Minutes for June 5, 2008
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 5, 2008
Location: Cooke Elementary School Multipurpose Room
5:50 P.M.
ROLL CALL
A. Present: Tara Buckstad, Liza Glick (arrived at 6:30 p.m.) ,
Yvonne Housman, Eugene Nesin, Barbara O’Rourke, Robert Stewart,
Alyce Van Etten, Taylor Fasce’, Student School Board Member
Absent: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller
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 5:50 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Eugene Nesin, seconded
by Yvonne Housman at 5:50 p.m. to discuss the matters leading to the
appointment of a particular person.
Yes: 6 Buckstad, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig, Feller, Glick
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 6:23 p.m. by Alyce Van
Etten, seconded by Yvonne Housman.
Yes: 6 Buckstad, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent: Billig, Feller, Glick
After a fifteen minute recess, at 6:38 p.m., President, Robert
Stewart called the meeting back to order.
1. Pledge to the Flag
Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board
of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to
adopt the Agenda.
Yes: 6 Buckstad, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Van Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller, Glick (out of room)
PRESENTATION
B. None
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
C. Medum Choe – Former Monticello Student – Board of Education
meetings with student and community members input.
Frank Segrow – Student involvement at Board of Education meetings.
Lilly Carbonara, High School Student – Value of student’s voice
being heard with regard to transfer of teacher from the High School
to RJK Middle School.
Rose Joyce Turner, Teacher – Transfer of teacher from the High
School to the RJK Middle School.
Shane Jackson, student – Thanked the Board of Education for allowing
him to raise money to go to Albany to represent Monticello.
Michael Greco – Coach – Thanked the Board of Education for allowing
him to coach in the district. Transfer of teacher from the High
School to the RJK Middle School.
BOARD REPORT OUT
D. Student Board member, Taylor Fasce’ gave a report out on the
following High School activities.
Student elections were held 6/5/08 – President Aria Shafai and Vice
President Lauren Katz were chosen to represent the High School
students.
The trip to Albany to John Bonacic’s presentation for Excellence in
Education awards was a success.
Panther Press – End of the year edition was published June 5th.
Freshman orientation will take place on August 19th and 20th.
2nd Annual John Spear Memorial Wiffleball tournament will take place
on June 13th.
The debate team’s banquet will be held on June 6th at the Great
Sil-ver River Restaurant in Monticello.
The Prom took place at the Lodge in Rock Hill. Was very well
attended. Everyone had a good time.
Matthew Thomas competed in the Catholic National Debate
Championships. He advanced to the Octo-final round in the Lincoln
Douglas debate.
Yvonne Housman – Attended the Prom. Had a good time.
Robert Stewart – Attended the Sullivan BOCES Academic Awards night.
Ten honorees were from Monticello School District. It was a very
nice evening.
Pat Michel – On June 13, 2008, the Boys and Girls Club is having
their annual dinner. Tickets are still available. It will be held at
the Eagles Nest at 7:00 p.m.
Alyce Van Etten – Attended the Sullivan County School Boards dinner
on May 28, 2008. Vivian Liff was honored.
CONSENT AGENDA
E. Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the
Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 6 Buckstad, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce
Van Etten
No: 0
Abstain: 1 Glick
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
E.1.a. Minutes of May 20, 2008 – Regular Meeting
E.2 PERSONNEL
E.2.a. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Tavi Bockman, Third grade teacher at Rutherford Elementary School,
was given a leave of absence effective March 15, 2008 to May 30,
2008 at the February 7, 2008 board meeting. She is now requesting an
unpaid leave as per the Family Medical Act until June 30, 2008.
E.2.b. RESIGNATION
Maria Carpinone, Business Teacher at the High School wishes to
resign effective June 30, 2008.
E.2.c. RESIGNATION
Lisa Pacht, Social Studies Teacher at the High School wishes to
resign effective June 30, 2008.
E.2.d. 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 Samantha Anderman to a probationary position of
tenure area, Elementary, Step 1 at a salary of $39,848, pro-rated,
per year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2011,
replacing Margaret Katzenberger.
E.2.e. 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 Vincent Bolduc to a probationary position of tenure
area, Mathematics, Step 1 at a salary of $43,213, pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2011, replacing
Raymond Kelly.
E.2.f. 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 Matthew Buddenhagen to a probationary position of
tenure area, Physical Education and Health, Step 9 at a salary of
$52,629, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2008 to
September 1, 2010, replacing Chester Grant.
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 Christopher Cellini to a probationary position of
tenure area, Social Studies, Step 4 at a salary of $44,594,
pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1,
2011, replacing Lisa Pacht.
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 Sara Kozachuk to a probationary position of tenure
area, Elementary, Step 2 at a salary of $41,087, pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2010, replacing
Delora Wilson Wisniski.
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 Michael Marra to a probationary position of tenure
area, Elementary, Step 9 at a salary of $52,629, pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2010, replacing
Richard O’Neill.
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 Joan Mingo to a probationary position of tenure area,
Physical Therapist, Step 10 at a salary of $60,841, pro-rated, per
year, effective September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2011. New
Position.
E.2.k. 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 Irene Czerwinski to a temporary leave replacement
position of tenure area, Elementary, Step 1 at a salary of $38,687,
pro-rated, per year, effective May 30, 2008 to June 27, 2008,
replacing Tavi Bockman.
E.3. CSE SERVICES
E.4. CPSE SERVICES
E.5. EXCESSED ITEMS
E.6. Appointment of Personnel for Grades 5-8 Summer Learning Academy
– As per attached list.
E.7. Appointment of Personnel for Grades Pre-K – 4 Summer Learning
Academy – As per attached list.
E.8. Appointment of Personnel for 2008 Summer School – As per the
attached list.
ACTION ITEMS
F.1. Old Business - None
F.2. New Business
F.2.a. ACCEPT RESULTS OF 2008- 2009 BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTIONS
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Barbara O’Rourke, the Board
of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to
accept the Results of the 2008-2009 Budget Vote and Elections
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.b. RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE MOMODU SESAY
Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to adopt
the Resolution to Terminate Momodu Sesay.
Yes: 6 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 0
Abstain: 1 O’Rourke
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.c. BUDGET TRANSFER
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve
the Budget Transfer.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.d. TREASURER’S REPORT
Upon motion Eugene Nesin, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve
the Treasurer’s Reports for March and April 2008.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.e. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION – TABLE 1
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve
the Private School Transportation – Table 1
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.e. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION – TABLE 2
Upon motion by Tara Buckstad, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to reject
the Private School Transportation – Table 2
Yes: 5 Buckstad, Glick, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van Etten
No: 2 Housman, Nesin
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.e. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION – TABLE 3
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad, the Board of
Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve
the Private School Transportation – Table 3
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.f APPROVAL OF REVISED CONSULTANT CONTRACT
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Robert Stewart, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
approve the Revised Consultant Contract – Kirsten Ruglis
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
F.2.g. RECLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS
Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Robert Stewart, the
Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
approve the Reclassification of Civil Service Positions – Emily
Sheehan and Tina Rau from Typist to Senior Typist.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
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 – 2007 – 2008 annual visits to schools are
complete.
H.b. Facilities Committee Construction Update – The next meeting
will take place in the conference room at Central Office on Tuesday,
June 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
H.c. Recycling – The District will no longer be using the Town of
Monticello’s recycling. Bids will go out to private recycling
companies. Deadline for the RFP’s is June 12, 2008.
H.d. Somerville Field Utilization – Walkthrough visit took place on
June 5, 2008. Architects have designed a new proposal for the field.
It will be used for the new football program. The High School field
is 27 feet too short for regulation football. The design also
includes a new building to be erected that will replace the existing
condemned structure. A football field mock-up will be presented at
the next board meeting.
H.e. Grading – An article was included in each board member’s agenda
packet for review. Pat Michel met with lead teachers and
administrators June 5, 2008. Good progress is being made. A numeric
grading system has been agreed upon.
H.f. Grading the Superintendent – The Board of Education would like
to integrate a collaborate arrangement between the Superintendent’s
goals and the board’s goals. Information was included in each board
member’s agenda packet comparing the instrument used to grade the
Superintendent previously to a proposed new instrument. A future
Board of Education workshop was suggested.
H.g. Policy Update – Each board member was given a CD Rom with
NYSSBA board policy updates to review. The updated policies will be
discussed at future board meetings and the first reading will be an
action item at the next board meeting. Questions can forward via
e-mail to Robert Stewart.
H.h. Paperless Board Meetings – Robert Stewart is going to organize
a demonstration on paperless board meetings to be given at a future
board meeting. Will coordinate the demonstration with the district’s
technology staff. Hope to present it in July.
H.i. International Baccalaureate – Emma Chase Elementary School’s
request for candidate status has been granted. Duggan Elementary
School begins their summer training in May.
H.j. Joining National School Board Association – An affiliation
notice was enclosed in each board member’s agenda packet to review.
It will be added to a future board meeting as an action item.
H.k. July and August Board Meeting Dates – July 8th –
Reorganization, July 24th – regular meeting, August 21st – regular
meeting.
H.l. District Emergency Response Plan – A draft of the District’s
Emergency Response Plan was enclosed in each board member’s agenda
packet for review. It will become an action item at the next board
meeting. Any corrections should be forwarded to Central Office to
revise.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
I. Rebecca Perlman – Communication between students and school board
members
Sabrina Graham – Invited the members of the Board of Education to
attend the Debate Team’s banquet to be held on Friday, June 6, 2008
at the Great Silver River restaurant in Monticello. Transfer of
teacher from the High School to the RJK Middle School.
James McLachlan – Senior High School – Transfer of teacher from the
High School to the RJK Middle School.
Joe Gonzalez - Transfer of teacher from the High School to the RJK
Middle School.
Michael Greco – Coach – Transfer of teacher from the High School to
the RJK Middle School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon Motion to go into Executive Session by Alyce Van Etten,
seconded by Yvonne Housman at 9:09p.m. to discuss the evaluation of
a particular person(s), and the employment history of a particular
person.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
Motion to come out of Executive Session at 11:15 p.m. by Alyce Van
Etten, seconded by Tara Buckstad.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
ADJOURNMENT
J. Motion to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. by Tara Buckstad, seconded by
Liza Glick.
Yes: 7 Buckstad, Glick, Housman, Nesin, O’Rourke, Stewart, Alyce Van
Etten
No: 0
Absent or not present: Billig, Feller
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk
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