A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School in said district on September 27, 2004.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Smith, Bradley, Carbone, Conlon, Ahnert (arrived at 6:22pm), Crisafulli (arrived
at 6:27pm), Superintendent Marcelle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie, Acting District Clerk Ellis
Excused: Carpenter
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 6:17 pm and returned to Regular Session at
7:15 pm.
Jerry Moore, 122 Jay Street, spoke about the teachers' contract.
Michael Marcelle, 17 Haviland Drive, spoke about the Board's duties in regard to the teachers' contract.
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated September 14, 2004, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007, as submitted, and, further, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a joint press release and sign the contract. (The Memorandum of Agreement and joint press release are contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the resolution to correct a 2003 Tax Bill, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution to Withdraw and Amend the 2004-2005 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the Agreement Among the Towns of Glenville and Ballston, the Village of Scotia, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville School Districts and the Capital District YMCA Relative to the Implementation of the Middle School "School's Out" Program, and authorize the Superintendent to sign said Agreement, as submitted. (The Agreement is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
At two previous meetings, the Board discussed a possible new policy regarding distribution of community announcements, and wording for a possible new policy and procedure had been provided by School Attorney Kathryn McCary. The Board further discussed wording for this new optional policy regarding "backpack mail" Ð distribution of information concerning activities, events, programs and other opportunities of interest to children and their families in the community. It was decided to revise some wording and present it at the next Regular Meeting for a first reading. (The proposed policy is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)
2004-2005 DISTRICT GOALS
In response to a request for information, Mr. Marcelle explained that members of the senior class are taking full class loads and have very few study halls in their schedules. Class enrollment numbers for the high school were discussed.
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the 2004-05 District Goals, as submitted. (The Goals are contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Marcelle told the Board that Scotia-Glenville was well represented on the team and that the hockey team had a successful year in 2003-04. No team member who wanted to play was excluded.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Resolution authorizing the merger agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District for an interscholastic ice hockey team, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 5
NOES: 1 (Ahnert)
MOTION CARRIED
In response to questions, Mr. Marcelle stated that the principal, school nurse, 5th grade teachers and parents go on this trip which is part of the Outdoor Education Program. Fundraising takes place to provide money for the trip, and no student is denied the opportunity to attend for financial reasons. Three of the four elementary schools go to Camp Chingachgook annually, usually in the spring.
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden 5th graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from September 30 Ð October 1, 2004. (The request is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the non-resident student tuition enrollment of Keysha M. Scagnelli, grade 12 student, for the 2004-05 school year. (The request is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the non-resident student tuition enrollment of Christopher E. Armstrong, grade 8 student, for the 2004-05 school year. (The request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following items under Communications, Tenure, and Staffing:
a. The letter of resignation Andreina Giovannone, School Monitor (Lincoln School), effective c.o.b. October 1, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)
b. The letter of resignation of Maureen McCumber, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. September 24, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)
c. The letter of resignation of JoAnn Smith, School Monitor (Sacandaga School), effective c.o.b. September 17, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)
d. The letter of resignation of Kathy Muscato, District Clerk, effective c.o.b. September 24, 2004. (The letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes.)
1) That Wanda Colyer, permanently certified as a Remedial Reading Teacher, (Senior High Alternate High School Equivalency Program Ð GED Preparation), be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective February 1, 2005.
2) That Jessica (Dashnaw) Crisci, provisionally certified as a Music Teacher (Senior High and Middle School) be granted tenure as a Music Teacher, effective February 1, 2005.
1) The regular substitute appointment of
Claudia White as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High), effective October 28, 2004
through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of
$39,965 (Step 5+M+23[1/3]). Ms.
White has permanent certification.
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.
2) The appointment of Holly Britton as School Nurse Per Diem Substitute (Districtwide), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $17.85.
3) The temporary appointment of Kathleen
Smith as Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services), in
accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 28, 2004 through
on/about March 24, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of
$22,360. 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.
4) The part-time appointment of JoAnn Smith as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.66/hour, 33 hours/week.
5) The part-time appointment of Barbara Santelli as School Monitor (Sacandaga School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 2.25 hours/day.
6) The part-time appointment of Suzanne Johnson as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.82/hour, 3.5 hours/day. 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.
7) The part-time appointment of Thomas Bergeron as School Monitor (Senior High School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 3.0 hours/day. 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.
8). The probationary appointment of Allen Diederich as Cleaner (Middle School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20 (8 hours/day). 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.
9) The probationary appointment of Salvador Oliver as Cleaner (Middle School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,363.20 (8 hours/day). 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.
10) The following additional substitutes for 2004-2005:
Substitute Cleaners/Laborers
* Vern Layaou Maureen Matthews
Substitute School Monitors/Teacher Aides
* Lisa Clune *William Johnson
* Kimberly Borysewicz * Janet Smith
* Elizabeth Joy * Pamela Yagielski
*These appointments are 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.
11) The following additional supplemental appointment for 2004-2005:
DECA Barbara Brandone $1,177
12) The following additional fall coaching appointments for 2004-2005:
Cheerleading Jr.Varsity Laurie Cieslak $737.33
Stephanie St. Pierre $210.67
13) The part-time appointment of Patricia Gibbons as School Monitor (Lincoln School), effective September 28, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $7.89/hour, 2 hours/day.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c. Placement of Students With Disabilities
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education on September 10, 2004, and the Committee on Special Education on September 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2004.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
d. Treasurer's Report
President Smith acknowledged receipt of July 2004 Treasurer's Report. (The Report is
contained as Appendix O to these minutes.
¤ The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held October 18, 2004 at Glendaal School. The Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a building tour prior to the meeting.
¤ Mr. Marcelle and the Board discussed dates for a brief Board/Administrative Seminar.
MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Jean B. Ellis, Acting District Clerk