Special Meeting Minutes

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Board Room of the District Office in said district on April 25, 2005.

President of the Board of Education called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith,

Interim Superintendent McAndrews, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum

and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk DeLong

Absent: None

Pledge of Allegiance

HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Jerry Moore, Jay St., spoke regarding the current foil policy and the timeline for accessing district documents.

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the BOCES Administrative Budget, Career and Technical Education instructional Equipment Reserve fund, and Board Vacancies

BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL

EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND, AND BOARD VACANCIES

a. Approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to expend the sums set for the Administrative Budget document in the total amount of $5,565,880 during the school year 2005-2006 and to raise such sum by assessments to component school districts, non-component school districts, and other BOCES and other sources as deemed appropriate.

b. Approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to establish a Career Educational Instructional Equipment Reserve Fund which shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 1950(4)(ee) and Commissioner's Regulation 170.3(k).

c. That pursuant to official notification by the Clerk of the Capital District Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sandra Beloncik, John Bergeron, John Phelan and John Yagielski are candidates for four vacant BOCES Board seats, the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Scotia-Glenville Board of Education cast one vote for each candidate, as

deemed appropriate.

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION: REFUND REAL PROPERTY TAXES

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the resolution dated April 25, 2005, to

refund real property taxes, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these

minutes.)

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION: GARY C. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the resolution dated April 10, 2005, accepting

the Gary C. Smith Memorial Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B

to these minutes.)

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP – TRACK TEAM TO PHILADELPHIA, PA

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip for Senior High track team members and chaperones to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, PA, from April 27-29, 2005 at no expense to the district.

Ben Conlon questioned the motion with the wording “no expense to the district” due to the team using a district vehicle for their trip.

Karen Bradley amended her motion as follows: that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip for Senior High track team members and chaperones to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, PA, from April 27-29, 2005. (This request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve/accept all items under Communications, Staffing and Bids.

COMMUNICATIONS

a. Accept the letter of resignation of Thomas W. Eagan, Assistant Principal (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, in order for him to accept the position of Glendaal Elementary School Principal. (This resignation is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

b. Approve the request of Lisa M. Munter, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), for an extension of her unpaid childcare leave of absence through June 30, 2006. (This request is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

c. Accept the letter of resignation of Karen C. Johnson, School Nurse (Sacandaga School), effective c.o.b. April 25, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

ROUTINE BUSINESS

a. Staffing

1) The probationary appointment of Thomas W. Eagan as Elementary Principal (Glendaal School), effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $80,000. Mr. Eagan has permanent certification.

2) The following supplementary appointments for the 2004-2005 school year:

Drama Club

SH – Spring Stage Director/Producer Deborah May $1,691

SH – Spring Music Director Jessica Crisci $1,030

SH – Spring Orchestra Director Allison Atchley $ 266

3) The part-time appointment of Amy E. Schwarting as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), effective April 26, 2005 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary at the rate of $7.98/hour (31.75 hours/week).

4) The part-time probationary appointment of Daniel Peterson as Cleaner (Lincoln School), effective April 26, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary at the annual rate of $10,181.60. This appointment is conditioned on the school district's 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.

5) The appointment of Joseph F. Kavanaugh as Assistant Treasurer of the School District, effective April 25, 2005 through June 30, 2005, with no additional remuneration.

b. Bid: Automotive Technology and Work Tools

Award the items on the Automotive Technology and Work Tool bid on an item by item basis to the lowest qualified bidder. (The bid summary is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

OTHER BUSINESS

· Interim Superintendent McAndrews spoke regarding the appointment of Tom Eagan as new principal of Glendaal School. He stated that the transition should go smoothly.

· Interim Superintendent McAndrews informed the Board that he had spoken with Dr. Barbara Nagler regarding the search for a new Superintendent and would like to have the Board meet with her before the next meeting on May 9^th. It was decided that the Board will meet at 5:30 on May 9^th to meet with Dr. Nagle.

· Pam Carbone reminded everyone that the CAPSBA annual dinner meeting will be held on May 19^th at the Questar III Rensselaer Education Center, registration is required. They will be presenting the Grace McIver Education Award that evening and the guest speaker will be James A. Kadamus, Deputy Commissioner, State Department of Education.

· Ben Conlon spoke regarding the current foil policy. He has been working on a draft of this policy to conform with the present law. He would like the Board to review this draft before the next meeting.

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session to discuss matters relating to personnel.

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:04 p.m.

MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.

ROLL CALL

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.

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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk