REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 3, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School cafeteria
7 p.m. Public Hearing
Regular Board meeting to follow

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, Jesse Campanaro, Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

Absent:

PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING – Began at 7:05 p.m. Ended at 8:44 p.m.
President, Alyce Van Etten, called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. Harry Brantz – Expressed his desire to see more students become more involved in government, e.g. higher attendance at the Board of Education meetings.

Yvonne Housman – Questioned the progress of Special Education. Would like to see better results.

BOARD REPORT OUT
C. Jesse Campanaro - gave a report on student activities at the High School.

Alyce Van Etten – gave a report on Boys and Girls Club and the up coming Dinner Dance.

Robert Stewart – gave a report on the Sullivan County Community College administration partnership with the District.

Robert Stewart – gave a report on the Middle School Restructuring.

Robert Stewart – gave a report on the State Auditors now working in Central Office.

ACTION ITEM 9:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard to move items D.2.g. and D.2.j. from the Consent Agenda to be discussed in Executive session.

CONSENT AGENDA
D.
9:0
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Approved the Consent Agenda.
D.1.
D.1.a. Minutes of April 17, 2007 – As amended – to indicate the names on the split votes.
D.1.b. Minutes of April 19, 2007 – As amended – to indicate the names on the split votes.
D.2.
D.2.a. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Linda Hulse, English Teacher at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, requests a leave of absence for Family Sickness effective April 17, 2007 to May 29, 2007.
D.2.b. RESIGNATION
Kimberly Hunt, High School Business Education Teacher wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 10 ½ years of service in the District effective August 31, 2007.
D.2.c. 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 Anthony DiToto to the position of Driver Mechanic at a salary of $18.00 per hour for 8 hours per day and 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus Driver/Mechanic contract, replacing Robert Schoch, to be effective 5/07/07.
D.2.d. 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 Sonia N. Agosto to the position of Cleaner at a salary of $21,000 per year for 8 hours per day and 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with benefits as per the Custodial contract, replacing Fred Peterson, to be effective 2/19/07.
D.2.e. RESIGNATION
Jodi Gonzalez, Special Education Teacher’s Aide wishes to resign effective May 11, 2007.
D.2.f. RESIGNATION
Suzanne King, Teacher’s Aide at the Cooke Elementary School wishes to resign effective May 25, 2007.
D.2.h. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Kim Rock, Attendance Clerk at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, requests a maternity leave as per the Family Medical Leave Act effective May 19, 2007.
D.2.i. RESIGNATION
William Greene, Cooke Elementary School Principal, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2007.
D.2.k. RESIGNATION
Robert Schoch, Driver/Mechanic, wishes to resign effective April 30, 2007.

D.3. CSE SERVICES

D.4. CPSE SERVICES

D.5. EXCESSED ITEMS

D.6. PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT EXTENSION

ACTION ITEMS
E.1. Old Business - None
E.2. New Business
9:0
E.2.a. REVISED POLICY MANUAL 2ND 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 2ND Reading.
9:0
E.2.b. RESOLUTION TO HONOR SCHOOL NURSES
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution to Honor School Nurses.
9:0
E.2.c. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION PERSONNEL
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution Appointing Election Personnel.
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E.2.d. GROUNDS SUPPLIES BID, PLUMBING SUPPLIES BID, PAINT AND PAINTING SUPPLIES BID, LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES BID, ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES BID
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved to table the Grounds Supplies Bid, Plumbing Supplies Bid, Paint and Painting Supplies Bid, Lumber and Building Supplies Bid, Electrical Supplies Bid until the May 15, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
9:0 E.2.e. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS/FITNESS ROOM
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Award of Construction Bid/Fitness Room.
9:0
E.2.f. APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the appointment of Registrars.
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E.2.g. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER FOR STUDENT CASE NO. 25981
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution to Appoint Impartial Hearing Officer for Student Case No. 25981.
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E.2.h. RESOLUTION TO ALLOW BOARD MEMBER TO APPOINT IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved to remove the Resolution to Allow Board Member to Appoint Impartial Hearing Officer.

CORRESPONDENCE
F. Given to Central Office
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION G.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools – Central Office will be visited on May 8, 2007. Bus garage, St. John’s Street, Middle School and Summerville Field be done in June 2007.

G.b. Policy Committee – Plaque was presented to Robert Stewart, recognizing him for his diligent work editing the Policy.

Awaiting materials to have it “officially” printed.

Is in touch with a Policy Plus Service, which is an on-line publishing company. The District will get software to upload changes. Will enable the District to cross reference any policy through NYSSBA.

G.c. Audit Committee – Had an entrance meeting with the State Auditors. State Auditors has requested members of the Board of Education to drop into Central Office and meet them while they are here.

G.d. Public Relations Committee – Committee met last week. Superintendent will be attending several local organizations during their regular meetings to discuss the Budget. Kiwanis club meeting will take place on May 7th.

G.e. Facilities Committee & Excel Aid – A report from John Stiles has been received. Recent bad weather has delayed completion of the Duggan School Roof. Completion will be done over the summer.

G.f. Focus Review for Special Education – In the final stages. State Education Dept. is working on an Action Plan with regard to the funds used for students with special needs.

G.g. Boys and Girls Club Dinner Dance - Will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., at The Lodge at Rock Hill, NY.

G.h. School Board Elections – The School Board election candidates were announced. Liza Glick (present), Richard Feller (present), Yvonne Housman (present), and Vincent Gilmore (absent).

G.i. Whiffle Ball Tournament – Will take place on Friday, June 1st. Donations are $5.00 per player. Proceeds will go to the MTA Spear Fund.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
H. Harry Brantz – Expressed his concern with regard to lack of student discipline in school, home and on the street.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Rosengard at 9:41 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 10:38 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Liza Glick.

ACTION ITEMS
D.2
D.2.g. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Tina Mapes, High School Typist requests an unpaid leave of absence effective May 7, 2007 to May 25, 2007.
8:0:1
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, with Eugene Nesin abstaining, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent denied Tina Mapes request for Leave of Absence.

Vote count is as follows:
Robert Stewart Voting: Yes
Robert Rosengard Voting: Yes
Eugene Nesin Voting: Abstaining
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
D.2.j. TERMINATION
Ashley Bishop, Teacher’s Aide at the Rutherford Elementary School effective April 30, 2007

Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Robert Stewart, with Eugene Nesin abstaining, the Board of Education approved the termination of Ashley Bishop, as recommended.

ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to come to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Tara Buckstad.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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