SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, February 13, 2006
Executive Session Ð 6:30 PM
Open Session - 7:00 PM
Cafeteria
Glen-Worden Elementary 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Academic Enrichment Program Report - Members of the Academic Enrichment Task Force
5. Request for Overnight Trip - High School Music Department Symphonic Band, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and Chaperones to the Heritage Music Festival, Washington D.C., April 7 Ð 9, 2006
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Symphonic Band, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and Chaperones to the Heritage Music Festival, Washington, D.C., from April 7-9, 2006, at no expense to the district.
6. Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment: Caitlin Dirks
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the nonresident student tuition enrollment of Caitlin Dirks, Grade 11 student, effective January 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006.
7. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 13, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia Lions Club of a used Spectrum Color Video Magnification System to the Scotia-Glenville School District, as submitted.
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated February 13, 2006, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $1,308.
9. Communications
a) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Margaret (Peggy) Haner, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. February 6, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lisa Bourassa as French Club Advisor, effective c.o.b. January 27, 2006.
c) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Janis M. Kuta, School Bus Driver, effective December 15, 2005 through June 24, 2006.
10. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2005-2006 contract with Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2005-2006 contract with Dorothy Nolie, School Business Administrator.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Cynthia Vary as Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High/Middle School), effective January 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,550 (Step1). 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 probationary appointment of Jessica T. Donnelly as Science Teacher (Biology) (Senior High School), effective March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2009, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $37,370 (Step 1 +M +10). 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.
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in the effective date of the probationary appointment of Gregg Petricca as Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), from effective February 20, 2006 to effective February 17, 2006, with no change in 2005-2006 annual rate of pay.
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education revise the termination of the provisional employment of Mark Cary, Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), from effective c.o.b. February 17, 2006 to effective c.o.b. February 16, 2006 and further grant him a temporary appointment as Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), effective February 17, 2006, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with no change in current 2005-2006 annual salary.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Darlene Allen as Internal Claims Auditor (Districtwide), effective February 14, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $18.00/hour. 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 2005-2006 salary rate for supplemental grant work, as submitted.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year.
*Karen DeAguiar
Substitute Cleaner
*Gregory Ames
*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.
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Marilyn Fuller
Donna LaPoint
Ronald Morris
Patrick Quillinan
Andrea Yezzo
Leah Zimmerman
10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointment for 2005-2006, effective January 30, 2006:
French Club Advisor Sandra Fiesinger $823
12. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting
January 23, 2006 Administrative Council Seminar
January 23, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes
c. TreasurerÕs Report: December 2005
d. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: December 2005
e. Warrants: #16 ($889.20)
#21 $894,677.29
#23 $617,563.36
f. Bids: Audio Visual Equipment Bid 2005-2006 School Year
Bid for New 2005-2006 Pick-Up Truck
Bid for Midi-Computer Lab
13. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.