SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, August 11, 2008
**6:30 Š Executive Session / 7:00 PM Š Open Session
District Office
** note new starting time for Executive Session
AGENDA
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. Speakers are allowed three minutes during the privilege of the floor.
4. Resolution: Set 2008-2009 School Tax Rate
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution approving the 2008-2009 tax levy, as submitted.
5. Nonresident Student Tuition Enrollment:
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the nonresident student tuition enrollment of Jonathan Kovel, Grade 11 student, for the 2008-2009 school year.
6. Discussion: Board Self Evaluation
7. Discussion: Update on Proposed Building Project
8. Disposal of Old Textbooks
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize the disposal of textbooks at Glendaal Elementary School, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated August 11, 2008, to increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds, as submitted.
10. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
11. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Andrew Krakat, part-time Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Susan Hoefer, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective on/about December 22, 2008 through on/about January 25, 2009.
12. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kenneth H. Handin as Director of Pupil Personnel Services, effective September 9, 2008 through September 8, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annualized rate of $96,000. Mr. Handin has permanent certification.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Thomas W. Fyvie as Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annualized rate of $72,000. Mr. Fyvie has permanent certification.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Thomas W. Fyvie be employed as Dean of Students (Senior High School) for up to 5 days during the period August 12, 2008 through August 31, 2008, as needed, at the per diem rate of $327.27/day for each full day of service.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Sean Lyons as part-time English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $$15,953.60 (Step 1 +M +3, 40% basis). Mr. Lyons has initial certification.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in Teaching Assistant salaries for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2008-2009 salary lists, as submitted:
Teaching Assistants
School Nurses
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract, as submitted, with Cindy Taylor as School Nurse (50% basis, Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $10,947.
8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional fall coaching appointments for 2008-2009:
Volleyball
Girls Varsity *Brandi Welsh Step 3 $2,788
Girls JV *Robert Burns Step 1 $1,784
Soccer
Boys JV Joseph Carosella Step 5 $3,651
Boys Modified *James Resue Step 1 $2,224
Field Hockey
JV Lisa Snyder Step 5 $3,140
Modified Jennifer Russell Step 1 $1,784
*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.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
a) Publication Advisors
Middle School Yearbook Melissa Bobo $777
Elizabeth Romero $777
b) Student Council Advisors
Middle School Wanda Colyer $606.50
Vacant $606.50
c) AV Coordinators
Middle School Debra Collins $606.50
Monica Statile $606.50
d) Other
1) National Honor Society
Middle School Aimee Cusack $277.50
Kristy Brooks $277.50
2) Ski Club Š Middle School Sharon Fellner $615.00
3) Teen Town Š Middle School Š Paid through Teen Town Extra-Curricular Club
Director Susan Hoefer
Co-Director John Hoefer
Chaperones Maureen Matthews
Vacant
e) Drama Club
Middle School Advisor/Director Pamela Ruth $1,013
f) SADD
Middle School Alyssa Moffre No stipend
Vacant No stipend
g) 8th Grade Science Club
Middle School Sheryl Matthews No stipend
Corinna DuCharme No stipend
h) 8th Grade Club
Middle School Melissa Bobo No stipend
Sharyll Keller No stipend
i) 7th Grade Club
Middle School Marianne Burke No stipend
j) Chess Club- Middle School Phyllis MacFee No stipend
k) Knitting Club Š Middle School Karen Darrow No stipend
l) MSBC Club Š Middle School Richard Putorti No stipend
10) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Shaun R. McDonald as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.24 (35 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.
11) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Patricia Crowley as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.10 (33 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.
12) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment to the longevity payment in the amount of $75.38 to Nancy Livingston, Stenographer (Glen-Worden Elementary School) for the 2007-2008 school year
13) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education amend the appointment of Rock A. Loiselle from Senior Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), to a probationary appointment as Senior Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective July 29, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.
14) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Gregory C. Ames as part-time Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 2, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $11,731.20 (Step 1, $11.28/hour, 4 hours/day).
15) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of Bret R. Bystricky as Physical Education Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through January 28, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,200 (Step 1). Mr. Bystricky has initial certification.
16) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Katharine Cancelliere as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.40 (31.25 hrs/wk).
17) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Bonnie Myers as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.40 (35 hrs/wk).
18) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Denise Robinson as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.25 (35 hrs/wk).
13. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Treasurer's Report: May 2008
June 2008
c. Budget Transfers Š July 2008
d. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report of Payroll/Warrants:
General Fund #51 $ 365.00
#52 $ 1,021,540.59
#54 $ 1,124.41
#56 $ 956,397.76
This entire warrant (#59) was voided and checks were re-issued
with July 2008 date on Warrant #1 in FY 2008-2009
#59 -$200.00
General Fund #1 $ 192,879.15
#3 $ 1,273,650.51
#5 $ 451,305.78
Payroll #2 $ 285,593.46
#3 $ 291,844.75
e. Minutes: Index of Minutes Š July 2007 Š June 30, 2008
14. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.
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