Regular Meeting Minutes
A
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Board Room at the District Office in said
district on July 14, 2003.
President
of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction, District Treasurer Nolie, District Clerk Galivan
When asked to list words that describe Al Hill, who has served the Scotia-Glenville School District well since 1968, the following adjectives would be included: hard working, caring, efficient and industrious. Throughout his 34 years in our school district, Al Hill has been assigned many difficult and demanding tasks. He has completed them efficiently and professionally.
During his career, Al has
served as a Maintenance Helper, a Maintenance Mechanic, and as Senior
Maintenance Mechanic. In the
latter position, he has helped to organize the Maintenance Department to
improve its efficiency in order to better meet the needs of our students and
staff.
Superintendent of Schools Michael Marcelle notes that Al Hill is a very talented Maintenance Mechanic. He stated, "Whether he was performing his daily duties or responding to an emergency, I could always count on Al to be there to assess the situation, offer suggestions, and then proceed to resolve the issue at hand." These words truly reflect how many of our employees feel about Al.
We commend Al for his 34 years of
dedicated services to the district, students and staff, and for his care of its
facilities. On behalf of all who
have benefited from his talents and from knowing and working with him, we say
"Thank you!" and wish him a very happy retirement.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Discussion: Ice
Hockey Program
Superintendent
Marcelle welcomed Cynthia Wilson, a parent who is interested a merger with the
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District Ice Hockey team. Ms. Wilson provided the Board with a
list of students with Ice Hockey experience who would be interested in playing
on the team. Ms. Wilson also
provided details on the possible merger.
The Board members discussed the pros and cons of such a merger and
agreed that they would like more information on the financial aspect of the
merger. Superintendent Marcelle
agreed to obtain more information in this area and discussions will remain open
on the possibility of a merger.
Approve
the Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Conduct Codes
MOVED
by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District's Codes of Conduct for the Senior High School, Middle School
and Elementary Schools, as submitted.
(The conduct codes are contained as Appendix A to these minutes
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION
CARRIED
Approve
Change Orders to Construction Project
MOVED
by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the change orders noted below
changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute
same:
Contractor Change
Order Amount
Bast Hatfield, Inc. #2-33 $(2,190)
Bast Hatfield, Inc. #2-34 $( 700)
Bast Hatfield, Inc. #2-35 $(3,500)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
(The change orders are contained as
Appendix B to these minutes.)
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the
following agreement, schedule, policy and contract:
Classroom
Rental & Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES
A classroom rental and ancillary services
agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2003-2004 (for lease of nine
classrooms and Distance Learning classrooms), as submitted, and authorize the
President of the Board to execute same.
(A copy of the agreement is enclosed as Appendix C to these minutes.)
Approval of
2003-2004 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
The 2003-2004 fee schedule for community
use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as
submitted. (A copy of the fee
schedule is enclosed as Appendix D
to these minutes.)
Approve
Revised Policy Statement for 2003-2004 for Free and Reduced Price Meals or
Free Milk
The revised income and eligibility
guidelines for 2003-2004, as part of the Free and Reduced Price Meal Policy
under the National School Lunch Program agreement and authorize the School
Board President to sign the Certificate of Acceptance of such policy
revision. (A copy of the
policy is enclosed as Appendix E to these minutes.)
Contract
with Chartwells
The contract extension with Chartwells for
cafeteria services for 2003-2004, pursuant to parameters outlined in the
2003-2004 awarded bid and based on the May 2003 New York/Northeastern New
Jersey Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for All Urban Consumers, and further,
authorize the President of the Board to sign the contract. (A copy of the contract is enclosed as Appendix F to these
minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education
approve the review of following Board Policies and approve Policy #5350:
Annual
Review: Board Policy #6720 and
Appendix R
Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement
Procedures), as submitted.
Annual
Review: Board Policy #6240 and
Appendix P
Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P
(Investment Procedures), as submitted.
Revised
Board of Education Policy – Internet Use Policy #5350
The Internet Use Policy #5350 for a first reading, as submitted. (A copy of this policy is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Magruder the following
appointments, resolution and nonresident student tuition enrollment request:
Appointment
of Committee on Special Education
Appointment of the list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2003-2004 school year, as submitted.
Appointment
of Committee on Preschool Special Education
Appointment
of the list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the
2003-2004 school year, as submitted.
.
Appointment
of Impartial Hearing Officers
Appointment of the list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2003-2004 school year, as submitted.
Resolution: Appointment of Legal Counsel for
Impartial Hearing
The
Resolution, dated July 9, 2003, to appoint Kenneth S. Ritzenberg, Esq., as
Legal Counsel for the district for an Impartial Hearing, as submitted.
Nonresident
Student Tuition Enrollment
The nonresident student tuition enrollment of Keysha Marie Scagnelli, Grade
11 student, for the 2003-2004 school year.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Magruder
amended his motion to exclude the Appointment for Legal Counsel for Impartial
Hearing.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
(Additional information is contained as
Appendices H-K to these minutes.)
CAPSBA/Legislative
Liaison/PTA Reports
Ms. Carbone reported that a NYSSBA
meeting will be held September 25, 2003.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of
Education accept the following items under Communications, and Staffing:
Communications
a. The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of
Albert G. Hill, Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), effective c.o.b.
July 18, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter
is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)
b. The letter of resignation of Kristine A. Barkley,
School Nurse (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2003, with
appreciation for her service to the district. (The letter is contained as
Appendix M to these minutes.)
c. The letter of resignation of of Patricia Saskowicz,
Typist (Transportation Office), effective c.o.b. July 18, 2003, in order for
her to accept her new position as Executive Secretary I, effective July 21,
2003. (The letter is contained as
Appendix N to these minutes.)
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) The probationary appointment of Dorothy Nolie as
School Business Administrator, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006,
with 2003-2004 salary as set on June 23, 2003. Mrs. Nolie has permanent certification.
2) The probationary appointment of Heidi A. Anderson as
Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2003 through
August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $37,234
(Step 3 +M +18). Ms. Anderson is
eligible for 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.
3) The regular substitute appointment of Andrea
DiCaprio, Jr., as Elementary Teacher (Middle School) effective September 1,
2003 through on/about January 23, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the
annual rate of $37,359 (Step 4 + 7).
Mr. DiCaprio has provisional certification.
4) The part-time appointment of Jennifer E. Karins as
Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of
$25,349.80 (Step 2 +M, 70% basis).
Mrs. Karins 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.
5) The part-time appointment of Judith A. Corigliano as
Business Education Teacher (Senior High), effective September 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $26,364.60
(Step 9 +M + 13(½), 60% basis). Mrs. Corigliano has permanent
certification.
6) The following supplemental appointments for 2003 -
2004:
a) Dean of Students
Melanie
Painter Middle
School $3,821.00
Constance
Cunningham Foreign
Language $3,950.00
Kimberlee Shartrand Guidance
$3,850.00
Dawn
Scagnelli Family
& Consumer Sciences $3,550.00
Kris Kastberg Technology $3,750.00
c) Head
Librarian Theresa
Moran $3,250.00
d) Health Coordinator Patricia
Tammar $3,250.00
e) Guidance
Counselors
Hilarie Wells Middle
School $2,600.00
Lucia Dixon Middle
School $2,600.00
Deborah
May Senior
High $2,600.00
Lise Williams Senior
High $2,600.00
Karen McKenney Senior
High $2,600.00
Kenneth Handin Districtwide/CSE $2,600.00
William Lydon Lincoln/CPSE $2,600.00
Susan Hoefer Middle
School (80%) $2,080.00
Cathleen
Barrett Glendaal/Glen-Worden $2,600.00
Tammy
Boyd Senior
High/Middle School $2,600.00
g) School
Social Workers
Cindy
Skala Glendaal
(70%) $1,820.00
Lisa
Jeffreys Lincoln $2,600.00
Karen
Krichbaum Sacandaga $2,600.00
Theresa
Rodrigues Glen-Worden
(60%) $1,560.00
Rebecca
Draffen-Grande Middle
School (70%) $1,820.00
Kathleen
Gonnelly Senior
High $2,600.00
h) Publication Advisors
High School Yearbook Joscelyn
Clark $2,455.00
High School Yearbook (Financial) Tammy Boyd $ 769.00
Middle School Yearbook Marianne
Burke $1,339.00
i) Class
Advisors
Senior Class Eric
DeCarlo $ 883.50 Janet
Rathjens $ 883.50 Junior
Class Patti
Johnson $ 597.50
Patricia
Tammar $ 597.50 Sophomore Class Leslie
O’Keefe $ 295.00
Colleen
Verhayden
$ 295.00
Freshman
Class Jaime
Massaro $ 210.50 Stephanie Dimopoulos $ 210.50
j) Student Council Advisors
Senior
High Anthony
Peconie $1,044.00 Middle
School Vacant $1,044.00
k) High School Drama Club
Advisor Deborah
May $ 650.00
l) Middle School AV Coordinator Vacant $1,044.00
m) Other
1) Marching Band Allison
Atchley $1,177.00
2)
National Honor Society Kate
Gonnelly $ 446.50 Senior
High School Patti
Johnson $ 446.50
3) National Honor Society Rebecca
Ayres $ 238.50 Middle
School Jeannine
Dowdle $ 238.50
4) DECA Vacant $1,177.00
5) Key Club John
Connolly $1,177.00 6) FBLA Barbara
Brandone $1,177.00
7) FCCLA Cheryl
Miller $ 588.50
Cheryl
Ferraro $ 588.50
8) Choralaires Jessica
Dashnaw $1,177.00
9) Mock Trial – Senior
High Christine
Sipperly $1,177.00 10) German Club Connie
Cunningham $ 775.00
11) Spanish Club Lorri
Sammons $ 775.00
12) French Club Sarah
Crounse $ 775.00