SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, December 13, 2004, 7:00 PM

Middle School Cafeteria

AGENDA

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

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. Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Geraldine Hallgren, Teaching Assistant

5. Presentation: Questar III Tech Valley Tech Camp

6. Curriculum Report: Middle School At-Risk Program/Senior High GOAL/GED Update – Shari Keller, Lynda Castronovo, and Thomas Eagan

7. Approval of Professional Development Plan for 2004-2005

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2004-2005 school year, as submitted.

8. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Varsity Cheerleaders to Orlando, Florida

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the varsity cheerleaders and chaperones to the Contest of Champions National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida, from February 23, 2005 – February 28, 2005, at no expense to the district.

9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated December 13, 2004, to withdraw and amend the 2004-2005 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

10. Adopt Reading Textbook and Materials for Middle School AIS

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following Reading Textbook and Materials for the Middle School AIS program:

Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature (Anthology)

Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature – The EMC Write-In Reader

Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature – New York ELA Practice

11. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

12. Communications

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Theresa E. Moran, School Media Specialist (Library) (Senior High School) and Head Librarian (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2005.

13. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached revisions to the 2004-2005 Teachers' Salary List originally submitted on the October 18, 2004, Agenda, as submitted.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for 2004-2005:

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Advisor Leslie Kenny-Terry -0-

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional winter coaching appointments for 2004-2005:

Skiing

Varsity Cross Country Colleen Stevens - 0 –

Wrestling

Varsity Assistant Christopher Bailey - 0 –

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.

4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the stipend for Donald Petersen, Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), as per the attached.

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Vern Layaou as Cleaner (Senior High School), effective December 14, 2004, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20 (Step 1).

6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Roberto Oquendo from Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School) to Lead Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective December 14, 2004, and further approve the Lead Cleaner annual stipend of $1250, effective December 14, 2004.

7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for 2004-2005:

Substitute School Monitor

Francis Walter

Substitute Cleaner/Laborer

Wendy Howard

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.

8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Cynthia Steadwell as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective January 3, 2005 through January 2, 2008, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,721.25 (Step 2, 7 hours/day). Mrs. Steadwell's Teaching Assistant certification is in progress.

14. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Treasurer's Report: October 2004

c. Minutes: November 8, 2004 Regular Meeting

November 22, 2004 Special Meeting

d. Warrants: #24 $1,077,321.94

#26 $ 380,423.12

e. Extra Classroom Activities Accounts: October 2004

15. Other Business

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

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