Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center of the Middle School, in said district on June 22, 2009.
President Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Yagielski, Superintendent
Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Manager
Giaquinto, and District Clerk DeLong
Absent: none
PUBLIC HEARING- CODE OF CONDUCT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Tom Eagan welcomed everyone in attendance. He explained the process for developing the changes to the Code of Conduct. Mr. Eagan, Mr. Roselli and Mr. Fyvie then explained the changes to each of their respective codes. The Board offered several comments to the committee regarding the Code of Conduct and thanked the committee for their hard work in this process. The Board will discuss the Code of Conduct again at a future meeting.
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
RECOGNITION: GIVE STUDENTSÕ RECYCLING PROGRAM (T. A. PREDEL & CO., INC.)
A representative from T. A. Predel & Co. presented a certificate of achievement to Superintendent Swartz recognizing Scotia-Glenville students for their recycling efforts.
CURRICULUM REPORT: TESTING REPORT - 2007-2008 REPORT CARD (JOSEPH
KAVANAUGH, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION)
Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave a report to the Board on the 2007
2008 District Report Card. Mr. Kavanaugh went over the data from 2007-2008 and also some
preliminary data from 2008-2009. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Kavanaugh and thanked
him for his report. (This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
DISCUSSION: OPEN BOARD SEAT
The Board discussed different options for filling the open Board seat vacated by Mr. McCann. After
discussing this issue at length, the Board opted to not fill the vacancy at this time.
RESOLUTION: ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the following Resolution:
Resolved that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2009-2010 school year be held on July 13, 2009, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Middle School in said District.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following two items:
APPOINT COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE)
Appoint the list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2009-2010 school year, as
submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
APPOINT COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE)
Appoint the list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2009-2010 school year, as submitted.
(This list is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CONTRACT WITH FISCAL ADVISORS & MARKETING, INC.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the contract with Fiscal Advisors &
Marketing, Inc., to serve as a financial advisor for the $11,892,000 Capital Project, as submitted.
(This contract is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADOPT REVISED BOARD POLICIES
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the following revised Board Policies, as
submitted:
#6150-R Budget Transfers
#6640-R Accounting of Fixed Assets and Inventories
#6900-R Disposal of District Property
#9223-R Instructional Staff Ð Family and Medical Leave Act
#9323-R Support Staff Ð Family and Medical Leave Act
(These policies are contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE SACANDAGA PTA
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 22, 2009,
regarding acceptance of an additional donation in the amount of $395.94 from the Sacandaga PTA
to be used for Arts in Education Programs. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these
minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE CLASS OF 2009
Approve the Resolution, dated June 22, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of $1,500 from the Class of 2009, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION FROM SEFCU
Approve the Resolution, dated June 22, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation from SEFCU, in
the amount of $1250 in Sports Authority gift certificates ($250 each for Sacandaga Elementary
School, Lincoln Elementary School, Glendaal Elementary School, Glen-Worden Elementary School,
and the Middle School), as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Lacey Jackson, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective July 1, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth B. Johnson, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 24, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
c. Accept the resignation of Wanda Gonzalez, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective May 18, 2009. (This resignation is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Sharon Day, Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective June 26, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
e. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Corinna DuCharme, Science Teacher (Middle School), effective on/about November 16, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (This request is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Tenure Recommendations
1) That Robert Cosmer, permanently certified as a School District Administrator, be granted tenure as Assistant Principal (Senior High School), effective July 1, 2009.
2) That John Geniti, permanently certified as a School Administrator/Supervisor, be granted tenure as Director of Physical Education & Athletics (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2009.
3) That David Versocki, permanently certified as School District Administrator, be granted tenure as Director of Technology (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2009.
4) That Janet Cetnar, permanently certified as a Business and Distributive Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Business Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
5) That Debra Collins, initially certified as a Library Media Specialist, be granted tenure as a School Media Specialist (Library), effective September 1, 2009.
6) That Lisa Coppola, professionally certified as a Students with Disabilities Teacher (Grades 1-6), be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2009.
7) That Bridget Cringle, initially certified as a Childhood Education Teacher (Grades 1-6), be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
8) That David Gildersleeve, initially certified as a Social Studies 7-12 Teacher, be granted tenure as a Social Studies Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
9) That Sarah Herzog, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2009.
10) That Stephen Jensen, permanently certified as a Music Teacher, be granted tenure as a Music Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
11) That Christopher Judd, permanently certified as a Biology 7-12 Teacher and General Science 7-12 Teacher, be granted tenure as a Science Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
12) That Christine Nofri, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2009.
13) That Lawrence Post, initially certified as a Social Studies 7-12 Teacher, be granted tenure as a Social Studies Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
14) That Joel Richardson, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective July 1, 2009.
15) That Cindy Skala, permanently certified as a School Social Worker, be granted tenure as a School Social Worker, effective September 1, 2009.
16) That Catherine Tarjick, permanently certified as a Reading Teacher, be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective September 1, 2009.
17) That Michelle Kudzin, provisionally certified as an English 7-12 Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2009.
18) That Pamela Stafford, who holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2009.
19) That Julie Mancini-Striffler, who holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2009.
20) That Maria Ward, who holds a Level 2 certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2009.
b. Staffing
1) Approve the following additional supplemental appointment for 2008-2009:
Fall Play Director/Producer
Deborah May $1,448
2) Approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Sarah Hunt
Tutors
Rebecca Ayers
Christine Casale
Brenda Coelho
Emily Juda
Cynthia Markham
Helen Phillips
Substitute School Nurse
Sally Pepe
3) Approve the following additional appointments for summer Special Education positions
for the 2008-2009 Extended School Year Program:
Special Instruction and Related Services- 7/6/09-8/14/09
Speech
Anne Ashcraft (Alternate)
Dodie Davidson (Alternate)
Suzanne Denney (Alternate)
Renee Evenden (Alternate)
Kelly Millington (Alternate)
Diane Skibinski (Alternate)
Cheryl Urban-Wessinger (Alternate)
Teacher Aide
Sheryl Borwick (Alternate)
Janet Smith (Alternate)
School Nurse
Sally Pepe (12 days) All Grades 8:15 AM Ð 2:45 PM $1,219.92
4) Rescind the following appointment for the summer Special Education 2008-2009 Extended School Year Program:
Teacher Aide (Alternate).
Karen Hudson
5) That the following be appointed as secondary summer school teachers with salary to be at the rate of $1,400 for first year teachers, $1,440 for second year teachers, and $1,510 for third year teachers, $1,580 for fourth year teachers, and $1,650 for five consecutive years or more, provided that student registration is sufficient for the proposed courses:
Denise Brocci 1 Section Ð Integrated Algebra
$1,440
Tammy Cowin 1 Section Ð Integrated Algebra 1
$1,650
Tammy Cowin 1 Section Ð Integrated Algebra 2
$1,650
Denise Brocci 1 Section Ð Integrated Geometry
$1,440
Rebecca Ayers 1½ Sections Ð Math/Science 6
$2,475
Rebecca Ayers 1½ Sections - English/Social Studies 6
$2,475
Michelle Kudzin 1 Section Ð English 7
$1,650
Michelle Kudzin 1 Section Ð English 8
$1,650
James (Rick) Warren 1½ Sections Ð English 9/10
$2,475
James (Rick) Warren 1½ Sections Ð English 11/12
$2,475
David Gildersleeve 1 Section Ð Social Studies 8
$1,510
David Gildersleeve 1 Section Ð Global History 9
$1,400
Kerry Piaggone 1 Section Ð Global History 10
$1,510
Helen Phillips 1 Section Ð Science 7
$1,510
Stephanie St. Pierre 1 Section Ð Biology
$1,400
Stephen Colon 1 Section Ð Earth Science
$1,440
Debra Collins Library Media Specialist
$4,050
Jennifer Drohan Math 7
$1,440
Jennifer Drohan Math 8
$1,440
Pamela DiPietro Teaching Assistant
(Resource Room) 6 hours/day, 25 days ($12.50/hour)
$1,876
Norma Burns Secretary, 28 hours at $14.00/hour
$392
6) That the following be appointed as Summer Driver Education Teachers:
Mark Gatta $5,208
Stephen Leader $4,704
7) Terminate the temporary appointment of Norman Uhlinger as Automotive Mechanic (Buildings & Grounds) and grant him a probationary appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective January 27, 2009, with no change in 2008-2009 per annum salary.
8) Approve the following employees for Seasonal Supplemental Help (Laborers, Cleaners) (Buildings and Grounds), with the hourly rate to be in accordance with the current contract with Local 766:
Effective June 29, 2009
Danielle Appel-Hungerschafer
Nicole Aydlott
Paula Borchardt
Michael Callahan
*Eric Ciarmello
Valerie Csontos
Andrea DiCaprio, Jr.
