SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, January 8, 2007

Executive Session - 6:15 PM

Regular Session - 7:00 PM

 Middle School

 

AGENDA

 

1.    Roll Call:  Smith, Ahnert, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Normington, Yagielski

 

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.    Discussion:  Redistricting

 

5.   Discussion:  Codes of Conduct

 

6.    Discussion:  Transitional Kindergarten

 

7.    Discussion:  Establishment of Modified Lacrosse Team

 

8.    Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Indoor Track Team to the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the indoor track team athletes and chaperones to the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Yale University, from January 19 ŠJanuary 20, 2007, at no expense to the district.

 

9.    Request for Overnight Field Trip Š French 3 and 4 Classes to Quebec City, Canada

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the French 3 and 4 students and chaperones to Quebec City, Canada, from March 16 Š March 18, 2007, at no expense to the district.

 

10.  Request for Nordic Ski Team Participation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for Stefan Dosch, a Niskayuna High School student, to participate on the Scotia-Glenville Nordic Ski Team, as per the attached,

 

11.  Adopt New Board Policies

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the following  new Board Policies, as submitted:

 

#2400   School Board Policies

#2410   Formulation, Adoption, amendment of Policies

#2450   Policy Dissemination

#2460   Policy Review and Evaluation

#3310   School District Regulations

#3350   Administrative Procedures

 

12.  Resolution: Amend the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 8, 2007, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $11,264.50.

 

13.  Resolution: Establish the John Riel Memorial Scholarship

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 8, 2007, to establish the John Riel Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.

 

14.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

15.  Communications

 

a.   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Constance Cunningham, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High School), and Department Chairperson Š Foreign Language, effective July 1, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

b.   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Peter Sheridan, Academic Head Š Social Studies, effective July 1, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

c.   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Patricia Johnson, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective July 1, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

d.   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Darlene M. Allen, Internal Claims Auditor (Districtwide), effective December 31, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. 

 

 e.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Salvador Oliver, Cleaner (Middle School), effective December 20, 2006.

 

 f.     SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Lucia Dixon, Guidance Counselor (Middle School), for childcare purposes, effective on/about June 4, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

 

16.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of David R. Langdon as Guidance Counselor (Senior High School), effective February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2010, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the annual rate of $40, 887 (Step 3 +M +30) and further approve his supplemental appointment as Guidance Counselor, with 2006-2007 stipend at $2650.  Mr. Langdon has provisional certification.  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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 supplemental payment of $13.25/day for David R. Langdon, per diem substitute Guidance Counselor (Senior High School), effective January 22, 2007 through January 31, 2007, for each full day of service.  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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. 

 

3)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Doris Munro as Internal claims Auditor (Districtwide), effective January 9, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $20/hour.  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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. 

 

4)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education terminate the temporary appointment of David J. Pinder, Cleaner (Senior High School) and grant him a probationary appointment as Cleaner (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective January 8, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

5)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in the following supplemental appointments for 2006-2007:

 

       Ski Club Advisors

Senior High               from            Ryan Ross               $424.50

                                                          Michael Turgeon      $424.50

 

                                     to                  Ryan Ross                $848

 

6)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional winter coaching appointments, at no expense to the district:

 

       Cheerleading

       *Assistant           Jessica Kantner                    

       *Assistant           Sheryl Kantner                

 

      *This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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 following appointment for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

       Mock Trial - Senior High

       Kirk Lewis                                       $848

 

      This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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. 

 

8)    Superintendent's Recommendation:        That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

                      *Substitute Teachers

                      Vanessa Cambria

Kelli Griffin
Morgan Hargrave

Edward Knee

Kaitlin O'Keefe

Kelly Phillipson

Linda Schwan

Eric Skiff

Scott Western

 

*Substitute Teaching Assistants

                      Vanessa Cambria

Kelli Griffin
Morgan Hargrave

Kaitlin O'Keefe

Kelly Phillipson

Linda Schwan

Eric Skiff

Scott Western

 

*Substitute Teacher Aides

Pamela Junquera

Michelle Calderon

 

*Substitute Monitors

Nicole Aydlott

Pamela Junquera

 

*Substitute School Bus Drivers

Thomas P. DeIulio 

 

*Tutor

Jacquelyn Mountain

 

     *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. 

 

17.  Routine Business

 

a.  Placement of Children with Disabilities      

 

b.  Treasurer's Report:      November 2006

                                                 Budget Transfers

 

c.  Minutes:      Regular Meeting      December 11, 2006             

      

d.  Internal Claims Auditor's Report of Payroll/Warrants

 

              Warrants:   #14       $   187,798.26

                                    #22       $1,211,193.37

                                    #23       $   590,990.04

 

         e.  Extraclassroom Activity Reports:   July 2006 - October 2006

 

 f.   Office of the New York State Comptroller Report of Examination. 

 

 18.  Other Business

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