May 12, 2025 Board of Education Meeting

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.

Board Call – Middle School Cafeteria

6:00 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session 
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Orr, Roberts, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for the Board of Education Meeting

    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. Presentation: Grammar (Marissa Gordon, Academic Head for ELA and Social
    Studies and Tonya Federico, Sacandaga Elementary Principal)
  5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

    Planning for a Potential Second Budget Vote (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools), as submitted.

  6. Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison; PTA Council; Audit Committee; Board of Education Goals; Budget
  7. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 12, 2025, to withdraw and amend the 2024 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

  8. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Box Tops for Education

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 12, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Box Tops for Education Program in the amount of $11.20, as submitted.

  1. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation List for Various High School Award Scholarships

Superintendent’s Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 12, 2025,  regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various High School Award Scholarships, as submitted.

  1. Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation List for Sacandaga Drama Club

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 12, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations for the Sacandaga Drama Club production, as submitted.

  1. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Sacandaga 5th Grade Class

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 12, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of a wooden bench from the Sacandaga 5th Grade Class and Mr. Derek Howell, as submitted.

  1. Communications

a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Kerri Saati, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective May 9, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kolton Heft, Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. May 16, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Megan Carroll, 4th Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective April 24, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Melanie Schleicher, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Joanna DeSilva, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, 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 Sarah Hunt, 6th Grade Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, 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 Cynthia Orlando, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
h. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Pamela DiPietro, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

13. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2025-2026 salary list rates and stipends for the following employees, as submitted: Management Confidential Employees

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Amanda Seifert as Executive Secretary I (PPS Department – District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective June 1, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 12 month.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Griffin Fraterrigo* as an Intern with the Athletic Department, effective May 12, 2025 through June 12, 2025.

*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.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the updated appointment of Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurers and Auditors for the 2024-2025 school year, with no additional remuneration:

High School: Treasurer, Francesca Cowdrey; Auditor, Angela Cerrone; 2nd Check Signatory, Peter Bednarek

Middle School: Treasurer, Terri McKenzie; Auditor, Liesel Falcon; 2nd Check Signatory, Robert Cosmer

  • 5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following stipends in addition to the College Board’s payment to the individuals listed for SAT exam involvement administered on May 3, 2025:

    -Dave Langdon SAT Coordinator $100.00
    -Cindy Dorazio Administrative Support $50.00
    -Rebecca Penn SAT Proctor $40.00
    -Kayla Gatta SAT Proctor – Extended Time $10.00
    -Kathleen Curtiss SAT Proctor – Extended Time $10.00
    -Richard Wiesen Technology Monitor $10.00
    -Kaila DiCaprio Hall Monitor – Extended Time $50.00
    -Michele Doane Room Monitor $65.00
    -Nicole Rausch Room Monitor $65.00

    6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of individuals as substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.

14. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Minutes: Regular Meeting (April 7, 2025)
Special Meeting (April 23, 2025)

c. Budget Transfers: April 2025

15. Other Business

a. Health and Safety Meeting Minutes – April 2025

16. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for the Board of Education meeting

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.