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

6:00 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.

4. Presentation: SmartSchools (Rick Arket, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction)

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

6. Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) 2024-2025 Administrative Budget and Board Vacancies (Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties)

   1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Resolution:
      RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany- Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the Administrative Budget document in the total amount of $14,618,385 during the school year 2024-2025 and to raise such sum by assessments to component school districts, non-component school districts, other BOCES and other sources as required by law, as submitted.
   2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: Election of BOCES Board members (board is entitled to one vote per vacant seat). BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Scotia-Glenville hereby casts its vote for the following candidate(s) to fill two (2) vacant seats for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, on the Board of cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- Saratoga Counties, as submitted:
      1. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of Lynne Lenhardt (Home District: Bethlehem Central School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie- Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.
      2. RESOLVED that the Board of Education cast its vote for the election of Kimberly  Tully (Home District: Niskayuna Central School District), as a member of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany- Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.

7. Accept Third Fiscal Projection for 2023-2024

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Third Fiscal Projection for 2023-2024 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Variance Analysis and Fund Balance Projection Report, as submitted.

8. Approve Questar III 2024-2025 Inter-municipal Agreement for Internal Auditing Services

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 Inter-municipal Agreement with Questar III for Internal Auding Services, as submitted.

9. Appoint Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the individuals on the list of Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election on May 21, 2024, as submitted (list will be at your seat).

10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated April 11, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music of a Deep Bass Xylophone, valued at $2,352.00, to the Fine Arts Department, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Lincoln Elementary School PTA

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated April 24, 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 $1,725.00, as submitted.

12. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donations for Various Senior High School Award Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated April 15, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various High School Award Scholarships, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Award Parking Lot Reconstruction Contract for Glen-Worden Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for the Glen-Worden Elementary Parking Lot Project to New Castle Paving, LLC, in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

14. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Hank Brown, Bus Driver/Mechanic (Transportation Department), effective c.o.b. April 19, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for a paid leave of absence for Katharine May, 2nd Grade Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective April 22, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Julie Mancini, Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. May 3, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Sarah Hunt, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, to accept a new position in the district.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Robin Brino, Registrar (District-wide), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeannine Franze Bechand, Science Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

15. Report of Superintendent

    1. Staffing

       1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Susan Hoefer as Substitute Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective March 21, 2024 through May 31, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $59,135 (Step 10), per days worked.
       2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve five days for Lauren Carr, Substitute Language Pathologist (Glen-Worden Elementary), prior to her appointment date of May 6, 2024, at the rate of $108/day.
       3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extended appointment of Andrew Biittig as Substitute English Teacher (Senior High School) from April 8, 2024 through April 30, 2024 to April 8, 2024 through June 25, 2024, with no change in salary.
       4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jude McQueen as Substitute Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective May 2, 2024 through June 25, 2024, plus four shadow days prior to the May 2 start date, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $61,368 (Step 12), per days worked.
       5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sarah Hunt as 6th Grade General Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, with no change in salary.
       6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment location for Debra Byrne, Library Media Specialist from Glendaal Elementary to Middle School, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in salary.
       7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 salary list rates and stipends for the following employees, as submitted: Management Confidential Employees
       8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Amber Szady as Senior High School Extra classroom Activity Fund Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year, effective April 9, 2024, with an additional five summer days for this position.
       9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2024 Learning Leaps Summer School Staff list, as submitted.
       10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

16. Routine Business

    1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
    2. Treasurer’s Report – March 2024
    3. Budget Transfers – March 2024
    4. Minutes: Regular Meeting – March 25, 2024
    5. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
       

       Payroll Warrants

       A-50	03/15/2024	$1,227,836.54
       A-52	03/29/2024	$1,340,197.05
       A-54	04/12/2024	$1,216,077.96

       Check Warrants

       A-46	03/01/2024	$1,281,375.38
       A-49	03/15/2024	$ 750,256.37
       A-51	03/29/2024	$1,246,372.50
       H-11	03/29/2024	$ 164,492.11

17. Other Business

    1. Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – March 2024 and April 2024

18. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time and any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education “ brochure.