SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, June 27, 2005
Open Session - 7:00 PM
District Office
AGENDA
1. Roll Call. Smith, Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith
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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Ann Peluso - Principal of Glendaal Elementary School
5. Resolution: Harry T. Ellis and Mary Ellis Sutherland Scholarship
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 27, 2005, regarding acceptance of the Harry T. Ellis and Mary Ellis Sutherland Scholarship, as submitted.
6. Revised Resolution: Electric Easement to Niagara Mohawk
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised Resolution, dated June 27, 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.
7. Revised Resolution: Gas Easement to Niagara Mohawk
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised Resolution, dated June 27, 2005, 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.
8. Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School DistrictÕs Conduct Codes
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School DistrictÕs Codes of Conduct for the Senior High School, Middle School and elementary Schools, as submitted.
9. Adopt Revised Board of Education Policy #1100: Public Information Program (FOIL)
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised
Policy #1100: Public Information Program (FOIL), as submitted.
10. Adopt Revised Board of Education Policy #3230: Organization Chart (Appendix C)
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the new Policy #3230: Organization Chart (Appendix C), as submitted.
11. Adopt Revised Board of Education Policy #6780: Expense Reimbursement
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised Policy #6780: Expense Reimbursement, as submitted.
12. Adopt New Board of Education Policy #6781: Meals and Reimbursement
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the new Policy #6781: Meals and Reimbursement, as submitted.
13. Adopt New Board of Education Policy # 6782: Credit Cards
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the new Policy #6782: Credit Cards, as submitted.
14. Adopt New Board of Education Policy #8331: Use of Cell Phones
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the new Policy #8331: Use of Cell Phones, as submitted.
15. Discussion: Board of Education Policy Review Process
16. Discussion: Attendance Boundary Study
17. Adopt Health Education Textbook
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for Health Education, Grade 10 level.
Glencoe Health
18. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ann Marie McCullough, Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amy Hart, School Psychologist (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
19. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Ryan J. Ross as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $39,747 (Step 4 +23). Mr. Ross has initial certification. 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.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Maria Maynard as Elementary Teacher [Gifted and Talented Program/Academic Enrichment Program (Districtwide)], effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $39,292 (Step 3 +M). Ms. Maynard has permanent certification and is in the process of completing the Gifted and Talented extension this summer. 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) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Rebecca Gaudreau as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School),
effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,500 (Step 1). Ms. Gaudreau has initial certification.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract, as submitted, with Cindy Taylor as School Nurse (50% basis, Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary at the annual rate of $9,502.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Melinda Zarnoch as Licensed Practical Nurse (Senior High), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $11.31.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Holly Britton as School Nurse Per Diem Substitute (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $18.74.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Robert Beedleson as District Printer, effective July 1, 2005, at the hourly rate of $13.48.
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Timothy Pink as District Printer, effective July 1, 2005, at the hourly rate of $11.90.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2005-2006:
a) Publication Advisors
High School Yearbook Kimberly Durant $2,605
High School Yearbook (financial) Tammy Boyd $ 817
b) Class Advisors
Senior Class Jaime Massaro $ 937.50
Amanda Faulkner $ 937.50
Junior Class Patricia Johnson $ 634
Patricia Tammar $ 634
Sophomore Class Leslie O'Keefe $ 627
Freshman Class Kathy Brooks $ 223.50
Stephanie Dimopoulos-DiCocco $ 223.50
c) Student Council Advisors
Senior High Anthony Peconie $ 277
Trisha Burr $ 277
d) High School Drama Club
Advisor Deborah May $ 690
e) Other
1) Marching Band Allison Atchley $1,250
2) National Honor Society Kate Gonnelly $ 474
Senior High School Patti Johnson $ 474
3) DECA $1,250
4) Key Club John Connolly $1,250
5) FBLA $1,250
6) FCCLA Cheryl Miller $ 625
Cheryl Ferraro $ 625
7) Choralaires Jessica Crisci $1,250
8) Mock Trial Christine Sipperly-Bult $1,250
9) German Club Connie Cunningham $ 823
10) French Club Lisa Bourassa $ 823
11) Spanish Club Lorri Sammons $ 823
12) SADD Š Senior High Marilyn Johnson $ 948
13) Ski Club Š Senior High Patricia Bertino $ 823
14) Art Club Stephanie Dimopoulos-DiCocco $ 823
15) Amnesty International Vacant $
16) Senior High School Store Marianne Ille $1,167
11) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Cynthia Steadwell from Teacher Aide (.4) to Teaching Assistant (.4), for the summer Special Education Program, effective July 5, 2005 through August 12, 2005, with no change in appointed salary.
b. Placement of Students with Disabilities
c. Bids:
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for the Millermatic DVI 115/230 Volt Welder to Northeast Gas Technologies, as per the attached Bid Summary.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for a GE Built-In Single Wall Oven to LoweÕs, Halfmoon, as per the attached Bid Summary.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Air Filter bid to Edco Sales Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Miscellaneous Transportation Items bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Bus Body Repair bid to RC Enterprises, as per the attached Bid Summary.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Wood Floor Re-coating bid to Adirondack Commercial Hardwood Floors, as per the attached Bid Summary.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Custodial Supplies 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.