SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, March 13, 2006 - 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Budget Work Session:  Instructional Program

 

5.    Resolution:  School Bus Purchase Proposition

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 13, 2006, regarding the school bus purchase proposition in the amount of $274,846.91 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election.

 

6.    Resolution:  Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote.

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote, as submitted.

 

7.    Discussion of Kindergarten Enrollment

 

8.    Adopt READ AND ACHIEVE Program

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the READ AND ACHIEVE Program for use in our four elementary schools.

 

9.    Request for Overnight Trip Ð German Exchange Program Students to Saarlouis, Germany

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the German Exchange Program Students and chaperones to Saarlouis, Germany, from February 9 Ð February 23, 2007, at no expense to the district.

 

10.  Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Town of Glenville

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the extension of the lease Agreement between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Town of Glenville, and authorize the Superintendent to sign said Agreement, as submitted.

 

       11.  Approval of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Audit Committee Charter

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Audit Committee Charter, as submitted.

 

12.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 13, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Madej family of a Kohler & Campbell piano, as submitted.

 

13.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 13, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Drama Club, as submitted.

 

14.  Resolution:  Charles Leonowicz Memorial Scholarship

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 13, 2006, regarding acceptance of the Charles Leonowicz Memorial  Scholarship, as submitted.

 

15.  Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement With the Scotia-Glenville TeachersÕ Association School Aides and Monitors Unit

      

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated January 17, 2006, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association School Aides and Monitors Unit

 

16.  Resolution:  Establishing A Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 13, 2006, establishing a Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund, as submitted.

 

17.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amy Kimball, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective July 1, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.      

 

b.   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lynette Pierson, School Bus Driver, for retirement purposes, effective March 27, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

18.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.      Staffing

 

1)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education terminate the provisional appointment of Michael Kruger, Fitness Center Assistant, and grant him a probationary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective February 21, 2006, with no change in 2005-2006 salary rate.

 

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

 

Substitute Teacher Aide

                      Elizabeth Fritzeen

 

                      Substitute School Monitor

                      Elizabeth Fritzeen

 

                      Substitute School Nurse

                      Gloria Noto

 

19. Routine Business

 

 a.     Placement of Children with Disabilities   

 

b.      Minutes:     January 30, 2006            Special Meeting

  February 13, 2006          Regular Meeting

  February 27, 2006          Special Meeting

 

       c.    Treasurer's Report:  January 2006

 

d.    Extraclassroom Activity Funds:  February 2006

 

e.    Internal Claims Auditor's Report:  Warrants

 

       Warrant #22       $  80,335.41

       Warrant #26       $525,659.16     

       Warrant #31       $669,547.41

 

 f.   Bid:  Fabric and Reupolstery of Auditorium Seating

 

       20.  Other Business

 

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