SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, August 23, 2004

                                            Open Session - 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Curriculum Report:  Special Education Ð Anthony Albanese, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

 

5.    Written Report Ð Summer School 2004

 

6.    Discussion:   2004-2005 Goals

 

7.    Presentation:  Staff Evaluation Instrument

 

8.    Approve Escrow Restructuring Agreement

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Escrow Restructuring Agreement, as submitted.

 

9.    Approve Revised Classroom Rental & Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the revised classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2004-2005 (for lease of seven classrooms), as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same

 

10.  Communications

      

       a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Judith A. Corigliano, part-time Business Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective August 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

b.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Michael Proper, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), and Modified Cross Country Coach, effective August 12, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.    

      

       c.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ann E. Sail, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective August 16, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

       d.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amanda Galivan, District Clerk, effective c.o.b. September 3, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

e.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Michelle D. King Ingles, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective August 11, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

11.  Routine Business

 

       a.   Staffing

 

                    1) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education grant the Superintendent of Schools the authority to hire staff between August 24 and September 10, 2004, with such hiring to be within the approved Table of Organization, with Board ratification to be taken at its regular meeting on September 13, 2004.

 

2) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Joanna Clark as Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through January 21, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $36,910 (Step 3 +M +6).  Ms. Clark has permanent certification.       

 

3) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sandra Page as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,721.25 (Step 2, 7 hours/day).  Ms. Page's Teaching Assistant certification is in progress.

 

4) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Matthews Hughes as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,448.25 (Step 1, 7 hours/day).  Mr. Hughes' Teaching Assistant certification is in progress.  

 

5) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cynthia Shipley as Director of Continuing Education for the 2004-2005 school year, at a salary of $4,524.

 

6) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cynthia Dorazio as Assistant to the Director of Continuing Education for the 2004-2005 school year, at the hourly rate of $9.51.

 

7)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Joan Cipriano as Coordinator of the Substitute Registry for the 2004-2005 school year, at a salary of $11,500.

 

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

 

       Teacher Aides (Revised)

                      School Monitors

 

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

 

                      Girls' Volleyball

                      Modified                     Jenna Cowan                  Step 1          $1,347        

 

            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.

             

            10)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute School Bus Driver for 2004-2005. 

             

                      Substitute School Bus Driver Substitute

                      Richard Allen

 

                   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.

 

                    11)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the part- time appointment of Deborah Longe, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective August 23, 2004.

 

             12)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Grace DeMarco as School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour (2 hours/day).  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 part-time appointment of Carol DiPace as School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour (5.25 hours/day).  

 

                    14)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time School Monitor appointment of Gail Smith as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour (5 hours 10 minutes/day).

 

                   15)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the substitute rate for 2004-2005 as follows:

 

                             Substitute School Nurse              $ 12.90/hour

 

              b.  Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

         12. Other Business

 

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