Minutes for December 6, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
December 6, 2007
Location: Monticello High School Cafeteria
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alyce Van Etten, Robert Stewart, Richard Feller, Eugene
Nesin, Yvonne Housman (left at 10:34 p.m.), Liza Glick, Vivian Liff
(left at 10:44 p.m.), Tara Buckstad, Jacob Billig, Taylor Fasce´,
Student School Board Member (Left at 9:00 p.m.)
Absent: Richard Feller
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 Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk, (Left at 10:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
A. President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:35
p.m.
1. Pledge to Flag
2. Dance Presentation
3. Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the
Board of Education, voted to adopt the Agenda, of which the proposed
order of the meeting was changed.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
PRESENTATIONS
B. 1. Dr. Patrick Michel welcomed Rafael Marquez as the interim
Coordinator of English Language Learner (ELL) Program.
2. Judge Josephine Finn – Gave a presentation on Project D.R.E.A.M.
3. Discussion Group ~ Contract for Excellence (C4E)
Present: Aileen Gunther, Dr. Joseph Bowman, Jr., Dr. Marty Handler,
Dr. Ivan Katz, Daniel Grecco, Dr. Patrick Michel, John P. Xanthis,
and Kenneth Eastwood – Questions were presented to Dr. Joseph Brown
by several local school districts’ Superintendents with regard to
C4E.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. None
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Robert Stewart read aloud Taylor Fasce’s notes on student
activities at the High School.
Yvonne Housman announced that the Sullivan County Community College
will be conducting an Autism Seminar facilitated by Steven Shore on
December 8, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alyce Van Etten gave a report out on the ribbon cutting open
ceremony for the Monticello YMCA opening at the High School. Was
impressed that many community members, local legislators, and the
YMCA board of directors were in attendance.
Alyce Van Etten gave a report out on the two week EPIC pilot program
she participated in. A focus group is being formed to build a
foundation for parents that have children in the Monticello Central
School District.
Robert Stewart gave a report out on the Regional Meeting with Dr.
Marty Handler on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - Accountability Status
for Contract for Excellence. Very interesting to see the
frustra-tion levels many school districts and administrative staff
are facing.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
E.1.a. Minutes of November 15, 2007 – Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Angelina Beckham, Cooke Elementary School Teacher’s Aide, wishes
resign from this position effective November 26, 2007.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Christine Hart, Head Science Teacher wishes to resign from this
position effective October 30, 2007. Christine Hart will remain as a
Science Teacher in the High School.
E.2.c. RESIGNATION
Carolyn Joyner, Rutherford Elementary School Special Education
Teacher, wishes to resign effective January 7, 2008.
E.2.d. RESIGNATION
Richard O’Neill, High School Physical Education Teacher wishes to
resign for the purpose of retirement, effective July 1, 2008.
Richard O’Neill is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello
Teacher’s Association/Monticello Central School District Negotiate
Agreement for which he is eligible.
E.2.e. CHILD CARE LEAVE
Meridith Symanski-Caruso, High School Earth Science Teacher,
requests a child care leave effective February 26, 2008 to June 30,
2008. Mrs. Symanski-Caruso is entitled to used up to 40 days of her
accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.
E.2.f. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Ellen Alewitz, Music Teacher is requesting an extension of her leave
of absence due to medical reasons as per the Family Medical Act
effective November 17, 2007 to January 1, 2008.
E.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 Nerceida Cabrero, to the position of Teacher Aide, at
a salary of $8.31 per hour for 6.5 hours per day and 185 days per
year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with
benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing Jean Schuberth,
to be effective December 10, 2007.
E.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 Sharon Lamendola to the position of Secretary to
Assistant Principal at a salary of $24,000 per year, for a maximum
of 7.5 hours per day and 260 days per year, pro-rated, for a
probationary period of 26 weeks, with benefits as per the Secretary
contract, replacing Emily Sheehan, to be effective December 10,
2007.
E.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 Heather Mann, to the position of Special Education
Teacher Aide, at a salary of $8:00 per hour for 6.5 hours per day
and 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60
work days with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, replacing
Corinne Brooks, to be effective December 3, 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 Kim Rock, to the position of Claims Auditor, at a
salary of $7,750 per year and 260 days per year, pro-rated, for a
probationary period of N/A with benefits as per the N/A contract,
replacing Marie Eck, to be effective December 17, 2007.
E.2.k. 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 Kimberly Schneeberger, to the position of Tenure
Area, English, Step 1, at a contractual salary of $40,952 pro-rated,
per year, effective December 10, 2007, replacing Kellie Stadler-Ross.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (PDP)
COMMITTEE
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Appointment of Professional Development Planning (PDP)
Committee that include Amy Abraham, Susan Gottlieb, Linda Holmes,
Jennifer Jessup, Tim Potts, Theodore Kusulas, Paulette Scheurer and
Jason Doyle.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
F.2.b. APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Impartial Hearing Officer, Joan B. Alexander, for the
student case number 30935.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 1 Housman
Absent: Feller
F.2.c. CORRECTION OF TAXES
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Correction of Taxes
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
F.2.d. CORRECTION OF TAXES
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Correction of Taxes.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
F.2.e. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES GRANT
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
table the Resolution to Support Shared Municipal Services Grant
until after the Board of Education members held a discussion during
the Information and Discussion portion of the meeting.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
Action Items are continued during and after the Information and
Discussion portion of the meeting.
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 High School was conducted
before the Board Meeting. The next walkthrough will be conducted at
RJK Middle School before the Board meeting on January 17, 2007.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update – The Excel paperwork
has gone out. The next meeting will take place at the Central Office
conference room on December 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
H.c. Board Goals - Robert Stewart sent out a memo to the Board of
Education members which contained four goals. The goals were adopted
at the December 6, 2007 meeting and will be posted on the Monticello
Central School District’s website.
ACTION ITEMS RESUME
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board
of Education, voted to adopt the Board of Education Goals.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION RESUMES
H.d. Discussion on Budget and Budget Calendar – A meeting will take
place on December 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Central Office
conference room with administrators and principals.
Further planning will take place in January regarding future CABC
meetings. Group will invite back the previous year committee and
invite new community member to join. Newsletters, PTA, and the
district’s website will announce dates and times.
H.e. Tenure Recommendations – A list of tenure recommendations are
included in the Board of Education packet for members to review and
it will be added to the December 20, 2007 Agenda as an action item.
H.f. Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant/Firestorm Solutions,
LLC – Firestorm Solutions, LLC, a local company has issued a
proposal to write a Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant which
may account for up to $200,000 being awarded to each school. This is
a time sensitive opportunity to develop comprehensive coordinated
plans between all of the school districts in Sullivan County, which
may include IT recovery, communicable illness, crisis management,
and security plans.
ACTION ITEMS RESUME
F.2.e. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES GRANT
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, voted to remove from table the Resolution to Support
Shared Municipal Services Grant
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
ACTION ITEMS RESUME
F.2.e. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES GRANT
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Resolution to Support Shared Municipal Services Grant
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. None
President, Robert Stewart, appointed Gladys Baxter as Clerk Pro Tem
for the remainder of the meeting due to District Clerk, Mary
Buchholz, leaving at 10:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session Tara Buckstad, seconded by
Vivian Liff at 10:02 p.m. for discussions regarding proposed,
pending or current negotiations.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:52 p.m. by Alyce Van
Etten, seconded by Liza Glick.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Housman, Liff
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 10:53 p.m. by Tara Buckstad, seconded by
Liza Glick.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Housman, Liff
Clerk Pro Tem
Gladys P. Baxter
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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