Scotia-Glenville Central School District

District Office

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, October 15, 2007

Glendaal Elementary School

6:30 PM - Executive Session

7:00 PM - Open Session

 

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.    Presentation: Chartwells (Brian Nolan, District Manager and Tom Santimaw, Food Service Director at Scotia-Glenville)

 

5.    Auditor's Report for 2006-2007 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Financial Accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.

 

6.    Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated October 15, 2007, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association, for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011, as submitted, and, further, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a joint press release and sign the contract.

 

7.    Request for Overnight Field Trip - 8th Grade Science Club to Boston/Cape Cod, Massachusetts

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Middle School 8th Grade Science Club and chaperones to Boston/Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from May 16-17, 2008, at no expense to the district.

 

8.    Request for Overnight Field Trip - National Honor Society 12th Grade Students to "Grad Nite 2008" at Disney World, Orlando, Florida

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the twelfth grade National Honor Society Students and chaperones to "Grad Nite 2008" at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from April 24-27, 2008, at no expense to the district.

 

9.    Discussion: NYSSBA Resolutions

 

10.  Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for NYSSBA Annual Convention

 

11.  2007-2008 District Goal Strategies

 

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2007-2008 District Goal Strategies, as submitted.

 

12.  School Bus Transportation to Secondary Students Within Specified "Walk Zones " for the 2007-2008 School Year

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize school bus transportation to secondary students within the specified "walk zones" for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted.

 

13.  Resolutions: Withdraw and Amend the 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolutions, dated October 15, 2007, to withdraw and amend the 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

14.  Bidding/Public Sale of Surplus/Obsolete District Equipment

 

      Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of surplus/obsolete items and authorize the bidding/public sale of said items, as submitted.

 

15.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

16.  Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Cristie Boland, Teacher Aide, Middle School, effective c.o.b. September 24, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district. 

 

       b.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lisa Schell, from her positions as Teacher Aide (Transportation), and School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 12, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

       c.    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Aaron L. Bouton, Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 15, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

17. Report of Superintendent

 

       a. Staffing

 

            1)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Debra Gesek, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), from 6.5 hours/day to 6.75 hours/day, effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            2)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Michelle Budka, School Bus Driver, from 4.5 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, effective September 27, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            3)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Michele Duquette, School Bus Driver, from 2.0 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

4)     Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Joyce O'Neil as School Monitor (Middle School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $9.50/hour (2.5 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.

 

            5)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Amy Doucette as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective October 29, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (2 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.

 

6)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Mary Beth Rossi as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (1.75 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.

 

7)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Allen N. Diederich from Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School) to Cleaner (Senior High School), effective on/about October 22, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

8)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $1400 for Dorothy Halligan, Remedial Reading Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), as AISM Coordinator for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

9)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

      French Club

      Sarah Cioffi                $848

     

      German Club

      Corinna Coorssen   $848

 

            10)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in the following fall coaching appointment for 2007-2008, effective September 1, 2007:

 

                     Football

                     Modified Assistant   Anthony DiCocco from -0- to Step 10 $3,931

 

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

 

Substitute Teachers

                      Brittany Coleman

                      Bridget Crowley

Stephanie Scotti

Jeanne Smith

 

Substitute Teaching Assistant

Jeanne Smith

 

                     Substitute Teacher Aide

                      *Michele Dariano

 
Substitute School Nurse

*Jennifer Mehling

 

Clerical Substitute

Patricia Gibbons

*Joyce O'Neil

 

 

Substitute School Bus Driver

Donald Donato, at the rate of $15.69/hour

 

                     *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.

 

       12)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Naomi Torelli, Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School) as the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer (Senior High School) for the 2007-2008 school year, with no additional remuneration

 

13)   Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Sharon M. Neal as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective October 15, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $9.50/hour (4.5 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.

 

14) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Deanna Kot, Teacher Ade (Transportation) from 6 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

15) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Helena Georgelas, Teacher Aide (Transportation) from 3.5 hours/day to 5 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

16) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Thomas Delulio as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (4.5 hours/day).

 

17) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Norman Uhlinger as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (2 hours/day).

 

18) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Patricia McDonald as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (31.75 hours/week).

 

18. Routine Business

 

  a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
      
  b. Minutes:   September 10, 2007     Regular Meeting
                          September 24, 2007     Special Meeting
 
  c. Budget Transfers
 
  d. Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants
 
              #7      $ 69,029.92
            #8      $125,847.78
            #11    $722,909.56
#13       $ 58,430.72
#16     $982,706.44

                          

19. Other Business

 

   The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel

       and/or negotiations.