SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, August 13, 2007
6:15 PM - Executive Session
7:00 PM Ð Open Session
District Office
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. Speakers are allowed three minutes during the privilege of the floor.
4. Resolution: Set 2007-2008 School Tax Rate
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution approving the 2007-2008 tax levy, as submitted.
5. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 13, 2007, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Class of 2007, as submitted.
6. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
7. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of JoNel Cusano, Typist (Glen-Worden School), effective c.o.b. July 20, 2007.
8. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Lisa M. Coons as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Senior High School) effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at $45,568 (Step 8 +M +6). Ms. Coons has provisional certification. 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.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kristy M. Brooks, as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), (Middle School) effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at $36,000 (Step 1). Ms. Brooks has initial certification.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Kelly Neiderer as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $36,567 (Step 1 +21). Ms. Neiderer has initial certification. 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) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Helen Phillips as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at the rate of $16,921.13 (Step 2, 6.5 hours/day). Ms. Phillips has provisional teacher certification.
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Addendum to the contract and the recommended 2007-2008 salary for David VanSchaick, Supervisor of Transportation (Management/Confidential), as submitted.
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 salary rate for supplemental service learning grant work, as submitted.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for each of the following teachers as Technology Specialists for the 2007-2008 school year:
Arlene Camp Sacandaga Elementary School
Elizabeth Farquhar Lincoln Elementary School
Marcia Smith Glen-Worden Elementary School
Patricia Roeser Glendaal Elementary School
Betty Fortna Middle School
8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional fall coaching appointment for 2007-2008:
Football
Varsity Head Michael Turgeon Step 5 $4,995
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in the following fall coaching appointment for 2007-2008:
Football
JV Assistant Frank Leffler from Step 5 $3,793 to Step 10 $4,187
10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments:
a) Publication Advisors
Middle School Yearbook Melissa Bobo $1,465
b) Student Council Advisor
Middle School Wanda Colyer $1,143
c) AV Coordinators - Middle School Debra Collins $ 571.50
Monica Statile $ 571.50
d) Other
1) National Honor Society - Pamela Lyle-Smith $ 261.50 Middle School Cynthia Markham $ 261.50
2) Ski Club Ð Middle School Lauren Lyons-Swift $ 290.00 Sharon Fellner $ 290.00
e) Drama Club
Middle School Advisor/Director Pamela Ruth $ 955.00
f) SADD
Middle School Vacant No stipend
Alyssa Moffre No stipend
g) 8th Grade Science Club Lauren Lyons-Swift No stipend
h) 8th Grade Club Melissa Bobo No stipend
Richard Putorti No stipend
11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in rate of pay for Michelle Budka, School Bus Driver for the 2006-2007 summer school session, from $12.2l/hour to $15.69/hour, effective July 2, 2007 through August 30, 2007.
12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following substitute for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute School Bus Driver
Misty M. Feulner
9. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: July 9, 2007 Annual Organization Meeting
July 9, 2007 Regular Meeting
July 23, 2007 Special Meeting
c. Warrants: General Fund #5 $142,967.58
#7 $899,456.43
Payroll #2 $24,791.26
#3 $19,994.13
d. Treasurer's Report: June 2007
e. Bid
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2007-2008 bid for a Ford F350 truck to Morris Ford Mercury, Inc., as per attached Bid Summary.
10. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.