July 24, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, July 24, 2023

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7:00 PM – Regular Meeting in the Middle School Cafeteria

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.

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. Presentation: Chartwells Annual Food Service Program – Review of 2022-2023 Program and Overview of Changes for 2023-2024 (Jim Bigley – H.M.B. Consultants)
  5. Presentation: Transfinder (Antonio (Tony) Civitella – Transfinder CEO)
  6. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  7. Approval of 2023-2024 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2023-2024 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.

  8. Approval of Final AS-7 Contract for 2022-2023 BOCES Services and Preliminary AS- 7 Contract for 2023-2024

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the final AS-7 Contract for 2022-2023 BOCES Services and the Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2023-2024 BOCES Services, as submitted.

  9. Adopt 2023-2024 School Breakfast and Lunch Meal Price List

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 Food Service Price List, effective September 1, 2023, as submitted.

  10. Adopt Revised Parent and Athlete Agreement Policy and Procedures for 2023-2024

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised Parent and Athlete Agreement Policy and Procedures for 2023-2024, as submitted.

  11. Adopt Scotia-Glenville Central School District Wellness Policy

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt Scotia-Glenville Central School District Wellness Policy, as submitted.

  12. Adopt Board of Education Policy: #6615 – Online Banking Services

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt Board of Education Policy #6615 – Online Banking Services, as submitted.

  13. Adopt Board of Education Policy: #6620 – Types of Funds

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt Board of Education Policy #6620 – Types of Funds, as submitted.

  14. Adopt Board of Education Policy: #6782 – Credit Cards and Appendix BB

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt Board of Education Policy #6782 – Credit Cards and Appendix BB, as submitted.

  15. Approve the Addendum to the Agreement By and Between the Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for School District Resource Officer

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the addendum to extend the agreement for the School District Resource Officer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 on all day’s school is in session for the students, as submitted.

  16. Resolution: Set 2023-2024 – School Tax Rate and Tax Rate Analysis

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated July 24, 2023, approving the 2023-2024 tax levy, as submitted.

  17. Resolution: Appropriate Tax Certiorari Settlement – Capitaland Realty

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 24, 2023, regarding decreasing the general fund appropriation account (A1964.400) in the amount of $3,150.31 for the claim settled with Capitaland Realty for the 2021 and 2022 tax years, as submitted.

  18. Resolution: Continuation of the Existing Ice Hockey Program Merger

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated July 24, 2023, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2023-2024 school year with the Mohonasen, Guilderland, Schalmont and Voorheesville School Districts for an interscholastic Ice Hockey team for the mutual benefit of all five districts, as submitted.

  19. Resolution: Continuation of the Existing Boys and Girls Varsity Swim Program Merger

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated July 24, 2023, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2023-2024 school year with the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for an interscholastic Boys’ and Girls’ Swim program, as submitted.

  20. Resolution: Accept the Revision to the William Sawyer & Gladys Gaetz Sawyer Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the revision to the William Sawyer & Gladys Gaetz Sawyer Scholarship awards criteria, as submitted.

  21. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the leave of absence request of Jeanna Wiegert, Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. July 31, 2023 to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lauren Centurioni, Special Education Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2023, as submitted.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Sarah Tibbetts, Special Education Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2023, as submitted.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the leave of absence request of Susan Gutmaker, Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective August 31, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year to accept a different position starting September 1, 2023, as submitted.

  22. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Richard Arket as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction (District Wide), effective August 7, 2023 through August 6, 2026, with the 2023-2024 pro-rated salary to be at the rate of $132,000.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the one- year leave appointment of Susan Gutmaker, First Grade Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, with 2023- 2024 salary to be at the rate of $47,569 (Step 3). Ms. Gutmaker has initial certification.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Alexandra Thompson, School Nurse (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2023, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $45,946.56. Ms. Thompson has a Bachelor of Science degree and is a Registered Nurse.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Lindsey Dutelle as Substitute Teacher for the 2023 Secondary Summer School Program retroactive from July 10, 2023, with the rate of pay of $47.58/hour, for up to 4.75 hours/day.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Lindsey Dutelle as NYS Regents Proctor on August 17, 2023, with a rate of $47.58/hour, for up to 7 hours.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for 2023 ESY and Learning Leaps appointments, effective July 13, 2023 through August 10, 2023:

      Winifred Valachovic

      ESY Teaching Assistant

      $ 18.03/hour

      Jamie Schaffer

      ESY Teacher Aide

      $ 14.20/hour

      JoAnne Krazit

      Substitute ESY Teacher

      $120.99/daily

      Amber Turner

      Substitute ESY Teacher

      $120.99/daily

      Winifred Valachovic

      Substitute Learning Leaps Teacher

      $120.99/daily

      Lilly Doin

      Substitute ESY Teaching Assistant

      $ 14.20/hour

      Rachel Frederick

      Substitute ESY Teaching Assistant

      $ 19.25/hour
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind two Summer Curriculum Days from Candra Mulligan for her work with the New Course/Knowledge Transfer.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind one Summer Curriculum Day from Maggie Healy for her work with the New Course/Knowledge Transfer.

    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.

    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve an any ESY teaching assistant asked to serve as a per diem substitute teacher receive the teacher assistant’s regular hourly rate of pay plus a supplemental amount of $16.00 per hour.

    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Jeanna Wiegert as Executive Secretary I (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective August 1, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.50/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.

    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Substitutes (Buildings and Grounds) for the 2023-2024 school year:

      Joe Angerami Mark Cary, IV Ray Dearway

    13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Virginia Gries* as substitute Bus Aide/Monitor for summer transportation, effective Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

      *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

    14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of 2023-2024 Fall sports coaching appointments:

    Cheer

    Varsity

    Kristin Roddy

    .5 of Step 5

    $1,551

    Cross Country

    Varsity

    James Krogh

    Step 10

    $3,914

    Football

    Varsity Head Coach

    Robert Leto

    Step 10

    $6,604

    Varsity Assistant

    Colton Barber

    Step 1

    $3,108

    Varsity Assistant

    Jason Kritz

    Step 5

    $4,787

    JV Head Coach

    Sean Schreiner

    Step 10

    $5,283

    JV Assistant

    John Striffler

    Step 10

    $5,015

    Modified

    John Ritter

    Step 5

    $4,486

    Modified Assistant

    Ben Tunison

    Step 4

    $3,849

    Modified Volunteer Joseph Laviolette Step 0 -0-

    Golf

    Varsity

    Brett Daley

    Step 5

    $2,770

    Boys’ Soccer

    Modified

    Lynne Bower

    Step 4

    $3,490

    Girls’ Soccer

    Varsity

    Margaret Healy

    Step 4

    $4,649

    Girls’ Tennis

    Varsity

    Geoffrey Olson

    Step 10

    $3,180

    Volleyball

    Varsity

    Lisa Fyvie

    Step 5

    $3,878

    Junior Varsity

    Jenna White

    Step 10

    $3,424
  23. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Treasurer’s Report – May 2023
    3. Bid

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2023 Chevy Suburban 4WD, 4DR, LS bid to DePaula Chevrolet, Inc., in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

  24. Other Business
  25. 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.

Minutes

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