Regular Meeting Minutes
A
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School in said district
on March 10, 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, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hodgins, District Treasurer Nolie, District Clerk Galivan
Excused: Carpenter
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Jerry Moore, 122 Jay Street, commented on the tax
rate, the budget postcard, and teacher salaries
2003-2004 Budget Community Forum
Mr.
Ahnert, President of the Board of Education, welcomed everyone in attendance. He explained the format for the budget
community forum and reviewed the budget process. Mr. Ahnert reviewed the variables that are affecting the
2003-2004 budget. He outlined the increases in T.O. that are necessary in the
Elementary, Secondary, and Grades 9-12 in order to meet state mandates. Mr.
Ahnert also explained the effect of the Governor’s Aid proposal on the
Scotia-Glenville Central School District. He then explained that in the event of two budget
defeats, a contingent budget would have to be adopted by the Board of
Education. Mr. Ahnert then took
questions and comments from community members, students and faculty members who
were present.
Several
students and members of the community made comments regarding the budget and
the effect the tax increase and program cuts would have on them.
Budget
Review: Central Services,
Transportation, Interfund Transfers, Community Services, Employee Benefits,
Debt Service, Revenues, Adoption of Bus Purchase Proposition
Superi District
Treasurer Dorothy Nolie reviewed the 2002-2003 Budget in the areas of Central
Services, Transportation, Interfund Transfers, Community Services, Employee
Benefits, Debt Service, Revenues, and the Adoption of Bus Purchase Proposition. Mrs. Nolie also explained the effect a
contingent budget would have in these areas.
Building and Grounds Supervisor Jim
Rodecker presented information on the Central Services budget for
2003-2004. He presented items for
consideration in three categories:
1.
Health and Safety
– items that are mandated or of a health and safety nature.
2.
Priority 1 –
items that should be addressed if funds permit.
3.
Priority 2 –
carryover items which have yet to be funded over the years and need to be.
Transportation
Supervisor Dave Van Schaick presented information regarding the
District’s transportation situation for 2003-2004. Mr. Van Schaick outlined budgetary
increases needed in the areas of Equipment, Supplies, Personnel, and Contracts. Mr. Van Schaick also presented the
Board with a Vehicle and Truck Report, which contained information on the
condition of the district’s maintenance vehicles.
Discussion: 2002-2003 Spending Freeze
The Board discussed the 2002-2003
spending freeze. Mrs. Nolie
referred to a memo outlining the steps the district has taken regarding current
year expenditures in the areas of Technology, staff development, Building and
Grounds, and Administration.
Discussion: Budget Propositions
The Board discussed the possibility
of adding a proposition to the budget for the purchase of new busses for the
district. Mrs. Nolie believes that
the district can make a proposition contingent upon the main budget passing and
reminded the Board the proposition needs to be part of the legal ad for the
vote.
Professional
Development Plan - Carol Hodgins,
Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Interim Director of Curriculum and
Instruction, Carol Hodgins was present to review the Professional Development
Plan. Mrs. Hodgins noted that the
committee made very few changes to this year’s plan, instead focusing on
next year’s plan which must include two new significant components: A
mentoring plan for new teachers and a ‘175 hours’ requirement for
newly-certified teachers. (The
Professional Development Plan is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
Resolution: Participation in Cooperative Bid with
the Burnt-Hills Ballston Lake School District in the Purchase of Duplicating
Paper Supplies
MOVED by Magruder that the Board of
Education adopt the Resolution as prescribed by the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake
School District for eligibility to participate in a cooperative bid for
duplicating paper supplies, as submitted.
(The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/Legislative
Liaison/PTA Reports
Mr. Magrader encouraged
Board members to visit NYSSBA’s website. He said it has valuable information. Mrs. Carbone is setting up a meeting
with Assemblyman Tedisco to discuss the budget situation. Mr. Marcelle will be attending the
upcoming Legislative Breakfast at the State Capitol on March 20, 2003. The PTA council will be meeting March
26, 2003.
MOVED
by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the following items under
Communications and Staffing:
COMMUNICATIONS
a.
The letter of
resignation of Joseph F. Kavanaugh, Academic Head for Mathematics, effective
c.o.b. June 30, 2003, in order for him to accept his new position of Director
of Curriculum and Instruction..
(The letter is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
b.
The letter of
resignation of Stephen D. Smith, part-time cleaner (Sacandaga School),
effective c.o.b. March 14, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the
district. (The letter is contained
as Appendix D to these minutes.)
c.
The letter of
resignation of Linda Shipley, School Monitor (Lincoln School), effective c.o.b.
March 12, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix E
to these minutes.)
d.
The request for an
unpaid leave of absence for James D. Rice, cleaner (Glen-Worden School),
effective January 24, 2003 through March 6, 2003. (The letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)
e.
The letter of
resignation of Lori Kling, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b.
February 28, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district. .
(The letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) The probationary appointment of
Joseph F. Kavanaugh as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, effective July
1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of
$98,000. Mr. Kavanaugh has
permanent certification.
2) The following
supplemental appointment for 2002-2003:
Art Club Advisor – Senior High
Stephanie Dimopoulos $752
3) Approve the following coaching appointments for
2002-2003:
Lacrosse
Girls’ Junior Varsity Bridget Weise Step
1 $1,409
Outdoor
Track
Varsity Assistant Peter
Guare -0-
Modified Michael
Proper Step
1 $1,831
Softball
Varsity
Assistant Jason
Goldberg -0-
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) The part-time appointment of Kerri DeMasi as School
Monitor (Glendaal School), effective March 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003, with
2002-2003 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.30 (1 hour 40 minutes/day).
5) The increase in assignment of Debra Gesek, School
Monitor (Glendaal School) from 1.75 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day, effective
March 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003, with no change in her current rate of
pay.
6) The increase in assignment of Helen Weisgerber, School
Monitor (Glendaal School) from 2.75 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day, effective
March 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003, with no change in her current rate of
pay.
7) The probationary appointment of Bernard Torres as
Custodian–Night (second shift), effective March 17, 2003, in accordance
with Civil Service regulations, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the annual rate
of $29,016 (Step 1, $13.95/hour).
8) The following lists of additional substitutes for
2002-2003:
School
Bus Driver Substitute
Lori
Kling
Clerical
Substitute
Claudia
May
(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: 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 February 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 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:
Special Meeting – February 5, 2003
Regular
Meeting – February 10, 2003
Special
Meeting – February 24, 2003
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c.
Extraclassroom
Activity Accounts
President
Ahnert noted receipt of the Extraclassroom Activity Account for January
2003. (The accounts are contained
as Appendix G to these minutes.)
Other
Business
·
Superintendent Marcelle
referred to a letter from Senator Farley and discussed setting up a meeting
with Senator Farley and Assemblyman Tedisco.
·
Superintendent Marcelle
discussed the Administrative Goals for 2002-2003.
·
The Board discussed the
naming of the Lincoln Library – the John Haher Library. Superintendent Marcelle will put
together a resolution. The Board
also discussed the possible naming of sports facilities.
·
Superintendent Marcelle
reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on March 17, 2003 in the
Auditorium at the Middle School.
This meeting will include Community Budget Forum.
MOVED by Magruder that the
Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of
personnel and/or negotiations.
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session
at 10:32 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:58 p.m.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
__________________________
Amanda
Galivan, District Clerk