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