SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, January 11, 2010

Executive Session – 6:00 PM

Open Session - 7:00 PM

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.    Presentation: Mosaic Associates Architects

 

5.    Accept Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance (2^nd)           Projection for 2009-2010 Fiscal Year

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Budget              Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance (2^nd) Projection for 2009-              2010, as submitted.

 

6.    Discussion: Carry Forward Budget 2010-2011

 

7.    Discussion: Appropriating Savings on July 2009 Borrowing for Purchase of New School Buses

 

8.    Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2009-2010

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for the 2009-2010 school year, as follows:

 

       Regular Education:

       Grades K-6               $8,309

       Grades 7 -12            $7,331

 

       Charges for students with disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:

       Grades K-6               $23,179

       Grades 7-12             $22,201

 

9.    Resolution: Appropriate Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds and Amend the 2009-2010 Budget

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution,        dated January 11, 2010, to appropriate Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds and Amend the        2009-2010 Budget, as submitted.

 

10.  Resolution: Accept Donation from the American Chemical Society

 

       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution,        dated January 11, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of $250 from the American       Chemical Society to Glen-Worden Elementary School, to be used for the purchase of a       camera to enhance Science instruction, as submitted.

 

11.  Communications

 

       a.    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of          resignation of Jodi Costello, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective January 4,              2010, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

12.  Reports/Updates: CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA/Audit Committee/Board of      Education   Policy Committee/Building Project Update              

 

13.  Routine Business

 

       a.    Tenure

 

1)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in effective date of the tenure appointment of Joel Richardson as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) from July 1, 2009 to September 1, 2009.

 

       b.    Staffing

 

            1)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the            regular substitute appointment of David M. McLear as Elementary Teacher (Glen-             Worden Elementary School), effective January 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010,         with 2009-2010 annual salary to be at the rate of $41,671 (Step 2 +M). Mr. McLear           has initial certification.

 

2)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Debbie Ripchick as Literacy Coach (Sacandaga and Lincoln Elementary Schools), effective January 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $24,400. Mrs. Ripchick has professional certification.

 

3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Debra LeFleche as Typist (10 month clerical) (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective January 12, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $11.75/hour, 4 hours/day. 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.

 

              4)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the                 revised re-assignment of Judith Burbank from School Monitor (Senior                  High School) 5.25 hours/day, with 2009-2010 salary at the rate of                      $9.00/hour to School Monitor (Senior High School) 7.0 hours/day,                          with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour, effective                        December 15, 2009.

 

              5)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the                following additional stipend for the 2009-2010 school year, effective January 12,                       2010:

 

                      Mentor

                      Claire McDermott           $600

 

6)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Catherine Cawley as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective January 12 , 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $16.32/hour, 4.5 hours/day.

 

7)   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes and tutor for the 2009-2010 school year:

 

       Substitute Teacher

       Suzanne Bachner                                        Michelle Marshall

       Cheryl Bianconi                                           Kimberly Minear

       Katherine Bridegroom                                Chris Moran     

       Katelyn Caddell                                           Kerry Piaggionel

       Peter Cameron                                            Valerie Pickering

       Tia Corniel                                                    Michael Silver

       Cheryl Cufari                                                Denise Subik

       Kevin DeMassio                                          Elizabeth Tarantelli

       Kelly Flora                                                     Michael Tomaino    

       Amy Fuller-Sullivan                                     Renee Unser

       Mark Gatta, Jr.                                              Shalini Varma

       Melissa Guiry                                               Amanda Weires

       Charles Heimerdinger                        .     

       Christopher Herron

       Valerie Krawczyk                                         

       Elena Kulikova                                            

       Elizabeth Laura                                           

      

       Substitute Teaching Assistant

       Suzanne Bachner

       Cheryl Bianconi

       Katelyn Caddell

       Lynn Conti

       Brittni Doyle

       Chris Moran

       Elizabeth Tarantelli

       Michael Tomaino

       Renee Unser

 

       Tutor

       Christopher Herron

 

       Substitute Teacher Aide

       Amy Cremo

       Morgan Montanye

 

       Substitute School Bus Driver

       Frederick Bleser

 

       Substitute School Monitor

       Trisha M. Natalie

      

       Substitute Cleaner

       Gabriel Neander

 

8)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the       following fall coaching appointments for 2010-2011:

 

                     Football

                     Varsity          *Carmen M. DePoalo    Step 5   -0-                 Effective January 12,                                                                                                                                         2010 through August                                                                                                                                15, 2010

                     Varsity          *Carmen M. DePoalo    Step 5   $5,622         Effective August 16,                                                                                                              2010

       *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.

 

                     Field Hockey

                     Varsity          Lisa Snyder                     Step 5         -0-         Effective January 12, 2010

                                                                                                                   through August 15, 2010

              Varsity          Lisa Snyder                     Step 5          $4,164  Effective August 16, 2010

 

c.   Placements of Children with Disabilities

 

d.   Minutes:      December 14, 2009       Regular Meeting    

 

e. Treasurer’s Report: October 2009

 

f.    Budget Transfers

 

g.     Internal Claims Auditor’s Reports/Warrants:

 

              Warrant :      #11            $1,009,697.44

                                   #12            $1,059,138.31

                                    #13            $1,018,272.10

                                   #14            $1,072,547.13

                                   #21            $1,338,383.92

                                   #24            $   410,291.12

 

h.   Bids

 

1)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for      physical education equipment and supplies (Items #134 - #143) to various bidders on an item by item basis, as per attached Bid Summary.

 

14. Other Business

       The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to    personnel and/or negotiations.