Minutes for September 6, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
September 6, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School Library
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Robert Stewart, Eugene Nesin, Yvonne Housman
(arrived at 6:25), Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad, Vivian Liff, Taylor
Fasce´, Student School Board Member (arrived at 7:13 p.m.)
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools, Kathleen
Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student Leaning, Gladys
P. Baxter, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support
Services, Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk (arrived at 7:13 p.m.)
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Tara Buckstad, seconded
by Liza Glick at 6:15 p.m. to discuss the medical, financial, credit
or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or
matters leading to the employment, promotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or
corporation.
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. by Tara
Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. Lauri McBride – Brought to the Board of Education a reference to
the actual recycling laws for Sullivan County.
PRESENTATIONS
C. 1. Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Restructuring – Deborah Wood,
Principal of Robert J. Kaiser Middle School
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Taylor Fasce gave a report on student activities at the High
School.
Liza Glick – Reported out on how well the Opening School Day
ceremony went.
CONSENT AGENDA E.
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of
Education, voted to remove item E.2.d. from the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: Vivian Liff (out of room), Jacob Billig, Richard Feller,
Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: Vivian Liff (out of room), Jacob Billig, Richard Feller,
Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
E.1.a. Minutes of August 23, 2007 – Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.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 Diana Barclay to the temporary position of Tenure
Area, English as Second Language, Step 1, at a salary of $38,687
pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008.
Replacing Elizabeth Cleary.
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E.2.b. 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 Svarczkopf to the temporary position of Tenure
Area, Mathematics, Step 3, at a salary of $40,739 pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Replacing Viki
Steinberg.
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E.2.c. 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 Jacqueline Herrmann to the probationary position of
Tenure Area, Mathematics, Step 3, at a salary of $41,229 pro-rated,
per year, effective September 1, 2007. Replacing Rosemarie
Constable.
E.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 Momodu Sesay to the probationary position of Tenure
Area, Special Education, Step 11, at a salary of $55,840 pro-rated,
per year, effective September 1, 2007. Replacing Gayle Burger.
E.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 Rosanne Green to the position of Teacher Aide, at a
salary of $7.75 per hour for 6 hours per day, and 185 days per year,
prorated for a probationary period of N/A, with benefits as per the
Teacher Aide, replacing Mary Brown, to be effective September 4,
2007.
E.2.g. RESIGNATION
Alma Buckley, Chase Elementary School Teacher’s Aide, wishes to
resign from this position in order to accept the position of
Teaching Assistant in the Chase Elementary School.
E.2.h. RESIGNATION
Rosemarie Constable, RJK Middle School Mathematics teacher, wishes
to resign effective September 5, 2007.
E.2.i. RESIGNATION
Geovanny Gil, Plant Operations cleaner wishes to resign effective
August 31, 2007.
E.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 Kathy Joe Fountaine, to the position of Contract Sub
Bus Driver at a salary of $15.06 per hour, number of hours to be
determined by the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a
probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Bus
Driver Mechanic contract, replacing vacancy, to be effective
September 6, 2007.
E.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 Deborah Ledoux, to the position of Teacher Aide at a
salary of $8.50 per hour, for 6.5 hours to be determined by the
Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of
N/A, with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing
Deborah Ledoux, to be effective September 4, 2007.
E.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 Kelly Madsen, to the position of Teacher Aide at a
salary of $9.81 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the
Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of
N/A, with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Kelly
Madsen, to be effective September 4, 2007.
E.2.m. 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 Alinda Tomlinson, to the position of Bus Monitor at a
salary of $7.25 per hour, number of hours to be determined by the
Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of
6 months, with benefits as per the Bus Monitor contract, replacing
vacancy, to be effective September 4, 2007.
E.2.n. RESIGNATION
Jacqueline Gentile, wishes to resign effective August 31, 2007.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.1.a. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
accepts the energy performance services proposal submitted by
Ameresco, Inc. and execution of the contract approved by the School
District Attorney that was reviewed and approved.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.1.b. DESIGNATION OF NYSSBA VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Designation of NYSSBA Voting Delegate and Alternate.
Alyce Van Etten – Delegate Robert Stewart – Alternative
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GEORGE E. SANSAUCY TO DO AN ASSESSMENT
OF SWINGING BRIDGE, RIO, AND MONGAUP DAMS
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Resolution Authorizing George E. Sansaucy to do an
Assessment of Swinging Bridge, Rio, and Mongaup Dams.
Roll Call:
Vivian Liff Yes
Eugene Nesin Yes
Robert Stewart Yes
Liza Glick Yes
Yvonne Housman Yes
Tara Buckstad Yes
Richard Feller Absent
Alyce Van Etten Absent
Jacob Billig Absent
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2.b. APPROVAL FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PATTERN FOR
PROGRESS FELLOWS PROGRAM
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Superintendent to Participate in the Pattern for
Progress Fellows Program.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2.c. APPROVAL FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL
BOARD CONFERENCE – MARCH 29 TO APRIL 1, 2008.
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Superintendent to Attend the National School Board
Conference – March 29 to April 1, 2008.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2.d. CAFETERIA BIDS
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Cafeteria Bids.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2.e. CHANGE ORDERS
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Change Orders.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously.
F.2.f. DRIVERS’ EDUCATION CAR LEASE AGREEMENT
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Drivers’ Education Car Lease Agreement.
Eugene Nesin Yes
Yvonne Housman Yes
Vivian Liff Yes
Tara Buckstad Yes
Robert Stewart Yes
Liza Glick Abstained
Yes: 5
No: 0
Abstained: 1
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
CORRESPONDENCE
G. None
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools – Schedule will be made up soon and
distributed.
H.b. Policy Committee – Policy is on-line. Will be put onto the
School District web-site soon.
H.c. Audit Committee – A tentative meeting date has been set for
September 19, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m.
H.d. Public Relations – Nothing new to report
H.e. Facilities Committee & Excel Aid (update on work done during
break) – Everything is on schedule. The next Excel Project
construction meeting is set for September 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
H.f. Request to Testify in Front of Assembly Committee on Real
Property Taxation – Pat Michel has been asked by Aileen Gunther to
testify in front of the Assembly Committee to be held at the
Paramount Theatre in Middletown on September 26th.
H.g. Board Retreat – Forwarded to the next Board of Education
meeting, September 20, 2007. Open dates to be submitted and
reviewed.
H.h. Leadership Retreat – A summary of the August 22nd, 23rd, and
24th Leadership Retreat was discussed.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Judy Buffa-Kunis – Had a few questions regarding Open Meeting
Laws
Sue Purcell - Wanted permission to hold voter registration at Open
House
At 8:57 p.m., President, Robert Stewart called a short recess.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Vivian Liff, seconded by
Tara Buckstad at 9:05 p.m. to discuss the medical, financial, credit
or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or
matters leading to the employment, promotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or
corporation.
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. by Tara
Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman.
E.2.d. PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Yvonne Housman, 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 appoint Wanda Rock to the probationary position
of Teaching Assistant, level 1, at a salary of $18,000 pro-rated,
per year, effective September 1, 2007. Replacing Karen Tuso.
Eugene Nesin Yes
Yvonne Housman Yes
Vivian Liff Yes
Tara Buckstad Yes
Robert Stewart Yes
Liza Glick Abstained
Yes: 5
No: 0
Abstained: 1
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara
Buckstad
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: Richard Feller, Jacob Billig, Alyce Van Etten
Motion carried unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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