Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special 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 25, 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, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie, District Clerk Galivan

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Energy Education, Inc.  Presentation

 

            Superintendent Marcelle welcomed Jim Maloney and Charles Fasnacht, from Energy Education, Inc., who were on hand to present a proposal to further reduce the DistrictÕs costs for energy needed to run District facilities.  Mr. Fasnacht explained that Energy Education Inc. works exclusively with School Districts across the country to guarantee savings in energy costs.  He suggested the district could realize a net savings of up to $1.3 millions and outlined a seven-year plan to accomplish this.  The Board members discussed the implementation of the plan and staffing concerns.  The Board decided to proceed but would like more information on this program.

 

Written Report Ð Summer School 2003

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with a written report on Summer School 2003.  The report contained information on Enrollment, Campus Atmosphere, and Attendance.  The Board discussed the summer school librarian hours and the possibility of adding a driverÕs education course during the school year.

 

Revised School Tax Levy Ð 2003-2004

 

       MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the revised total 2003-2004 tax levy of $19,521,159.02 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 Warrant                           STAR Reimbursement

       Glenville                    $15,236,264.05                             $ 4,235,518.76

       Amsterdam               $        17,384.01                     $            747.95

       Charlton                    $        22,852.37                      $        8,391.88

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

Review 2002-2003 Goals and Discussion of 2003-2004 Goals

 

Superintendent Marcelle reviewed 2002-2003 Goals in the areas of Student Achievement, Annual Goals and Building Project.  Superintendent Marcelle then outlined proposed 2003-2004 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?

 

Board Members discussed the goals briefly and Superintendent Marcelle stated that the Board would continue to discuss goals at the next Board Meeting.

 

Resolution:  Ice Hockey Merger

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, authorizing the merger agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District for an interscholastic ice hockey team, as submitted.

      

ROLL CALL

AYES:  5

NOES:  2

Ahnert and Bradley voted NO

MOTION CARRIED

 

NYSSBA Ð Board of Director's Election

 

       MOVED by Carbone that pursuant to official notification by Sandra Lockwood, President, New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), Lynne Lenhardt is a candidate for a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the New York State School Boards Association, Area 7, the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

      

RESOLVED THAT THE Scotia-Glenville Board of Education cast one vote for Lynne Lenhardt.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Senior High School Gymnasium Floor Ð Release of All Claims

 

       MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding claim settlement Quaker Bay, Inc. and Spa City Removal, Inc. Gym Floor Damage, as submitted.  (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 Resolutions regarding the acceptance of Donations:

 

Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       The Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Elementary School PTA of a cedar picnic table, bench and planter, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

 

Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

       The Resolution, dated August 25, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Elementary School PTA of audio/visual equipment, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

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

Digesare Mechanical                     #4-7                          $2,856

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

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

 

 

 

 

           

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve the following items under Communications and Staffing:

 

Communications

 

a.    The request for an extension of the unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Lisa Munter, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)

 

b.   The request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Valerie Eagan, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective on/about January 1, 2004 through April 2, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of resignation of Martella VanDeBogart, Teaching Assistant/Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective August 11, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes.)

 

d.    The letter of resignation of Cathleen Fombelle, part-time School Nurse (Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix O to these minutes.)

 

routine Business

 

       a.  Staffing

           

1)       Grant the Superintendent of Schools the authority to hire staff between August 26 and September 5, 2003, with such hiring to be within the approved Table of Organization, with Board ratification to be taken at its regular meeting on September 8, 2003.

      

      2)       The probationary appointment of Karen Elizabeth Pelletier as School Media Specialist (Library) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $53,035 (Step 14 +M +42).  Ms. Pelletier 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.

 

 3)       Rescind the part -time appointment of Susan Holub-McCann as Remedial Reading Teacher (Middle School) and, further, approve her probationary appointment as Remedial Reading Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $48,229 (Step 12 +M).  Mrs. Holub-McCann has permanent certification.

 

             4)            The part-time appointment of Janet Schiavone as Home Economics Teacher (Middle School) (50% basis) and Health Teacher (Middle School) (10% basis), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $28,113 (Step 11, 60% basis). Mrs. Schiavone has permanent certification.

                    

                  5)       The revised 2003-2004 annual salary of Robert Gula, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), from $39,855 (Step 7 +24) to $40,969 (Step 7 +M +6).

 

                  6)       The revised 2003-2004 annual salary of David Sammons, Social Studies Teacher (Middle School) from $16,441.60 (Step 7 +M, 40% basis) to $16,441.60 (Step 7 + M + 11, 40% basis).

 

                  7)       A stipend in the amount of $1,000 for each of the following teachers as Technology Specialists for the 2003-2004 school year:

      

                                    Arlene Camp            Sacandaga Elementary School

                                    Barbara Jones         Lincoln Elementary School

                                    Marcia Smith            Glen-Worden Elementary School

                                    Patricia Roeser        Glendaal Elementary School

                                    Betty Fortna       Middle School

 

      8)       The change in the part-time appointment of Pamela DiPietro, Teaching Assistant (Sacandaga Elementary School) from 5.5 hours/day to 6.0 hours/day (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay,

and further,

                 approve the change in her part-time appointment as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School) from 1.35 hours/day to 4 hours/week (Middle School), effective September 1, 2003, with no change in her current rate of pay..

 

9)       The provisional appointment of Wayne Myslinski as Head Custodian (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective August 26, 2003, with 2003-2004 annual salary at the annual rate of $33,072. 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.

 

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

 

                Cheerleading

                JV                                       Alicia Krizmanich            Step 5 (40%)            $948

 

                Boys' Soccer

                             Assistant All Levels        Timothy Albanese               --                                - 0 Ð

 

Cross Country

Assistant                          Ronald Cameron            Step 5                        $2,167

                                   

After a brief discussion Mrs. Smith amended her motion to table items #1 - #17 under staffing.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on June 17; July 13 and the Committee on Preschool Special Education at their meeting on July 13.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.     Bids

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education award the following bids:

 

-       Wood Floor Repair to Adirondack Hardwood Flooring Inc.

-       HVAC and Duct Cleaning to Indoor Air Technologies

 

The above bids were awarded based on bid specifications and the vendorÕs low bids.  (Bid specifications are contained as Appendices P and Q to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

á      The Board discussed upcoming PTA meeting times and dates and whether Board Members should attend every meeting.  It was decided that Board Members would be available if invited.

 

á      The Board discussed the Opening Day of school.  Mrs. Smith volunteered to attend on behalf of the Board

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle noted that the next meeting would be held September 8, 2003 at the District Office.

 

á      The Board discussed the fact that 8th Grade homerooms and lockers are located in the 6th Grade wing.

 

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 9:20 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:08 p.m.

 

                        MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve items #1 - #10 under Staffing.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk