REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 19, 2007
Location: Chase Elementary School
7 p.m.

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

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

Absent: Jesse Campanaro

President, Alyce Van Etten, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert Rosengard at 6:01p.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 7:00 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller.

President, Alyce Van Etten, after a twelve minute recess, called the meeting back to order at 7:12 p.m. (Pledge to Flag)

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. Alvin Spargo – Wondered if security cameras will ever be installed at Chase Elementary School.

Laura Thompson - – Wanted to discuss a particular staff member with the Board. Was advised to contact administration with concerns.

Matt Daitsman - Wanted to discuss a particular staff member with the Board. Was advised to contact administration with concerns.

Rosalie Wallis – Wanted to discuss the policy relating to public comments. The Board recommended that she contact the District Clerk to obtain a copy of the Board’s Public Policy.

Evan Yavne – Wanted to discuss his professional status with the Board. Was advised to contact Superintendent’s office to schedule an appointment.

David Schenk - Wanted to discuss a particular staff member with the Board. Was advised to contact administration with concerns.

BOARD REPORT OUT
C. Richard Feller – Recently attended the National School Boards Conference. He reported out that the conference was extremely positive. Thousands of Superintendent’s from all over the United States were in attendance. Recommended that our District sponsor our Superintendent to attend next year’s conference.

PRESENTATIONS
D. WELLNESS REPORT – Mr. Ken Garry, Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics presented to the Board of Education an overview of what his Wellness Committee has achieved for this school year. The committee meets on a monthly basis. It has developed nutritional and exercise programs for the students. Is developing a survey instrument that the students can take on-line to learn the types of food they would like to see included on the lunch menu. Noted that the committee would like to encourage healthier foods to be introduced to fund raising related activities.

CONSENT AGENDA
E.
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Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
Approved the Consent Agenda.
E.1.
E.1.a PERSONNEL

E.1.a. RESIGNATION
Mr. Scott Palermo, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2007.

E.1.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 Jean Miller to the temporary position of Senior Account Clerk at a salary of $26,000, per year for 71/2 hours per day and 260 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of no less than 8 weeks but no more than 26 weeks with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Doreen Huebner, to be effective 4/23/07.

E.2.b. CSE SERVICES

E.2.c. CPSE SERVICES

ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business –
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F.1.a. District Budget
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the 2007-2008 Budget in the amount of
$69,509, 716.
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Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board moved to have a separate proposition for 3 replace-ment buses at a cost of $303,000.
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F.1.b. Property Tax Report Card
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Property Tax Report Card.
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F.1.c. Minutes of March 29, 2007
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the March 29, 2007 minutes.

F.2. New Business

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F.2.a. REVISED POLICY MANUAL 1ST READING
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Revised Policy Manual 1st Reading.
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F.2.b. ELIMINATION OF COORDINATOR OF ELA 6-12
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Elimination of Coordinator of ELA 6-12.
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F.2.c. CREATION OF DIRECTOR OF ELA, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND LIBRARY EDUCATION K12
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Creation of Director of ELA, Social Studies and Library Education K12.
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F.2.d. APPOINTMENT OF THEODORE KUSULAS AS DIRECTOR OF ELA, SOCIAL STUDIES AND LIBRARY EDUCATION K12
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education, 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 Theodore Kusulas to the position of Tenure Area, Director of ELA, Social Studies and Library Education K12, at a salary of $105,000, pro-rated, per year, effective July, 1, 2007 to July 1, 2010.
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F.2.e. PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT EXTENSIONS
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, with Eugene Nesin opposing, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Probationary Appointment Extensions.

Vote count is as follows:
Robert Stewart Voting: Yes
Robert Rosengard Voting: Yes
Eugene Nesin Voting: No
Liza Glick Voting: Yes
Tara Buckstad Voting: Yes
Richard Feller Voting: Yes
Alyce Van Etten Voting: Yes
Jacob Billig Voting: Yes
Vivian Liff Voting: Yes

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F.2.f. ACCEPTANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION LOCATION
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, with Eugene Nesin opposing, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Acceptance of High School Graduation Location.

Vote count is as follows:
Robert Stewart Voting: Yes
Robert Rosengard Voting: Yes
Eugene Nesin Voting: No
Liza Glick Voting: Yes
Tara Buckstad Voting: Yes
Richard Feller Voting: Yes
Alyce Van Etten Voting: Yes
Jacob Billig Voting: Yes
Vivian Liff Voting: Yes

9:0 F.2.g. RESOLUTION TO HONOR DISTRICT SECRETARIES
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution to Honor District Secretaries.
F.2.h. FLOOD ASSESSMENT RELIEF ACT OF 2007
The Board of Education discussed the Flood Assessment Relief Act of 2007 and directed the President to write a letter indicating that the Board is not taking action at this time.

CORRESPONDENCE
G. Will be included in the May 3rd Board Agenda packet.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools – Will schedule next visit at the May 3, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

H.b. Policy Committee – The revised Policy manual’s 1st reading was approved at the April 19, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

H.c. Audit Committee – Next meeting will take place on May 15, 2007

H.d. Public Relations Committee – “Get the Vote Out” meeting will take place on April 25, 2007 @ 7:00 Middle School Library.

Superintendent has scheduled several Budget appearances at local community groups (e.g. Elks Club, etc.)

H.e. Facilities Committee & Excel Aid – Excel Aid information being mailed, as a flier, to the general public.

H.f. Focus Review for Special Education – Meeting this week was canceled. Next meeting will take place on April 23, 2007.

H.g. Duggan Elementary - 50% of the roof repairs have been completed. The District conveyed displeasure with the contractors for not getting all of the work done over the Spring break. During the recent heavy rains, leakage was kept to a minimum.

Cooke Elementary – All remains to be done is the flashing and clean up.

H.h. Sullivan County School Boards Annual Dinner Meeting – May 23, 2007 at the Kings Catering in Livingston Manor.

H.i. Mid-Hudson School Study Council Annual School Board Institute Dinner Meeting - May 31, 2007 at the Inn at Central Valley

H.j. International Center for Leadership in Education – Conference will be held June 30, 2007 through July 3, 2007 in Washington, DC.

A District team of teachers will be attending this conference. Board of Education members discussed having a Board member be included in the team.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Judy Buffa – Asked the Board if Budget information can be introduced to parents of children being registered for Kindergarten.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad at 9:40 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 10:15 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Richard Feller.

ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to come to adjourn at 10:16 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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