BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Taylor Fasce gave a report on student activities at the High School.

Patrick Michel gave a report on the Enriched and Accelerated Program at RJK Middle School –

Robert Stewart and Liza Glick gave a report on the RJK Middle School Restructuring Committee – Making good progress

Tara Buckstad – Chase Elementary School is collecting aluminum top tabs – Will be melted down and monies raised will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 9 ( Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

E.1.a. Minutes of September 20, 2007 – Regular Meeting - As revised.

E.2 PERSONNEL

E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Pamela Buchwalter, District Treasurer wishes to resign effective October 26, 2007.

E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Barbara Degraw, Food Service Helper wishes to resign effective September 1, 2007.

E.2.c. RESIGNATION
Christine Frunzi, Food Service Helper wishes to resign effective September 10, 2007.

E.2.d. RESIGNATION
Sheryl Johnson, Rutherford School Sign Language Interpreter wishes to resign effective October 1, 2007.

E.2.e. RESIGNATION
Cieloregina Paese, Bus Driver wishes to resign effective September 1, 2007.

E.2.f. RESIGNATION
Jean Schuberth, Library Clerk wishes to resign effective October 31, 2007.

E.2.g. RESIGNATION
Jeanette Taggart, Rutherford School Teacher Aide wishes to resign effective October 17, 2007.

E.2.h. RESIGNATION
Lisa Vigliarolo, Part-Time Teacher Aide wishes to resign effective September 28, 2007.

E.2.i. RECOMMENDATION TO TERMINATE
Recommendation to terminate Robin Chanov, Food Service Helper.

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 Quaniqua Armstrong, to the position of part-time Teacher Aide, at a salary of $7.75 per hour for a maximum of 3.5 hours per day and 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of N/A with benefits as per the N/A contract, replacing Lisa Vigliarolo, to be effective October 8, 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 Craig Gorton, to the position of Mechanic, at a salary of $15.50 per hour for a maximum of 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 vacancy, to be effective October 15, 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 Dawn Loechner, to the position of Accountant, at a salary of $49,000 per year and 260 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period to be completed upon successful completion of Civil Service exam, with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Christina Rhodes, to be effective October 22, 2007.

E.3. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Knapp, Andrea Special Subject Tenure Area – School Psychologist
(10/12/04-10/12/07)

*Prestianni, Michelle Elementary Tenure Area
(11/7/05-11/7/07)

Slinsky, Sarah Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions
(9/1/04-10/8/07)

VanEtten, RoseMarie Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions
(11/29/04-11/29/07)

E.4. CSE SERVICES

E.5. CPSE SERVICES

E.6. EXCESSED ITEMS

E.7. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT

E.8. ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT

ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business

F.2.a. TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE BID
Based on the specifications in the Transportation Vehicle Bid, and upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to award the Transportation Vehicle Bid to Quality Bus Sales & Service, Inc.
Yes: 7 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Housman, Liff, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 1 (Nesin)
Absent: Glick (out of room)

F.2.b. TREASURER’S REPORT
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Glick (out of room)

F.2.c. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, 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 Jannetta MacArthur, to the position of Treasurer, at a salary of $49,000 per year and 260 days per year, pro-rated, with benefits as per the secretarial contract, replacing Pamela Buchwalter, to be effective November 1, 2007.
Yes: 9 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

F.2.d. BUDGET TRANSFER
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to approve the Budget Transfer
Yes: 9 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

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. George L. Cooke Elementary School was visited on October 4, 2007. The next school visit will be on October 18, 2007 at Cornelius Duggan, before the Board of Education meeting.

H.b. Audit Committee – The next meeting will be December, a date and time yet to be determined. The minutes for the last meeting will be in the next Board of Education Agenda packet.

H.c. Facilities Committee & Excel Aid – YMCA will hold its Board Meeting on October 16, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the new Dance studio at the High School.

Dance studio and manufacturing rooms are finished.

Fitness center floor will be complete by October 8, 2007.

H.d. Board Retreat – Date is October 30, 2007; 5 pm to 9 pm. Food suggestions will be shared at the next Board of Education Meeting, October 18, 2007.

H.e. Cafeteria – The Cross Contract has yet to be returned to the District.

H.f. School Board Convention – Robert Stewart gave reading material to the members of the Board of Education. Would like feedback to be given to the Delegate and the Alternate before the NYSSBA convention. The Delegate and the Alternate will meet with other local constituents before the vote at the convention.

Board of Education members self evaluations need to be returned by October 18, 2007. Robert Stewart will complete a narrative by the Board Retreat on October 30, 2007.

H.g. High School Open House – A letter was sent to every High School student’s home indicating the dates and times that parents can come visit the High School. School Tours will be conducted on October 23rd and 24th beginning at 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Parent meetings can be scheduled for October 26th, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Thomas Downey – Gave the Board of Education information on the new child safety gun program that Ted Nugent is endorsing. Would like to see it incorporated in Monticello.

Sue Purcell – Questioned the lack of communication from the schools to parents regarding the changes being made in the accelerated and honors program.

Also wanted to know why the Head Teachers were not able to give their presentations at Open House.

At 8:52 p.m., President, Robert Stewart called a short recess.

At 9:00 p.m., President, Robert Stewart reconvened the meeting, and appointed himself to serve as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Alyce Van Etten at 9:00 p.m. to discuss the employment history of a particular person, or matters leading to the employment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.
Yes: 9 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff.

Yes: 9 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. by Richard Feller, seconded by Vivian Liff.

Yes: 9 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent:

Clerk Pro Tem
Robert Stewart

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk

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