REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – January 4, 2007
Location: Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Library – 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL
A. Present: Alyce Van Etten, Jacob Billig (arrived at 7:26 p.m.), Eugene Nesin, Robert Stewart, Vivian Liff (left at 8:50 p.m.), Richard Feller, Robert Rosengard (left at 8:50 p.m.)Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official, Mary Buchholz, District Clerk Absent: Jesse Campanaro, Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad

EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Robert Stewart, seconded by Richard Feller at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, or removal of a particular person or corporation. Motion to come out of Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard.

President, Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNITION AWARDS
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As Moderator, Ms. Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, presented a detailed description of each candidate’s achievements and handed each of them, as they were called, an award certificate. Alyce Van Etten presented Richard Feller with a NYS School Board Association Award.

PRESENTATION
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Benchmarks English and Math
1. Mr. Theodore Kusulas, Interim Assistant Principal of the High School, presented to the Board a qualitative look at the ELA Benchmark Assessments for Grades 9 through 12.
2. Deborah Wood, Principal of the RJK Middle School, and Nancy Kane, RJK Middle School Facilitator, each presented to the Board, a qualitative look at the ELA Benchmark Assessments for Grades 6 through 8.
3. Gary Furman, Director of Mathematics presented to the Board, a report on the Monticello Central School Districts Mathematics Report for January 2007.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
D. Elaine Ashman – Had questions concerning the new lunch line I.D. pre-paid card. Was told that on January 18, 2007, a presentation will be conducted for the Board of Education with regard to the new lunch card.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
E. Student Representative Jesse Campanaro was absent. No report was given.

ACTION ITEMS OLD BUSINESS
G1. Board of Education meeting minutes of November 16, 2006.
5:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, added G 1., G.2.f. and G.2.g. to the following Consent Agenda.

©ROUTINE MATTERS Consent Agenda
F.5:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following Consent Agenda items.Fa.Board of Education meeting minutes of December 7, 2006
Fb.Treasurer’s report – November 2006
G2a.
©PERSONNEL
G.2.a.RESIGNATION Mr. George Vanderzell, Director of Smaller Learning Communities, wishes to resign, effective November 23, 2006.
G.2.a.LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mrs. Amy Ross, Special Education Teacher at the High School, was granted an unpaid leave to January 3, 2007. She is now requesting an unpaid leave until June 26, 2007.
G.2.a.LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ms. Susan Bertolli, English Teacher at RJK Middle School, was granted a leave of absence due to illness effective October 30, 2006 to January 5, 2007 at the December 7, 2006 Board of Education Meeting. She is now requesting that her leave be extended to April 11, 2007.
G.2.a.CHILD CARE LEAVE Ms. Kathryn Riley, Grade 4 Teacher at Rutherford Elementary School, requests a child care leave effective March 1, 2007 to May 4, 2007. Ms. Riley is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.
G.2.a. 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 David Budinich to the position of School Monitor at a salary of $10.00 per hour for 6 ½ hours per day, and 185 days per year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as provided, replacing Linda Dempsey, to be effective, 11/27/2006.
G.2.a. APPOINTMENTResolved, 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 Liseski to the position of School Monitor at a salary of $10.00 per hour for 6 ½ hours per day, and 185 days per year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as provided, replacing Marcelino Velasqez, to be effective, 12/14/2006
G.2.a.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 Sandra Goodman to the temporary position of Special Education Teacher at a salary of $37,561 per year, effective January 4, 2007 to June 26, 2007, replacing Mrs. Amy Ross.
G.2.a.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 Rhonda Stofko as English Teacher at a salary of $37,561 effective January 8, 2007 through April 11, 2007, replacing Ms. Susan Bertolli.

G.2.b.©CSE SERVICES
G.2.c.©CPSE SERVICES
RESOLUTION TO HONOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND INTERPRETERS
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G.2.d.©EXCESSED ITEMS
G.2.e.Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the resolution to honor the teaching assistants and interpreters.
©G.2.f.INTERSCHOLASTIC SUPPLY BID - SPRING

CORRESPONDENCE
H. Was given to Central Office.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
I.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools – A walk through for the RJK Middle School will take place on January 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Ib. Policy Committee – Referred three policies to the committee and is awaiting a response.
Ic. Audit Committee – A meeting has been scheduled for January 23, 2007. It will be held in the RJK Middle School Library.
Id. Public Relations Committee – Next meeting will take place at Central Office on January 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Ie. Facilities Committee – With regard to the Duggan Elementary roof capping, work is still incomplete. Will advise other Board members of future actions against contractors.
If. Demographic Study Proposal – Southern Suffolk County BOCES will forward their information to Dr. Patrick Michel.
Ig. CABC – Dr. Patrick Michel proposes a letter of invitation go out to the public, asking them to join him on February 8, February 22, March 8, and March 22, 2007 to evening budget work sessions. These meetings will take place in the RJK Middle School Library from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Goal is to solicit as much community input into the budget process. As to date, approximately 40 community members have signed up.
Ih. Focus Review for Special Education – A report was submitted to the Board with regard to the Special Education Department’s visit to the Warwick, NY visit of November 20, 2006. Suggestions for the Monticello School District’s program was presented to the Board.
Ii. Management Study for Pupil Transportation - A management study was presented to the Board in a written report done by PTSI Senior Management Consultant, Dr. Richard R. Ahola. Dr. Ahola will come in and give a presentation, sometime in the near future. A press release regarding transportation will be presented. Future discussions will be disclosed.
Ij. Racino Money – A meeting took place with Aileen Gunther, Richard Feller and Dr. Patrick Michel. A breakdown of monies given to local municipalities was presented. Future negotiations for monies allocated to the MSCD remain to be negotiated between interested parties.
Ik. BOCES 2007-2008 Calendar - Was presented to the Board for the 2007 - 2008 Calendar year. New to the calendar is a Mid-Winter Recess for the week of February 18, 2008 to February 22, 2008.
Il.lm. ln. lo. lp.lq. Duggan Elementary School Roof – Due to work not completed on the roof by contractor, a request has been forwarded to MCSD’s attorney with regard to the contractors bond.Will be discussed during the Executive Session following the end of the Discussion segment. EXCEL Aid – With a $2.7 million leverage with the State, progress is moving forward to modernize the schools with wireless capability. The Business Office is working with the numbers. Dr. Patrick Michel proposed putting up safety fences for all of the Elementary Schools. Progress is moving forward. The next meeting will take place on January 25, 2007.The next meeting will take place on January 5, 2007.Robert Stewart requested that the Board approve his attendance at two Conferences to be held in Albany, NY. 1/11/07, the conference is in reference to Bullying. The 1/18/07 conference is reference to Public Education.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J. Questions and Comments from the Public: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
L.5:05:0 Upon motion to go into Executive Session with regard to discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation by, Richard Feller, seconded by, Robert Stewart at 11:12 P.M.Motion to come out of Executive Session at Richard Feller at 11:55 p.m., seconded by Jacob Billig.

ADJOURNMENT
K.5:0 Upon motion by, Richard Feller, seconded by, Eugene Nesin , the Board adjourned at 11:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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