REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – January 18, 2007
Location: Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Library – 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL A. Present: Alyce Van Etten, Jacob Billig, Eugene Nesin, Robert Stewart, Vivian Liff, Richard Feller, Robert Rosengard, Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad

Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official, Mary Buchholz, District Clerk

Absent:

EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:0 Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard at 5:30 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 6:55 p.m. by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin.

President, Alyce Van Etten called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

Alyce Van Etten called for a moment of silence in memory of Bernie Jacobs.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. Vernon Jordan – Asked the Board to consider having MCSD buses transport his children from Wurtsboro to Ellenville, to attend a private school.

Patrice Steigler – Questioned the status of the roofing issues at Duggan School.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
C. Student Representative Jesse Campanaro gave a report on student activities at the High School.

PRESENTATIONS
D.
1. Student Presentation Concerning Drivers Education – Students, Sarah DePuy and Katherine Gonzalez gave a Power Point presentation to the Board which highlighted the need for Monticello High School to have a Drivers Education program reinstated. Robert Green Chevrolet will donate a car if the program is accepted.

2. Kathy Kelley, Cafeteria Manager – Gave a presentation to the Board on the latest changes being made to daily breakfast and lunch menus.

3. Shelley Rossitto, Director of Technology gave a presentation of Monticello’s Technology Plan Highlights. The focus of the plan is to improve student, staff, and community ACCESS to technology. The presentation broke down the plan into categories such as inventory, current curriculum integration, curriculum and instructional planning, technical planning, projects and staffing.

©ROUTINE MATTERS
Consent Agenda
E.
9:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following Consent Agenda items.
Ea.
Board of Education meeting minutes of December 12, 2006 and January 4, 2007, as amended, listing Tara Buckstad as absent.
Eb.
Budget Transfers

ACTION ITEMS
F.2.a.
©PERSONNEL
F.2.a.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mrs. Linda Dollard, MEP Teacher at Chase and Cooke Elementary Schools, was granted a leave of absence for illness, effective October 4, 2006 to December 22, 2006. She is now requesting an unpaid leave of absence through the end of June 2007.
F.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 Christopher Russo to the temporary position of Coordinator of Leadership of Smaller Learning Community – Coordinator of Academies with a stipend of $8,000 through July 1, 2007.
F.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 Jeanine Nielsen to the temporary position of Coordinator of Leadership of Smaller Learning Community – Grant Coordinator with a stipend of $8,000 through July 1, 2007.
F.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 Daniel Berger to the temporary position of Coordinator of Leadership of Smaller Learning Community – Instructional Leader with a stipend of $8,000 through July 1, 2007.
F.2.a.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Requires immediate staffing needs for an American Sign Language Interpreter and a 1:0 Aide, to assist two students with disabilities.
F.2.b.
©CSE SERVICES
F.2.c.
©CPSE SERVICES
F.2.d.
©EXCESSED ITEMS
9:0
F.2.e.
PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the request for transportation to the Hudson Valley Area Seventh Day Adventist School in Ellenville was tabled for further discussion.
9:0
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the request for transportation to the Glory to God Christian High School was approved.
8:10
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, opposed by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the request for transportation to the Glory to God Christian High School was approved.

©F.2.f.
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the Acceptance of a Gift of $50 from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Horton, to be given to the Chase School Library, in memory of grandmother, Hazel Piper.

CORRESPONDENCE
G. Was given to Central Office.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ha. 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.

Hb. Policy Committee – Received back three policies. Next meeting is January 25, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. Drafts of the policies will be issued for adoption.

Hc. Audit Committee – A meeting has been scheduled for January 23, 2007. It will be held in the RJK Middle School Library.

Hd. Public Relations Committee – Last meeting was very productive. Discussed Budget communication with public and future press releases.

He. Facilities Committee – Using the Committee to help prioritize the way the EXCEL Aid monies will be spent. Community and Board of Education will give its input to help determine how the money will be spent.

Hf. Demographic Study Proposal – Southern Suffolk County BOCES -has not sent any information to date and have not returned phone calls placed there by Dr. Patrick Michel.

Hg. CABC – These meetings will take place in the RJK Middle School Library from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. First meeting is to be held on January 25, 2007. As to date, approximately 40 community members have signed up.

Hh. Focus Review for Special Education – Meeting was held on January 18, 2007. Concentration being made at the elementary levels. Sub committees will be formed. Has been working with EPIC.

Hi. Management Study for Pupil Transportation – Dr. Richard R. Ahola will be attending February 15, 2007 meeting.

Hj. Excel Aid – Using the Facilities Committee to help prioritize the way the EXCEL Aid monies will be spent. Community and Board of Education will give its input to help determine how the money will be spent.

Hk. Covey Training - Board was asked to read the first section of the Covey book to be prepared for discussion at the January 25, 2007 meeting. Will use the format to frame discussion.

Hl. Vision Building – On January 25, 2007, a meeting will be held to appoint people, from within the District, to the Health and Safety committee. Members of the committee will review and adopt a Health and Safety Policy for the District.

Hm. 22nd Annual Legislative Brunch, 2/10/07 – Sponsored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council and Bank of America. To be held at the Hotel Thayer at West Point on February 10, 2007. All Board members are welcome to attend.

Hn. Sullivan County School Boards Activities – The Sullivan County School Boards Association will hold a dinner meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School. The Annual Dinner of the SCSBA is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. The Outstanding Educator/Friend to Education award(s) will be given.

Ho. Request for Presentation to Board from Dr. Martin Handler, SCBOCES District Superintendent – Dr. Handler has requested to meet with the Board and give a short presentation about the 2007-2008 BOCES Services. This meeting will take place some time in January or February 2007.

Hp. Mid Year Superintendent Evaluation Form – The President of the Board, Alyce Van Etten, suggested that the Board use the same evaluation form as last year. Robert Stewart, will serve to collate information for review.

Hq. Nickelodeon – Dr. Patrick Michel received a phone call from Steve Lerner, a graduate of Monticello Central School District and now a Producer at Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon is looking to chronicle a student for nine months on-air and online as they pursue their own personal health and wellness goals. An open casting call will be announced if approved by the Board. The Board will review what the District Policy is concerning this.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
J. Questions and Comments from the Public:

Sue Purcell – Ask a question regarding MEP at Chase School. Would like to see the Board news linked to the community.

ADJOURNMENT
K. 9:0 Upon motion by, Robert Rosengard, seconded by, Tara Buckstad, the Board adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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