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 7, 2007.

 

Vice-President of the Board of Education Pamela Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present: Ahnert, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of

Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie, and District

Clerk DeLong.

 

Absent: Normington, Smith

 
Pledge of Allegiance

 

HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

 

DISCUSSION: POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL SECTION OF FIRST GRADE - GLEN-WORDEN

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Superintendent Swartz reviewed current enrollment data with the Board. The Board briefly discussed

the issue of adding another section of first grade at Glen-Worden for next year. Superintendent

Swartz will provide further information at the next meeting and the Board will make a decision at that

time.

 

DISCUSSION: REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE

 

Superintendent Swartz discussed the request by a staff member for a sabbatical leave for the 2007-

2008 school year. The Board had no questions for Superintendent Swartz and this item will be

brought back for Board approval at the next meeting.

 

DISCUSSION: CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Jim Dunham presented the Board with a preliminary draft of the Code of Conduct. He explained the

procedure used by the committee in making changes to the Code. The Board will offer any

suggestions to the committee by May 16th and will hold the Public Hearing on May 21st.

 

DISCUSSION: PROPOSED 2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

Superintendent Swartz presented the proposed 2007-2008 school calendar to the Board. The Board

discussed the calendar and offered suggestions. Superintendent Swartz will bring a final copy back

for Board approval at the next meeting.

 

APPOINT CHAIRPERSON OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education appoint John Yagielski as Chairperson of the Annual District Election on May 15, 2007.

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Moved by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following items:

 

APPOINT CHIEF INSPECTOR OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION

 

Appoint Bruce Rowledge as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 15, 20007.

 

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 15, 2007, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to fill any remaining vacancies with an appointment at the May 21, 2007, Board of Education meeting.

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

 

APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

(CSE) AND THE COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE)

 

Appoint the following as additional members of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

       Angela Reid      Parent Member        CSE

       Nola Santelli     Parent Member        CPSE

       Anne Ogden      Parent Member        CPSE

       Dawn Oliver       Parent Member        CPSE

       Shellee Taylor   Parent Member        CPSE

 

(This list is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH QUESTAR III BOCES

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District's Intermunicipal Agreement with Questar III BOCES for internal audit services and authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

ADOPT TEXTBOOK

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the following mathematics textbook series for

use by our K-5 students:

 

       Mathematics: Scott Foresman - Addison Wesley, Diamond Edition, Copyright 2008

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

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

 

RESOLUTION: LAURENCE C. RAINEY UNITED STATES HISTORY AWARD

 

Approve the Resolution, dated April 26, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Laurence C. Rainey United States History Award, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated April 24, 2007, May 7, 2007, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Booster Club, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT BEST BUY TEACH AWARD GRANT

 

Approve the Resolution, dated April 23, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Best Buy Teach Award Grant, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated April 19, 2007, regarding acceptance of the Walmart award, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated April 24, 2007, regarding acceptance of technology equipment and supplies from the United States Air Force. (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENT ON TUITION FREE BASIS

 

Approve the admission of Macarena Ruiz-Tagle Carcamo, a Glenville Rotary Youth Exchange student from Chile, as a Grade 11 student, Senior High School, on a tuition free basis for the 2007-2008 school year, in accordance with Board of Education Policy 5152.1. (The information regarding this admission is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Accept the letter of resignation of Brian E. Pustolka, Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2007. (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

a.    Staffing

 

1) Approve the per diem appointment of Deborah Marcil as Interim Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education, effective April 16, 2007 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the per diem rate of $200. Mrs. Marcil has permanent certification.

 

2)   Approve the employment of Dorothy Nolie as School Business Administrator for up to 15 days during the period May 1 through June 1, 2007, as needed, at the per diem rate of $384.62 for each full day of service.

 

3)  Abolish the following Civil Service position, effective May 21, 2007, as per the attached Resolution, dated May 7, 2007:

 

      Fitness Center Assistant

(This resolution is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

4)  Approve the part-time appointment of Helen Roos as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective April 24, 2007 through June 30, 2007, at the rate of $8.32/hour (3l.75 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.

 

5)   Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

      Substitute Teacher

 

Laura Alois

      *Deborah Byrne

      Michelle Calderon

      Kira Gregg

Renee Kaminsky

      Krystal Kondrat

      Sara LeStage

      *Marguerite MacDougall

      *Kaitlin McGaun

Poppy Picozzi

      *Abigail Selert

      Michelle Torre

      *Megan Vrooman

      *Joshua Walas

      *Caitlin Ziobrowski

 

       Substitute School Nurse

      *Fatima Bell

 

       *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)   In accordance with the Board of Education's abolishing the position of Fitness Center Assistant, the employment of Michael Kruger, least senior Fitness Center Assistant, be excessed effective May 21, 2007, and further that Mr. Kruger be placed on the preferred eligibility list for a period of four years.

 

b.    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 4/20 and 4/27 and by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 3/26, 3/28, 4/2, 4/18, 3/29, 3/30, 4/17, 4/23, 3/19, 3/21, 3/27, 3/29, 4/3, 4/4, 4/16, 4/18, 4/2, 3/5, 3/7, 3/15, 3/29 and 4/5/07.

c. Treasurer's Report, Budget Transfers: March 2007

 

Vice-President Carbone noted receipt of the March 2007 Treasurer's Report and Budget Transfers. (These reports are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

d. Minutes:      April 7, 2007             Special Meeting

                             April 16, 2007          Regular Meeting

                             April 23, 2007          Special Meeting

                             April 30, 2007          Special Meeting

 

e. Internal Claims Auditor's Report of Payroll/Warrants

 

#24         $124,382.48

#25         $150,960.63

#41         $562,029.89

 

Vice-President Carbone noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor's Reports. (These reports

are contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

f.      Extra Classroom Activity Funds: March 2007

 

Vice-President Carbone noted receipt of the March 2007 Extra Classroom Activity Reports. (These reports are contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

 

g. Bids

1) Award the bid for the Refinishing of the Gymnasium Floor in the Senior High School to Forth Sport Floors, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

 

2)    Award the bid for 2007-2008 Office Supplies to Cascade School Supplies, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

 

3)    Award the bid for miscellaneous Electrical Supplies on an item by item basis to the lowest responsible bidder, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

 

4)    Award the bid for 2007-2008 Occasional Electrical Repairs to S&S Electric, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix R to these minutes).

 

5)    Award the Cooperative Duplicating Supply Bid for 2007-2008 on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix S to these minutes).

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

There was no other business.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:10 p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

                                                                                                                  

 

 

                                                                                                                   ____________________________

                                                                                                             Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk