Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, May 9, 2022
- 6:30 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. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donations for various High School Award Scholarships
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gifts and Donations listed to be applied to various High School scholarship awards, as submitted.
6. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,530.03, as submitted.
7. Accept Special Education Audit Corrective Action Plan
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Corrective Action Plan relating to the internal audit for Special Education 2020-2021, as submitted.
8. Appoint Additional Poll Clerks for the Annual District Election
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Alison Roscoe and Mary Radom as additional Assistant Poll Clerks for the Annual District Election on May 17, 2022.
9. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Shannon Sill, Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective c.o.b. April 29, 2022 to accept the long term substitute position at Glendaal Elementary.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Karly Bell (True), Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. May 10, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Karly Bell (True), Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. May 11, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for a paid leave of absence of Samantha Haldeman, Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective May 16, 2022 through June 30, 2022, as submitted.
e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Natalie Bisaillon, Aide (Transportation), effective May 23, 2022 through May 27, 2022, as submitted.
10. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: approve the 2022-2023 salary list rates and stipends for the following employees, as submitted: Management Confidential Employees
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Shannon Sill as Elementary Classroom Substitute Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective May 2, 2022 through June 30, 2022 with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the prorated rate of $44,622 (Step 1) for days worked.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Amy Puglisi as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperone for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, at the rate of $17.90/hour.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend of $50.00 in addition to the College Board’s payment to the individuals on the attached list for proctoring duties at the SAT exam administered on May 7, 2022, as submitted.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Lauren Capuano Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Rachel Ciotoli Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Jeffrey Denney Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Tricia Haldane Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Jessica Macherone Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Elizabeth O’Neil l Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Melissa Paratore Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
- Danielle Woodbeck Glen-Worden Elementary $22.51/hour
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
11. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception
Payroll Warrants
- #55 3/25/22 $1,234,303.78
- #56 4/08/22 $1,154,354.25
- #58 4/22/22 $1,251,857.83
Check Warrants
- A-53 4/01/22 $1,188,698.44
c. Bids
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the bid results from Auctions International for two buses and other miscellaneous transportation items, as submitted.
12. Other Business
a. NYS Department of Transportation – Annual Bus Inspection Report
13. Hearing
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
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 May 9, 2022.
President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto
Absent: Massaro
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, 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
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:30 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
Steve Sweeney spoke to the board regarding Executive Sessions.
Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
Superintendent Swartz thanked Ms. Swain and Mr. Giaquinto for their help on Meet the Candidate night. She informed the board that PTA Council will not be sponsoring this event going forward and at this time, no one else has stepped forward to offer to host the event. At this time there will be nothing scheduled on the district calendar for this event for next year.
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donations for various High School Award Scholarships
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gifts and Donations listed to be applied to various High School scholarship awards, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,530.03, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Accept Special Education Audit Corrective Action Plan
MOVED by H. Talbot, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept the Corrective Action Plan relating to the internal audit for Special Education 2020-2021, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Appoint Additional Poll Clerks for the Annual District Election
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education appoint Alison Roscoe and Mary Radom as additional Assistant Poll Clerks for the Annual District Election on May 17, 2022.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items with a correction to Item D under communications:
Communications
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Shannon Sill, Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective c.o.b. April 29, 2022 to accept the long term substitute position at Glendaal Elementary.
(This letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Karly Bell (True), Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. May 10, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Karly Bell (True), Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. May 11, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
d. Accept the request for a leave of absence of Samantha Haldeman, Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective May 16, 2022 through June 30, 2022, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
e. Accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Natalie Bisaillon, Aide (Transportation), effective May 23, 2022 through May 27, 2022, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the 2022-2023 salary list rates and stipends for the following employees, as submitted:
Management Confidential Employees
(This list is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
2) Approve the appointment of Shannon Sill as Elementary Classroom Substitute Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective May 2, 2022 through June 30, 2022 with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the prorated rate of $44,622 (Step 1) for days worked.
3) Approve the appointment of Amy Puglisi as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperone for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, at the rate of $17.90/hour.
4) Approve a stipend of $50.00 in addition to the College Board’s payment to the individuals on the attached list for proctoring duties at the SAT exam administered on May 7, 2022, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
5) Approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2021-2022 school year:
Lauren Capuano Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Rachel Ciotoli Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Jeffrey Denney Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Tricia Haldane Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Jessica Macherone Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Elizabeth O’Neil Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Melissa Paratore Lincoln Elementary $22.51/hour
Danielle Woodbeck Glen-Worden Elementary $22.51/hour
6) Approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
Routine Business
a. Placement 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 05/09/22.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception
Payroll Warrants
#55 3/25/22 $1,234,303.78
#56 4/08/22 $1,154,354.25
#58 4/22/22 $1,251,857.83
Check Warrants
A-53 4/01/22 $1,188,698.44
President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions. (These reports are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
c. Bids
1) MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the bid results from Auctions International for two buses and other miscellaneous transportation items, as submitted. (This document is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Other Business
a. NYS Department of Transportation – Annual Bus Inspection Report
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept the annual bus inspection report. (This report is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
· The Board congratulated the drama club on a wonderful performance.
· Ms. Talbot inquired as to whether chrome books have closed captioned capability.
· Ms. Carbone commented that the Board follows proper procedure for Executive Sessions.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
.MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Feinberg, that the meeting be adjourned.
Roll Call
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk