Minutes for November 1, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
November 1, 2007
Location: Rutherford Elementary School Multipurpose Room
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Alyce Van Etten, Robert Stewart, Richard Feller,
Eugene Nesin, Yvonne Housman, Liza Glick, Jacob Billig, Tara
Buckstad
Absent: Vivian Liff, Taylor Fasce´, Student School Board Member
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools Kathleen
Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning
Gladys Baxter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support
Staff Services (left at 10:05 p.m.) Mary Ryan Buchholz, District
Clerk (left at 10:05 p.m.)
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
voted to adopt the Agenda.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
PRESENTATIONS
B.1. Upper Level Coursework Presentation – Dr. Patrick Michel
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. Beth Weiss – Directed several questions to the Board; AP
coursework, Guided Reading, Accelerated Science, clarification of
program terminology, and the entering and exiting process of Honors
courses.
Sue Purcell – Commented that challenges for her 7th grade child, in
reading, are not being met. Will forward her concerns to the ELA
Director.
Monica Brennan – Commented that the Guided Reading has shortfalls
within the program. Has a concern that programs are being changed
midway through the year. Lack of Communication.
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Alyce Van Etten – The NYSSBA Convention was very informative.
Will plan to discuss the convention at the Board Retreat next week.
Robert Stewart – Attended the D.R.E.A.M. Kick-off with Pat Michel.
Found it uplifting to see vast community cooperation for the
project.
At 8:55 p.m., President, Robert Stewart, call for a five minute
recess. The meeting was called back into order at 9:04 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board
of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
E.1.a. Minutes of October 18, 2007 – Regular Meeting
E.1.b. Minutes of October 15, 2007 – Special Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Tina Mapes, Typist at the High School wishes to resign effective
November 19, 2007.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Martin Streimer, School Bus Driver wishes to resign effective
October 24, 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 Marguerita Cora 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 vacant position, to be
effective November 1, 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 Anthony Falu 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 vacant position, to be
effective October 29, 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 Maritza Rosa to the position of Food Service Helper
at a salary of $10.16 per hour, number of hours to be determined by
the Director, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary
period of 45 calendar days, with benefits as per the Cafeteria
Contract, replacing Barbara DeGraw, to be effective October 1, 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 Terrence Thomas 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 vacant position, to be
effective October 29, 2007.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS
E.6. TREASURERS’ REPORT
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. TERMINATE EMPLOYEE 101807
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Termination of Employee 101807.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
F.2.b. APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the appointment of Hearing Officer, Joseph Wooley.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
F.2.c. TERMINATE EMPLOYEE 102907
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Termination of Employee 102907.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
F.2.d. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION BID
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
voted to table the Transportation Bid.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
F.2.e. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Private School Transportation.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
F.2.f. SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE 102207
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Suspension of Employee 102207.
Yes: 7 (Billig, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Abstain: 1 (Buckstad)
Absent: Liff
F.2.g. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS: EXXON MOBIL EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE GRANTS
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Acceptance of Gifts: Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance
Grants totaling $2,500.
Chase Elementary - $500
Rutherford Elementary - $500
Duggan Elementary - $500
RJK Middle School - $500
Cooke Elementary - $500
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
CORRESPONDENCE
G. Was read aloud by Robert Stewart and distributed to other Board
members and Central Office.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools – A walkthrough of Rutherford Elementary
School was conducted this evening. The next walkthrough will be
conducted at Chase School before the Board meeting on November 15,
2007.
H.b. Audit Committee – The Audit Committee will hold its next
meeting on December 11, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
Final State Audit Report is included in the Board of Education
Agenda packet for your review. Questions to be forwarded to Robert
Stewart.
A Press Release is scheduled at Central Office on November 2, 2007
at 1:30 p.m.
H.c. Facilities Committee Construction Update – The next
construction meeting will take place at Central Office on November
13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Concerns of Middle School leaks will be
addressed at the next meeting.
H.d. Board Retreat – Has been rescheduled for November 6, 2007 from
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A report out on the NYSSBA Convention will be discussed. Any
comments should be directed to Robert Stewart.
H.e. Cafeteria – The Cross Contract has yet to be returned to the
District.
Tentative meeting dates have been discussed.
H.f. Documentation Covering Honors/Enrichment Program– Discussion of
material was covered during the Board presentation by Pat Michel.
H.g. Board Goals – Board members were asked to bring summary of
survey to the board retreat.
Discussion of Board goals will be conducted at the retreat.
H.h. Survey for Board – Permission was requested for the Board of
Edu-cation members to participate in an online survey upon the
approval of the Seton Hall University Institutional Review Board.
The survey will examine the leadership and management skills that
school board members in New York State and New Jersey perceive as
necessary to the superintendency.
Upon approval, a letter of transmittal and a brief survey will be
for-warded to the District Clerk.
H.i. State Comptrollers Audit – Was concluded in the Audit Committee
discussion.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Marta Mangual – Was proud to see the Boys & Girls Club float win
third prize at the Halloween Parade. The children are enjoying the
club very much.
Would like to see literature sent home, on the District website, and
the automated phone directory to include more Spanish translations.
Will volunteer to help do so.
President, Robert Stewart, appointed himself as Clerk Pro Tem for
the remainder of the meeting due to District Clerk, Mary Buchholz
leaving at 10:05 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Alyce Van Etten,
seconded by Liza Glick at 10:10 p.m. to discuss the employment
history of a particular person; and discussions regarding proposed,
pending or current litigation.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:28 p.m. by Richard
Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 10:28 by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza
Glick.
Yes: 8 (Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten)
No: 0
Absent: Liff
Clerk Pro Tem
Robert Stewart
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
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