SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE                                       

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, August 25, 2003, 7:00 PM

District Office Š Board Room

 

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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Energy Education, Inc.  Presentation

 

5.    Written Report Š Summer School 2003

 

6.    Revised School Tax Levy Š 2003-2004

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised total 2003-2004 tax levy of $19,521,159.02 to be raised proportionately among the three towns comprising the school district and the State from STAR reimbursement in accordance with Real Property Tax Law ¤1314, as follows:

 

       Town                          Tax Warrant                           STAR Reimbursement

       Glenville                    $15,236,264.05                             $ 4,235,518.76

       Amsterdam               $        17,384.01                    $            747.95

       Charlton                    $        22,852.37                      $        8,391.88

      

7.    Review 2002-2003 Goals

 

8.    Discussion of 2003-2004 Goals

 

9.    Resolution:  Ice Hockey Merger

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:   That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, authorizing  the merger agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District for an interscholastic ice hockey team, as submitted.

 

 

 

 

 10.    NYSSBA Š Board of Director's Election

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That pursuant to official notification by Sandra Lockwood, President, New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), Lynne Lenhardt is a candidate for a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the New York State School Boards Association, Area 7, the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

      

RESOLVED THAT THE Scotia-Glenville Board of Education cast one vote for Lynne Lenhardt.

 

11.  Resolution:  Senior High School Gymnasium Floor Š Release of All Claims

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding claim settlement Quaker Bay, Inc. and Spa City Removal, Inc. Gym Floor Damage, as submitted.

 

12.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Elementary School PTA of a cedar picnic table, bench and planter, as submitted.

 

13.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Elementary School PTA of audio/visual equipment, as submitted.

 

14.  Approve Change Orders to Construction Project

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change order noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same:

 

Contractor                               Change Order                 Amount

Digesare Mechanical                     #4-7                          $2,856

 

15.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for an extension of the unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Lisa Munter, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

b.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Valerie Eagan, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective on/about January 1, 2004 through April 2, 2004.

      

c.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Martella VanDeBogart, Teaching Assistant/Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective August 11, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

 

 

 

d.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Cathleen Fombelle, part-time School Nurse (Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district. 

 

16   Routine Business

 

       a.    Staffing

 

1)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education grant the Superintendent of Schools the authority to hire staff between August 26 and September 5, 2003, with such hiring to be within the approved Table of Organization, with Board ratification to be taken at its regular meeting on September 8, 2003.

 

2)     SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Karen Elizabeth Pelletier as School Media Specialist (Library) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $53,035 (Step 14 +M +42).  Ms. Pelletier has permanent certification.  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education rescind the part -time appointment of Susan Holub-McCann as Remedial Reading Teacher (Middle School) and, further, approve her probationary appointment as Remedial Reading Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $48,229 (Step 12 +M).  Mrs. Holub-McCann  has permanent certification.

           

4)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Janet Schiavone as Home Economics Teacher (Middle School) (50% basis) and Health Teacher (Middle School) (10% basis), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $28,113 (Step 11, 60% basis). Mrs. Schiavone has permanent certification.

 

           5)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised 2003-2004 annual salary of Robert Gula, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), from $39,855 (Step 7 +24) to $40,969 (Step 7 +M +6).

 

           6)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised 2003-2004 annual salary of David Sammons, Social Studies Teacher (Middle School) from $16,441.60 (Step 7 +M, 40% basis) to $16,441.60 (Step 7 + M + 11, 40% basis).

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   7)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for each of the following teachers as Technology Specialists for the 2003-2004 school year:

 

       Arlene Camp            Sacandaga Elementary School

       Barbara Jones         Lincoln Elementary School

       Marcia Smith             Glen-Worden Elementary School

       Patricia Roeser        Glendaal Elementary School

       Betty Fortna               Middle School

 

8)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in the part-time appointment of Pamela DiPietro, Teaching Assistant (Sacandaga Elementary School) from 5.5 hours/day to 6.0 hours/day (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay,

       and, further,

       approve the change in her part-time appointment as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School) from 1.35 hours/day to 4 hours/week (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

  9)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Wayne Myslinski as Head Custodian (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective August 26, 2003, with 2003-2004 annual salary at the annual rate of $33,072. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

      

   10) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointments for 2003-2004. 

 

       Cheerleading

       JV                                              Alicia Krizmanich            Step 5 (40%)            $948

        

         This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

 

       Boys' Soccer

       Assistant - All Levels             Timothy Albanese                         -                    - 0 -

 

       Cross Country

       Assistant                                  Ronald Cameron            Step 5                             $2,167

      

       b.   Placements of Children with Disabilities           

      

              c.    Bids:  Wood Floor Repair

 

17.  Other Business

 

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