SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, June 12, 2006

5:30 PM - Executive Session

7:30 PM – Open Session

Middle School Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.    Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli

 

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: James Connolly, High School Business Education Teacher; Linden Gregory, Districtwide Music Teacher; Patricia Morales, Elementary Special Education Teacher; and Denise Reed, Elementary Teacher

 

4.    Recognition of the Class of 2006 and Outstanding Student Leadership: Chelsey Wentworth, Howard Eddy, Inneke Carmola, Peter Muller, and Chelsea Welsh.

 

5.      Recognition of 2005-2006 Mentor Teachers and Beginning Teachers.

Mentors: Betty Fortna, Bill Hallenbeck, Carol Miner, Christine DeCarlo, Claire McDermott, Danielle Bogue, Deborah White, Elise Rosenberry, Gina Brown, Jaime Massaro, Jan Tunison, Jeffrey Denney, Karen Goldston, Kim Lavery, Maryanne Reidy, Maureen Armstrong, Melissa Peterson, Pat Tammar, Richard Putorti, Robert Przedwiecki, Stephani DiCocco, and Susan Doyle.

Beginning Teachers: Alric Lewis, Brian Pustolka, Carol McTernan, Damian Croucher, Elizabeth Ryan, Lauren Reznitsky, Melissa Bobo, Mischelle Gustafson, Natasha Sweet, Rebecca Penn, Regan Burns, Santina Florio, Theresa Carr, and Valerie Jessee

 

6.    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.

 

7.    Update: Enrollment and Exceptions to Attendance Boundaries

 

8.    Advanced Therapy: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2005-2006 summer school session, as submitted.

 

9.    Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 12, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the PTA of Glen-Worden, Glendaal, Sacandaga, and Lincoln Elementary Schools to be used for Arts in Education Programs, as submitted.

 

10.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

11.  Communications

 

a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Robert J. Cosmer, Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2006, in order for him to accept the position of Assistant Principal (Senior High School).

 

b.  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of David Versocki, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2006, in order for his to accept the position of Director of Technology (Districtwide).

 

c.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of M. Santina Florio, Library Media Specialist (Middle School), effective August 2, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.      

d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Maura DiPace, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

e. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Georgia Seroukas, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.

          

           f.   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Vern Layaou, Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 14, 2006, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

12.  Report of Superintendent

 

       a.    Staffing

             

1)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Robert Cosmer as Assistant Principal (Senior High

 

School), effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be set when salaries are set for Administrators. Mr. Cosmer has permanent certification as a school administrator/supervisor.

 

2)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of David Versocki as Director of Technology (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be set when salaries are set for Administrators. Mr. Versocki's school administrator certification is in progress.

 

3)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Jessica Brennan as School Social Worker (Senior High School/Middle School), effective September 1, 2006 through January 31, 2009, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be set at Step 4 +M +32, when teachers' salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Ms. Brennan has permanent certification.

 

4)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Suzanne Denney as Remedial Speech Teacher (Middle School/Senior High School), effective September 1, 2006 through January 31, 2009, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step 3 +M +14 when teachers' salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Ms. Denney has provisional certification.

 

5)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Winifred Valachovic as Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2006 through December 22, 2006, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step 2 when teachers' salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Ms. Valachovic has initial certification.

 

6)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        following 2006-2007 salary lists rates, as submitted:

                                                 

a)    Teachers                                       

      b)    Teaching Assistants

      c)    Nurses

      d)    Secretaries (12 month)

      e)    Local 766 (12 month)

      f)   Cleaners

         

7)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the following be appointed as secondary summer school teachers with salary to be at the rate of $1,370 for first year teachers, $1,440 for second year teachers, and $1,510 for third year teachers, $1,580 for fourth year teachers, and $1,650 for five consecutive years or more, provided that student registration is sufficient for the proposed courses:

                     

Ryan Ross                          1 Section - Math 7                             $1,370.00

                      Ryan Ross                         1 Section - Math 8                                    $1,370.00

Misty Maib                          1 Section - Math IR                                   $1,440.00

                      Misty Maib                          1 Section – Math IIR                                 $1,440.00

Tammy Cowin                    1 Section – Math A I                                 $1,440.00

                      Tammy Cowin                    1 Section - Math A II                                 $1,440.00

                      Michelle Kudzin                  1½ Sections – Math/Science 6                $2,160.00

       Rebecca Ayers           1½ Sections - English/Social Studies 6       $2,265.00     

       Michelle Kudzin                  1½ Sections – English 7/8                       $2,160.00

       Michelle Kudzin                  1 Section – English 9                               $1,440.00

                      Rick Warren                1 Section – English 10                                    $1,650.00

       Rick Warren                1½ Sections – English 11/12                           $2,475.00

       Jaime Massaro                   1 Section – Social Studies 7                    $1,650.00

       Adrienne Gardner              1 Section – Social Studies 8                    $1,440.00     

       Jamie Massaro                   1 Section – Global History 9                    $1,650.00     

       Christopher Crounse   1 Section – Global History 10                         $1,650.00

       Christopher Crounse   1 Section – American History 11                    $1,650.00                   

Jessica Donnelly         1 Section – Science 7                                     $1,370.00

                      Jessica Donnelly         1 Section – Science 8                                     $1,370.00

Rita Daly                      1 Section – Biology                                         $1,440.00

                      Joseph Winchester            1 Section – Earth Science                       $1,370.00

Valerie Jesse                     1 Section – Spanish I                               $1,370.00     

                      Erin Jankowski                   Library Media Specialist                           $3,950.00                   

                      Ryan Ross                         1/2 Section - High School Transitions      $685.00

                      Kathleen Brooks          1/2 Section - High School Transitions             $685.00

                      Norma Burns               Secretary, 4 days at $14.00/hour (28 hours) $392.00

 

8)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the following be appointed as Summer Driver Education Teachers:

 

Mark Gatta                        Driver Education, 24 students    $5,208.00

          Michael Turgeon             Driver Education, 24 students           $4,704.00

 

9)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the following be appointed as

Summer School Teachers for the Elementary Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Program:

 

          Andrea DiCaprio             Sacandaga Elementary School                $1,370.00  

          Beth Donovan                 Glendaal Elementary School                    $1,650.00

          Rosemary Stedman      Lincoln Elementary School                       $1,440.00

          William Hallenbeck        Glen-Worden Elementary School            $1,650.00

 

       10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the following be appointed for summer                        Special Education positions:

 

                      Special Instruction and Related Services- 7/3/06-8/11/06

 

Teachers

Kimberly Weiss                          Grade 1                8:15-11:45           $3,607.70

Rebecca Penn                           Grade 1                8:15-11:45           $3,440.00

Laura Hoskin                             Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45           $3,440.00     

Taryn Locascio                         Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Cheyenne Dallesandro              Grade 4/5             8:15-11:45           $3,774.33

Kathy Brooks                             Grade 6                8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Sarah Cardinali                          Grade 7/8             8:15-11:45           $3,272.30

Anthony Peconie                        Life Skills              8:14 - 2:45           $6,224.00

Brenda Coelho (Alternate)

              

Consult Teacher/Coordinator

Cheyenne Dallesandro All Grades,                  1 hour/day           $1,018.19

 

Speech

Christine Caffrey (1.0)               All Grades            8:15-11:45           $3,774.33

Sarah Hoffmann (0.8)                All Grades            8:15-11:45           $2,617.84

 

Teaching Assistants

Julie Mancini                               Grade 1                8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Mary WIsniewski                        Grade 1                8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Bonnie Falso                              Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Marion Boorn                              Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Valerie Csontos                         Grade 4/5             8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Teresa Smith                              Grade 6                8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Sandra Page                              Grade 7/8             8:15-11:45           $1,343.75

Jarka Dearstyne                         Life Skills              8:15-2:45             $2,431.25

Cynthia Steadwell (.5)               Pre Vocational     8:15-2:45             $1,215.63

Maria Ward (Alternate)

Karen Feurer (Alternate)

Pamela Stafford (Alternate)

 

Teacher Aides

Amy Schwarting                        Grade 1                8:15-11:45            $ 886.88

Karen Smith                                Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45            $ 886.88

Janet Duane                               Grade 2/3             8:15-11:45            $ 886.88

Patricia Ferarra                          Grade 4/5             8:15-11:45            $ 886.88

Monica Ebels                              Grade 7/8             8:15-11:45            $ 886.88

Jeff Wright                                 Life Skills              8:15-2:45             $1,604.63

Maria Ward (Alternate)

Karen Feurer (Alternate)

Pamela Stafford (Alternate)

JoAnn Smith (Alternate)

 

Nurse

Joanne Reynolds                       All Grades            8:15-2:45             $4,429.75

Emily Tambini (Alternate)

Kim Mastroianni (Alternate)

 

                      Music Therapy

                      Elizabeth McLaughlin          Elementary                  4 hrs/wk               $ 768.00

                                                                                                                                  Contract

       11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for 2005-2006:

 

                     Spring Orchestra Director

                     Allison Atchley                  $274.00                    

                            

13. Routine Business

    

                 a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities

 

b.    Minutes:      May 1, 2006       Executive Session

                                    May 3, 2006       Formal Budget Hearing

                                    May 8, 2006       Regular Meeting

                                    May 22, 2006     Special Meeting

 

c.     Extraclassroom Activity Accounts:      April 2006

 

d. Warrants: #41        $684,749.54

 

e. Treasurer's Report:       April 2006  

                                                    Budget Transfers   

f. Bids:

 

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Boiler Repair bid to Stant's Combustion, per attached Bid Summary.

 

2)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Office Supplies bid to Cascades School Supplies, per attached Bid Summary.

 

3)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Science Supplies bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.

 

4)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Miscellaneous Bus Parts bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.

 

5)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Physical Education Supplies bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.

             

6)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Athletic Supplies bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.

 

7)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Physical Education Supplies bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.      

 

8)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 Art Supplies bid to multiple vendors, per attached Bid Summary.

 

9)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2006-2007 School Bus Purchase bid to Don Brown Bus Sales, per attached Bid Summary.

 

14. Other Business

 

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