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 January 9, 2006.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, and Superintendent Swartz.
Absent: none
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:37 p.m. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie and District Clerk DeLong were present during the Open Session.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Sierra Plemenik, a 5th grade student at Sacandaga, read a letter she had written to the Board regarding the Young Scholar program.
Gerry Moore, 122 Jay St., spoke to the Board regarding the BoardÕs plans for instituting full-day Kindergarten, feedback he has received from senior citizens regarding their social security checks and also about OSHA regulations in regards to cafeteria folding tables.
Karen Bradley, 204 Wren St., spoke to the Board regarding the Schenectady County Public LibraryÕs ÒOne County, One BookÓ program. She presented a copy of ÒTo Kill a MockingbirdÓ to President Smith and Superintendent Swartz.
Recognition of Retiring Administrator: Thomas W. Bried, Director of
Physical Education and Athletics
Tom Bried has been a member of the Scotia-Glenville community since 1985. In his early years, he was Assistant Principal under Richard McGuire, and then became Director of Physical Education and Athletics in 1988 when Craig Hitchcock retired. Trained under these two stalwarts in Scotia-GlenvilleÕs history, Tom honed his skills in these positions with a commitment to the students in the district and to athletes on our playing fields.
Mr. BriedÕs early years as Director of Physical Education and Athletics were laden with challenges. In the early 90Õs the budget went down and the athletic program needed to raise $100,000 to support itself. Tom and members of the Booster Club worked tirelessly to raise the needed funds so that sports could go on that year. They did.
In the mid 90Õs, the challenge that Mr. Bried faced was moving from the Suburban Council to the Foothills. Some sports felt that the move was critical to the success of their programs, while other programs felt that they would be competing with lesser teams. In those first seasons the travel to some of the districts made for some long rides, but the travel eventually became part of the routine and competition proved to be as fierce and as spirited as any rivalries we had in the Suburban Council. Tom led the program through these waters with patience and persistence and helped us to emerge as one of the stalwarts of the Foothills Council.
Mr. Bried spearheaded the construction of the new gymnasium and fitness center and has continued to work with the Field Study Committee to address our continuing concerns with the athletic field complex in the district.
Mr. Bried brought Scotia-Glenville many programs that will continue to thrive. Tom is the founder of the Scotia-Glenville Hall of Fame; the Scotia-Glenville All Sport Booster Club; The Youth Sport/Athletic Council, the Student Athlete/Parent team orientation, the student basketball tournament and the annual Student Ð Faculty Basketball game. Our most memorable week of the year at the high school, SPIRIT WEEK, was TomÕs brainchild when he was the Assistant Principal.
Under his watch as Director of Physical Education, his department developed a K-12 curriculum, initiated a K-12 Adaptive Physical Education plan; introduced a 5th-6th grade Transition Day, and the 5th Grade Physical Education Competition.
Mr. BriedÕs concern for our physical education program and our athletic complex was always present in his conversation. In his retirement letter, he took the opportunity to urge the district to Òcontinue to provide quality opportunities for our students and athletes. These include the Field Study recommendations, assistant coaches at the varsity level, an athletic trainer, and increase in the supply budget and the intramural program; additional teaching staff at the high school; and the addition of modified girls and boys lacrosse.Ó
Richard McGuire, TomÕs first S-G principal, wrote in his tenure recommendation Òon the basis of his loyal devotion to the students, and his tireless effort to maintain the secure environment needed for achievement, I would judge Thomas Bried to have fulfilled his duties in a classic manner.Ó
As he retires, we concur that Thomas Bried has fulfilled his duties as Director of Physical Education and Athletics in the same classic manner by fostering a spirit of sportsmanship, a sense of fair play, and a respect for the talents of the opponent in our athletic program. He has been dedicated to these principles and has insisted that our athletes and our spectators be a "class act."
We wish him the very best that retirement has to offer: new adventures, unearthing hidden talents, and time to do all the things that he has always wanted to do!
RESOLUTION: PARTICIPATION IN COOPERATIVE BIDS FOR 2006-2007 WITH THE SCHENECTADY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, MISCELLANEOUS AUTO & BUS PARTS, ROOFING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 9, 2006, to participate in the Cooperative Bids for 2006-2007 with the Schenectady County School Districts for the purchase of custodial supplies, miscellaneous auto and bus parts, roofing repairs and maintenance. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION: SCOTIA-GLENVILLE FAMILY ROOM (JOSEPH KAVANAUGH, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION)
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh spoke briefly to the Board regarding the opening of the new Scotia-Glenville Family Room at Lincoln School. He introduced Kris Gregory, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, who will be the teacher for the Family Room. She explained to the Board the programs the Family Room will be offering to Scotia-Glenville residents. She answered several questions from the Board and thanked Mr. Kavanaugh and Mrs. Comley for all their support for this new program.
The Board had some questions regarding the following request and tabled this request until after Executive Session.
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Ð VARSITY CHEERLEADERS TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Approve the request for the overnight trip of the varsity cheerleaders and chaperones to the Contest of Champions National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida, from February 9 Ð February 14, 2006. (This request is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
The Board discussed the following request and also received feedback from Ms. Johnson regarding
the ratio of chaperones to students. The Board told Superintendent Swartz they would like to see
some clarification in regards to the guidelines for overnight and day trips in regards to these ratios.
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Ð NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTS TO
ÒGRAD NITE 2006Ó AT DISNEY WORLD, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of National Honor Society students and chaperones to the ÒGrad NiteÓ at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from April 27 Ð April 30, 2006, at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 1 (CARBONE)
MOTION CARRIED
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Ð INDOOR TRACK TEAM TO THE INVITATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET AT YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the indoor track team athletes and chaperones to the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Yale University, from January 20 Ð January 21, 2006. (This request is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
NON-RESIDENT STUDENT TUITION RATES FOR 2005-2006
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for
the 2005-2006 school year, as follows:
Transitional Kindergarten $ 5,833
Grades 1-6 $ 7,100
Grades 7-12 $5,880
Charges for students receiving Special Education Services 20% or Consultant
Teacher Services:
Transitional Kindergarten $18,282
Grades 1-6 $19,549
Grades 7-12 $18,329
Charges for students receiving Special Education Services 60%
Transitional Kindergarten $14,673 (second semester)
Grades 1-6 $30,614
Grades 7-12 $29,394
(These rates are contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported that the District will need to look at developing a plan to institute a full-day Kindergarten program.
PTA Council- The PTA FounderÕs Day Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Glen Sanders Mansion.
The Board asked that all items under Communications be tabled until after Executive Session. Mr. Ahnert withdrew his motion and MOVED that the Board of Education accept/approve all items under Staffing and items A and C under Routine Business.
a) Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Patricia Morales, Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective July 1, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district.
(This resignation is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
b) Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of James Connolly, Business Education Teacher (Senior High School), and Department ChairpersonÐBusiness Education, effective July 1, 2006, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
c) Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Denise Reed, Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective July 1, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
d) Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Alison Cardinell Tribley, Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), for childcare purposes, effective on/about April 24, 2006 through May 29, 2006. (This request is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
e) Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Lisa Bourassa, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High School/Middle School), effective January 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006. (This request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
f) Accept the letter of resignation of Julie C. Redmond-Raymond, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective January 3, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
g) Accept the letter of resignation of Elisa Struys, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. January 20, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
a. Staffing
1) Approve the change in the 2005-2006 annual salary of David Versocki, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), from $51,894.00 (Step 12 +M +42) to $51,570.00 (Step 12 +M +30).
2) Approve the following additional fall coaching appointment for the 2005-2006 school year:
James M. Hartlage Step10 $2,479
3) Approve the following additional substitute appointments for the 2005-2006 school year:
Tammy DeAmour (effective December 5, 2005)
*Leah Zimmerman (Transportation)
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*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) Approve the part-time appointment of Tammy DeAmour as Teacher Aide (Senior High
School), effective January 10, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $8.05/hour (33 hours/week).
5) Approve the part-time appointment of Leah Zimmerman as School Monitor (Middle School), effective January 10, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $8.00/hour (2.5 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.
6) Approve the following list of occasional student AV workers for the 2005-2006 school year, at the rate of $6.67/hour. Note: Effective 1/1/06, the hourly rate will increase to $6.75/hour due to an increase in the NYS minimum wage.
Adam Dehart
Peter Guzewich
Aaron Kovacik
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education at their meeting on 12/16/05 and the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 12/8, 12/12, 12/13, and 12/15/05.
b. Treasurer's Report: November 2005
c. Minutes:
Accept the following sets of minutes.
Special Meeting December 8, 2005
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
President Smith noted receipt of the November 2005 TreasurerÕs Report. (This report is contained
as Appendix M to these minutes).
d. Extraclassroom Activities Accounts: November 2005
President Smith noted receipt of the November 2005 Extraclassroom Activity Accounts.
(These accounts are contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
President Smith asked that the Board approve the following resolution as discussed in Executive Session prior to the meeting:
Resolved, that the Board of Education upholds the decision of the Superintendent of Schools with respect to student discipline that was the subject of discussion in Executive Session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
á Superintendent Swartz discussed the Superintendent Evaluation Plan with the Board.
á Ms. Carbone noted two typographical errors from the Board packet.
á Ms. Bradley discussed the sidewalk project.
á President Smith informed the Board she had passed out a flyer from SPACE for the Board to view.
á Mr. Conlon discussed the dates for the updating of Board policy.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:20 p.m.
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Approve the request for the overnight trip of the varsity cheerleaders and chaperones to the Contest of Champions National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida, from February 9- February 14, 2006, with the following change: any substitute(s) needed will be paid for through fundraising money instead of through the athletic department as originally stated on the request.
Approve all items under Communications.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk