SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, March 22, 2010
Audit Committee Meeting Š 6:15 PM
Budget Work Session Š Open to the Public Š 6:30 PM
Open Session- 7:00 PM
Cafeteria
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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Presentation: Review of Building Proposition Construction Schedule Š B.A.C.S., LLC
5. Curriculum Report: OPAL Update -- Maureen Long (Director of Curriculum & Instruction), Maria Maynard and Cily Rueda (OPAL/Scotia Scholars Teachers)
6. Resolution: School Bus Purchase Proposition
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 22, 2010, regarding the school bus purchase proposition in the amount of $295,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election.
7. Resolution: Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote of Propositions
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of the Annual District Election and Budget Vote of Propositions, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2009-2010 School Tax Rolls
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 22, 2010, to withdraw and amend the 2009-2010 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
9. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville AdministratorsÕ Association (SGAA)
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville AdministratorsÕ Association (SGAA), dated March 22, 2010, as submitted.
10. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Professional Registered Nurses Association (S- GPRNA)
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Professional Registered Nurses Association (S-GPRNA), dated March 22, 2010, as submitted.
11. Approve the Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the American Red Cross Concerning the Use of Scotia-Glenville Central School District Facilities by the American Red Cross
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the American Red Cross, as submitted, Concerning the Use of Scotia-Glenville Central School District Facilities by the American Red Cross, as deemed necessary, and authorize the President of the Board to execute such Agreement.
12. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Mr. and Mrs. Phillips
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 22, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of a Rosetta Stone Chinese Program from Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Phillips, to be used at the Middle School, as submitted.
13. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Rotary Club of Glenville
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 22, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of 198 WebsterÕs Dictionaries and 203 WebsterÕs Thesauri from the Rotary Club of Glenville, as submitted.
14. Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Middle School 8th Grade Science Club to Boston/Plymouth, Massachusetts, May 21, 2010 - May 22, 2010
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Middle School 8th Grade Science Club and chaperones to Boston/Plymouth, Massachusetts, from May 21, 2010 to May 22, 2010, at no expense to the district.
15. Communications
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Donna Cooke, School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. March 19, 2010, with appreciation of her service to the district.
16. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2009-2010:
Spring Music Director Š Senior High
Allison J. Atchley $1,194
Spring Orchestra Director
Jessica Crisci $309
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following appointments of occasional student AV workers, at the rate of $7.73/hour, for the 2009-2010 school year:
Occasional Student AV Workers
Kyle Coombs
Matthew Radom
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Mary Mantica, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), from 1.67 hours/day to 2.67 hours/day, effective March 23, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Brandy Taylor as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective March 23, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009- 2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (1.67 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) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional spring coaching appointments for the 2009-2010 school year:
Baseball
Varsity *Joseph Marcello Step 0 -0-
*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.
Track
Modified Lisa Forshey Step 3 $2,814
Softball
Modified Colleen Horan Step 2 $2,371
Lacrosse (Boys)
Modified Joseph Carmola Step 0 -0-
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of James Swab, Modified Softball Coach, for 2009-2010, from Step 4 to Step 5, with no change in current pay rate.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the
following additional substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teachers
Maria Muller
Karoline Trela
Bryan Yager
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Karoline Trela
b. Placement of Students with Disabilities
c. Bids
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for an exterior electronic message sign to Olson Sign Company, as per the attached Bid Summary.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for a 2010 Transit Connect Van XL to Metro Ford Sales, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.
17. Other Business
If not completed, the Board will continue its budget session.
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
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