SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, September 26, 2005

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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Kathleen Lake Š English Teacher,     Middle School

 

5.    Curriculum Report: Annual Guidance Report Š Anthony Albanese, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and Kimberly Shartrand, Guidance Department Chairperson

 

6.    Written Report: Scotia-Glenville Middle School Report on Achievement - 2001-2005

 

7.    Review and Discussion of 2005-2006 Goals

 

8.    Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 26, 2005, to withdraw and amend the 2005-2006 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

9.    Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated September 26, 2005, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia Rotary for the purchase of supplies for the 2004-2005 special education summer school program, as submitted.

 

10.  Approve Additional Banks as Official Depositories for Scotia-Glenville Central School District

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education designate the additional two banks listed below as official depositories for the School District for the purpose of establishing money market or certificate of deposit accounts:

 

       TD Bank North

       Citizens Bank

 

11.  Building Condition Survey

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Dodge Chamberlin Luzine Weber Associates Architects to complete the Building Condition Survey, as per the attached.

 

12.  Communications

 

a.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of John P. DeLong, Senior Custodian (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. September 28, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

b.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Michelle R. Budka, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 15, 2005.

 

c.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Pamela J. Ruth, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 26, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

13. Routine Business

 

       a. Staffing

 

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

 

       DECA

       Janet Cetnar             $1,250

      

       FBLA

       Michael Parks          $1,250        

 

2)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Deborah Scharff, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective September 8, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.10 (4.75 hours/day).

 

3)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Carol Chlopecki from Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden), (6.5 hours/day) to Teacher Aide (Transportation Department) (4.75 hours/day), effective September 8, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

4)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Helen Rood as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective September 8, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.80 (2.25 hours/day).

 

5)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of William F. Thwaits, School Monitor (Middle School) from 6.25 hours/day to 7.0 hours per day, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

6)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Thomas McAuliffe as Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), effective September 27, 2005, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $38,272.00.

 

7)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Lori Keatley as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 26, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $15.95 (1.75 hours/day).

 

8)    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following as substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year:

 

       School Bus Driver Substitutes

       Anne Rose

       *Patrick Quillinan

 

       Teacher Aide Substitutes (Transportation)

       *Paula Borchardt

       Michelle Budka

       *Helena Georgelas

 

              *These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

 

       9)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the       following additional appointment for the 2004-2005 summer school session:

 

              Teaching Assistant

              Michelle C. Kudzin          4.5 hours            $12.05/hour

 

b. Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

c. Bid: Building Temperature Controls/Building Automation System and Mechanical Maintenance

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2005-2006 Building Temperature Controls/Building Automation System and Mechanical Maintenance bid for 2005-2006 to Technical Building Services, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

14. Other Business

 

The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to

personnel and/or negotiations.