Special  Meeting Minutes

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria at Glen-Worden Elementary School in said district on February 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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Jerry Moore of 122 Jay Street commented on Budget issues.

 

Budget Review:  Presentation of Preliminary 2003-2004 Budget

K-12 Programs and Staffing (Questions/Answers), Technology

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Superintendent Marcelle presented the 2003-3004 Preliminary Budget.  He stated the preliminary budget has a $2,721,921 increase over the previous year for a total of 36,320,560.  Superintendent Marcelle then outlined the factors that will impact the 2003-2004 Budget.  He then explained that due to the Governor’s proposed 2003-2004 reductions, we may receive $1,002,768 less in State Aid for the 2003-2004 school year.  Superintendent Marcelle explained that with the Governor’s aid reductions and an 8.1% increase in budget from last year, the tax increase would be 18%-19.9% for the 2003-2004 school year.  He called this unacceptable.  Superintendent Marcelle stated that he would present a contingency budget at the next Board meeting.  He explained that if the proposed budget is defeated twice, the District will be forced to adopt a contingency budget, which would result in a 1.92% contingent cap increase over last years budget.  Superintendent Marcelle then took questions from the Board. 

 

Superintendent Marcelle introduced Joe Kavanaugh, Academic Math Head, who was on hand to present the Board with the year 5-year recommendations for Computer Technology.  He outlined the three most important projects.  They were:

 

·      Elementary Replacement Computers.

·      ATM upgrade from BOCES.

·      Technology computers at Middle School.

 

Legislative Breakfast Report

 

Superintendent Marcelle and Ms. Carbone attended the February 11, 2003 CAPSBA Legislative Breakfast.  At the meeting, Legislators and School Officials discussed the impact of the Governor’s proposed State Aid cuts.

 

Discussion:  2003-2004 Budget Tax Rate

 

After a brief discussion, it was decided that this would be discussed at the next meeting when Superintendent Marcelle presents the Contingency Budget.

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the following overnight trips:

 

Request for Overnight Trip:  High School Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Choralaires to Virginia Beach, Virginia

 

The overnight trip of the Senior High School Band, Jazz Band, Choralaires and chaperones to travel to Virginia Beach, Virginia, in order to participate in the North American Music Festival from April 10-13, 2003, at no expense to the district. (The request is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

Request for Overnight Trip:  Student Exchange with Willsboro Central School

 

The overnight trip of the Senior High School Student Senate members and chaperone to travel to Willsboro, New York, in order to participate in a student exchange with a rural upstate school from March 20-21, 2003, at no expense to the district. (The Request is contained as appendix B to these minutes.)

 

The Board discussed the fact that the overnight trip to Willsboro, New York only has one chaperone to 12 students.  The Board requested that the District provide at least 2 chaperones for this trip.

 

Mr. Magruder AMENDED his motion to reflect this change.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Discussion:  Interscholastic Ice Hockey Program

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with a letter from a group of parents from the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District who would have expressed an interest in creating a self-funded merger with Scotia-Glenville.  The Board discussed the pros and cons of such a merger.  Mr. Marcelle will get additional information about it.

 

Approve Change Orders to Construction Project

 

MOVED by Conlon 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 C to these minutes.)

 

Contractor                                            Change Order                 Amount

Bast Hatfield                                         #2-29                                 $943

Bast Hatfield                                         #2-30                                 $2,838

DiGesare Mechanical                         #4-6                                   ($134)

William P. Brown                                  #4-4                                   ($12,029)

Crisafulli Plumbing                              #3-4                                   ($560)

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

routine Business

MOVED carbone that the Board of Education approve the following items under staffing:

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)   The change in assignment of Julie Mancini, Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary School) from 3.5 hours/day to 5.5 hours/day, effective February 25, 2003, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

              2)    The following coaching appointments for 2002-2003:

 

Baseball

Varsity                               John Striffler                     Step 10               $3,901

Junior Varsity                   Tom Tama                       Step 10               $3,121

Modified                           Mike Turgeon                   Step 3                 $2,151

 

Lacrosse – Girls

Varsity                               Mark Gatta                        Step 5                 $2,712

Junior Varsity                   TBA

 

Lacrosse – Boys

Varsity                               Darren VanHeusen        Step 5                 $3,452

Junior Varsity                   Andrew Swayne              Step 2                 $2,008

Program Assistants              Frank DuBois                                          No salary

                                           Peter Rings                                                    No salary

Softball

Varsity                               Chris Crounse                Step 4                 $3,190

Junior Varsity                   Steve Lent                        Step 2                 $2,056

Modified                            Ross MacKinnon            Step 5                 $2,651

 

Tennis

Varsity                               Gregory Olson                 Step 10               $2,722 

Modified                            Geoffrey Olson                Step 10               $1,905

 

Outdoor Track

Varsity Head Coach              Jim Connolly                    Step 10              $4,446

Varsity Assistant (B)       John Leighton                 Step 1                 $2,092

Varsity Assistant (G)      Jim Krogh                         Step 5                 $3,222

Varsity Assistant             Norm Dion                       Step 4                 $2,726

Varsity Assistant             Ron Cameron                 Step 4                 $2,726

Modified                            Shaun Zepf                      Step 5                 $2,819

              Modified                            TBA

 

 

 

      

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Magruder 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 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13; and Informed Consent and Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

·      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that the BOCES Annual Meeting will be held April 2, 2003.

 

·      Superintendent Marcelle discussed a draft of the press release regarding the upcoming Community Budget Forums.

 

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 8:45 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:42 p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned. 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk