Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, October 6, 2008
6:00 PM – Audit Committee Meeting
7:00 PM – Open Session
Dining Hall
Glendaal Elementary 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. Accept Auditor's Report for 2007-2008 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Financial Accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.
5. Presentation: Testing Report -- State Report Card–2006-2007, Test Data–2007-2008 (Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction)
6. Continue Discussion of Potential Bond Proposition
7. Discussion: NYSSBA Resolutions
8. Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for NYSSBA Annual Convention
9. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 6, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
10. Bidding/Public Sale of Surplus/Obsolete District Equipment and Vehicles
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of surplus/obsolete items and authorize the bidding/public sale of said items, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 6, 2008 regarding acceptance of a donation from Mr. Peter Rizzo of audio equipment for use at Glen-Worden Elementary School, as submitted.
12. Resolution: Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 6, 2008, to increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund, as submitted.
13. Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 6, 2008, to increase the Debt Services Reserve Fund, as submitted.
14. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
15. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Kimberly DeCorah, School Monitor (Senior High School), effective September 15, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
16. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the provisional appointment of Andrew M. Giaquinto as School Business Manager (Districtwide), and grant him a permanent appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 16, 2008, with no change in 2008-2009 per annum salary.
2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of teachers’ salary adjustments for 2008-2009, dated October 6, 2008, as submitted.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Donna Moran, School Monitor (Senior High School), from 4.75 hours/day to 7 hours/day, effective October 7, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with no change in current rate of pay.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the fall coaching appointment of Michelle Crandall as JV Cheerleading Coach effective August 18, 2008 through August 29, 2008, at the rate of $206.24 [17% of $1,213.20 (Step 10, 40%)].
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
Teen Town Substitutes (Middle School) (Paid through Teen Town Extra-Curricular Club)
Substitute Director Valerie Csontos
Substitute Chaperone Richard Matthews
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Dawn McCarthy, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden), effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.00 (31.75 hours/week), and further appoint her as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden), effective September 3, 2008 through October 3, 2008.
7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes and tutor:
Substitutes for 2008-2009 School Year
School Nurse Substitute
Donna Ahnert
Buildings & Grounds Substitute
Sherrie Torres
Substitute Teacher Aide
Dawn McCarthy
Tutor – September 22 through September 30, 2008
Frederick Castiglione
17. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Treasurer’s Report
c. Minutes: Regular Meeting September 8, 2008
Special Meeting September 22, 2008
Special Meeting September 29, 2008
d. Budget Transfers
18. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel
and/or negotiations.