Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, November 7, 2022
6:15 PM – Audit Committee Meeting
6:45 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
5. Reports/Updates: CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Council/Audit Committee/Board of Education Policy Committee/Board of Education Goals/Budget
6. Discussion Item (Board Members Pam Carbone and Rick Frederick): Part 200 Board of Education Policy Suggestions
7. Resolution: Adopt Addendum to Establishing Standard Work Day for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Deputy Treasurer
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding establishing the standard work day hours to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) for Deputy Treasurer, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) by $76,738.40 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $76,738.40, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Appoint District Interim Administrator
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution to appoint Kathleen Spring, Interim Administrator, commencing November 7, 2022, in accordance with the agreement dated October 2, 2022, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Scotia-Glenville Elks Lodge #2759
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of 166 dictionaries, “The Student Dictionary”, to each grade 3 student, valued at approximately $720.00, from the Scotia-Glenville Elks Lodge #2759, as submitted.
11. Request to Establish the World Language National Honor Society Club at the Senior High School
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a World Language National Honor Society Club at the Senior High School, as submitted.
12. Request to Establish the Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club (Glendaal Kindness Club)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club at Glendaal Elementary, as submitted.
13. Approval of Deposit of College Board Rebate Check and Reallocated to Counselor Lise Williams for Honorarium Advanced Placement Coordinator Work
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the deposit of a rebate check from College Board in the amount of $250.00 into the A2110.451-03-02 fund/account and that Counselor Lise Williams be approved for and paid $250.00 for her work as Advanced Placement Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
14. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jamie Schaffer, Monitor (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 21, 2022, to accept a position as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), as submitted.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jihan Saidam, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 25, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Robert Raguette, Technology Teacher (Middle School/Senior High School), and be released of his duties effective c.o.b. October 28, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Brian Moak, Typist (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. November 4, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Thomas Fyvie, Assistant Principal (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. November 25, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
15. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jamie Schaffer, PPS Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 24, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $14.06/hour plus $.20/hour longevity, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the relocation of Candra Mulligan, Physical Education Teacher from .10 Senior High School/ .90 Sacandaga Elementary to 1.0 Sacandaga Elementary, with no change in her annual salary.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Louis Powell as School Monitor (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 11, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dana Cacchione as School Psychologist, effective September 23, 2022 through June 30, 2023 providing up to 30 re-evaluations for PPS at the rate of $500.00 per evaluation.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2022 PSAT Exam stipends for the individuals on the attached list, as submitted.
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Sarah DeLorenzo as Middle School Ski Club Chaperone for the 2022-2023 school year with no stipend.
7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Jasmine Mosley, Cleaner, Second Shift (Sacandaga Elementary) from $16.71/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Jesse DeLong, Cleaner, Second Shift (Lincoln Elementary) from $16.71/hour, 20 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 20 hours/week, 12 month.
9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2022-2023:
Basketball – Boys’/Girls’
- Volunteer – All Levels
John Geniti -0-
Basketball – Girls’
- Varsity
Macie Howard Step 4 $5,136
10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
16. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting October 24, 2022
17. Other Business
18. 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.
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 November 7, 2022.
President Talbot called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz and Business Manager Giaquinto
Absent: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Swain
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss a personnel matter.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:05 p.m.
District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS (SUSAN M. SWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS)
President Talbot congratulated the girls’ cross- country team and also the swim team for their recent accomplishments at sectionals. Superintendent Swartz gave the board an update on the student who was injured earlier in the week at a football game. She then turned the floor over to the board members who had attended convention for their reports on the convention.
REPORTS/UPDATES: CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA COUNCIL/AUDIT COMMITTEE/BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE/BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS/BUDGET
CAPSBA- President Talbot will reach out to CAPSBA to let them know the Board is interested in having their meetings resume as they feel interaction with other school boards is very beneficial.
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Frederick reported on new Holocaust Legislation that is pending
PTA Council- They are working on Founder’s Day. Ms. Talbot also discussed an issue the council is dealing with in regard to PTA’s holding fundraisers off campus where alcohol is served for adults.
Audit Committee- The committee met this evening to review the draft attendance audit. Ms. Talbot reported that the audit went well.
