SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, December 1, 2008
Open Session 7:00 PM
Middle School
Library Media Center
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, McCann, 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 ÒWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Approve 403(b) Retirement Plan Document
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Resolution regarding the 403(b) Retirement Plan Document:
Resolved that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District 403(b) Retirement Plan Document (As Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2009), as submitted.
5. Accept the Financial Audit Report for the 2007-2008 Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the annual Independent Audit Report of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report of the school district for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company P.C.
6. Appoint Chairperson of District Vote of Capital Improvement Project
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint __________ as Chairperson of the District Vote of Capital Improvement Project on December 16, 2008.
7. Appoint Chief Inspector of District Vote of Capital Improvement Project
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Bruce Rowledge as Chief Inspector of District Vote of Capital Improvement Project on December 16, 2008.
8. Appoint Inspectors and Assistant Clerks for District Vote of Capital Improvement Project
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for Nursing Homes for the District Vote of Capital Improvement Project on December 16, 2008, as submitted, and further authorize the Superintendent to fill any remaining vacancies with an appointment at the December 15, 2008, Board of Education meeting.
9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 1, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
10. Revised Tax CollectorÕs Report
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution contained in the Revised Report of Tax Collections for 2008-2009, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 1, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Middle School PTA of four (4) flip cameras for use in the Middle School Library, as submitted.
12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 1, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Anthony and Patricia Nolan Bertino of miscellaneous items for use by the district, as submitted.
13. Communications
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Dana Legere, Payroll Audit Clerk (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. March 27, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district.
14. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
15. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Emily C. Juda as Art Teacher (Middle School), effective January 5, 2009 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $25,131.60 (Step 4 +M, 60%). Ms. Juda has permanent certification.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following revised supplemental appointment for the 2008-2009 school year:
Improv Club
Advisor from Kelly Neiderer to Catherine Cassady
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Aimee Martin-Puglisi as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.24/hour (31.75 hours/week). 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) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Dawn McCarthy as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.00/hour (31.75 hours/week).
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Carole Barden*
Kaitlyn Dollard
Angela Petronio
Denise Subik
Scott Western
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Kaitlyn Dollard
Scott Western
Substitute School Bus Driver
*Jennifer Cafarelli
*Danielle Appel-Hungerschafer
Tutor
Benjamin Early
*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.
16. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting October 6, 2008
Special Meeting October 20, 2008
Special Meeting October 27, 2008
17. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.