Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, September 12, 2022
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting – 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, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, 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. Tenure Reception: Opening Remarks by Hal Talbot, President – Board of Education –
Guests of Honor – Newly Tenured Staff Members: Kelsey Cappello, Rachel Ciotoli, Melissa Clark, Tracy Clark, Erica Cullen, Brett Daley, Elizabeth Foley, Rachel Frederick, Holly Gatto, Megan Johnson, Melinda Kinney, Jason Kritz, Leah Lapczenski, Katherine Lippiello, Chelsea Murphy, Shay Prins, Glen Reynolds, Kerry Saati, Marika Tierney, Sarahanne Timian and Maria Wagner
5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
6. Presentation: Jamian Rockhill, Director of Physical Education and Athletics: 2022-2023 Athletics/Physical Education Theme
7. Reports/Updates: CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Council/Audit Committee/Board of Education Policy Committee
8. Approve District-Wide Safety Plan for 2022-2023
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the District-Wide Safety Plan for 2022-2023, as submitted.
9. Approve the Addendum to the Agreement By and Between the Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for District Resource Officer
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the addendum to extend the agreement for District Resource Officer for the period of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 on all day’s school is in session for the students, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Friends of Music
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 7, 2022 regarding accepting the Gift and Donation of a Shen SC150 Cello 4/4 from Scotia Glenville Friends of Music valued at $1,099.00, as submitted.
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding a stipend of $12,240 for Joyce Semerad, a member of the SGTA, for the period of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in recognition of duties assumed as Coordinator of the GIVE program and its various activities, as submitted.
12. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior High School Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Team to the McQuaid Invitational at Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, New York – September 30 – October 1, 2022
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Boys’ and Girls’ Senior High Cross Country Team members and chaperones to the McQuaid Invitational, Rochester, New York, September 30 – October 1, 2022, with no cost to the district.
13. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Martinica Alton, Lunch Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 23, 2022, in order for her to accept a position as Teacher Aide, as submitted.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept a letter of resignation of Amy Lawyer, Monitor (Middle School), effective August 26, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Christine Carusone, Accounts Payable/Assistant Payroll Clerk (District Office), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022, in order for her to accept the position as Deputy Treasurer, as submitted.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of McKenzie Golden, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. September 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kris Diemer, Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. September 16, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
f. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Christina Bonitatibus Archambeault, PPS Secretary (District Office), effective c.o.b. September 20, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
g. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Maureen Blazejeski, Reading Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. January 27, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
14. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Robert Raguette as 1.0 FTE Technology Teacher (.8 Middle School/.2 Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $86,698 (Step 21 +M). Mr. Raguette has Permanent Certification in Technology Education.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the .7 FTE appointment of Pat Collins as Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $68,002.90 (.7 of Step 23 +M +Credits). Mr. Collins has Permanent Certification in Technology Education.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the .5 FTE appointment of Gary Barden as Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the salary to be at the rate of $28,467.50 (.5 of Step 8 +M). Mr. Barden has permanent School District Administrator certification.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjusted 2022-2023 salary of Tara Burczeuski, Speech (Glendaal Elementary), to be from $64,463 (Step 12 +M) to $65,463 (Step 12 +M +CCC).
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Graham Wetzel as Social Studies Substitute Teacher (High School), effective September 1, 2022 through on or about September 30, 2022, with salary to be at the rate of $115.00 daily (first 10 days) and the rate of $123.00 (day 11-20), and then be appointed on the 21st day through December 5, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $47,346 (Step 4) per day worked. Mr. Wetzel has Initial Certification in Social Studies 7-12.
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mary Schmidt as Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School) effective September 6, 2022 through June 22, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gary Barden as .5 Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School) effective September 6, 2022 through June 22, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $100.00 per day worked.
8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of assignment of Aimee Puglisi as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School) to Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary.
9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sandra Piraino as PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 30 2026, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.73/hour, 7 hours/week. Ms. Piraino has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for a one year leave of absence of Melissa Becker as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), to accept a one year appointment as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with no change in salary, as submitted.
11) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for a one-year leave of absence of Kaila DiCaprio as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to accept a one-year appointment of Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.03/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. DiCaprio has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification, as submitted.
12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lisa Smith as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 19, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.73/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. Smith has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
13) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for a one-year leave of absence of Kimberly Beck, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to accept a one-year appointment of Teaching Assistant (Middle School) with 2022-2023 salary to be $18.03/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. Beck has Teaching Assistant 1 certification, as submitted.
14) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lisa Kahrs as 1:1 Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Brooke Cooper as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $14.05/hour, 6.25 hours/day, .5 hour per week/planning, 31.75 hours per week.
16) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Martinica Alton as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.99/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
17) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Heather Slover* as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
18) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Danielle Seburn* as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
19) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Lisa Montesano as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary) to School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with a change in hours from 13.35 hours per week to 16.5 hours per week.
20) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours of Jamie Schaffer as Monitor (Senior High School), from 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week to 5 hours/day, 25 hours per week effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
21) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kimberly Proulx as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 3.5 hours/day, 17.5 hours per week.
22) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kimberley Insogna* as School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.25 hours/day, 11.25 hours per week.
23) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Laura Young* as Recess Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.67 hours/day, 13.35 hours per week.
24) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Tracey Fallis* as Lunch Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.67 hours/day, 13.35 hours per week.
25) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Ethan Dorries as Cleaner, Second Shift (Senior High School), from $16.71/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
26) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the corrected appointment of Teaching Staff effective September 1, 2022 for Jamie Muscato from 1.0 Senior High School to 1.0 Middle School.
27) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional day appointments for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for each full day of service this summer for the following:
- Sarah DeLorenzo – MS IEP Coordination – Number of Days: 0.5
- Sarah DeLorenzo – MS Resource Room Planning – Number of Days: 2
- Katie Dimichino – Wonders Version Update and Planning – Number of Days: 1
28) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Senior High School After School Tutors for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Kerry Saati – $6,000 stipend
- Diana Shanty – $6,000 stipend
29) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board approve the following supplemental appointment for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Christina Darkangelo-Wood Mentor Coordinator – Stipend: $1,200
30) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Danielle Bogue – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- John Connelly – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Corrina DuCharme – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Elizabeth Fawcett – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Elizabeth Fyvie – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Megan Gilligan – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Dave Gildersleeve – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Bridget MacLagger – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Kim Morgan – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Jamie Muscato – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Kimberly Weiss – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Margaret Zarnofsky – Mentor – Stipend: $250
31) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year:
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- David Aldi – HS AV Coordinator Stipend: $2,020.00
- Chad Ploss – MS AV Coordinator Stipend: $1,298.86
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or Negotiations.
Minutes
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 September 12, 2022.
President Talbot called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto, District Clerk DeLong
Absent: Massaro
Pledge of Allegiance
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Chris O’Neill, 133 Saratoga Rd. thanked the district for correcting some issues with Power School.
Tenure Reception: Opening Remarks by Hal Talbot, President – Board of Education – Guests of Honor – Newly Tenured Staff Members:
Kelsey Cappello, Rachel Ciotoli, Melissa Clark, Tracy Clark, Erica Cullen, Brett Daley, Elizabeth Foley, Rachel Frederick, Holly Gatto, Megan Johnson, Melinda Kinney, Jason Kritz, Leah Lapczenski, Katherine Lippiello, Chelsea Murphy, Shay Prins, Glen Reynolds, Kerry Saati, Marika Tierney, Sarahanne Timian and Maria Wagner
Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
Superintendent Swartz turned the floor over to Dr. L. B. Hannahs of Tangible Developments who gave a report to the board on the results of the surveys done by staff regarding DEI. She explained to the Board that the next step would be to reach out to students and the community with more surveys and once that information has been collected, she will report back on those findings as well.
Presentation: Jamian Rockhill, Director of Physical Education and Athletics: 2022-2023 Athletics/Physical Education Theme
Jamian Rockhill, Director of Physical Education and Athletics reported to the Board on the 2022-2023 PE/Athletics theme that is being implemented by all of Section II. The theme for 22-23 is “Integrity, Inclusion, Intensity- Live in Sportsmanship”. He explained that all districts in Section II will be participating in implanting this theme. Foothills Council will also be hosting a day for athletes and will also use this theme as their basis.
Reports/Updates: CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Council/Audit Committee/Board of Education Policy Committee
Dates were provided for upcoming meetings for PTA and Audit committee. Policy Committee reported that they have been working on updating several policies and are making good progress.
