BOARD OF EDUCATION Monticello Central School District Monticello, NY 12701

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION Monticello Central School District Monticello, NY MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING September 18, 2014 Location: RJK Middle School - Library 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting ROLL CALL A. Present: Cathleen Doherty, Scott Dorn, Jennifer Kelly (arrived at 6:32 p.m.), Bob Kunis, John Moul, Ellen Nesin, Stacey Sharoff, Alyce Van Etten, Katie Owen, Student School Board Member, Jasmine Ulger, Alternate Student School Board Member Absent: Susan Purcell Also Present: Tammy Mangus, Superintendent of Schools Denise Cedeira, School Business Administrator Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk CALL TO ORDER President, Stacey Sharoff called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1.a. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.b. Pledge of Allegiance Motion to Move to Executive Session Upon motion by Scott Dorn, seconded by Ellen Nesin, at 6:06 p.m. the Board of Education voted to go into executive session to discuss the matters leading to the resignations, leaves, retirements, appointments and terminations and employment of particular staff member(s). District Clerk was not present. Yes: 8 Doherty, Dorn, Kunis, Moul, Nesin, Absent or not present: Kelly (arrived at 6:32 p.m.), Purcell 2. Motion to Return to Regular Session At 6:55 p.m., upon motion by Ellen Nesin, seconded Jennifer Kelly, the Board of Education voted to return to Regular Session. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Electronic Devices September 18, 2014 Page 1 of 11 BOE approved:

2 5. Agenda A.5.a. Move Agenda to Table Upon motion by Jennifer Kelly, seconded by Scott Dorn, the Board of Education voted to move the Agenda to the Table. AGENDA AMENDMENT A.5.b. Additions, Deletions and Corrections to the Agenda Additions: B.4.l., B.4.m. and B.4.n. A.5.c. Adoption of the Agenda Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Jennifer Kelly, the Board of Education, voted to adopt the Agenda, as amended. 6. A. 6. Approval of Minutes August 21, 2014 Regular Meeting - Upon motion by Cathleen Doherty, seconded by Scott Dorn, the Board of Education approved the Minutes of the August 18, 2014 Special Board Meeting. 7. A. 7. Approval of Minutes September 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Upon motion by Bob Kunis, seconded by Scott Dorn, the Board of Education approved the Minutes of the September 4, 2014 Regular Board Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA B. Personnel actions are contingent upon each selected applicant s fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE legislation, effective July 1, CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION Upon motion by Jennifer Kelly, seconded by Bob Kunis, be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education, approves the Consent Agenda. September 18, 2014 Page 2 of 11 BOE approved:

3 1. B.1. Personnel Resignations B.1.a. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Nikolaos Niforatos, Mechanic. Effective August 29, B.1.b. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Frances Shupe, Par-time Teacher Aide. Effective September 1, B.2. Leaves N/A 3. B.3. Personnel Retirements N/A 4. B.4. Personnel - Appointments B.4.a. Schools, the Board of Education approves the District Substitute list appointments for the school year as follows: Substitute Teacher/Non-Certified - $80/day Donna Ruperd Michael Ryan Substitute Teacher/Certified with Masters - $100/day April Edwards Stephen Gordon Substitute Nurse - $75/day Victoria Boxberger Amanda Hilyard Kim Werbalowsky (pending fingerprint clearance) B.4.b. Schools, the Board of Education approves the Extra Curricular appointments at the High School for the School year as follows: Name Position Step Rate of Pay Alan Devlin Yearbook Advisor 11 $5,053 Susan Gunning Asst. Yearbook Advisor 2 $1,956 September 18, 2014 Page 3 of 11 BOE approved:

4 Gernilee Schombs Newspaper Advisor 1 $3,887 Maureen Bowers Eco Club Advisor (CO) 6 $502 Ronnie Pfeister Eco Club Advisor (CO) 6 $502 Gwen Roerdun-Rettoun LGBTS 5 $1,527 Marianna Boncek Writers Club Advisor 9 $5,053 Christi Bendi Varsity Debate Coach 2 $12,918 Rose Joyce-Turner Asst. Debate Coach 30 $5,831 Susan Bahrenburg High School Treasurer (CO) 14 $1,652 Nancy Swain High School Treasurer (CO) 14 $1,652 Tim Billias Senior Class Advisor 4 $1,834 Donna Leyden Sophomore Class Advisor 1 $581 Ann Hazelnis Freshman Class Advisor 8 $1,938 Mary Ellen Hurley Student Council 1 $1,388 Sheryl Manz National Honor Soc. Advisor 4 $1,527 Maribeth Lauri Food & Toy Drive Advisor 29 $2,501 Maribeth Lauri Senior Honors Night Coor. 29 $1248 Donna Leyden Teens Against Cancer 3 $640 Susan Gunning Photography Club 1 $532 Larissa Cohen Interact Club 2 $1,388 Mary Jean Desocio Key Club 4 $1,527 Eric Shewmaker Math Club 2 $1,388 Ann Hazelnis Graduation Coordinator 7 $905 Sheryl Manz Graduation Coordinator 7 $905 Susan Bahrenburg Academy of Fin Director 2 $2,159 Susan Bahrenburg Academy of Fin. Advisor 2 $1,591 Laurie Kilgore HS Drama Set Design/Lighting Director 6 $2,832 Maribeth Lauri College in the Classroom 7 $6,304 B.4.c. Schools, the Board of Education approves the Extra Curriculum Appointments at the RJK Middle School for the school year, as follows: Name Position Step Rate of Pay William Reed Extra-Classroom Treasurer 10 $3,068 Lisa Darbee Student Council 7 $1,667 Tricia Cahalan Honor Society (CO) 4 $764 Karen Deans Honor Society (CO) 4 $764 Tricia Cahalan Yearbook 10 $2,522 Peter Richter Newspaper RJK Word 1 $2,722 Rachel Petrone 8 th Grad Adviser (CO) 4 $320 Marc Gittleman 8 th Grad Adviser (CO) 1 $291 Debra Bausenwein Middle Wrinkle 18 $5,834 Elizabeth Bassett Art Advisor to RJK MS 8 $649 Cherise Barasch Environmental Care Adv. 6 $670 Marc Gittleman Math Team 7 $1,667 Debra Bausenwein American Red Cross Club 18 $657 Kelly Tofte Literacy Club 1 $581 Elizabeth Bassett Handi Crafters Club (CO) 6 $341 Karen Mahoney Handi Crafters Club (CO) 6 $341 Gary Silverman PBIS Coach 4 $593 Jennifer Scales PBIS Coach 4 $593 William Oefelein Builders Club Advisor 9 $1,417 Peter Richter Chess Club 1 $435 September 18, 2014 Page 4 of 11 BOE approved:

5 Gary Silverman Media Club 4 $1,353 Tricia Cahalan MS Talent/Producer/Publicist 1 $1,574 Tim Buckley MS Talent/Musical Dir. Accompanist 1 $1,574 Tim Buckley MS Talent/Stage Dir./Costumes 1 $1,574 Tricia Cahalan MS Talent/Set/Lighting Dir. 7 $1,889 B.4.d. Schools, the Board of Education approves Extra Curricular appointments for Music for the school year as follows: Name Position Step Rate of Pay Nancy Wegryzn HS Musical Director 4 $2,134 Marissa Jurow HS Musical Choral Director 1 $1,667 David Chidsey HS Publicity K-12 Dir. Asst. 2 $2,360 Amy Phillips HS Musical Stage Dir. 4 $3,051 Karissa Mollione HS Musical Choreographer 6 $2,000 HS Musical Designer/Lighting Director 6 $2,000 Mike Mingo John Bernstein Faculty Accompanist 2 %557 Andrew Verdino HS Band Director 3 $1,834 Nancy Wegrzyn HS Director 28 $2,501 Marissa Jurow HS Choral Music Director 1 $2,774$2,7 74 Andrew Verdino HS Jazz Ensemble Dir. 3 $1,767 Marissa Jurow HS Chamber Ensemble Dir 1 $1,606 Andrew Verdino HS Stage Manager 3 $2,442 Amy Phillips Vocal Solo Accompanist 3 $745 John Bernstein Instrumental Accompanist 2 $633 Mike Mingo Stage Crew Manager 8 $2,664 John Bernstein 6 th Grade Accompanist 2 $469 John Bernstein 7 th & 8 th Grade Accompanist 2 $469 Amy Phillips MS Choral Director 6 th Gr. 28 $1,188 Tim Buckley MS Choral Dir. 7 th & 8 th Gr. 2 $792 Mike Mingo MS Band Director 13 $1,544 Karen Laufersweiler MS Orchestra Director 33 $1,655 Mike Mingo MS Jazz Ensemble Dir. 11 $2,140 Amy Phillips MS Musical Music Dir. 10 $1,966 Tim Buckley MS Musical Music Producer 2 $1,134 Tim Buckley MS Musical Stage Dir. 3 $1,663 John Bernstein MS Musical Faculty Accomp. 2 $1,224 Joyce Wells Elem. Music Choral Dir. 11 $1,030 Joyce Wells 4 th &5 th Morning Choral Fac. 2 $718 B.4.e. Schools, the Board of Education approves the Extra Curricular appointments for District-wide and Elementary School for the school year as follows: Name Position Step Rate of Pay Patricia Whipple Science Resource Person 6 $938 Connie Avery-Cheng Science Resource Person 1 $782 Karen Crofoot Science Resource Person 9 $1,017 Sara Kozachuk Public Relations Liaison 8 $1,050 Gwen Roerden-Rettoun Lead Nurse K-12 2 $3,507 September 18, 2014 Page 5 of 11 BOE approved:

6 B.4.f. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Dina Cooper, as a part-time Teacher Aide, 3 hours per day, as a 10 month employee at a salary of $9.50 per hour, with a 6 month probationary period. Effective September 2, Replacing Mary Ghansam. B.4.g. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Mina Geringer, as a part-time Teacher Aide, 6 hours per day, as a 10 month employee at a salary of $9.50 per hour, with a 6 month probationary period. Effective September 2, Replacing Debra Sanford. Job posting #14-15-CS-15. B.4.h. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Denise Leung, as a Teacher Aide, 3 hours per day, as a 10 month employee at a salary of $9.50 per hour, with a 6 month probationary period. Effective September 2, This is a new position. B.4.i. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Linda Nittoli, as a Special Needs Teacher Aide, 6 hours per day, as a 10 month employee, at a salary of $10.00 per hour with a six month probationary period. Effective September 2, B.4.j. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Frances Shupe, as a Teacher Aide, 6 hours per day, as a 10 month employee at a salary of $9.50 per hour, with a 6 month probationary period. Effective September 2, Replacing Sally Feller. B.4.k. Schools, the Board of Education approves the temporary appointment of Rony Cheron, as a Music Teacher, effective September 15, 2014 through April 1, 2015 at a Step 1, with an annual salary of $45,445, prorated. This will fill Margo Marusek s leave replacement. Job posting # B.4.l. Schools, the Board of Education approves the probationary appointment of Simona Ballard, as a Teaching Assistant, at a salary of $19,959, prorated effective September 22, 2014 through September 21, This will fill the open position due to Roseanne Green s resignation. September 18, 2014 Page 6 of 11 BOE approved:

7 B.4.m. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Travis Doughty, as an Auto Mechanic/Driver at a salary of $33,000 pro-rated, effective September 15, 2014 with a probationary period of 6 months. Replacing Nikalaos Niforatos. Job posting CS16. B.4.n. Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Kelly Ketcham, as a Registered Nurse, with an annual salary of $35,000 prorated, for a probationary period of six (6) months, effective September 22, Replacing Tamika Moore. Job posting B. 5. Personnel Tenure Appointments- N/A 6. Miscellaneous - N/A 7. Committee on Special Education 7.a. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education Whereas, as a result of the meetings between September 4, 2014 and September 10, 2014, be it resolved that that the Board of Education hereby accepts the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education approving the IEP of 5 students as per the attached list. 7.b. Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education N/A 8. Business Considerations 8.a. Budget Transfers Schools, the Board of Education approves the Budget Transfers as follows: Amount To Budget Code From Budget Code $ 15, A A $ 45, A A $ 30, A A $ 35, A A b. Treasurer s Report Schools, the Board of Education approves the Treasurer s Report for the month ending July C.1. Board of Education Awards N/A C.2. Presentations 1. Transportation Update Kathleen Cummings 2. Model Schools Update KLR Lynn Selkirk & Dana Taylor 3. Extended School Day Grant Michelle Knowlton, Shari Biro and Virginia Morse September 18, 2014 Page 7 of 11 BOE approved:

8 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS C.3. Questions and Comments from the Public Name Topic None C.4. Student Board Member - N/A D. Superintendent Update 1. Teaching is the Core Grant E. School Business Official Update 1.Claims Auditor Report July Budget Status/Revenue Status 3.School Lunch Profit and Loss 4.Extra Classroom Accounts June Lease of Food Service Truck ACTION ITEMS F. F.1. Old Business - None F.2. New Business AGENDA AMENDMENT Upon motion by Alyce Van Etten, seconded by Ellen Nesin, the Board of Education amended the agenda to vote on action items F.2.a, F.2.b, F.2.d and F.2.f. as one item. Item F.2.e. requires a Roll Call Vote.. Upon motion by Jennifer Kelly, seconded by Bob Kunis, the Board of Education approved action items F.2.a., F.2.b, F.2.c., F.2.d. and F.2.f. and F.2.j. as one vote. F.2.a. Policies Update First Reading Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the First Reading for the following policies: Policy # Prohibited Student Conduct Policy # 8635 Information Security Breach and Notification September 18, 2014 Page 8 of 11 BOE approved:

9 F.2.b. Policy Update Second Reading and Adoption Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the Second Reading and Adoption for the following policies: Policy # Allocation of Space for Special Education Programs Policy # 4526 Computer Use in Instruction Policy # 8630 Computer Resources/Data Management F.2.c. Approval for Superintendent to Attend Conference Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve Tammy Mangus, Superintendent of School to attend the Math Leadership Summit, November 10 through November 12, F.2.d. Bargaining Unit Recognition WHEREAS, the Bus Drivers, Mechanics, Bus Aides and Bus Monitors of the Monticello Central School District have proven to be dedicated public employees over the years and who have provided tireless and invaluable services for the Monticello Central School District and; WHEREAS, the Board of Education desires to formally commend and recognize such employees, and express its collective gratitude for their long-standing dedication to the Monticello Central School District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education formally commends and recognizes our Bus Drivers, Mechanics, Bus Aides, and Bus Monitors for their long-standing, dedicated public service to the Monticello Central School District and declares the month of October as Bus Drivers, Mechanics, Bus Aides, and Bus Monitors Recognition Month. F.2.e. Refunding Bond Resolution REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2014, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 REFUNDING SERIAL BONDS OF THE DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS ALL RELATIVE THERETO. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Board Member Alyce Van Etten and duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Ayes: Stacey Sharoff, Alyce Van Etten, Cathleen Doherty, Scott Dorn, Jennifer Kelly, Bob Kunis, John Moul, Ellen Nesin Noes: 0 Absent: Susan Purcell September 18, 2014 Page 9 of 11 BOE approved:

10 The resolution was declared adopted. Bond Resolution Attached in Full. CORRESPONDENCE G. None. F.2.f. Private Transportation Request Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the Private School Transportation Request as per attached. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION H. Board of Education Retreat: District Administration & Board of Education, October 29 th, RJK MS Library, 4:00 p.m. Upcoming Events: Rutherford School Open House, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. High School Walkthrough, Sept. 18, 2014, 5:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, Sept. 18 th, RJK MS Library 6:00 p.m. Chase School Open House, Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. RJK Middle School Open House, Sept. 30 th, 6:30 p.m. Cooke School Open House, October 2, Chase School, 6:00 p.m. St. John Street Walkthrough, Oct. 2, 8:00 a.m. Chase School Walkthrough, October 2, 2014, 5:00 p.m. Bus Garage Walkthrough, October 16, 2014, 8:00 a.m. Duggan School Walkthrough, Oct. 9, 8:00 a.m. Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 23 rd RJK Café/Library, 6:00 p.m. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS I. Questions and Comments from the Public Name Yvonne Housman Topic Driver s Ed Car Lease J. Board Roundtable Board Members reported out on the following events or topics: Rutherford Open House and Sullivan County School Boards Association meeting. ADJOURNMENT K. Motion to adjourn by Scott Dorn, seconded by John Moul, at 8:30 p.m. *Attachments are on file at Central Office September 18, 2014 Page 10 of 11 BOE approved:

11 Respectfully submitted, Mary Ryan Buchholz, District Clerk September 18, 2014 Page 11 of 11 BOE approved: