REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – November 2, 2006
Location: Cooke Elementary School cafeteria – 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL
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Present: Jacob Billig (left at 11:11 pm), Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Jesse Campanaro
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official, Mary Buchholz, Board Clerk
Absent: Alyce Van Etten – Arrived at 10:30 pm

Vice President, Robert Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M.

Recognition of the Board

In honor of National School Boards Week, Dr. Michel presented each member of the Board with a certificate of recognition and a pen.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Sue Purcell – Announced an EPIC Forum meeting on Monday.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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Student Representative Jesse Campanaro was present.

PRESENTATION

Middle School Restructuring

Special Education

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Deborah Wood, Principal of the Middle School, gave an update on
the Middle School Restructuring Status report. Restructuring meetings held on a monthly basis.

Scott Palermo – Special Education. Reported on the difficulties with students making the grade.

Finance Manager
D2 Gladys Baxter - Gave an update on the new accounting software, Finance Manager.

MINUTES
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8:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the minutes of October 19, 2006 as amended, to include the Oat of Office of Superintendent of Schools to Dr. Patrick Michel, given by District Clerk, Mary Ryan-Buchholz.

OLD BUSINESS
F1a
None

PERSONNEL
F2a
8:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Jacob Billig,
the Board of Education, approved the following personnel items:
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
REVISED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

F2a
Mr. Jason Doyle requests a leave of absence from his position as ESL Teacher, in order to accept the position of Interim Middle School Assistant Principal, from October 27, 2006 until further notice.

Mr. Rafael A. Marquez, High School Assistant Principal, requests an unpaid leave of absence for military service, effective November 10, 2006 until June 30, 2007.

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 Janet Baker to the position of Database Clerk at a salary of $21,500 per year for 7 ½ hours per day, 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the secretarial contract, new position, to be effective 10/30/06.

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 Sean G. Cummings 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 James Johnson. 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 revises the appointment of Karen Pinder to the position of Secretary III at a salary of $28,000 per year for 7 ½ hours per day, 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Jeanne Devoe, to be effective 10/03/06.

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 Sonia Rosa to the position of Special Services Senior Typist at a salary of $27,000 per year for 7 ½ hours per day, 260 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of not less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Darlene Loiacono, to be effective 10/03/06.

RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT 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 Jason Doyle to the temporary position of Interim Middle School Assistant Principal, at a salary of $82,000 per year, prorated, to be effective October 27, 2006 until further notice, replacing Alfred Heins.

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 WendySue Silvernail to the temporary position in the Academic Teaching area of English as a second language, at a salary of $42,317 per year, prorated, effective November 20, 2006 until further notice.

POSSIBLE TENURE RECOMMENDATION PROFILE Sabrina Graham – Academic Tenure Area – Social Studies –
Grades 7 - 12

CSE SERVICES
F2b
8:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education approved the attached CSE Services.


CPSE SERVICES
F2c
8:0
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the attached CPSE Services.

EXCESSED ITEMS
F2d
8:0
Upon motion Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board approved the Excessed Items.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS: MORDIN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
F2e
7:0:1
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Liza Glick, Vivian Liff abstained, the Board of Education approved the Acceptance of Gifts: Scholarship awards.

CORRECTION OF TAXES
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8:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education approved the Correction of Taxes.

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER
F2g
8:0:
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, approved the Change Order # EC-01 – Canale Electric Corp., for the amount of $22,700.00

RESOLUTION REGARDING OUR TEACHERS
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8:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved The Resolution of Recognition of our Teachers.

APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT MOVING EXPENSES
F2i
8:0
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education approved the Superintendent’s moving expenses, as included in the quote provided.

PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
F2j
8:0
With the motion to modify the existing amendment to include a list of previous students requesting transportation to Burke High School, by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad.

CORRESPONDENCE
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Robert Stewart distributed mail to board members.

At 9:00 p.m., Robert Stewart called for a 5 minute break.

At 9:07 p.m., the Board of Education meeting was called back into order by Robert Stewart.

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

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Policy Committee – Good progress. Next meeting is scheduled for December 5th, @ 5:00 p.m. in the Middle School Library.

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Audit Committee – Will meet 11/09/06 at 5:00 p.m with newly appointed internal auditors. Will welcome Monica and a student from the finance academy.

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Public Relations Committee – Next meeting 11/09/06 @ 6:00 p.m. at Central Office conference room.

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Facilities Committee – Goals to set school temps at night to 60 degrees and 65 degrees during the day, in order to save fuel costs.

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Board Goals and Evaluation – Deferred.

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Demographic Study Proposal – At the next meeting, the whole proposal will be presented.

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CABC – Scheduled 2 meetings @ 7:00 p.m at local firehouses. Will schedule at least 3 more in the near future. Will be presented as a “Town Hall” discussion. Present the positive side of approving the budget. Working on a web survey.

Hi Focus Review for Special Education – Met with State Education people. No money to “Plan the Plan”.

Hj
NYSSBA: Resolutions for Convention – Recommended resolutions passed. Robert Stewart will get summary to the Board of Education.

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Consent Agenda – Board was presented with a sample Consenting Agenda. Discussed its use for future meetings.

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Excel Aid – State Aid work. Met with Steve Spangler. Have a preliminary timeline to move forward. Will meet again in the near future.

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Recognition of New Bargaining Unit - Will contact AFSCME re: meeting.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Questions and Comments from the Public:

Ivonne Houseman – Wanted to know the tuition costs for a child to attend BOCES. Also questioned inclusion in elementary school level.

Marta Mangual - Wanted to know the status of the investigation.

Jody Bulaga – Concerns with understaffing of school monitors in the High School.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board voted to end public meeting and start their Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.

8:0
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education returned to regular session at 11:10 pm.

ADJOURNMENT
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7:1
Upon motion by , Robert Rosengard, seconded by Tara Buckstad, Robert Stewart abstained, the Board adjourned at 11:12 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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