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 if Necessary
7:00 PM – Special Meeting of the Board of Education

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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

5. Presentation: Weighted Grades (Rick Arket, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Pete Bednarek, Senior High School Principal)

6. Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) 2025-2026 Administrative Budget and Board Vacancies (Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties)

   1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Resolution:
      RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany- Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the Administrative Budget document in the total amount of $15,674,431 during the school year 2025-2026 and to raise such sum by assessments to component school districts, non-component school districts, other BOCES and other sources as required by law, as submitted.
   2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: Election of BOCES Board members (board is entitled to one vote per vacant seat). BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Scotia-Glenville hereby casts its vote for the following candidate(s) to fill four (4) vacant seats for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, on the Board of cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- Saratoga Counties, as submitted:
      1. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of M. Indica Jaycox (Home District: Schoharie Central School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie- Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.
      2. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of Heather Soroka (Home District: Watervliet City School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- Saratoga Counties.
      3. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of Matthew  Tedeschi (Home District: Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Education Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.
      4. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of Bruce Tryon (Home District: Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Education Services of Albany-Schoharie- Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.

7. Appoint Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the individuals on the list of Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election on May 20, 2025, as submitted.

8. Resolution: Award Contracts for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2024 Capital Project – Construction

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution and award the contracts for construction for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to the following low responsible bidders, as submitted (names and amounts will be provided at Wednesday’s meeting):

   General Construction Electrical Construction Plumbing Construction Mechanical Construction

9. Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund

   Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 23, 2025, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) $42,410.00 and increase Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $42,410.00, as submitted.

10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donations for Various Senior High School Award Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated April 23, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various High School Award Scholarships, as submitted.

11. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lorice Bolde, Life Skills Aide (Senior High School), effective March 31, 2025 through April 11, 2025.

12. Report of Superintendent

    1. Staffing

       1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following staff changes in transportation effective April 21, 2025:

       Keith Palmer add temporary AM Midday run 1.5 hours/daily Theodore Cayer add temporary PM Midday run 1.5 hours/daily Chuck Gillis from Substitute Driver to Contract Driver 6 hours/daily

13. Routine Business

    1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
    2. Treasurer’s Report – March 2025
    3. Budget Transfers – March 2025
    4. Minutes: Regular Meeting – March 24, 2025  Special Meeting – March 31, 2025
    5. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:Payroll Warrants
       

       #63	03/14/2025	$1,164,124.87
       #67	03/21/2025	$ 2,047.50
       #69	03/28/2025	$1,323,037.12

       Check Warrants

       A-65	03/14/2025	$ 96,485.77
       A-66	03/14/2025	$1,096,266.65

14. Other Business

15. 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 and any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education brochure.