Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, November 17, 2008
7:00 PM – Open Session
Library Media Center
Middle School
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 “Welcome to a
Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.
4. Curriculum Report: Edline (Joseph Kavanaugh - Director of Curriculum & Instruction, David Versocki - Director of Technology)
5. Discussion: Glendaal Elementary School Roof
6. Building Proposition Update
7. Budget Planning Discussion
8. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Glendaal Elementary School Fifth Grades to Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education Center, Claryville, New York – June 3 through June 5, 2009
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glendaal Elementary School Fifth Grades and chaperones to Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education Center, Claryville, New York – June 3 through June 5, 2009.
9. Tax Collector’s Report
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution contained in the Report of Tax Collections for 2008-2009.
10. Accept Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year, as submitted.
11. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
12. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the revised date of resignation of Katherine Maggs, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), from effective c.o.b. November 5, 2008, to effective c.o.b. November 6, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Katharine Cancelliere, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. November 30, 2008, in order for her to accept her new position of Teaching Assistant.
c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Irene R. Trudell, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Deborah S. White, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
13. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of Administrators’ Salaries for 2008-2009, dated November 17, 2008, as submitted.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kevin G. Warren as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Middle School), effective November 18, 2008 through November 17, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $42,219 (Step 5). Mr. Warren has initial certification.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Benjamin T. Early as Science Teacher (Biology) (Senior High School), effective November 24, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $16,438.80 (Step 2 +M +22, 40%). Mr. Early has initial certification.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the probationary appointment of Karolean Newton as Typist (Districtwide), and further grant her a temporary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective October 28, 2008 through November 17, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay and hours/week.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Karolean Newton as Typist (Districtwide), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective November 18, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay and hours/week.
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Katharine Cancelliere as Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary School), effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $17,326.40 (Step 1, 6.5 hours/day). Ms. Cancelliere has a Level One Teaching Assistant certification.
7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Advisor David Ritrovato No stipend
Improv Club
Advisor Kelly Neiderer No stipend
8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following revised winter coaching appointment for 2008-2009, effective November 18, 2008:
Cheerleading
Junior Varsity Michelle Crandall from Step 10 (40%) $1,386.80
to Step 10 (20%) $ 693.40
9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional winter coaching appointments for 2008-2009, effective November 18, 2008.
Cheerleading - New
Junior Varsity Rebecca Rosen Step 10 (20%) $693.40
Wrestling
Varsity Assistant Christopher Bailey Step 0 -0-
Boys Basketball
Varsity Assistant Kyle Wilkins Step 0 -0-
10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2008-2009 School Year:
Substitute Teacher
Katy Bottisti
Jeffrey Brewster
Erin Daley
Michael Graves
Vincent Iadicicco
*Linda Lewis
Nicole O’Rourke
*(Neal) Cornelius Robbins
Amy Sacca
Jennifer Skeats
Kelli Suski
Kevin Warren
Blanche Willig
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Elizabeth Fitzeen
Vincent Iadicicco
Linda Naumowicz
Jennifer Skeats
Kevin Warren
Teacher Aide Substitute
Elizabeth Fritzeen
Linda Naumowicz
Clerical Substitute
*Helle Moore
*This appointment is 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 provisions of Education Law 3035.
14. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Treasurer’s Report: August 2008
c. Budget Transfers
d. Internal Claims Auditor’s Reports/Warrants:
#10 $1,070,162.52
#11 $1,023,201.64
#17 $ 991,736.41
e. Bid
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Crew Cab to Denooyer Chevrolet, as per the attached Bid Summary.
15. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/
or negotiations.
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