SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, November 3, 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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

4. Curriculum Report: Testing – Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

5. Request for Overnight Trip: National Honor Society Students to "Grad Nite" at Disney World, Orlando, Florida

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of National Honor Society students and chaperones to the "Grad Nite" at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from April 29, 2004 – May 2, 2004, at no expense to the district.

6. Middle School "School's Out" Program

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement Among the Towns of Glenville and Ballston, the Village of Scotia, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville School Districts and The Capital District YMCA Relative to the Implementation of the Middle School "School's Out" Program, and authorize the Superintendent to sign said Agreement, 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

Fisher Hamilton #16-8 (3,267)

Quaker Bay #2-MR4 (1,720)

8. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

9. Communications

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Danielle Bogue, Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective on/about March 22, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Alicia Krizmanich, JV Cheerleading coach, effective c.o.b. October 15, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.

10. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the full-time appointment of Susan Piehler as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Senior High School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective November 10, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $22,000. 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 approve the regular substitute appointment of Leea K. Mulone as Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden) effective on/about January 5, 2004 through April 2, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $34,614 (Step 2). Ms. Mulone has provisional certification.

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education extend the probationary appointment of Gina Parker, Teacher of Children With Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Lincoln and Sacandaga Elementary Schools), through January 6, 2005.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following lists of 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.

Substitute Cleaner/Laborer

Sandra Fogg

Randy Cole

Cedric Henry

Substitute School Nurses

Laurie Verney

Holly Britton

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointment for 2003-2004, effective October 16, 2003:

Cheerleading

Varsity/JV Stephanie St. Pierre Step 5 (40%) $189.60

6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised pay supplement for the winter coaching appointment for 2003-2004 of Stephanie St. Pierre, as follows:

Cheerleading

Varsity Step 5 (60%) from $1,354.50 to $1,625.40

7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointment for 2003-2004. 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.

Cheerleading

JV Nicole Bialahoski Step 5 (40%) $1,083.60

8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of LaVerne A. Bouton, IV, as Maintenance Mechanic, effective November 17, 2003, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, at the annual salary of $32,531.20. 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.

11. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Minutes: Regular Meeting – October 6, 2003

Special Meeting – October 20, 2003

c. Treasurer’s Report: September 2003

d. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: September 2003

12. Other Business

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