SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, January 14, 2008

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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Discussion: Building Project Update

 

5.    Resolutions: Proposed Glendaal Playground & Roof Project Regarding State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Lead Agency           

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolutions, dated January 14, 2008, regarding the proposed Glendaal Playground & Roof Project, as submitted.

6.    Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

7.    Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the PTA of Glendaal, Sacandaga, Lincoln, and Glen-Worden Elementary Schools to be used for Arts in Education Programs, as submitted.

 

8.    Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of a used Slingerland drum set from Mr. and Mrs. George Giokas, as submitted.

 

9.    Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Patricia A. VanAuken and Paul R. VanAuken to be used for the purchase and installation of a kiln at Glen-Worden Elementary School and to partially fund the annual dance residency for the Fine Arts Department, as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zeglen of an air hockey table for the Middle School Teen Town, as submitted.

 

11.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of used technology equipment and supplies from the New York State Library, as submitted.

 

12.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of cubicle systems and office furniture from the Information Management Group, as submitted.

 

13.   Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a $1,000 donation from the German Club to be used for the purchase of an ActivBoard, as submitted.

 

14.  Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and AFSCME Council 66 local 766 Regarding Head Bus Driver Training

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated January 14, 2008, 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.

 

15.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

16.   AuditorÕs Report for 2006-2007 - Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report of the school district for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.

 

17.  Communications

 

a.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Deborah A. Roedel, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), effective July 1, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

b.   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Michelle R. Budka, School Bus Driver, effective December 19, 2007 through February 1, 2008.

 

c.   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lisa L. Salmon Daskalakis, School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. January 14, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

18.         Board Policy Review

 

Section 1000 Community Relations

Policy 1000       School-Community Relations Goals

Policy 1120       Public Information Program

Policy 1121       Access to Public Address Labels

Policy 1131       Release of News

Policy 1200       Community Involvement

Policy 1210       CitizensÕ Committees

Policy 1230       Board of Education Meetings

 

19.  Report of Superintendent

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:      That the Board of Education approve the extension of the appointment of Michael Strenka as Interim School District Treasurer (Business Office), from January 1, 2008 through February 29, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay, as submitted.

 

2)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Marianne Amato as Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 10 months, plus 30 summer days, effective January 2, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $16.47/hour (Step 1, 8 hours/day). 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.

 

3)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation:      That the Board of Education rescind the change in assignment of Nicole Bisaillon, School Bus Driver, from 5.25 hours/day to 6 hours/day, effective December 18, 2007.

 

4)    Superintendent's Recommendation:      That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes/tutor for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

                      Substitute Teachers

                      Katharine Cancelliere

                      Jessica Forni

                      Crystal Frascatore

Charles Heimerdinger

                      Barbara Jones

Joseph Malone

Katherine Rose

                      Alison Schermerhorn

Sean Snapp

                     Daniel Bailey Yavonditte

                      Tara Yost

 

                      Substitute Teaching Assistant

                      Katharine Cancelliere

                      Crystal Frascatore

                      Sean Snapp

 

                      Substitute Teacher Aide

                      *Sarah Kohout

 

Substitute School Monitor

Kimberly Borysewicz     

*Christina Phillips

 

Tutor

*Kathryn M. Foster

 

* 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)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in longevity rates for 2007-2008 for 10-Month Clerical employees, as submitted.  

 

20.  Routine Business

a.   Placement of Children with Disabilities      

 

b.  Minutes:      Regular Meeting             December 3, 2007

                           Special Meeting             December 17, 2007

      

c.  Treasurer's Report:     November 2007

 

21.   Other Business

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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