SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, September 8, 2008
6:00 PM Š Executive Session
7:00 PM Š Open Session
Library Media Center
Middle School
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.
4. Opening of School Update
5. Building Project Update
6. Discussion: Curriculum Report Schedule Š 2008-2009 (Draft)
7. Discussion: Board Self-Evaluation
8. Resolution: Gift and Donation
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 3, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia Rotary Club for the purchase of e-books, as submitted.
9. Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders to Camp Chingachgook Outdoor Education Center Š October 16-October 17, 2008
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from October 16-17, 2008.
10. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports
11. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Cily Rueda, Elementary Teacher (Gift and Talented/Academic Enrichment Program) (Districtwide), effective on/about December 10, 2008 through on/about January 5, 2009.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Leah E. Zimmerman, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective August 21, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Mary E. Rosenzweig, Cleaner (Glendaal), effective c.o.b. September 5, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
d. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Patricia Crowley, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 3, 2008.
12. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the regular substitute appointment of James A. Resue 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. Resue has initial certification.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Lisa M. Bourassa, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High School) from $22,930 (Step 7 +31½, 50% basis) to $18,344 (Step 7 + 31½, 40% basis), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment to the longevity rate of Diana Sogoian, Senior Typist (Fine Arts), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective September 1, 2008.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the adjustment to the longevity rate of Karen Tongue, Stenographer (Lincoln Elementary School), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective September 1, 2008.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional stipends for the 2008-2009 school year:
Mentors
Maureen Armstrong $1,000
Ronald Ashcraft $1,000
Gina Brown $1,000
John Connolly $1,000
Corinna DuCharme $1,000
Marilyn Johnson $1,000
Diane Robbins $1,000
Lorri Sammons-Wilbur $1,000
1/2 Mentor
Betty Fortna $500
Mentor Coordinator
Patricia Tammar $1,200
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for Dorothy Halligan, Remedial Reading Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), as AISM Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Norman Uhlinger as Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective August 26, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,438.40 (Step 1, $18.48/hour).
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Curtiss 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 $9.24 (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.
9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Substitute Lists and Tutor List for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute Teaching Assistants
Tutor List
Substitute School Monitors
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Substitute Teacher Aides (Transportation)
Substitute Teacher Aides
Substitute School Nurses
10) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following fall coaching appointments for 2008-2009:
Cheerleading
Junior Varsity Michelle Crandall Step 10 (40%) $1,213.20
Girls Soccer
Modified Kerry Cermak Step 4 $3,091.00
11) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time employment of Clara Bisaillon as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 9, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $8.75/hour (3.5 hours/day). 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 part-time appointment of Mary Beth Mantica as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 9, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour. 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.
13) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2008-2009 school year:
Scotia-Glenville/Schenectady County
Community College Š University in the
High School Program Coordinator
Michael Parks $500
13. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Board of Education Meeting Minutes: August 4, 2008 Special Meeting
August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting
August 25, 2008 Special Meeting
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants: #4 $275,217.39
#5 $659,551.45
d. Budget Transfers
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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