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 November 13, 2006.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie and District Clerk DeLong.
Absent: Crisafulli
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
The following people spoke to the Board regarding redistricting of students:
Joelle Ventrice, Pine St.
Lenny Bacon, 10 Ruby Blvd.
Colleen Benedetto, 513 Charles St
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NYSSBA) ANNUAL CONVENTION
REPORT - MARGARET SMITH, CONVENTION DELEGATE AND COMMENTS FROM OTHER
CONVENTION ATTENDEES
President Smith gave a brief report on the NYSBBA annual convention.
INFORMATION: RE-DISTRICTING OPTIONS
Superintendent Swartz gave a report to the Board on the four different options for redistricting and
offered her recommendation. The Board discussed this issue and will continue to look at this issue at
future meetings. (This information is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2006-2007
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2006-2007 school year, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF 2007 MEMBERSHIP IN NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
(NYSSBA)
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District's
membership in the New York State School Boards Association for 2007.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: REGARDING REPAIR RESERVE FUND
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 13, 2006, reallocating funds from the Repair Reserve Fund to the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the following:
RESOLUTION: WITHDRAW AND AMEND THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL TAX ROLLS
Adopt the Resolution, dated November 13, 2006, to withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Adopt the resolution contained in the "Report of Tax Collections for 2006-2007." (This report is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIE
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP - 8TH GRADE SCIENCE CLUB TO BOSTON AND
CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the 8th Grade Science Club students and chaperones to Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from May 18, 2007 - May 19, 2007, at no expense to the district.
After a brief discussion on this request, Mr. Conlon asked that his motion be tabled until further information can be obtained.
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON /PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- Ms. Carbone reported that the topics covered at the last CAPSBA meeting included negotiations and health insurance issues.
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported on the recent election.
PTA Council- No report- the next meeting is Wednesday, November 15 at Lincoln Elementary School.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Richard Badalucco, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 24, 2006, through June 30, 2007. (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the adjustment in the 2006-2007 annual salary of Janice Tunison, School Media Specialist-Library (Senior High School) from $58,406 (Step 15 +M +49) to $58,460 (Step 15 +M +51), effective September 1, 2006.
2) Approve the annual salary of Darlene Terwilliger, Remedial Reading Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), from $48,503 (Step 10 +M +13) to $48,530 (Step 10 +M)+ 14 ½, effective September 1, 2006.
3) Approve the change in assignment of Lynne Brooks from part-time Typist (Glen-Worden Elementary School) (4 hours/day) to part-time Typist (Lincoln Elementary School), (4 hours/day) effective November 13, 2006, with no change in current rate of pay.
4) Approve the revised 2006-2007 Salary List for Twelve Month Clerical employees, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
5) Approve the part-time appointment of Lisa Cremo as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective November 14, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.25 (1.67 hours/day).
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for 2006-2007:
Drama Club
Senior High Advisor Deborah May $ 711
Senior High - Fall Play Director/Producer Deborah May $1365
Senior High - Spring Stage Director/Producer Deborah May $1795
Senior High - Spring Music Director Jessica Crisci $1093
Senior High - Spring Orchestra Director Allison Atchley $ 283
7) Approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for each of the following teachers as Technology Specialists for the 2006-2007 school year:
Arlene Camp Sacandaga Elementary School
Elizabeth Farquhar Lincoln Elementary School
Marcia Smith Glen-Worden Elementary School
Patricia Roeser Glendaal Elementary School
Betty Fortna Middle School
8) Approve the temporary appointment of Cynthia Dorazio as Executive Secretary I, Guidance Office, (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service requirements, effective November 16, 2006, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $24,960.
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.
9) Approve the following additional winter coaching appointment:
Basketball
Boys' Modified Raymond Dearaway Step 1 $2,186
10) Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:
Substitute Teachers
*Rebekah Adams
*Tracey Burns
Substitute Teachers (continued)
Constance Clarke
*Russell Coombs
Mark Gatta
Mike Gennett
*Anne Tan
*Kim Turcotte
Substitute School Monitor
*Ronald Brooks
Substitute Teacher Aide
Borzena Williams
*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.
11) Approve the appointment of Julie Meisner as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective November 14, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the hourly rate of $8.32.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placement of Students with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education at their meeting on 10/27/06 and by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 10/30, 11/6, 11/7, 10/26, 10/31, 11/7, 10/16, 10/19, 10/23, 10/24, 10/26, 11/6, and 11/7/06.
b. Minutes: Board of Education/Administrative Council Seminar - October 16, 2006
Regular Meeting - October 16, 2006
Special Meeting - October 23, 2006
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c. Treasurer's Report: August 2006
September 2006
President Smith noted receipt of the August and September 2006 Treasurer's Reports.
(These reports are contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
President Smith noted receipt of the following warrants:
d. Warrants: #9 $ 75,732.74
#10 $190,379.93
#15 $710,035.84
#17 $398,772.41
#18 $855,092.60
(These warrants are contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
á Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh discussed the scheduling process at the High School
á The Board discussed the following:
Fundraising issues, recommendations for cheerleading coaches, the swim team coaching staff and the mailing of letters from the state on ELA results.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:48 p.m.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk