SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, January 28, 2008
6:00 PM - Board Policy Committee
7:00 PM Š Open Session
Library Media Center
Lincoln Elementary School
AGENDA
1. Roll Call. Smith, Ahnert, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Normington, Yagielski
2. Pledge of Allegiance
4. 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.
5. Student Update on Tech Valley High School Š Bruno Pinheiro
6. Curriculum Report: Update on Check for Success, SAIL and DISCOVER Programs -- Alternative Education at the Middle School (Shari Keller, Middle School Principal).
7. Adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the District
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the District, as submitted.
8. Presentation: Update on the MS4 PlanŠ(Mike Needham, Needham Risk Management)
9. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the New York Legislative Grant Award
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 28, 2008, regarding acceptance of the New York Legislative Grant Award, as submitted.
10. Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports for 2007-2008
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports for 2007-2008, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 28, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
12. Appoint Impartial Hearing Officer
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Eric Lawson as Impartial Hearing Officer for an impartial hearing that has been requested of the district.
13 Discussion: Building Project Update. We will continue our discussions of a potential building project.
14. 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
15. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Alison Tribley, Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), effective on/about April 7, 2008 through May 18, 2008.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of David Doak, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Louis Schiavone, Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 27, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
16. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Mark Gatta, Jr., as Physical Education Teacher (Senior High School/Sacandaga Elementary School), effective January 14, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $37,100 (Step 1). Mr. Gatta has initial certification pending.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education extend the probationary appointment of Stephen E. Jensen, Music Teacher (Middle School), to August 31, 2009.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in salary of Marianne Amato, Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 10 months, plus 30 summer days, from $16.47/hour (Step 1, 8 hours/day) to $18.11/hour (Step 3, 8 hours/day), effective January 2, 2008.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Christina Phillips as Substitute School Monitor for the 2007-2008 school year.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Emily Armstrong
Jennifer Charney
Jennifer Drohan
Beth Fournier
Stephen Hegener
William Meredith
Scott Miller
Heather Murman
Allison Pita
Kathryn Wilkins
Hollie Woods
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Emily Armstrong
Jennifer Charney
Jennifer Drohan
Beth Fournier
Stephen Hegener
William Meredith
Scott Miller
Substitute Teaching Assistant (continued)
Heather Murman
Alison Schermerhorn
Hollie Woods
Tara Yost
Tutor
Jill Tyler
Substitute School Monitor/Teacher Aide
Jennifer King
Tina Phillips
Substitute School Monitor
Katilynne Sarnowski
Carol Terwilliger
b. Placement of Children with Disabilities
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions
Warrants: #14 $147,306.11
#15 $112,474.10
#16 $146,055.79
#27 $787,318.89
#29 $505,424.51
#30 $124,364.76
d. Budget Transfers
17. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.