SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, September 27, 2004

Executive Session Š 6:15 PM

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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated September 14, 2004, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007, as submitted, and, further, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a joint press release and sign the contract. 

 

5.    Resolution:  To Correct A 2003 Tax Bill

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 27, 2004, to correct a 2003 Tax Bill, as submitted.

 

6.    Resolution:  Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution dated September 27, 2004, to withdraw and amend the 2004-2005 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

7.    Middle School "School's Out" Program

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Agreement Among the Towns of Glenville and Ballston, The Village of Scotia, The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville School Districts and The Capital District YMCA Relative to the Implementation of the Middle School "School's Out" Program, and authorize the Superintendent to sign said Agreement, as submitted.

 

 

8.    Discussion:  Board of Education Policy Review

 

9.    Adopt 2004-2005 District Goals

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the 2004-2005 District Goals, as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution:  Ice Hockey Merger

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 27, 2004, authorizing the merger agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District for an interscholastic ice hockey team, as submitted.

 

11.  Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Glen-Worden 5th Graders to Camp Chingachgook

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden 5th graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from September 30 Š October 1, 2004.  

 

12.  Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment:  Keysha Marie Scagnelli

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the non-resident student tuition enrollment of Keysha Marie Scagnelli, Grade 12 student, for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

13.  Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment:  Christopher Armstrong

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the non-resident student tuition enrollment of Christopher E. Armstrong, Grade 8 student, for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

14.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Andreina Giovannone, School Monitor (Lincoln School), effective c.o.b. October 1, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.    

 

b.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Maureen McCumber, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. September 24, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

c.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of JoAnn Smith, School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. September 17, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

d.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kathy Muscato, District Clerk, effective c.o.b. September 24, 2004.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.  Routine Business

 

       a.    Tenure Recommendation

 

              1)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That  Wanda Colyer, permanently certified as a Remedial Reading Teacher (Senior High School Alternate High School Equivalency Program - GED Prep), be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective February 1, 2005.

 

              2)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That Jessica (Dashnaw) Crisci, provisionally certified as a Music Teacher (Senior High School and Middle School), be granted tenure as a Music Teacher, effective February 1, 2005. 

 

        b.  Staffing

 

1)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Claudia White as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective October 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,965 [Step 5 +M +23(1/3)].  Ms. White has permanent 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)     Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Holly Britton as School Nurse Per Diem Substitute (Districtwide), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $17.85.

 

3)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Kathleen Smith as Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 28, 2004 through on/about March 24, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $22,360.  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 part-time appointment of JoAnn Smith as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.66/hour, 33 hours/week.

 

5)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Barbara Santelli as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary

School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 2.25 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.

 

6)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Suzanne Johnson as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005

salary to be at the rate of $8.82/hour, 3.5 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.

 

 7)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Thomas Bergeron as School Monitor (Senior High School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 3 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.

 

8)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Allen Diederich as Cleaner (Middle School), effective September 28, 2004, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20.  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.

 

 9)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Salvador Oliver as Cleaner (Glendaal/Glen-Worden Elementary Schools), effective September 28, 2004, in accordance with Civil

Service regulations, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20.  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 substitutes for 2004-2005:

 

                     Substitute Cleaner/Laborer

                     *Vern Layaou

                     Maureen Matthews

 

                     Substitute School Monitors/Teacher Aides

                     *Lisa Clune

                     *Kimberly Borysewicz

                     *Elizabeth Joy

                     *William Johnson

                     *Janet Smith

                     *Pamela Yagielski

 

       *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.

 

11) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment:

 

       DECA

       Barbara Brandone         $1,177

 

12) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional fall coaching appointments for 2004-2005, as follows:

 

Cheerleading

JV Cheerleading      Laurie Cieslak                $737.33

JV Cheerleading      Stephanie St. Pierre              $210.67

 

13) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Patricia Gibbons as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 2 hours/day.

      

  c.   Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

  d.   Treasurer's Report:  July 2004

 

       16.  Other Business

 

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