October 19, 2006
Location: Duggan School Cafeteria - 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A
Present: Jacob Billig, (arrived 8:30) Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller
(arrived 8:55), Liza Glick, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, Robert
Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Jesse Campanaro
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official, Mary Buchholz, Board
Clerk
President Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Dr. Patrick Michel was administered the Oath of Office, for
Superintendent of Schools, by Mary Buchholz, District Clerk.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B
Marsha Salton Thanked the Board for putting meeting announcements
into local newspapers.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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Student Representative Jesse Campanaro was present.
MINUTES
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7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved
the minutes of October 5, 2006 as amended.
TREASURERS REPORT
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7:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin the Board
of Education approved the Treasurers Report for month ended
September 30, 2006.
OLD BUSINESS
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None
PERSONNEL
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7:0
7:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, approved the following personnel items:
Second Vote: Motioned by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff,
approved the following personnel items:
RESIGNATION
F2a
Termination of Silverio Diaz, Cleaner, effective September 4, 2006.
His brother, who works for the district, informed the district that
Silverio will not be returning from Columbia.
F2a
Ms. Linda Dempsey, wishes to resign from her position as Hall
Monitor to accept a position as Special Education Aide, effective
October 4, 2006.
APPOINTMENTS
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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 Brian A. Warming to the position of maintenance
mechanic at a salary of $33,500 per year, 260 days per year,
prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with
benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Jason Carnell to
be effective October 23, 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 Carmen M. Vives to the position of cleaner, at a
salary of $21,000 per year, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year,
prorated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with
benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Silverio Diaz. To
be effective September 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 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 Dale Malone to the position of Head
Cleaner/Custodian, at a stipend of $2,500 per year, 260 days per
year, prorated, for a probationary period of N/A with existing
benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Jim Knapp. To be
effective September 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 Eugenio Ruiz to the position of Lead Cleaner, at a
stipend of $1,250 per year, 260 days per year, prorated, for a
probationary period of N/A with existing benefits as per the
custodial contract, replacing Dale Malone, to be effective September
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 Sean Cummings to the position of Lead Cleaner at a
stipend of $1,250 per year, 260 days per year, prorated, for a
probationary period of N/A with existing benefits as per the
custodial contract, replacing Luis Ferrer, to effective September 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 Andrea Peaks to the position of Food Service Helper
at a salary of $10.16 per hour for 6 hours per day, 185 days per
year, prorated, for a probationary period of 45 work days with
benefits as per the Cafeteria Contract, replacing Heidi Kennedy, 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 Carmenza Castro to the position of Food Service
Helper at a salary of $10.16 per hour for 6 hours per day, 185 days
per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 45 work days with
benefits as per the Cafeteria Contract, replacing vacancy, 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 David Wright to the position of Head
cleaner/Custodian at a stipend of $2,500 per year, 260 days per
year, prorated, for a probationary period of N/A with existing
benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing Daryl Peaks, to be
effective 9/4/06.
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 Joel Reyes on a temporary basis to the position of
Cleaner/Groundsperson at a salary of $21,500 per year, 8 hours per
day, 260 days per year, prorated for a probationary period of N/A
with benefits as per the custodial contract, replacing David Wright,
to be effective 9/4/06.
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 Gil Geovanny on a temporary basis to the position of
Cleaner at a salary of $21,500 per year, 8 hours per day, 260 days
per year, prorated, for a probationary period of N/A with benefits
as per the custodial contract, replacing Joel Reyes, to be effective
10/02/06.
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 Maria Montalvo to the position of Bus Monitor at a
salary of $7.25 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the
Director and 185 per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 60
work days with benefits as per the Bus Monitor contract, replacing
Pat Streimer, to be effective 9/6/06.
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 Maria Cruz to the position of Systems Operator at a
salary of $45,434 per year, for 8 hours per day, 260 days per year,
prorated, for a probationary period of no less than 8 weeks but no
more than 26 weeks with existing benefits as provided, replacing
Colleen Hough, to be effective 9/18/06.
CSE SERVICES
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7:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board
of Education approved the attached CSE Services.
CPSE SERVICES
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7:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.
EXCESSED ITEMS
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7:0
Upon motion Tara Buckstad, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board
approved the Excessed Items.
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS: EXXON MOBIL GRANTS F2e
7:0 Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board
of Education approved the Acceptance of Gifts: Exxon Mobil Grants
DISTRICT AIS PLAN
F2f
7:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the
Board of Education approved the Academic Intervention Services plan.
PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
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8:0:1
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, Eugene
Nesin abstained.
It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education of the Monticello
Central School District does hereby place employee # 101706a on
administrative leave with pay, effective October 17, 2006.
It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education of the Monticello
Central School District does hereby place employee # 101706b on
administrative leave with pay, effective October 17, 2006.
It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education of the Monticello
Central School District does hereby place employee # 101706c on
administrative leave with pay, effective October 17, 2006.
It is hereby resolved that the Board of Education of the Monticello
Central School District does hereby place employee # 101706d on
administrative leave with pay, effective October 17, 2006.
ACKNOWLEGEING RECEIPT OF EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT
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7:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of
Education approved Acknowledgement of receiving a copy of the
external audit report. Will be voted on November 16, 2006.
CORRESPONDENCE
G
Alyce Van Etten gave District Clerk received written correspondence.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ha Compliance with Section 1708 of New
York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Hb
Policy Committee Met 10/19/06. Good progress.
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Audit Committee 11/09/06 meeting at 5:00 p.m with newly appointed
internal auditors.
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Public Relations Committee Position paper.
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Facilities Committee Status quo.
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Board Goals and Evaluation Meeting 10/24/06 to discuss time
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Demographic Study Proposal Working with Paul Saversky.
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Board workshop planning Next meeting, October 24, 2006, 5 pm.
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CABC Moving forward on community recruitment.
Hj Focus Review for Special Education Preliminary meeting will be
in November. Will provide information following.
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NYSSBA: Resolutions for Convention Booth information received.
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Consent Agenda Grouping routine matters into one vote. Suggestions
were to have 2 Agendas to work with at the beginning. Saves time.
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EXCEL Aid State Aid work. Shared information from state. Meeting
on 10/23/06 with engineer to review process.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I Questions and Comments from the Public:
Gina Tillman Questioned status of the investigation of racial
e-mails.
Elaine Williams Concerns with racism in schools and impact.
Vince Gilmore Concerns with racism in schools and impact.
Stephanie Jackson Concerned with racism in school and the impact
on her child.
Jesse York Concerned with racism in schools and the impact of lack
of minority representation of staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the
Board voted to end public meeting and start their Executive Session
at 9:25 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
9:0
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the
Board of Education returned to regular session at 10:55 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT J
Upon motion by , Robert Rosengard, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board
adjourned at 10:56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary
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Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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