Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Auditorium of the Middle School in said district on March 15, 2004.

 

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, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk Galivan

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

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. 

 

Jerry Moore, 122 Jay Street, spoke about spending issues and sports

 

2004-2005 Community Budget Forum/Preliminary Budget

 

Mr. Ahnert welcomed everyone in attendance and presented the 2004-3005 Preliminary Budget.

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with a document outlining possible budget reductions.  He stressed that they are not recommendations, just ideas to consider and are likely to change as the Board identifies for possible reductions.  He explained that the proposed reductions are based on the following criteria:

 

á      Maintaining the integrity of the instructional day as best as possible.

á      Minimizing the impact on existing personnel.

á      Adding no new programs unless they: 

-       Offer a better delivery of services to our students

-       Are cost efficient.

 

                       

 

                        Superintendent Marcelle outlined the possible budget reductions and the Board will discuss them in detail in the future.  President Ahnert invited comments from the community members, students and faculty.

 

Several members of the community made comments regarding the budget and the effect the tax increase and program cuts would have on them.

 

Superintendent Marcelle began the budget discussion by introducing Business Administrator Dorothy Nolie, who presented the Board with a revised spreadsheet pertaining to Special Education Services.  The Board discussed this information focusing on out-of-district placements, long-term costs and personnel issues.  The Board also discussed the possibility of removing the Elementary Library Media Specialists from the list of possible reductions.  The Board then discussed possible additions to the Budget Reductions List.  The Board discussed priorities for discussion at next weeks meeting.

 

The Board discussed the following resolution.  Mr. Carpenter noted that last week when the Vehicle and Equipment Proposition was discussed, there were only three busses included.  The Board discussed the 4th vehicle and agreed to table the Resolution until next week.

 

Resolution: School Bus and Maintenance and Grounds Vehicle Purchase Proposition

 

                        Resolution, dated March 15, 2004, regarding the school bus and maintenance and grounds vehicle purchase proposition in the amount of $341,517 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election.

- TABLED Ð

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice, Resolution and items under communications and staffing:

 

Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote

 

                        The Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

                       

Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

                        The Resolution, dated March 15, 2004, regarding acceptance of a donation from the booster Club, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

R

communications

 

a.    The letter of resignation of Paul Whitley, Industrial Arts Teacher and Dean of Students (Middle School), effective c.o.b. April 8, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

b.    The letter of resignation of Juan Rodriguez, Lead Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 12, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

 

 

routine business

 

a.   Staffing

           

            1)     The stipend of $500 for James Connolly, Business Education Chairperson (Senior High), as District Coordinator of the SCCC Project.

                            

2)    The following additional substitutes for 2003-2004.  These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law ¤3035.

 

 

 

                             Substitute School Bus Driver

                             Nathanael Nossek, effective March 15, 2004

                             Trisha Natalie, effective March 8, 2004

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on March 9, 2004 and by the Committee on Preschool Special Education at their meeting on February 27, 2004 and Informed Consent.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    Bids

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education award the bid for Acoustical Panel Installation to Kraftwerks in accordance with specifications and their low bid of $22,479.  (The Bid recommendation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that the BOCES Annual Meeting would be held on April 7, 2004.

 

á      Mr. Kavanaugh presented a handout regarding grade level expectations.  This was discussed.

 

á      Mr. Conlon reported that he spoke with parents of 4th graders taking the ELA about the stress level in class related to performing well on the tests.

 

á      Ms. Carbone reminded Board members that the 1st Annual PresidentÕs Brunch would be held Saturday, April 1, 2004 at Longfellows in Saratoga.

 

á      The Board discussed the SuperintendentÕs Evaluation.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reported that the district has two snow days remaining.

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the meeting adjourn to 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 10:57 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 11:04 p.m.

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk