Special Meeting Minutes

 

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held at  the District Office  in said district on June 27, 2005.

 

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

 

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

Interim Superintendent McAndrews, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk DeLong

 

Absent:        Crisafulli

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

 

Interim Superintendent McAndrews spoke regarding the Math B exam.  The State Board of Regents has changed the scoring on the exam after a review of the test.

      

RECOGNITION OF RETIRING INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL:

ANN PELUSO - PRINCIPAL OF GLENDAAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Ann Peluso became principal of Glendaal Elementary School in July 1989.  Previous to that she had

been a principal in Gloversville and before that, an elementary teacher at Shenendehowa, where        she

concentrated on the teaching of remedial mathematics.   It was clear at the start of her stewardship at

Glendaal that the "school on the hill" was in fine hands.  In a district that had always known about

strong work ethics, Ann set a high standard at Glendaal and across the Scotia-Glenville school district

for hard work and dedication. Her early and late hours became somewhat legendary as her car could

always be spotted in the parking lot in the early part of the morning and late into the night. Her faculty

knew that she would not expect any more of them than she expected of herself, and that single leadership trait of hard work and dedication to our children became a hallmark for all Glendaal staff.

Ann also evolved to be a leader who valued and practiced true shared decision making.  She believes

that the best choices and decisions should have involvement of all of the parties affected by the

decision and she practiced that belief in shared decision making committees,  PTA's, district

committees and day-to-day decisions of which there were seemingly hundreds in a 24 hour period.

Over the years she has led many committees with a leadership style that promoted discussion,

 collaboration and dedication to task. In particular, her leadership in the area of mathematics for the

 district helped equip Scotia Glenville with a quality program.  She truly became a curriculum leader

and an important decision maker for the direction of mathematics education across the district.  In

 recent years she was a leading force in having our new special education programs at Glendaal run

with effectiveness and compassion.  And then there is the issue of attention to detail!  Webster defines detail as "extended treatment of or attention to particular items", but we understand that that definition is being revised to lead with "see Ann Peluso's work at Glendaal Elementary School, Scotia NY".   Nothing in any activity was left to chance under Ann's leadership and all those around her learned  valuable lessons about implementation, the part of education that is often so difficult with which to be successful.

 

Ann has been instrumental in the strong achievement of Glendaal in the last 16 years.   Test scores on standardized testing were always high, especially on the more recent State assessments where Glendaal recently posted 98% of their students achieving proficiency on the Math 4 assessment.  It was not uncommon, in fact it was fairly common, to see Ann teaching a class in order to just help out for a day,....or for a week .................or  for 16 years.  Ann took the concept of instructional leadership to heart and her staff responded with quality instruction and dedication to children. 

And for Ann, it always did come back to the children.  Anything that she did, any early or late hours she kept, and any relationships she forged always had the children of Scotia-Glenville at the heart of her work.  She has been an inspiration to the faculty, support staff and administration for almost 2 decades, and her leadership, grace and style will be sorely missed.  She has left a legacy in Scotia that will now become part of our culture and make us a better school district, and better educators. Ann will finally get to relax a little (we hope!) as she retires on June 30 and begins a travel itinerary that will take her around the country.  She will take with her the best wishes of a Scotia-Glenville community that is thankful for her work in the district and grateful for all that she has ultimately done for its children.  If her goal in education was to better the lives of children, then she should know that she has achieved that goal, both now and for the future.

Well done, Ann Peluso!

 

 

RESOLUTION:  HARRY T. ELLIS AND MARY ELLIS SUTHERLAND SCHOLARSHIP

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board approve the Resolution, dated June 27, 2005, regarding acceptance of the Harry T. Ellis and Mary Ellis Sutherland Scholarship, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes). 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board adopt the following two resolutions.  A discussion ensued following the motion regarding whether this would be a safety issue and whether the dollar amount was sufficient. 

 

REVISED RESOLUTION:  ELECTRIC EASEMENT TO NIAGARA MOHAWK

 

Adopt the revised Resolution, dated June 27, 2005, granting an easement to Niagara Mohawk in order to install, maintain, replace and operate underground electric facilities including cables, conduits, wires, pedestals, closures, handholes, transformers and such other supporting apparatus at the Glen-Worden Elementary School, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

REVISED RESOLUTION:  GAS EASEMENT TO NIAGARA MOHAWK

 

Adopt the revised Resolution, dated June 27, 2005, granting an easement to Niagara Mohawk in

order to install, maintain, replace and operate underground gas facilities including pipeline or lines

with all valves, and appurtenant apparatus, structures or markers at the Glen-Worden Elementary School, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:   5

                NOES: 1 (Conlon)

                                                                 MOTION CARRIED

 

APPROVE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTÕS CONDUCT CODES

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School DistrictÕs Codes of

Conduct for the Senior High School, Middle School and elementary Schools, as amended. (These  Codes are contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the Board accept the Motion pending approval from the schoolÕs attorney. 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:   5

                NOES: 1 (Conlon)

                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

 

             

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board adopt the following Board policies:

 

ADOPT REVISED BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #1100:  PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM

(FOIL)

 

Adopt the revised Policy #1100:  Public Information Program (FOIL), as submitted.  (This policy is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

ADOPT THE ORGANIZATION CHART (APPENDIX C) ADOPT REVISED BOARD OF EDUCATION

POLICY  #3230

 

Adopt the new Policy #3230:  Organization Chart (Appendix C), as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

ADOPT REVISED BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #6780:  EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

 

Adopt the revised Policy #6780:  Expense Reimbursement, as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #6781:  MEALS AND REIMBURSEMENT

 

Adopt the new Policy #6781:  Meals and Reimbursement, as submitted.       (This policy is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION  POLICY # 6782:  CREDIT CARDS

 

Adopt the new Policy #6782:  Credit Cards, as submitted.  (This policy is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #8331:  USE OF CELL PHONES

 

Adopt the new Policy #8331:  Use of Cell Phones, as submitted.  (This policy is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

DISCUSSION:  BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY REVIEW PROCESS

 

Interim Superintendent McAndrews discussed the Board of Education Policy Review Process.  He suggested the possibility of the Board and Administration working together in teams to look at the policies and make any appropriate changes.  This would be an on-going process that would probably take about three years to complete.  The Board discussed this suggestion and it was decided that Conlon and Ahnert would work with Administration this summer on three mandated policies and report back in August.

 

DISCUSSION:  ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY STUDY

 

Interim Superintendent McAndrews discussed the need for the Board to examine whether a Core Working Group be formed to look at the problem the district is facing in regards to attendance boundaries.  After discussing this issue the Board decided that they will need to move forward with this and will discuss it further over the summer.

 

ADOPT HEALTH EDUCATION TEXTBOOK

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for Health Education, Grade 10 level.

 

              Glencoe Health

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board accept the following items under Communications and Routine Business:

 
COMMUNICATIONS

      

a.    Accept the letter of resignation of Ann Marie McCullough, Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

b.    Accept the letter of resignation of Amy Hart, School Psychologist (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

 

ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

              a.   Staffing

 

1) Approve the probationary appointment of Ryan J. Ross as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $39,747 (Step 4 +23).  Mr. Ross has initial certification.  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.

 

   2) Approve the probationary appointment of Maria Maynard as Elementary Teacher [Gifted and        Talented Program/Academic Enrichment Program (Districtwide)], effective      September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of  $39,292 (Step 3 +M).   Ms. Maynard has permanent certification and is in the process of completing the Gifted and Talented extension this summer.  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.

 

 3)   Approve the regular substitute appointment of Rebecca Gaudreau as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,500 (Step 1).  Ms. Gaudreau has initial certification.       

 

 4)   Approve the contract, as submitted, with Cindy Taylor as School Nurse (50% basis, Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary at the annual rate of $9,502.

 

  5)  Approve the appointment of Melinda Zarnoch as Licensed Practical Nurse (Senior High), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $11.31.

 

   6) Approve the appointment of Holly Britton as School Nurse Per Diem Substitute (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $18.74.

 

  7) Approve the appointment of Robert Beedleson as District Printer, effective July 1, 2005, at the hourly rate of $13.48.

 

  8) Approve the appointment of Timothy Pink as District Printer, effective July 1, 2005, at the hourly rate of $11.90.

 

  9) Approve the following supplemental appointments for 2005-2006:

 

        a)    Publication Advisors

                      High School Yearbook                        Kimberly Durant       $2,605

                      High School Yearbook (financial)                 Tammy Boyd     $   817

              

        b)    Class Advisors

                      Senior Class                                         Jaime Massaro $    937.50

                                                                                       Amanda Faulkner $    937.50

                      Junior Class                                         Patricia Johnson $     634

                                                                                       Patricia Tammar $     634

                      Sophomore Class                               Leslie O'Keefe  $     627

                      Freshman Class                                  Kathy Brooks     $     223.50

                                                                         Stephanie Dimopoulos-DiCocco $     223.50

       

        c)    Student Council Advisors

                      Senior High                                                  Anthony Peconie       $   277

                                                                                       Trisha Burr        $   277

                     

        d)    High School Drama Club

                      Advisor                                                   Deborah May     $   690

        e)    Other

               1)    Marching Band                              Allison Atchley   $1,250

               2)    National Honor Society                Kate Gonnelly           $   474

                      Senior High School                      Patti Johnson           $   474

               3)    DECA                                                                           $1,250

               4)    Key Club                                         John Connolly   $1,250

               5)    FBLA                                                                             $1,250

               6)    FCCLA                                            Cheryl Miller              $   625

                                                                                Cheryl Ferraro          $   625

               7)    Choralaires                                           Jessica Crisci   $1,250

               8)    Mock Trial                                       Christine Sipperly-Bult $1,250

               9)    German Club                                 Connie Cunningham    $   823

               10) French Club                                   Lisa Bourassa         $   823

               11) Spanish Club                                Lorri Sammons       $   823

               12) SADD Š Senior High                    Marilyn Johnson      $   948

               13) Ski Club Š Senior High                Patricia Bertino        $   823

               14) Art Club                     Stephanie Dimopoulos-DiCocco $   823

               15) Amnesty International                  Vacant                       $  

               16) Senior High School Store           Marianne Ille      $1,167

 

   11)     Approve the change in appointment of Cynthia Steadwell from Teacher Aide (.4) to Teaching Assistant (.4), for the summer Special Education Program, effective July 5, 2005 through August 12, 2005, with no change in appointed salary.

 

b.     Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

Approve the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 5/13, 5/27, 6/3, 6/17, 3/14, 4/6, 5/9, 5/10, 6/9, 6/13, 6/14, 6/16, 3/22, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/25, 4/26, 5/1, 5/3, 5/5, 5/12, 5/16, 6/3, 6/8, and 3/30.

 

   

c.    Bids:

 

       1)   Award the bid for the Millermatic DVI 115/230 Volt Welder to Northeast Gas Technologies, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

 

       2)   Award the bid for a GE Built-In Single Wall Oven to LoweÕs, Halfmoon, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

 

       3)   Award the 2005-2006 Air Filter bid to Edco Sales Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

 

       4)   Award the 2005-2006 Miscellaneous Transportation Items bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

 

       5)   Award the 2005-2006 Bus Body Repair bid to RC Enterprises, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

 

       6)   Award the 2005-2006 Wood Floor Re-coating bid to Adirondack Commercial Hardwood Floors, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix R to these minutes).

 

       7)   Award the 2005-2006 Custodial Supplies bid to multiple vendors, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix S to these minutes).

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

Interim Superintendent McAndrews discussed with the Board the possibility of changing the SuperintendentÕs Conference Day scheduled for January 17th to October 11th.

 

 

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

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 8:19 p.m. and returned to Open Session at  9:55 p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

 

 

 

                                                                                                            ____________________________

                                                                                                            Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk