Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular 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 December 12, 2005.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Linda Kalasinski, 332 Rockland Rd., spoke to the Board regarding the Young Scholar program and asked the Board to consider continuing the program for the 6th grade next year.
Morena Rizzuto, 11 Joyous Lane, also spoke to the Board regarding the Young Scholar program and told the Board of some of the experiences her child has had with this program.
Kristin Hallagren, from State Farm Insurance, presented a check to the District in the amount of $10,000 for the GIVE program at the High School. She spoke to the Board about the importance of the ÒHelping HandsÓ Program and how beneficial it is to the senior citizens. She thanked the District for their support and the High School GIVE students for all their work in this area. President Smith thanked Ms. Hallagren and State Farm Insurance for this grant.
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated December 12, 2005, regarding acceptance of a grant from State Farm Insurance, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
David Versocki, of Instructional Technology, gave a brief update on the 3-year plan for Technology. He reported to the Board the progress that has been made to date and also provided information on what is still left to be accomplished under the current 3-year plan. The Board thanked Mr. Versocki and everyone else involved for all their hard work and commended them for all the progress that has been made. (This report is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave a brief overview of the Professional
Development Plan for 2005-2006. The Board asked several questions regarding this plan.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the Professional Development Plan for the
2005-2006 school year, as submitted. (This plan 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 the request for the overnight trip of National
Honor Society students and chaperones to theÒGrad NiteÓ at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from
April 27, 2006 Ð April 30, 2006, at no expense to the district.
After a brief discussion, the Board tabled this motion until January. Ms. Bradley withdrew her motion.
The Board discussed this resolution and determined that the resolution should be amended as follows:
Exclude the phrase Òincluding the Board PresidentÓ, and replace it with Òthree (3) Board membersÓ.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated December 12, 2005, to establish an Audit Committee, as amended, and name Benjamin Conlon, Kurt Ahnert and Joseph Crisafulli to this committee. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board discussed this resolution and had several concerns regarding this issue.
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated December 12, 2005, authorizing the Glendaal Playground Committee to fundraise and accept donations, as submitted.
(This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 5
NOES: 1 (Conlon)
ABSTAIN: 1 (Carbone)
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated December 12, 2005, to refund 2005-2006 School Real Property Taxes, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Thomas W. Bried, Director of Physical Education and Athletics (Districtwide), effective January 1, 2006, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
Accept the letter of resignation of Leanna Irvin, Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant, effective c.o.b. December 12, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Michael A. Gennett as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective December 13, 2005 through December 12, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,335.50 (Step 1, 7 hours/day). Mr. Gennett has provisional teacher certification.
2) Approve the part-time appointment of Michelle Duquette as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective December 13, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.00 (5.75 hours/day). 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 part-time appointment of Paula M. Borchardt as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective December 13, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.00 (4.5 hours/day).
4) Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year:
Substitute Teacher Aides
*Michelle Duquette (Transportation Ð effective November 29, 2005)
*Kim Nash
*Diana Drapeau
Substitute Laborer
*Gregory Cath
*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.
5) Approve the part-time provisional appointment of Michael Kruger as Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant, effective December 12, 2005, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $10.60/hour, 32.35 hours/week. 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.
6) Approve the termination of employment of Deborah Scharff, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. December 12, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
7) Terminate the employment of Andrea Yezzo, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. December 7, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placements of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Education at their meeting on 12/2/05 and the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 11/21, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30, 12/1, 12/5, 12/6 and 12/7/05.
b. Minutes:
Accept the following sets of minutes:
Regular Meeting November 14, 2005
Special Meeting November 28, 2005
After a brief discussion, Mr. Conlon amended his motion to accept/approve all items under Communications and Staffing and the first two items under Routine Business with the exception of # 6 & 7 under Staffing.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
CAPSBA- no report
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported that the draft regulations are out for fiscal responsibilities.
PTA Council- Ms. Carbone reported that the PTA Council is currently working on FounderÕs Day.
c. TreasurerÕs Report: October 2005
President Smith noted receipt of the October 2005 TreasurerÕs Report. (This report is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
d. Warrants:
President Smith noted receipt of the following warrant:
#18 - $1,561,147.92
(This warrant is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
e. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: October 2005
President Smith noted receipt of the October 2005 Extraclassroom Activity Accounts.
(These accounts are contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
á Ms. Carbone reported that she had spoken to Frank Quinn and the new Board for the Town of Glenville would like to work closely with the school district on various issues.
á Mr. Crisafulli passed out a copy of a Strategic Plan from the Schenectady School District to the Board.
á Mr. Crisafulli reported to the Board that he was asked by a community member for a copy of the Middle School gym schedule. Superintendent Swartz will get a copy from Mrs. Keller.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:00 p.m.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following two items:
6) Approve the termination of employment of Deborah Scharff, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. December 12, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
7) Terminate the employment of Andrea Yezzo, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. December 7, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk