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
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
AGENDA
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Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Massaro, Orr, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
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Pledge of Allegiance
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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.
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Presentation: Elementary Curriculum and Program Update (Rick Arket – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Thomas Eagan – Glendaal Elementary Principal, Nicholas Criscone – Glen-Worden Elementary Principal, John Geniti – Lincoln Elementary Principal and Tonya Federico – Sacandaga Elementary Principal)
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Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
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Budget Discussion: 2024-2025 Carry-Forward Budget
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Resolution: School Bus Purchase Proposition No. 2
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 26, 2024, regarding the school bus purchase proposition #2 (three 30 passenger buses), at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $329,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election May 21, 2024, as submitted.
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Resolution: School Bus Purchase Proposition No. 3
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 26, 2024, regarding the school bus purchase proposition #3, at a maximum aggregate cost of approximately $2,250,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election May 21, 2024, as submitted.
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Accept the December 2023 Extraclassroom Activity Report
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the December 2023 Extraclassroom Activity Report (ECAF), as submitted.
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First Reading of Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from William Mnich to the Scotia-Glenville High School Technology Department
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 23, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of a 10” Craftsman Professional Electronic Bandsaw (approximate value of $300) from William Mnich to the High School Technology Department, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Lincoln Elementary School PTA
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 23, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Lincoln Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $2,691.21, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Sacandaga Elementary School PTA
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 23, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Sacandaga Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,714.60, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept Donations for various Senior High School Award Scholarships
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the attached donations to be applied to various Senior High School Scholarship Awards, as submitted.
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Request to Establish a Scotia-Glenville High School Technology Club
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Scotia-Glenville High School Technology Club, as submitted.
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Communications
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve an unpaid leave of absence for Cynthia Orlando, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective February 12, 2024 until further notice.
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Report of Superintendent
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Staffing
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve David Guildersleeve as Mentor for the 2023-2024 school year with the stipend of $250.00.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jill Bush as Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator (no remuneration), effective February 26, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the supplemental appointment of Nathan Swiecicki as Dungeons and Dragons Club Advisor (Middle School), effective February 26, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with the prorated stipend to be $206.04.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Clara Bisaillon as Transportation Supervisor (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective February 26, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Brianna Winslow as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective February 26, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Caitlin Estes as Girls’ Varsity Basketball Volunteer Coach (Step 0) for the remainder of the 2023-2024 winter season.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2023-2024 spring coaching appointments:
Baseball
Varsity John Striffler Step 10 $5,259 Junior Varsity Nicholas Schaub Step 3 $3,093 Modified Bret Fancher ½ Step 5 $1,786
Modified Matthew Loatman ½ Step 5 $1,786
Boys’ Lacrosse
Varsity Brett Campbell Step 10 $6,115 Junior Varsity David Lippiello Step 5 $4,432
Girls’ Lacrosse
Varsity Katelyn Aker Step 10 $5,625 Varsity Volunteer Kirsten Nichter Step 0 -0- Junior Varsity Rachel Fredrick Step 5 $4,077 Modified Britnie Paull* Step 2 $2,594
Softball
Varsity Eric McNulty Step 10 $5,259 Junior Varsity Julie Myers Step 5 $3,811 Modified Jonas Disorbo Step 2 $2,599
Track and Field
Varsity Head James Krogh Step 10 $5,993 Varsity Assistant Ben Tunison Step 4 $3,920 Modified Sean Schreiner Step 5 $3,800
Modified John Ritter Step 5 $3,800
Boys’ Tennis
Varsity Geoffrey Olson Step 10 $3,623
Modified Jacob Hardy Step 2 $1,692
*This appointment is conditioned on the individual completing all NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) required coaching trainings, courses, and licensing.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
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Routine Business
- Placements of Children with Disabilities
- Minutes: Regular Meeting 01/08/2024 Regular Meeting 01/22/2024
- Treasurer’s Report – December 2023
- Budget Transfers – January 2024
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Other Business
- Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes: October 4, 2023, December 6, 2023, January 3, 2024, February 7, 2024
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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.