Special Meeting Minutes
A
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Cafeteria at the Middle School in said district
on March 3, 2003.
President
of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hodgins, District Treasurer Nolie, District Clerk Galivan
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Emily
Peterson, of 233 Lark Street, a student at Sacandaga Elementary School, spoke
about the importance of Art class.
Andrew
Peterson, also of 233 Lark Street, a Middle School student, spoke about the
importance of Orchestra.
Contingency
Budget Presentation
Superintendent Marcelle presented the
contingency budget. He explained
that in the event of two budget defeats, a contingent budget would have to be
adopted by the Board of Education.
He then explained that under current legislation, the contingent budget
cap could only exceed last year’s budget by only $558,139. In order to reach this cap, he
explained, $2,163,782 would have to be cut from the current proposed budget.
Superintendent Marcelle then outlined the cuts that were under consideration if
this had to be accomplished today.
Reductions under consideration included cuts in K-5 classroom
instruction, 6-12 classroom instruction, as well as reductions in the Sports,
Transportation, and Building and Grounds Departments. He then outlined reductions considered, but not included at
this point. Superintendent
Marcelle concluded by saying that this is an unacceptable education plan.
Superintendent Marcelle then invited the
Board to comment. President Ahnert
noted the importance of parents and community members attending the four
upcoming Budget Community Forums.
Mr. Carpenter would like to reach a consensus on acceptable tax
increase. The Board agreed that
they would like feedback from the community.
Budget Review: Board of Education, Central
Administration, Finance and Staff, Special Items, BOCES, Interscholastic
Athletics, Textbooks, Tuition
Dorothy Nolie, District Treasurer,
outlined the budget in the areas of Board of Education, Central Administration,
Finance and Staff, Special Items, BOCES, Interscholastic Athletics, Textbooks
and Tuition. Mrs. Nolie presented
the estimated budget increase in these areas, as well as the reductions that
would be made in the event of a contingent budget.
Superintendent Marcelle introduced
the Physical Education Director Tom Bried, who presented the Board with a
summary of the effect a contingency budget would have on the Athletic
Department. Mr. Bried stressed the
importance of athletics and commented that they are an extension of the school
day. He thinks students may transfer out of district or drop out
if drastic cuts in the Athletic Department are made.
Revenue
Anticipation Note
MOVED by Carbone that the
Board of Education adopt the Revenue Anticipation Note Resolution, dated March
3, 2003, as submitted. (The
Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
routine
Business
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the
following items under staffing:
a.
Staffing
1) The probationary appointment of
Kimberlee Shartrand as Guidance Counselor (Senior High) effective April 16,
2003 through April 15, 2005, with 2002-2003 salary at the annual rate of
$50,714 (Step 13 + M + 32), plus Guidance Counselor supplement at the annual
rate of $2,600,
and
further,
approve
an additional rate of $962.50 (to be grant-funded), effective April 16, 2003
through June 30, 2003, for supplemental assignment of duties by the Guidance
Department Chairperson. Ms.
Shartrand has permanent certification. 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.
2)
The part-time
appointment of Borzens Williams as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School),
effective March 4, 2003 through June 30, 2003, with 2002-2003 salary to be at
the rate of $7.30/hour (8.75 hours/week).
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.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Placement
of Children with Disabilities
MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education accept the
Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Special Education at their meetings on February 11, 24, and 25; and Informed
Consent and Left District.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Other Business
·
Mr. Marcelle reminded
the Board of the BOCES Annual Meeting which will be held on April 2, 2003.
·
Mr. Marcelle reminded
the Board that the next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on March
10, 2003 in the Cafeteria in the Middle School and that Building and Grounds
Supervisor, Jim Rodecker and Transportation Supervisor Dave VanSchaick will be
on hand to present the Board with Budget Reviews in their areas.
MOVED
by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to
discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session
at 8:32 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:44 p.m.
MOVED by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
__________________________
Amanda
Galivan, District Clerk