July 14, 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 – Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session if Necessary
6:30 PM – Public Hearing – 25/26 Draft Student Cell Phone Policy
7:00 PM – Annual Organizational Meeting – Regular Meeting of the Board of Education – Immediately Following

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Lape, Roberts, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Torelli
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for 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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools) view the 7/14 presentation
  5. Approve Legal Counsel Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Counsel Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as submitted.

  6. Approve Legal Counsel Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Counsel Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as submitted.

  7. Approve Agreement 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 2025-2026 school year, as submitted.

  8. Approve Agreement Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Saratoga Hospital

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Saratoga Hospital as Chief Medical Inspector, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as submitted.

  9. Approve Addendum to the Agreement Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Village of Scotia for District Resource Officer

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Village of Scotia for District Resource Officer, effective September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, on all days’ school is in session for the students, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Funds from Schoharie Area Workers’ Compensation Consortium

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution accepting and appropriating funds from Schoharie Area Worker’ Compensation in the amount of $6000 to Scotia-Glenville CSD for reimbursement of Treasurer’s duties performed by Sheri Tyrell as acting Treasurer for SAWCP effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as submitted.

  11. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $5,000.00 for Susan Zeglen, Executive Secretary I (Lincoln Elementary), in recognition of duties assumed providing district-wide support of the Titan/LINQ Connect systems, as submitted.

  12. Approve the Revocable License Agreement between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville League, A.S.A., Inc., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia- Glenville Junior Tartans)

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: : That the Board of Education approve the License Agreement for the District to grant a non-exclusive License to Licensees: the Scotia-Glenville Softball League, A.S.A., Inc., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans) to use Beukendaal Field when it is available for the purpose of conducting athletic training and athletic competition for area youths under the direction of the Licensees, as submitted.

  13. Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District 2025/2026 Student Cell Phone Policy for a First Reading

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the 2025/2026 Student Cell Phone Policy, as submitted.

  14. Annual Review: Board of Education Policy #3140 – Employee Laptop User Policy and Agreement

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review Board Policy #3140 – Employee Laptop User Policy and Agreement. (There are no proposed changes), as submitted.

  15. Annual Review: Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P: Investment Procedures

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P: Investment Procedures. (There are no proposed changes), as submitted.

  16. Annual Review: Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R: Procurement Procedures

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R: Procurement Procedures. (There are no proposed changes), as submitted.

  17. Annual Review of Board of Education Policy: #6910.1 – Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liabilities, the Reserve for Workers’ Compensation, and the Unemployment Insurance Reserve; #6910.2 – Reserve for Debt Services; #6910.3 – Reserve for Tax Certiorari; #6910.4 – Retirement Contributions Reserve; #6910.5 – Fund Balance Classification – #6910.6 – Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund and Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review the following Board Policies: (There are no proposed changes), as submitted.

    #6910.1 Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liabilities, the Reserve for Workers’ Compensation, and the Unemployment Insurance Reserve
    #6910.2 Reserve for Debt Services
    #6910.3 Reserve for Tax Certiorari
    #6910.4 Retirement Contributions Reserve #6910.5 Fund Balance Classification
    #6910.6 Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund and Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub- Fund

  18. Resolution: Set 2025-26 – School Tax Rate

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated July 7, 2025, approving the 2025-2026 tax levy, as submitted.

  19. Appoint Christine Carusone, School District Deputy Treasurer, as Receiver of Certified Payroll for Capital Projects

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Christine Carusone, School District Deputy Treasurer, as Receiver of Certified Payroll for Capital Projects for the 2025-2026 school year, with no additional remuneration.

  20. Approve Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the fifth year of the five-year Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for the 2025-2026 school year, as submitted.

  21. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from an anonymous donor to the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Music Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 14, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of a Vito brand alto saxophone with case (serial number 039574) valued at approximately $1,000.00 to the Scotia- Glenville CSD music program, as submitted.

  22. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from an anonymous donor to the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Music Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 14, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of a Trombone valued at approximately $100.00 to the Scotia-Glenville CSD music program, as submitted.

  23. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jennifer Perretta, Reading Teacher (Lincoln School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Tracy Ehlinger, 1st Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. July 31, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  24. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education amend the probationary appointment of Benjamin Tunison as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School General Ed), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029, with the 2025/2026 salary to be at the rate of $19.70 /hour (Step 2)
      2. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education amend the probationary appointment of Anissa Diacetis as Teaching Assistant (Special Education, Glen-Worden), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029, with the 2025/2026 salary to be at the rate of $19.27/hour (Step 1).
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment for Dr. Cynthia Nash from CSE/CPSE Chair (District-Wide) to School Psychologist (Middle School), with no change in probationary status.
      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the stipend for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $5620.00 for Sharon Riggi, Executive Secretary II (District Office), in recognition of administrative responsibility for Staff Trac System.
      5. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Nikkie Morgenstern as Executive Secretary I (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2025, through August attendance work.
      6. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Michelle VanWoeart as substitute Executive Secretary I (Middle School Guidance), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with an hourly rate of $19.97/hour for training purposes.
      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Alexis Shaffer as Executive Secretary I (PPS Department – District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the 2025-2026 salary to be at the rate of $19/hour, 6 hours/day, 10 months + 20 days.
      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following change in appointment for Carrie Dariano from 6th grade teacher to Teacher substitute and Regents Exam Proctor for the 2025 Summer School Program, July 14, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
      9. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Guliana Pritchard as Teacher substitute for the 2025 Summer School Program, July 14, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
      10. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Michael DeJesus as Algebra I Teacher for the 2025 Summer School Program, July 14, 2025, through August 14, 2025.
      11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Lori DeSio, School Nurse (Glen-Worden) as Nurse Coordinator and approve the stipend for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $3300, effective July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
      12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve summer hours for Lyndsey Gerke, School Nurse (Middle School) at the 2024-2025 salary rate of $37.71 and Caitlin Cerny, School Nurse (High School) at the 2024-2025 salary rate of $37.48/hour for up to 25 hours each, effective July 18, 2025, through August 31, 2025, for fall sport clearances.
      13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for teachers and $143.00/day for teaching assistants for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.
      14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Mindy Cyboron as CSE Parent Member effective July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
      15. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals as 2025-2026 Substitutes (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2025-2026 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026Aleksey Falcon Lani Gates
      16. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Samuel Perkins as 2025-2026 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 30, 2025
      17. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Frank Fonda, Cleaner – Second shift (Glen- Worden/Glendaal), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 15, 2025, with the 2025/2026 salary to be at the rate of $18.19/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 months.
      18. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted.
      19. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following amendment to the appointments of the following individuals for 2025-2026 Fall sports coaching appointments:

        Cross Country

        Modified

        Jared Linck

        Step 5

        $2,482

        Girls’ Soccer

        Junior Varsity

        Julie Myers

        Step 5

        $4,121
      20. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve High School Athletic Contest Chaperone’s for the 2025-2026 school year, effective September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts, as submitted.
  25. Routine Business
    1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: June 30, 2025, Regular Meeting
  26. Other Business
  27. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for 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.