Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Board Bulletin
October 7, 2002
Hearings/Privilege of the Floor:
• One resident discussed test scores on the recent grades 4 and 8 mathematics tests

The following represents actions taken by the Board of Education at a regular meeting held on October 7, 2002, at the Middle School.

The Board of Education:
1. HEARD from Tom Glynn about the building project and specifically the floor of the library at Sacandaga, which was not poured level by the contractors. Glynn said the floor will be made level by the contractor.
2. HEARD from James Amell from C.L. Marvin and Co. about the audit of the district's records for the 2001-02 school year and ACCEPTED the annual independent audit report of the financial accounts and records of the school district and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report for the 2001-2002 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.
3. APPROVED the following board policies for a first reading as submitted.
#1741 Home Instruction
#1741-R Home Instruction Regulation
#1800 Gifts from the Public
#1900 Parental Involvement
#1925 Interpreters for Hearing- Impaired Parents
#2000 Board Operational Goals
#2100 School Board Legal Status
#2110 School Board Powers and Duties
#2111 Board Member Authority
#2120 School Board Elections
#2120.1 Candidates and Campaigning
#2120.2 Voting Procedures
#2120.2-E Application for Absentee Ballot
#2121 Board Member Qualifications
#2130 Board Member Resignation
#2140 Board Member Removal from Office
#2150 Unexpired Term Fulfillment
#2160 School District Officer and Employee Code of Ethics
#2210 Board Reorganizational Meeting
#2220 Board Officers
#2240 Board-Superintendent Relationship
4. DISCUSSED NYSSBA Resolutions
5. ADOPTED the resolution, dated October 7, 2002, to withdraw and amend the 2002-2003 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.



 6. APPROVED the change order to the building project noted below:
Contractor .........Change Order # ......... Amount
Crisafulli Bros. ......... #3-3 ......... .........+$26,500
7. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
8. Communications
a. ACCEPTED the letter of resignation of Charles Smullen, head custodian (Glendaal School), effective c.o.b. October 2, 2002, in order for him to accept the position of cleaner (Sacandaga and Lincoln Elementary Schools), effective October 3, 2002.
b. ACCEPTED the letter of resignation of Don Hennel, school bus driver, effective c.o.b. October 18, 2002, with appreciation for his service to the district.
9. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
Appointments marked with an * are 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.
1) APPROVED the change in the effective date of the probationary appointment of Paul Whitley as Industrial Arts Teacher (Middle School), from October 10, 2002 through October 9, 2005 to October 8, 2002 through October 7, 2005, with 2002-2003 salary at the annual rate of $39,673 (Step 7 + 27).
2) AGREED to employ Carol Hodgins for up to 5 days at the rate of $332.12 per day, as needed.
3) APPROVED* the appointment of Sandra Gardner as school nurse per diem (Districtwide), effective October 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the hourly rate of $12.00.
4) APPROVED the following supplemental appointments for 2002-2003:
Ski Club – Middle School
Shaun Zepf.............. $515
Shari Keller................. -0-
5) APPROVED the revised 2002-2003 teacher aide and school monitor salary lists, as submitted.
6) APPROVED* the probationary appointment of David A. Bond as cleaner (Senior High School), effective October 21, 2002, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the annual rate of $19,427.20.
7) APPROVED the appointment of Charles Smullen as cleaner (Lincoln/Sacandaga Elementary Schools), effective October 3, 2002, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,321.60 (Step 3).
8) APPROVED the 2002-2003 salary for substitute computer technology support at the rate of $11/hour, effective October 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
10. Routine Business
a. APPROVED the placement of children with disabilities
b. APPROVED the extraclassroom activity accounts
c. APPROVED the following minutes:
• Regular Meeting – September 9, 2002
• Special Meeting – September 23, 2002
d. REVIEWED the following warrants:
#9 $259,620.93
#10 $195,818.81
e. REVIEWED the treasurer’s report