SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, February 25, 2008

6:15 PM – Executive Session

7:00 PM Open Session

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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

 

4.    Building Project Update

 

5.    Curriculum Report: Physical Education - Mr. John Geniti, Director of Physical Education & Athletics

 

6.    Budget Presentation: Superintendent’s Recommended Budget, Budget-to-Budget, Contingent Budget

 

7.    Request for Overnight Field Trip – Lincoln Elementary School Fifth Graders to Camp Chingachgook, Pilot Knob (Lake George), New York, June 16-June 18, 2008

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Lincoln Elementary School 5^th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Pilot Knob (Lake George), New York, June 16-June 18, 2008.

 

8.    Resolution: Appropriate Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated February 25, 2008, to establish and appropriate tax certiorari reserve funds, as submitted.

 

9.    Board of Education Policy Review

 

10.    Communications

 

a.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Katharine Bates, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective c.o.b. February 28, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

b.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Donald Hennel, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective March 1, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

11.  Routine Business

 

        a.    Staffing

 

       1)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the probationary employment of Kimberly Durant, (English Teacher, Senior High School), and her employment with the District effective c.o.b. March 26, 2008.

 

       2)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Daniel W. Hickok as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective February 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour, 4.25 hours/day.

 

       3)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following coaching appointments for 2007-2008:

 

Baseball

Varsity                                      John Striffler                     Step 10        $4523  

Varsity Assistant                    Andrew Swayne              -0-                -0-               

Junior Varsity                          Thomas Tama                Step 10        $3618

Modified                                   Damian Croucher          Step 5          $3072

Modified Assistant                 Lawrence Post                -0-                -0-

      

                       Lacrosse – Girls

                       Varsity                                       Mark Gatta                        Step 10     $3891         

                       Junior Varsity                          *Jennifer Rajczak            Step 1       $1831

                       Modified                                   Jessica Zegarelli            Step 1       $1602

 

Lacrosse – Boys                         

                       Varsity                                       Darren VanHeusen        Step 10     $4838

                       Varsity Assistant                    Robert Leto                      -0-                -0- 

                       Junior Varsity                          Robert Gula                            Step 5       $3659

                       Junior Varsity Assistant        Frank Leffler                     -0-                -0-

                       Modified                                   Peter Rings                             Step 1       $2238

       

                       Softball

                       Varsity                                       Christopher Crounse     Step 10     $4523  

                       Varsity Assistant                    William Thwaits                     -0-             -0-        

                       Junior Varsity                          James Haver                   Step 5       $3277  

                       Junior Varsity Assistant        Mickey O’Connor             -0-                -0-

                       Modified                                   James Swab                   Step 3       $2494

                                                          

                       Tennis

                       Varsity                                      Geoffrey Olson                Step 10     $3155

                       Modified                                   David Gildersleeve         Step 1       $1299

 

                       Outdoor Track

                       Varsity Head Coach              James Krogh                   Step 10     $5154

                       Varsity Assistant (B)              Ronald Cameron            Step 10     $4123

                       Varsity Assistant (G)             Joseph Malone               Step 1       $2426

                       Varsity Assistant                    Norman Dion                   Step 10     $3557

                       Varsity Assistant                    TBA                                   

                       Modified                                   Mark Gatta, Jr.                  Step 2       $2377

                       Modified                                   Lisa Forshey                    Step 1       $2122

 

                       Fitness Center

                       TBA

 

      *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.

 

b.    Placements of Students with Disabilities

 

12.  Other Business

 

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