Special Meeting Minutes
A
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Cafeteria, at Glen-Worden Elementary School in
said district on February 23, 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
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Curriculum
Report: New Special Education
Programs Ð Anthony Albanese, Pupil Personnel Services Director
Superintendent Marcelle introduced Pupil
Personnel Services Director, Anthony Albanese, who was on hand to update the
Board on the progress of two new programs implemented in the 2003-2004 school
year: The Elementary Skills Program (ESP) and the Successful Transition to
Employment and Personal Achievement Program (STEP). After a brief outline of the programs, Mr. Albanese
introduced Glendaal Principal, Ann Peluso, who explained that the program
serves 12 students in grades 3, 4, and 5 and allows students to remain within
the Scotia-Glenville District. She
recommended that next year, the ESP be adjusted to work with students in grades
4 and 5 and establish a second classroom, (Primary Skills Program Ð PSP) for
students in grades 2 and 3. Mrs.
Peluso introduced the ESP Team, including Sandra Page, a TeacherÕs Aide, who
outlined curricular activities in the typical day of a student. Shari Smith, the parent of an ESP
student thanked the Board for supporting the program. Laura Topka, an ESP student, told the Board that she
appreciates the ESP Program.
Mr. Albanese introduced James Barton, a
teacher involved in STEP. Mr.
Barton explained that STEP is a program housed at the High School that focuses
on GED preparation and briefly outlined the program. Cindy Orlando, the parent of a student participating in
STEP, praised the program and thanked the Board for supporting the program.
Discussion: Efficiency Reviews
Superintendent Marcelle presented the
Board with a copy of the spreadsheet President Ahnert created to break down
Efficiency Study information into manageable categories for future study. In the areas of Technology, Facilities,
Transportation, Business Administration, Program, and Pre-School/Special
Education, he created four categories into which items from these areas would
fall. They are: Cost Savings;
Return on Investment; Cost Avoidance; Productivity/Convenience. The Board will discuss this further at
a future meeting.
Request
for Overnight Trip Ð High School Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choralaires and
Chaperones to the Classic Festivals Ð Annapolis, Maryland
MOVED
by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight
trip of the High School Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choralaires, and
chaperones to the Classic Festivals,
Annapolis,
Maryland, from April 2Ð4, 2004, at no expense to the district. (The Resolution
is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION
CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of
Education approve the following items under Communications and Staffing:
Communications
a. The request for an unpaid leave of absence for
childcare purposes of Lucia Dixon, Guidance Counselor (Middle School),
effective on/about June 15, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix B
to these minutes.)
b. The request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare
purposes of Sarah Crounse, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High School),
effective September 1, 2004 through September 24, 2004. (The letter is
contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
Routine Business
a. Staffing
1)
The part-time appointment of Katrina Frenger as
Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective February 24, 2004 through June 30,
2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.75/hour (33 hours/week).
2) The part-time appointment of Patricia Tietz as
Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective February 24, 2004 through
June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.68/hour (31.75
hours/week).
3) The appointment of
Andrew Swayne as a substitute for the Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant
position for the 2003-2004 school year.
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 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
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Superintendent Marcelle
reported that the Facilities Advisory Committee would be meeting Thursday,
February 26, 2004.
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The next meeting of the
Board of Education will be held on March 1, 2004 in the auditorium at the
Middle School and will include the Long Range Plan and a Budget Presentation.
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The Board discussed the
BOCES Annual Meeting.
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The Board discussed the
Young Scholars Program.
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The Board discussed the
roofing problems at Glen-Worden and Glendaal Elementary Schools. Superintendent Marcelle reported that
the roof manufacturer would be inspecting the roofs.
Discussion: Board of Education Policy Review
Superintendent Marcelle introduced Margaret Huff and
Catherine McCary, the DistrictÕs attorneys, who were on hand to advise the
Board on the Board of Education Policy Review. Ms. McCary outlined the criteria for policy manual
development and maintenance and then described the process of policy manual
revision which fell into three phases:
1.
Review manual structure
2.
Identification of
policies which require immediate attention.
3.
Structured sequential
review of existing policy and procedures manuals.
Superintendent Marcelle would like Administrative
Council to be involved in this process.
The Board discussed this and Superintendent Marcelle will continue
working on this.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting adjourn to
Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session
at 8:23 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:30 p.m.
MOVED by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Amanda
Galivan, District Clerk