Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, June 27, 2022
- 6:15 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
- 7:00 PM – Open Session
Middle School Cafeteria
Scotia-Glenville Mission Statement
The Scotia-Glenville Central School District is committed to providing an environment which allows students to realize their full potential and thus prepares them for life in an ever-changing world. In the tradition of excellence, Board of Education, administration, staff, parents, business and community members will continue to ensure that our educational system fulfills the needs of our students.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time to any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.
4. Superintendent’s Comments – (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools) 1. Recognition of Daniel Feinberg, Board Member and Robert Hanlon, Communication Specialist
5. Presentation: SRO Update – Chief Janik and Officer Arreola
6. Presentation: Building Project – SEI Design Group
7. Resolution: Authorize the Issuance of Serial General Obligation Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of Three Buses
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 13, 2022, authorizing the issuance of serial general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of three (3) 72- passenger school buses approved at the May 17 District election, as submitted.
8. Approve Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the second year of the five-year Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated June 23, 2022, regarding the decrease in the other unclassified revenue balance (A27700) by $26,513.00 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $26,513.00, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Adopt Settlement Agreement in Due Process Complaint
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution of all claims raised in the Due Process Complaint dated May 5, 2022, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Accept Donation from The Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc.
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the donation from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc., in the amount of $536.11, to be used toward the Summer Reading Program and/or the One School One Book Program, as submitted.
12. Approve Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and The Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia- Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees regarding allowing a “sick leave donation bank” for use by Alicia Guzzo, a District secretary, as submitted.
13. Resolution: Emergency Application of An Appropriate Pesticide on Senior High and Middle School’s Athletic Fields and Surrounding Grounds
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia- Glenville Central School District’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Greener World Landscape Maintenance, L.L.C., to authorize and coordinate the emergency application of an appropriate pesticide or pesticides as defined by Environmental Conservation Law Section 33-0101 to abate the current unstable condition of the athletic fields and surrounding grounds and the Senior High and Middle Schools, as submitted.
14. Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia- Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Plan, as submitted.
15. Approve the 2022-2023 Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
16. Resolution: Annual Organizational Meeting
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following Resolution:
Resolved, that the Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia- Glenville Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year be held on July 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at the Middle School.
17. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth MacHattie, Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kristy Rosa, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kristina Shaw, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth Pasinella, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective July 2, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
18. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Angela Cerrone as Secondary Summer School Assistant Principal, with the salary rate to be $6,000.00.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kristy Rosa as 6th Grade ELA Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be $71,116 (Step 16 +M, +Credits). Ms. Rosa has Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Ashley Baldwin as Credit by Examination Summer Support Teacher – Geometry, during the dates of July 6, 2022 through August 19, 2022, up to 2 hours weekly, and additional 6 hours for check in with parents and academic head at the rate of $30.00/hour.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Technology Specialist Co-Department Chairs for the 2022- 2023 school year:
- Jan Tunison Stipend – $1,650.00
- Brendan Swider Stipend – $1,650.00
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments as Technology Specialists for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Elizabeth Fawcett Senior High School Stipend – $3,000.00
- Jan Tunison Middle School Stipend – $3,000.00
- Deb Byrne Glendaal Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Brett Campbell Glen-Worden Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Jeff Denney Lincoln Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Brendan Swider Sacandaga Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of individuals for 2022-2023 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 5, 2022 through August 26, 2022:
- Gretchen Bonk
- Jake Carusone
- Nancy Cooper
- Brian Freihofer
- Morgan Luke
- Kevin Malone
- Matthew Malone
- Alex Thompson*
*This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Candi Bordell for up to 4 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service as NYSITELL Administration and ENL Initial Identification.
8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Holly Zarrelli for up to 2 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service for Summer Evaluations.
9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.
10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rachel Frederick for TCIS Summer Training, up to 120 hours, at the rate of $18.57/hour.
11) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lori Sammons for Special Education Summer Tutoring, up to 25 hours, at the rate of $28.00/hour.
12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for the 2022 Extended School Year Program as Special Education Substitute Teachers, at the rate of $120.99/day:
- Katie Dimichino
- Elaine Geniti
- Katie Hunter
- Kristy Rosa
13) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Michelle Poe as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be $41,600, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.
14) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional 2022 Secondary Summer School Staff List, as submitted:
a. Secondary Summer School appointments
b. Secondary Summer School appointments
15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of appointments for the 2022 Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted.
16) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of Transportation substitutes for 2022 Summer School, as submitted.
17) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of additional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Substitute Buildings & Grounds – Jesse DeLong
- Substitute Clerical – Eileen Ottery
19. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception
Payroll Warrants
- #63 5/20/22 $1,247,633.28
- #65 6/03/22 $1,035,260.81
Check Warrants
- A-59 5/06/22 $1,284,450.52
- A-60 5/20/22 $1,022,048.77
- H-9 5/20/22 $298,117.75
- A-64 6/03/22 $1,275,894.90
- H-10 6/03/22 $8,794.71
20. Other Business
21. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time at any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
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 June 27, 2022.
President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto
Absent: Massaro
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to litigation.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:06 p.m.
District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.
Pledge of Allegiance
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
Presentation: SRO Update – Chief Janik and Officer Arreola
Officer Arreola gave a presentation to the Board regarding her role as the District SRO. She explained what an SRO does and related some of the issues she has handled this past year. She reported that the feedback from staff and students has been very positive since she started.
Presentation: Building Project – SEI Design Group
Alistair Atchinson, SEI Design Group and Jack Tateo, of BA Construction, gave an update to the Board on the building project. They reported that the project is in very good shape and on schedule for the work to be completed as expected.
Resolution: Authorize the Issuance of Serial General Obligation Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of Three Buses
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 13, 2022, authorizing the issuance of serial general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of three (3) 72-passenger school buses approved at the May 17 District election, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the second year of the five-year Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated June 23, 2022, regarding the decrease in the other unclassified revenue balance (A27700) by $26,513.00 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $26,513.00, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Adopt Settlement Agreement in Due Process Complaint
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution of all claims raised in the Due Process Complaint dated May 5, 2022, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Accept Donation from The Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc.
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept the donation from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc., in the amount of $536.11, to be used toward the Summer Reading Program and/or the One School One Book Program, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and The Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees
MOVED by Feinberg, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees regarding allowing a “sick leave donation bank” for use by Alicia Guzzo, a District secretary, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Emergency Application of An Appropriate Pesticide on Senior High and Middle School’s Athletic Fields and Surrounding Grounds
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Greener World Landscape Maintenance, L.L.C., to authorize and coordinate the emergency application of an appropriate pesticide or pesticides as defined by Environmental Conservation Law Section 33-0101 to abate the current unstable condition of the athletic fields and surrounding grounds and the Senior High and Middle Schools, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Plan, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve the 2022-2023 Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
Resolution: Annual Organizational Meeting
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education adopt the following
Resolution:
Resolved, that the Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year be held on July 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at the Middle School.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
Communications
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth MacHattie, Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Kristy Rosa, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Kristina Shaw, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth Pasinella, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective July 2, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the appointment of Angela Cerrone as Secondary Summer School Assistant Principal, with the salary rate to be $6,000.00.
2) Approve the probationary appointment of Kristy Rosa as 6th Grade ELA Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be $71,116 (Step 16 +M, +Credits). Ms. Rosa has Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
3) Approve Ashley Baldwin as Credit by Examination Summer Support Teacher – Geometry, during the dates of July 6, 2022 through August 19, 2022, up to 2 hours weekly, and additional 6 hours for check in with parents and academic head at the rate of $30.00/hour.
4) Approve the following individuals as Technology Specialist Co-Department Chairs for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Jan Tunison Stipend – $1,650.00
- Brendan Swider Stipend – $1,650.00
5) Approve the following supplemental appointments as Technology Specialists for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Elizabeth Fawcett Senior High School Stipend – $3,000.00
- Jan Tunison Middle School Stipend – $3,000.00
- Deb Byrne Glendaal Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Brett Campbell Glen-Worden Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Jeff Denney Lincoln Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
- Brendan Swider Sacandaga Elementary Stipend – $2,000.00
6) Approve the revised list of individuals for 2022-2023 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 5, 2022 through August 26, 2022:
- Gretchen Bonk
- Jake Carusone
- Nancy Cooper
- Brian Freihofer
- Morgan Luke
- Kevin Malone
- Matthew Malone
- Alex Thompson*
*This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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 Candi Bordell for up to 4 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service as NYSITELL Administration and ENL Initial Identification.
8) Approve Holly Zarrelli for up to 2 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service for Summer Evaluations.
9) Approve the additional list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
10) Approve the appointment of Rachel Frederick for TCIS Summer Training, up to 120 hours, at the rate of $18.57/hour.
11) Approve the appointment of Lori Sammons for Special Education Summer Tutoring, up to 25 hours, at the rate of $28.00/hour.
12) Approve the following individuals for the 2022 Extended School Year Program as Special Education Substitute Teachers, at the rate of $120.99/day:
- Katie Dimichino
- Elaine Geniti
- Katie Hunter
- Kristy Rosa
13) Approve the provisional appointment of Michelle Poe as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be $41,600, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.
14) Approve the revised lists for the 2022 Secondary Summer School Staff, as submitted. (These lists are contained as Appendix O to these minutes).
15) Approve the list of appointments for the 2022 Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).
16) Approve the list of Transportation substitutes for 2022 Summer School, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).
17) Approve the following list of additional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Substitute Buildings & Grounds – Jesse DeLong
- Substitute Clerical – Eileen Ottery
18) Approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Anne Ashcraft Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Mallory Williams Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-school Special Education in their reports dated June 27, 2022.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception
Payroll Warrants
- #63 5/20/22 $1,247,633.28
- #65 6/03/22 $1,035,260.81
Check Warrants
- A-59 5/06/22 $1,284,450.52
- A-60 5/20/22 $1,022,048.77
- H-9 5/20/22 $298,117.75
- A-64 6/03/22 $1,275,894.90
- H-10 6/03/22 $8,794.71
President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception. (These reports are contained as Appendix R to these minutes).
Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools) –
Recognition of Daniel Feinberg
President Bucciferro thanked Mr. Feinberg for his years of service on the Board.
Other Business
None
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
.MOVED by Feinberg, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the meeting be adjourned.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk