SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, October 27, 2008

7:00 PM - Open Session

Middle School Library Media Center

 

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

“Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

 

4.      Recognition of the Board of Education Members

 

5.      Curriculum Report: Writing and Research Update (Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Janice Tunison, Head Librarian)

 

6.      Resolutions: Addition and Renovations, Replacements, and Improvements to Existing School Facilities Regarding State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Lead Agency

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolutions, dated October 27, 2008, regarding the proposed Addition and Renovations, Replacements, and Improvements to Existing School Facilities Regarding State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Lead Agency, as submitted.

 

7.      Resolution: Authorizing Capital Improvements (Addition and Renovations, Replacements, and Improvements to Existing School Facilities Proposition)

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 27, 2008, regarding Authorizing Capital Improvements (Addition and Renovations, Replacements, and Improvements to Existing School Facilities Proposition), as submitted.

 

8.      Resolution: Legal Notice of District Vote of Capital Improvement Project

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of District Vote of Capital Improvement Project, as submitted.

 

9.      Accept Auditor’s Report for 2007-2008 Financial Report, and Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Financial Accounts and Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report of the school district for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, as submitted by C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.

 

10.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 27, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from Mr. Ken Martin of a Vito clarinet for use by our Music Program, as submitted.

 

11.  Adopt 2008-2009 District Goals

 

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2008-2009 District Goals, as submitted.

 

12.  Discussion/Adoption of 2008-2009 Board of Education Goals

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2008-2009 Board of Education Goals, as submitted.

 

13.  Referral for an Initial Evaluation to the Committee on Special Education

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the Building Principals as the designees of the school district who are authorized to make a referral to the Committee on Special Education, as per the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 200.4(a)(1) “Referral For an Initial Evaluation”.

 

14.  Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated October 6, 2008, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville School District Administrators’ Association, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement.

 

15.  Resolution: Withdraw and Amend School Tax Rolls – 2008-2009

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 27, 2008, to withdraw and amend the 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.

 

16.  Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior Members of the Senior High School National Honor Society to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida – April 2, 2009 – April 5, 2009

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the senior class members of the Senior High School National Honor Society and chaperones to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida – April 2, 2009 – April 5, 2009, at no expense to the district.

 

17.  Request for Overnight Field Trip – 8^th Grade Science Club to Boston and Plymouth, Massachusetts - May 15, 2009 – May 16, 2009

 

           Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the 8^th Grade Science Club and chaperones to Boston and Plymouth, Massachusetts from May 15 - May 16, 2009, with the cost of substitute teachers being paid by the Club.

 

18.  2009-2010 Budget Overview

 

19.  Communications

 

  a.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Anthony DiCocco, Physical Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2009, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

           b.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Lacey Jackson, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective on/about February 25, 2009 through on/about April 8, 2009.

 

c.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Karolean Newton, Registrar/Payroll Assistant (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. October 27, 2008 in order for her to accept her new position of Typist (Districtwide).

 

d.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Katherine A. Maggs, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. November 5, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

e.        Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Gina Nielsen, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. November 21, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

f.       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an extension of the unpaid leave of absence for Jarka Dearstyne, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective November 1, 2008 through January 5, 2009.

 

20.  Routine Business

 

a.      Staffing

 

1)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 salary of John Connolly, English Teacher (Senior High School) from $57,497 (Step 13 +M +47[1/2] to $55,746 (Step 13 +M +47[1/2]).

 

           2)      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary of Brett Campbell, Physical Education Teacher (Districtwide), from $39,861 (Step 2 +35) to $40,621 (Step 2 +M +5).

 

3)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the supplemental payment of $13.25/day for Linda Lewis as School Psychologist (Middle School), effective October 29, 2008 through January 28, 2009, for each full day of service.

 

4)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Carol Clark as Assistant to the Director of Continuing Education for the 2008-2009 school year, at the hourly rate of $11.00.

 

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 October 28, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $11.75/hour, 19 hours/week.

 

                                6)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in hours of Judy Burbank, School Monitor (Senior High School), from 3.5 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day, effective October 28, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.

           

7)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Garry James as School Monitor (Senior High School), effective October 28, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (7 hours/day). 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.

 

8)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Donna Cooke as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective October 28, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $8.75/hour (2 hours/day). 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.

 

9)       Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Lorna Bemis as School Monitor (Middle School), effective October 28, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $8.75/hour (2.5 hours/day). 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.

 

10)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of the following Teacher Aides (Transportation), effective October 28, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with no change in current rate of pay:

 

            Mariangela Coppola           from        1.50 hours/day    to     2.50 hours/day

            Grace DeMarco                       from        2.25 hours/day    to     4.25 hours/day

            Suzanne Johnson                 from        4.5 hours/day       to     4.25 hours/day

            Sharon Neal                                from        4.50 hours/day   to     5.25 hours/day

 

11)    Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute appointments and tutor for the 2008-2009 school year:

 

                                Substitute Teachers                                 Substitute Teachers

                                Briscoe, Tracy                                                Lowe, Jodi                                              

                                Casale, Christine                                         Marcklinger, Hilary

                                Clark, Tracie                                                     McKinney, Nicole       

Crupi, Megan                                                  McLane, Joshua         

D'Esopo, Christine                                     Obremski, Vincent

Diller, Sarah                                                     Pashley, Brenda

                                Early, Benjamin                                            Patka, Michelle

Ferretti, Zachary                                          Randle, Tracy

                                Flaherty, Kathleen                                   Sayles, Randi

*Hillers, Grace                                                Taschetti, Jill

Indilicato, Ann                                                 Wiley, Michelle

LoBaido, Lillian                                              *Wojtkowski, James

                                                                                                                       Zido, Jolene

 

                                Substitute Teaching Assistant

                                Briscoe, Tracy    

Casale, Christine

Crupi, Megan

D’Esopo, Christine

*Hillers, Grace

 

 

LoBaido, Lillian

Lowe, Jodi

McLane, Joshua

Patka, Michelle

Randle, Tracy

                                Wiley, Michelle

 

                                Substitute Teacher Aide

                                Tracy Stern

 

                                Substitute School Monitor

                                *Lynn Conti

 

                                Substitute School Bus Driver

                                Nancy Salzmann

 

                                Tutor

                                Kathleen Flaherty

             Sean Lyons

 

                     *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.

 

12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2008-2009:

 

                                Boys' Basketball

                                Varsity                  James Giammattei               Step 10            $5,633

                                Varsity Assistant          Glenn Stopera                                      -0-

                  Junior Varsity                   Jamie Haver                               Step 10            $4,507

                                Freshman                           David Versocki                         Step 10            $4,225

                                Modified 8^th                        Mark Mortensen                      Step 2               $2,598             

                  Modified 7^th                        James Resue                            Step 1               $2,319

 

                                Girls Basketball

                  Varsity                                     Regan Burns                              Step 3               $4,142

                                Junior Varsity                  Mark Gatta                                   Step 10            $4,507

                                Modified 8^th                        Geoffrey Olson                         Step 10            $3,943

                                Modified 7^th                        James Swab                               Step 3               $2,899

 

                                Bowling

                                Varsity                                    Andrea DiCaprio, Jr.           Step 2               $1,428

 

                                Cheerleading

                                Varsity                                    Stephanie St. Pierre Step 10 (60%)  $2,080.20               

                                Junior Varsity                  Michelle Crandall        Step 10 (40%) $1,386.80                      

 

                                Ice Hockey

                                Varsity                                    Walter Peretti --Salary paid by BH-BL School District

                 

                                Indoor Track

                                Varsity                                    James Krogh                              Step 10            $5,091

                                Assistant                               Ronald Cameron                    Step 5               $3,690  

                                Assistant                              Joseph Malone                        Step 2               $2,684                                   

                 

                                Nordic Skiing

                                Varsity                                    Dirk Francois                              Step 10            $4,442

                                Assistant                              Colleen Stevens                                -0-              -0-

 

                                Wrestling

                                Varsity                                    Ronald Ashcraft                      Step 10            $4,983

                                Junior Varsity                  Leonard Snyder                      Step 10            $3,987

                                Modified                                John Striffler                               Step 10            $3,738

                                JVAssistant                       Frank Leffler                                          -0-              -0-

                                JV Assistant                     Richard Quick                                      -0-              -0-

                                Varsity Assistant          Dean Riggi                                              -0-              -0-

 

                                Fitness Center                Brett Campbell                         Step 1               $3,055

 

13) Superintendent’s Recommendation:   That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2008-2009 school year:

 

                                High School Dance Club

                                Advisor                                   Rebecca Rosen                      $1,000

 

b. Placement of Students with Disabilities

 

    c. Internal Claims Auditor’s Reports/Warrants:

 

             Warrant:     #8               $1,021,636.28

                                            #9               $1,060,666.22

                                            #12            $ 234,853.05

 

21.   Other Business

                       The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.