Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the District Office in said district on January 13, 2003.

 

President of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Conlon, Magruder, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hinrichs, District Treasurer Nolie, District Clerk Galivan

 

Excused:     Carpenter

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

None.

 

Field Study Committee Interim Report – Tom Bried

 

Superintendent Marcelle introduced Physical Education Director, Tom Bried, who was on hand to present the Board of Education with the Field Study Committee Report.  This report was based on recommendations from Field Study Committee members regarding Scotia-Glenville’s athletic fields and facilities.   Some of the recommendations for 2003-04 included:

 

·      Temporary scaffolding for the 2003 football season.

·      New Lawn Mower - $50,000.

·      Fulltime Groundsman - $42,000.

·      Paint Lining Machine - $4,000.

·      Summer help (4) - $16,000.

·      Portable Bleachers – 5 tier x 21’ section – seats 70 = $4,500 ( 8 = $36,000)

·      New Football Goal Posts - $5,000.

·      Mobile Scorers Booth

·      Outside Storage Area (Rental)

 

The Board agreed to take this information under review for the 2003-04 budget.

 

Discussion:  Board of Education Policy Review

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board of Education with three options regarding assistance for Scotia-Glenville in the Board of Education Policy Review.  They were as follows:

 

1.    NYSSBA

2.    Area One BOCES

3.    Attorney

 

                        After a brief discussion, Superintendent Marcelle and the Board of Education decided that the best option would be to go with the School District’s Attorney.

 

Discussion:  2003-2004 Budget Calendar

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board of Education with a draft copy of the 2003-2004 Budget Calendar.  The Board members discussed the calendar and agreed that they would like to keep the dates flexible.

 

Approve Change Orders to Construction Project

 

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve the Change Orders noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same: (The Change Orders are contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

Contractor                                            Change Order                 Amount

       DiGesare Mechanical, Inc.                               #4-4                                   ($124)

       DiGesare Mechanical, Inc.                               #4-5                               ($4,581)

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-18                            $2,083.50

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-19                            ($554.50)

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-20                            ($554.50)

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-21                            ($56.50)

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-22                                 $6,150

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-23                                 $6,614

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-24                                 $8,201

       Bast Hatfield, Inc.                                               #2-25                                 $2,582

       East Coast Haz Mat Removal, Inc.                  #1-4                                   ($604)

       Schenectady Hardware and Electric              #22-22                              ($3,972)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

The Board of Education was reminded that the State Legislative breakfast will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2003.  Ms. Carbone reminded Board Members that the PTA Founder’s Day Dinner will be held at the Glen Sanders Mansion on Tuesday, February 04, 2003

 

Report of Superintendent

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following items under Staffing  

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)   The change in the 2002-2003 annual salary for Julie L. Mullen, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School) from $35,748 (Step 1 + M + 24) to $34,364 (Step 1 + 32).

 

              2)   The following as substitutes for the Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant position for the 2002-2003 school year:

 

                             Michael Turgeon

                             Mark Gatta  

 

                             and, further,

 

                     Elizabeth Bried, 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)   The the following additions to the substitute lists noted below for the 2002-2003 school year.  These appointments are conditioned on the school district’s receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law §3035.

 

                             School Monitor Substitute

                             Jacqueline P. Klehn

 

                             Teacher Aide Substitute

                             Jane Zieniuk

 

              4)   The part-time appointments of the following as Student AV Workers (Senior High School) for the 2002-2003 school year, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the rate of $6.40/hour:

      

                             Kevin Guzewich

                             Nathaniel Webster

                             Andrew Walsh

      

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

routine Business

 

a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on December 11, 13, 16, and 19, 2002; January 2, 6, 7, 8; and Informed Consent and Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.         Minutes

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education accept the following Minutes for December, 2002:

 

       Regular Meeting – December 9, 2002

              Special Meeting – December 16, 2002 (with corrections)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.      Treasurer’s Report:  November 2002  

 

President  Ahnert noted receipt of the Treasurer’s report for November 2002.  (The report is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

d.      Warrants :  #18 - $177,525.81, #19 - $826,582.07, #20 - $330,777.64

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of the above Warrants. (The warrants are contained as Appendix C to these minutes.

 

Other Business

 

·      Mr. Marcelle and the Board Members discussed February PTA Meeting Dates.

 

·      Mr. Marcelle reminded the Board that the next meeting of the Board of Education will be held in the Library Media Center at Lincoln Elementary School.  Prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting, the Board will meet and be given a tour of the school.

 

·      Mr. Marcelle noted the Budget Transfers Revenue Report included in the Board packet.

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:25 p.m.

 

Mr. Marcelle reviewed the timeline of the performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.

 

MOVED by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned. 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk