SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, November 14, 2005

Open Session - 7:00 PM

District Office

 

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.    Presentation: Questar III Tech Valley Tech Camp

      

5.    NYSSBA Annual Convention Report

 

6.    Discussion: Presentation about Mohonasen’s “Success Is Required” Program.

 

7.    Request for Overnight Field Trip – Middle School Science Club to Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Middle School Science Club to Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from May 12, 2006 - May 13, 2006, at no expense to the district.

 

8.    Request for Overnight Field Trip – Lincoln Elementary School Grade 5 to Camp          Chingachgook, Lake George, NY

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip for grade 5 students and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake      George, NY, to participate in the Outdoor Education Program from June 12 – 14, 2006.

 

9.    Approve the Third Party Custodian Agreements for Citizens Bank and TD Banknorth,        N. A.

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Third Party   Custodian Agreements for Citizens Bank (Charter One Bank) and TD Banknorth, N.A., as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2005-2006 School Tax Rolls

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution,        dated November 14, 2005, to withdraw and amend the 2005-2006 School Tax Rolls, as   submitted.

 

11.  Tax Collector’s Report

      

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution contained in the “Report of Tax Collections for 2005-2006.”

 

12.  Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement With the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of      Agreement, dated November 14, 2005, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association       Teaching Assistants’ Unit, for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007, as submitted,        and further authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.

 

13.  Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment: Courtney Guy

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the nonresident       student tuition enrollment of Courtney Guy, Grade 12 student, for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

14.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison /PTA Reports

 

15.  Communications

 

       a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of       resignation of Matthew Hughes, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective              c.o.b. November 10, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.

      

b.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Andrea Chase, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. November 10, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district

 

16.  Report of Superintendent

 

a. Staffing

1)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Jane T. Martinec as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.82/hour (2.5 hours/day).

 

2)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours of Monica Ebels, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), from 33.75 hours/week to 31.75 hours/week, effective October 25, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with no change in her current hourly rate of pay.

 

3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Donna Moran, School Monitor (Senior High School), from 2.25 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day, effective November 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with no change in her current hourly rate of pay.

 

4)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Michelle Brisk, School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), from 2.5 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective November 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with no change in her current hourly rate of pay.

 

5)      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the       probationary appointment of Terry Turner as Senior Custodian (Glendaal     Elementary School), effective November 29, 2005, in accordance with Civil Service   regulations, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $32,552.   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.

 

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

 

            Substitute Cleaner

            *Eric Larson

            Daniel Petersen

 

              *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.

 

7)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Amy E. Schwarting as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective November 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.10 (3l.75 hours/week).

 

17. Routine Business

      

a. Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

b. Minutes:       Regular Meeting      October 17, 2005

                              Special Meeting              October 24, 2005

                             

 

c. Treasurer's Report: September 2005

 

d. Warrants:    #9          General Fund                  $584,970.05

                              #12       General Fund                  $837,718.82

                             

                              #2          School Lunch Fund        $1,350.00

                              #3          School Lunch Fund        $ 90.00

 

      18. Other Business

 

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