SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, September 24, 2007
6:15 PM - Executive Session
7:00 PM - Open Session
Middle School Cafeteria
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Yagielski
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Curriculum Report: Family Room -- Joseph Kavanaugh (Director of Curriculum & Instruction), and Todd Salvesvold (Cornell Cooperative Extension)
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
ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
5. Discussion: 2006-2007 District Goals and Proposed 2007-2008 District Goals
6. Discussion: 2007-2008 Schedule of Curriculum Reports
7. Request for Overnight Field Trip - Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders to Camp Chingachgook - October 11-October 12, 2007
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from October 11-12, 2007.
8. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls - 2007-2008
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 24, 2007, to withdraw and amend the 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls - 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 24, 2007, to withdraw and amend the 2005 and 2006 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Appropriate Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds and Amend the 2007-2008 Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 24, 2007, to authorize the appropriation of Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds and amend the 2007-2008 budget, as submitted.
11. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeffrey Wright, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. September 14, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.
b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Simone Passera, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. September 14, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.
12. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Phyllis MacFee, School Monitor (Middle School) from 2.75 hours/day to .75 hours/day, effective September 4, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Patricia Gibbons as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 4, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.88 (2 hours/day).
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Debra Gesek, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), from 5.17 hours/day to 6.5/hours/day, effective September 25, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay.
4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Laureen Tessitore as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.50 (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.
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Patrick Quillinan, School Bus Driver (Transportation),
effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, from 4.25 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day, with no change in current rate of pay.
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Leah Zimmerman, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, from 4.25 hours/day to 4.5 hours/day, with no change in current rate of pay.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Deborah Miner as Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $16.47/hour (Step 1, 3 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.
8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Michelle Budka as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (Step 1, 4.5 hours/day).
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Michele Duquette as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (Step 1, 2 hours/day).
10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2007-2008 school year:
Senior High Store
Cynthia Steadwell Advisor $841 (70%)
Marianne Ille Co-Advisor $361 (30%)
11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
change in the following supplemental appointment for the 2007-2008 school year:
Student Council Advisor
from Middle School Wanda Colyer $1,143
to Middle School Wanda Colyer $ 571.50
Middle School Judith Corigliano $ 571.50
12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following substitute appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute Teacher
*Donna Ahnert
*Linda DeMaria-Rusnica
*Brittany Flanagan
*Sandra Garneau
*Allison Hamm
*Dawn Oliver
*Kelly Pennebaker
*Sheryl Schwaber
*Amy Swearinger
*Marilyn Therrien
*Susan Thompson
*Michael Tomaino
*Joelle West
Substitute Teaching Assistant
*Brittany Flanagan
Pamela Yagielski
*Kelly Pennebaker
*Marilyn Therrien
*Michael Tomaino
Substitute Teacher Aide
Grace DeMarco
Substitute School Monitor
*Tracy Briscoe
Substitute School Bus Driver
*Deborah Miner
Clerical Substitutes
Carol DiPace
Pamela Yagielski
*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.
13) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Naomi Torelli as Account Clerk Typist, in accordance with Civil Service requirements, effective September 25, 2007, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $12.50/hour (7.5 hours/day, 10 months, plus 5 summer days). *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.
b. Placement of Students with Disabilities
c. Treasurer's Report - July 2007
August 2007
d. Extra Classroom Activity Funds - June 2007
13. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.