SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, June 13, 2005

6:30 PM Public Hearing – District Codes of Conduct

7:00 PM – Open Session

Middle School Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

 

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

 

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Barbara Brandone, High School Business Education Teacher; Fred Festine, High School English Teacher; Peter Lee, Elementary Teacher; Linda Lewis, School Psychologist; Marie Montone, Elementary Teacher; Theresa Moran, School Media Specialist-Library; Ann Peluso, Principal, Glendaal Elementary School; James Rodecker, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor; Helen Rood, School Bus Driver

 

4.    Recognition of the Class of 2005 and Outstanding Student Leadership: Zachary Bye, Brad Harkness, Fei Fei Huang, Katie Near, and Valerie Shank

 

5.    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.

 

6.    Resolution: Annual Organizational Meeting

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following     Resolution:

 

Resolved that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2005-2006 school year be held on July 11, 2005, beginning at 7:00 PM in the District Office in said District.

 

7. Special Board of Education Meeting

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education establish June 20, 2005, as a Special Board of Education Meeting date for the purpose of Executive Session.

 

8.    Resolution: Electric Easement to Niagara Mohawk

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated June 13, 2005, granting an easement to Niagara Mohawk in order to install, maintain, replace and operate underground electric facilities including cables, conduits, wires, pedestals, closures, handholes, transformers and such other supporting apparatus at the Glen-Worden Elementary School, as submitted.

 

9.    Resolution: Gas Easement to Niagara Mohawk

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated June 13, 1005, granting an easement to Niagara Mohawk in order to install, maintain, replace and operate underground gas facilities including pipeline or lines with all valves, and appurtenant apparatus, structures or markers at the Glen-Worden Elementary School, as submitted.

 

10. Board of Education Policy Review

 

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following      Board Policies for a first reading, as submitted:

 

      Revised Policy #1100: Public Information Program (FOIL)

      Revised Policy #6780: Expense Reimbursement

      New Policy #6781: Meals and Reimbursements

      New Policy #6782: Credit Cards

      New Policy #8331: Use of Cell Phones

      Revised #3230: Organization Chart (Appendix C)

     

11. Resolution: Nomination of Lynne Lenhardt as NYSSBA Area 7 Director

 

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following            resolution:

 

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Education submit the nomination of Lynne Lenhardt as             NYSSBA Area 7 Director for a two-year term.

     

12.  Resolution: Instructional Technology Coordinator

 

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association and Scotia-Glenville Central School District regarding the inclusion of the new position of Instructional Technology Coordinator, as submitted.

 

13.  Adoption of 2005-2006 Board of Education Meeting Schedule

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the proposed    schedule of Board of Education Meetings for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.

 

14. Advanced Therapy: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services

 

                      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve contracting for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

15.  Field Utilization Study

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education enter into a contract with Fraser and Associates for a Field Utilization Study.

 

16.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

17.  Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Karen Pelletier, Library Media Specialist (Middle School), effective June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

       b.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation for retirement purposes of James Rodecker, Buildings & Grounds       Supervisor, effective c.o.b. July   28, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the       district.

      

       c.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Ellen M. Falk, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective   August 2, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

      

d.       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jaroslava (Jarka) Dearstyne, Teacher Aide, Senior High School,

effective c.o.b. August 31, 2005, in order for her to accept a position as Teaching Assistant, Senior High School.

      

       e.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Andreina Giovannone, Teacher Aide (Transportation Department),    effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

      

       f.     Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Jeannette Hartman, School Monitor (Lincoln), effective c.o.b. June 22,     2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

       g.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Kathleen Cianfarani, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b.  June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

       h. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Bonnie Craven, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 9, 2005,      with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

18.  Report of Superintendent

 

       a.    Tenure Recommendations

 

              1)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Molly Kohout, who holds a Continuing                    Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant,                    effective September 1, 2005.

 

              2)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Marianne Ille, who holds a Continuing                    Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant,                    effective September 1, 2005.

 

              3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Dennis Bye, who holds a Continuing                       Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant,                    effective September 24, 2005.

 

       b.    Staffing

             

              1)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the               probationary appointment of Mark D. McCarthy as Academic Head for Mathematics (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008,                with 2005-2006 salary at the annual rate of $65,000. Mr. McCarthy has    provisional certification.

      

       2)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        probationary appointment of Dorothy J. Halligan as Remedial Reading Teacher       (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31,        2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at Step 15 +M +36 when teachers’ salaries for        2005-06 are set. Ms. Halligan has permanent certification.

 

              3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the                             probationary appointment of Elizabeth Ryan as School Media Specialist (Library)

(Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 1 +M when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Ryan’s certification is in process. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 Stacey Adams as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 10 +M +4 when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Adams has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 Katherine A. Kaczmarek as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 3 +M when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Kaczmarek has provisional certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 probationary appointment of Lois R. Long as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 5 +M +12 when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Long has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 probationary appointment of Renee Evenden as Remedial Speech Teacher (Sacandaga and Glendaal Elementary Schools), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 3 +M when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Evenden has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

8)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kimberly Durant as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at Step 2 +M +23(1/3) when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Durant has initial certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Britt Deckers as a Remedial Speech Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at Step 1 +M +22 (70%) when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Deckers has provisional certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 regular substitute appointment of Misty Maib as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at Step 6 +M +9 when teachers’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Ms. Maib has conditional provisional certification.

 

11)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        probationary appointment of Jaroslava (Jarka) Dearstyne as Teaching Assistant     (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with    2005-2006 salary to be at Step 1 when Teaching Assistants’ salaries for 2005-06        are set. Mrs. Dearstyne’s Teaching Assistant certification is in process.

 

12)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        probationary appointment of Linda Risley as Teaching Assistant (Senior High      School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at Step7 when Teaching Assistants’ salaries for 2005-06 are set. Mrs. Risley holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant.

 

13)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        following 2005-2006 salary lists, as submitted:

                                                 

      a)    Teachers                                       

      b)    Teaching Assistants

      c)    Nurses

         

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

 

                      Special Instruction and Related Services- 7/5/05-8/12/05

Teachers

Kimberly Weiss                          Grade 1                8:15-11:45           $3,440.00

Alicia Magruder                         Grade 2                8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Cheyenne Dallesandro              Grade 3/4             8:15-11:45           $3,607.70     

Laura Hoskin                             Grade 5                8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Rebecca Gaudreau                   Grade 6/7             8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Anthony Peconie                       Life Skills              8:15-2:45             $5,920.58

Kathy Brooks (Alternate)

Brenda Cohelo (Alternate)

 

Consult Teacher/Coordinator

Cheyenne Dallesandro                                           8:15-11:45            $ 600.00

 

Speech

Christine Caffrey (1.0)                                            8:15-11:45           $3,607.70

Cindy Markham (.6)                                                 8:15-11:45           $1,963.38

 

Teaching Assistants

Marion Boorn                      Grade 1                       8:15-11:45           $1,295.38

Susanne Doyle                   Grade 2                       8:15-11:45           $1,295.38

Mary Wisniewski                Grade 3/4                    8:15-11:45           $1,295.38

Sandra Page                       Grade 5                       8:15-11:45           $1,295.38

 

 

Bonnie Falso                       Grade 6/7                    8:15-11:45           $1,295.38

Joyce Semerad                   MS/HS                         7:30-2:10             $1,958.13

                                            General Ed (4 days/wk)

Joyce Semerad (Alternate)

 

Teacher Aides

Theresa Smith                     Grade 1                       8:15-11:45            $ 860.00

Patricia Ferarra                   Grade 2                       8:15-11:45            $ 860.00

Monica Ebels                       Grade 3/4                    8:15-11:45            $ 860.00

Elizabeth Newport              Grade 5                       8:15-11:45            $ 860.00

Jarka Dearstyne                 Life Skills                     8:15-2:45             $1,556.00

Andrea Chase                    Life Skills                     8:15-2:45             $1,556.00

Cynthia Steadwell (.4)        Life Skills                     8:15-2:45              $ 937.49

Krista Haulshalter (Alternate)

Joanne Smith (Alternate)

Maria Ward (Alternate)

 

Nurse

Joanne Reynolds                All Grades                   8:15-2:45             $4,201.67

 

                      Music Therapy

                      Vacant                                                                   7/5-8/12              $ 720.00

 

              15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the                             following additional substitute for the 2004-2005 school year:

 

                      School Bus Driver Substitute

                      Marilyn Fuller    

 

19.  Routine Business

    

                 a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities

 

b.    Minutes:      May 4, 2005      Formal Budget Hearing/Meet the Candidate Night

                                    May 9, 2005      Regular Meeting

                                    May 23, 2005    Special Meeting     

                                   

c. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: April 2005

 

d. Warrants: #49       $593,636.22

                              #51       $938,592.10

 

e. Treasurer's Report:      April 2005  

 

f. Bids:

 

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Cooperative Miscellaneous Automotive and Bus Parts bid to Schenectady Unit Parts, per attached Bid Summary.

 

2)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Office Supply Bid to Henry Wolkins, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

3)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Art Supply Bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

4)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Athletic Supply Bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

5)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Physical Education Supply Bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

20. Other Business

 

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