Minutes for December 20, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
December 20, 2007
Location: RJK Middle School Library
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alyce Van Etten, Robert Stewart, Richard Feller, Eugene
Nesin, Yvonne Housman, Liza Glick (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Vivian
Liff, Tara Buckstad, Jacob Billig
Absent: Richard Feller, Alyce Van Etten, 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, Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
A. President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
1. Pledge to Flag
2. Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the
Board of Education, voted to adopt the Agenda, of which the proposed
order of the meeting was changed.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart,
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten, Glick
3. Proposed Executive Session will take place after the second
Questions and Comments from the Public segment of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
B.1. Board Award ~ Richard O’Neill, Coach
2. Carl Solomon, Program Evaluator ~ Gave a presentation on Data
Comparison of the 6th, 9th, & 10th Grades for 2006 and 2007’s first
quarter marking period.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. None
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Arleene Siegel, High School Principal gave a report out on
student activities at the High School.
Eugene Nesin gave a report out on the recent school concerts,
dramas, and shows. Commented that it was best season yet. Also was
impressed on the parent and grandparent contribution to enable the
success of each event.
Yvonne Housman gave a report out on the Rutherford Elementary School
Concert. Thought they did a phenomenal job.
Vivian Liff gave a report out on of an encounter with a skeptical
parent with regard to the Freshman Academy. Vivian encouraged the
parent to take the time to learn more about the program by visiting
the school and attend meetings. By doing so, the parent was won over
by the program and now is a positive advocate in the community.
Tara Buckstad gave a report out on the ECB (Educational Conference
Board) conference in Albany. Was a very informative and learned a
great deal.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
E.1.a. Minutes of December 6, 2007 – Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. 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 Rafael Marquez to the probationary position of
Coordinator or English Language Learner (ELL) Program, K-12, at a
salary of $92,400 per year, beginning November 12, 2007 to November
12, 2010.
E.2.b. APPOINTMENT
Jeanine Nielsen, Head Teacher of the Science Department. Stipend
pro-rated.
E.2.c. LEAVE OF ABSENSE
Elizabeth Cleary, ESL Teacher at the RJK Middle School, requests an
extension of her leave of absence due to medical reasons as per the
Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 2, 2008 to September 1,
2008.
E.2.d. RESIGNATION
Denise Chocolate, Teaching Assistant wishes to resign effective
January 10, 2008.
E.2.e. RESIGNATION
Deborah Jackson, Bus Monitor wishes to resign effective November 29,
2007.
E.2.f. RESIGNATION
Sharon Lamendola, High School Secretary to High School Assistant
Principal wishes to resign effective December 21, 2007.
E.3. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
deJesus, Cora Academic Tenure Area – Teaching Assistant
(2/1/05 – 2/1/08)
Symanski-Caruso, Meridith Academic Tenure Area – Science
(1/3/05 – 1/3/08)
Wells, Joyce Academic Tenure Area – Music
(2/1/05 – 2/1/08)
Yannetta, Jill Special Subject Tenure Area – Education of
Children with Handicapping Conditions
(1/3/05 – 1/3/08)
E.4. CSE SERVICES
E.5. CPSE SERVICES
E.6. EXCESSED ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RECOGNITION OF CAFETERIA STAFF
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
adopt the Resolution to Recognize the Cafeteria Staff.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
F.2.b. CHANGE ORDER
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Change Order of $48,738.50 for General Work.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
F.2.c. CORRECTION OF TAXES
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Correction of Taxes
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
F.2.d. SUBSTITUTE SUPPORT STAFF PAY RATE
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Substitute Support Staff Pay Rate.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
F.2.e. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LANA MORAVUS
Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
Table the Consultant Agreement with Lana Moravus.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
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 – The next school visit will be at RJK
Middle School on January 17, 2008. One High School wing and the St.
John’s Street building visits will be scheduled soon.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update – New High School oil
tanks have been delivered and progress is being made to removing the
old tanks. DEC guidelines are being met and problems are not
expected. The heating system in the fitness room has been addressed
and the problem has been fixed. The next meeting is scheduled for
January 8, 2008 at Central Office.
H.c. Recycling – Discussions are ongoing to incorporate recycling in
all schools. Bill Cutler will be taking Pat Michel on a “Dumpster
Diving” tour sometime in January. Once the recycling begins, it is
expected that the District’s waste could be reduced by two thirds.
This reduction in waste will also reduce the cost of trash removal
substantially. The DEC also offers a Rolling Grant, which helps pay
fifty percent of start up cost to the District.
H.d. C4E – Contract for Excellence Distribution – A spreadsheet was
included in the Board packet detailing how the C4E funds are being
used within the District. The C4E funds must be spent by June 2008.
A plan of how the funds are to be used must be submitted several
months prior to the June deadline.
H.e. Project Lead the Way – Is a not-for-profit organization that
promotes math, science, engineering, and technology through
coursework for Middle and High School students. The program provides
instruction to 175,000 students in 1,700 schools within 49 states.
The District is looking to incorporate this program in the Middle
and High Schools.
H.f. Getting to Yes - The board packet contained a page from the
book, Getting to Yes, illustrating a chart with principled
negotiating tips. The Superintendent commented that other local
schools have set up Board of Education sub committees for
negotiations. Future discussions will take place as to forming board
member sub committees for the Monticello Central School District.
H.g. Budget Discussion – The last Firehouse Chat will take place in
Wurtsboro sometime in January. CABC meetings will begin shortly
after the new year. A letter will be mailed in January inviting back
last year’s committee. New members are encouraged to join.
H.h. Audit Committee - A meeting was held on December 18, 2007.
Printed copies of the internal auditors report will available in
June or July 2008. The business office has three new staff members,
Treasurer, Accountant and Claims Auditor, and they are in the
process of being trained on the new accounting software. The next
meeting will take place in March or April.
H.i. Consultant – Assistant Principal – Lana T. Moravus – Deferred
to executive session.
H.j. Academic Walkthroughs – MTA leadership have been informed of
the Board of Education’s desire to visit schools and classrooms
during the day. A schedule will be created which may coincide with
board meeting dates, enabling members to share information. It was
enforced that the walkthroughs are visits only and not evaluations.
Note taking is prohibited.
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 8:50, and requested a five minute break.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session Vivian Liff, seconded by
Tara Buckstad at 8:56 p.m. for discussions regarding proposed,
pending or current negotiations and matters leading to an
appointment of a particular person.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. by Liza Glick,
seconded by Vivian Liff. .
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
ACTION ITEMS RESUME
F.2.e. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LANA MORAVUS
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
remove the table for the Approval of Consultant Agreement with Lana
Moravus
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
F.2.e. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LANA MORAVUS
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Consultant Agreement with Lana Moravus
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza
Glick.
Yes: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart
No: 0
Absent: Feller, Van Etten
Clerk Pro Tem
Gladys P. Baxter
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan-Buchholz, District Clerk
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