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 October 16, 2006.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Conlon, Crisafulli, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie and District Clerk DeLong.
Absent: Carbone
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
John Geniti, Director of Athletics, discussed with the Board the issue of the Varsity Basketball teams practicing on Sundays rather than Saturdays. He explained that the reasoning behind the request by coaches was due to the scheduling of Tuesday and Friday games and that if allowed, these practices would not be mandatory.
DISCUSSION: TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2 THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2007
Superintendent Swartz discussed the 2006-2007 schedule for Transitional Kindergarten.
The Board discussed the issue of whether the district is within its rights to require students who do not elect to take chorus, but are taking the course due to scheduling conflicts, to attend evening performances. After discussing this issue at length, it was determined that the district will continue as it has been doing, but will look at this issue further and develop a board policy in regards to the requirements for evening performances/activities.
The Board discussed the 2006-2007 goal strategies proposed by Superintendent Swartz.
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the 2006-2007 Goal Strategies, as submitted.
(These goals are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Jim Amell, of C. L. Marvin and Co., reviewed the various financial statements and auditor's report with
the Board of Education. He reported that there were no negative findings in the district.
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the
Financial Accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity
Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, as submitted by C. L.
Marvin & Company, P.C. (This report is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, to
withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as
Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education deny the application for corrected tax roll (S/B/L 4.3-1.2) in accordance with Section 550 of the Real Property Tax Law. (This application is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ESTABLISH THE PATRICIA COLLIER SCHOLARSHIP IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, to establish the Patricia Collier Scholarship Irrevocable Trust Agreement, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 16, 2006, regarding acceptance of the General Electric STAR Award, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #5405: WELLNESS POLICY
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the new Board Policy #5405: Wellness Policy,
as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board had a discussion regarding these resolutions to determine the position they would take on each of these items at the NYSSBA Annual Convention. (Further information on these resolutions is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
SELECT VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR NYSSBA ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Board of Education discussed who would be the voting delegate and alternate delegate for the NYSSBA Annual Convention. It was decided that the voting delegate will be Margaret Smith and the alternate delegate will be Joe Crisafulli.
ADOPT THE TEXTBOOK: FUNDAMENTALS OF JAVA, AP COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR THE A
AND AB EXAMS
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for the Senior High
School AP Computer Course.
JAVA, AP Computer Science for the A and AB Exams
Third Edition, Lambert and Osborne
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE FLOORING RENOVATION WORK AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Change Orders noted below changing said contract, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same:
Netrix, Inc.
#AC-01 (4,000)
#AC-02 (875)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
(These change orders are contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- no report
Legislative Liaison- Ben Conlon reported that the CFE lawsuit is back in the Court of Appeals.
PTA- Superintendent Swartz noted that all PTAs are off to a good start to the school year.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items under
Communications, Staffing, and Routine Business:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Sylvia Jorgensen, Senior Stenographer (District Office), effective c.o.b. October 27, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Julie DeGraff, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. October 27, 2006, in order for her to accept her new position of part-time Teaching Assistant (Middle School). (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Lisa Forshey as Registered Professional Nurse-School (Senior High School/Middle School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective November 13, 2006, with 2006-07 salary to be at the annual rate of $27,500.
2) Approve the part-time appointment of Phyllis MacFee as School Monitor (Middle School), effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.68 (.75 hours/day).
3) Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:
*Carol Carpenter
*Susan M. Caldwell
*Cathy M. Conroy
*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.
4) Approve the following additional substitute for the 2006-2007 school year:
Substitute School Nurse
Jose Mariotti
*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 change in School Bus Driver assignments as follows:
Dawn Gamache from 7.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day
Audrey L. Gundlach from 5 hours/day to 7.25 hours/day
Paul E. Gundlach Late Run - 1 hour/day, 4 days/week
Robyn M. Hutchins from 4.25 hours/day to 4.5 hours/day
Dave Kiddle from 5 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day
Gary F. Myatt Late Run - 1 hour/day, 4 days/week
6) Approve the change in assignment of Amy Schwarting-Ego from Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School) (6.35 hours/day) to Teacher Aide, Transitional Kindergarten (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 11, 2006, (15.5 hours/week up to 31.5 hours/week in accordance with Transitional Kindergarten Schedule), with no change in her current hourly rate of pay.
7) Approve the increase in assignment of Pamela Ruth, Teaching Assistant (Middle School) from 4 hours/day to 5.75 hours/day, effective September 18, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
8) Approve the part-time appointment of Julie DeGraff as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective October 30, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the annual rate of $10,140 (Step 1, 4 hours/day). Ms. DeGraff's Teaching Assistant certification is pending.
9) Approve the increase in assignment of Maureen Matthews, School Monitor (Middle School) from 7.75 hours/day to 8 hours/day, effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Preschool Special Education at their meeting on 9/29/06 and the Committee on Special
Education at their meetings on 10/4, 10/5, 9/21, 9/25, 9/26, 10/2, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2,
10/4, and 10/5/06.
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting September 11, 2006
Special Meeting September 25, 2006
c. Bids
1) Reject all bids received for a used backhoe.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
d. Budget Transfers and General Fund Appropriation Reports
President Smith noted receipt of the Budget Transfers and General Fund Appropriation Reports.
(These are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
e. Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants.
Payroll #7 $ 51,652.40
#8 $176,015.16
Warrant #10 $1,268,128.10
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants.
(These are contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed the focus groups for redistricting meeting this week.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:24 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:50 p.m.
MOVED by Ahnert that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk