SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, October 20, 2003, 7:00 PM

Middle School

 

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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Curriculum Report:  CSE Process and Trends in Special Education Ð Anthony Albanese, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

 

5.    Discussion:  Efficiency Study Ð Grade Reporting

 

6.    Discussion:  Board of Education Policy Review

 

7.    Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement With Scotia-Glenville School District  Administrators

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated October 6, 2003, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville School District Administrators, for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.

 

8.    Resolution:  Withdraw and Amend 2003-2004 School Tax Rolls

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated October 20, 2003, to withdraw and amend the 2003-2004 School Tax Rolls, as submitted

 

9.    Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 20, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the General Electric Foundation for the purchase of music supplies, as submitted.

 

 

10.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 20, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from Mrs. Shapiro of a used refrigerator for the Science Department, Middle School, as submitted.

 

11.  Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment:  Dylan Longe

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the nonresident tuition enrollment of Dylan Longe, Grade 10 student, for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

12.  Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lauren Amero, part-time English Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 17, 2003.

 

       b.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Shannon M. Thouin, School Monitor (Lincoln School), effective c.ob. 10/31/03, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

13.  Routine Business

 

       a.    Staffing

               

              1)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the list of teachersÕ salary adjustments for 2003-2004, dated October 20, 2003, as submitted.

 

  2)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Judy Fantauzzi as Mathematics Teacher, AIS (Middle School), effective October 21, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,768 (Step 7 +M +27, 50% basis).  Ms. Fantauzzi has provisional 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)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointment for 2003-2004:

 

               Bookstore Advisor

               Senior High School               Marianne Ille             $1,100

 

       4)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointment for 2003-2004:

 

               Golf                     James Hartlage              Step 5         $2,116

              

 

 

        5)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2003-2004:

 

               Boys' Basketball

               Varsity                 James Giammattei       Step 10        $4,859

               Junior Varsity    James Haver                  Step 5          $3,522

               Freshman          David Versocki               Step 10        $3,645

               Modified 8th        Tim O'Connell                 Step 2          $2,241

               Modified 7th        Glenn Stopera                 Step 3          $2,501

 

               Girls' Basketball

               Varsity                 Scott Hildreth                   Step 3          $3,573

               Junior Varsity    Mark Gatta                        Step 10        $3,887

               Modified 8th        Geoffrey Olson                Step 5          $3,081

               Modified 7th        Chester Zink                    Step 2          $2,241

 

               Bowling

               Varsity                 Michael Palombo            Step 2          $1,231

 

               Cheerleading

               Varsity                 Stephanie St. Pierre              Step 5 (60%)       $1,354.50

               Junior Varsity    TBA                                    (40%)

 

               Indoor Track

               Varsity                 Jim Krogh                         Step 5          $3,979

               Assistant            John Leighton                 Step 2          $2,315

               Assistant            Ron Cameron                 Step 5          $3,183

 

               Nordic Skiing

               Varsity                 Trisha Burr                       Step 5          $3,471

 

               Wrestling

              Varsity                 Ronald Ashcraft                     Step 5          $3,894

               Junior Varsity    Leonard Snyder                     Step 10        $3,439

               Modified             John Striffler                     step 5          $2,921

 

         6)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised salary lists for the 2003-2004 school year for Local 766 members, as submitted:

 

    7) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the full-time appointment of Karen C. Lawson as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Sacandaga School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective November 4, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $22,600.  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.

 

        8)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Anthony DeCerbo, Teacher Aide (Middle School) from 4.0 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective October 27, 2003, with no change in his current rate of pay.

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

c.    Bid:  School Bus Automotive Equipment

 

       14.  Other Business

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