REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 19, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School Cafeteria
7:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
A. Present: Alyce Van Etten, Eugene Nesin, Vivian Liff, Robert Rosengard, Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad, Jacob Billig, Robert Stewart, Richard Feller, Jesse Campanaro (arrived at 7:40 p.m.)

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

Absent:

President, Alyce Van Etten, called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION OF BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE BY DISTRICT CLERK B. Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Board of Education member, Liza Glick

BOARD AWARDS
C. Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent, and Jesse Campanaro, Student Board member, presented staff, student, and community members Board of Education Awards.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Richard Feller at 8:03 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 8:38 p.m. by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
D. Cherise Barasch – Teacher at Cooke Elementary School. Advised the Board about a recent possible health concern at Cooke Elementary School regarding food preparation.

PRESENTATION
E. Cathryn Tisenchek, Regional Associate of NYSED, Denise Shaffer, Director of SETRC, and Edward Escobar, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services, gave the Board of Education a presentation on the Special Education Focus Review.

BOARD REPORT OUT
F. Jesse Campanaro gave a report on student activities at the High School and introduced the 2007-2008 Student Board Member, Taylor Fasce, to the Board.

Dr. Patrick Michel gave a report on the Boys & Girls Club Fund Raising Dinner. Over $20,000 was raised. Along with the $93,000 Grant, the Boys & Girls Club’s Budget will be covered.

CONSENT AGENDA
G.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.

G.1 G.1.a. Minutes of June 7, 2007
G.1.b. Minutes of June 12, 2007

G.2. G.2 PERSONNEL

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 Ashley Heins to the temporary position of Tenure Area, Science, Step 2, at a salary of $39,643, pro-rated, per year, effective 2007 – 2008 Academic year, replacing Jennifer Doughty.

G.2.b. RESIGNATION
Justin Leonard, Special Education Teacher at the High School wishes to resign effective August 31, 2007.

G.2.c. RESIGNATION
Raymond Kelly, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Mathematics teacher, wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement, effective July 1, 2008. Raymond Kelly is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teacher’s Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiate Agreement for which he is eligible.

G.2.d. 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 Kellie Stadler-Ross to the temporary position of Tenure Area, English, Step 1, at a salary of $39,177, pro-rated, per year, effective 2007 – 2008 Academic year, replacing Evan Yavne.

G.2.e. PROBATIONARY 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 Connie Avery-Cheng to the probationary position of Tenure Area, Elementary, Step 2, at a salary of $39,643, pro-rated, per year, effective 2006 – 2009 Academic year, replacing Colleen Cooke.

G.2.f. APPROVAL OF HEAD TEACHERS
As per attached list.

G.2.g. APPROVAL OF 6-8 SUMMER ACADEMY STAFF
As per attached list.

G.2.h. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS – See G.2.f.

G.2.i. APPROVAL OF 6-12 SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF
As per attached list.

G.2.j. 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 Rosemarie Constable to the probationary position of Tenure Area, Mathematics, Step 2, at a salary of $40,623, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 year, replacing Danielle Mack.

G.2.k. 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 Edward L. Williams to the probationary position of Tenure Area, Science, Step 15, at a salary of $58,359, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 year, replacing Nicholas Gauthier.

G.2.l. 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 Brian S. Edwards to the probationary position of Special Tenure Area, Guidance Counselor, Step 4, at a salary of $43,344, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 year. New Position.

G.2.m. RESIGNATION
Douglas Murphy, High School Physical Education Teacher, wishes to resign effective June 30, 2007.

G.2.n. 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 Yesenia T. Kreeger to the probationary position of Staff Developer, Tenure Area, Elementary Education Pre K-6, Step 11, at a salary of $53,589, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 year. New Position

G.2.o. 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 Kerry Duke to the probationary position of Special Tenure Area, Special Education, Step 11, at a salary of $52,364, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 year. Replacing Jessiafaye Rittacco.

G.3. CSE SERVICES

G.4. CPSE SERVICES

G.5. Treasurer’s Reports – April 2007 & May 2007

G.6. Budget Transfers

G.7. Summer School Salaries – As per attached list.

G.8. Non-Union Support Staff Salary Increase – As per attached list.

G.9. Supervisor’s Staff Salary Increases – As per attached list.

G.10. Tax Certiorari Reserve

G.11. Budget Adjustment

ACTION ITEMS
H.
H.1. Old Business

H.2. New Business
9:0 H.2.a. DISTRICT LEVEL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN – SECOND READING
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the District Level Emergency Response Plan – Second Reading.

9:0 H.2.b. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ADMINISTRATION
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution Recognizing Administration.

9:0 H.2.c. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the Acceptance of Gift.

9:0 H.2.d APPOINTMENT OF SANDRA JOHNSON-FIELD AS PRINCIPAL OF GEORGE L. COOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, 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 Sandra Johnson-Fields to the position of Tenure Area, Principal, at a salary of $100,000 pro-rated, per year, effective July, 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010.

9:0 H.2.e LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MONTICELLO ADMINISTRATORS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION (MASA)
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Letter of Agreement Between the Monticello Central School District and MASA.

9:0 H.2.f. NOMINATION FOR NYSSBA AREA 9 DIRECTOR: RICHARD FELLER
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Nomination for NYSSBA Area 9 Director – Richard Feller.

9:0 H.2.g. PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Jacob Billig, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,

Approved Part One – As per attached list.
Tabled Part Two - As per attached list.
Approved Part Three - As per attached list.
Denied Part Four - As per attached list.

Of the Private Transportation Request.

9:0 H.2.h. STIPEND APPROVAL
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education, resolved, that the Board of Education of the Monticello Central School District, approves the Side Letter of Agreement between the District and the Monticello Teacher’s Association relative to the payment of a stipend to Mary Truesdell, a tenured teacher, in the amount of $6,379, which is on file with the District Clerk.

CORRESPONDENCE
I. Alyce Van Etten will provide copies of correspondence for next Agenda packets

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION J.1 Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Almost complete. Two remaining facility sections, Middle School and High School will be complete next week.

J.2. Public Relations – A committee meeting will be set up in the near future.

J.3. Facilities Committee – Roof repairs will begin again once schools ends.

A new sign will be installed at the entrance of the High School

J.4. K-12 Curriculum Audit – Kathleen Pagano-Fuller outlined the next steps for the K-12 Curriculum Audit. Explained the curriculum priorities and the future plans for Professional Development.

J.5. Registration for NYSSBA – The Board of Education members were advised to register early for the October NYSSBA conference.

J.6. Newspaper Articles – Patrick Michel offered an explanation of two recent newspaper articles: “Parental Permission not Required for Police to Question 16 Year Old” & “Parents of Disabled Child not Entitled to Reimbursement”.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
K. None

ADJOURNMENT
L. Motion to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Tara Buckstad.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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