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 the Middle School, in said district on April 7, 2008.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, School Business Manager Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong
Absent: Carbone
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Jerry Moore, 122 Jay St, spoke to the Board regarding the following items:
á Computer monitors
á Contingency budget figures
á Autism program
á Proposed budget
á Proposed building project
ADOPT THE SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC) PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT
Adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the District, as submitted.
Mike Needham, Needham Risk Management, briefly recapped for the Board the need for the SPCC
Plan. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Needham and asked for some changes to the plan
before adopting. Mr. Needham will make the necessary changes and resubmit this plan to the Board.
BUILDING PROJECT DISCUSSION
The Board briefly discussed a possible building project for the fall. They discussed several options for presenting a possible project to the community and will continue to discuss possibilities for a building project at future meetings.
FINAL REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF 2008-2009 BUDGET
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education submit the following proposition at the Annual District
Election on May 20, 2008:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the total amount of $45,857,132 during the 2008-2009 school year and to levy the necessary tax therefore.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
BUDGET STATUS AND REVENUE STATUS REPORTS FOR 2007-2008
Moved by Conlon that the Board of Education accept the Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports
for 2007-2008, as submitted. (These reports are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Ð GERMAN EXCHANGE CLUB TO SAARLOUIS,
GERMANY
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the
German Exchange Club students and chaperones to Saarlouis, Germany, from February 14, 2009 Ð
February 28, 2009, at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix B to these
minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 7, 2008,
regarding acceptance of a donation from the Glendaal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the sole
purpose of assisting with the costs associated with transportation for the fifth Grade Glendaal
Elementary School class trip to Camp Chingachgook on May 14, 2008. (This resolution is contained
as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PROJECT: DISTRICT OFFICE BOILER
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the emergency purchase and installation
of a Boiler for the District Office heating system.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH QUESTAR III FOR INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2008
2009
Approve the Agreement with Questar III to provide Internal Audit Services for 2008-2009, as
submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
APPROVAL OF NONRESIDENT STUDENT TUITION RATES FOR 2007-2008
Approve the following nonresident student tuition rates for 2007 Ð 2008:
Regular Education
Transitional Kindergarten $6,230
Grades K Ð 6 $6,446
Grades 7 Ð 12 $7,323
Students with Disabilities Eligible for Public Excess Cost Aid
Transitional Kindergarten $10,928
Grades K Ð 6 $18,191
Grades 7 Ð 12 $19,068
(This rate sheet is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Rescind the regular substitute appointment of Kelly M. Neiderer as English Teacher (Senior High School) effective c.o.b. March 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008, and further grant her a probationary appointment as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective March 27, 2008 through August 31, 2010, with no change in current rate of pay. Ms. Neiderer has initial certification.
2) Approve the change in assignment of Nicole Bisaillon, School Bus Driver (Transportation), from 5.25 hours/day to 6 hours/day, effective March 25, 2008, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
3) Approve the part-time appointment of Tina Phillips as School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective April 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour, 2 hours/day.
4) Approve the part-time appointment of Katilynne Sarnowski as School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective April 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour, 2 hours/day.
5) Approve the part-time appointment of Michael Dunn as Teaching Assistant (High School), effective April 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,921 (Step 2, 6.5 hours/day). Mr. Dunn has Teaching Assistant Certification in progress.
6) Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year:
Substitute Teacher Substitute Teaching Assistant
Barbara Amirault Amy Chrzanowski
Amy Chrzanowski Monica Pires
Jill Fliesser Jessica Waltzer
Monica Pires
Jessica Waltzer
Substitute Teacher Aide Clerical Substitute
Sarah Kohout Katilynne Sarnowski
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/10, 3/11, 3/13, 3/14, 3/18, 3/19, 3/20, 3/25 and 3/26/08.
b. Minutes: Special Meeting March 3, 2008
Regular Meeting March 10, 2008
Special Meeting March 17, 2008
Special Meeting March 24, 2008
Special Meeting March 31, 2008
c. Treasurer's Report: January 2008
Budget Transfers: March 2008
President Smith noted receipt of the January 2008 TreasurerÕs Report and the March 2008 Budget Transfers. (The TreasurerÕs Report is contained as Appendix F to these minutes; the Budget transfers are contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
d. Bid
Award the bid for Reconstruction Work at Glendaal Elementary School to Bellamy & Sons and James A. Edgar Co. respectively, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid summary is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed the possibility of a representative from the Board attending PTA functions. They also discussed the upcoming board meeting on April 21st.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting 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 8:05 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:25 p.m.
MOVED by Ahnert that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk