Minutes for September 20, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
September 20, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School Library
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Robert Stewart, Richard Feller, Eugene Nesin, Yvonne
Housman, Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad, Vivian Liff, Taylor Fasce´,
Student School Board Member (Left at 8:55)
Absent: 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 (Left at 9:50 pm)
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B. Harry Brantz – RJK Mission Statement – Future data
PRESENTATIONS
C.1. Smaller Learning Communities – Arleene Siegel, High School
Principal and Christopher Russo, Director of Smaller Learning
Communities.
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Taylor Fasce gave a report on student activities at the High
School. Yvonne Housman – Announced that there will be an Autism
Awareness seminar lead by Steven Shore at Sullivan County Community
College, on December 8th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robert Stewart –
Gave a report out on Open Meeting Policy, which included quotes from
the Sunshine Law Book, by NYSSBA, regarding Executive Sessions and
Public Comments. Patrick Michel – Gave a report out on Panther Paws,
Boys and Girls Club, and YMCA. Invited the Board of Education
members to choose 5 student names from the Panther Paw bulletin
board and follow their progress throughout the school year.70
Students have signed up for the Boys and Girls Club. YMCA is
creating a youth basketball league.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board
of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 6 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart) No: 0 Absent:
Billig, Housman (out of room), Van Etten
E.1.a. Minutes of September 6, 2007 – Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. 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 Patricia Dwyer-Gillman to the probationary position
of Tenure Area, Special Education, Step 2, at a salary of $42,398
pro-rated, per year, effective September 10, 2007. Replacing Justin
Leonard.
E.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 Steven Karasik to the position of School 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 provided, replacing John Ryan, to be effective
September 20, 2007.
E.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 Emmanuel Leon to the position of School 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 provided, replacing vacancy, to be effective September
10, 2007.
E.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 Eileen Mann to the position of Special Education
Aide, at a salary of $8.00 per hour for 6 hours per day, and 185
days per year, prorated for a probationary period of 60 work days,
with benefits as per the Teacher Aide, replacing Miriam Perez, to be
effective September 12, 2007.
E.2.e. 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 Chad Mattocks to the position of Food Service Driver,
at a salary of $10.00 per hour for 7 hours per day, and 185 days per
year, prorated for a probationary period of 45 work days, with
benefits as per the Cafeteria Contract, replacing Josh Robinson, to
be effective September 4, 2007.
E.2.f. 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 Joan Marie Muino to the probationary position of
Tenure Area, Social Worker, Step 6, at a salary of $55,040
pro-rated, per year, effective September 20, 2007. Replacing
Elizabeth Carroll-Clarke.
E.2.g. 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 Scott Spears, to the probationary position of Tenure
Area, Special Education, Step 1, at a salary of $38.687 pro-rated,
per year, effective September 20, 2007 to January 2, 2008. Replacing
Jodi Ernst.
E.2.h. SALARY ADJUSTMENT
Bill Nolan, High School Safety Monitor, salary to be adjusted to
match new hire Safety Monitors at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
E.2.i. REINSTATEMENT
Judy Carnell, Special Education Teacher Aide at Rutherford
Elementary School, at contractual salary, effective September 5,
2007.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. EXCESSED ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Resolution to Recognizing Transportation Department.Yes:
7 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No:
0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
F.2.b. NEW MEMBERS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEE
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the New Members for Audit Committee, Liza Glick and Tara
Buckstad.Yes: 7 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
F.2.c. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Private School Transportation RequestYes: 7 (Buckstad,
Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig,
Van Etten
F.2.d. INTERSCHOLASTIC SUPPLY BID (WINTER ONLY)
Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Interscholastic Supply Bid (Winter only).Yes: 7 (Buckstad,
Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig,
Van Etten
F.2.e. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Approval of Kirsten Ruglis for Consultant Contract.Yes:
7 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No:
0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
F.2.f. TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Textbook Adoption.Yes: 7 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick,
Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
CORRESPONDENCE
G. Was read aloud by the Board of Education President, Robert
Stewart
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools – A proposed schedule was presented to the
Board. Specialized areas of visitation were suggested as places to
hold scheduled Board of Education meetings.
H.b. Audit Committee – State Audit exit interviews were conducted on
September 20, 2007 at Central Office. State will be issuing final
reports within 90 days. Commended Gladys Baxter and her staff for
their help and cooperation during audit process. External and
internal auditors reviewed some control and procedure issues. The
External auditors will present their audit at the October 4, 2007
Board of Education Meeting.
H.c. Facilities Committee & Excel Aid – YMCA meting will be held on
October 13, 2007 at the High School Facility. Cooke and Duggan
Elementary School Roofs: Almost finished; materials remaining on
roofs expected to be removed in very near future. Driveway pavement
repairs at the High School main entrance have been completed.
Facility visit to High School dance studio will conclude with Board
of Education meeting to follow – December 6, 2007.
H.d. Board Retreat – Rescheduled. Tentative date is October 30,
2007; 5 pm to 9 pm.
H.e. Open House – Answers to questions regarding Open House were
received at Central Office.
H.f. Cafeteria – In August 2007, the Monticello Central School
District requested the Greater Southern Tier BOCES to submit a
proposal of a food service audit. The goal of the audit is to
provide a foundation for continuous improvement by meeting or
exceeding State and Federal guidelines.
H.g. Teacher Tenure Recommendations – The Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Patrick Michel, presented to the Board of Education his list of
recommended teachers to be granted tenure. The Board of Education
will act upon his recommendations at the next Board meeting, October
4, 2007.
H.h. Conflict of Interest and Legal Opinion – A letter was written
by School Board member, Liza Glick regarding a conflict of interest.
The letter stated: September 17, 2007To the Monticello Board of
Education: It has been brought to my attention that due to my
husband’s position in Arthur Glick Truck Sales, Inc. (“AGTS”), which
for over thirty years has had a business relationship with the
Monticello Central School District, I am required to publicly
disclose my interest in AGTS. I am an employee of AGTS and also
serve in the capacity of acting Treasurer. Neither my employment
duties for AGTS nor my duties as acting Treasurer of AGTS involve
the power to negotiate, procure, prepare or perform any part of AGTS’
contract with the Monticello Central School District. In addition,
my remuneration is not directly affected as a result of AGTS’
contract with the Monticello Central School District. Sincerely,Ms.
Liza Glick
H.i. Construction Update- Patrick Michel wrote a letter to our local
legislator with concerns about school district construction laws,
and how school districts have no legal recourse against contractors
that do not adhere to their contract deadlines.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Sue Purcell – Commented on the Middletown Central School
District’s Food and Nutrition Services. Would like to invite their
Director of Food Services to speak at one of our district Wellness
Committee meetings. Also, suggested that attending Board Members be
announced at school functions. Harry Brantz – Would like to see more
peer advocates in the schools.
At 9:44 p.m., President, Robert Stewart called a short recess. At
9:50 p.m., President, Robert Stewart appointed Gladys Baxter to be
Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Richard Feller, seconded
by Yvonne Housman at 9:52 p.m. to discuss the employment history of
a particular person, or matters leading to the discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.Yes: 7 (Buckstad,
Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig,
Van EttenMotion to come out of Executive Session at 10:03 p.m. by
Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff.Yes: 7 (Buckstad, Feller,
Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
ADJOURNMENT J. Motion to adjourn at 10:03 p.m. by Liza Glick,
seconded by Tara Buckstad.Yes: 7 (Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman,
Liff, Nesin, Stewart)No: 0Absent: Billig, Van Etten
Clerk Pro Tem
Gladys P. Baxter
____________________________
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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