Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center at Lincoln Elementary School in said district on January 26, 2004.

 

President of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Business Administrator Nolie, District Clerk Galivan

 

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 7:02 p.m.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Michelle Crane of 8 Barry Lane, spoke in favor of the Young Scholars Program.

 

Sarah Drysbach who lives in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District spoke in favor of the Young Scholars Program.

 

Claire Houlihan, of 213 Alexander Street, spoke about the Young Scholars Program.

 

Justin Friello, a Schenectady City High School student, spoke about his positive experiences in the young scholars program.

 

      Young Scholars Program Ð Phyllis Aldrich, Coordinator for Gifted Education - Saratoga BOCES, and Bethany Killeen, Youth Scholars Instructor.

 

Superintendent Marcelle introduced Phyllis Aldrich, Coordinator for Gifted Education (Saratoga BOCES), who was invited to speak to the Board about the Young Scholars Program.  Ms. Aldrich explained that the Young Scholars Program is a program designed to provide intellectually challenging humanities and science experiences to students in grades 4-8 who have reasoning skills at least four levels beyond their grade.  Ms. Aldrich explained the background of the program and outlined the curriculum.  She then explained the process of setting up a Young Scholars Program at Scotia-Glenville and possible variations on the services available.  Superintendent Marcelle will arrange a visit to a Young Scholars classroom for himself and any Board Member that is interested in attending.

 

 

 

            Discussion:  Efficiency Reviews

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with staff responses to the Efficiency Review questionnaire that he has received to date.  He also presented a draft of a letter co-authored by President Ahnert and himself thanking staff for their suggestions.  Board members made minor revisions to the letter and Superintendent Marcelle explained that the Board would continue to discuss this topic at the next Board Meeting.

 

Resolution:  Amend the 2003-2004 General Fund Budget

 

                        MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 26, 2004, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $2,376.28. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Request for Overnight Field Trip:  Scotia-Glenville Senior High School SADD Members to New York State SADD Conference

 

                        MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Senior High School SADD members and chaperone to the New York State SADD Conference, Albany, New York, from April 25-26, 2004, at no expense to the district. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B 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 letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Melinda Newlin, Remedial Reading Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. October 15, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

b.    The request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Melanie Painter, Art Teacher and Dean of Students (Middle School), effective on/about May 20, 2004 through June 13, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of Donald Chapadeau, School Bus Driver, effective c.o.b. January 9, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

 

 

Routine Business

 

a.   Staffing

           

            1)     The part-time appointment of Kathleen Dwyer as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective January 27, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.75/hour (30.5 hours/week).

                

                    2)     The part-time appointment of Michelle D. Ingles as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective February 9, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour (31.75 hours/week).

                            

              3)          The part-time appointment of Kristen Wydronkowski as School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective January 27, 2004 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.59/hour (10 hours/week).

                

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 meeting on January 6, 8, 12 and 14, 2004, Preschool Special Education at their meeting on January 9, 2004 and Informed Consent and Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that the PTA Founders Day dinner would be held February 3, 2004 at the Glen Sanders Mansion.

 

á      Mrs. Nolie, Business Administrator, presented an outline of the 2004-2005 Executive Budget proposal.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that registration for the annual Legislative Breakfast is due Monday, February 2, 2004.

 

á      Mr. Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented the agenda for SuperintendentÕs Conference Day.

 

á      The Board was reminded that the next Board Meeting would be on February 9, 2004.

 

á      The Board briefly discussed the Young Scholars Program.

 

á      The Board discussed the Book Budget for the Middle and High School Libraries.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk