Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of
Education
Monday, July 14, 2003
Immediately Following Annual Organizational
Meeting
District Office – Board Room
1.
Roll Call: Ahnert, Bradley, Carpenter, Carbone, Conlon, Magruder, Smith
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Recognition of Retiring Non-Instructional Personnel:
Albert G. Hill
4.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
In
accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this
time to any person
in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the
“Welcome to a
meeting of the Board of Education”
brochure.
5.
Discussion: Ice Hockey Program
6. Approve the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District's Conduct Codes
Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Codes of Conduct for the Senior
High School, Middle School and Elementary Schools, as submitted.
7.
Approve Change Orders to Construction Project
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
change orders noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President
of the Board to execute same:
Contractor
Change Order
Amount
Bast Hatfield, Inc.
#2-33
$(2,190)
Bast Hatfield, Inc.
#2-34
$( 700)
Bast Hatfield, Inc.
#2-35
$(3,500)
8.
Classroom Rental & Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a
classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with the Capital Region
BOCES for 2003-2004 (for lease of nine classrooms and Distance Learning classrooms),
as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same.
9.
Approval of 2003-2004 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
2003-2004 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations
governing use of such facilities, as submitted.
10. Approve Revised Policy Statement for 2003-2004
for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free
Milk
Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the revised income
and eligibility guidelines for
2003-2004, as part of the Free and Reduced Price Meal Policy under
the National School Lunch Program
agreement and authorize the School Board President to sign
the Certificate of Acceptance
of such policy revision.
11. Contract
with Chartwells
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
contract extension with Chartwells for cafeteria services for 2003-2004, pursuant
to parameters outlined in the 2003-2004 awarded bid and based on the May 2003
New York/Northeastern New Jersey Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for All Urban
Consumers, and further, authorize the President of the Board to sign the contract.
12. Annual Review: Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for
annual review
Board Policy
#6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as submitted.
13. Annual
Review: Board Policy #6240 and
Appendix P
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for
annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as
submitted.
14. Revised Board of Education Policy –
Internet Use Policy #5350
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Internet Use Policy #5350 for a first reading, as submitted.
15. Appointment
of Committee on Special Education
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the
list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2003-2004 school
year, as submitted.
16. Appointment
of Committee on Preschool Special Education
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the
list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2003-2004
school year, as submitted.
17. Appointment
of Impartial Hearing Officers
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2003-2004 school year, as submitted.
18. Resolution: Appointment of Legal Counsel for Impartial
Hearing
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
resolution, dated July 9, 2003, to appoint Kenneth S. Ritzenberg, Esq., as
Legal Counsel for the district for an Impartial Hearing , as submitted.
19. Nonresident
Student Tuition Enrollment
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
nonresident student tuition enrollment
of Keysha Marie Scagnelli, Grade 11 student, for the 2003-2004 school year.
20. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
21. Communications
a.
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the
letter of resignation for retirement
purposes of Albert G. Hill, Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), effective
c.o.b. July 18, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district.
b. Superintendent's Recommendation:
That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kristine
A. Barkley, School Nurse (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31,
2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation
of Patricia Saskowicz, Typist (Transportation Office), effective c.o.b. July
18, 2003, in order for her to accept her new position as Executive Secretary
I, effective July 21, 2003.
22. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
probationary appointment of Dorothy Nolie as School Business Administrator,
effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary as set
on June 23, 2003. Mrs.
Nolie has permanent certification.
2)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
probationary appointment of Heidi A. Anderson as Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide),
effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary
to be at the annual rate of $37,234 (Step 3 +M +18). Ms. Anderson is eligible for certification.
This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s receipt
of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following
a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education
Law §3035.
3)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
regular substitute appointment of Andrea DiCaprio, Jr., as Elementary Teacher
(Middle School) effective September 1, 2003 through on/about January 23, 2004,
with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $37,359 (Step 4 + 7). Mr. DiCaprio has provisional certification.
4)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
part-time appointment of Jennifer E. Karins as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish)
(Districtwide), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004
salary to be at the annual rate of $25,349.80 (Step 2 +M, 70% basis).
