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 August 11, 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, Business Administrator Nolie, District Clerk Galivan

 

Excused:     Carbone

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Recognition of Retiring Non-Instructional Personnel:  GAIL HEINZL, school Bus Driver

 

President Ahnert read the following statement:

 

Gail Heinzl has worked for Scotia-Glenville Central School District for over twenty years.  For the last few years, she has transported the out of district students who attend schools in the Albany area.  Her dedication to the students transported has been exemplary.

 

We appreciate the many contributions Gail has made to the School District, and we wish her health and happiness as she prepares for the new and exciting experiences that lie ahead.

 

Congratulations, Gail!

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

      Curriculum Report:  Annual Guidance Report Š Anthony Albanese, Director OF PUPIL Personnel Services

 

Superintendent Marcelle introduced Anthony Albanese, Director of Pupil Personnel Services who was on hand to present the Annual Guidance Report to the Board of Education.  Mr. Albanese outlined recent updates in the District Guidance Plan, which included revisions to the Curriculum Report, Introduction, Overview Section, Parent Involvement, and Counseling sections of the plan. 

 

Mr. Albanese then introduced Kimberlee Shartrand, Guidance Department Chairperson, who outlined the Parental Involvement section of the Guidance Plan, and stressed the importance of parental support for the program.

 

Mr. Albanese then reviewed counseling goals for 2003-2004 and took questions and comments from the Board.  (The Curriculum Report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

      

Discussion:  Ice Hockey Program

 

            Superintendent Marcelle reported that the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District Board of Education would be voting on approval of the proposed merger between the schoolÕs ice hockey team with Scotia-Glenville on August 19.  Superintendent Marcelle stated that he would like to adopt the same resolution on August 25.  He then presented Board members with information on the proposed merger, which was discussed, along with concerns regarding transportation issues Board members had.  Superintendent Marcelle reported that students would be responsible for their own transportation to and from practice.  The Board also discussed fund raising issues and the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake teamÕs coachÕs credentials.  The Board then agreed to move forward with the proposed merger.

 

Resolution:  Municipal Cooperation Agreement for Energy Purchasing Services

 

            MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated

                        August 11, 2003, approving the Municipal Cooperation Agreement for Energy Purchasing services and authorizing participation in NYSMEC (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Purchase of Instructional Hardware through Apple Computers

 

                        MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the installment purchase of instructional hardware through Apple Computers. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Set 2003-2004 School Tax Rate

 

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve a total 2003-2004 tax levy of $19,518,742 to be raised proportionately among the three towns comprising the school district and the State from STAR reimbursement in accordance with Real Property Tax Law  ¤1314, as follows:

 

Town                          Tax Rate/M               Tax Warrant           STAR Reimbursement

       Glenville                        26.142                   15,234,837.09            4,234,528.76

       Amsterdam                 181.541                           17,384.33                            747.96

       Charlton                        23.946                           22,851.98                         8,391.88

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

(Additional information is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

 

 

 

Approve the Social Studies/Foreign Language Exchange Club as an Extraclassroom Activity Program

 

                        MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the Social Studies/Foreign Language Exchange Club as an Extra-classroom Activity Program (The Resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Adopt Revised Board of Education Policy Š Internet Use Policy #5350

 

                        MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education adopt the revised Board Policy  #5350 (Internet Use Policy), as submitted. (The Policy is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Accept Gift and Donation 

 

                        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 11, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation of fine art prints from John and Michelle Connolly, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

            Approve Change Orders to Construction Project

 

MOVED by Magruder 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                           #2-33                         ($2,190)

                      Bast Hatfield                           #2-34                         ($700)

                      Bast Hatfield                           #2-35                         ($3,500)

                      Crisafulli Bros., Inc.               #3-5                           ($422)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

(The change orders are contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

           

school lunch / breakfast price list

 

                        MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the School Lunch and Breakfast Price List for 2003-2004, as submitted. (The Price List is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Discussion of 2003-2004 Goals

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented Board members with a first draft of the 2003-2004 District Goals.  He outlined areas under Student Achievement, Annual Goals and the Building Project.  They were as follows in order of importance:

 

            Student Achievement:      Reading and Writing Across The Curriculum

                                                          Program Evaluation

                                                          Set Building Department Goals

                                                          AIS Strategies

                                                          Staff Evaluation (Instructional and Central Office)

                                                          Promotion/Retention

                                                          Mentoring Plan

            Annual Goals:                    Develop Annual Budget

                                                          Communications

                                                          Negotiate Employee Contracts

                                                          B.O.E. Policy Review

            Building Project:                5-Year Comprehensive Plan

                                                          Public Referendum?

                                                         

The Board discussed the possibility of setting written goals that students should master.  The Board discussed the development of the 2004-2005 Annual Budget and the importance of a Budget Review Committee to look at more efficient ways to operate.  Superintendent Marcelle stated that the Board would continue to discuss 2003-2004 District Goals in the future.

 

Authorization:  School Lunch Program

 

                        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education amend the authorization regarding the agreement with the State Education Department in connection with the School Lunch Program that was made at the Annual Organizational Meeting on July 14, 2003 from School District Treasurer to School Business Administrator be designated the authorized signatory for reports and claims.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

Resolution:  Participation in Cooperative Bid for a Fiber Optic Network Solution

 

                        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated August 11, 2003, for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District to participate in a cooperative bid for a fiber optic network solution, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS

 

It was reported that the Scotia-Glenville PTA would be hosting a meeting at Glen-Worden Elementary on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. Š 8:30 p.m.  The 2003 Š 2004 PTA meeting dates will be provided at the next Board meeting.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept the following items under Communications, and Staffing:

 

Communications

 

a.    The letter of resignation of Steven Davidson, School Media Specialist (Library) (Middle School), effective July 20, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)

 

b.   The letter of resignation of Shaun Zepf, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective August 4, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of Constance Zack, Home Economics Teacher (Middle School), effective August 26, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)

 

d.   The request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Dawn Farone, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes.)

 

e.   The letter of resignation of Beverly Ippoliti, School Monitor (Middle School), effective August 7, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix O to these minutes.)

 

f.      The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Gail Heinzl (School Bus Driver), effective August 12, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix P to these minutes.)

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Superintendent

 

       a.  Staffing

           

1)       The probationary appointment of Taryn (Carella) LoCasio as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $36,829 (Step 3 +M +3). Mrs. LoCasio has provisional certification.   This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

      

      2)       The part-time appointment of David H. Sammons as Social Studies Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,441.60 (Step 7 +M, 40% basis).  Mr. Sammons has permanent certification. 

 

 3)       The part-time appointment of Dorothy J. Halligan as Remedial Reading Teacher (Sacandaga School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $42,168.80 (Step 14 +M +30, 80% basis).  Ms. Halligan has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

 

             4)            Rescind the part-time appointment of Paul Whitley as Industrial Arts Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004

and further

                     grant him re-instatement to his probationary appointment as Industrial Arts Teacher  (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2005, with 2003-2004 annual salary at the rate of $40,807 (Step 7 +M).   Mr. Whitley has provisional certification.

 

                  5)       Rescind the regular substitute appointment of Andrea DiCaprio, Jr., as Elementary Teacher (Middle School) effective September 1, 2003 through January 23, 2004,

and further

                     grant him a regular substitute appointment as Elementary Teacher (Glen Worden School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in 2003-2004 annual salary.  Mr. DiCaprio has provisional certification.

 

                  6)       The part-time appointment of Lauren Amero as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 annual salary to be at the annual rate of $14,059.20 (Step 3, 40% basis).  Ms. Amero has provisional certification.

 

                  7)       The stipend of $12,360 for Bruce Kohout, Teaching Assistant (Senior High), as Coordinator of the Governor's Initiative for Voluntary Excellence (GIVE) Program, effective for the 2003-2004 school year.

      

      8)       The probationary appointment of Barbara SanAngelo as Executive Secretary I (Middle School) (Attendance), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 1, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $15,681.75 (7.5 hours/day, 10 month basis).  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs 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.

 

9)       The part-time appointment of Roberta DeLong as Typist (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $5,470 (2.5 hours/day).

 

10)     The following fall coaching appointments for 2003-2004:

 

                Cheerleading

                Varsity                               Stephanie St. Pierre              Step 5 (60%)   $1422

                JV                                        TBA                                  

 

                Cross Country

                Varsity                               James Krogh                   Step 4                 $2,445

Assistant                          TBA

                Modified                            Andy Lancaster               Step 1                 $1,231

 

                Field Hockey

       Varsity                               Susan Davenport            Step 3                 $2,749

                             JV                                       Carron Maston                Step 2                 $1,970

                             Modified                            Lisa Snyder                             Step 2                 $1,724

      

                             Football                    

                             Varsity                               Anthony DiCocco            Step 10              $5,046

                             Varsity Assistant             Ronald Ashcraft                     Step 10               $4,037

                             Varsity Assistant             Michael Turgeon             Step 5                 $3,657

                             JV                                       John Striffler                     Step 5                 $3,657

                             JV Assistant                     Andrew Swayne              Step 2                 $2,524

                             Modified                            Rick Warren                     Step 5                 $3,428

                     

       Football (continued)

                             Modified Assistant          James Nevins                 Step 10              $3,598

                             Modified Assistant          Frank Leffler                     Step 5                 $3,259

                             Modified Assistant          Matthew Hughes             Step 1                 $2,116

 

                             Boys' Soccer

                             Varsity                               Allan Alexander               Step 10              $4,345

                             JV                                       Robert Gula                            Step 3                 $2,556

                             Modified                            Anthony Peconie             Step 4                 $2,667

                             Assistant All Levels        Albert Auricchio                   --                         - 0 -

 

                             Girls' Soccer

                             Varsity                               Lise Williams                  Step 10              $4,345

                             JV                                       Mark Gatta                        Step 5                 $3,149

                             Modified                            Kerry Cermak                  Step 2                 $2,149

                             Assistant All Levels        Michael Palombo               --                          - 0 -

 

                             Swimming               

                             Varsity                               Dirk Francois                   Step 10              $3,177

 

                             Girls' Tennis

                             Varsity                               Geoffrey Olson                Step 5                 $2,201

                             Modified                            Alison Cardinell                     Step 1                 $1,000

 

                             Boys' Volleyball

                             Varsity                               Christopher Crounse     Step 3                 $2,405

                             JV                                       Lou Inzinna                      Step 3                 $1,924

 

                             Girls' Volleyball              

                             Varsity                               Carol Atkins                            Step 10               $3,271

                             JV                                       Corinna DiDonato          Step 2                 $1,724

                             Modified                            Erin Magruder                  Step 1                 $1,347

                             Modified                            Marcy Pahl                        Step 1                 $1,347

                     

                          11)     The increase in assignment of Julie Mancini, Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden School) from 3.5 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

                          12)     The increase in assignment of Diana Myers, Teaching Assistant (Middle School) from 3 hours/day to 5   hours/day, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

      

                  13)     The decrease in assignment of Sharon Dereski, School Monitor (Middle School) from 1.5 hours/day to .75 hours/day, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

                  14)     The increase in assignment of Sharon Dereski, Teaching Assistant (Middle School) from 5 hours/day to 5.5 hours/day, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

 

                         15)      The change in 2003-2004 annual salary of Marianne Ille, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 from $17,062.50 (Step 3, $12.50/hour, 7 hours/day) to  $17,499.30 (Step 4, $12.82/hour, 7 hours/day).