BOARD OF EDUCATION Monticello Central School District REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING June 16, 2011 Location: RJK Middle School Library 7:00 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting ROLL CALL A. Present: Tara Buckstad-Russo, Cathleen Doherty, Liza Glick, Yvonne Housman, Bob Kunis, Ellen Nesin, Susan Purcell, Stacey Sharoff, Alyce Van Etten, Taylor Reardon, Student School Board Member Absent: Also Present: Edward V. Rhine, Interim Superintendent of Schools Kenneth W. Newman, Asst. Supt. for Student Learning Gladys P. Baxter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Staff Services Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk CALL TO ORDER President, Susan Purcell, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. Pledge to the Flag AGENDA AMENDMENT Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of Education voted to amend the agenda by removing E.1.e. from the consent agenda and adding it under action items as F.2.v. Yes: 8 Buckstad-Russo, Doherty, Housman, Kunis, Nesin, Purcell, Sharoff, Van Etten No: 1 Glick AGENDA ADOPTION 2. Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board of Education, voted to adopt the amended agenda. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 23, 2011 Upon motion by Stacey Sharoff, seconded by Ellen Nesin, the Board of Education, voted to adopt the Minutes of May 23, 2011. June 16, 2011 Page 1 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 26, 2011 Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of Education, voted to adopt the Minutes of May 26, 2011. AGENDA AMENDMENT Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education, voted to amend the agenda, to combine the next two action items, 5 & 6 as one vote. Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education, voted to approve action items 5 and 6. 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 31, 2011 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - JUNE 2, 2011 BOARD PRESENTATION B. 1. Board Recognition for Asst. Supt. for Business and Support Services and also for the Retiring Board Members and District Staff 2. Food Service Update Debra Donleavy QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS C. Name Topic Debi Levine June Lombardi June Fisher Thomas Druse Shared her teaching experience in the district Retiring after 23 years. Music related activities in the district Are participating teachers being paid? AP Chemistry Class being dropped for the 2011-2012 school year AP Chemistry Class being dropped for the 2011-2012 school year June 16, 2011 Page 2 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
BOARD ROUND TABLE D. The following recent events were attended by members of the Board of Education. Taylor Reardon Thanked the Board of Education to allow her to serve as a Student School Board Member. It was an honor to do so. Many members of the Board of Education, including the President and the Interim Superintendent thanked Taylor for doing a great job and for actively participating at each board meeting by not only giving updates of what was happening in the High School but also expressing her opinions on various issues that were discussed at meetings throughout the 2010-2011 school year. Cooke Elementary School Spring Concert Ellen Nesin Last Night Musical Performance at the Nesin Theatre Ellen Nesin, Stacey Sharoff Nesin Theatre Dedication Ellen Nesin, Stacey Sharoff, Cathleen Doherty and Susan Purcell Blue and White Ceremony at the High School Ellen Nesin Presidential Awards Liza Glick, Tara Buckstad-Russo, and Susan Purcell SCBOCES Vo-Tech Graduation Stacey Sharoff, Bob Kunis, Ken Newman Retiring Board of Education members, Liza Glick and Tara Buckstad- Russo thanked the board of education, administration, teaching staff and community members for the support they received while serving as a board member. Announcements: June 20, 2011 ~ RJK Middle School, Moving Up Day CONSENT AGENDA E. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of voted to approve the amended Consent Agenda. E.1. PERSONNEL June 16, 2011 Page 3 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
E.1.a. RESIGNATION Shari Biro wishes to resign from her position as Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services 6-12, effective August 1, 2011 in order to resume her position as Special Education Teacher. E.1.b. RESIGNATION Dan Berger, Science Teacher at the High School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 30 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Mr. Berger is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which he is eligible. Effective July 1, 2012. E.1.c. RESIGNATION Debra Kantrowitz-Levine, Elementary Teacher at the Cooke Elementary School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 23 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Kantrowitz-Levine is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective June 30, 2012. E.1.d. RESIGNATION Maryanne March, wishes to resign from her position as Teacher Aide in order to accept the position of Clerk at the RJK Middle School. E.1.e. RESIGNATION REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA E.1.f. RESIGNATION Patricia Segar, Special Education Teacher at the Cooke Elementary School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 24 ½ years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Segar is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective July 1, 2012. E.1.g. RESIGNATION Lee Shaver, ESL Coordinator wishes to resign effective June 30, 2011. E.1.h. RESIGNATION Deborah Wood, Principal at the RJK Middle School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 33 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Wood is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Administrators Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective June 30, 2012. E.1.i. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Jane Hardison, Teaching Assistant at the RJK Middle School requests a leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act effective May 26, 2011 to August 18, 2011. June 16, 2011 Page 4 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
E.1.j. CHILD CARE LEAVE Andrea McGregor, School Psychologist requests to extend her child care leave effective September 1, 2011 to December 20, 2011. E.1.k. CHILD CARE LEAVE Sarah Slinsky, Special Education Teacher at the RJK Middle School requests a child care leave effective June 13, 2011 to September 1, 2011. E.1.l. 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 Interim Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Maryann March to the position of Clerk at a salary of $19,530 per year for 7.5 hours per day and 217 days per year, prorated, for a probationary period of 26 weeks with benefits as per the Secretarial contract. Replacing Angela Mueller. To be effective June 6, 2011. E.1.m. 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 Nikki Maxwell to a Temporary.6 position of tenure area, English, Step 2, at a salary of $44,933, pro-rated ($26,959.80), per year, effective September 7, 2011 to September 7, 2013. Community School Assignment. Replacing Timothy Billias. E.1.n. APPROVAL OF FALL 2011 COACHING STAFF Team Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Asst. Varsity Soccer Boys JV Soccer Boys Modified Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Asst. Varsity Soccer Girls JV Soccer Girls Modified Soccer Varsity Volleyball JV Volleyball Modified Volleyball Varsity Cross Country Modified Cross Country Girls Varsity Tennis Girls JV Tennis Varsity Football Asst. Varsity Football Asst. Varsity Football Modified Football John Maranzana Coach Gil Suarez Lou Velasco Marc Gittleman William Stento Katie Alverez Shannon Dietrich Danielle Cornish Karen Atack Jesus Rodriguez Kimberly Fore Peter Wysochanski Scott Fitchett Urvashi Gupta William Zwart Matt Buddenhagen Mike Marra Matt Daly Dennis Martin June 16, 2011 Page 5 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
E.2. CSE MINUTES 21238, 15426, 22635, 22636, 14682, 18964 E.3. CPSE MINUTES 18748, 21037, 22388, 19693, 21780, 21535, 22287, 21942, 20381, 21159, 22252, 21097, 18817, 20844, 21168, 20098, 20250, 19657, 10229, 19538, 20999, 22279, 19569, 18823, 21105, 19587, 21041, 22593, 21186, 19888, 21170, 21500, 21865, 19826, 21989 E.4. TREASURER S REPORT For the month ending April 30, 2011. E.5. BUDGET TRANSFERS CONSENT AGENDA F. F.1. Old Business - None ACTION ITEMS F.2. New Business F.2.a. SUMMER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT EXTENSION Upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Ellen Nesin, the Board of voted to approve the Summer Transportation Contract Extension. SDTC 6 Students $482.61 per day with attendants F.2.b. DCMO BOCES RESOLUTION Upon motion Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of voted to adopt the DCMO (Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego) BOCES Resolutions: 1. Cooperative Purchasing - School Year 2011-2012 2. Generic School Year 2011-2012 3. Food and Cafeteria Supplies School Year 2011-2012 F.2.c. POP XEROX RESOLUTION Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to adopt the POP Xerox Resolution: Whereas, the Monticello Central School District wishes to purchase network printers, and installation to upgrade and expand the current components in the district and Whereas, the District has arranged with Orange-Ulster Board of June 16, 2011 Page 6 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to purchase such equipment and the necessary installation for its use; and Whereas, BOCES is providing this as a service to a public school district at the District s request; and Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved that: 1. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to enter into agreement with BOCES to provide network printers and installation for 48 months. The base cost not to exceed $95,586.56 over the life of the plan, and maintenance not to exceed $95,200.00 over the life of the plan. 2. The District will be billed by BOCES. ACTION ITEM TABLED F.2.d. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING REMOVAL BID Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of voted to table the Solid Waste & Recycling Removal Bid: F.2.e. CUSTODIAL SUPPLY BID Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of voted to award the Custodial Supply Bid to: Calico Industries 9045 Junction Drive Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 Items: 16, 18, 22,24, 27, 31-32, 37, 40, 44, 46, 52, 56, 67, 70-71, 75, and 81. Sanico PO Box 2037 156 Corporate Drive Binghamton, NY 13902 Items: 2, 6, 10, 53-54, 55 (coawarded), 63, 78, 82, and 83. E.A. Morse & Co., Inc. 11-25 Harding Street Middletown, NY 10940 Items: 3-4, 7, 11, 13-15, 17, 19-21, 23, 26, 28-29, 38-39, 41, 43, 55 (co-awarded), 58, 61-62, 69, 72-74, 76-77 (co-awarded), 79, and 80. Home Depot Interboro Packaging Corp. 114 Bracken Road Montgomery, NY 12549 Items: 84 C Tri-State Paper & Cleaning Supply PO box 4268, 624 Rt. 17 M Middletown, NY 10941 Items: 77 (co-awarded) June 16, 2011 Page 7 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
Thompson Square Plaza Monticello, NY 12701 Items: 47 and 59 Perkins Paper Inc. 206 Wembly Road New Windsor, NY 12533 Items: 1, 25, 30, 33-36, 45, 48-51, 57 and 60 M & M Frankel Disposables 506 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 Items: 5, 8-9, 12, 64-66, and 68 Central Poly Corp. 18 Donaldson Place Linden, NJ 07036 Item: None Unipak Corp. PO Box 300027 Brooklyn, NY 11230 Item: 85 All American Poly 40 Turner Place Piscataway, NJ 08854 Items: None *No bids were received for Item 42 F.2.f. PLUMBING SUPPLY BID Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of voted to award the Plumbing Supply Bid to: Home Depot Thompson Square Plaza Monticello, NY 12701 Item: 2-18, 20, 22-35, 37-40, 42-46, 54-65, 70-86, 211, 232, 242, 244, 247, 264-268, 270, 272, 276-278, 284, 308, 310-329, 338-343, 346-349, 352-356, 361, 365-366, 368, and 374-375 Schmidt s Wholesale, Inc. PO Box 5100 Monticello, NY 12701 Items: 1, 19, 21, 36, 41, 47-53, 66-69, 87-191, 193-197, 212-225, 230-231, 235 (co-awarded), 238, 246, 248, 252-253, 255, 258, 260-263, 269, 271, 273-275, 279-282, 285-299, 301-307, 309, 330-337, 344, 350-351, 357-360, 362-364, 367, 369-373, and 376-379 Sexauer Interline Brand 801 West Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Items: 226-229, 233-234, 235 (co-awarded), 236-237, 239-241, 243, 249, 256-257, 259 and 300 No bids were received for the following items: 192, 198-210, 245, 250-251, 254, 283 and 345. June 16, 2011 Page 8 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
F.2.g. APPROVAL OF RESERVE FUND ALLOCATION Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of voted to approve the Reserve Fund Allocation of $2,837,243.00 F.2.h. EXCESSED ITEMS Upon motion by Stacey Sharoff, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to approve the Excessed Items: 6 Buses Bus # 222 227 228 229 230 233 Passenger 48 66 48 48 66 66 Year 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 Mileage 188571 145202 159852 171446 175196 167439 F.2.i. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES CONTRACT Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to approve the Occupational Therapy Services Contract: Protherapy - $244,500 2011-2012 School Year F.2.j. AGREEMENT FOR OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to approve the Agreement for Outpatient Rehabilitation Services: Inspire June 16, 2011 Page 9 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
F.2.k. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SERVICES CONTRACT Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to approve the Internal and External Services Contracts: Internal Auditing Services: Knack, Pavloff & Company External Auditing Services: Cooper, Niemann & Co., LLP $16,000 2011-2012 School Year $23,000 2011-2012 School Year F.2.l. EQUIPMENT THRESHOLD Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to approve the Equipment Threshold being raised to $5,000. This amount is consistent with federal guidelines. F.2.m. RESOLUTION TO CREATE SOCIAL WORKER POSITION AND ELA/LITERACY TEACHER FOR THE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE RJK MIDDLE SCHOOL Upon motion by Tara Buckstad-Russo, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, voted to adopt the Resolution to Create a Social Worker Position and an ELA/Literacy Teacher Position for the Alternative Education Program at the RJK Middle School. AGENDA AMENDMENT Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of Education, voted to amend the agenda grouping action items F.2.n. through F.2.u. as one vote. June 16, 2011 Page 10 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education, voted to approve action items F.2.n. through F.2.u. F.2.n. RESIGNATION Martha Landau, Elementary Teacher at the Rutherford Elementary School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 13 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Landau is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective June 30, 2012. F.2.o. RESIGNATION Helen Reno, Typist at the Rutherford Elementary School wishes to resign with the purpose of retirement after 26 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Effective August 31, 2011. F.2.p. RESIGNATION Pamela Shimer, School Nurse Teacher at the Chase and Cooke Elementary schools wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 18 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Shimer is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective July 1, 2012. F.2.q. RESIGNATION Lillian Tighe, Spanish Teacher at the High School wishes to resign for the purpose of retirement after 28 years of service in the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Tighe is entitled to all benefits of the Monticello Teachers Association/ Monticello Central School District Negotiated Agreement for which she is eligible. Effective July 1, 2012. F.2.r. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM Town of Bethel Camp Cathy McFadden Kimberly Murphy Town of Forestburgh Camp Kim Thompson Kinnebrook Elizabeth Nicoletti Mamakating Library Dennis Law Angela Curtis Janice Eisenhardt Town of Thompson Camp Cyrena DeCio June 16, 2011 Page 11 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
Ann Van Etten Christine Early Kenneth L. Rutherford School Cindy Bright Sara Kozachuck Sarah Galligan George L. Cooke School Melanie Hector Tina Hicks Connie Avery-Cheng Coordinator Patti Sonnenschein F.2.s. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL Staff Name Dana Parks Holli Hall Rachel McBride Bernadette Lapomarede Janice Hoskey Hannah Dickens Position Title Summer School Speech Therapist Aide for Student with Special Physical Needs Aide for Student with Special Physical Needs Aide for Student with Special Physical Needs Aide for Student with Special Physical Needs Aide for Student with Special Physical Needs F.2.t. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR SUMMER SCHOOL Safety Staff Dennis Browne David Simon Steve Karasik Robin Dockery Attendance Kim Rock Teaching Staff Gernille Schombs Rachel Leight Michelle Knowlton Holley Boncek Lisa Darbee Stephen Matuszak Toni Carnesi-Montemurro Karen Deans Peter Wysochanski Janet Veale Marie Schall Brigitte Nesteroke Nurses Gwen Rettoun Andrea Oldfield Subject English Language Arts English Language Arts Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Mathematics Science Physical Education ESL SE Liaison Drivers Education June 16, 2011 Page 12 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
F.2.u. APPOINTMENT OF KIM ROCK AS INTERIM CLAIMS AUDITOR EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2011. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services, to appoint Kim Rock as Interim Claims Auditor at the pro-rated current rate of pay, effective Monday, June 27, 2011. Replacing Maureen Stancage who will be out for an extended period of time. F.2.v. RESIGNATION Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of voted to approve the Resignation of Michael Nealon, Mathematics Teacher at the High School who wishes to resign effective June 30, 2011. Yes: 8 Buckstad-Russo, Doherty, Glick, Housman, Kunis, Nesin, Sharoff, Van Etten Abstained: 1 Purcell CORRESPONDENCE G. A letter from the Town of Bethel which outlined the various town agencies that are now being housed in the former Duggan Elementary School. Each board member received an invitation to the Senior Honors Night scheduled for June 23 rd. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION AGENDA AMENDMENT ACTION ITEM RETURNED TO AGENDA H.a. Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools All facilities has been visited for the 2010-2011 school year. Alyce Van Etten and John Travis inspected Somerville Field today, June 16, 2011. Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Ellen Nesin, the Board of Education voted to amend the agenda and add back action item F.2.d. F.2.d. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING REMOVAL BID Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Stacey Sharoff, the Board of voted to award the Solid Waste & Recycling Removal Bid to: June 16, 2011 Page 13 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011
Thompson Sanitation Option 1: Including Recycling $189,000.00 Option 2: Without Recycling $189,000.00 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:29 p.m., upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Alyce Van Etten, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s). At 10:09 p.m., upon motion by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education voted to come out of Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT I. Motion to adjourn by Tara Buckstad-Russo, seconded by Yvonne Housman, at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk June 16, 2011 Page 14 of 14 BOE approved: 7/05/2011