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 February 9, 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

 

Discussion:  Efficiency Reviews

           

                        Superintendent Marcelle referred to the latest responses to the Efficiency Reviews and explained that he would like to sort the ideas compiled in the efficiency reviews into ÒbucketsÓ or common themes.  He explained that currently Glen-Worden Principal James Dunham is handling Technology.  He and Director of Buildings and Grounds James Rodecker will handle Facilities.   Director of Transportation David VanSchaick will be in charge of Transportation.  Business Administrator, Dorothy Nolie, will handle Purchasing and District Office items.  Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction will be in charge of General Instruction.

 

Superintendent Marcelle then asked Board Members for other common themes that would merit further investigation.  Some suggestions were:

 

á      Academic Intervention Services

á      Special Education

á      Class size

á      Staffing

á      Scheduling

 

President Ahnert suggested breaking the information down into the following categories:

 

á      Cost Savings

á      Return on Investment

á      Cost Avoidance

á      Productivity/Convenience

 

The Board agreed that this would be a good way to dissect the material and will discuss this further at the next meeting.

                              

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                        Discussion:  Young Scholars Program

           

                        Superintendent Marcelle explained that he and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Joseph Kavanaugh visited the Young Scholars program at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.  He presented the pros and cons of participating in the program:

 

                               Pros                                                        _                   Cons                                                             

                  

                   True gifted and talented program.                          Cost.

                   Meets the needs of truly gifted and talented         Hidden costs: transportation, supplies.

                   students.                                                                     Selection process: how many students?

                   Such a program is needed.                                     ÒGive to get.Ó

                   Compliment current program.

 

            Superintendent Marcelle explained that in order to proceed with setting up the program, first a grade level would need to be selected.  Next, the student selection process would begin starting with a meeting with teachers, then interested parents.  The Board agreed to go forward with the program and would like to see it in the preliminary budget.

 

Request for Overnight Trip Ð German Exchange Program Ð Saarbrucken, Germany

 

                        MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of High School Foreign Language students and chaperones to Saarbrucken, Germany, from February 4-18, 2005 or February 11-25, 2005, at no expense to the district.  (The Plan is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

            Request for Overnight Trip Ð GIVE Students to NYS Service Learning Conference,   Kerhonkson, NY

 

                        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School GIVE students and chaperones to the NYS Service Learning Conference, Kerhonkson, New York, from March 15-17, 2004, at no expense to the district. (The request is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

Approve Change Order to Construction Project

 

                        MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the change order noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same. (The Change Orders are contained as Appendix C to these minutes.):

 

                        Contractor                                         Change Order                 Amount

                                    Tougher Industries, Inc.                 #7-8R1                              ($2,843)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the following items under Staffing:

 

communications

 

a.      The letter of resignation of Sandra Fogg, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b.

February 4, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

Ms. Carbone reminded the Board that the Legislative Breakfast would be held tomorrow at the State Capital.  She also reported that the PTA Founders Dinner recently held at the Glen Sanders Mansion was a success.

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the following items under Staffing:

 

Report of Superintendent

 

       a.  Staffing

           

               1) The change in the probationary appointment of Cheryl L. Ferraro, Music Teacher (Senior High and Middle School) from September 1, 2002 through July 9, 2004 to September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2004.

                

2)    Rescind the part-time appointment of Martha Flanagan, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective February 9, 2004 and, further grant her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective February 10, 2004 through February 9, 2007, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $19,860.75.

 

 

3)    The part-time probationary appointment of Jeannette Reed as School Bus Driver, in accordance with civil service regulations, effective February 10, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $13.81/hour (Step 1, 2 hours/day).

                

                       4)  The part-time probationary appointment of Sharon Becker as Typist (Pupil Personnel Services), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective February 10, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $9,947 ($9.80/hour, 5 hours/day).

                   

           5)   The following spring coaching appointments for 2003-2004:

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                      Baseball

                     Varsity                                John Striffler                     Step 10        $4,018

                     Junior Varsity                   Thomas Tama                Step 10        $3,215

                     Modified                            Michael Turgeon             Step 4          $2,464

                     Assistant                           *Keith Werner                                               - 0 -

 

                     Lacrosse

                     Girls' Varsity                     Mark Gatta                        Step 5          $2,794

                     Girls' JV                             TBA

                     Boys' Varsity                     Darren VanHeusen        Step 5          $3,555

                     Boys' JV                      Robert Gula                            Step 3          $2,309

                     Program Assistants:      Peter Rings, Frank DuBois                       - 0 Ð

 

                     Softball

                     Varsity                                Christopher  Crounse    Step 5          $3,640

                     JV                                       Stephen Lent                   Step 3          $2,364

                     Modified                            Ross MacKinnon            Step 5          $2,730

 

                     Tennis

                     Boys Varsity               Geoffrey Olson                Step 5                 $2,540

                     Boys' Modified                  *Jordan Flanagan           Step 1          $1,154

 

                     Track

                     Varsity Head Coach        James Connolly                     Step 10       $4,579

                     Boys' Varsity Assistant   John Leighton                 Step 2          $2,413

                     Girls' Varsity Assistant   James Krogh                   Step 5          $3,318

                     Varsity Assistant              Norman Dion                   Step 5          $3,111

                     Varsity Assistant              Ronald Cameron            Step 5          $3,111

                     Modified                            Michael Proper                Step 2          $2,112

                     Modified                            TBA

 

* 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.

 

 

 

 

 

                       6.   Anthony Peconie as a substitute for the Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant position the 2003-2004 school year.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

routine Business

 

a.    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 Preschool Special Education at their meeting on January 23, 2004 and the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on January 20, 22, 27, 28, and 29; and Informed Consent at their meetings on January 14 and 18, 2004 and Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Minutes

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education accept the following sets of minutes:

 

Regular Meeting: January 12, 2004

                             Special Meeting:  January 26, 2004

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    TreasurerÕs Report

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of the TreasurerÕs report for December 2003.  (The TreasurerÕs Report is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

d.    Extraclassroom Activity Accounts

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of the Extraclassroom Activity Accounts for the month of December 2003.  (The accounts are contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

 

 

 

 

e.    Warrants

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of the following Warrants.  (The Warrants are contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

Warrant #21      $674,353.15

 

Other Business

 

á      The Board discussed the possibility of a Board member attending an upcoming Lincoln Elementary PTA meeting.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle informed that Board that a budget presentation to the PTA has been added to the 2004-2005 Budget Development Calendar.

 

á      It was reported that the BOCES Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2004

 

á      The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held at Glen-Worden Elementary on February 23, 2004.

 

á      The Board discussed the problems with the roofs at Glendaal and Glen-Worden.  Superintendent Marcelle reported that the District Attorney, Margaret Huff, would address this situation.

 

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 8:11 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:31 p.m.

 

MOVED by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk