Special Meeting Minutes
A
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Auditorium at the Middle School in said
district on March 24, 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
Mr.
Ahnert, President of the Board of Education asked if anyone would like to
address the Board about topics other than the budget. Brenda Gephardt, of 101 Wyatt Drive, voiced concerns over
the trip to France. Mr. Ahnert
noted that a discussion on field trips is on the agenda for tonight’s
meeting.
Jerry
Moore of 123 Jay Street commented on domestic field trips.
2003-2004
Budget Community Forum
Mr.
Ahnert welcomed everyone in attendance.
He explained the format for the budget community forum and reviewed the
budget process. Mr. Ahnert again
presented the 2003-2004 budget information presented at the last two
meetings. Mr. Ahnert also reported
that based on input from school and community members, the following areas have
been identified as priorities by the Board of Education:
·
Advanced Placement
Classes (SHS)
·
After school activities
and clubs
·
Library Media
Specialists
·
Team teaching (MS)
·
Interscholastic
athletics
Mr.
Ahnert noted that as $1,000,000 in budget reductions are considered, these
priority items may be reduced but will not be eliminated. Mr. Ahnert then turned the forum
over to Superintendent Marcelle, who referred to the updated Budget Summary
Sheet, which outlined possible reductions if 1,000,000 needs to be cut from the
budget. Superintendent Marcelle
outlined possible cuts in classroom instruction in K-12, as well as
non-instructional, Board of Education/District Office, and Athletics. Superintendent Marcelle also said the
final tax rate depends on how much state aid is restored when the state budget
is finalized.
Superintendent
Marcelle then welcomed questions and comments from the audience. Many community
members, students and faculty members made comments pertaining to the budget,
the tax rate and upcoming spring field trips.
Discussion: 2003-2004 Budget
The Board discussed the 2003-2004
budget. Mr. Ahnert referred to the
spreadsheet outlining program reductions, proposed savings and
recommendations. The Board discussed
the proposed reductions in classroom instruction and agreed that they would
accept this. The Board also
discussed the savings that would be realized by eliminating Transitional
Kindergarten, but agreed to support the program. The Board discussed the elimination of the Academic
Head of Math position, the recommended Physical Education reductions, and the
Fitness Center. The Board also
discussed the recommended elimination of the Elementary summer school program.
Discussion: Field Trips for the Remainder of the
2002-2003 School Year
The Board discussed the
upcoming domestic and international field trips. Superintendent. Marcelle explained that the High School
Students are scheduled for a trip to France on April 20, 2003. He said he would be holding a parent
meeting at the High School to discuss this. Superintendent Marcelle also noted upcoming trips to New
York City. After the Board
discussed the pros and cons of domestic travel, Ms. Carbone made a motion:
MOVED by Carbone that the
Board of Education cancel all trips to New York City for the next 3 weeks
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 5
Noes: 2
MOTION CARRIED
(Ahnert and Magruder voted
no)
Resolution: The John J. Haher Library Media Center
MOVED by Carbone that the
Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 24, 2003, regarding the
naming of The John J. Haher Library Media Center, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as
Appendix A to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Magruder that the
Board of Education approve the requests for the overnight trips of the 5th
graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, as follows (The Request is contained as Appendix B
to these minutes.)
Lincoln
School June
9 – June 11, 2003
Sacandaga
School June 11 – June 13, 2003
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
routine Business
MOVED by Conlon that the
Board of Education approve the following items under Staffing:
a.
Staffing
1) The part-time appointment of Ronald
Raffan as School Monitor (High School), effective March 25, 2003 through June
30, 2003, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.30 (3
hours/day).
2)
Terminate the
provisional appointment of Thomas McAuliffe as Maintenance Mechanic, and grant
him a probationary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil
Service regulations, effective March 18, 2003, with no change in 2002-2003 per
annum salary.
3)
Terminate the
provisional appointment of Donald Petersen as Maintenance Mechanic, and grant
him a probationary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil
Service regulations, effective March 18, 2003, with no change in 2002-2003 per
annum salary.
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 and Preschool Special Education at their meetings on March
10, 11, 12, 13, and 17; and Informed Consent and Left District.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c. Treasurer’s
Report
Mr. Ahnert noted receipt of the Treasurer’s
Report for January 2003. (The report is contained as Appendix C to these
minutes.)
Other
Business
·
Superintendent Marcelle
reminded the Board about the CAPSBA program which will be held April 9,
2003. Ms. Carbone will be
attending.
·
Superintendent Marcelle
reminded the Board that there would be an open house at Glendaal Elementary on
Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30-8:00.
·
The next Board of
Education meeting will be held on March 31, 2003 in the Auditorium at the
Middle School. Tony Albanese will
be presenting.
·
The Board discussed the
Scotia-Glenville C.S.D./Burnt Hills Ballston Lake C.S.D YMCA Community Services
agreement.
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 10:57 p.m. and returned to
Open Session at 11:00 p.m.
· The Board discussed the recent meeting with
Assemblyman Tedisco.
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 11:05 p.m. and returned to
Open Session at 11:20 p.m.
MOVED
by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The
meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
__________________________
Amanda
Galivan, District Clerk