SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, May 7, 2007

 7:00 PM - Open Session

Sacandaga Elementary  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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Discussion:  Possible Additional Section of First Grade - Glen-Worden Elementary School 

 

5.    Discussion:  Request for Sabbatical Leave

 

6.    Discussion:  Code of Conduct

 

7.    Discussion:  Proposed 2007-2008 School Calendar

 

8.    Appoint Chairperson of Annual District Election

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education appoint ______ as Chairperson of the Annual District Election on May 15, 2007.

 

9.    Appoint Chief Inspector of Annual District Election

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education appoint Bruce Rowledge as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 15, 20007.

 

10.  Appoint Inspectors and Assistant Clerks for Annual District Election

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education appoint Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for nursing Homes for the Annual District Election on May 15, 2007, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to fill any remaining vacancies with an appointment at the May 21, 2007, Board of Education meeting.

 

11.  Appointment of Additional Members to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education appoint the following as additional members of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

       Angela Reid      Parent Member        CSE

       Nola Santelli     Parent Member        CPSE

       Anne Ogden      Parent Member        CPSE

       Dawn Oliver       Parent Member        CPSE

       Shellee Taylor   Parent Member        CPSE

 

12.  Intermunicipal Agreement with Questar III BOCES

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Intermunicipal Agreement with Questar III BOCES for internal audit services and authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract, as submitted.

 

13.  Adopt Textbook

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the following mathematics textbook series for use by our K-5 students:

 

       Mathematics:   Scott Foresman - Addison Wesley, Diamond Edition, Copyright 2008

 

14.  Resolution:  Laurence C. Rainey United States History Award

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Laurence C. Rainey United States History Award, as submitted. 

 

15.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 24, 2007, May 7, 2007, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Booster Club, as submitted.

 

16.  Resolution:  Accept Best Buy Teach Award Grant

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 23, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Best Buy Teach Award Grant, as submitted.

 

17.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 19, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Walmart award, as submitted.

 

18.  Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 24, 2007, regarding acceptance of technology equipment and supplies from the United States Air Force.

 

19.  Admission of Foreign Student on Tuition Free Basis

 

Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the admission of Macarena Ruiz-Tagle Carcamo, a Glenville Rotary Youth Exchange student from Chile, as a Grade 11 student, Senior High School, on a tuition free basis for the 2007-2008 school year, in accordance with Board of Education Policy 5152.1.

 

20.  Communications

 

a.    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Brian E. Pustolka, Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2007.

 

21.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.    Staffing         

 

1) Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the per diem appointment of Deborah Marcil as Interim Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education, effective April 16, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the per diem rate of $200. Mrs. Marcil has permanent certification.

 

2)   Superintendent's Recommendation:  That  Dorothy Nolie be employed  as School Business Administrator for up to 15 days during the period May 1 through June 1, 2007, as needed, at the per diem rate of $384.62 for each full day of service.

 

3)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the following Civil Service position be abolished, effective May 21, 2007, as per the attached Resolution, dated May 7, 2007:

 

      Fitness Center Assistant

 

4)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Helen Roos as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective April 24, 2007 through June 30, 2007, at the rate of $8.32/hour (3l.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 following additional substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

      Substitute Teacher

 

Laura Alois

      *Deborah Byrne

      Michelle Calderon

      Kira Gregg

Renee Kaminsky

      Krystal Kondrat

      Sara LeStage

      *Marguerite MacDougall

      *Kaitlin McGaun

Poppy Picozzi

      *Abigail Selert

      Michelle Torre

      *Megan Vrooman

      *Joshua Walas

      *Caitlin Ziobrowski

 

       Substitute School Nurse

      *Fatima Bell

 

       *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. 

      

              6)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That in accordance with the Board of Education's abolishing the position of Fitness Center Assistant, the employment of Michael Kruger, least senior Fitness Center Assistant, be excessed effective May 21, 2007, and further that Mr. Kruger be placed on the preferred eligibility list for a period of four years.

 

       b.  Placement of Children with Disabilities

 c. Treasurer's Report, Budget Transfers:  March 2007

 

 

 d.  Minutes:       April 7, 2007             Special Meeting

                             April 16, 2007          Regular Meeting

                             April 23, 2007          Special Meeting

                             April 30, 2007          Special Meeting

 

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

 

     #24         $124,382.48

     #25         $150,960.63

     #41         $562,029.89

    

f.  Extra Classroom Activity Funds: March 2007

 

 g.  Bids

 

       1)  Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the bid for the Refinishing of the Gymnasium Floor in the Senior High School to Forth Sport Floors, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

      2)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the bid for 2007-2008 Office Supplies to Cascade School Supplies, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

      3)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the bid for miscellaneous Electrical Supplies on an item by item basis to the lowest responsible bidder, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

  4)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the bid for 2007-2008 Occasional Electrical Repairs to S&S Electric, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

  5)    Superintendent's Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the Cooperative Duplicating Supply Bid for 2007-2008 on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

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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