Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of Glendaal Elementary School, in said district on October 15, 2007.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:02 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

 

Edward Wierzbowski, Chief of the Glenville Hills fire department spoke to the Board regarding the fire prevention poster contest at Glendaal School.

 

PRESENTATION: CHARTWELLS (BRIAN NOLAN, DISTRICT MANAGER AND TOM SANTIMAW,

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR AT SCOTIA-GLENVILLE)

 

Brian Nolan, District Manager for Chartwells, gave a brief report to the Board on the food service for

the district.  He detailed some of the changes that have taken place with the menu options and also

stated that the overall feedback from students has been positive.

 

AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR 2006-2007 FINANCIAL REPORT, SINGLE AUDIT SUPPLEMENTARY

FINANCIAL REPORT, AND THE EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUNDS FINANCIAL REPORT

 

Jim Amell, of C. L. Marvin and Co., gave a brief overview of the Audit Reports to the Board.  He

explained that the overall audit was positive and offered only a few recommendations to insure

continued compliance with regulations.  He also explained to the Board that at this time, the

ExtraClassroom Activity Funds Audit was not complete and it will be furnished to the Board as soon

as it is finished.

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the

Financial Accounts, and Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report of the school district for the

2006-2007 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.  (These reports are contained

as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE

CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated October 15, 2007, with the Scotia-Glenville Teachers' Association, for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011, as submitted, and, further, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a joint press release and sign the contract.  (This memorandum is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

ROLL CALL

AYES:  6

NOES:  1 (Conlon)

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following two requests:

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP - 8TH GRADE SCIENCE CLUB TO BOSTON/CAPE\

COD, MASSACHUSETTS

 

Approve the request for the overnight trip of the Middle School 8th Grade Science Club and

chaperones to Boston/Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from May 16-17, 2008, at no expense to the

district.  (This request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP - NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 12TH GRADE

STUDENTS TO "GRAD NITE 2008" AT DISNEY WORLD, ORLANDO, FLORIDA

 

Approve the request for the overnight trip of the twelfth grade National Honor Society Students and

chaperones to "Grad Nite 2008" at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, from April 24-27, 2008, at no

expense to the district.  (This request is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

DISCUSSION:  NYSSBA RESOLUTIONS

 

The Board discussed the NYSSBA Resolutions for the upcoming Annual Convention.

 

SELECT VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR NYSSBA ANNUAL CONVENTION

 

MOVED BY Carbone that the Board of Education appoint Gary Normington as the Voting Delegate

and Margaret Smith as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the NYSSBA Annual Convention.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

The Board discussed the 2007-2008 District Goal Strategies and tabled this item for a future meeting.

 

2007-2008 DISTRICT GOAL STRATEGIES

 

Adopt the 2007-2008 District Goal Strategies, as submitted.

 

      SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION TO SECONDARY STUDENTS WITHIN SPECIFIED

      "WALKZONES " FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education authorize school bus transportation to secondary

students within the specified "walk zones" for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted.  (This

document is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the following two items:

 

RESOLUTIONS:  WITHDRAW AND AMEND THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL TAX ROLLS

 

Adopt the Resolutions, dated October 15, 2007, to withdraw and amend the 2007-2008 School Tax

Rolls, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

BIDDING/PUBLIC SALE OF SURPLUS/OBSOLETE DISTRICT EQUIPMENT

 

Approve the list of surplus/obsolete items and authorize the bidding/public sale of said items, as

submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS

 

CAPSBA- Ms. Carbone reported that the next meeting will be on November 29th.  The guest speaker

will be Susan Johns and she will be discussing Special Education Law.

 

Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported that the Legislature is currently discussing the wellness

policy.

 

PTA Council- Superintendent Swartz reported that Council discussed the Wellness Policy and how to

direct questions to the Wellness Committee.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

       a.    Accept the resignation of Cristie Boland, Teacher Aide, Middle School, effective c.o.b. September 24, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

       b.    Accept the resignation of Lisa Schell, from her positions as Teacher Aide (Transportation), and School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 12, 2007, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes). 

 

       c.    Accept the resignation of Aaron L. Bouton, Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 15, 2007, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

       a.  Staffing

 

            1)     Approve the change in assignment of Debra Gesek, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), from 6.5 hours/day to 6.75 hours/day, effective September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            2)     Approve the change in assignment of Michelle Budka, School Bus Driver, from 4.5 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, effective September 27, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            3)     Approve the change in assignment of Michele Duquette, School Bus Driver, from 2.0 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

        

            4)     Approve the part-time appointment of Joyce O'Neil as School Monitor (Middle School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $9.50/hour (2.5 hours/day).  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 part-time appointment of Amy Doucette as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective October 29, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (2 hours/day).  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.

 

             6)    Approve the part-time appointment of Mary Beth Rossi as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (1.75 hours/day).  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.

 

  7)   Approve the change in assignment of Allen N. Diederich from Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary School) to Cleaner (Senior High School), effective on/about October 22, 2007, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

  8)   Approve a stipend in the amount of $1400 for Dorothy Halligan, Remedial Reading Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), as AISM Coordinator for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

  9)   Approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

      French Club

      Sarah Cioffi                $848

     

      German Club

      Corinna Coorssen   $848

 

            10)   Approve the change in the following fall coaching appointment for 2007-2008, effective September 1, 2007:

 

                     Football

                     Modified Assistant   Anthony DiCocco   from  -0- to   Step 10       $3,931

 

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

 

                      Substitute Teachers

                      Brittany Coleman

                      Bridget Crowley

Stephanie Scotti

Jeanne Smith

 

              Substitute Teaching Assistant

Jeanne Smith

Patricia A. McDonald

 

                     Substitute Teacher Aide

                      *Michele Dariano

 
                      Substitute School Nurse

*Jennifer Mehling

 

                      Clerical Substitute

Patricia Gibbons

*Joyce O'Neil

 

                      Substitute School Bus Driver

Donald Donato, at the rate of $15.69/hour

 

                    

 

                     *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.

 

            12)   Approve the appointment of Naomi Torelli, Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School) as the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer (Senior High School) for the 2007-2008 school year, with no additional remuneration

 

13)   Approve the part-time appointment of Sharon M. Neal as Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective October 15, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $9.50/hour (4.5 hours/day).  *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.

 

            14)   Approve the change in assignment of Deanna Kot, Teacher Ade (Transportation) from 6 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            15)   Approve the change in assignment of Helena Georgelas, Teacher Aide (Transportation) from 3.5 hours/day to 5 hours/day, effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

 

            16)   Approve the part-time appointment of Thomas Delulio as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (4.5 hours/day).

 

            17)   Approve the part-time appointment of Norman Uhlinger as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour (2 hours/day).

 

            18)   Approve the part-time appointment of Patricia McDonald as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective October 16, 2007 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $8.50/hour (31.75 hours/week).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept Items a & b under Routine Business: 

 

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 9/28/07 and by the Committee on Special

Education at their meetings on 9/20, 9/21, 9/24, 10/4, 9/19, 9/21, 9/28, 10/3, 10/4, and

10/5/07.

      

          b.   Minutes:   September 10, 2007     Regular Meeting

                                    September 24, 2007     Special Meeting

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    Budget Transfers

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

contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

         d.  Internal Claims Auditor's Report/Warrants

 

                   #7      $  69,029.92