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 17, 2003.
President
of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 6:30 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, Margaret Huff
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn
into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session
at 6:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:05 p.m.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Mr.
Ahnert, President of the Board of Education extended the privilege of the floor
for anyone who had any comments about topics other than the budget. None.
2003-2004
Budget Community Forum
Mr.
Ahnert welcomed everyone in attendance.
Mr. Ahnert then reviewed the budget process. He outlined several factors that are impacting the 2003-2004
budget including salaries, contractual costs, benefits and the increase in
utilities. Mr. Ahnert outlined
additional T.O. needed in grades K-12 in order to meet new state mandates in
the areas of AIS and Special Education.
Mr. Ahnert then discussed the effect of the Governor’s aid
proposal on the school district and the budget. Mr. Ahnert referred to the contingency budget fact sheet and
discussed how variables such as state aid, changes in property assessments,
increases in utilities and health insurance premiums will affect the final tax
rate. Mr. Ahnert concluded by
saying that that the key decision
the Board has to make is to decide on a fair tax rate for the community that
will still provide children with the programs they need.
Several
members of the community, students and faculty expressed opinions on the budget
and the potential tax increase.
Discussion: 2003-2004 Budget
Superintendent Marcelle presented the
Board with a revised spreadsheet outlining program cuts, the proposed savings
they would generate, along with the possible consequences of the cuts. The Board then discussed these
cuts. Mrs. Bradley was not in
favor of cutting modified and JV sports and she felt Advance Placement classes
were essential. Mrs. Smith
discussed fees for certain sports.
Mr. Magruder asked for a detailed breakout of teacher cuts and information
on the savings involved in eliminating the one-mile radius bus run. Ms. Carbone said she didn’t want
to see Adult Education taken out of the budget. Mr. Carpenter didn’t want to see staff development
cut. Mr. Conlon had questions
regarding the elimination of the Academic Head for Math position. Mr. Ahnert discussed the importance of
making the cuts stick.
Resolution: School Bus Purchase and Maintenance
Vehicle Proposition
MOVED by Carbone that the
Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 17, 2003, regarding the
school bus purchase and maintenance vehicle proposition in the amount of
$316,678 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election. (The
Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Legal
Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote
MOVED by Conlon that the
Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of Annual District Election and
Budget Vote, as submitted.
(The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Magruder that the
Board of Education approve the Professional Development Plan (PDP), as
submitted. (The Resolution is
contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Bradley that the
Board of Education approve the following items under Communications and
Staffing:
COMMUNICATIONS
a.
The request to
extend the unpaid leave of absence of Amy M. Hart, School Psychologist
(Glendaal and Glen-Worden Schools), for childcare purposes, effective September
1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
(The letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)
b.
The letter of
resignation of Bernard Torres, Lead Cleaner (Sacandaga School), effective
c.o.b. March 14, 2003, in order for him to accept his new position of
Custodian-Night (2nd shift). (The letter is contained as Appendix E to these
minutes.)
routine
Business
a.
Staffing
1) The supplemental payment of
$12.75/day for Cathy L. Stealey, per diem substitute Guidance Counselor (Senior
High), effective March 11, 2003 through April 15, 2003, for each full day of
service. Ms. Stealey has
provisional 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.
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 26, 27; March 3, 4, and 6 and
Informed Consent and Left District.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Other
Business
·
The Board discussed
upcoming PTA meeting dates and a meet the candidate night scheduled for April
8, 2003.
·
Superintendent Marcelle
reminded the Board that the next meeting will be held on March 24, 2003 and
will include the third Budget Community Forum. Mr. Carpenter suggested meeting in the Middle School
Auditorium next week and the Board agreed.
·
Superintendent Marcelle
reminded the Board that there would be a meeting with Assemblyman Tedisco on
Friday, March 21, 2003 at 4 p.m.
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 9:40 p.m. and returned to
Open Session at 9:53 p.m.
MOVED
by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The
meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
__________________________
Amanda
Galivan, District Clerk