Minutes for May 20, 2008
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 20, 2008
Location: RJK Middle School Library
6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Jacob Billig (left at 8:30 p.m.), Tara Buckstad,
Richard Feller, Liza Glick (arrived at 6:10 p.m., left at 7:30 p.m.
to represent Board of Education at RJK Middle School Spring Concert,
returned at 8:30 p.m.) , Yvonne Housman (left at ¬¬¬7:45 p.m.),
Vivian Liff (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Eugene Nesin (left at 7:30 p.m.
to represent the Board of Education at the RJK Middle School Spring
Concert), Robert Stewart, Alyce Van Etten, Taylor Fasce, Student
School Board Member
Absent:
Also Present: Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools
Kathleen Pagano-Fuller, Assistant Superintendent for Student
Learning
Gladys P. Baxter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support
Staff Services
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
President, Robert Stewart, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Jacob Billig, seconded
by Alyce Van Etten at 6:05 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: 7 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Housman, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Glick, Liff
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. by Jacob Billig,
seconded by Liza Glick.
Yes: 9 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart,
Van Etten
No: 0
Absent
After a five minute break, at 6:55 p.m., President, Robert Stewart
called the meeting back to order.
1. Pledge to the Flag
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education to modify the Agenda to adding F.2.i., Stipulation of
Settlement in the Matter of 052008.
Yes: 9 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent
2. Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to
adopt the Agenda.
Yes: 9 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Housman, Liff, Nesin,
Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent
PRESENTATION
B. None
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. Ryan Welch, High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Katie Rubin, former Monticello Student Transfer of teacher from
the High School to RJK Middle School.
Lilly Carbonara, High School Student - Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Frank Segrow, High School Student - Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Melissa Rennie, Times Herald Record Reporter Board of Education
Policies concerning transfer of teachers.
Matthew Thomas, High School Student - Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Nicole Taggart, former High School Student - Transfer of teacher
from the High School to RJK Middle School.
Maria Taggart, High School Student - Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Savannah Bennett - High School Student - Transfer of teacher from
the High School to RJK Middle School.
Corey Wakeman - High School Student - Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Joann Behrent-Peabody - Parent - Transfer of teacher from the High
School to RJK Middle School.
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Student Board member, Taylor Fasce gave a report out on the
following High School activities.
Debate Club Catholic League Nationals Matt Thomas will be
rep-resenting Monticello.
Debate Club National Championship Matt Thomas and Nick Bur-ton
will be representing Monticello.
Honors Society Community clean up. Induction Ceremony, May 22,
2008.
Student Council Phantom of the Opera, May 21, 2008. Seniors won
the banner competition. Spirit week went well.
Living Timeline between the Wars May 30, 2008- will include
dancing, music and food.
NYSSMA A lot of people, students volunteered.
Physics Day A trip to Six Flags, Great Adventure.
Kiwanis Conducted scholarship interviews on May 20, 2008.
SCIL All Star State Championship took place at Lake Ontario.
Sullivan County took Gold.
The Board of Education presented Vivian Liff with a plaque of
gratitude for serving 15 years as a Board of Education member in the
Monticello Central School District.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Richard Feller, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
E.1.a. Minutes of May 1, 2008 Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. RESIGNATION
Lauri McBride, Science Teacher at the RJK Middle School wishes to
resign effective July 31, 2008.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Wanda Rock, Teaching Assistant at the RJK Middle School wishes to
resign effective May 2, 2008.
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 Jeannine Croft to the position of Food Service Helper
assignment at a salary of $10.57 per hour for a maximum of 6 hours
per day, 185 days per year, pro-rated, for a probationary period of
45 days with benefits as per the Cafeteria contract, replacing
Mattie Rivera, to be effective April 7, 2008.
E.2.d. TEMPORARY 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 Lana Moravus to a temporary position of High School
Interim Assistant Principal, effective April 24, 2008 to June 16,
2008 at a salary of $400 per day.
E.2.e. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Barbara Gore, Clerk at RJK Middle School is requesting a leave of
absence due to medical reasons as per the Family Medical Leave Act,
effective April 3, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
E.2.f. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Meridith Symanski-Caruso, High School Earth Science Teacher is
requesting a leave under the Family Medical Leave Act as of May 8,
2008.
E.3. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Baxter, Gladys Tenure Area Assistant Superintendent for Business
and Support Services
(7/01/07 6/30/08)
Chamorro, Julio Special Subject Tenure Area School Psychologist
(9/1/05 9/1/08)
Cruz, Robin Academic Tenure Area Teaching Assistant
(9/19/05 9/19/08)
Harrold, Jill Academic Tenure Area Elementary
(9/1/05 9/1/08)
*Janusas, Joy Special Subject Tenure Area Education of
Children with Handicapping Conditions
(9/1/06 9/1/08)
Kiss, Adele Academic Tenure Area Teaching Assistant
(9/1/05 9/1/07)
Myron, Nicole Academic Tenure Area Mathematics
(9/1/05 9/1/8)
Smith, Catherine Academic Tenure Area Teaching Assistant
(9/16/05 9/16/08)
*Two Year Probationary Period
E.4. CSE SERVICES
E.5. CPSE SERVICES
E.6. EXCESSED ITEMS - None
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ADMINISTRATORS
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve
the Resolution Recognizing Administrators.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.b. ADOPTION OF CODE OF CONDUCT
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to adopt
the Code of Conduct.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.c. ADOPTION OF CDEP PLAN
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Richard Feller, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to adopt
the CDEP Plan.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.d. PROPOSED MEMORIAL AT COOKE SCHOOL
Upon motion Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve
the Memorial Pot Luck Supper on May 30, 2008, in memory of Laura
Rowlette, Club Rec Site Coordinator.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.e. BUDGET TRANSFER
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
approve the Budget Transfer.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.f. LUMBER BID
Upon motion by Jacob Billig, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent voted to
approve the Lumber Bid.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.g. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Richard Feller, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
voted to approve the Private School Transportation Request.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.h. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE 41508
Upon motion to table F.2.h., by Jacob Billig, seconded by Alyce Van
Etten, the Board of Education tabled the Termination of Employee
41508.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
F.2.i. 052008 STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT
Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Jacob Billig, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
approve the 052008 Stipulation of Settlement.
Yes: 6 Billig, Buckstad, Feller, Liff, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Glick, Housman, Nesin
RECESS
At 8:10 p.m., President Robert Stewart called a twenty minute recess
in order for the Board of Education to learn the results of the
Annual Budget Vote and Election.
At 8:30 p.m., President Robert Stewart reconvened the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
G. President Robert Stewart read aloud correspondence and passed
along to Central Office.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
H.a Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law
Annual Visit to Schools Bus garage needs to be scheduled.
Somerville Field will be done on June 5, 2008. The Board of
Education will be holding its meeting the same night at the field.
Cooke Elementary School will be a back up in the event of rain.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update An Executive Summary
of the oil tank replacements were included in each board members
agenda packet for their review. The next meeting will take place May
27th at Central Office.
H.c. Recycling Pat Michel will be meeting with representatives of
the Renaissance Committee along with a representative from the
Village of Monticello on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The Village of
Monticello is being very cooperative and is trying to accommodate
the school districts recycling needs. Cost of fuel may prevent them
from doing so.
H.d. Somerville Field Utilization The building at the field has
been condemned. Specs will be shown to Central Office by the
Architects some time next week. The June 5, 2008 Board of Education
meeting will take place at the field.
H.e. Grading A grading workshop was held on May 6, 2008. Several
board members, Central Office administrators, and the general public
were present. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation, Robert Stewart
presented was included in each board members agenda packets for
review.
H.f. Advancing Beyond AP Courses Pat Michel included, in each
board members agenda packet an article to review.
H.g. Grading the Superintendent Evaluation forms were included in
each board members agenda packet. They were instructed to read the
in-formation and reply back to Central Office no later than June 2,
2008. The information will be compiled for distribution at the June
5, 2008 board meeting.
H.h. Policy Update Robert Stewart has several NYSSBA policy
updates. A CD will be distributed, with the updates, to the board
members for review. Discussions will begin at the first board
meeting in June. The updates will be adopted at the Reorganization
meeting in July.
H.i. Paperless Board Meetings Robert Stewart has participated in
sev-eral demonstrations at Orange Ulster BOCES and Central Office.
Will organize a presentation to be given at a future board meeting.
H.j. Graduation Graduation committee member, Vivian Liff requested
that the board members that have not responded back yet, to let the
committee know their intentions for attending the 2008 graduation.
Asked how many board members are to be seated on stage.
Admini-stration will let her know how many.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Ryan Welch, High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Savannah Bennett - High School Student Transfer of teacher from
the High School to RJK Middle School.
Janet Newberg Parent and Graduate of Monticello High School,
Transfer of teacher from the High School to RJK Middle School.
Sabrina Graham Teacher at the High School - Transfer of teacher
from the High School to RJK Middle School.
Brittany Stickle - High School Student Transfer of teacher from
the High School to RJK Middle School.
Hassan Massey - High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Ashley Columbo - High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Tyler Hutchins - High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Hui Won Lee - High School Student Transfer of teacher from the
High School to RJK Middle School.
Joann Behrent-Peabody Transfer of teacher from the High School to
RJK Middle School. Board of Educations policy on cell phone use
during board meetings.
Judy Buffa Building cleaning maintenance chain of command.
Marie Ng Shortage of substitute teachers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Alyce Van Etten,
seconded by Liza Glick at 9:45 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: 7 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig, Housman
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. by Richard
Feller, seconded by Alyce Van Etten.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent : Billig, Housman
F.2.h. REMOVED FROM TABLE - TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE 41508
Upon motion to remove the table of F.2.h, by Tara Buckstad, seconded
by Liza Glick, the Board of Education removed the table of 052008
Stipulation of Settlement.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent : Billig, Housman
F.2.h. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE 41508
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
approve the Termination of Employee 41508.
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. by Vivian Liff, seconded by Tara
Buckstad.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Feller, Glick, Liff, Nesin, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent : Billig, Housman
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
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