SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of
Education
Monday, March 26, 2007
Open Session - 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ
brochure.
5. Discussion and Adoption of
Resolution: School Bus Purchase
Proposition
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding the school bus purchase proposition
in the amount of $135,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school
election.
6. Discussion and Adoption of
Resolution: Facility and Recreation Field Construction, Re-construction,
Alteration and Renovation Fund
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding the establishment of the Facility
and Recreation Field Construction, Re-construction, Alteration and Renovation
Fund in the amount of $1,500,000.
7. Discussion and Adoption of
Resolution: Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote of
Propositions
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Gift and Donation
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of a donation from the
PTA of Glendaal, Sacandaga, and Lincoln Elementary Schools to be used for Arts
in Education Programs, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Dunkin' Donuts High School Player of
the Week Award
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Dunkin' Donuts
High School Player of the Week Award, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Herb Callinan Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Herb Callinan
Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Schenectady Home Bureau Norma Prentice
Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
Resolution, dated March 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Schenectady Home
Bureau Norma Prentice Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.
12. Transitional Kindergarten Survey Results
- Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools
13. Review: Course Enrollment Data - Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
14. Non-Resident Student
Tuition Rates for 2006-2007
Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board
of Education approve the Non- Resident Student Tuition Rates for the 2006-2007
school year, as follows:
Transitional Kindergarten $6,461.00
Grades K-6 $7,500.00
Grades 7-12 $6,328.00
Charges for students receiving Special Education Services 20% or
Consultant teacher Services:
Transitional Kindergarten $20,768.00
Grades K-6 $21,807.00
Grades 7-12 $20,635.00
Charges for students receiving
Special Education Services 60%
Transitional Kindergarten $19,977.00
(second semester)
Grades K-6 $34,524.00
Grades 7-12 $33,353.00
15. Budget Work Session:
Physical Education & Athletics and Other Items
16. Request for Overnight Trip Ð High School
Music Department Symphonic Band, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and Chaperones
to the Music Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 26 Ð 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.
17. Board
of Education Policy Review
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Board
Policies for a first reading, as submitted:
#6780 Expense Reimbursement (revised)
#6782 Credit Cards (revised)
#6783 Purchase cards (new)
18. Communications
a. Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board
of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence of Nancy Piria, Elementary
Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2007 through June
30, 2008.
b. Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board
of Education accept the letter of resignation of Michael Kruger, School Monitor
(Glendaal Elementary School), effective
March 26, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.
c. Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board
of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lynda Younglove, Teacher Aide
(Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 13, 2007, with appreciation for
her service to the district.
19. Routine Business
a.
Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a
longevity payment in the amount of $1,000 to Jean B. Ellis, as per her
contract.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
part-time appointment of Patrick Quillinan as School Bus Driver
(Transportation), effective March 27, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with
2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $15.09/hour (Step 1, 4.5 hours/day).
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
following additional
substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:
Substitute
Teacher
Jessica
Friedman
Cynthia Vary
b. Placement of Children with Disabilities
c. Bids
1) Superintendent's
Recommendation: That the Board
of Education award the bid for the purchase of encapsulation carpet machines to
Excellent Supply Company, as per attached Bid Summary.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the
bid for the purchase of the Ford Econoline E350 to Orange Motor Company, as per
attached Bid Summary.
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order
to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.