Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Board Room of the Central Office Building in said district on July 12, 2004.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk Galivan

 

Excused:     Carpenter

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

None

 

Discussion:  Budget Calendar/Curriculum Calendar/Board of Education Meeting Dates

 

Superintendent Marcelle outlined the revised 2005-2006 budget calendar.  The Board discussed the possibility of adding an additional Wednesday meeting to adopt the budget if necessary.  Superintendent Marcelle also reviewed the schedule of Curriculum Reports to the Board of Education for 2004-2005.  The Board requested that a discussion of the Young Scholars Program and the Academic Enrichment Plan be included during the February Curriculum Report presentation.  Superintendent Marcelle then presented the 2004-2005 Board of Education meeting dates and sites.

 

      MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the following conduct codes, agreement, fee schedule and policy statement:

 

Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Conduct Codes

 

      The Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Codes of Conduct for the Senior High School, Middle School and Elementary Schools, as submitted. (The codes are contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

Approve Classroom Rental & Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES

      

A classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2004-2005 (for lease of eight classrooms and Distance Learning classrooms), as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same. (The agreement is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

Approve 2004-2005 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities

 

The 2004-2005 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.  (The schedule is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

 

Adopt Policy Statement for 2004-2005 Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk 

 

The Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy Statement and authorize the School Board President to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.  (The policy is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve for review the following Board Policies:

 

Annual Review:  Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R

 

Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as submitted. (The policy is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

Annual Review:  Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P

 

Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as submitted.       (The policy is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the following appointments:

 

Appoint Committee on Special Education

 

The list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2004-2005 school year, as submitted. (The list is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

Appoint Committee on Preschool Special Education

 

The list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2004-2005 school year, as submitted. (The list is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

Appoint Impartial Hearing Officers

 

The list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2004-2005 school year, as submitted.  (The agreement is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

It was reported that there will be a change in the September 23, 2004 meeting.  Hugh Clark will be speaking about charting a school district course.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following items under Communications and Staffing

 

Communications

 

a. The letter of resignation of Melanie A. Painter, Art Teacher and Dean of Students (Middle School), effective July 1, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

b. The letter of resignation of Betty Jane Culligan, School Monitor (Sacandaga School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of Bonnie S. Falso, Teacher Aide (Glendaal School), effective July 8, 

      2004, in order for her to accept the probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant    

      (Glendaal School).  (The letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)

 

       d. The letter of resignation of Debra Gesek, School Monitor (Glendaal School), effective c.o.b. July 9, 2004, in order for her to accept the position as Teacher Aide (Glendaal School).  (The letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)

 

Report of Superintendent

 

       a.  Staffing

 

 1)    The probationary appointment of Herbert E. Tedford, III, as Assistant Principal (Middle School), effective July 26, 2004  through July 25, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $65,000.  Mr. Tedford has certification pending. 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)     The probationary appointment of Cathleen C. Barrett as School Psychologist (Glendaal Elementary School and Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $47,611 (Step 11 +M +40).  Ms. Barrett has permanent certification.

 

            3)     The part-time appointment of Alicia A. Lisowski as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish), (Senior High School and Middle School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $24,920 (Step 1 + M).  Ms. Lisowski has provisional certification pending.  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.

             

         4)     The following additional summer Special Education appointment:

 

                  Consultant Teacher

                  Kathleen Brooks                            July 7 Ð August 12, 4 hours/week                          $840

 

      5)    The following summer school appointments:

 

              Theresa Pijinowski                 1 section Ð Science 7                                          $1,370

              Colleen Avalos                         1 section Ð Spanish                                              $1,370

              Michelle Kudzin                2 sections Ð Math 7, Math 8                                       $500.88

                   *substitute for Diane Sukor       

      6)    The following as Summer Driver Education teacher:

 

              Jan Duffalo, 24 students                                                                                         $4,536

        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.

 

       7)   The following adjustments in summer school staffing:

 

              Hannah Watermann       

              from 2 sections (Math IR, Applied Math I) [$2,740]

              to 3 sections (Math IR, Applied Math I, Math 8)                                                   $4,110

 

              Shannon Wolfort      

              from 2 sections (Biology, Science 7) [$2,880]

              to 1 section (Biology)                                                                                               $1,440

 

              Jamie Massaro

              from 2 sections (Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8) [$3,160]

             to 3 sections (Social Studies 7, 2 Social Studies 8)                                         $4,740

 

              Leslie Kenny-Terry

              from 2 ½ sections (English 7/8, English 9) [$4,125)

              to 3 ½ sections (English 7/8, English 8, English 9)                                           $5,775

 

              Rick Warren

              from 2 ½ sections (English 10, English 11/12) [$4,125]

              to 2 sections (English 10, English 11)                                                                 $3,300

 

              Michelle Kudzin Ð substitute for Rick Warren

              from 2 ½ sections (English 10, English 11/12) [$634.60]

              to 2 sections (English 10, English 11)                                                                 $573.92            

 

       8)   The adjustment in the salary of William Hallenbeck, Elementary Summer School Teacher, from $1,150 to $1,510.

 

                      9)   The following supplemental appointments for 2004 - 2005:

        

          a)      Department Chairpersons

                   James Connolly                           Business Education                        $3,550.00     

                              Constance Cunningham           Foreign Language                               $3,950.00

                              Kimberlee Shartrand                   Guidance                                               $3,850.00

                              Dawn Scagnelli                                   Family & Consumer Sciences             $3,550.00

                              Kris Kastberg                               Technology                                            $3,750.00

                    

                     b)  Math Department Head                 Mark McCarthy                                      $3,250.00

 

                     c)    Head Librarian                               Theresa Moran                                     $3,250.00

      

                    d)   Health Coordinator                         Patricia Tammar                                  $3,250.00  

                    e)   Guidance Counselors

                            (vacant)                                           Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                          Timothy OÕConnell                          Middle School                                       $2,600.00  

                            Lucia Dixon                                    Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                             Deborah May                                  Senior High                                                $2,600.00

                             Lise Williams                                 Senior High                                                $2,600.00     

                             Karen McKenney                           Senior High                                                $2,600.00     

                            Kimberlee Shartrand                    Senior High                                                $2,600.00

 

                       f)  School Psychologists                                                                             

                             Kenneth Handin                                   Districtwide/CSE                                $2,600.00

                             William Lydon                                Lincoln/CPSE                                       $2,600.00

                             Susan Hoefer                                Middle School (80%)                           $2,080.00  

                             Cathleen Barrett                            Glendaal/Senior High                         $2,600.00  

                             Tammy Boyd                                  Senior High/Middle School                $2,600.00

                           Linda Lewis                                     Sacandaga (60%)                                $1,560.00

                             Amy Hart                                         Glen-Worden (50%)                                 $1,300.00     

      

                       g)  School Social Workers 

                             Cindy Skala                                           Glendaal (90%)                                  $2,340.00

                             Lisa Jeffreys                                   Lincoln                                                   $2,600.00  

                             Karen Krichbaum                          Sacandaga                                           $2,600.00

                             Theresa Rodrigues                      Glen-Worden (60%)                                 $1,560.00

                            Pamela Smith-Lyle                      Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                             Kathleen Gonnelly                        Senior High                                                $2,600.00

     

                 h) Elementary Band Ð regularly scheduled evening rehearsals           $14.12/hr

 

                       i) Elementary Strings Ð regularly scheduled evening rehearsals                   $14.12/hr

 

                       j)  High School Jazz Band Ð regularly scheduled evening rehearsals      $14.12/hr

 

                      k) Middle School Jazz Band Ð regularly scheduled evening rehearsals      $14.12/hr

 

                       l)  Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperones                                                $14.12/hr

 

                m)  Elementary Homework Club                                                                               $17.00/hr

 

             10)  The probationary appointment of Bonnie J. Falso as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,448.25 (Step 1, 7 hours/day).  Ms. Falso's Teaching Assistant certification is in progress.

 

 11)  The probationary appointment of Monica Statile as Teaching Assistant, (Middle School Computer Lab), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,062.50 (Step 3, 7 hours/day).  Ms. Statile's Teaching Assistant certification is in progress. 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.

 

             12)  The correction in the assignment of Rugena Sitzer, Stenographer (Senior High), from 10 summer days to 20 summer days, and further approve the change in longevity rate from $.15/hr to $.20/hr, effective November 7, 2004.

 

             13)  The change in longevity rate for Patricia Saskowicz, Executive Secretary 1 (Middle School), from $.15/hr to $.20/hr, effective September 14, 2004.

 

    14)  The part-time appointment of Michael Proper as Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant, effective June 28, 2004 through August 31, 2004, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, with salary to be at the rate of $10.60/hour, 10.5 hours/week. 

 

      15)    Terminate the provisional appointment of Wayne Myslinski as Head Custodian (Senior High School) and grant him a probationary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective June 22, 2004, with no change in annual salary.