February 12, 2024 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Board Call – Middle School Cafeteria
6:30 PM – Public Hearing – Senior Aged Exemptions
6:45 PM – Public Hearing – Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemptions
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. Discussion: Building Proposition
  6. Discussion: School Bus Proposition
  7. Discussion: Tax Cap Calculation
  8. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee
    • Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  9. Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2023-2024

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates, as established by SED, for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted, as follows:

    Regular Education

    • Grades K-6 $11,537 (up 4% from previous year)
    • Grades 7-12 $ 9,478 (down 1.5% from previous year)

      Charges for students with disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:

    • Grades K-6 $45,551 (up 5% from previous year)
    • Grades 7-12 $43,492 (up 3.9% from previous year)
  10. Resolution: Increase the Maximum Income Level for Granting a Partial Exemption from Real Property Taxes for School Purposes to Certain Persons Sixty-five Years of Age or Over Pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 12, 2024, to increase the maximum income level by $500 for partial exemption from real property taxes for school purposes to certain persons sixty-five years or age or over, pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Authorized Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 12, 2024, to offer a school tax exemption in the amount of 10% for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers residing in the School District pursuant to Section 466a of the Real Property Tax Law, as submitted.

  12. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls – 2023

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated February 12, 2024, to withdraw and amend the 2023 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

  13. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from North Colonie School District to the Fine Arts Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from North Colonie School District of three instrument cabinets for the Fine Arts Department to be used for storage at the Middle School, as submitted.

  14. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Rita Cowell to Lincoln Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Rita Cowell in the amount of $750.00 to be used for new tumbling mats for the Physical Education classes, as submitted.

  15. Resolution: Revision to the Kenneth E. Buhrmaster Scholarship

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the revision to the Kenneth Buhrmaster Scholarship in the governing of the administration of the Funds, as submitted.

  16. Review and Adopt the 2024-2025 School Calendar

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2024-2025 school calendar, as submitted.

  17. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Debra Timperlake, Lunch/Recess Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), effective January 29, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amber Szady, Account Clerk/Secretary (Senior High School), effective February 29, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Tanya Gambill, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective March 7, 2024 through March 15, 2024.
  18. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lyndsey Gannon, School Nurse (Middle School), effective February 29, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $50,800. Ms. Gannon has a Bachelor of Science degree and is a Registered Nurse.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for mentors for the 2023-2024 school year:Katelyn Aker Stipend $250.00, Anita Bruinsma Stipend $250.00, Christine DeCarlo Stipend $250.00
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in location for Danielle Winning, Teacher Assistant from Glen-Worden Elementary to Scotia-Glenville Middle School, effective February 7, 2024, with no change in salary.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as Elementary Substitute Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective February 16, 2024 through June 26, 2024, with the pro-rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458.00 (Step 23). Ms. Powers holds Permanent certification in Nursey, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental appointment of Kathleen Curtiss as Co-Advisor to the Young Entrepreneur Club at the Senior High School, effective January 19, 2024.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental appointment of Lauren Capuano as Advisor for Preparation for Lincoln Elementary Talent Show, effective February 5, 2024.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the supplemental appointment of Liz O’Neill as Advisor for Preparation for Lincoln Elementary Talent Show, effective February 6, 2024.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Akra Scott as Lego Club Advisor for Glen-Worden Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year.
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Don Baker as Cleaner (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective February 13, 2024 with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $16.82/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours per week.
    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours for Kari Miller, School Monitor (Middle School) from 2.75 hours/day, 13.75 hours per week to 6 hours/day, 30 hours per week, effective January 29, 2024, with no change in hourly rate.
    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Angelo Cremo from Substitute Bus Driver to Temporary Bus Driver, effective January 22, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $24.34/hour, 6 hours/day, 30 hours per week.
    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours for Lori Kling, Bus Driver (Transportation Department) from 5.5 hours/day, 27.5 hours per week to 6 hours/day, 30 hours per week, effective February 12, 2024, with no change in hourly rate.
    13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in stipend for Candra Mulligan as Unified Bowling Coach from $300.00 to $400.00 for the 2023-2024 season.
    14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Katelyn Aker as YAC (Youth Activation Committee) Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year, effective February 13, 2024, with the yearly stipend to be $300.00.
    15. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
  19. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Treasurer’s Reports: November 30, 2023
    3. Budget Transfers: November 2023 and December 2023
    4. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
    Payroll Warrants

    A-31

    12/08/2023

    $1,170,414.04

    A-34

    12/22/2023

    $1,291,530.78

    A-36

    12/23/2023

    $ 1,442.21

    A-37

    01/05/2024

    $1,190,993.94

    A-40

    01/19/2024

    $1,244,605.19
    Check Warrants

    A-30

    12/08/2023

    $1,263,710.02

    A-33

    12/22/2023

    $ 910,628.16

    A-35

    01/05/2024

    $1,170,279.33

    A-39

    01/19/2024

    $ 834,714.92
  20. Other Business
  21. 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.