SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, June 11, 2007

Executive Session - 6:00 PM

7:00 PM Š Open Session

Middle School Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.    Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Bradley, 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.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Constance Cunningham, Foreign Language Department Head/Teacher; Grace Hillers, Elementary Special Education Teacher; Patricia Johnson, High School Mathematics Teacher; Barbara Jones, Elementary Teacher; Rosemary Lawless, Elementary Teacher; Peter Sheridan, Academic Head for Social Studies; Elaine Wertalik, Elementary Teacher

 

5.    Recognition of Retiring Non-Instructional Personnel: Dawn Luckhurst, Account Clerk Typist, Senior High School

 

6.    Recognition of the Class of 2007 and Outstanding Student Leadership: Alex Atchley, Holly Furman, Erinn Kehoe, Ryan Laura, and Anne Marsh.

 

7.    Recognition of Outgoing Board of Education Member - Joseph Crisafulli

 

8.    Resolution: Agreement with Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES to Participate in Energy Purchasing Services

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution to Participate in Energy Purchasing Services with Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES and authorize the President of the Board to sign the agreement, as submitted.

 

9.    New York State Contract Option Plan - Contract #PC59742, Award 0169-E

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the New York State Contract Option Plan - Contract #PC59742, Award 0169-E, as proposed by Xerox, for the replacement of District copiers and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contracts, as submitted.

 

10.  Discussion: Ice Hockey Merger

 

11.  Discussion: Wellness Policy Guidelines   

 

12.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

13.  Report of Superintendent

 

       a.    Staffing

 

1)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That Dorothy Nolie be employed as School Business Administrator for up to 10 days during the period June 1 through June 30, 2007, as needed, at the per diem rate of $384.62 for each full day of service.

 

2)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education extend the probationary appointment of Kimberly A. Durant, English Teacher (Senior High School), to August 31, 2008.

             

3)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the        following 2007-2008 salary lists rates, as submitted:

             

      a)    Teachers                                        

      b)    Teaching Assistants

      c)    Nurses

      d)    Secretaries (12 month, 10 month)

      e)    Local 766 (Buildings & Grounds, School Bus Drivers rates)

      f)     Teacher Aides

      g)    School Monitors

      h)   Cleaners

 

4)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Joel E. Richardson, as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Chairperson of Committee on Special Education) (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 salary to be at Step 10 +M + 24 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Mr. Richardson has permanent 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

 

5)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That Joel Richardson be employed as Chairperson of Committee on Special Education for up to 25 days during the period June 25, 2007 through August 31, 2007, as needed, at the per diem rate of $244 for each full day of service.

 

6)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Adrienne G. Hall as Art Teacher (Districtwide) effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at Step 5 +M +29 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Mrs. Hall has permanent certification.

 

7)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Britt J. Deckers as Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2007 through January 31, 2009, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at Step 3 +M +24 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Ms. Deckers has permanent certification.

 

8)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Elizabeth L. Romero as English Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at Step 2 +M when teachers' salaries for 2007-20908 are set. Ms. Romero has initial certification.

 

9)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Laura M. Mozeik as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at Step 3 +M +40 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Ms. Mozeik has initial 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

 

10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Robert J. Leto as Physical Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2009 annual salary to be at Step 1 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Mr. Leto has initial 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

 

11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Deborah A. Byrne as School Media Specialist (Library) (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at Step 8 +M +9 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Ms. Byrne's certification is in progress. 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

 

12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Matthew D. Hubbell as Mathematics teacher ((Senior High School), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 20067-2008 annual salary to be at Step 3 +45 when teachers' salaries for 2007-2008 are set. Mr. Hubbell has initial 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

 

13) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Elvira Taubner from part-time Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary School), 5 hours/day, to part-time Teaching Assistant (Sacandaga Elementary School), 5.5 hours/day, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at her 2007/2008 rate of pay.

 

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

 

          Substitute Teacher

          *Mark Mattus

 

          Substitute Teacher Aide

          *Cheryl Borwick

*Patricia MacDonald

 

Fitness Center Substitute

Kaitlin O'Keefe

Damian Croucher

Michael Turgeon

Anthony Peconie

 

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 provisions of Education Law 3035.

         

15) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following employees at the rate of 1/200 of their 2006-2007 annual salary for each full day of service this summer:

 

          a)   Psychologists

                 Tammy Boyd                   Up to 15 days

                 William Lydon                  12.5 days (CPSE/Psychologist)

                 Jessica Lamphere         5.5 days

                 Susan Hoefer                  6 days

                 Cathleen Barrett              5.5 days

 

          b)   Guidance

                 Lise Williams                  10 days

                 Deborah May                   13 days

                 David Langdon                10 days

                 Kimberlee Shartrand     16 days (primary responsibility for HS Master Schedule)

                 Kristin Huntsman           10 days

                 Lucia Dixon                      10 days

                 Timothy O'Donnell          10 days

 

          c)    Social Work

Kathleen Gonnelly          Up to 10 days (5 days firm and 5 if needed to provide emergency counseling)

          d)   Nurses

Joanne Reynolds           2 days (Check in and distribute Nursing supplies to each building)

 

e) Master Scheduling (Middle School)

Allen Calhoun 14 Days   

 

16) Superintendent's Recommendation:      That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointment effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007:

 

      Scotia-Glenville/Schenectady County             Michael Parks   $500

      Community College - University in the

      High School Program

 

17) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Dawn Luckhurst be employed as Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), for up to five days during the summer, at the rate of $18.96/hour.

                     

       18) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the employment of Richard Badalucco, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2007.

 

14. Routine Business

    

                 a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

 

b. Minutes:    May 2, 2007      Formal Budget Hearing

                             May 7, 2007      Regular Meeting

                             May 14, 2007    Special Meeting

                             May 21, 2007    Special Meeting     

 

  c. Treasurer's Report:     April 2007 (Revised)    

 

d. Bids:

 

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Wood Floor Recoating (Middle School/Senior High School) Forth Sport Floors, Inc., as per their low bid.

 

e. Internal Claims Auditor Report/Warrants:

 

#27        $ 152,093.21

#28        $ 118,133.46

#46      $ 531,789.03

#47        $ 14,030.88

#49        $ 11,585.18

15. Other Business

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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