Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Monday, July 14, 2008
6:30 PM Š Executive Session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Immediately Following
District Office Š Board Room
1. Roll Call: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, McCann, Normington, Yagielski
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 ŅWelcome to a
Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from the Class of 2008
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Class of 2008, as submitted.
5. Resolution: Amend the 2007-2008 General Fund Budget
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $30,500.
6. Approval of 2008-2009 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.
7. Accept Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance Projection for 2007-2008 Fiscal Year
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance Projection for 2007-2008 Fiscal Year
8. Approve Classroom Rental & Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2008-2009 (for lease of five classrooms and the Distance Learning classroom), as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same.
9. Approve Revised Board Policy #6782: Credit Cards
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Board Policy #6782 (Credit Cards) for a first reading, as submitted.
10. Annual Review: Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R: Procurement Procedures
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review
Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as submitted.
11. Annual Review: Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P: Investment Procedures
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve for annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as submitted.
12. Amended Resolution: Standardization of Purchasing Recreational Playground Equipment
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the amended Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, regarding the Standardization of Purchasing Recreational Playground Equipment, as submitted.
13. Contract Services with BOCES for the 2008-2009 School Year
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize the district to contract with BOCES for services for the 2008-2009 school year.
14. Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2008-2009 school year, as submitted.
15. Advanced Therapy: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve contracting for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2008-2009 school year, as submitted.
16. Disposal of Old Textbooks
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize the disposal of the textbook The American Nation, as submitted.
17. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
18. Discussion: Potential Building Proposition
19. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Brian Spofford, Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 8, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Diana Carpenter, part-time English Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Tami M. Clark, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 12, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Susan Rowe, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
e. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Patricia Gabree, School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
f. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes for Becky DiCaprio, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective on/about December 15, 2008 through April 19, 2009.
20. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Cily E. Rueda as Elementary Teacher [Gifted and Talented Program/ Academic Enrichment Program (Districtwide)], effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $50,687 (Step 9 +M +M). Ms. Rueda has permanent certification.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Melissa L. Hoskinson as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $44,407 (Step 5 +M +21). Ms. Hoskinson has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Christina Jordy as Science Teacher (Biology) (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $42,082. (Step 4 +M +7). Ms. Jordy has initial certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Brett T. Campbell as Physical Education Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,861 (Step 2 +35). Mr. Campbell has initial certification.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Erin L. Giaquinto as Science Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,881 (Step 2). Ms. Giaquinto has initial certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Anne M. Ashcraft as Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $40,286 (Step 4 +M). Ms. Ashcraft has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Christina DeFilippi as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,301 (Step 2 +15). Ms. DeFilippi has initial certification.
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary for Kathleen Waters, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), from $65,390 (Step 18 +M +18½) to $67,727 (Step 19 +M +18½ ), effective July 1, 2008.
9) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary for Patricia Tammar, Health Teacher and Coordinator (Senior High School), from $84,516 (Step 23 +M +49½) to $84,629 (Step 23 +M +53½), effective July 1, 2008.
10) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary of Richard Wiesen from $43,430.40 (Step 3 +624 longevity) to $43,635.60 (Step 3 +$829.20 longevity), effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
11) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary of Janice Balch, Executive Secretary II (District Office) from $43,624.24 to $42,974.64, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
12) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 longevity rate of Nancy Livingston, Stenographer (Glen-Worden Elementary School), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective July 1, 2008.
13) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 salary of Susan Caldwell, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School) from $8.94/hour to $9.00/hour, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
14) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 salary of Amy Schwarting-Ego, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School) at the rate of $9.11/hour, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
15) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $14,608 for Bruce Kohout, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), as Coordinator of the GovernorÕs Initiative for Voluntary Excellence (GIVE) Program, effective for the 2008-2009 school year.
16) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Joan Cipriano as Coordinator of the Substitute Registry for the 2008-2009 school year, at a salary of $13,644.
17) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cynthia Shipley as Director of Continuing Education for the 2008-2009 school year, at a salary of $5,235.
18) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Marianne Amato from Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 10 months, to Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 12 months, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,166.40 (Step 3).
19) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional summer school appointment:
Katherine M. Jahn 1 Section Š Spanish I
$1,400
20) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following adjustments in summer school staffing:
Helen Phillips
from 2 Sections (Science 7, Science 8) [$2,880]
to 1 ½ Sections (Science 7/8) $2,160
21) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following secondary summer school teacher appointment:
Krista Stokes 1 Section Š Biology
$1,400
22) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following secondary summer school teacher appointment:
Helen Phillips 1 Section Š Biology
$1,400
23) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following lists of employees in the Transportation Department for the 2007-2008 summer school session, effective June 25, 2008 through August 15, 2008, at the current rate of pay, as submitted:
School Bus Drivers
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Teacher Aides
Substitute Teacher Aides
24) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following employees as Bus & Garage Cleaners (Transportation), effective July 2, 2008 through August 31, 2008, 4 hours/day, at the labor rate of pay:
Dawn Gamache
John Ciarmello
21. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting June 9, 2008
Community Forum June 19, 2008
June 21, 2008
Special Meeting June 23, 2008
c. Internal Claims Auditor's Report of Payroll/Warrants
Warrants: #27 $932,209.05
#28 $697,806.33
#29 $1,118,943.23
#30 $285,340.79
#48 $729,075.96
#1 $185,867.43
d. Budget Transfers
e. TreasurerÕs Report: March 2008
April 2008
22. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel
and/or negotiations.