SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, March 10, 2008
7:00 PM
Middle School Library Media Center
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Benedetto, 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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Curriculum Report: Special Education - Tony Albanese (Director of Pupil Personnel Services)
5. Budget Work Session: Non-Instructional and Instructional Program Š Elementary Schools
6. Request for Overnight Trip Š BoysÕ Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse Teams and Chaperones to Rochester/Syracuse/Utica, New York, April 18 Š 19, 2008
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the BoysÕ Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse Teams and Chaperones to Rochester/Syracuse/Utica, New York, April 18 - 19, 2008, at no expense to the district.
7. Request for Overnight Trip Š Glen-Worden Elementary SchoolÕs Odyssey of the Mind Team to State Competition, Binghamton, New York, March 28-29, 2008
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of Glen-Worden Elementary SchoolÕs Odyssey of the Mind Team and chaperones to State Competition, Binghamton, New York, March 28-29, 2008.
8. Adopt the Textbook: The Human Body Book
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following book for use in the Senior High School Fundamentals of Medicine and Diagnosis course:
The Human Body Book Š An illustrated guide to its structure, function and disorders Š McGraw Hill, 2008
9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 10, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the purchase of a display screen for the Glendaal Elementary School.
10. Approve the Contract Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Community Development Resources, LLC, PMB 174, for the 2007-2008 School Year
SuperintendentÕs 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.
11. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Patricia A. Gibbons, School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. March 14, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Gregory Restina, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 28, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Nancy Piria-Harkins, Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
12. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional spring coaching appointments for 2007-2008:
Fitness Center Coach
Susan Davenport Step 1 Š 50% $1236
Mark Mortensen Step 1 Š 50% $1236
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointment for 2008-2009
Soccer - Boys
Varsity *Christopher Bailey Step 10 $5037
*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) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute Teachers
Anique Williams-Burpee
Eileen Johnson
Sara LaFountain
*Gina Nielsen
Thea Yurkewecz
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Eileen Johnson
Sara LaFountain
Ann Shattuck
Clerical Substitute
Ann Shattuck
*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.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Michelle Duquette, School Bus Driver, from 4.25 hours/day to 4.50 hours/day, effective January 28, 2008, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
13. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting February 11, 2008
Special Meeting February 25, 2008
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions
Warrants: #18 $141,610.52
#19 $ 12,523.40
#33 $302,471.22
#35 $969,983.96
d. Budget Transfers
14. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
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