SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, December 17, 2007
Executive Session 6:15 PM
Open Session 7:00 PM
Library Media Center
Middle School
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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Curriculum Report: Writing and Research - Janice Tunison (Department Head for Library Media Services) and Joseph Kavanaugh (Director of Curriculum & Instruction)
5. Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and AFSCME Council 66 Local 766 Regarding Head Bus Driver Training
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum
of Agreement, dated December 17, 2007, between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and AFSCME Council 66 Local 766 Regarding Head Bus Driver Training, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Agreement.
6. Appointment of Additional Members to the Committee on Special Education (CSE)
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the following as additional members of the Committee on Special Education for the 2007-2008 school year:
Elizabeth Burke
Joyelle Hopkins
Lisa Reynolds
7. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 17, 2007, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Booster Club, Middle School Student Council, Tartan Youth Basketball, and the All-Sports Booster Club, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 17, 2007, regarding acceptance of donations to be used for the purpose of funding registration costs and other costs relating to the Odyssey of the Mind Competitions during the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated December 17, 2007, to withdraw and amend the 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
10. Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Indoor Track Team to the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the indoor track team athletes and chaperones to the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Yale University, from January 18-January 19, 2008, at no expense to the district.
11. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of John George, Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Thomas DeIulio, School Bus Driver, effective c.o.b. December 21, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Norma LaCombe Provenzano, School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. January 1, 2008, in order for her to accept a Teacher Aide position with the district.
12. Board Policy Review
Policy #0300 Commitment to Accomplishments
Policy #0320 Evaluation: Superintendent
Policy #0330 Evaluation: Teachers
Policy #0340 Evaluation: Noninstructional
13. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Norma LaCombe Provenzano as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective January 2, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.07 (31.75 hours/week).
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Nicole Bisaillon, School Bus Driver, from 5.25 hours/day to 6 hours/day, effective December 18, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute for the 2007-2008 school year:
Teacher Substitute
Judith Cucculo
*Linda Kalasinski
*Benjamin Meyers
Ruth Robin
Teaching Assistant Substitute
Judith Cucculo
*Linda Kalasinski
Clerical Substitute
Joan Cipriano
Barbara Hlat
School Bus Driver Substitute
Virginia Edes ($12.11/hour)
School Monitor Substitute
*Roseanne Carringi
*These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law ¤3035.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Ann Shattuck as Typist (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective February 4, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $11.75/hour, 4 hours/day.
b. Placements of Children with Disabilities
c. Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants
#12 $146,035.57
#13 $112,788.90
#25 $967,724.32
#26 $114,860.01
d. Bid: Installation of a Conveyor Type Dishwasher
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for the installation of a conveyor type dishwasher to Chef's Choice Equipment Co., as per the attached Bid Summary.
e. TreasurerÕs Report: October 2007
Budget Transfers: November 2007
14. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
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