Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, October 16, 2006
Middle School
5:00 PM - Board of Education/Administrative Council Seminar
7:00 PM Š Open Session
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: Sunday Practice for Sports Teams
5. Discussion: Transitional Kindergarten Schedule for January 2 through January 19, 2007
6. Discussion: Requirements to Participate in Choral Performances
7. Discussion/Adoption of the 2006-2007 Goal Strategies
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2006-2007 Goal Strategies, as submitted.
8. Accept Auditor's Report for 2005-2006 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary
Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the financial accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.
9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, to withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
10. Application for Corrected Tax Roll
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education deny the application for corrected tax roll (S/B/L 4.3-1.2) in accordance with Section 550 of the Real Property Tax Law.
11. Resolution: Establish the Patricia Collier Scholarship Irrevocable Trust Agreement
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, to establish the Patricia Collier Scholarship Irrevocable Trust Agreement, as submitted.
12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, regarding acceptance of the General Electric STAR Award, as submitted.
13. Adopt New Board of Education Policy #5405: Wellness Policy
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the new Board Policy #5405: Wellness Policy, as submitted.
14. Discussion: NYSSBA Resolutions
15. Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for NYSSBA Annual Convention
16. Adopt the Textbook: Fundamentals of JAVA, AP Computer Science for the A and AB Exams
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for the Senior High School AP Computer Course.
JAVA, AP Computer Science for the A and AB Exams
Third Edition, Lambert and Osborne
17. Approve Change Orders to the Flooring Renovation Work at Lincoln Elementary School
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Change Orders noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same:
Netrix, Inc.
#AC-01 (4,000)
#AC-02 (875)
18. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
19. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Sylvia Jorgensen, Senior Stenographer (District Office), effective c.o.b. October 27, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Julie DeGraff, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. in order for her to accept her new position of part-time Teaching Assistant (Middle School).
20. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Lisa Forshey as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Senior High School/Middle School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective November 13, 2006, with 2006-07 salary to be at the annual rate of $27,500.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Phyllis MacFee as School Monitor (Middle School), effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.68 (.75 hours/day).
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:
*Carol Carpenter
*Susan M. Caldwell
*Cathy M. Conroy
*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.
4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute for the 2006-2007 school year:
Substitute School Nurse
Jose Mariotti
*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.
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in School Bus Driver assignments as follows:
Dawn Gamache from 7.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day
Audrey L. Gundlach from 5 hours/day to 7.25 hours/day
Paul E. Gundlach Late Run - 1 hour/day, 4 days/week
Robyn M. Hutchins from 4.25 hours/day to 4.5 hours/day
Dave Kiddle from 5 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day
Gary F. Myatt Late Run - 1 hour/day, 4 days/week
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Amy Schwarting-Ego from Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School) (6.35 hours/day) to Teacher Aide, Transitional Kindergarten (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 11, 2006, (15.5 hours/week up to 31.5 hours/week in accordance with Transitional Kindergarten Schedule), with no change in her current hourly rate of pay.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Pamela Ruth, Teaching Assistant (Middle School) from 4 hours/day to 5.75 hours/day, effective September 18, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Julie DeGraff as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective October 30, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the annual rate of $10,140 (Step 1, 4 hours/day). Ms. DeGraff's Teaching Assistant certification is pending.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Maureen Matthews, School Monitor (Middle School) from 7.75 hours/day to 8 hours/day, effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
21. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting September 11, 2006
Special Meeting September 25, 2006
c. Bids
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education reject all bids received for a used backhoe.
d. Budget Transfers and General Fund Appropriation Reports
e. Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants.
Payroll #7 $ 51,652.40
#8 $176,015.16
Warrant #10 $1,268,128.10
22. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel
and/or negotiations.
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