SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, January 12, 2004, 7:00 PM

District Office

AGENDA

1. Roll Call: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. 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.

4. Discussion: Residential Development in Scotia-Glenville District

5. Discussion: Middle School Administrative Support

6. Discussion: Board of Education Efficiency Reviews

7. Approval of the Professional Development Plan (PDP)

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Professional Development Plan (PDP), as submitted.

8. Resolution: Revised Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association Award

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Resolution, dated January 12, 2004, regarding the Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association Scholarship, as submitted.

9. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the Target Grant Arts in Education Program

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 12, 2004, regarding acceptance and appropriation of the Target Grant Arts in Education Program, as submitted.

10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the Partners in Dance Grant

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 12, 2004, regarding acceptance and appropriation of the Partners in Dance Grant, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 12, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Booster Club, as submitted.

12. Resolution: Nicholas A. Albanese Memorial Scholarship

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding acceptance of the Nicholas A. Albanese Memorial Scholarship, dated January 12, 2004, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Glen-Worden PTA Scholarship and the Glen-Worden PTA Shawna Davenport Memorial Scholarship

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 12, 2004, regarding acceptance of the Glen-Worden PTA Scholarship and the Glen-Worden PTA Shawna Davenport Scholarship, as submitted.

14. Request for Overnight Field Trip: Indoor Track Team to Yale Invitational

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the qualifying Indoor Track Team members and chaperones to the Yale Invitational, New Haven, Connecticut, from January 16-17, 2004, at no expense to the district.

15. Communications

a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of John Michael Fuller, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.

b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Christine Bodden, Elementary Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Kristen Castracane, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective on/about May 29, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jacqueline P. Klehn, School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. January 5, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

e. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Mary J. Dieterich, Stenographer (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. January 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

16. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

17. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the full-time appointment of Tori Rockwell as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Lincoln Elementary School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective January 13, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $22,600. 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.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the part-time appointment of Diana Myers, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), and grant her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2007, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,062.50 (Step 3, 7 hours/day).

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Carolyn Moran as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective January 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.59/hour (8.33 hours/week (1.66 hours/day).

4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Marjorie Zielaskowski as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective January 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.59/hour (8.33 hours/week (1.66 hours/day).

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Carol Chlopecki, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), from 30.5 hours/week to 31.75 hours/week, effective January 13, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Eileen Conroy as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective January 13, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.68/hour (30.5 hours/week).

7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Karen J. Smith as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective January 13, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.59/hour (15.5 hours/week).

8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for 2003-2004. These appointments are conditioned on the school district’s receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law §3035.

Teaching Assistant

Katrina Frenger, effective November 26, 2003

Substitute Teacher Aide

Katrina Frenger, effective November 26, 2003

Karen Smith, effective December 2, 2003

School Monitor

Katrina Frenger, effective November 26, 2003

Karen Smith, effective December 2, 2003

Tami Clark, effective January 5, 2004

Julian Ashcroft, effective January 5, 2004

Kristen Wydronkowski, effective Jan 12, 2004

Clerical

Sharon Becker, effective December 15, 2003

9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the employment of Edward Reedy, Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary School), effective 12:00 Noon, December 10, 2003.

18. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Minutes: December 8, 2003 – Regular Meeting

December 22, 2003 – Special Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education – Agenda – 1/12/04

c. Treasurer’s Report: November 2003

d. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: November 2003

e. Warrants: #18 $1,217,522.04

19. Other Business

The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.