SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, October 6, 2003, 7:00 PM

Glendaal Elementary School Cafeteria

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: CSE Information to the Board of Education

5. Discussion: 2003-2004 Goals

6. Discussion: NYSSBA Resolutions

7. Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for NYSSBA Annual Convention

8. Accept Auditor’s Report for 2002-2003 Financial Report and Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the financial accounts and the Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report of the school district for the 2002-2003 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.

9. Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement With Local 766, Council 66 of AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated September 10, 2003, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, Council 66 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.

10. Resolution: Amend the 2003-2004 General Fund Budget

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 6, 2003, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $25,000.

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

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated October 6, 2003, to withdraw and amend the 2003-2004 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

12. Request for Overnight Field Trip: Lincoln Elementary School 5^th Graders to Camp Chingachgook

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Lincoln Elementary School 5^th graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from June 14 - 16, 2004.

13. Request for Overnight Field Trip: Sacandaga Elementary School 5^th Graders to Camp Chingachgook

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Sacandaga Elementary School 5^th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from June 16 – 18, 2004.

14 CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

15. Communications

a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ruth Evers, School Nurse (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. October 31, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.

b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kathryn Durant, Mathematics Teacher, AIS (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 17, 2003.

c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Robin Bennett, Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services), effective on/about May 17, 2004 through on/about May 16, 2005.

16. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in the probationary appointment of Joscelyn Clark, English Teacher (Senior High), from effective September 1, 2002 through June 17, 2005 to effective September 1, 2002 through November 12, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2003-2004:

a) Student Council Advisors

Middle School David Sammons $ 522

Taryn LoCascio $ 522

b) Middle School AV Coordinator Karen Pelletier $1,044

c) SADD (Middle School) Hilarie Wells -0-

d) Drama Club (Middle School) Richard Putorti -0-

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Robyn Hutchins as School Bus Driver, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective October 7, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $13.41/hour (Step 1, 4.25 hours/day).

4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of School Bus Driver salaries for the 2003-2004 school year, as submitted.

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the addition of the following as a substitute for the 2003-2004 school year.

Kathy Dwyer Substitute School Monitor

17. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: June 2003

c. Minutes: Regular Meeting: September 8, 2003

Special Meeting: September 22, 2003

d. Warrants: #8 $371,250.12

#9 $481,109.40

e. Treasurer’s Report: July 2003

August 2003

f. Bids: Pupil Transportation Services.

18. Other Business

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