SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, June 14, 2004

6:15 PM Ð Executive Session;  7:00 PM Ð Open Session

Middle School Auditorium

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.    Roll Call:  Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith

 

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel:  Christine Bodden, Elementary Teacher; John Michael Fuller, Elementary Teacher; Ellen Huggins, School Media Specialist - Library; Constance Large, Teaching Assistant; Susan Rohs, School Media Specialist- Library

 

4.    Recognition of Retiring Non-Instructional Personnel: Mary Joyce Dieterich, Stenographer;  Mary Ann DeFonce, Teacher Aide

 

5.    Recognition of the Class of 2004 and Outstanding Student Leadership:  Stephanie Corretore, Kevin Guzewich, Megan Purtell, Michael Rausch, and Douglas VanDerwerken

 

6.    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.

 

7.    Discussion:  2005-2006 Budget Development Calendar

 

   8.    Designate Trustee and Alternate Trustee for the Schoharie Area Workers' Compensation Plan

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education designate Dorothy Nolie, School Business Administrator, as Trustee for the Schoharie Area Workers' Compensation Plan and designate Michael Marcelle, Superintendent, as Alternate Trustee for the Schoharie Area Workers' Compensation Board.

 

9.    Resolution:  Annual Organizational Meeting

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the resolution:

 

Resolved, that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2004-2005 school year be held on July 12, 2004, beginning at 7:00 PM in the District Office in said District.

 

10.  Resolution:  Acquisition of School Buses and Maintenance Vehicles

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated June 14, 2004, authorizing the acquisition of various school buses and maintenance vehicles, and the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principle amount not to exceed $298,499, and delegating the power to issue bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of such bonds to the president of the Board of Education, as submitted.

 

11.  Request for Overnight Trip Ð Spain Travel Club to Avila, Spain

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Spain Travel Club students and chaperones to Avila, Spain, from February 12-25, 2005, at no expense to the district.

 

12.  Request for Overnight Trip Ð SGHS Varsity Cheerleaders to Boston, MA

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Varsity Cheerleaders and chaperones to the UCA Cheerleading Camp, Boston, MA, from July 20-24, 2004, at no expense to the district.

 

13.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

14.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lee Ann Napolitano, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective  c.o.b. June 30, 2004, in order for her to accept the probationary appointment of Academic Head for English (Districtwide).

 

b.    Superintendent's Recommendation:   That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Hilarie L. Wells, Guidance Counselor (Middle School), effective July 27, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

c.   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jesus Homs, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 4, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

d.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeri Ann Ottaviano, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

e.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Mary Ann DeFonce, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), for retirement purposes, effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

f.     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Sandra E. Gardner, School Nurse Per Diem (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

g.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Cindi Zatt, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. December 13, 2003.

 

15.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Lee Ann Napolitano as Academic Head for English (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006, with 2004-2005 salary at the annual rate of $64,350.  Mrs. Napolitano is applying for certification.   

 

2)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Erin Jankowski as School Media Specialist (Library) (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 1 + M +15 when teachers' salaries are set.  Ms. Jankowski 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 probationary appointment of Amanda L. Faulkner as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 7 + M + 8 when teachers' salaries are set.  Mrs. Faulkner has permanent certification.

 

4)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sarah Cardinali as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 7 + M when teachers' salaries are set.  Ms. Cardinali 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.

 

            5)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Pamela Smith-Lyle as School Social Worker (Middle School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be set at Step 8 + M when teachers' salaries are set.  Ms. Smith-Lyle 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.

 

6)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Misty Lee Maib as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 5 + M when teachers' salaries are set.  Ms. Maib has conditional 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.

 

7)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part Ðtime appointment of Jean B. Rose as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 21 + 45½ (40% basis), when teachers' salaries are set.  Mrs. Rose has permanent certification.

 

8)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education rescind the full-time appointment, at her request, of Amy Hart as School Psychologist (Glendaal/Glen-Worden), effective August 31, 2004, and further approve her part-time appointment (50% basis) as School Psychologist (Glen-Worden), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

 

9)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the supplemental payment of $1,473.31 for Annette DiGioacchino, Art Teacher (Middle School) per diem substitute.

 

10) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Audry Gundlach, School Bus Driver, from 4.25 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective May 17, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

11) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Jeannette Reed, School Bus Driver, from 2 hours/day to 4 hours/day, effective June 7, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

12) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the following be appointed for summer Special Education positions:

 

      Extended Kindergarten (Pre and Post Kindergarten)

      Leea Mulone                       Pre K Teacher, 7/7-7/29            8:15-11:45, M-Th $1,531.11

      Bethany Schermerhorn      Post K Teacher, 7/7-7/29           8:15-11:45, M-Th $1,531.11

      Heidi Anderson                   Speech Related Services          8:15-11:45, M-Th $1,531.11

                                                  7/7-7/29

Elizabeth Newport              Teacher Aide, 7/7-7/29              8:15-11:45, M-Th $   418.17

      Carol DiPace                       Teacher Aide, 7/7-7/29              8:15-11:45, M-Th $   418.17

 

Special Instruction and Related Services

      Cheyenne Dallesandro Gr K-2 Teacher, 7/7-8/12          8:15-11:45           $2,656.00

      Cheyenne Dallesandro Coordinator                                8:15-11:45           $   600.00

Leanna Reed                      Gr 3-4, 7/7-7/29                         8:15-11:45          $3,043.33

Kimberly Weiss                   Gr 5-6, 7/7-8/12                         8:15-11:45           $2,526.00

Christine Caffrey                K-6 Speech, 7/7-8/12                8:15-11:45           $2,656.00

Carol Chlopecki                   Teacher Aide, Gr 1-2, 7/7-8/12 8:15-11:45           $   654.87 Bonnie Falso                           Teacher Aide, Gr 3-4, 7/7-8/12 8:15-11:45                   $   654.87

Mary Wisniewski                Teacher Aide, Gr 5-6, 7/7-8/12 8:15-11:45           $   654.87

Jamie White                         Nurse, Pre K-6, 7/7-8/12            8:15-11:45           $1,399.62

Joyce Semerad                   MS/HS Teaching Assistant 7:30-2:15             $1,401.30

                                            7/5-8/12

*Beth McLaughlin                Music Therapy, Pre K-6             8:15-11:45           $   700.00

                                            25 hours

 

*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.

 

13)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following 2004-2005 salary lists, as submitted:

 

      a)    Administrators                                                                         

      b)    Teachers                                       

      c)    Teaching Assistants

 

          14)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the addition to the following lists of substitute for 2003-04, effective June 1, 2004.  These positions 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.

 

                     School Nurse:      Stephanie Martin

                                                  Sally Pepe

 

                     Teacher Aide:      Jennifer Keller

 

            15)    Superintendent's Recommendation:   That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Ronald Raffan as School Bus Driver, effective June 7, 2004, with 2003-04 salary set at $13.81 per hour (Step 1), 2 hours/day.

 

16.  Routine Business

      

                        a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities

 

       b.    Minutes:      May 5, 2004       Special Meeting

                                    May 10, 2004     Regular Meeting

                                    May 17, 2004     Special Meeting

                                    May 24, 2004     Special Meeting

 

  c.   Extraclassroom Activity Accounts:  April 2004

 

  d.    Warrants:  #36       $544,972.33

                              #38       $139,518.62

                              #40       $397,992.89

 

  e.   Treasurer's Report:      April 2004

 

  f.    Bids:     Art Supplies

                       Physical Education Supplies

                       Air Filters

                       Custodial Supplies

                       Science Supplies

 

17.   Other Business

 

 

 

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