Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, July 11, 2005
Immediately Following Annual Organization Meeting
District Office Š Board Room
1. Roll Call: Ahnert, Bradley, Carpenter, Carbone, 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. Appointment of Superintendent
Resolution: Appointment of Susan M. Swartz as Superintendent of Schools
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District has extended an offer of employment for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District to Susan M. Swartz, and
WHEREAS, Susan M. Swartz has accepted said offer of employment, and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed upon an annual salary of $125,000 with other terms and conditions of employment mutually agreed upon in a contract of employment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that Susan M. Swartz is appointed Superintendent of Schools for the Scotia- Glenville Central School District effective August 15, 2005 and continuing through August 14, 2008, with the annual salary of $125,000 subject to the parties entering into a written contract of employment with the terms and conditions of employment mutually agreed upon.
5. Adopt the Health Education Know Your Body Program for K-6
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following program for Health Education, Grades K-6:
Know Your Body
The American Health Foundation
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
6. Adopt the Revised 2005-2006 School Calendar
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised 2005-2006 school calendar, as submitted.
7. Request for Overnight Trip Š GirlsÕ Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Team to Camp Fowler, Speculator, New York
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the GirlsÕ Volleyball Team to Camp Fowler, Speculator, New York, from August 23-24, 2005, at no expense to the district.
8. Code of Conduct
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the changes in the Middle School and High School Codes of Conduct, as submitted, and rescind the inclusion of the ŅMiddle School Statement of DressÓ in the Middle School Code of Conduct.
9. Approval of 2005-2006 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2005-2006 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.
10. Adopt the Policy Statement for 2005-2006 Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy Statement and authorize the School Board President to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.
11. Annual Review: Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review
Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as submitted.
12. Annual Review: Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as submitted.
13. Appointment of Committee on Special Education
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.
14. Appointment of Committee on Preschool Special Education
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.
15. Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.
16. BOCES Board Member Nomination and Special Meeting
The Board will determine if it wishes to nominate a candidate for the Capital Region BOCES Board and if it will hold a Special Meeting on August 15, 2005 to cast its ballot for candidates seeking election to the BOCES Board
17. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
18. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Jessica M. McLaughlin as School Psychologist (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at rate of $39,287 (Step2 +M +36). Ms. McLaughlin has provisional 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 rescind the part-time appointment of Pamela DiPietro as Teaching Assistant (Middle School) and further grant her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $21,567(Step 10, 7 hours/day). Mrs. DiPietroÕs Teaching Assistant certification is in process.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the part-time appointment of Teresa Smith as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden) and further grant her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005 - 2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $19,860.75 (Step 8, 7 hours/day). Mrs. Smith holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part- time appointment of Valerie Csontos as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $14,098.50 (Step 1, 6 hours/day). Mrs. Csontos holds a Level 1 Certificate as a Teaching Assistant.
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the longevity rate of $0.15/hour for Nancy Moehle, Typist (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised hourly rates for the District Printers, effective July 1, 2005, as follows:
Robert Beedleson $13.89
Timothy Pink $12.26
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2005 - 2006:
Constance Cunningham Foreign Language $3,950.00
Kimberlee Shartrand Guidance $3,850.00
Dawn Scagnelli Family & Consumer Sciences $3,550.00
Kris Kastberg Technology $3,650.00
b) Head Librarian Janice Tunison $3,250.00
c) Health Coordinator Patricia Tammar $3,250.00
d) Instructional Technology David Versocki $3,250.00
e) Guidance Counselors
Kristen Huntsman Middle School $2,600.00
Lucia Dixon Middle School $2,600.00
Deborah May Senior High $2,600.00
Lise Williams Senior High $2,600.00
Karen McKenney Senior High $2,600.00
Kenneth Handin Districtwide/CSE $2,600.00
William Lydon Lincoln/CPSE $2,600.00
Susan Hoefer Middle School (80%) $2,080.00
Cathleen Barrett Glendaal/GlenWorden $2,600.00
Tammy Boyd Senior High/Middle School $2,600.00
Cindy Skala Glendaal (90%) $2,340.00
Lisa Jeffreys Lincoln $2,600.00
Karen Krichbaum Sacandaga $2,600.00
Theresa Rodrigues Glen-Worden (60%) $1,560.00
Pamela Smith-Lyle Middle School $2,600.00
Kathleen Gonnelly Senior High $2,600.00
h) Publication Advisors
Middle School Yearbook Marianne Burke $1,422.00
i) Student Council Advisors
Middle School Pamela Lyle-Smith $ 554.50 Cynthia Markham $ 554.50
j) Middle School AV Coordinator Vacant $
k) Other
1) National Honor Society Jeannine Dowdle $ 253.50 Middle School Corrina DuCharme $ 253.50 2) Ski Club Š Middle School Lauren Lyons-Swift $ 281.50 Sharon Fellner $ 281.50
l) Drama Club
Middle School Richard Putorti $1,109.00
m) SADD
Middle School Taryn LoCascio No stipend
Alyssa Moffre No stipend
n) 8th Grade Science Club Lauren Lyons-Swift No stipend
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the following be appointed as summer school
teachers for the Elementary Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Program:
William Hallenbeck Glen-Worden Elementary School $1,580
Beth Donovan Glendaal Elementary School $1,580
Rosemary Stedman Lincoln Elementary School $1,370
Kimberly Lavery Sacandaga Elementary School $1,370
9) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of Teacher
Aides (Transportation), effective July 5, 2005 through August 12, 2005, as submitted.
10) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following
summer school appointments due to lack of enrollment:
Thomas Fyvie 1 Section Š High School/Middle School Physical Education
$1,440
Candace Raderman 1 Section Š Health
$1,370
19. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: June 6, 2005 Special Meeting
June 7, 2005 Special Meeting
June 13, 2005 Regular Meeting
June 20, 2005 Special Meeting
June 27, 2005 Special Meeting
c. Warrants: General Fund
#53 $109,789.98
#55 $750,116.86
#56 $510,734.45
School Lunch Fund
#1 $319,243.71
20. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel
and/or negotiations.