SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, January 25, 2010
6:15 PM Š Audit Committee Meeting - Conference Room
7:00 PM Š Open Session Š Library Media Center
Lincoln Elementary School
Scotia-Glenville Mission Statement
The Scotia-Glenville Central School District is committed to providing an environment which allows students to realize their full potential and thus prepares them for life in an ever-changing world. In the tradition of excellence, Board of Education, administration, staff, parents, business and community members will continue to ensure that our educational system fulfills the needs of our students.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call. Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, 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. Discussion: 2010-2011 Budget Scenarios
5. Approve the Agreement for Construction Management Services Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and B.A. (British American) Construction Services, LLC
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Construction Management Services Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and B.A. (British American) Construction Services, LLC, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute same.
6. Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Senior High School Spanish Travel Club to Avila, Spain, February 2011 (Travel dates to be determined: 2/11/11Š2/25/11 OR 2/18/11Š 3/4/11)
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Senior High School Spanish Travel Club to Avila, Spain, February 2011 (Travel dates to be determined: 2/11/11Š2/25/11 OR 2/18/11Š3/4/11), at no expense to the district.
7. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Donation from the PTAs of Sacandaga Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Glen-Worden Elementary School, and Glendaal Elementary School for use by the Arts in Education Programs
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 25, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation totaling $6,891.68 from the PTA of Sacandaga Elementary School ($2,667.89), Lincoln Elementary school ($1,529.77), Glen-Worden Elementary School ($1,473.98), and Glendaal Elementary School ($1,220.04) to be used for the Arts in Education Programs, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Donation from Berkshire Bank
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 25, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of $500 from Berkshire Bank to the Middle School, to be used to support the Students Active in Learning, Teen Leadership, and Check for Success programs, as submitted.
9. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Theresa Rodrigues, Social Worker (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Patricia Clausi, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district.
10. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Steven Falkowitz, School Monitor (Senior High School) from 3.5 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective January 26, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the employment of Cheryl Cotto, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. January 22, 2010.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitute/tutor appointments for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
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Dinamarie Allen |
Bridget LaMothe |
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Mark Bankowski |
Kira McGinty |
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Jessee Bisceglia |
Kristen Nuzback |
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Megan Coolbaugh |
Erin Tate |
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Marie Davis |
Steven Townes |
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Susan Flynn |
Holly Trovato |
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Bradley D. Gregg |
Jessica Waterstram |
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Megan Hopkins |
James Wojtkowski |
Substitute Teaching Assistant
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Mark Bankowski |
Kristen Nuzback |
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Megan Coolbaugh |
Erin Tate |
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Marie Davis |
Steven Townes |
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Susan Flynn |
Holly Trovato |
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Bradley D. Gregg |
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Megan Hopkins |
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Bridget LaMothe |
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Kira McGinty |
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Teacher Aide
*Elodia (Ellie) Dioses
*Melisa Olson
*Patricia Zeman
*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 provision of Education Law ¤3035.
Tutor
Megan Coolbaugh
David Gildersleeve
Molly Irvine
Kristen Nuzback
Erin Tate
Holly Trovato
Jessica Waterstram
b. Placement of Children with Disabilities
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants
Warrant: #15 $1,015,156.18
#30 $ 319,509.39
d. TreasurerÕs Report: November 2009
e. Bid
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid, in conjunction with the PEP Grant, for a Challenge Course Program to High 5 Adventure, in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as per the attached Bid Summary.
11. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.