Mrs. Karins has provisional certification. This appointment is conditioned
on the school district’s receipt of clearance for the employee from
the State Education Department following a criminal history records check
in accordance with the provision of Education Law §3035.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment
of Judith A. Corigliano as Business Education Teacher (Senior High), effective
September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the
annual rate of $26,364.60 (Step 9 +M + 13(½), 60% basis). Mrs. Corigliano
has permanent certification.
6) Superintendent’s
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
following supplemental appointments for 2003 - 2004:
a) Dean of Students
Melanie Painter
Middle School
$3,821.00
Constance Cunningham
Foreign Language
$3,950.00
Kimberlee Shartrand
Guidance
$3,850.00
Dawn Scagnelli
Family & Consumer Sciences
$3,550.00
Kris Kastberg
Technology
$3,750.00
c)
Head Librarian
Theresa Moran
$3,250.00
d) Health Coordinator
Patricia Tammar
$3,250.00
e)
Guidance Counselors
Hilarie Wells
Middle School
$2,600.00
Lucia Dixon
Middle School
$2,600.00
Deborah
May
Senior High
$2,600.00
Lise Williams
Senior High
$2,600.00
Karen McKenney
Senior High
$2,600.00
Kenneth Handin
Districtwide/CSE
$2,600.00
William Lydon
Lincoln/CPSE
$2,600.00
Susan Hoefer
Middle School (80%)
$2,080.00
Cathleen Barrett
Glendaal/Glen-Worden $2,600.00
Tammy Boyd
Senior High/Middle School
$2,600.00
g)
School Social Workers
Cindy Skala
Glendaal (70%)
$1,820.00
Lisa Jeffreys
Lincoln
$2,600.00
Karen Krichbaum
Sacandaga
$2,600.00
Theresa Rodrigues
Glen-Worden (60%)
$1,560.00
Rebecca Draffen-Grande
Middle School (70%)
$1,820.00
Kathleen Gonnelly
Senior High
$2,600.00
h)
Publication Advisors
High School Yearbook
Joscelyn Clark
$2,455.00
High School Yearbook (Financial) Tammy Boyd
$ 769.00
Middle School Yearbook
Marianne Burke
$1,339.00
i) Class
Advisors
Senior Class
Eric DeCarlo
$
883.50
Janet Rathjens
$ 883.50
Junior Class
Patti Johnson
$ 597.50
Patricia Tammar
$ 597.50 Sophomore
Class
Leslie O’Keefe
$ 295.00
Colleen Verhayden
$ 295.00
Freshman Class
Jaime Massaro
$ 210.50
Stephanie Dimopoulos
$ 210.50
j) Student Council Advisors
Senior High
Anthony Peconie
$1,044.00
Middle School
Vacant
$1,044.00
k) High School Drama Club
Advisor
Deborah May
$ 650.00
l) Middle School AV Coordinator Vacant
$1,044.00
m) Other
1) Marching Band
Allison Atchley
$1,177.00
2) National Honor
Society Kate
Gonnelly
$ 446.50
Senior High School
Patti Johnson
$ 446.50
3) National Honor Society Rebecca
Ayres
$ 238.50
Middle School
Jeannine Dowdle
$ 238.50
4) DECA
Vacant
$1,177.00
5) Key Club
John Connolly
$1,177.00
6) FBLA
Barbara Brandone
$1,177.00
7) FCCLA
Cheryl Miller
$ 588.50
Cheryl Ferraro
$ 588.50
8) Choralaires
Jessica Dashnaw
$1,177.00
9) Mock Trial – Senior High
Christine Sipperly
$1,177.00
10) German Club
Connie Cunningham
$ 775.00
11) Spanish Club
Lorri Sammons
$ 775.00
12) French Club
Sarah Crounse
$ 775.00
13) SADD
Marilyn Johnson
$ 893.00
14) Ski Club – Senior High Patricia
Bertino
$ 775.00
Ski Club – Middle School
Lauren Swift
$ 530.00
15) Art Club
Stephanie Dimopoulos
$ 775.00
16) Amnesty International
Christine Sipperly
$ 775.00