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 January 14, 2008.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Benedetto, Conlon, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, School Business Manager Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong

 

Absent: Carbone, Normington

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Students from the hockey team spoke to the board regarding their participation on the joint hockey team with Burnt Hills and thanked the board for their support.

 

Kathy Dwyer, 17 Craigie Ave., spoke to the Board regarding the hockey team merger with Burnt Hills.

 

The following people spoke to the Board regarding the condition of the athletic fields and voiced their support for a proposition to repair the fields and track:

 

Dave Bucciferro, 323 Glen Ave., President of the Booster Club

Damian Croucher, Art Teacher and Varsity Football Coach

Sue Davenport, Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Lisa Snyder, 409 Huston St., Modified Field Hockey Coach

 

Gerry Moore, 122 Jay St., spoke to the Board regarding the comments made by the previous speakers.

 

John King, 1006 Tomahawk Tr., also spoke to the Board regarding the athletic program and the condition of the fields and track.

 

 

DISCUSSION: BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE

 

Martin Weber and John JoJo, of Dodge, Chamberlain, Luzine and Weber spoke to the Board

regarding possibilities for a building project. They gave a brief report on alternate energy

opportunities that could be available to the District. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Weber

and Mr. JoJo and will continue to consider their options for a building project.

 

RESOLUTIONS: PROPOSED GLENDAAL PLAYGROUND & ROOF PROJECT REGARDING

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) AND LEAD AGENCY         

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the Resolutions, dated January 14, 2008, regarding the proposed Glendaal Playground & Roof Project, as submitted. (These resolutions are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION: WITHDRAW AND AMEND THE 2006-2007 AND 2007-2008 SCHOOL TAX ROLLS

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the following resolutions:

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the PTA of

Glendaal, Sacandaga, Lincoln, and Glen-Worden Elementary Schools to be used for Arts in

Education Programs, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of a used Slingerland drum set from Mr. and Mrs. George Giokas, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Patricia A. VanAuken and Paul R. VanAuken to be used for the purchase and installation of a kiln at Glen-Worden Elementary School and to partially fund the annual dance residency for the Fine Arts Department, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zeglen of an air hockey table for the Middle School Teen Town, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of used

technology equipment and supplies from the New York State Library, as submitted. (This resolution

is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

 

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation of cubicle systems and office furniture from the Information Management Group, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated January 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a $1,000 donation from the

German Club to be used for the purchase of an ActivBoard, as submitted. (This resolution is

contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT AND AFSCME COUNCIL 66 LOCAL 766 REGARDING HEAD BUS DRIVER TRAINING

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated January 14, 2008, between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and AFSCME Council 66 Local 766 Regarding Head Bus Driver Training, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Agreement. (This agreement is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS              

 

CAPSBA- The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 24th and the guest speaker will be David Little from NYSSBA.

 

Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported that the time line for full day kindergarten funding is being discussed at this time.

 

PTA- FounderŐs Day will be on Feb. 5th.

 

AUDITORŐS REPORT FOR 2006-2007 - EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND FINANCIAL REPORT

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report of the school district for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C. (This report is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

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 Deborah A. Roedel, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary School), effective July 1, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

b.   Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Michelle R. Budka, School Bus Driver, effective December 19, 2007 through February 1, 2008. (This request is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

 

c.   Accept the letter of resignation of Lisa L. Salmon Daskalakis, School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. January 14, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

 

BOARD POLICY REVIEW

 

Section 1000 Community Relations

Policy 1000       School-Community Relations Goals

Policy 1120       Public Information Program

Policy 1121       Access to Public Address Labels

Policy 1131       Release of News

Policy 1200       Community Involvement

Policy 1210       CitizensŐ Committees

Policy 1230       Board of Education Meetings

 

The Board discussed Policy #1000, 1120, 1121, 1131, 1200, 1210, and 1230.

 

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

a.       Staffing

 

1)   Approve the extension of the appointment of Michael Strenka as Interim School District Treasurer (Business Office), from January 1, 2008 through February 29, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay, as submitted.

 

2)  Approve the probationary appointment of Marianne Amato as Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 10 months, plus 30 summer days, effective January 2, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $16.47/hour (Step 1, 8 hours/day). This appointment is conditioned on the school districtŐs 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.

 

 

 

3)   Rescind the change in assignment of Nicole Bisaillon, School Bus Driver, from 5.25 hours/day to 6 hours/day, effective December 18, 2007.

 

4)    Approve the following additional substitutes/tutor for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

                      Substitute Teachers

                      Katharine Cancelliere

                      Jessica Forni

                      Crystal Frascatore

Charles Heimerdinger

                      Barbara Jones

Joseph Malone

Katherine Rose

                      Alison Schermerhorn

Sean Snapp

                      Daniel Bailey Yavonditte

                      Tara Yost

 

                      Substitute Teaching Assistant

                      Katharine Cancelliere

                      Crystal Frascatore

                      Sean Snapp

 

                      Substitute Teacher Aide

                      *Sarah Kohout

 

Substitute School Monitor

Kimberly Borysewicz     

*Christina Phillips

 

Tutor

*Kathryn M. Foster

 

* This appointment is conditioned on the school districtŐs 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 increase in longevity rates for 2007-2008 for 10-Month Clerical employees, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

 

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 12/14/07 and 1/4/08 and by

the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 12/3, 12/13, 12/18, 12/20, 1/2/08, 1/7, 12/17, 12/21, 1/2/08, 1/7, and 1/8/08.

 

 

 

 

 

b.  Minutes:      Regular Meeting             December 3, 2007

                           Special Meeting             December 17, 2007

      

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.  Treasurer's Report:     November 2007

 

President Smith noted receipt of the November 2007 TreasurerŐs Report.

(This report is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

The Board briefly discussed the Board of Education/Administrative Retreat.

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting 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 9:04 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:45 p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.

 

 

ROLL CALL

                                                                               AYES: 5

NOES: 0

                                                                     MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

 

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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk