Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center at the Sacandaga Elementary School in said district on November 24, 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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

      Curriculum Report:  Orff Approach to Elementary Music Education Ð Susan Fitting, Director of Fine Arts

 

Superintendent Marcelle introduced Susan Fitting, Director of the Fine Arts Department, who was on hand to present the Board with the Curriculum Report: Orff Approach to Elementary Music Education.  Mrs. Fitting outlined the Orff Approach and introduced elementary music teachers Robert Highland, Janice Rice, Frank Rizzo, and Susan Wiessman, as well as a group of elementary music students who were present to give a demonstration of the Orff approach.  Under the direction of the music teachers, the students played for the Board and audience.  Superintendent Marcelle and the Board thanked Mrs. Fitting, the teachers and students for their performance.  (The Curriculum Report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

            DISCUSSION:  BOARD OF EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL SEMINAR

 

The Board discussed the Board of Education/Administrative Council Seminar that was held November 17,2003.  Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with a memorandum summarizing what took place at the meeting.  Superintendent Marcelle noted that there are two key questions that need to be addressed following the meeting:

 

1.    How can we be more efficient in providing services for our students?

2.    How can we incorporate any ideas that are identified into our schools?

 

The Board discussed possible ways to answer these questions as some key ideas identified from the meeting held on November 17.  Superintendent Marcelle recommended creating a new Facilities Advisory Committee to study the possibility of developing another capital project.  Mr. Carpenter was against the possibility of closing an elementary school.  The Board will continue this discussion at future meetings.

 

DISCUSSION:  Board of Education Policy Review

 

The Board discussed the Board of Education Policy Review.  Superintendent Marcelle stated that the objective of this discussion is to ascertain what role the Board of Education Policy should fulfill.  Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with two possible ways to revise board policies Ð one from NYSSBA and one from School Attorney, Peg Huff.  According to NYSSBA, Superintendent

 

Marcelle explained, policy manuals should and instructional manual.  Ms. Huff didnÕt believe that policy manuals should reiterate state law, just refer to it.  After the Board discussed this, it was agreed that there were two main objectives for the revision of the policy book:

 

1)      Create a policy book that is easy to maintain.

2)      Create a policy book that refers to NYS law, but doesnÕt quote it.

 

The Board will discuss this topic further at a future meeting.

 

Discussion:  2004 Ð 2005 Budget Calendar

 

Superintendent Marcelle outlined the 2004 Ð 2005 Budget Calendar.  He then took questions and comments from the Board.

 

Tax Collector's Report 

 

                        MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution contained in the "Report of Tax Collections for 2003-2004."  (The Agreement is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

                        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 24, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation of furniture and computers to the Middle School from Education 21. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Appointment of Parent Member to 2003-2004 Committee on Special Education

 

                        MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education appoint the following parent member to the 2003-2004 Committee on Special Education (More information on this subject is contained as Appendix D to these minutes:

 

       Grace OÕConnor

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Resolution:  Nonresident Student Tuition

 

                        MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 24, 2003, terminating a nonresident student tuition enrollment, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Withdraw and Amend 2003-2004 School Tax Rolls

 

                        MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated November 24, 2003, to withdraw and amend the 2003-2004 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

                                       

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Edward Mroczko Memorial Athletic Award

 

                        MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding acceptance of the Edward Mroczko Memorial Athletic Award, dated November 24, 2003, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix G 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 letter of resignation Felicia Golinski, School Nurse (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. November 30, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

b.    The letter of resignation of for retirement purposes of Ellen Mulholland Huggins, School Media Specialist Ð Library (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of Neil St. Louis, Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective c.o.b. November 10, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

d.    The letter of resignation of Ann L. Shattuck, Typist  (Pupil Personnel Services), effective c.o.b. November 21, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)

 

Routine Business

 

a.    Tenure

 

1)      That Lisa Bourassa, provisionally certified as a French 7-12 teacher, be granted tenure as a Foreign Language Teacher, effective April 7, 2004.

 

b.   Staffing

           

            1)     The increase in assignment of Tammy D'Amour, School Monitor from 2.0 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day, effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

                

                    2)     The change in assignment of Joseph Frascatore from Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide) 2nd shift, to Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide) 1st shift, effective November 17, 2003, with 2003-2004 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,609.60.

                            

              3)          The change in assignment of Bruce Webb from Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), 1st shift, to Maintenance Mechanic (Districtwide), 2nd shift, effective November 17, 2003, with 2003-2004 annual salary to be at the rate of $36,212.80:

 

                    4)     The change in appointment of LaVerne A. Bouton, IV, from provisional Maintenance Mechanic to temporary Maintenance Mechanic, effective November 17, 2003, with no change in his current rate of pay:

 

        5)      The change in assignment for Andreina Giovannone, effective November 17, 2003        through June 30, 2004, from School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), 1.66 hours/day, to School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), 2 hours/day, with no change in her current rate of pay.

              

                    6)     The following list of additional substitutes for 2003-2004.  These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law ¤3035.

 

                                 Substitute Cleaner/Laborer

                                 Raymond Ortell

                                 Robert Pelkey

         Sherrie Pasquariello

 

                        7)     The following winter coaching appointment for 2003-2004. 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.                

 

                                 Boys' Basketball

          Varsity Assistant             Yacouba Sangare           - 0 -

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 October 22, 28, 29, 30; November 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; 13, 14, Preschool Special Education at their meeting on November 7, 2003 and Informed Consent and Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle informed the Board that the property at the entrance of Glen-Worden Elementary has been sold and one of the conditions of sale is that the Glen-Worden Elementary and the Senior Center signs must be removed.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that Glen-Worden is holding a breakfast with the senior citizens at the Senior Center on November 25, 2003 at 9:30 a.m.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle told the Board that the Lincoln PTA has requested that a Board member be present at one of their upcoming meetings.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle included copies of policies and procedures for dealing with harassment, bullying, and fighting.  This was discussed.

 

á      The Board discussed the recent NYS Board of Regents change affecting regents and local diploma standards.

 

á      It was reported that since the beginning of the school year Claire McDermott and Susan Fitting have secured grants totaling $5,200.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle will invite Peg Huff to open and executive session at the next meeting, which will be held December 8, 2003 at the District Office.

 

MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk