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 19, 2007.

 

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

 

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

 

Absent:        none

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Jerry Moore, 122 Jay St., spoke to the Board regarding grade transitions and also about the Board

goals.

 

Cliff Hall, 18 Robinson Rd., spoke to the Board regarding the athletic facilities and a swimming pool.

 

CURRICULUM REPORT:  TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - DAVID VERSOCKI, DIRECTOR OF

TECHNOLOGY

 

David Versocki, Director of Technology, gave a brief Technology Report to the Board.  He gave an

update on the replacement plan, current projects and also on what the Technology Department has

planned for future years.  (This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

DISCUSSION/ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2007-2008 BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the 2007-2008 Board of Education Goals, as submitted.  (These goals are contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

FORMATION OF A BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION SUB-COMMITTEE FOR 2007-2008

BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the formation of a Board of Education Information Sub-committee for 2007-2008 Board of Education Goals for the purpose of developing an informational folder for prospective/new school board members, including a training plan, consisting of the following Board of Education members:

 

Margaret Smith

Pamela Carbone

Gary Normington

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2007-2008

 

Moved by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted.  (This plan is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 APPROVE THE "DISCOVERED BUILDING PROJECT" PROPOSAL FROM BOCES

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the "Discovered Building Project" Proposal from BOCES , as submitted.  (This proposal is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

   ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

PRESENTATION:  BUILDING PROPOSITION PROPOSALS - SUSAN M. SWARTZ,

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

Superintendent Swartz presented the Board with several alternatives for a possible building

proposition.  The Board discussed this issue at length and will try to come to an agreement in

December.  The Board would like to be able to present some options to the public in January.

 

TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORTS

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution contained in the Report of Tax Collections for 2007-2008.  (These reports are contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

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 Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated

November 19, 2007, between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and AFSCME Council 66

Local 766 Regarding Head Bus Driver Training, as submitted.

 

After a brief discussion, Mr. Yagielski withdrew his motion and this item will be tabled for a future

meeting.

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON /PTA REPORTS

 

CAPSBA-  After a brief discussion, Ms. Carbone MOVED that the Board of Education elect Gary Normington as the CAPSBA representative for the 2007-2008 school year and John Yagielski as the alternate.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

Legislative Liaison- no report

 

PTA Council- no report

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP - FRENCH 3 AND 4 CLASSES TO MONTREAL,

QUEBEC, CANADA - MARCH 7 - MARCH 9, 2008

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the French 3 and 4 Classes and chaperones to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from March 7-9, 2008, at no expense to the district.  (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 BOARD POLICY REVIEW

 

       Policy 0000       District Philosophy of Education

       Policy 0001       Purpose and Objectives of Continuing Education

       Policy 0200       School District Goals and Objectives

       Policy 0300       Commitment to Accomplishments

       Policy 0320       Evaluation:  Superintendent

       Policy 0330       Evaluation:  Teachers

       Policy 0340       Evaluation:  Noninstructional

 

The Board discussed Policy 0000, 0001, and 0200.

 

ACCEPT RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education accept the Risk Assessment Report, dated November 15, 2007, as submitted by Questar III.  (This report is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

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

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 19, 2007, to

withdraw and amend the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.  (This resolution

is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                 MOTION CARRIED

 

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

 

 COMMUNICATIONS

 

    a.   Accept the letter of resignation of Valerie Jessee, Foreign Language Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.   (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).  

 

       b.  Approve the request of Katherine Maggs, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purpose to commence on/about February 13, 2007 through May 30 2008.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

       c.   Approve the request of Alison Tribley, Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes to commence on/about April 7, 2008 through May 18, 2008.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

       a.  Staffing

 

             1)    Approve the revised 2007-2008 salary for Patricia Tammar, Health Teacher (Senior High School) from $82,216 [Step 23 +M +49 (1/2)] to $82,328 [Step 23 +M +53 (1/2)].

 

              2)   Approve the revised 2007-2008 salary for Susan Weisman, Music Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School/Middle School) from $46,244 (Step 7 +M) to $46,934 (Step 8 +M).

 

              3)   Approve the appointment of Michael Strenka as Interim District Treasurer (Districtwide), effective November 13, 2007 through December 31, 2007, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $20/hour.

  

              4)   Approve the following additional stipends for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

                     Mentors

                     Patricia Clausi          $1,000

                     Brenda Coelho         $1,000

                     John Connolly           $1,000

                     Betty Fortna               $1,000

                     Jeffrey Grizzaffi          $1,000

                     Marilyn Johnson              $1,000

                    

                     Mentors (continued)

                     Kim Morgan               $1,000

                      Diane Robbins        $1,000

                      Lori Waligora            $1,000

                      Stephanie DiCocco $1,000

 

                     1/2 Mentor

                      Ronald Ashcraft              $500

                     Christine Decarlo     $500

                     Susanne Doyle         $500

                     Richard Putorti          $500

                      Janice Tunison        $500

                      Margaret Zarnofsky $500

 

                     Mentor Coordinator

                     Patricia Tammar             $1,200

                    

              5)   Terminate the employment of Joyce O'Neil, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 23, 2007.

 

              6)           Approve the following additional substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

Substitute Teachers

                      Rory Adair

                     Lisa Agresta

                      Sally Brown

                      Rhonda Fusco

                      Mary Kalencki

                      John Mcelroy

                      David McLear

                      Sheila McPherson

                      Audry Nelson

                      Jeanine Tietz

 

                     Substitute Teaching Assistants

                      Rhonda Fusco

                      David McLear

                      Audry Nelson

                      Jeanine Tietz

 

                      Substitute Teacher Aide

                      Michelle Brisk

  

           

 

Substitute School Bus Driver

            Michael Giakoumis

 
Substitute Cleaner

Gerald Moskal

       7)         Approve the following additional 2007-2008 winter coaching positions:

 

             Fitness Center Coach

             Anthony Peconie             Step 1   (50%)                  $1,483

             Mark Gatta, Jr.                 Step 1   (50%)                  $1,483

 

               8)   Approve the probationary appointment of Glen Neander as Cleaner (Senior High School), in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission, effective November 20, 2007, with 2007-2008 annual salary to be at the rate of $22,568. 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.

 

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 meetings on 10/26 and 11/9/07 and by the Committee

         on Special Education at their meetings on 10/25, 11/5, 11/6, 11/8, 11/1, 10/30, and 11/1/07.

 

   b.  Minutes:      Special Meeting      October 29, 2007

      

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                           MOTION CARRIED

 

 

   c.  Treasurer's Report:  September 2007 

 

         President Smith noted receipt of the September 2007 Treasurer's Report.  (This report is

         contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

   d.  Budget Transfers

 

         President Smith noted receipt of the Budget Transfers.  (These transfers are contained as

         Appendix M to these minutes).

 

   e.  Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants

              

               #9                  $112,003.93

               #10               $146,370.75

               #11               $113,178.82

               #18               $669,694.56

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