BOARD OF EDUCATION Monticello Central School District REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING September 3, 2009 Location: RJK Middle School Library 7:00 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting ROLL CALL A. Present: Tara Buckstad-Russo, Richard Feller, Liza Glick, Yvonne Housman, Bob Kunis, Barbara O Rourke, Jo- Ann Peabody, Susan Purcell, Alyce Van Etten 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 CALL TO ORDER President, Alyce Van Etten, called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 1. Pledge to the Flag 2. Upon motion by Liza Glick, seconded by Susan Purcell, the Board of Education, voted to adopt the Agenda. PRESENTATIONS B 1. Construction Update: Summer Wrap-up - Joe Tola, Savin Engineers, Steve Vonschiller, Tetra Tech, John Travis, and Oscar Hinkle 2. Data Dashboard - Patrick Michel, Superintendent of Schools and Carl J. Solomon, Program Evaluator QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS C. None BOARD REPORT OUT D. Susan Purcell - Attended the Welcome Back ceremony at the High School on Tuesday, September 1 st. Tara Buckstad-Russo - Attended the Chase Elementary Kindergarten Kickoff on August 31 st. Jo-Ann Peabody - Visited the Duggan Elementary school for the opening day of school. Barbara O Rourke - Attended a SEPTSA meeting on August 25 th. September 3, 2009 Page 1 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09
Committee continues to grow. Liza Glick - Also attended the Welcome Back ceremony at the High School on Tuesday, September 1 st. CONSENT AGENDA E. Patrick Michel - Had lunch with Assemblywoman, Aileen Gunther on Friday, August 28 th. Discussed the probability of State mid-year budget cuts. Reviewed the programs being supported with the $100,000 grant money received. The Board of Education will be presenting Ms. Gunther with an appreciation award at the October, 22 nd board meeting, tentative of her schedule. Upon motion by Richard Feller, seconded by Tara Buckstad-Russo, the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent, voted to approve the Consent Agenda as amended to reflect a change in the August 25, 2009 minutes. E.1. Minutes of August 25, 2009, as amended. E.2. PERSONNEL E.2.a. APPOINTMENT appoint Christopher DiFazio to the position of Teacher Aide at a salary of $7.75 per hour, pro-rated, for 6.5 hours per day, 185 days per year, for a probationary period of 60 calendar days with benefits as per the Teacher Aide contract, to be effective September 3, 2009. Replacing William Smith. E.2.b. APPOINTMENT appoint Jean Dymond to a temporary position of tenure area, Elementary, Step 3, at a salary of $44,816, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2009 to December 23, 2009. Replacing Gina DiLorenzo. E.2.c. APPOINTMENT appoint Lauren Siegel to a temporary position of tenure area, September 3, 2009 Page 2 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09
Elementary, Step 1, at a salary of $39,848, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2009 to December 23, 2009. Replacing Sandra Foder. E.2.d. APPOINTMENT appoint Scott Spears to a temporary position of tenure area, Elementary, Step 1, at a salary of $39,848, pro-rated, per year, effective September 1, 2009 to October 29, 2009. Replacing Amy Ross. E.2.e. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FALL 2009 COACHING STAFF JV Volleyball - Amanda Hinkley HS Girls Intramural Cheerleading Kelly Schadt E.3. CSE SERVICES 13065, 12623, 11761, 21266, 21268, 21238, 15626, 14069, 21124 E.4. CPSE SERVICES 21205, 19523 E.5. EXCISED ITEMS Transportation Dept. 6 Buses E.6. CHANGE ORDER EC-02 ACTION ITEMS F. F.1. Old Business - None F.2. New Business F.2.a. PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUEST Upon motion Richard Feller, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Private School Transportation Requests: St. Peter s Regional School, Liberty, NY, at no additional cost to the district. Light and Life Christian School, Liberty, NY, at no additional cost to the district. F.2.b. REVISION TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACCRUED LIABILITY RESERVE Upon motion Tara Buckstad-Russo, seconded by Liza Glick, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to September 3, 2009 Page 3 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09
approve the Revision to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve at $938,158. F.2.c. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY Upon motion Liza Glick, seconded by Yvonne Housman, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Designation of Depository to First National Bank of Jeffersonville. CORRESPONDENCE G. The following correspondence letters/memos were read allowed and discussed: Communications Specialist Renata Gittler has won two New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) Awards of Merit for Monticello as follows: District Newsletters Photograph of Students Award certificates will be presented at the NYSPRA Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 16 th, during the 2009 Convention of the NY State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) at the Sheraton Hotel in NYC. -------------------- Superintendent, Patrick Michel s September newsletter was reviewed and revised. --------------------- A copy of a letter sent to State Senator Oppenheimer from Rita Sheehan, Town Clerk of Bethel. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION H.a. H.b. H.c. Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools A schedule will be created and will be included in each Board Member s agenda packet for the September 17 th meeting. Homework - Enclosed in each Board Member s agenda packet was an article titled, Data Analysis for Comprehensive Schoolwide Improvement, for their review. High School Restructuring Update - The first High School Restructuring meeting took place on August 27 th. It was an all day workshop facilitated by Kirsten Ruglis and Margaret Chesser. Also present was Carolee Wilson of the NYS Education Dept. The next meeting will take place on September 30 th at 2:15 p.m., at the High School. September 3, 2009 Page 4 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09
H.d. H.e. H.f. H.g. District Goals and Assessment - The Board of Education will hold a special workshop to further discuss the District s Goals and Assessment. Tentative dates are September 14 th or September 21 st to begin at 6:00 p.m. Each member will bring a dish to share. Naming Request - Alyce Van Etten, President of the Board of Education recently received an e-mail with a request to honor long-time Board Member, Eugene Nesin, by having the High School named for him. After a lengthy discussion, the request will be addressed further at the next board meeting. Driver s Education Car - An RFP will be issued for the lease of this year s Driver s Ed. car. In the meantime, a one month extension was given to Arthur Glick Automotive, as they provided the auto used for the 2008-2009 school year. Substitute Teachers - In an effort to cut costs and meet New York State regulations for certified teachers, existing RJK Middle and High School teachers will be asked to cover a class for an absent teacher, prior to asking an outside substitute. The substituting teachers will receive extra duty pay. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION I. None Upon motion to go into Executive Session by Tara Buckstad-Russo, seconded by Susan Purcell, at 10:33 p.m. to discuss employment history of a particular person(s). Motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:45 p.m. by Yvonne Housman, seconded by Bob Kunis. ADJOURNMENT J. Motion to adjourn at 10:46 p.m. by Tara Buckstad-Russo, seconded by Susan Purcell. September 3, 2009 Page 5 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk September 3, 2009 Page 6 of 6 BOE approved: 9/17/09