SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, December 12, 2005

Open Session 7:00 PM

Middle 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 'Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education' brochure.

 

4.    Presentation: State Farm Insurance Grant to GIVE Program

 

5.    Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the State Farm Grant

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated December 12, 2005, regarding acceptance of a grant from State Farm Insurance, as submitted.

 

6.    Curriculum Report: Technology Update - David Versocki – Instructional Technology

 

7.    Review and Adoption of Professional Development Plan

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Professional Development Plan for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.

 

8.    Request for Overnight Field Trip - National Honor Society Students to 'Grad Nite 2006' at Disney World, Orlando, Florida

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of National Honor Society students and chaperones to the “Grad Nite” at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from April 27, 2006 – April 30, 2006, at no expense to the district.

 

9.    Resolution: Establish An Audit Committee

      

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution,   dated December 12, 2005, to establish an Audit Committee, as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution: Authorize Glendaal Playground Committee to Fundraise and Accept Donations

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution,dated December 12, 2005, authorizing the Glendaal Playground Committee to fundraise and accept donations, as submitted.

 

11.  Resolution: Refund 2005-2006 School Real Property Taxes

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated December 12, 2005, to refund 2005-2006 School Real Property Taxes, as submitted.

 

12.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Thomas W. Bried, Director of Physical Education and Athletics (Districtwide), effective January 1, 2006, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

       b.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Leanna Irvin, Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant, effective c.o.b. December 12, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

13.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

14.  Report of Superintendent

 

       a.    Staffing

 

1)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Michael A. Gennett as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective December 13, 2005 through December 12, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,335.50 (Step 1, 7 hours/day). Mr. Gennett has provisional teacher certification.

 

2)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Michelle Duquette as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective December 13, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.00 (5.75 hours/day). 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.

 

3)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Paula M. Borchardt as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective December 13, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.00 (4.5 hours/day).

 

4)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year:

 

       Substitute Teacher Aides

       *Michelle Duquette (Transportation – effective November 29, 2005)

       *Kim Nash

       *Diana Drapeau

 

       Substitute Laborer

       *Gregory Cath

             

       *These appointments are conditioned on the school district's 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.

 

5)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time provisional appointment of Michael Kruger as Scotia-Glenville Fitness Cener Assistant, effective December 12, 2005, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $10.60/hour, 32.35 hours/week. 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 termination of employment of Deborah Scharff, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. December 12, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

              7)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the employment of Andrea Yezzo, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. December 7, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

             

15.  Routine Business

a.    Placements of Children with Disabilities

b.    Minutes:     Regular Meeting             November 14, 2005

                             Special Meeting             November 28, 2005

c.    Treasurer's Report: October 2005

d.    Warrants:   #18    $1,561,147.92

e.    Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: October 2005

 

16.  Other Business

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