BOARD OF EDUCATION
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New York was held Thursday, September 18,
2008, at the Board of Education Office, 223 Wisner Avenue, Board President Nicholas Mauro, presiding.
Present: Mr. Geiger (left at 11:16 p.m.), Mrs. Knapp (arrived at 7:49 p.m.), Mrs. Martinez (left at 11:07 p.m.), Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul,
Ms. Perkins (left at 11:26 p.m.), Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen - 8.
Absent: Mrs. Isseks - 1.
Others Attending: Kenneth Eastwood, Superintendent of Schools
Elizabeth McKean, School Business Administrator
Richard DelMoro, Director of Secondary Education
Mr. Paul Weir, Director for Personnel Services
Selena Fischer, Director for Pupil Personnel & Special Services
Thomas Scott, Superintendent of Buildings & Ground
Michael Tuttle, Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Mauro called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Perrino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Paul, to have an executive session to discuss matters
leading to the employment history of specific personnel. Motion was unanimously approved.
Public session resumed at 7:40 p.m.
Mr. Perrino led the pledge to the flag.
Mr. Geiger made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tobiassen, to approve the agenda with the following amendments: Add a second Opportunity to Address the Board, Add Written Communications, Add Rountable.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve the minutes of June 11, June 19, July 10, July 24, July 31, August 14, August 28, September 4, 2008.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7. Noes: Mrs. Knapp - 1. Motion was declared approved.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. Mauro requested it be noted in the minutes that there was no Written Correspondence.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
- Peter Panse – Discussed proposal offered for art supplies.
- Susie Pladdys – Commended Middletown High School student who attended Rotary Conference, and acknowledged students and
- staff for a great start to the new school year.
- Ed Estrada – Discussed agenda format.
- John Gennarelli – Informed the Board that a letter was delivered to the Board Office on this date. Interested in sitting on the Policy Committee.
- Phyllis and Judy LaBelle – Expressed concerns about dangerous traffic at bus stop.
RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNITY REPORT
Mr. Perrino reported:
Congratulated staff and students on successful opening of school.
Middletown vs. Port Jervis bell game on September 20, 2008.
Thanked ShopRite for sponsoring fireworks display at football game.
September 24, 2008 meeting at City Hall to discuss master plan for City of Middletown.
Realtors approached Superintendent about having another realtor presentation in October.
Thanked families hosting foreign exchange students.
Acknowledged cheerleading squad.
Acknowledged that Middletown School District’s college students were well-prepared by the staff.
Open House at Twin Towers and Mechanicstown.
Acknowledged a 13 year old student’s accomplishments on swim team and as race car driver at Orange County Speedway.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Middletown School District chosen to be the educational agency for scholastic art awards (information can be obtained from the District’s website). Possible referendum in December for construction to help accommodate class sizes based on demographer’s predictions. Boy’s basketball team had over 100 students interested in signing up. Stadium opening is Friday, 9/19, Middletown v. Port Jervis bell game is on Saturday, 9/20. High School will be closed for public use of the track. Twin Towers and Monhagen will have a new track available for public use. Thanked ShopRite for helping with the opening of the stadium events and for donating the fireworks. Star amounts have gone done (Tax Warrant), not just Middletown School District. Contracts on Financial Memorandum #7 require the Board’s approval. Mr. Gonzalez, High School Executive Principal, was recognized for “educator of the year” award and has been invited to Athens, Greece, ISE (International Student Exchange).
Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve Personnel Memorandum #9.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve Special Services Memorandum #5.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Miss Towle read a letter from Board Member, Mrs. Isseks concerning contracts on this evening’s agenda.
Ms. Perkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Paul, to table three testing contracts on Financial Memorandum #7.
By roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7. Noes: Ms. Perkins - 1. Motion was defeated.
Ms. Tobiassen made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve Financial Memorandum #7.
A discussion pursued. Ms. Perkins requested to approve individual line items on Financial Memorandum #7, as reflected on the agenda.
Dr. Mauro made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perkins, to rescind the vote to approve Financial Memorandum #7 as a whole.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, – 5. Noes: Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen - 3. Motion was declared approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Paul, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item a) Board Approved Budget Transfers #2.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item a) Acknowledgement of Internal Claims Audit Reports.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Ms. Perkins made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item a) Correction of Tax Warrant and Tax Levy for the 2008-2009 School Year.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item b) Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Lesley University.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7. Noes: Ms. Perkins - 1. Motion was declared approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item c) Approval of Contract for Professional Services with UCLA School Management Program.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7. Noes: Ms. Perkins - 1. Motion was declared approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martinez, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item d) Agreements - which include the following:
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with New Beginnings Montessori School (UPK)
- pproval of Contract for Professional Services with YMCA of Middletown
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Pre-School Learning Experience (UPK)
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with RECAP/Western Orange County Head Start(UPK)
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Middletown ABCD (UPK)
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Florida Agri Business Child Development (UPK)
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item d) Agreements – which include the following:
- Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Learning Effects
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mr. Perrino made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Knapp, to approve on Financial Memorandum #7, line item e) Acceptance of Donation from ShopRite.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve CSE Teams.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADOPTION
Dr. Mauro conducted a first reading of Policy #1410, entitled “Policy”.
The following suggestions were made:
- Restate the sentence, “By a majority vote, the Board may waive the “second reading” and complete the development of a policy as its “first reading”, to read: “By a simple majority vote, the Board may waive ……”.
- List the policy process into a Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 format.
- Post the original and revised policy on the District’s website when it is scheduled to be on the agenda.
- The first paragraph to read “a or one of the primary functions of the board is to establish the policies by which the schools are to be administered.”
Dr. Mauro stated that the second reading will be provided to the Board with the suggested changes.
At 9:54 p.m., Dr. Mauro called for a recess.
At 10:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened.
Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perkins, to table Discussion of Agenda Format Sequence until the next meeting.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
Mr. Paul polled the Board members concerning proposed bylaw amendments and resolutions which will be acted upon by the delegates at the New York State School Boards Association’s Annual Business Meeting on October 18, 2008, at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City (Final votes include Mrs. Isseks votes although she was not present at 9/18/08 meeting. Mrs. Isseks votes were taken at a later date and have been included in the final tally below).
Bylaw Amendments:
A) Duties of NYSSBA Vice Presidents: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
B) NYSSBA Area Organization: 0 – Yes. 9 – No.
C) BOCES Representation on Board of Directors and Committees:
0 – Yes. 9 – No.
Resolutions:
1) Eliminate Special Education Election Requirement:
7 – Yes. 2 – No.
2) Advance Notice of Test Results: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
3) Unfunded and Underfunded Mandates: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
4) Code of Conduct of the New York State School Boards vAssociation: 8 – Yes. 1 – No.
5) International Students Attending Public Schools: 7 – Yes. 2 – No.
6) Legal Authority for Establishment of an Energy Reserve Fund:
9 – Yes. 0 – No.
7) Fiscal Oversight of Charter Schools: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
8) Voter Approval of BOCES Budgets: 4 – Yes. 5 – No.
9) Voter Approval of Charter School Budgets: 3 - Yes. 6 – No.
10) Funding for Foreign Languages in Elementary School:
8 – Yes. 1 – No.
11) Information Regarding Sex Offender Residency: 5 – Yes. 4 – No.
12) EXCEL Aid for BOCES: 0 – Yes. 9 – No.
13) Graduated and Grade-Appropriate Funding of Charter Schools:
0 – Yes. 9 – No.
14) State Aid for School Resource Officers: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
15) Sponsor’s Name on State Budgetary Items: 1 – Yes. 8 – No.
16) Recovering Overpayment of Taxes from a School District Public Library: 9 – Yes. 0 – No.
17) Probationary Appointment to Competitive Class Positions:
1 – Yes. 8 – No.
18) Green High-Performance Schools: 1 – Yes. 8 – No.
Dr. Mauro made a motion, seconded by Mr. Paul, to table Procedural Resolutions until the next meeting.
Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Martinez, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 8. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
- Ed Estrada – Commented on the topics and discussions of this evening’s meeting in regard to rescinding votes, functions of the Board, Mrs. Isseks letter.
- John Gennarelli – Commented on Mrs. Isseks letter.
ROUNDTABLE
Mr. Geiger advised that the District’s website has an itinerary of the sports teams and opening of the stadium. Expressed opinions about article in Times Herald Record regarding a petition.
Dr. Mauro suggested having a Board retreat.
Ms. Tobiassen reviewed Roberts Rules of Order.
Mr. Perrino mentioned that forms must be filled out to be eligible for free and reduced lunch program. Suggested having a grammarian look at policies and suggested using “bullets” for easier reading of the policies.
Mrs. Knapp advised that a Board member needs to be placed on the Teacher Center committee.
There being no further business, at 11:26 p.m., Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Knapp, to adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle K. Towle
District Clerk
Enlarged City School District
Middletown, New York
PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM #9
September 18, 2008
Approval of Personnel Memorandum
Instructional
RESOLVED: That the reading of the teaching and administrative personnel list be waived and the retirements, expirations of terms, abolition of positions, preferred eligible list of candidates for appointment, appointments, transfers, leaves of absence and reinstatements from leaves of absence in the INSTRUCTIONAL SECTION OF THE PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM dated September 18, 2008 be approved as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
INSTRUCTIONAL
Probationary Appointments
Recommended Action: Approval of Probationary Appointments
Name: Kathleen Tlachi (New Position – C4E)
Type: Probationary Appointment (3 years)
Tenure Area: ESL
Effective Date: September 19, 2008 – September 18, 2011
Certification: Initial Certification (ESOL; Early Childhood B-2)
Salary: Step 3, M.S., $51,756 prorated to $48,391 (Contract for Excellence)
Position: ESL Teacher
Assignment: Chorley Elementary School
Annual Appointments
Recommended Action: Approval of Department Chair Appointments (District Funded)
Name Position Stipend Effective Dates
John Gerace Social Studies - MHS $5,097 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Middletown High School Appointments (District Funded)
Name Position Salary Effective Dates
Charles Dailey PM English $28/hour 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Robert Baisley PM Government $28/hour 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
George Marshall PM Economics $28/hour 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Teacher In Charge Appointments (District Funded)
Name School Stipend Effective Dates
Frank Lentino Truman $637 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Core Leader Appointments (District Funded)
Name Subject/School Stipend Effective Dates
Janet Moffet Science/Truman $1,604 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Louise Kirkwood Social Studies/Truman $1,604 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Cathleen Byrne Math/Truman $1,604 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Danielle Lowe ELA/Truman $1,604 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Revision of Fall 2008-2009 Coaching Appointments (District Funded)
Name Position Stipend
Soccer – Girls
Lindsay Hammer Varsity Assistant Coach $4,320
Kaitlyn Gould JV Coach $3,867
Diane Wanser TTMS Modified (7&8) Coach $4,639
Recommended Action: Approval of Fall 2008-2009 Coaching Appointments (District Funded)
Name Position Stipend
Soccer – Boys
George Marshall TTMS Modified (7&8) Coach $3,481
Recommended Action: Approval of Appointments of Current Employees as Substitutes (District Funded)
Name Position School Effective Dates
Tina Osborn Substitute Teacher PreK 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Barbara Ross Substitute Teacher PreK 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Angela Kuhl Substitute Teacher Monhagen 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Felicia Nixon Substitute Teacher Maple Hill 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Margot Gordon Substitute Teacher Maple Hill 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Albert Samuel Substitute Teacher Maple Hill 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Frances Ortiz Substitute Teacher Maple Hill 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Kathleen Graham Substitute Teacher Maple Hill 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Substitute/Home Instructor Appointments (District Funded)
Name Position Salary Effective Date
Elicia Colon* Home Instructor $25/hour 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Recommended Action: Approval of Student Observation Appointment
Name Position Effective Date
Fred Howard Physical Education Observation 09/18/08 – 06/30/09
Resignations
Recommended Action: Approval of Resignations
Name: Heather Buteux
Type: Resignation
Effective Date: October 3, 2008
Assignment: Family and Consumer Science – Middletown High School
Name: Kattia Castillo
Type: Resignation
Effective Date: September 8, 2008
Assignment: PT Teaching Assistant – Monhagen Middle School
Emergency Conditional Appointments
Recommended Action: Approval of Extension of Emergency Conditional Appointments
Name Position School Effective Date
Joanne Aumann* Elementary Classroom Teacher Maple Hill 09/19/08
Jennifer Duggan* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Emily Glenn* Student Teacher (Art) High School 09/19/08
Thomas Blon* Science Teacher High School 09/19/08
Paul Hamilton* Social Studies Teacher High School 09/19/08
Veronica Serrrano-Vallejo* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Nyneeka Smith Norbury* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Kimberly D. Driscoll* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Mario J. Cipollone* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Prisco E. Acevedo* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Judy Mae Marino* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Cynthia K. Faber* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Brian J. Geissler* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
Brianne N. Perry* Home Instructor District 09/19/08
Bart Jody Hanlon* Home Instructor District 09/19/08
Brian J. Geissler* Home Instructor District 09/19/08
Luis Garcia* Bilingual Teacher High School 09/19/08
Anna Agnello* Elementary Classroom Teacher Mechanicstown 09/19/08
Velayda Gutierrez* PT Teaching Assistant Mechanicstown 09/19/08
Jovan Tripoli* PT Teaching Assistant Chorley 09/19/08
Melissa Beck* PT Teaching Assistant High School 09/19/08
Charles Muller* GED Teacher High School 09/19/08
RuthMarie Morales* Substitute Teacher District 09/19/08
* Emergency Conditional Pending Fingerprint Clearance
Enlarged City School District
Middletown, New York
PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM #9
September 18, 2008
Be it resolved that the Middletown Board of Education hereby creates a new Full-Time Secretary position in the Middletown School District effective September 19, 2008 funded from Contract for Excellence.
Be it resolved that the Middletown Board of Education hereby abolish a Full-Time Executive Secretary position and create a Full-Time Keyboard Specialist position to replace it in the Middletown School District effective September 19, 2008 funded from Safe Schools/Healthy Students.
Approval of Personnel Memorandum
Non-Instructional
RESOLVED: That the reading of the Non-Certificated staff list be waived and the resignations and appointments in the NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SECTION OF PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM dated September 18, 2008 be approved as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
Termination
Be it resolved, that the services of a Part-Time Provisional employee #1478 in the Middletown City School District be terminated effective September 19, 2008.
Be it resolved, that the services of a Part-Time employee #5893 in the Middletown City School District be terminated effective September 19, 2008.
Reinstatement to Permanent Appointment
Recommended Action: Approval of Reinstatement to Permanent Appointment
Name: Mildred Brown
Type: Permanent Appointment
Effective Date: September 12, 2008
Salary: Step 7, $34,013 prorated to $27,080 (District Funded)
Position: Keyboard Specialist
Assignment: Middletown High School
Probationary Appointments
Recommended Action: Approval of Probationary Appointments
Name: Janet Ferreira (From Provisional Status)
Type: Probationary Appointment (26 Weeks Probationary)
Effective Date: September 19, 2008 – March 19, 2009
Salary: $42,200 (Contract for Excellence)
Position: School District Accountability Analyst
Assignment: District
Name: Jill Kelly (From Provisional Status)
Type: Probationary Appointment (26 Weeks Probationary)
Effective Date: September 19, 2008 – March 19, 2009
Salary: Step 3, $28,061 (Title I Grant Funded)
Position: Home School Assistant
Assignment: District
Name: John Rivera (Replacing George Rosado)
Type: Probationary Appointment (26 Weeks Probationary)
Effective Date: October 20, 2008 – April 17, 2009
Salary: Step 0, $37,233 prorated to $26,064 (District Funded)
Position: Cleaner (Night)
Assignment: Middletown High School
Name: Teresa Rivera (Replacing Demaras Heredia)
Type: Probationary Appointment (26 Weeks Probationary)
Effective Date: September 19, 2008 – March 19, 2009
Salary: Step 1, $10.59/hour (District Funded)
Position: Part-Time Monitor
Assignment: Chorley Elementary School
Annual Appointment
Recommended Action: Approval of Volunteer Appointment
Name Position Effective Dates
Josephine Clark* Volunteer – Maple Hill 09/19/08 – 06/30/09
Emergency Conditional Appointments
Recommended Action: Approval of Extension of Emergency Conditional Appointments
Name Position School Effective Date
Barbara Labianca* Part-Time Monitor Chorley 09/19/08
Jennifer Duggan* Student Tutor District 09/19/08
Esmeralda Diaz* Part-Time Clerical Mechanictown 09/19/08
Richard Wiley* Sub School Security Aide District 09/19/08
Carol McNeill* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Ward Culver* FT School Security Aide High School 09/19/08
Claudia Howell* FT School Security Aide Monhagen 09/19/08
Patrick McDonnell* PT School Security Aide Monhagen 09/19/08
Michael Flanagan* Groundskeeper District 09/19/08
James Kimble* FT School Security Aide High School 09/19/08
Neal Gottfried* PT School Security Aide Monhagen 09/19/08
Corey Maurizzio* Substitute Cleaner District 09/19/08
Patricia Brewer* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Janeen Hasbrouck* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
George Valdez* Substitute Cleaner District 09/19/08
Graziano Degeorgio* PT School Security Aide Twin Towers 09/19/08
Theresa Copeland* PT School Security Aide Monhagen 09/19/08
Tammy L. Burgos* Assistant Tax Collector Business 09/19/08
Paul N. Norton* Substitute Cleaner District 09/19/08
Michelle A. Gajdusek* Substitute Nurse District 09/19/08
Mario J. Cipollone* Substitute Nurse District 09/19/08
Aaron Soto* PT Monitor Truman 09/19/08
Barbara Casella* PT Monitor Truman 09/19/08
Alejandra Rodriguez* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Cayla Salvagin* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Jhokit M. Flores* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
James Cangialosi* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Nancy Schiaffo* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
Brandy Martinez* Substitute Food Service District 09/19/08
* Emergency Conditional Pending Fingerprint Clearance
ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
PUPIL PERSONNEL/SPECIAL SERVICES
MEMORANDUM #5
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Selena Fischer, Director for Pupil Personnel & Special Services
DATE: September 18, 2008
RE: Committee on Special Education/Committee on Preschool Special Education
Resolved, that the special programs and services required by the recommendations in the Pupil Personnel/Special Services Memorandum No. 5 dated September 18, 2008, shall be implemented by the Board of Education within the time period provided by law, and
Be it further resolved, that the proposed appointments set forth below to the CSE and CPSE are hereby confirmed.
1. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S):
July 24, August 6, 13, 14, 2008
2. COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S):
September 9, 16, 2008
3. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION:
MEMBER NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE
4. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION:
MEMBER NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE
5. APPOINTMENTS OF SURROGATE PARENTS:
MEMBER NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE
ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM #7
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Elizabeth McKean
DATE: September 18, 2008
RE: Financial Memorandum #7
1. Board Approved Budget Transfers #2
2. Acknowledgement of Internal Claims Audit Reports
3. Correction of Tax Warrant and Tax Levy for the 2008-2009
School Year
4. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Lesley University
5. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with UCLA
School Management Program
6. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with New
Beginnings Montessori School (UPK)
7. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with YMCA
of Middletown
8. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with
Pre-School Learning Experience (UPK)
9. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with RECAP/
Western Orange County Head Start (UPK)
10. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with
Middletown ABCD (UPK)
11. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with
Florida Agri Business Child Development (UPK)
12. Approval of Contract for Professional Services with
Learning Effects
13. Acceptance of Donation from ShopRite