SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, May 22, 2006

Executive Session - 6:00 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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

4. Recognition of Retiring Non-Instructional Personnel – Mary Connelly, Typist (Senior High School)

5. Recognition of Teachers Granted Tenure Effective September 1, 2006: James Barton, Jeffrey Bower, Sarah Cardinali, Christina Darkangelo Wood, Andrea DiCaprio, Tami Gaudette, Dorothy Halligan, Brooke Keith, Stephanie St. Pierre, and Kimberly Weiss

6. Curriculum Report: Mentor Program -- Patricia Tammar, Health Coordinator/Mentor Coordinator

7. 2006-2007 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 16, 2006, as submitted.

8. 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 16, 2006, as follows:

1) Resolution to approve the 2006-2007 budget in the amount of $42,010,399

Yes = 1,539 No = 1,168 Void = 8 Total = 2,715

2) Bus Purchase Proposition

Yes = 1,608 No = 1,042 Void = 8 Total = 2,658

3) Board of Education Candidates:

John R. Yagielski 1,594

Gary T. Normington 1,543

Jerry Moore 1,376

9. Adopt the 2006-2007 School Calendar

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2006-2007 school calendar, as submitted.

10. Recommendation to Withdraw Scotia-Glenville Central School District from the Joint Sidewalk Project with the State of New York, Village of Scotia, and Town of Glenville

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the withdrawal of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District from the joint sidewalk project with the State of New York, Village of Scotia, and Town of Glenville, effective May 22, 2006.

11. Request for Overnight Trip – SGHS Varsity Cheerleaders

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Varsity Cheerleaders and chaperones to the Cheerleading Camp, Beach Lake, PA, from August 18 to August 21, 2006, at no expense to the district.

12. Resolution: Designate Scotia-Glenville School District as the Lead Agency in Determining Compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, designating the Scotia-Glenville Central School District as the Lead Agency in determining compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), as submitted.

13. Resolution: Lincoln Elementary School Project

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding the proposed Lincoln Elementary School Project, as submitted.

14. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation.

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Middle School PTA, as submitted.

15. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), as submitted.

16. Communications

a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Carol C. Miner, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective January 1, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.

b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request of Katherine Maggs, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes, effective October 15, 2006, through November 24, 2006.

17. Routine Business

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Stephen E. Jensen as Music Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2008, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step 5 +M +6 when teachers’ salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Mr. Jensen has permanent certification. 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.

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Misty Maib as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step 7 +M +9 when teachers’ salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Ms. Maib has provisional certification.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Christopher Neary as Cleaner (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective May 24, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,862.40 (Step 1, $10.03/hour), and further approve his lead cleaner stipend with the 2005-2006 annual amount of $1500, effective May 24, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

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

Clerical Substitutes*

Kay Hebert

Patricia Bush

Janet Bielecki

Susan Leupold

*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.

b. Placement of Students with Disabilities

c. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report: Warrants

Warrant #37 $339,472.81

Warrant #39 $866,586.32

d. Bids:

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Waste Removal bid to Accurate Disposal, Inc., as per attached Bid Summary.

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Duplicating Supply bid on an item by item basis, per attached Bid Summary.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Miscellaneous Automotive and Bus Parts bid to Schenectady Unit Parts, per attached Bid Summary.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Occasional Electrical Repairs bid to RB Mortensen, as per attached Bid Summary.

5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Bus Body Repair bid to R.C. Enterprises, as per the attached Bid Summary.

18. Other Business

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