Regular Meeting Minutes
A
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central
School District was held in the Cafeteria at the Middle School in said district
on December 13, 2004.
President
of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:07
p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk DÕAlessandro
Absent: None
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None.
Recognition of
Retiring Instructional Personnel:
Geraldine Hallgren,
Teaching Assistant
Margaret Smith, President of the Board of Education,
recognized the retirement of Geraldine
Hallgren.
Congratulations were extended and the following comments were made:
Gerry Hallgren has been a Teaching Assistant in the
High School Library since 1991.
Prior to that, she served as a substitute in the district for two years.
In her thirteen years in the library, Gerry has seen many changes and
technological advancements. She
was always eager to adapt to these changes and to learn new ways to better
serve the students in our high school.
She enjoyed working with students and assisted them whenever possible to
ensure that they made the best use of the library's resources. Her pleasant ways and helpful
mannerisms will be missed by all.
Gerry is also very creative and artistic, and the
students and staff were always anxious to see the attractive displays she often
prepared for the library window and various bulletin boards. She plans to continue to pursue her
interest in art and hopes to spend many leisurely hours with her watercolor
painting. Gerry also loves
"antiquing" and is looking forward to pursuing this hobby. She is also making plans to travel and
spend time with her sons in Connecticut and Michigan and to visit her dad in
Boston. She has a very active
retirement planned!
We wish Gerry the best in her retirement years! Congratulations, Gerry!
Presentation: Questar III Tech Valley Tech Camp
Mr. Marcelle introduced Dr. Barbara Nagler of the
Capital Region BOCES who spoke briefly about the
1st annual summer Tech Valley Tech Camp
which runs in partnership between Capital Region
BOCES and Questar III. Mr. Cliff Hebert of Questar III then spoke of the purpose of
the Tech Camp
which is intended to excite students with the
ÒsciencesÓ and prepare them for a career in that field.
Andrew Peterson and Courtney Schaeffer, SG Middle
School students, participated in the Tech
Camp this past summer and gave a powerpoint
presentation which highlighted their experience.
Ms. Hillary Riley of the Capital Region BOCES Science
Department spoke about the plan to develop
a Regional Technical High School. Next year the goal
for Tech Camp is to increase the Camp from
five (5) days to 2 weeks and add more students. (A
Letter from Cliff Hebert is contained as Appendix
A to these minutes.)
Curriculum Report: Middle School At-Risk Program/Senior High GOAL/GED Update Ð
Shari Keller, Lynda Castronovo, and Thomas Eagan
Mr. Eagan, Assistant Principal of the High School,
reviewed the history of the GOAL Program.
He
presented an overview of the program which included
the selection process, program goals, a review
of student progress and student placement. He presented a summary of the program
for the years
2001-2004.
He pointed out where we
have been, where we are now and where we want to be with
the
program. Ms. Castronovo, Principal
of the High School, spoke of the changing demographics, how children are
identified and noted that the goal of the program is for children to leave high
school with a diploma. She
explained that the GOAL program has the components needed for children to get
the support they need and to give them real world projects. She stressed the
importance of needing a teacher assistant, which was cut back in the 2002-2003
school year, and the need to restore this position. Ms. Keller, Principal of the Middle School, gave statistics
on how at risk children have increased since 2002. She feels there is a need to be pro-active in targeting
children at the middle school level who are at risk. After looking at the three groups of children at risk
(special education students, able bodied with behavioral problems and those at
risk of failing), she is proposing hiring one (1) 7-hour teacher assistant who
would work with 12 7th and 12 8th graders. (A Curriculum Report is contained as
Appendix B to these minutes.)
Approval of
Professional Development Plan for 2004-2005
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve
the Professional Development Plan for the
2004-2005 school year, as submitted. Mr. Kavanaugh commented on
different parts of the plan,
pointing out specifically the evaluation model and
the need to discuss the mentor plan in more depth.
It was agreed this topic would be put on a future
board meeting agenda. (The Plan is
contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Request for Overnight
Field Trip Ð Varsity Cheerleaders to Orlando,
Florida
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education
approve the request for the overnight trip of the
varsity cheerleaders and chaperones to the Contest of
Champions National Cheerleading
Competition in Orlando, Florida, from February 23,
2005 Ð February 28, 2005, at no expense to the
district.
Mr. Conlon questioned the $250 cost per student. Mr. Marcelle indicated no child has
ever
been excluded from a field trip due to this cost
since fundraising covers it. (The
Request is
contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls
MOVED BY Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the
Resolution, dated December 13, 2004, to withdraw and amend the 2004-2005 School
Tax Rolls, as submitted. (The
Resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Adopt Reading
Textbook and Materials for Middle School AIS
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the following Reading Textbook and Materials for the Middle School AIS program:
Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature (Anthology)
Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature Ð The EMC Write-In
Reader
Literature and the Language Arts: Exploring Literature Ð New York ELA
Practice
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
á Ms. Carbone spoke regarding the position papers for CAPSBA and requested that Board Members indicate what their priorities are and to also let her know if anyone wants to work on the legislative papers. She also encouraged members to attend the Legislative Breakfast. She also noted that there have been no applications for the Grace McIver Award the last two years from the school district.
á Mr. Conlon spoke regarding the CFE lawsuit.
á Ms. Carbone reminded members that the PTAÕs FounderÕs Day event is 2/1 at Glen Sanders. They are looking at Ron Cook as the guest speaker.
MOVED
by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following items under
Communications and Staffing:
1) The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of
Theresa E. Moran, School Media Specialist (Library) (Senior High School) and Head Librarian (Districtwide),
effective July 1, 2005. (The
Letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)
1) The attached revisions to the 2004-2005 Teachers'
Salary List originally submitted on the October 18, 2004, Agenda, as submitted.
(The Revisions are attached as Appendix G to these minutes.)
2) The following additional supplemental appointment for
2004-2005: (The Request is
contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)
Gay
Straight Alliance (GSA)
Advisor Leslie
Kenny-Terry -0-
3) The following additional winter coaching appointments
for 2004-2005:
Skiing
Varsity Cross Country Colleen
Stevens -
0 Ð
Wrestling
Varsity
Assistant Christopher
Bailey -
0 Ð
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.
4) The stipend for Donald Petersen, Senior Maintenance Mechanic
(Districtwide), as per the attached. (The agreement is attached is Appendix I to these minutes.)
5) The probationary appointment of Vern Layaou as
Cleaner (Senior High School), effective December 14, 2004, in accordance with
Civil Service regulations, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of
$20,363.20 (Step 1).
6) The change in assignment of Roberto Oquendo from Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School) to Lead Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School),
effective December 14, 2004, and further approve
the Lead Cleaner annual stipend of $1250, effective December 14, 2004.
7) The following additional substitutes for 2004-2005:
Substitute School Monitor
Francis
Walter
Substitute
Cleaner/Laborer
Wendy
Howard
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.
8) The probationary appointment of Cynthia Steadwell as Teaching Assistant
(Senior High School), effective January 3, 2005 through January 2, 2008, with
2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,721.25 (Step 2, 7
hours/day). Mrs. Steadwell's
Teaching Assistant certification is in progress.
ROLL
CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION
CARRIED
a. Placement
of Children with Disabilities
MOVED
by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the
Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Special Education at their meetings on 11/10/04, 11/12/04, 11/16/04, 11/17/04,
11/18/04, 11/19/04, 11/23/04, 11/29/04, 12/01/04, 12/02/04, 12/06/04, 12/07/04
and 12/08/04 and the Committee on Preschool Education at their meeting on
11/19/04.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Treasurer's Report
President Smith acknowledged receipt of October 2004
TreasurerÕs Report. (This Report is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)
c. Minutes: November 8, 2004 Regular
Meeting
November 22, 2004 Special
Meeting
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve
the above minutes with the following corrections:
Page 76 Ð Change Mr. Conlon recommended
to Mr. Conlon discussed
Page 76 Ð NLSBA change to NYSSBA
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
d.
Warrants
President Smith acknowledged receipt of the following
Warrants. (The Warrants are
contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)
#24 $1,077,321.94
#26 $ 380,423.12
e. Extra
Classroom Activities Accounts
President Smith acknowledged receipt of October 2004
Extra Classroom Activities Account.
(The Extra Classroom Activity Accounts are contained as Appendix L to
these minutes.)
MOVED by Conlon to adjourn into the
Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to the Executive
Session at 9:05 p.m. and returned to Open
Session at 10:00 p.m.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
____________________________
Maggie
DÕAlessandro, District Clerk