June 13 Board of Education Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, June 13, 2022

• *6:00 PM – Public Hearing. *Proposal to Utilize Repair Reserve Funds in the amount of $375,647.70 for lead remediation Districtwide, parking lot repair at Lincoln Elementary and exterior doors at the Senior High School
• 6:30 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
• 7:00 PM – Open Session

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

Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School, in said district on June 13, 2022.

President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Present:  Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto

Absent:   None

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel.

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:05 p.m.

District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Recognition of Special Student Accomplishments from the Class of 2022:

• Abigail Scott
• Olivia Geniti
• Isabella Getter
• Grace Beauchamp
• Calvin Conti
• Emma Herron

Recognition of Retiring Instructional/Non-Instructional Personnel:

• Maureen Armstrong – Elementary Teacher – Lincoln Elementary
• Susan Bandy – Teaching Assistant – Senior High School
• Patrick Collins – Technology Teacher – Senior High School
• Michael Dunn – Teaching Assistant – Senior High School
• Diane Hartman – Senior Stenographer – District Office
• J. Matthew Kirwan – Social Studies Teacher – Senior High School
• Kathleen Lewek – Special Education Teacher – Pupil Personal Services
• Melissa Peterson – Elementary Teacher – Sacandaga Elementary

The Board of Education held a brief reception to honor the student accomplishments and the retirees.

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

Chris O’Neil spoke to the Board about Power School.

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

Superintendent Swartz informed the Board that Chief Janik and Officer Arreola will be presenting to the Board at the June 27th board meeting.  Business Manager Giaquinto reported that the bids for Phase II of the building project came in within the budget and that he anticipates 50% of the work should be completed this summer.

Presentation:  Chartwells Annual Food Service Program – Review of 20212022 Program and Overview of Changes for 2022-2023 (Heather Bigley – H.M.B. Consultants) Heather Bigley, HMB Consultants, reported to the board on the 21-22 school lunch program and also provided an overview of changes for the 22-23 school lunch program. (This presentation is contained as Appendix A to these minutes). Award the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Food Service Bid for 2022 2023 to   Chartwells School Dining Services

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education award the Scotia-Glenville Central School Food Service Bid for 2022-2023 to Chartwells School Dining Services, in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as submitted.  (This bid is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Authorize Use of Repair Reserve Funds

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education authorize the use of the Repair Reserve Fund in the amount of up to $375,647.70 to address lead remediation Districtwide, for repairs to the District’s parking areas at Lincoln Elementary School and for the replacement of the exterior doors at the Senior High School, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Accept the 2021-2022 Annual Update of the Financial Risk Assessment Report and Fuel Usage Audit for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District, Submitted by Questar III

MOVED by H. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education accept the 2021-2022 Annual Update of the Financial Risk Assessment Report and Fuel Usage Audit for the Scotia-Glenville School District, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

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

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated June 13, 2022, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, as submitted, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Accept attached Donation List for various High School Award Scholarships

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot that the Board of Education accept the attached donation list to be applied to various High School scholarship awards, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve the Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Richard Wiesen as Consultant

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for the 2022-2023 school year between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Richard Wiesen as Consultant, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Accept and Establish the Carol Atkins Memorial Scholarship

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to establish the Carol Atkins Memorial Scholarship presented by the Capital Zone of NYS AHPERD New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance), in the amount of $500.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2022 Capital Project – Construction

MOVED by H. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution and award the contract for construction for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to the following low responsible bidders, as submitted:

• Site Construction                             James H. Maloy, Inc.
• General Construction                     Gallo Construction Corp.
• Roof Construction                           S & L Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc.
• Mechanical Construction   T. McElligott Inc.
• Plumbing Construction                   Kipper Plumbing & Heating, LLC
• Electrical Construction                    Kasselman Electric

(This resolution is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:

Communications

a.     Accept the email correspondence indicating the resignation of Greta Brown-Vergare, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 8, 2022, as submitted.   (This email is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

b.     Accept the letter of resignation of Courtney Groves, Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

c.     Accept the letter of resignation of Nancy Behrens, Technology Teacher (Middle School), effective June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

d.     Accept the letter of resignation of Kate Maggs, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

e.     Accept the letter of resignation of Christina Stryjek, English Teacher (Middle School), effective June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

f.      Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Susan Bandy, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This resignation is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

Report of Superintendent

a.   Staffing

1)    Approve the probationary appointment of Conor Quinn as Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at $59,115 (Step 9 +M).  Mr. Quinn has professional certification.

2)    Approve the addition of up to five (5) days to Kathleen Lewek for the purpose of chairing Out-of-District CSE meetings for the 2021-2022 school year, with no change in her hourly rate.

3)    Approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2021-2022 school year:

• Lisa Coppola            Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Regan Gatta              Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Sarah Herzog                       Lincoln Elementary              $22.51/hour
• James Krogh            Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Deb Lewis                             Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Lauren Remmers     Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• James Saburro                     Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Lauren Scavullo                   Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Natasha Sweet                     Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
• Danielle Zizzo                      Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour

4)    Approve the 2022 Extended School Year Program Staff Roster and Salary List, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

5)    Approve the 2022 Secondary Summer School Staff List, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

6)    Approve the 2022 Learning Leaps Summer School Staff List, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix R to these minutes).

7)    Approve the 2021-2022 Advanced Placement Testing stipends for the individuals on the attached list, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix S to these minutes).

8)    Approve the following individuals as tutors (Middle School) for the 2021-2022 school year, effective June 6, 2022:

• Sarah Adkins
• Jessica Darling

9)    Approve the list of employees for summer days at 1/200th of their 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix T to these minutes).

10) Approve the list of employees for summer curriculum wok at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix U to these minutes).

11) Approve up to 35 hours for Lori DeSio (School Nurse) to assist the student-athletes for the 2022 fall sports season at the rate of $30.81/hour.

12) Approve the appointment of Lindsey Dutelle and Mallory Williams for Special Education Summer Tutoring, each up to 25 hours, at the rate of $28.00/hour.

13) Approve the appointment of Kimberly Beck for TCIS Summer Training, up to 175 hours, at the rate of $17.63/hour.

14) Approve up to 5 evaluations to be provided by Dana Cacchione (School Psychologist) over the summer at the rate of $500.00 per re-evaluation and $1,000.00 per initial evaluation.

15) Approve the following individuals as 2022-2023 Substitutes (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract:

• Joe Angerami
• Ron Brooks
• Timothy DiCaprio
• Ethan Dorries
• Robert Ganley
• Allyson Horwedel
• Jasper Mosley
• Rich Wiesen

16) Approve the appointment of the following individuals for 2022-2023 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 5, 2022 through August 26, 2022:

• Jake Carusone
• Nancy Cooper
• Jesse DeLong
• Brian Freihofer
• Morgan Luke
• Mathew Malone
• *Alex Thompson

*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.

17)  Approve the attached list of additional substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix V to these minutes).

Routine Business

a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities

Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-school Special Education in their reports dated June 13, 2022.

b.   Budget Transfers – May 2022

President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Budget Transfers.  (These reports are contained as Appendix W to these minutes).

c.   Minutes:

• May 9, 2022  Regular Meeting
• May 23, 2022            Regular Meeting

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Other Business

Mr. Frederick inquired about access to the Ed Law link.  President Bucciferro stated that he would like the Board to take a more active role in working on board policies.

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the meeting be adjourned.

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk