SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, July 27, 2009
Executive Session Š 6:15 PM
Open Session - 7:00 PM
District Office
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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Adopt the 2009-2010 District Goal Strategies
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2009-2010 District Goal Strategies, as submitted.
5. Discussion: 2009-2010 Board of Education Goals
6. Update: Kindergarten Enrollment
7. Discussion: Plan to Reduce Taxation on Village Well Property
8. Advanced Therapy: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve contracting for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2009-2010 school year, as submitted.
9. Adopt the Policy Statement for 2009-2010 Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy Statement and authorize the School Board President to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.
10. Adopt the Textbook Galeria de Arte y Vida
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for the UHS Spanish course at the high school:
Galeria de Arte y Vida Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 1997)
11. Board of Education Policy Review
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the deletion of the following Board Policy, as submitted:
2150 Unexpired Term Fulfillment
12. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Emily C. Juda, Art Teacher, effective July 15, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Susan Piehler, School Nurse (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective July 24, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Lauren Scavullo, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), effective on/about December 14, 2009 through February 12, 2010
13. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Alternates for the 2008-2009 secondary summer school session:
Alternate Teachers
Rebecca Ayers
Denise Brocci
Stephen Colon
Tammy Cowin
Jennifer Drohan
David Gildersleeve
Michelle Kudzin
Sheryl Matthews
Helen Phillips
Kerry Piaggone
Stephanie St. Pierre
Alexandra Tarantelli
James (Rick) Warren
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional appointment for summer Special Education positions for the 2008-2009 Extended School Year Program:
Special Instruction and Related Services Š 7/6/09 - 8/14/09
Alternate Teacher
Cynthia Steadwell
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of employees in the Transportation Department for the 2008-2009 summer school session, as submitted:
School Bus Drivers
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Teacher Aides
Substitute Teacher Aides
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Bonnie Myers as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012, with 2009-2010 annual salary to be at the rate of $19,578.44 (Step 2). Ms. Myers has Level III Teaching Assistant certification.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for 2009-2010:
a) Publication Advisors
Middle School Yearbook Melissa Bobo $800.50
Debra Collins $800.50
b) Student Council Advisors
Middle School Molly Irvine $624.50
David Gildersleeve $624.50
c) AV Coordinator
Middle School Sarah Hunt $1,249
d) Other
1) National Honor Society
Middle School Aimee Cusack $285.50
Kristy Brooks $285.50
2) Ski Club Š Middle School Sharon Fellner $634.00
3) Teen Town Š Middle School Š Paid through Teen Town Extra-Curricular Club
Director Rebecca Ayers
Co-Director Diana Myers
Chaperones Maureen Matthews
Teresa Smith
Susan Hoefer
John Hoefer
e) Drama Club
Middle School Advisor/Director Pamela Bemis $1,044
f) SADD
Middle School Kevin Warren No stipend
Pamela Lyle No stipend
g) 8th Grade Science Club
Middle School Sheryl Matthews No stipend
Corinna DuCharme No stipend
h) 8th Grade Club
Middle School Melissa Bobo No stipend
Sharyll Keller No stipend
i) 7th Grade Club
Middle School Brenda Coelho No stipend
j) Knitting Club Š Middle School Karen Darrow No stipend
k) MSBC Club Š Middle School Richard Putorti No stipend
l) Library Club Debra Collins No stipend
m) Science Bowl David Swain No stipend
n) GIVE Club Allen Calhoun No stipend
o) 8th Grade 4 Square Sharon Dereski No stipend
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Carie Field
b. Placement of Students with Disabilities
c. TreasurerÕs Report: June 2009
d. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions.
#28 $1,932,875.20
#29 $ 1,578.63
#51 $1,211,895.37
#54 $1,065,602.00
#1 $ 229,354.43
14. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.