Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special 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 May 22, 2006.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, Superintendent Swartz, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, and District Clerk DeLong.

 

Absent:        None.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

                                                   

none

 

RECOGNITION OF RETIRING NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL Ð MARY CONNELLY

TYPIST  (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

 

Writing about Mary Connelly and her retirement is most difficult.  It is difficult because of how much she meant to her colleagues in the guidance office, how much she added to the smooth running of the office, and how much she meant to the students and staff of Scotia. 

Mary has been a secretary in the district for over 20 years.  Mary first came to the high school guidance office in October 1992.

 

Mary was the first person people encountered when they entered the guidance office. From the moment someone walked in and Mary worked with them, they felt a warmth and gentleness that were hard to beat.

 

MaryÕs goodness and generosity showed through in all that she did. She passed on an innate calmness to those around her. Mary has written a card of congratulation or condolence to staff members for every happy event or loss as we encountered them.  No one was forgotten.  Her fellow secretaries, to a one, mention her willingness to pitch in no matter how busy she already was.

 

MaryÕs positive spirit has been tested several times while working in guidance.  We have weathered many student crises over the years.  While counselors were in their offices with doors shut Ð she encountered the masses of distraught students and managed to ÒtriageÓ those needing the most help. 

 

Mary became a part of all of us.  Scotia-Glenville is a better place because of her.  Now her

grandchildren: Jack, Ally, Daniel, Gillian, Patrick, Finley, and Brennan will be benefiting from her

undivided attention.  Enjoy every moment of your retirement!  Congratulations, Mary!

 

 

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS GRANTED TENURE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006:  JAMES

BARTON, JEFFREY BOWER, SARAH CARDINALI, CHRISTINA DARKANGELO WOOD,

ANDREA DICAPRIO, TAMI GAUDETTE, DOROTHY HALLIGAN, BROOKE KEITH, STEPHANIE

ST. PIERRE, AND KIMBERLY WEISS

 

Superintendent Swartz honored the newly tenured teachers with a brief reception.

 

CURRICULUM REPORT:  MENTOR PROGRAM -- PATRICIA TAMMAR, HEALTH\

COORDINATOR/MENTOR COORDINATOR

 

Pat Tammar, Health Coordinator and Mentor Coordinator, gave a brief report to the Board regarding the Mentor Program.  Several participating teachers spoke to the Board regarding this program.

(This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve/accept the following two items:

 

 2006-2007 BUDGET VOTE:  APPOINT ADDITIONAL INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT CLERKS

      

Approve the list of additional Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for Nursing Homes for the Annual District Election on May 16, 2006, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

REPORT OF INSPECTORS OF BUDGET VOTE

 

Accept the report of the Inspectors of the election certifying the results of the budget vote held on May 16, 2006, as follows:

 

1)  Resolution to approve the 2006-2007 budget in the amount of $42,010,399

 

           Yes = 1,539  No =  1,168       Void = 8      Total  = 2,715

 

2)  Bus Purchase Proposition

 

                Yes = 1,608      No = 1,042    Void = 8    Total = 2,658

 

3)  Board of Education Candidates:

 

                  John R. Yagielski        1,594

                 Gary T. Normington     1,543

                 Jerry Moore                    1,376   

 

      

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

ADOPT THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the 2006-2007 school calendar, as submitted.

 

After a brief discussion, the Board will vote to adopt the 2006-2007 school calendar with the following changes:  all half days at the Middle School and High School will be added to the calendar for the following year.  (This calendar is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

RECOMMENDATION TO WITHDRAW SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE JOINT SIDEWALK PROJECT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, VILLAGE OF SCOTIA, AND TOWN OF GLENVILLE

 

 MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the withdrawal of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District from the joint sidewalk project with the State of New York, Village of Scotia, and Town of Glenville, effective May 22, 2006.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP Ð SGHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Varsity Cheerleaders and chaperones to the Cheerleading Camp, Beach Lake, PA, from August 18 to August 21, 2006, at no expense to the district.  (This request is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION:  DESIGNATE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN DETERMINING COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA)

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, designating the Scotia-Glenville Central School District as the Lead Agency in determining compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION:  LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding the proposed Lincoln Elementary School Project, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following resolutions:

 

RESOLUTION:  ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia

Glenville Middle School PTA, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these

minutes).

 

 RESOLUTION:  ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated May 22, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve all items under Communications and Routine Business:

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.  Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Carol C. Miner, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective January 1, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

b. Approve the request of Katherine Maggs, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes, effective October 15, 2006, through November 24, 2006.  (This request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

 ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

       a.    Staffing

          

1) Approve the probationary appointment of Stephen E. Jensen as Music Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2008, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step 5 +M +6 when teachersÕ salaries for 2006-2007 are set. Mr. Jensen has permanent 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 Misty Maib as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at Step  7 +M +9 when teachersÕ salaries for 2006-2007 are set.  Ms. Maib has provisional certification.    

 

3)  Approve the temporary appointment of Christopher Neary as Cleaner (Senior High  School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective May 24, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,862.40 (Step 1, $10.03/hour), and further approve his lead cleaner stipend with the 2005-2006 annual amount of $1500, effective May 24, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

 

4)  Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year:

 

                                    Clerical Substitutes*

Kay Hebert

Patricia Bush

Janet Bielecki

Susan Leupold

 

*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. 

 

b.      Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

Accept the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education on their meetings on 4/28 and 5/5/06 and by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 5/1, 5/8, 3/7, 3/17, 5/9, 5/15, 3/21, 3/22, 3/23, 4/6, 4/11, 4/26, 4/28, 5/1, 5/3, 5/4, 5/10, 5/12, and 5/18/06

 

       c.    Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report:  Warrants

 

              President Smith noted receipt of the following warrants:

 

               Warrant #37             $339,472.81

               Warrant #39             $866,586.32

 

              (These warrants are contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

       d.    Bids:

 

1)   Award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Waste Removal bid to Accurate Disposal, Inc., as per attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

2)   Award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Duplicating Supply bid on an item by item basis, per attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

 

3)   Award the 2006-2007 Cooperative Miscellaneous Automotive and Bus Parts bid to Schenectady Unit Parts, per attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

 

4)  Award the 2006-2007 Occasional Electrical Repairs bid to RB Mortensen, as per attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

 

5)  Award the 2006-2007 Bus Body Repair bid to R.C. Enterprises, as per the attached Bid Summary.  (This bid is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

                                                  MOTION CARRIED

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

á      The Board discussed the issue of mid-year retirements.

 

 

MOVED by Carbone that the meeting adjourn to Executive Session.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

                                                          MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:52   p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.

 

     

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.                            

 

                                                                                                                   ____________________________

                                                                                                                   Bobbie DeLong,  District Clerk