SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, February 11, 2008
Audit Committee Meeting – 6:00 PM
Open Session - 7:00 PM
Glen-Worden Elementary School
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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 – Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools
5. Approve the Contract Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Community Development Resources, LLC, PMB 174, for the 2007-2008 School Year
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Community Development Resources, LLC, PMB 174, for the 2007-2008 school year, for assistance in researching and applying for grant funding, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign said contract.
6. Adopt the Textbook: Mathematical Excursions
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following book for use in the Senior High School Introduction to College Mathematics course:
Mathematical Excursions Houghton Mifflin
7. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Varsity Baseball Team to Mystic, Connecticut, March 27-March 29, 2008
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Varsity Baseball Team and chaperones to Mystic, Connecticut, from March 27-29, 2008, at no expense to the district.
8. Request for Overnight Field Trip – High School Music Department Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choralaires, and Chamber Orchestra, to the North American Music Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 3 - 6, 2008
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choralaires, Chamber Orchestra, and chaperones to the Music Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, from April 3-6, 2008, at no expense to the district.
9. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Sacandaga Elementary School Fifth Graders to Frost Valley Environmental Education Center, Claryville, New York, September 15-17, 2008
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Sacandaga Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Frost Valley Environmental Center, Claryville, New York, September 15-18, 2008.
10. Resolution: Establish the Judy Madden Rapavy Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution dated, February 11, 2008, to establish the Judy Madden Rapavy Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Joint Bidding of 2008-2009 Duplicating Paper and Toners
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated February 11, 2008, to participate with Schenectady County School Districts to bid jointly for 2008-2009 Duplicating Paper and toners, as submitted.
12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 11, 2008, regarding acceptance of donations from Lockheed Martin and the Scotia-Glenville Elks Lodge 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.
13. Board Policy Review
1000 Community Relations
Policy 1131 Release of News
Policy 1050 Annual District Meeting
Policy 1240 School Visitors
Policy 1250 Senior Citizens Passes
Policy 1251 Senior Citizens Continuing Education Discount
Policy 1410 Complaints About Policies
Policy 1420 Procedures for the Selection of and Public Complaints About Curriculum or Instructional Material (Appendix J)
Policy 1500 Public Use of School Facilities
14. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Candi Bordell, Foreign Language Teacher (Middle School), effective on/about June 18, 2008 through August 31, 2008.
15. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Colleen DiCaprio as School District Treasurer (Management Confidential) (Business Office), effective March 3, 2008, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, and approve the 2007-2008 contract, as submitted. 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 Board of Education extend the probationary appointment of Ryan Ross, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), to August 31, 2009.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year.
Ryan Demler
Meghan Murphy
Angela Strong
Rebecca Winn
*Kyle Yager
Ryan Demler
Meghan Murphy
Rebecca Winn
*Kyle Yager
*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 provisions of Education Law 3035.
17. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting January 14, 2008
Special Meeting January 28, 2008
Index of Board Minutes July 2007-December 2007
c. Treasurer’s Report: December 2007
d. Internal Claims Auditor's Report /Warrants:
Warrant #17 $ 113,880.64
#31 $1,091,755.19
18. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.