Approve District-Wide Safety Plan for 2022-2023
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot that the Board of Education approve and adopt the District-Wide Safety Plan for 2022-2023, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve the Addendum to the Agreement By and Between the Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for District Resource Officer
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the addendum to extend the agreement for District Resource Officer for the period of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 on all day’s school is in session for the students, as submitted. (This addendum is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Friends of Music
MOVED by Orr, SECONDED by K. Talbot that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 7, 2022, regarding accepting the Gift and Donation of a Shen SC150 Cello 4/4 from Scotia Glenville Friends of Music valued at $1,099.00, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding a stipend of $12,240 for Joyce Semerad, a member of the SGTA, for the period of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in recognition of duties assumed as Coordinator of the GIVE program and its various activities, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior High School Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Team to the McQuaid Invitational at Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, New York – September 30 – October 1, 2022
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Orr, that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Boys’ and Girls’ Senior High Cross Country Team members and chaperones to the McQuaid Invitational, Rochester, New York, September 30 – October 1, 2022, with no cost to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
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 Martinica Alton, Lunch Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 23, 2022, in order for her to accept a position as Teacher Aide, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
b. Accept a letter of resignation of Amy Lawyer, Monitor (Middle School), effective August 26, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This resignation is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Christine Carusone, Accounts Payable/Assistant Payroll Clerk (District Office), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022, in order for her to accept the position as Deputy Treasurer, as submitted. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of McKenzie Golden, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. September 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation of Kris Diemer, Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. September 16, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
f. Accept the letter of resignation of Christina Bonitatibus Archambeault, PPS Secretary (District Office), effective c.o.b. September 20, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
g. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Maureen Blazejeski, Reading Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. January 27, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Robert Raguette as 1.0 FTE Technology Teacher (.8 Middle School/.2 Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $86,698 (Step 21 +M). Mr. Raguette has Permanent Certification in Technology Education.
2) Approve the .7 FTE appointment of Pat Collins as Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $68,002.90 (.7 of Step 23 +M +Credits). Mr. Collins has Permanent Certification in Technology Education.
3) Approve the .5 FTE appointment of Gary Barden as Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the salary to be at the rate of $28,467.50 (.5 of Step 8 +M). Mr. Barden has permanent School District Administrator certification.
4) Approve the adjusted 2022-2023 salary of Tara Burczeuski, Speech (Glendaal Elementary), to be from $64,463 (Step 12 +M) to $65,463 (Step 12 +M +CCC).
5) Approve the appointment of Graham Wetzel as Social Studies Substitute Teacher (High School), effective September 1, 2022 through on or about September 30, 2022, with salary to be at the rate of $115.00 daily (first 10 days) and the rate of $123.00 (day 11-20), and then be appointed on the 21st day through December 5, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $47,346 (Step 4) per day worked. Mr. Wetzel has Initial Certification in Social Studies 7-12.
6) Approve the appointment of Mary Schmidt as Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School) effective September 6, 2022 through June 22, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
7) Approve the appointment of Gary Barden as .5 Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School) effective September 6, 2022 through June 22, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $100.00 per day worked.
8) Approve the change of assignment of Aimee Puglisi as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School) to Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary.
9) Approve the probationary appointment of Sandra Piraino as PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 30 2026, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.73/hour, 7 hours/week. Ms. Piraino has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
10) Approve the request for a one year leave of absence of Melissa Becker as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), to accept a one year appointment as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with no change in salary, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
11) Approve the request for a one-year leave of absence of Kaila DiCaprio as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to accept a one-year appointment of Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.03/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. DiCaprio has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
12) Approve the appointment of Lisa Smith as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 19, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.73/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. Smith has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
13) Approve the request for a one-year leave of absence of Kimberly Beck, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to accept a one-year appointment of Teaching Assistant (Middle School) with 2022-2023 salary to be $18.03/hour, 7 hours/day. Ms. Beck has Teaching Assistant 1 certification, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).
14) Approve the appointment of Lisa Kahrs as 1:1 Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
15) Approve the appointment of Brooke Cooper as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $14.05/hour, 6.25 hours/day, .5 hour per week/planning, 31.75 hours per week.
16) Approve the appointment of Martinica Alton as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.99/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
17) Approve the appointment of Heather Slover* as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
18) Approve the appointment of Danielle Seburn* as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
19) Approve the change of appointment of Lisa Montesano as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary) to School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with a change in hours from 13.35 hours per week to 16.5 hours per week.
20) Approve the change in hours of Jamie Schaffer as Monitor (Senior High School), from 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week to 5 hours/day, 25 hours per week effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
21) Approve the appointment of Kimberly Proulx as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 3.5 hours/day, 17.5 hours per week.
22) Approve the appointment of Kimberley Insogna* as School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.25 hours/day, 11.25 hours per week.
23) Approve the appointment of Laura Young* as Recess Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.67 hours/day, 13.35 hours per week.
24) Approve the appointment of Tracey Fallis* as Lunch Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 2.67 hours/day, 13.35 hours per week.
25) Approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Ethan Dorries as Cleaner, Second Shift (Senior High School), from $16.71/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
26) Approve the corrected appointment of Teaching Staff effective September 1, 2022 for Jamie Muscato from 1.0 Senior High School to 1.0 Middle School.
27) Approve the additional day appointments for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for each full day of service this summer for the following:
- Sarah DeLorenzo – MS IEP Coordination – Number of Days: 0.5
- Sarah DeLorenzo – MS Resource Room Planning – Number of Days: 2
- Katie Dimichino – Wonders Version Update and Planning – Number of Days: 1
28) Approve the following individuals as Senior High School After School Tutors for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Kerry Saati – $6,000 stipend
- Diana Shanty – $6,000 stipend
29) Approve the following supplemental appointment for the 2022-2023 school year:
Christina Darkangelo-Wood – Mentor Coordinator – Stipend – $1,200
30) Approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Danielle Bogue – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- John Connelly – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Corrina DuCharme – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Elizabeth Fawcett – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Elizabeth Fyvie – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Megan Gilligan – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Dave Gildersleeve – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Bridget MacLagger – Mentor – Stipend: $500
- Kim Morgan – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Jamie Muscato – Mentor – Stipend: $250
- Kimberly Weiss – Mentor – Stipend: $1,000
- Margaret Zarnofsky – Mentor – Stipend: $250
31) Approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year:
- David Aldi – HS AV Coordinator – Stipend – $2,020.00
- Chad Ploss – MS AV Coordinator – Stipend – $1,298.86
32) Approve the following High School supplemental appointments for collateral duties for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Damian Croucher – Yearbook – Stipend: $3051.21
- Jennifer Russell – Yearbook Financial – Stipend: $957.45
- Danielle Sawyer – Senior Class Advisor – Stipend: $2,195.74
- Jenna White – Junior Class Advisor – Stipend: $742.35
- Julie Nejman – Junior Class Advisor – Stipend: $742.35
- Vacant – Sophomore Advisor
- Maria Wagner – Freshman Class Advisor – Stipend: $524.19
- Chelsea Murphy – National Honors Society – Stipend: $1111.00
- Kerry Saati – National English Honors Society – Stipend: $1010.00
- Theresa Carr – DECA – Stipend: $1,464.50
- Mike Parks – FBLA – Stipend: $1,464.50
- Jenna White – FCCLA – Stipend: $1,464.50
- Katie Jahn – Spanish Club & Spanish Travel Club – Stipend: $963.54
- Margo Kelly – French Club & French Travel Club – Stipend: $963.54
- Glen Reynolds – German Club & German Travel Club – Stipend: $963.54
- Christine Carusone – BASIC – No Stipend
- Jennifer Russell – Tartan Mart School Store – Stipend: $1,366.53
- Katelyn Aker – SNAC Club – No Stipend
- Nichole Evans – SNAC Club – No Stipend
- Joyce Semerad – Student Senate Advisor – Stipend: $649.43
- Anita Bruinsma – Student Senate Advisor – Stipend: $649.43
- Maria Wagner – Ski Club – Stipend: $481.77
- Andrea DeMento – Ski Club – Stipend: $481.77
- Vacant – Pride Club
- Jamian Rockhill – Varsity Club – No Stipend
- Liz Fawcett – Journalism Club (Magazine Club) – Stipend: $649.43
- Kerry Saati – Journalism Club (Magazine Club) – Stipend: $649.43
- Christine Carusone – Fellowship of Christian Athletes – No Stipend
- Joy Barcome – SADD – Stipend: $555.50
- Kathleen Curtiss – SADD – Stipend: $555.50
- Rob Przedwiecki – Café Physics – Stipend: $202.00
- Jessica Crisci – Choralaires – Stipend: $1,464.50
- Jessica Crisci – Spring Music Director – Stipend: $1,242.30
- Scot Phelps – Spring Orchestra Director – Stipend: $332.19
- John Prylo – Tri-M – No Stipend
- John Prylo – Jazz Band – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- John Prylo – Marching Band – Stipend: $1,464.50
- Michael Camelo – Drama Club Advisor – Stipend: $808.00
- Michael Camelo – Fall Play Director/Producer – Stipend: $1,553.38
- Michael Camelo – Spring Stage Director/Producer – Stipend: $2040.20
- Kristen Bodden – Art Club – Stipend: $963.54
- Laurel Campbell – Students Against Trafficking – No Stipend
- Joy Barcome – Young Entrepreneurs – Stipend: $101.00
- Kathleen Curtiss – Young Entrepreneurs – Stipend: $101.00
33) Approve the following Fine Arts Department supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year for regularly scheduled evening rehearsals:
- John Prylo – High School Jazz Band – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Chad Ploss – Middle School Jazz Band – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Jessica Crisci – Middle School Chorus – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Rachel Ciotoli – Elementary Band – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Rachel Ciotoli – Elementary Strings – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Amy Norris – Elementary Strings – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Cheryl Ferraro – Elementary Strings – Stipend: $17.55/hour
- Sue Weisman – Modern Band – No Stipend
34) Approve the appointment of the following as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperones for 2022-2023, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts:
- John Bologna
- Dana Brockman
- Nancy Cousins
- Kathleen Curtis
- Michelle Doane
- Francine Gamble
- Maureen McKenzie
- Julie Nejman
- Mary Schmidt
- Amy Schwarting
- Joyce Semerad
35) Approve the following supplemental appointments for 2022-2023:
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- Christina Lipp – Foreign Language – $3,300
- Patrick Collins – Industrial Arts – $3,300
- Michael Parks – Business Education – $3,300
- Laurel Campbell – Family & Consumer Sciences – $3,300
- Elizabeth Fawcett – Head Librarian – $3,300
- Brendan Swider – Co-Tech Specialist – $1,650
- Jan Tunison – Co-Tech Specialist – $1,650
36) Approve the following stipends for the 2022-2023:
a. School Psychologist
- Amy Abatto – Lincoln Elementary – $3,000
- Cheryl Buckley – Glendaal Elementary – $3,000
- Lindsay Seager – Sacandaga Elementary – $3,000
- Jessica Lamphere – Middle School – $3,000
- Shay Prins Senior High School $3,000
- Kelly Marsh Glen-Worden Elementary – $3,000
b. Guidance Counselors
Dianna Rumpf – Middle School – $3,000
Lucia Dixon – Middle School – $3,000
Timothy O’Connell – Middle School – $3,000
Jessica Balch – Senior High School – $3,000
David Langdon – Senior High School – $3,000
Lise Williams – Senior High School – $3,000
Dana Zeppieri – Senior High School – $3,000
c) School Social Workers
- Tracy Clark – Glendaal Elementary – $3,000
- Susan Daniels – Sacandaga Elementary – $3,000
- Kathleen Gonnelly – Senior High School – $3,000
- Danielle Ferguson – Senior High School – $3,000
- Erica Cullen – Lincoln Elementary – $3,000
- Pamela Smith-Lyle Middle School – $3,000
37) Approve the following changes in the 2022 fall coaching appointments:\
- Isabella Bloss from Junior Varsity Field Hockey (Step 2) to Modified Field Hockey (Step 2)
- Julie Myers from Junior Varsity Girls’ Soccer (Step 5) to Modified Girls’ Soccer (Step 5)
38) Approve the following 2022 fall coaching appointment:
Modified Volleyball – Shayna Rosa (Step 1)
39.) Approve the attached list of additional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).
*These appointments are 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.
Routine Business
a. Placements 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 September 12, 2022.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Other Business
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
Caleb Sweeney spoke to the Board regarding donations he had collected for new wrestling mats.
Lucas Crowder thanked the District Administration and the Board for the support he received during his internship.
Steve Sweeney spoke to the Board about the DEI survey, wrestling mats and questions he has regarding home schooling and participation in extra curricular activities.
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the meeting be adjourned.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk