SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, May 23, 2005

Workshop Session – 5:30 PM – District Office

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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

 

4.    Recognition of Joanne Reynolds - School Nurse of the Year

 

5.    2005-2006 Budget Vote: Appoint Additional Inspectors and Assistant Clerks

      

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of additional Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for Nursing Homes for the Annual District Election on May 17, 2005, as submitted.

 

6.    Report of Inspectors of Budget Vote

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the report of the Inspectors of the election certifying the results of the budget vote held on May 17, 2005, as follows:

 

       1) Resolution to approve the 2005-2006 budget in the amount of $40,059,876.

 

       Yes = 1,562       No = 1,324                Void =   10                 Total = 2,896

 

       2) Board of Election Candidates:

 

       Kurt Ahnert                 1,810

            Pamela Carbone      1,897

            Benjamin Conlon     1,798

       Jerry Moore                  1,524

 

 

7.    Special Board of Education Meetings

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education establish June 6 and June 7, 2005, as Special Board of Education Meeting dates for the purpose of Executive      Session.

 

8.    Maintenance Projects and Staffing Proposal. The Board will be provided information        regarding the Maintenance priorities for next year, including a recommendation to establish    a painter position for the Buildings and Grounds staff.

9.    Proposed Title Change: High School Dean of Students to High School Assistant   Principal. The   Board will be asked to review and approve the Superintendent’s     recommendation to change       the title of the 11 month Dean of Students position at the high     school to an Assistant Principal position. There will be no change in salary range if the position is re-titled.

 

10.  Proposed K-8 Academic Enrichment Task Force. The Board will be provided a proposal       to establish a K-8 Academic Enrichment Task Force.

 

11.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution,        dated May 23, 2005, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Booster Club, as    submitted.

 

12.  Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of John Geniti, Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June    30, 2005, in order for him to accept the position of Assistant Principal (Senior High School).

 

       b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of   resignation of Matthew Hughes, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective   c.o.b. May 23, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

c.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Helen Rood, School Bus Driver, effective c.o.b. June 24, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

d.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Mary Kownack, School Bus Driver, effective c.o.b. May 10, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

e.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kathleen Allen, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. May 11, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

f.     Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request of Becky DiCaprio, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga School), for an extension of her unpaid childcare leave of absence through June 30, 2006.

 

13.  Routine Business

 

a. Staffing

 

            1)     Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the                 probationary appointment of John Geniti as Assistant Principal (Senior High                        School), effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be              at the annual rate of $78,915. Mr. Geniti has provisional School Administrator/             Supervisor certification.

 

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

 

        Senior High Drama Club

        Fall Play Director/Producer                 Deborah May            $1,286

 

3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Roberta DeLong as Records Management Officer (Districtwide), effective April 25, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

 

4)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Annick Geary as School Monitor (Glendaal), effective May 24, 2005 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.89, 1.66 hours/day.

 

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

 

        School Nurse Substitute

        Emily Tambini

 

6)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the following at the rate of 1/200 of their 2004-2005 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.

 

        a)    Psychologists

                Kenneth Handin                     Up to 29 days (19 days for CSE and 10 days for                                                                          Special Ed Summer School Supervision) (22 grant-funded)

                Tammy Boyd                    Up to 17 days (12 grant-funded)

William Lydon                  8.5 days (5 days for CPSE – grant funded; 3.5 days for

                                                           Lincoln)

                New Hire                          4 days

                Susan Hoefer                  7 days

                Amy Hart                           3 days

                Cathleen Barrett              4 days

 

        b)    Guidance Counselors

                Lise Williams                  10 days

                Deborah May                   11 days

                Karen McKenney             11 days

                Kimberlee Shartrand     18 days (primary responsibility for Master Schedule)

                Kristin Huntsman           10 days

                Lucia Dixon                      10 days

                Timothy O'Connell          10 days

 

        c)    Social Work

Kate Gonnelly                  Up to 10 days (5 days firm, 5; if need to provide emergency counseling)

 

d) Nurses

Joanne Reynolds            2 days (supplies)

      Up to 10 days to be divided among:

      Bonnie Lange                

Susan Piehler

Melinda Zarnoch

                                                  

b. Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

      14. Other Business

 

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