Minutes for March 20, 2008
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
March 20, 2008
Location: Duggan Elementary School International Cafe
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Tara Buckstad,
Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Yvonne Housman, Eugene Nesin, Jacob
Billig (arrived at 7:11 p.m.)
Absent: Taylor Fasce’, Student School Board Member
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student
Learning
Gladys P. Baxter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Staff
Services
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Pledge to the Flag
2. Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted
to adopt the Agenda as amended to remove E.5.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
PRESENTATION
B. 1. Update on Student Achievement – Carl J. Solomon, Program
Evaluator. Assisting were High School Principal, Arleene Siegel And
Freshman Academy Coordinator, Ann Hazelnis.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. None
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Pat Michel – A revised March 12, 2008 CABC Budget Presentation is
included in each Board Member’s Agenda packet. Also included is a
report which compares earnings in the private sector against those
in the public sector. An example given were public school teacher
and administrator salaries compared to private college and
universities.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, 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:
E.1.a. Minutes of March 6, 2008 – Regular Meeting – as amended
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Kathleen Kelley, Cafeteria Manager wishes to resign for purpose of
retirement after 24 years of service in the district, effective July
30, 2009.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Kelly Krier, Teacher Aide at Rutherford Elementary School wishes to
resign effective March 20, 2008 in order to accept a Teaching
Assistant position at Rutherford Elementary School, effective March
31, 2008.
E.2.c. RESIGNATION
Delora Wilson Wisniski, Third Grade Teacher at Rutherford Elementary
School wishes to resign effective August 14, 2008.
E.2.d. CHILD CARE LEAVE
Cheryl Hughes, Second Grade Teacher at Cooke Elementary School,
requests a child care leave effective February 27, 2008 to April 30,
2008. Cheryl Hughes is entitled to use up to 40 days of her
accumulated sick leave for this child care leave.
E.2.e. CHILD CARE LEAVE
Dara Kaplan, Literacy Coach at Duggan Elementary School, requests a
child care leave effective April 24, 2008 to June 20, 2008. Dara
Kaplan is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated sick
leave for this child care leave.
E.2.f. CHILD CARE LEAVE
Brooke Schwarz, Kindergarten Teacher at Cooke Elementary School,
requests a child care leave effective May 9, 2008 to June 27, 2008.
Brooke Schwarz is entitled to use up to 40 days of her accumulated
sick leave for this child care leave.
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 Kelly Krier to the probationary position of Tenure
Area, Teaching Assistant, at a salary of $18,000 per year,
pro-rated, effective March 31, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
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 Margarita Williams 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, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary
period of N/A with benefits as per the N/A contract, replacing
Evelyn Garcia, to be effective March 31, 2008.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS - None
E.6. TENURE RECOMMENDATION
Manz, Katie Tenure Area – Health
(5/9/05 – 5/9/08)
E.7. APPOINTMENT OF SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
a. Summer Learning Academy – Principal – Sandra Johnson-Fields
(Grades K-4)
Principal – Jason Doyle (Grades 5-8)
b. Summer School Principal – Greg D’Ambrosio (Grades 6-12)
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RECOGNITION OF SECRETARIAL STAFF
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Recognition of Secretarial Staff in the Month of April.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.b. APPROVAL OF CEP PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, RJK MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND
RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Approval of CEP Plans for High School, RJK Middle
School, and Rutherford Elementary School.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.c. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR 2008-2009
Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the School Calendar 2008 – 2009.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.d. CHANGE ORDERS
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Change Orders for Heating and Plumbing work at Cooke and
Chase Elementary Schools.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.e. CAFETERIA BIDS
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Cafeteria Bids through June 24, 2008.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.f. TREASURER’S REPORT
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
voted to approve the Treasurer’s Report for month ending January 31,
2008.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
F.2.g. BUDGET TRANSFERS
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Budget Transfers.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
CORRESPONDENCE
G. President Robert Stewart read aloud. Included in the
correspondence was a letter of resignation, effective March 13,
2008, of Board of Education Member, Vivian Liff.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a. Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools – Duggan Elementary School visit was
concluded before the start of this evening’s board meeting.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update – The Chase Elementary
School’s tanks are now installed, without any problems. The tank’s
location was changed per the DEC.
The Excel Project is anticipated to be returned from the State
around mid April 2008. Once approved, Central Office will give the
Board of Education a report, and then proceed with the bid process.
The next meeting will take place on April 1, 2008 at the Central
Office Conference room at 10:00 a.m.
H.c. Recycling – The Renaissance Committee will be submitting the
grant application to the DEC next week.
Also discussed was the process of recycling toner and ink
cartridges. A suggestion was made of setting up collection areas.
H.d. Budget Discussion – C4E Formula Update – As required by law, a
public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 3, 2008 in the
Rutherford Elementary School’s multi-purpose room.
Gladys Baxter and Pat Michel will be working on the budget next
week. Their goal is to keep any increase as low as possible.
H.e. Somerville Field Utilization – Preliminary work is ongoing.
This item will remain on the Information and Discussion segment of
the Agenda for further discussions.
H.f. Future Trends – A Map of Future Forces Affecting Education was
included in each Board Member’s agenda packets. This pamphlet was
prepared for Knowledge Works Foundation by the Institute for the
Future (IFTF).
H.g. Alternative High School Program (The Community School) – A
proposal for an Alternative High School program was submitted by
John Law. The proposal was a synopsis of logistical ideas for the
Alternative High School program located at the former St. John
Street Middle School. This program will be available to students
that do not have behavioral issues but to those that are risking
academic failure. Advantages and disadvantages were listed for each
scenario presented in the proposal.
H.h. Grading – An article on Effective Grading was included in each
Board Member’s agenda packet for their review. The next Grading
Committee meeting will take place on April 3, 2008 in room 105 of
the RJK Middle School at 2:30 p.m.
H.i. SQR for Rutherford School – Central Office received a report of
the School Quality Review (SQR) for the K. L. Rutherford Elementary
School. The report was included in each Board Member’s agenda packet
to review.
H.j. Communities That Cares Youth Survey Report - The CTC Youth
Survey is designed to assess student’s involvement in a specific set
of problem behaviors and factors that have shown to influence of
various problematic outcomes. Monticello students in grades, 6, 8,
10, and 12 were surveyed in 2005. In 2007, the same grades were
surveyed. After a comparison of each year surveyed, the results of
2007 survey showed a positive improvement from 2005. Data from these
surveys can be used to obtain grants. Questions or comments can be
forwarded to Pat Michel.
H.k. May Board Meetings – The Budget Hearing will take place on May
6, 2008 at the RJK Middle School Cafeteria. At the April 3rd board
meeting, the schedule for the month of May’s board meetings will be
discussed, revised or added.
H.l. Cafeteria Audit Administrative Response – A response to Key
Recommendations in the Cafeteria Audit was included in each Board
Member’s agenda packets. Any questions or comments should be
forwarded to Central Office.
Academic Walkthrough Schedule -
April 3rd - Rutherford Elementary School
April 17th – Chase Elementary School
May 1st – RJK Middle School
May 15th – High School
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3. Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Yvonne Housman,
seconded by Richard Feller at 9:02 p.m. to discuss the evaluation of
a particular person(s), and the employment history of a particular
person, leading to the discipline of a particular person.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:38 p.m. by Jacob Billig,
seconded by Richard Feller.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza
Glick.
Yes: 8 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent:
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
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