SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, February 22, 2010
7:00 PM - Open Session
Library Media Center
Middle School
Scotia-Glenville Mission Statement
The Scotia-Glenville Central School District is committed to providing an environment which allows students to realize their full potential and thus prepares them for life in an ever-changing world. In the tradition of excellence, Board of Education, administration, staff, parents, business and community members will continue to ensure that our educational system fulfills the needs of our students.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, 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 “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.
4. Curriculum Report: Professional Learning Communities; Capturing Kids Hearts; Responsive Classroom – Principals and Staff Members
5. Budget Update: Status Report
6. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Sacandaga Elementary School Fifth Graders to Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education Center, Claryville, New York, September 13, 2010 - September 15, 2010
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Sacandaga Elementary School Fifth Graders and chaperones to attend the Environmental Educational Program at the Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education Center, Claryville, New York, from September 13, 2010 through September 15, 2010.
7. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Target
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 22, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of $400 from Target, to be used by the second grade class of Lincoln Elementary School to attend Proctors Theater, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Anne B. Sterman
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 22, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of a LeBlanc clarinet from Anne B. Sterman, to be used by the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Music program, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Cooperative Bidding -- Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Schenectady County School Districts for Purchase of 2010-2011 Remanufactured Toner Cartridges and Duplicating Paper
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 22, 2010, for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to participate with Schenectady County School Districts in the joint bidding for Remanufactured Toner Cartridges and Duplicating Paper for the 2010-2011 school year, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Donation of Scotia-Glenville Central School District Used Fitness Equipment to Schenectady Christian School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District approve the list of used fitness equipment for donation to the Schenectady Christian School, valued at approximately $918.61, and authorize the donation of same, as submitted.
11. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Tracy Lanni, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. February 12, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Richard Pross, Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective February 16, 2010, with appreciation for his service to the district.
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the reassignment of Glenn C. Neander, Cleaner, from the Senior High School to the Middle School, effective February 23, 2010, with no change in current hours/rate of pay.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2009-2010 school year.
Jasmina Bajraktarevic *Angela Hale
Brian Banks Paul Kisseloff
Amy Bremser Jaclyn Mungari
Kristy Ford
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Sara Alpy
Amy Bremser
*Angela Hale
Paul Kisseloff
Jaclyn Mungari
Substitute Teacher Aide
Mark Kent
Tutor
*Deborah Gwinn
*Angela Hale
Paul Kisseloff
Jaclyn Mungari
*This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 spring coaching appointments for 2009-2010:
Baseball
Varsity John Striffler Step 10 $4,798
Varsity Assistant Lawrence Post -0- -0-
Junior Varsity James Haver Step 5 $3,477
Junior Varsity Assistant Mickey O’Connor -0- -0-
Modified Damian Croucher Step 5 $3,260
Modified Thomas Tamma Step 10 $3,598
Lacrosse – Girls
Varsity Mark Gatta Step 10 $4,127
Junior Varsity Jennifer Rajczak Step 3 $2,428
Modified Kathryn Steadwell Step 2 $1,903
Lacrosse – Boys
Varsity Darren VanHeusen Step 10 (70%) $3,593
Varsity Assistant Brett Campbell Step 10 (30%) $1,540
Junior Varsity Robert Gula Step 5 $3,882
Junior Varsity Assistant Frank Leffler -0- -0-
Junior Varsity Assistant Peter Rings -0- -0-
Modified Robert Leto Step 3 $2,650
Softball
Varsity Christopher Crounse Step 10 $4,798
Varsity Assistant William Thwaits -0- -0-
Junior Varsity Eric McNulty Step 2 $2,529
Modified James Swab Step 4 $3,260
Tennis- Boys
Varsity Geoffrey Olson Step 10 $3,347
Modified David Gildersleeve Step 3 $1,723
Outdoor Track
Varsity Head Coach James Krogh Step 10 $5,468
Varsity Assistant (B) Ronald Cameron Step 10 $4,374
Varsity Assistant (G) Joseph Malone Step 3 $3,216
Varsity Assistant TBA -- --
Modified TBA -- --
Modified Stephanie St. Pierre Step 2 $2,522
Fitness Center Kevin Warren Step 2 $2,938
13. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Warrants
Warrant #35 $511,652.51
14. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.