April 8, 2024 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

6:30 PM – Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

AGENDA

    1. Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Massaro, Orr, Singh, 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/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
    6. Resolution: Approve Financing Agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated April 2, 2024, regarding the execution by the district for a Financing Agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, as submitted.

    7. Resolution: Accept Donations for various Senior High School Award Scholarships

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated April 2, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various Senior High School Scholarship Awards, as submitted.

    8. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 8, 2024, to withdraw and amend the 2023 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

    9. Communications
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the verbal resignation of Jasmine Mosley, Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 25, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district.
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lindsey Dutelle, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective April 1, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of retirement purposes of Michelle VanWoeart, Guidance Secretary (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 28, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Jennifer Russell, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    10. Report of Superintendent
      a. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Susan Hoefer as Substitute Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective March 21, 2024 through May 31, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458 (Step 23), per days worked.

      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Carol Lupo as Substitute Physical Education Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective April 8, 2024 through May 17, 2024, with the prorated 2023- 2024 salary to be at the rate of $56,027 (Step 8), per days worked.

      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lauren Carr as Substitute Speech Language Pathologist (Glen- Worden Elementary), effective May 6, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $45,631 (Step 1), per days worked.

      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of John Geniti III as Substitute Physical Education Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective May 20, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $45,631 (Step 1), per days worked.
      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Sean Kenneally as Bus Driver (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective April 8, 2024 with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $24.34/hour (Step 1) for 4 hours/day.
      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
    11. Routine Business

      a. Minutes: Regular Meeting – March 4, 2024

      Regular Meeting – March 11, 2024

      Special Meeting – March 18, 2024

    12. Other Business
    13. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

    In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time at 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.