Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, March 14, 2022
- 6:45 PM – Executive Session
- 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
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: Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, 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 Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
5. Budget Discussion: 2022-2023 Budget Work Session
6. Legal Notice of Annual District Election – May 17, 2022
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of the Annual District Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as submitted.
7. Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021 Capital Project – Casework – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution and award the contract for Casework for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to Northeast Interior Systems, Inc., an approved NYS OGS vendor for fixed furniture, and under OGS Contract Number PC68296 in the amount of $102,785.06, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021 Capital Project – Controls – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution and award the contract for Controls for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to Technical Building Services, Inc., an approved NYS OGS vendor, for controls work, and under OGS Contract Number PT68868 in the amount of $298,879.00, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021 Capital Project – Construction – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Superintendent’s Recommendation: 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.
- General Construction. Bast Hatfield Construction, LLC. $279,000
- Mechanical Construction. Eckert Mechanical, LLC $1,435,745.00
- Electrical Construction. Dynamic Electrical Systems, LLC. $ 65,900.00
10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Thomas and Elaine Neiss for the Patsy Benny Award Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation in the amount of $250.00 from Thomas and Elaine Neiss to be applied to the Patsy Benny Award Scholarship, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Eugene and Vick Stemm for the Douglas McManus Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation in the amount of $200.00 from Eugene and Vick Stemm to be applied to the Douglas McManus Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.
12. Communications
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amy Schwarting, Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. Monday, February 28, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Joan Rumfelt, Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. Friday, March 18, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the letter of resignation of Jacqueline Beltran, First Grade Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district.
13.Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary transfer of James Lovett, Sr. Custodian (Middle School) to the Senior High School, from effective date of March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to effective date of March 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022, with no change in hours or salary.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Zach Cary as Sr. Custodian (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from effective date of March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to effective date of March 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022, with 2021-2022 salary to be Step 3, $27.11/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Courtney Conover as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective February 14, 2022.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gary Barden as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective March 21, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in Girls’ Lacrosse coaching salaries:
- Varsity Katelyn Aker Step 5 from $3,576 to $4,984
- Junior Varsity Rachel Fredrick Step 4 from $2,582 to $3,598
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the correction of Boys’ Modified Lacrosse salary for Jason Kritz from $3,667 to $3,422.
7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Susan Crary-Gracz Middle School $22.51/hour
- Shane Derose Middle School $22.51/hour
- Louis Powell Middle School $22.51/hour
8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Danielle Vaughan as Unified Bowling Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year, with the yearly stipend to be $300.00.
9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kristy Rosa and Sarah Hunt as Co-Advisors for the Pride Club (Middle School), no stipend attached.
10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
14. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
Payroll Warrants
- #41. 1/28/22. $1,231,584.90
- #44. 2/11/22. $1,265,112.73
- #47. 2/25/22. $1,250,095.87
Check Warrants
- A-42 2/04/22. $1,110,818.36
- A-43 2/18/22. $1,068,478.43
- H-7 2/18/22. $76,541.99
- A-48 3/4/22. $1,069,141.05
c. Bid
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Capital District Mechanical for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Occasional Electrical Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and J. McBain, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Boiler Maintenance and General Plumbing Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Colonie Mechanical Contractors for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted.
15. Other Business
16. 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
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 March 14, 2022.
Vice-President Talbot called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro (virtual), Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot. Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain and Business Manager Giaquinto
Absent: None
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and negotiations.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Bucciferro joined the meeting virtually after the Board moved into Executive Session. The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:03 p.m. District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.
Pledge of Allegiance
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
Superintendent’s Comments – (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
Budget Discussion: 2022-2023 Budget Work Session
Superintendent Swartz presented secondary enrollment figures to the Board. She explained that enrollment has declined in this area as well. She discussed the issue of sharing teachers between districts on a distance learning basis to assist with teacher shortages in specialty areas such as foreign language, technology, etc. The Board will continue budget discussions at their next meeting.
Legal Notice of Annual District Election – May 17, 2022
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of the Annual District Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as submitted. (This notice is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the following three items:
Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021
Capital Project – Casework – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Approve the Resolution and award the contract for Casework for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to Northeast Interior Systems, Inc., an approved NYS OGS vendor for fixed furniture, and under OGS Contract Number PC68296 in the amount of $102,785.06, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021
Capital Project – Controls – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Approve the Resolution and award the contract for Controls for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to Technical Building Services, Inc., an approved NYS OGS vendor, for controls work, and under OGS Contract Number PT68868 in the amount of $298,879.00, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
Resolution: Award Contract for the Scotia-Glenville School District 2021
Capital Project – Construction – Glen-Worden Boiler Replacement Project
Approve the Resolution and award the contract for Construction for Scotia-Glenville Central School District to the following low responsible bidders, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
- General Construction Bast Hatfield Construction, LLC $ 279,000.00
- Mechanical Construction Eckert Mechanical, LLC $1,435,745.00
- Electrical Construction Dynamic Electrical Systems, LLC $ 65,900.00
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Feinberg, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following two items:
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Thomas and Elaine Neiss for the Patsy Benny Award Scholarship
Approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation in the amount of $250.00 from Thomas and Elaine Neiss to be applied to the Patsy Benny Award Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Eugene and Vick Stemm for the Douglas McManus Memorial Scholarship
Approve the Resolution, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation in the amount of $200.00 from Eugene and Vick Stemm to be applied to the Douglas McManus Memorial Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F 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 letter of resignation of Amy Schwarting, Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. Monday, February 28, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district. (This letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Joan Rumfelt, Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. Friday, March 18, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
c. Approve the letter of resignation of Jacqueline Beltran, First Grade Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, as submitted, with appreciation of her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the temporary transfer of James Lovett, Sr. Custodian (Middle School) to the Senior High School, from effective date of March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to effective date of March 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022, with no change in hours or salary.
2) Approve the temporary appointment of Zach Cary as Sr. Custodian (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from effective date of March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to effective date of March 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022, with 2021-2022 salary to be Step 3, $27.11/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.
3) Rescind the appointment of Courtney Conover as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective February 14, 2022.
4) Approve the appointment of Gary Barden as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective March 21, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
5) Approve the change in Girls’ Lacrosse coaching salaries:
- Varsity Katelyn Aker Step 5 from $3,576 to $4,984
- Junior Varsity Rachel Fredrick Step 4 from $2,582 to $3,598
6) Approve the correction of Boys’ Modified Lacrosse salary for Jason Kritz from $3,667 to $3,422.
7) Approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Susan Crary-Gracz Middle School $22.51/hour
- Shane Derose Middle School $22.51/hour
- Louis Powell Middle School $22.51/hour
8) Approve Danielle Vaughan as Unified Bowling Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year, with the yearly stipend to be $300.00.
9) Approve the appointment of Kristy Rosa and Sarah Hunt as Co-Advisors for the Pride Club (Middle School), no stipend attached.
10) Approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committees on Preschool Special Education and Special Education in their report dated 03/14/22.
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
ABSTAIN: MR. FREDERICK ABSTAINED ON ITEM #5 UNDER STAFFING
MOTION CARRIED
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
Payroll Warrants
- #41 1/28/22 $1,231,584.90
- #44 2/11/22 $1,265,112.73
- #47 2/25/22 $1,250,095.87
Check Warrants
- A-42 2/04/22 $1,110,818.36
- A-43 2/18/22 $1,068,478.43
- H-7 2/18/22 $76,541.99
- A-48 3/4/22 $1,069,141.05
Vice-President Talbot noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions. (These reports are contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the following three items:
c. Bids
1. Approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Capital District Mechanical for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
2. Approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Occasional Electrical Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and J. McBain, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
3. Approve the extension of the agreement for the bid for Boiler Maintenance and General Plumbing Repair Service between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Colonie Mechanical Contractors for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, based on bid specifications, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Other Business
None
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the meeting be adjourned.
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk