SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, January 24, 2005

6:00 PM - Executive Session

7:00 PM Ð Open Session Ð Library Media Center

Lincoln Elementary School

 

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.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Phyllis Kulmatiski, Art Teacher

 

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

 

6.    2005-2006 Budget Discussion: Central Services

 

7.    Resolution: Appoint Interim Superintendent

      

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 24, 2005, to appoint John Briggs McAndrews as Interim Superintendent - Scotia-Glenville Central School District, effective March 15, 2005, as submitted.

 

8.    Resolution: Refund Real Property Taxes

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 24, 2005, to refund real property taxes, as submitted.

 

9.   Communications

 

       a.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Jennifer Smialek, Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), for childcare purposes, effective January 21, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

 

       b.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Michael Mastrella, Fitness Center Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. January 22, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

10.  Routine Business

 

a. Staffing

 

1)     SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Melissa M. Jerreld as Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective January 25, 2005 through June 24, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,770 (Step 4 +M). Ms. Jerreld has permanent certification.

 

2)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Alyssa Mallozzi as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective February 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.98/hour (35 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.

 

3)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Kimberly Bouley as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective January 25, 2005 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.

 

          4)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Susan Ambessi as Cleaner (Middle School), effective January 25, 2005, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20 (Step 1).

 

5)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the addition of the following substitutes for the 2004-2005 school year:

 

                         Substitute School Monitor/Teacher Aide Substitute

                         *Barbara Tedford

                         * Thomas J. Tucker

 

                         Substitute School Bus Driver

                         Andrea Yezzo

 

       *These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

         

b. Placement of Children with Disabilities        

 

11.    Other Business

 

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