Policy Committee- Ms. Carbone and Mr. Frederick continue to work on policies and will have some ready for the board to look at shortly.
Board Goals- The Board is happy with their communication with the community and parents. They would like to have further discussions regarding mental health presentations.
Budget- Mr. Giaquinto reported that Transpar will be doing a presentation at the next board meeting on fleet replacement, routing software assessment and electric vehicle transition.
DISCUSSION ITEM (BOARD MEMBERS PAM CARBONE AND RICK FREDERICK): PART 2000 BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY SUGGESTIONS
The above item was table for a future meeting.
RESOLUTION: ADOPT ADDENDUM TO ESTABLISHING STANDARD WORK DAY FOR EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS) DEPUTY TREASURER
MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding establishing the standard work day hours to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) for Deputy Treasurer, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: INCREASE DEBT SERVICES RESERVE FUND
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) by $76,738.40 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $76,738.40, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: APPOINT DISTRICT INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR
MOVED by Massaro, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to appoint Kathleen Spring, Interim Administrator, commencing November 7, 2022, in accordance with the agreement dated October 2, 2022, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE SCOTIA GLENVILLE ELKS LODGE #2759
MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 7, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of 166 dictionaries, “The Student Dictionary”, to each grade 3 student, valued at approximately $720.00, from the Scotia-Glenville Elks Lodge #2759, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE WORLD LANGUAGE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CLUB AT THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Approve the request to establish a World Language National Honor Society Club at the Senior High School, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE GLENDAAL HUMANKIND STUDENT SERVICE CLUB (GLENDAAL KINDNESS CLUB)
Approve the request to establish a Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club at Glendaal Elementary, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF DEPOSIT OF COLLEGE BOARD REBATE CHECK AND REALLOCATED TO COUNSELOR LISE WILLIAMS FOR HONORARIUM ADVANCED PLACEMENT COORDINATOR WORK
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Orr, that the Board of Education approve the deposit of a rebate check from College Board in the amount of $250.00 into the A2110.451-03-02 fund/account and that Counselor Lise Williams be approved for and paid $250.00 for her work as Advanced Placement Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This memo is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
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 Jamie Schaffer, Monitor (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 21, 2022, to accept a position as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Jihan Saidam, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. October 25, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
c. Accept the resignation of Robert Raguette, Technology Teacher (Middle School/Senior High School), and be released of his duties effective c.o.b. October 28, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district.
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Brian Moak, Typist (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. November 4, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation of Thomas Fyvie, Assistant Principal (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. November 25, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the appointment of Jamie Schaffer, PPS Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 24, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $14.06/hour plus $.20/hour longevity, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
2) Approve the relocation of Candra Mulligan, Physical Education Teacher from .10 Senior High School/ .90 Sacandaga Elementary to 1.0 Sacandaga Elementary, with no change in her annual salary.
3) Approve the appointment of Louis Powell as School Monitor (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 11, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $13.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week.
4) Approve the appointment of Dana Cacchione as School Psychologist, effective September 23, 2022 through June 30, 2023 providing up to 30 re-evaluations for PPS at the rate of $500.00 per evaluation.
5) Approve the 2022 PSAT Exam stipends for the individuals on the attached list, as submitted.
(This list is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
6) Approve Sarah DeLorenzo as Middle School Ski Club Chaperone for the 2022-2023 school year with no stipend.
7) Approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Jasmine Mosley, Cleaner, Second Shift (Sacandaga Elementary) from $16.71/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
8) Approve the corrected 2022-2023 salary for Jesse DeLong, Cleaner, Second Shift (Lincoln Elementary) from $16.71/hour, 20 hours/week, 12 month to $16.17/hour, 20 hours/week, 12 month.
9) Approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2022-2023:
Basketball – Boys’/Girls’
Volunteer – All Levels
John Geniti -0-
Basketball – Girls’
Varsity
Macie Howard
Step 4 – $5,136
10) Approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
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 November 7, 2022.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting October 24, 2022
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by Bucciferro, that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the regular meeting on October 24, 2022.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: H. TALBOT
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
None
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None
MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by Massaro, that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk