SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, March 12, 2007

 7:00 PM

Middle School Cafeteria

 

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.    Curriculum Report:  Special Education - Tony Albanese (Director of Pupil Personnel Services)

 

5.    Budget Work Session: Facilities and Instructional Program

 

6.    Request for Overnight Trip Š High School Music Department Symphonic Band, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and Chaperones to the Music Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 26 Š 29, 2007

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Symphonic Band, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and Chaperones to the Music Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, from April 26-29, 2007, at no expense to the district.

 

7.    Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kenneth H. Handin, School Psychologist, and Chairperson of the Committee of Special Education, effective c.o.b. March 30, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

8.    Report of Superintendent

 

a.      Staffing

 

 1)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in Administrators' salaries for the 2006-2007 school year, as submitted. 

 

  2) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education extend the probationary appointment of Sandra Page, Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary School), through August 31, 2008.

 

  3)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Michael Feurstein as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective March 6, 2007 through June 30, 2007, at the rate of $8.42/hour (7 hours/day).

 

  4)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Melanie Broswski as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective March 13, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $8.32/hour  (31.75 hours/week). 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 part-time appointment of Ronald D. Brooks as School Monitor (Middle School), effective March 13, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $8.25/hour (2.5 hours/day).

 

  6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following additional spring coaching appointments for 2006-2007:

 

       Track

       Modified              Mark Gatta, Jr.          Step 1          $2,060

 

       Baseball

       Assistant            *Keith Werner           Step 0          -0-

       Assistant            Andrew Swayne       Step 0          -0-

 

       Softball

       Assistant            *Mickey O'Conner    Step 0          -0-

 

       Lacrosse

       Assistant            *Andrew Singer        Step 0          -0-

 

              *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 change in assignment of the following School Bus Drivers, effective March 9, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay:

 

       June Shaw from 4 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day

       Nick Bisaillon from 5.25 hours/day to 7 hours/day

       Ron Morris from 4.25 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day

 

 

 8)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Lisa Schell, Teacher Aide (Transportation) from 3 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day, effective February 26, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay.

      

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

 

       Substitute Teaching Assistant

       Susan Caldwell

 

              Substitute School Monitor

       *Dawn McCarthy

 

       Clerical Substitute

       *Nancy Pierce

       Christine Grugan

 

              *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.

             

9.   Routine Business

 

 a.  Placement of Children with Disabilities   

 

 b.  Minutes:      Regular Meeting        February 12, 2007

                            Special Meeting         February 26, 2007

 

      c.  TreasurerÕs Report

 

d.  Extraclassroom Activity Funds:  January 2007

 

e.  Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report of Payroll/Warrants

 

     Warrants:     #18       $   151,869.97

                             #32       $   108,285.76

                            

f.  Bid

 

    1) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the bid for the installation of wall padding in the Middle School gymnasium to Facilities Equipment & Service, Inc., as per attached Bid Summary.

 

       10.  Other Business

 

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