March 11, 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.

    1. Budget Discussion: 2024-2025 Budget Work Session – Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools
    2. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee Board of Education   Goals Budget
    3. Resolution: Adopt the Proposition to be Presented to the Voters at the Annual District Meeting on May 21, 2024

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board approve the Resolution dated March 11, 2024, of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville School District authorizing a proposition to be presented to the voters at the Annual Meeting on May 21, 2024, as submitted.

  4. Resolution: Approve the Proposed Action is a Type II Action for the Purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for Building and Site Improvements for Said School District

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution determining the proposed action is a Type II action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for district-wide building renovations, including additions and site improvements for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District, as submitted.

  5. Legal Notice of Annual District Election – May 21, 2024

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of the Annual District Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, as submitted.

  6. Approve Policy No. 9052: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Policy No. 9052: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, as submitted.

  7. Adopt Charge for Superintendent’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Charge for the Superintendent’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, as submitted.

  8. Adopt Charge for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Planning Work Group

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adept the Charge for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Planning Work Group, as submitted.

  9. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Melinda Stone, Special Education Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective January 29, 2024 through March 15, 2024.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Jessica Lamphere, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective March 4, 2024 through May 1, 2024.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Mellissa DeHart, Bus Driver (Transportation Department), effective March 7, 2024 through March 12, 2024.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jennifer Cardamone, School Social Worker (Middle School), effective c.o.b. March 8, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Alyssa Malone, Speech Language Pathologist (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective June 5, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Shayna Rosa, 3rd Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective June 6, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the letter of resignation for Cynthia Nicchi, LOTE (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Brianna Thomas, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Middle School), for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Darren VanHeusen, Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
    10.  Superintendent’s Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the verbal resignation of Tia Fitzpatrick, LOTE Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. March 8, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district.
  10. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Joanne McFadden as Substitute Language Other Than English Teacher (Middle School), effective March 11, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $48,417 (Step 4) per days worked.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rebecca Campanella as Substitute Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective March 11, 2024 through on or about April 15, 2024, with salary to be at the rate of $131/day, and then be appointed on the 21st day through June 25, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $45,631 (Step 1) per days worked.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Hollie Muchard as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective February 15, 2024 through February 14, 2028, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $18.43/hour (Step 1), 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kayla Bonney* as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective March 11, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.*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.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Christopher Casey as Cleaner (Second Shift, Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective March 11, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $16.82/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours per week.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jeanna Wiegert as Senior High School Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year, effective February 29, 2024, with an additional five summer days for this position.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the following individuals for Honors Writing Sample Supervision on March 5 and March 6, 2024, with a stipend of $23.02/hour for up to 1.5 hours each day:Dave Guildersleeve, Lexie Marquis
      Chelsea Murphy, Kerry Saati
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of individuals as Chaperones for the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Each chaperone would be compensated up to two hours at the rate of $23.02/hour worked, as submitted.
    9. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Kimberly Beck as Middle School Yearbook Advisor, effective January 8, 2024, with a stipend to be at the rate of $1,686.31 prorated.
    10. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend, effective March 11, 2024, for supervisory duties of Akra Scott for the Glen- Worden Lego Club at the rate of $300.00 prorated.
    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Lou Powell for a supplemental appointment as a supervisor for Intramural Activities effective March 6, 2024.
    12. 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
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting – February 12, 2024
    3. Treasurer’s Report – January 2024
    4. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
    Payroll Warrants

    A-42

    02/02/2024

    $1,193,621.05

    A-45

    02/16/2024

    $1,299,588.02

    A-47

    03/01/2024

    $1,214,547.25
    Check Warrants

    A-41

    02/02/2024

    $1,409,755.36

    H-10

    02/02/2024

    $ 7,000.00

    A-44

    02/16/2024

    $ 801,852.79
  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.