SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, September 10, 2007
6:15 PM - Executive Session
7:00 PM Ð Open Session
Middle School Cafeteria
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. Opening of School Update
5. Discussion: Class Size Guidelines
6. Discussion: Board of Education Members' Participation on District Committees
7. Memorandum of Agreement to Modify the Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association School Aides & Monitors Unit
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated September 10, 2007, modifying the Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association School Aides & Monitors Unit, to provide for direct deposit for the School Aides and Monitors, Article XV - Miscellaneous Provisions - #7, as submitted.
8. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
9. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Colleen Organ from her position as part-time Social Studies Teacher (20%) and part-time Teaching Assistant (80%), effective c.o.b. September 10, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Helen N. Weisgerber, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeffrey Wright, Modified Assistant Football Coach, effective September 1, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.
d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amanda Hungerschafer, Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services), effective c.o.b. September 21, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.
e. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Susan Gracz, Physical Education Teacher (Senior High School/Sacandaga Elementary School), effective on/about February 25, 2008 through on/about January 28, 2009.
f. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Melinda Zarnoch, LPN (Senior High School, effective August 31, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.
10. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in effective date of the probationary appointment of Joel Richardson, Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Chairperson of Committee on Special Education) (Districtwide), from effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 to effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009, with no change in 2007-2008 annual salary.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in effective date of the probationary appointment of Lisa M. Coons as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Senior High School), from effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009, to effective September 17, 2007 through September 16, 2009, with no change in 2007-2008 annual salary.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Andrew Krakat as Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 10, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $7,530.80 (Step 1, +M, +2, 20%) and further approve the part-time appointment of Andrew Krakat as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 10, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $13,943 (Step 1, 5.5 hours/day). Mr. Krakat has initial teaching certification.
4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Rebecca M. Rosen as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,745 (Step 1). Ms. Rosen has initial teaching certification pending. 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 appointment of Joan Cipriano as Coordinator of the Substitute Registry for the 2007-2008 school year, at a salary of $13,119.
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cynthia Shipley as Director of Continuing Education for the 2007-2008 school year, at a salary of $5,034.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $14,046 for Bruce Kohout, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), as Coordinator of the Governor's Initiative for Voluntary Excellence (GIVE) Program, effective for the 2007-2008 school year.
8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised 2007-2008 salary for Susan Caldwell, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), from $8.60/hour (31.75 hours/week) to $8.65/hour (31.75 hours/week), effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Simone Passera as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 5, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.76/hour (31.75 hours/week). 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.
10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cristie Boland as Teacher Aide ((Middle School), effective September 5, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (35 hours/week). 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.
11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2007-2008 Salary/Assignment Lists, as submitted.
Teacher Aides
School Monitors
12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2007-2008 school year:
Drama Club
Deborah May Senior High - Fall Play Director/Producer $1365
13) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Substitute Lists and Tutor List for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute Teaching Assistants
Substitute Teacher Aides
Buildings and Grounds Substitutes
Substitute Clerical Workers
Substitute School Monitors
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Fitness Center Substitutes
Tutor List
11. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Board of Education Meeting Minutes: August 13, 2007 Regular Meeting
August 27, 2007 Special Meeting
c. Warrants
#4 $ 22,874.53
#5 $ 7,993.33
#6 $ 43,406.91
#9 $921,535.61
12. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.