Minutes for April 17, 2008
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 17, 2008
Location: Chase Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Tara Buckstad, Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Yvonne
Housman, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten,
Taylor Fasce’, Student School Board Member
Absent: Jacob Billig
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student
Learning
Gladys Baxter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support
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 Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted
to adopt the Agenda, as revised, to remove E.4.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
PRESENTATIONS
B. 1. Board of Education Awards, Facilitated by Kathleen
Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning
2. Universal Pre-K with Project Excel – Robin Doick & Cathy Stawarz
3. Guidance Department – Dr. Edward Escobar
4. Positive Behavior Intervention Services – Christine Downs
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. None
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Taylor Fasce – Student Board Representative
The musical, “The Sound of Music” went very well.
Two matinees were performed for the 4th, 5th, and 8th grades.
On April 18, 2008, there will be a Battle of the Bands, held by the
Senior Class, at the High School. Ryan Welsh, a High School student
designed the entire night.
Adam Bosch, a reporter with the Times Herald Record will be
following a senior couple that will be attending the Senior Prom,
and will report on the costs associated with attending the prom.
Key Club held a meeting to prepare for the up coming fair. They will
provide face painting and school information.
The Student Council met today, April 17th. They are preparing for
Spirit Week, which will take place the week of April 28th.
The Honor Society had a meeting on April 16th. They discussed the
upcoming rehearsals associated with the induction ceremony. Juniors
have been picked out for next year.
Members of the State Education Department were visible throughout
the school this week. They visited many classrooms and discussed the
reason for their presence. Was very interesting.
John Spear’s Memorial Plaque will be unveiled on April 19th, at
10:30 a.m.
Eugene Nesin - Was invited to attend an RJK Middle School
“Generation Project” by teacher, Michelle Knowlton. It was very
interesting to see memorabilia of past history, which included
photos and war coupons.
Robert Stewart - Attended the April 16th Administrative Leadership
Team’s meeting. It was a good meeting and had a good discussion
regarding the SED visit to the district.
Also gave a presentation overview on the school budget at the Rotary
Club meeting. Showed the DVD “Did you Know” to the attending
members.
Vivian Liff - Glad to be temporarily back on the Board.
Liza Glick - Thought the production of “The Sound of Music” was
wonderful.
Pat Michel - Will be honored at the Dispute Resolution Center’s 25th
Anniversary Gala Celebration on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 11:30 am,
at the Thayer Hotel, West Point. Any one of the members of the Board
of Education is welcome to join him.
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 amended Consent Agenda
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
E.1.a. Minutes of April 3, 2008
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Peri-Ilene Berman, Music Teacher at Chase Elementary School wishes
to resign effective July 31, 2008.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Chester Grant, Physical Education Teacher at Cooke Elementary School
wishes to resign effective August 4, 2008.
E.2.c. RESIGNATION
Doreen Grastataro, Secretary wishes to resign effective July 25,
2008.
E.2.d. RESIGNATION
Tamara Porter, Library Media Specialist at Cooke Elementary School
wishes to resign effective June 30, 2008.
E.2.e. RESIGNATION
Medalin Rivera, Food Service Worker wishes to resign effective March
28, 2008.
E.2.f. RESIGNATION
John Booth, Cleaner, wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement
after 35 years of service in the District, effective July 1, 2008.
E.2.g LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Shari Biro, requests a leave of absence, September 1, 2008 to June
30, 2009, from her position as High School Special Education
Teacher, in order to continue in the position of Coordinator of
Pupil Personnel Services.
E.2.h. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Carmen Vives, Cleaner, requests a leave of absence, without pay,
effective April 14, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
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 James Kelly to the position of School Safety Staff at
a salary of $15.00 per hour for 7.5 hours per day and 185 days per
year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with
benefits as provided, replacing Ken Wojtak, to be effective April
14, 2008.
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 Hermaninio Santiago to the position of Cleaner at a
salary of $21,000 per year for 8 hours per day and 260 days per
year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of 60 work days with
benefits as per the Custodial contract, replacing Benjamin Duque, to
be effective April 21, 2008.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES - None
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS
E.6. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Gottlieb, Susan Tenure Area – Chase Elementary School Principal
(8/1/05 – 8/1/08)
Kolaitis, Eileen Tenure Area – Elementary
(9/1/05 – 9/1/08)
E.6. APPOINTMENT OF SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
a. Summer Learning Academy (Grades K-8):
– Assistant Principal – Rosemarie Romano (Grades K-8)
b. Summer School (Grades 6-12):
- Assistant Principal – Jeanine Nielsen (Grades 6-12)
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL NURSES
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
adopt the resolution declaring the month of May as School Nurse
Recognition Month.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
F.2.b. PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT EXTENSION
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Richard Feller, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
voted to approve the Probationary Appointment Extension.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
F.2.c. SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the School Property Tax Report Card.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
F.2.d. APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT ATTENDANCE PLAN
Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Comprehensive District Attendance Plan.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
F.2.e. STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
remove the Stipulation of Settlement from the agenda.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
CORRESPONDENCE
G. Read aloud and passed on to Central Office.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a. Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools – Continuation of visits will begin in the
next weeks. Central Office and the Bus Garage will be scheduled.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update Facilities Committee
Construction Update – A meeting was held at Central Office on April
15, 2008. Still waiting to hear back from the state regarding the
Excel project. There is a new facilities manager at the state level.
The next meeting will take place at Central Office on Tuesday, April
29th at 10:00 a.m.
H.c. Recycling – Central Office is still waiting for a response back
from the new Village of Monticello administrators regarding the
district’s recycling program. It may become necessary to send out
bids to private waste/recyclers, in May, if Monticello does not
respond positively to the district’s recycling requirements.
H.d. Somerville Field Utilization - Preliminary work is continuing.
This item will remain on the Information and Discussion segment of
the Agenda for further discussions.
H.e. Grading – A Board of Education workshop will take place on May
6th beginning at 5:00 p.m., with a short break for the Budget
Hearing at 7:00 p.m., and will resume immediately after the Hearing.
H.f. College in the Classroom, Paying for it – A breakdown was
included in each Board of Education member’s agenda packet for their
review. The idea of bringing college into the classrooms will not
only save families on tuition but will also create a smoother
transition for students from high school to college, while remaining
close to home.
H.g. District Accountability Status Notification – A chart was
included in each Board of Education member’s agenda packet for their
review regarding the Federal and State accountability status of
schools in our district, which was based on 2006-2007 data.
H.h Get Out the Vote - On April 4, 2008, Pat Michel sent out a
letter to the PTA Presidents and several community members inviting
them to a meeting, on April 23rd at the RJK Middle School Library,
asking them to share their opinions and advice on the presentation
of the budget.
H.i. Homework & Research – Included in each Board of Education
member’s agenda packet was an article Pat Michel wanted to share
with them regarding smaller class sizes.
H.j. Football Information – In response to a Board of Education
member’s questions and comments concerning the cost of the proposed
football program in the district, the Superintendent requested Doug
Murphy, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, to do
a cost analysis of similar sized school districts in the area.
Enclosed in each Board of Education member’s agenda packets was the
cost analysis for each member to review.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion to go into Executive Session at 10:37 p.m., by Tara
Buckstad, seconded by Yvonne Housman, to discuss the employment
history of a particular person.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 11:29 p.m., Alyce Van
Etten, seconded by Vivian Liff.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
ADJOURNMENT J. Motion to adjourn at 11:34 p.m. by Tara Buckstad,
seconded by Vivian Liff.
Yes: 8 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
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