Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center of Sacandaga Elementary School in said district on May 8, 2006.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie and School District Attorney, Peg Huff.
Absent: Carpenter
ROLL CALL
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
District Clerk DeLong was present during Open Session.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Rob Olori, 11 Washington Rd., spoke to the Board regarding a letter from the SuperintendentÕs Office about Kindergarten enrollment.
Beth Legere, 1094 Sacandaga Rd., spoke to the Board regarding Miss Brennan, a first grade teacher.
Vernon Estes, 54 Heritage Parkway, also spoke to the Board regarding Miss Brennan.
Joe Popp, spoke to the Board regarding the Burnt Hills- Scotia-Glenville Ice Hockey Team.
STATE REPORT CARD PRESENTATION Š JOSEPH KAVANAUGH, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Mr. Kavanaugh gave a brief overview of the State Report Card. He went over the results for
the elementary buildings and both the Middle School and High School. He explained that all district schools are in Ņgood standingÓ. All exceeded the New York State requirement for the number of Level 3 & 4Õs for each category. Also, the comparison of similar schools has improved from previous years. The Board thanked Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh for the report and commended him for a job well done. (This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
APPOINT CHAIRPERSON OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education appoint Benjamin Conlon as Chairperson of the Annual District Election on May 16, 2006.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following two items:
APPOINT CHIEF INSPECTOR OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION
Appoint Bruce Rowledge as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 16, 2006.
APPOINT INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT CLERKS FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION
Appoint Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for Nursing Homes for the Annual
District Election on May 16, 2006, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to fill any remaining vacancies with an appointment at the May 22, 2006, Board of Education meeting.
(This list is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: CAPITAL AREA RODS BILL WYSO MEMORIAL AWARD
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 8, 2006, regarding acceptance of the Capital Area Rods Bill Wyso Memorial Award. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
After a brief discussion, the following request was tabled for a future meeting.
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP Š SGHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS
Approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Varsity Cheerleaders and
chaperones to the Cheerleading Camp, Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, from August 18 to August 21, 2006, at no expense to the district.
ADOPT 2006-2007 SCHOOL CALENDAR
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the 2006-2007 school calendar, as submitted.
The Board discussed this issue and it will be tabled for a future meeting. Ms. Bradley rescinded her motion.
ADOPT GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
Booster Club, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION
Approve the Resolution, dated May 8, 2006, regarding acceptance of a donation from the
Scotia-Glenville Rotary and the Creative Connections Grant, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADVANCED THERAPY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve contracting for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2006-2007 school year. (This agreement is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
DISCUSSION: NEED FOR AN ARCHITECT
The Board discussed the need to hire an architect for Capital planning purposes. Superintendent Swartz will gather further information and report back to the Board at a later date. The District will move forward with the floor replacement at Lincoln Elementary.
DISCUSSION: BURNT HILLS-SCOTIA GLENVILLE ICE HOCKEY TEAM
The Board discussed the request to have Scotia-Glenville contribute $5000 towards the Burnt Hills-Scotia-Glenville Ice Hockey Team. After a brief discussion, the Board requested that this issue be presented to the new Athletic Director, John Geniti, for analysis and that no decision should be made until he has time to look into the matter.
DISCUSSION: SIDEWALK PROJECT WITH STATE/TOWN OF GLENVILLE, VILLAGE OF
SCOTIA, AND SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Superintendent Swartz informed the Board that both the Village of Scotia and the Town of Glenville have backed out of this project for various reasons. The Board discussed this issue and agreed that the District should also back out. It will be brought back to the Board for an official vote at the next meeting.
RESOLUTION: ADMIT BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE
FOOTHILLS ATHLETIC COUNCIL
MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District approve the Broadalbin-Perth Central School DistrictÕs request to become a member of the Foothills Athletic Council, effective July 1, 2006.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- Ms. Carbone discussed the annual dinner meeting and the scholarship awarded. The June 8th meeting will be a planning meeting.
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported that the CFE lawsuit is being fast-tracked to the Court of Appeals.
PTA Council- The last meeting of the year was on Meet the Candidate Night. Ms. Carbone thanked PTA Council for their work on Meet the Candidate Night. She also reported that Council is in need of a treasurer for next year.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following items under Communications and Staffing with the exception of Item #9 under Tenure Recommendations.
COMMUNICATIONS
Accept the letter of resignation of John Geniti, Assistant Principal (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2006, in order for him to accept the position of Director of Physical Education and Athletics. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
1) That James Barton, provisionally certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2006.
2) That Jeffrey Bower, provisionally certified in General Science and Earth Science, be granted tenure as a Science Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
3) That Sarah Cardinali, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2006.
4) That Christina Darkangelo Wood, provisionally certified in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science, be granted tenure as a Science Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
5) That Andrea DiCaprio, Jr., provisionally certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
6) That Tami Gaudette, provisionally certified in General Science and Earth Science, be granted tenure as a Science Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
7) That Dorothy Halligan, permanently certified as a Remedial Reading Teacher, be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
8) That Brooke Keith, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2006.
9) That Taryn LoCascio, provisionallycertified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2006.
10) That Stephanie St. Pierre, permanently certified in Biology, Chemistry, and General Science, be granted tenure as a Science Teacher, effective September 1, 2006.
11) That Kimberly Weiss, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2006.
b. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of John Geniti as Director of Physical Education and Athletics (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the annual rate of $85,000. Mr. Geniti has provisional School Administrator/Supervisor certification.
2) Approve the termination of the probationary appointment of Lisa K. Brennan, Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2006.
3) Approve the part-time appointment of Karen DeAguiar as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective May 9, 2006 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the rate of $8.00/hour (31.75 hours/week).
4) Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2005-2006 school year:
Substitute Teacher Aides (Transportation)
Noreen King
Jennifer Thomas
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ROUTINE BUSINESS
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept Items a, c, and f under 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 meetings on 4/7, 4/28, 1/27, 2/17, 3/10, and 3/24/06 and by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 3/7, 3/13, 3/15, 3/23, 3/27, 3/30, 4/7, 4/12, 4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 2/14, 3/8, 3/9, 3/17, 3/22, 4/6, 4/11, 3/8, 3/10, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, and 4/27/06.
b. TreasurerÕs Report: March 2006
President Smith noted receipt of the March 2006 TreasurerÕs Report and Budget Transfers.
(This report is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
c. Minutes: April 24, 2006 Special Meeting
April 10, 2006 Regular Meeting
April 3, 2006 Special Meeting
d. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts: March 2006
President Smith noted receipt of the March 2006 Extraclassroom Activity Accounts.
(These accounts are contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
e. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report: Warrants
President Smith noted receipt of the following warrant:
Warrant #34 $909,323.18
(This warrant is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
f. Bid: Cooperative Roofing Repair
Masonry Work
Wood Floor Re-coating
Building Maintenance Supplies
Electrical Supplies
(These bids are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
24.
į There will be a presentation Tuesday, May 9th, at SCCC, on MeganÕs Law.
į The Board will discuss the Superintendent Evaluation on May 22nd.
į Mr. Conlon thanked Sacandaga School for their hospitality.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk