Minutes for July 10, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
July 10, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School Library
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Alyce Van Etten, Eugene Nesin, Vivian Liff, Robert
Rosengard, Liza Glick, Robert Stewart, Tara Buckstad, Jacob Billig,
Richard Feller, Taylor Fasce´, Student School Board Member
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools (left at
10:00 p.m.) Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for
Student Learning (left at 9:30 p.m.), Gladys P. Baxter, School
Business Official (Left at 9:30 p.m.)Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District
Clerk
Absent: Tara Buckstad
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:54 p.m.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. None
BOARD REPORT OUT
C. Patrick Michel reported that he, and Kevin Dirth, Director of
Music met with officials from the Gerry Foundation with regard to
forming a partnership in music with Monticello Central School
District. The Gerry Foundation chose Monticello Central specifically
for this partnership. The foundation will continue to build this
partnership county-wide. One highlight of this partnership will
allow the Monticello students to assist with the professional
performances at Bethel Woods.
CONSENT AGENDA
D.
8:0 Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Vivian Liff, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
Approved the Consent Agenda, as revised.
D.1 D.1.a. Minutes of June 19, 2007 –
D.1.b. Minutes of June 28, 2007 – As amended.
D.2. D.2 PERSONNEL
D.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 Michele Brischoux to the probationary position of
Tenure Area, Special Education, at a salary of $42,209, pro-rated,
per year, effective September 1, 2007, replacing Brigitte Nesteroke.
D.2.b. 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 Katlyn La Grutta to the probationary position of
Tenure Area, Monticello Enrichment Program Step 2, at a salary of
$39,643 pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007, replacing
Cyrena DiCio.
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D.2.c. RESIGNATION
Tracie Moore, Special Education Teacher at the Rutherford Elementary
School wishes to resign effective August 1, 2007.
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 Carl Solomon to the probationary position of, Program
Evaluator, at a salary of $102,000 pro-rated, per year, effective
July 9, 2007. - Deferred
D.2.e. APPOINTMENT
Brigitte Nesteroke, Teacher on Special Assignment: Driver’s
Education, effective September 1, 2007.
D.2.f. 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 Dennis Browne to the position of School Safety
Monitor, at a salary of $15.00 per hour for 6.5 hours per day, and
185 days per year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work
days with benefits as per the provided contract, to be effective,
September 4, 2007, replacing Joe Liseki.
D.2.g. 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 Barbara Putzer to the position of Office Aide, at a
salary of $12.06 per hour for 6.5 hours per day, and 185 days per
year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work days with
benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, to be effective,
September 4, 2007, replacing vacancy by layoff.
D.2.h. 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 Heather Strauss to the position of Senior Typist, at
a salary of $27,000 per year for 7.5 hours per day, and 260 days per
year, prorated for a probationary period of not less than 26 weeks,
with benefits as per the Secretarial contract, to be effective,
August 1, 2007, replacing Mary Witowski.
D.2.i. 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 Kenneth Wojtak to the position of School Safety
Monitor, at a salary of $15.00 per hour for 6.5 hours per day, and
185 days per year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work
days with benefits as per the provided contract, to be effective,
September 4, 2007, replacing Carmen Ramos.
D.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 Marie Gott to the probationary position of Tenure
Area, Music Teacher, step 1, at a salary of $38,687, pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2007. – New Position.
D.3. CSE SERVICES - None
D.4. CPSE SERVICES - None
ACTION ITEMS
E.1. Old Business - None
E.2. New Business
8:0 E.2.a. NEW 504 POSITION
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
unanimously approved the New 504 Position of Teacher’s Aide for the
Duggan Elementary School.
8:0 E.2.b. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent unanimously
approved the 2007-2008 Substitute Employees, as per the attached
list.
CORRESPONDENCE
F. Given to Central Office
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION G.1 Compliance with Section 1708 of New
York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools
Visits will begin again in September. Questions and comments should
be sent to Central Office.
G.2. Public Relations – Meeting will take place sometime over the
summer break. Goals for public relations will be made during the
meeting.
G.3. Facilities Committee – Received the Energy Performance
Contract. Will be reviewed, with the needs of health and safety
first. Next meeting will be July 18, 2007.
G.4. NYSSBA Convention – Board members forwarded their information
to Central Office for registration for the Annual Convention and
Educational Trade Show – October 2007.
G.5. Board Retreat Date – Will take place on August 28, 2007.
G.6. Job Descriptions – Professional Staff – Kathleen Pagano-Fuller
presented to the Board of Education detailed job descriptions for 12
positions within the District.
G.7. Contract for Excellence (C4E) – Pat Michel and Gladys Baxter
will attend an on-line training seminar in Albany on July 11, 2007.
G.8. Reading Assignment – A book was distributed to the Board of
Education to read.
G.9. Board and District Goals – Copies were given to the Board of
Education to review. Discussion for changes or improvements will be
exchanged after the Board Retreat.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
H. None.
EXECUTION SESSION
I. Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Richard Feller,
seconded by Vivian Liff at 8:40 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 9:00 p.m. by Jacob Billig,
seconded by Yvonne Housman.
ACTION ITEMS
8:0 D.2.d. APPOINTMENT
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, be it 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 unanimously appoint Carl Solomon to the
probationary position of, Program Evaluator, at a salary of $102,000
pro-rated, per year, effective July 9, 2007.
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
unanimously appointed Carl Solomon as Records Management Officer.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Yvonne Housman, seconded
by Jacob Billig at 9:15 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 11:05 p.m. by Vivian Liff,
seconded by Alyce Van Etten.
ACTION ITEMS
7:1:0 Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin,
opposed by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent To readopt for terms and
conditions of employment agreement for Kathleen Kelley, School Lunch
Manager. The vote count was:
Eugene Nesin - Yes
Richard Feller - Yes
Alyce Van Etten - Yes
Robert Stewart - Yes
Liza Glick - Yes
Jacob Billig - Yes
Yvonne Housman – Yes
Vivian Liff - No
6:2:0 Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Jacob Billig,
opposed by Vivian Liff and Yvonne Housman, the Board of Education,
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the salary
for Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student
Learning to be adjusted to $120,000 pro-rated, per year, to be
effective July 1, 2007. The Vote count was:
Eugene Nesin - Yes
Richard Feller - Yes
Alyce Van Etten – Yes
Robert Stewart - Yes
Liza Glick - Yes
Jacob Billig - Yes
Vivian Liff - No
Yvonne Housman - No
8:0 Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the
Board of Education approved the salary for Dr. Patrick Michel,
Superintendent of Schools to be adjusted to $159,200 pro-rated, per
year, to be effective July 1, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT 8:0 Motion to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. by Liza Glick,
seconded by Eugene Nesin.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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