SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, December 3, 2007

Open Session 7:00 PM

Middle School

Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

1.    Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, 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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

 

4.    Update on Building Project Proposal - Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools

 

5.    Approval of 2008 Membership in New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District's membership in the New York State School Boards Association for 2008.

      

6.    Resolution: Designate the Committee on Special Education Chairperson and Director of Pupil Personnel Services as District Representatives to Initiate Referrals to the Committee on Special Education

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 3, 2007, to designate the Committee on Special Education Chairperson and Director of Pupil Personnel Services as District Representatives to initiate referrals to the Committee on Special Education pursuant to NYS Education Law 4401-a(1), as submitted.

 

7.    Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the New York Legislative Grant Award

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 3, 2007, regarding acceptance of the New York Legislative Grant Award, as submitted.

 

8.    Approve the Contract Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and SpecEd Solution$, LLC

 

       Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Spec Ed Solution$, LLC for preparation, submission and reconciliation of Medicaid reimbursement claims due the District for services rendered for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted, and authorize the School Business Manager to sign said contract.

 

9.   Communications

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Holly Britton, part time Registered Professional Nurse - School, effective c.o.b. December 31, 2007, in order for her to accept her new full-time position.

      

10.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

11.  Report of Superintendent

 

       a.    Staffing

 

       1)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Franklin T. Rosselli as Assistant Principal (Middle School), effective January 4, 2008 through January 3, 2011, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $73,000. Mr. Rosselli has provisional SAS certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

2)  Superintendent's Recommendation: That the following noninstructional positions be abolished, effective c.o.b. December 31, 2007.

 

                     .7 Registered Professional Nurse - School (Districtwide)

                     4 hour/day Licensed Practical Nurse - School (Senior High School/Middle School)

 

3)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Holly Britton as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Districtwide), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective January 1, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $29,500.

 

       4)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part time appointment of Nadine Stern as School Monitor (Middle School), effective December 4, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 2007-2008 school year:

 

       Substitute Teacher

       Mark B. Gatta, Jr.

       Kenneth Truman

       Pamela Turnbull

       Jill Tyler

 

6)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional 2007-2008 winter coaching positions:

 

       Wrestling

       *Varsity Assistant                   Dean Riggi               Step 0          -0-

       *JV Assistant                          Richard Quick          Step 0          -0-               

 

                     *This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

12.  Routine Business

a.    Placements of Children with Disabilities

 

b.    Minutes:     November 5, 2007                Special Meeting

November 19, 2007              Regular Meeting

                             November 26, 2007              Special Meeting

 

13.  Other Business

 

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