Scotia-Glenville Central School District

District Office

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, October 18, 2004

Glendaal Elementary School Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

1.    Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Bradley, Carpenter, Carbone, 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 ÒWelcome to a

 Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Accept Auditor's Report for 2003-2004 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary

       Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the financial accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2003-2004 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.

 

5.    Discuss NYSSBA Resolutions

 

6.    Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for NYSSBA Annual Convention

 

7.    Approval of Academic Intervention Services Plan

 

8.    Annual Fire Inspection Report

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the Annual Fire Inspection Reports and approve corrections for fire safety violations, as submitted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.    Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 18, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from Ms. Dawn Mazzuca of a 17 inch Packard Bell monitor, as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 18, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from the New York State Education Department, as submitted.

 

11.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 18, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Booster Club, as submitted.

 

12.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 18, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville cheerleaders, as submitted.

 

13.  Approve Telecommunications Easements with TVC Albany, Inc. (Tech Valley Communications)

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Telecommunications Easements with TVC Albany, Inc. (Tech Valley Communications) as submitted, and authorize the Board of Education President to sign all necessary documents.

 

14.  Approve Revised Board Policy #4343:  Home Instruction

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised Board Policy #4343 (Home Instruction) for a first reading, as submitted

 

15.  Approve New Board Policy #4714.1:   Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Parents

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the new Board Policy #4714.1 (Interpreters for Hearing Impaired Parents), for a first reading, as submitted.

 

16.  Approve New Board Policy #1511:  Advertising in the Schools

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the new Board Policy #1511 (Advertising in the Schools) for a first reading, as submitted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  Resolution:  Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution dated October 18, 2004, to withdraw and amend the 2004-2005 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

18.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

19.  Communications

 

       a. Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Heidi Anderson, Remedial Speech Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective on/about November 24, 2004 through January 2, 2005.

 

       b. Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Becky DiCaprio, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective on/about March 20, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

 

       c. Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Geraldine Hallgren, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. December 23, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district. 

 

       d. Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Janice Kraft, District Courier, effective October 7, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

20. Report of Superintendent

 

       a.  Staffing

      

            1)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised 2004-2005 Teachers' salary list, as submitted.

 

2)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in effective date of employment for Holly Britton as School Nurse Per Diem Substitute (Districtwide), from effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005 to effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with no change in 2004-2005 salary.

 

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

 

                     Middle School Drama Club Advisor (New)

                     Richard Putorti                                                            $900

           

                     Science Club Ð 8th Grade (New)

                     Lauren Lyons-Swift                                                    $0

 

 

 

 

 

                     Ski Club Ð Middle School

                     Lauren Lyons- Swift                      from  $530  to  $273  50%

                     Sharon Fellner                                                           $273  50%

 

            4)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional fall coaching appointment for 2004-2005:                          

 

                     Golf - Varsity

                     James Hartlage                             Step 5                        $2,180 

 

5)      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Marie McNamara-Kot as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.06, 33 hours/week.  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 part-time appointment of Grace DeMarco as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.89, 2.25 hours/day.

 

            7)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Julie Wellington as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective October 19 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.98, 5 hours/day.

 

     8)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Lisa Schell as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.43, 2.75 hours/day.

 

            9)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in hours of Barbara Santelli, School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), from 2.25 hours/day to 2.50 hours/day, effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

            10)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Gary Feulner, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 20, 2004 through June 30, 2005, from 4.5 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            11)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in assignments for the following School Bus Drivers (Transportation), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

                     John Cole                         from      4.25 hours/day to 5.00 hours/day

                     John Miller                       from      4.00 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day

                     Jeanette Reed                        from      4.00 hours/day to 4.50 hours/day

 

 

                     Richard Badalucco         from      4.25 hours/day to 5.00 hours/day

                     Paul Gundlach                 from      5.00 hours/day to 6.75 hours/day

                     Janis Kuta                        from      6.50 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day

                     Kathy O'Connor               from      6.25 hours/day to 7.00 hours/day Ð 1 day per week

                     Kathy O'Connor               from      6.25 hours/day to 8.00 hours/day Ð 4 days per week

                     Lynette Pierson               from      6.00 hours/day to 8.00 hours/day

                     Kim Turner                       from      5.00 hours/day to 5.50 hours/day

                     Helen Rood                      from      7.75 hours/day to 8.00 hours/day

 

          12)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Tanya Colleton as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $14.18 (Step 1, 4.25 hours/day). 

 

          13)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Donald Hennel as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $ 14.18 (Step 1, 4.5 hours/day).

 

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

 

                     Teacher Aide Substitute (Transportation)

                     Priscilla M. Winslow

 

21.   Routine Business

 

       a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

 

       b. TreasurerÕs Report: August 2004

 

       c. Minutes:        Regular Meeting             September 13, 2004

                                    Special Meeting                     September 27, 2004

 

       d. Bids:   Wrestling and Cheerleading Mats

                         Art Kilns

 

       e. Warrants:     General Fund    #13        $196,383.14

                                    General Fund    #16        $    3,937.00

                                    General Fund    #18        $548,228.07

                                   

       f.   Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: 

 

22.  Other Business

 

      The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel

       and/or negotiations.