SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, February 9, 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Discussion:  Efficiency Reviews

 

5.    Discussion:  Young Scholars Program

 

6.    Request for Overnight Trip Ð German Exchange Program Ð Saarbrucken, Germany

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of High School Foreign Language students and chaperones to Saarbrucken, Germany, from February 4-18, 2005 or February 11-25, 2005, at no expense to the district.

 

  7.    Request for Overnight Trip Ð GIVE Students to NYS Service Learning Conference,  

          Kerhonkson, NY

 

         Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School GIVE students and chaperones to the NYS Service Learning Conference, Kerhonkson, New York, from March 15-17, 2004, at no expense to the district.

 

 

8.   Approve Change Order 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

       Tougher Industries, Inc.              #7-8R1                              ($2,843)

 

9.    Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of  resignation of Sandra Fogg, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. February 4, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district. 

 

10.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

11.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.       Staffing

 

              1)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in the probationary appointment of Cheryl L. Ferraro, Music Teacher (Senior High and Middle School) from September 1, 2002 through July 9, 2004 to September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2004.

 

              2)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education rescind the part-time appointment of Martha Flanagan, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective February 9, 2004 and, further grant her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective February 10, 2004 through February 9, 2007, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $19,860.75.

 

3)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time probationary appointment of Jeannette Reed as School Bus Driver, in accordance with civil service regulations, effective February 10, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $13.81/hour (Step 1, 2 hours/day). 

 

4)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time probationary appointment of Sharon Becker as Typist (Pupil Personnel Services), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective February 10, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $9,947 ($9.80/hour, 5 hours/day).

 

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

 

                     Baseball

                     Varsity                                John Striffler                     Step 10        $4,018

                     Junior Varsity                   Thomas Tama                Step 10        $3,215

                     Modified                            Michael Turgeon             Step 4          $2,464

                     Assistant                           *Keith Werner                                               - 0 -

 

                     Lacrosse

                     Girls' Varsity                     Mark Gatta                        Step 5          $2,794

                     Girls' JV                             TBA

                     Boys' Varsity                     Darren VanHeusen        Step 5          $3,555

                     Boys' JV                      Robert Gula                            Step 3          $2,309

                     Program Assistants:      Peter Rings, Frank DuBois                       - 0 Ð

 

                     Softball

                     Varsity                                Christopher  Crounse    Step 5          $3,640

                     JV                                       Stephen Lent                   Step 3          $2,364

                     Modified                            Ross MacKinnon            Step 5          $2,730

 

                     Tennis

                     Boys Varsity               Geoffrey Olson                Step 5                 $2,540

                     Boys' Modified                  *Jordan Flanagan           Step 1          $1,154

 

                     Track

                     Varsity Head Coach        James Connolly                     Step 10       $4,579

                     Boys' Varsity Assistant   John Leighton                 Step 2          $2,413

                     Girls' Varsity Assistant   James Krogh                   Step 5          $3,318

                     Varsity Assistant              Norman Dion                   Step 5          $3,111

                     Varsity Assistant              Ronald Cameron            Step 5          $3,111

                     Modified                            Michael Proper                Step 2          $2,112

                     Modified                            TBA

 

* 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.

      

              6)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Anthony Peconie as a substitute for the Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant position the 2003-2004 school year:

 

12.  Routine Business

                       

                         a.   Placement of Children with Disabilities

 

 b.   Minutes:      Regular Meeting Ð January 12, 2004

                             Special Meeting Ð January 26, 2004

 

  c.   TreasurerÕs Report:  December 2003

 

  d.   Extraclassroom Activity Accounts:  December 2003

 

  e.   Warrants:   #21       $674,353.15

 

 13.  Other Business

 

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