*Joseph Feidner
Misty Feulner
Chad Foster
Michael Giakoumis
Daniel Hickok
Maureen Matthews
*Gabriel Neander
Andrew Smith
Sherrie Torres
*These appointments are conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employees from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
9) Approve the following 2009-2010 salary list rates, as submitted:
Administrators
Teachers
Teaching Assistants
(These lists are contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
10) Approve the change in the rate of the following employees from 1/200 of their 2008-2009 annual salary to 1/200 of their 2009-2010 annual salary for each full day of service this summer:
a. School Nurse
Joanne Reynolds Up to 2 days
b. School Nurse - Up to 10 days for Physical Exam Preparation for 2009-2010 sports physicals, to be divided among:
Lisa Forshey
Bonnie Lange
11) Approve a stipend in the amount of $15,046 for Bruce Kohout, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), as Coordinator of the GovernorÕs Initiative for Voluntary Excellence (GIVE) Program, effective for the 2009-2010 school year.
12) Approve a stipend in the amount of $5,292 for Richard Wiesen (Media Software & Data Warehouse, Districtwide), for SASI/Census computer support for the 2009-2010 school year.
13) Approve the appointment of Joan Cipriano as Coordinator of the Substitute Registry for the 2009-2010 school year, at a salary of $14,053.
14) Approve the appointment of Cynthia Shipley as Director of Continuing Education for the 2009-2010 school year, at a salary of $5,392.
15) Approve the appointment of Carol Clark as Assistant Director of Continuing Education for the 2009-2010 school year, at a salary of $11.35/hour.
16) Approve the probationary appointment of Darren VanHeusen as Physical Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011, with no change in 2009-2010 annual salary. Mr. VanHeusen has permanent certification.
17) Approve the probationary appointment of Sean Lyons as English Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2009 through January 31, 2012, with 2009-2010 annual salary to be at Step 2 when teachersÕ salaries for 2009-2010 are set. Mr. Lyons has provisional certification.
18) Approve the probationary appointment of Sarah Hunt as Teaching Assistant (Middle School Computer Lab), effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012, with 2009-2010 annual salary to be at Step 1 when Teaching AssistantÕs salaries for 2009-2010 are set. Ms. Hunt holds a Level 1 Teaching Assistant certificate.
19) Approve the stipend in the amount of $1,000 for Joanne Reynolds (School Nurse) as Districtwide School Nurse Coordinator, effective for the 2009-2010 school year.
20) Approve the following revised salary lists for 2009-2010, as submitted.
Ten Month Clerical
Twelve Month Clerical
Twelve Month District-Wide Cleaners
(These lists are contained as Appendix O to these minutes).
21) Approve the following 2009-2010 salaries for the following Managerial/Confidential employees: David VanSchaick and Donald Petersen, as submitted
22) Approve the appointment of Robert Beedleson as District Printer, effective July 1, 2009, at the hourly rate of $16.08
23) Approve the appointment of Timothy Pink as District Printer, effective July 1, 2009, at the hourly rate of $14.21.
24) Approve the following appointments for the Summer Distance Learning Program:
July 6 Ð 23 Ð Session 1
Teacher Aide -- (30 hours total) 2.5 hours/day to be divided among:
Linda Callahan
Donna Moran
July 29, 30, 31 and August 3 Ð August 11 - Session 2
Teacher Aide Ð (80 hours total) 8 hours/day to be divided among
Linda Callahan
Donna Moran
c. Placement of Students with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Preschool Special Education in their report dated June 22, 2009 and by the Committee on
Special Education in their report dated June 22, 2009.
d. Bids
1) Award the 2009-2010 Food Service Bid to Chartwells, as per the attached Bid Summary.
(This summary is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).
2) Award the 2009-2010 Art Supply Bid on an item by item basis, as per the Bid Summary.
(This summary is contained as Appendix R to these minutes).
3) Award the 2009-2010 Physical Education Supply bid on an item by item basis, as per the Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix S to these minutes).
4) Award the 2009-2010 Athletic Supply Bid on an item by item basis, as per the Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix T to these minutes).
5) Award the 2009-2010 Cooperative Waste Removal Bid to County Waste, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix U to these minutes).
6) Award the 2009-2010 Bus Tire Bid on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix V to these minutes).
7) Award the 2009-2010 Miscellaneous Transportation Bid on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix W to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
(President Smith abstained on Tenure Recommendation #2 due to parental involvement.)
e. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions.
Warrants: #25 $1,077,551.80
#26 $ 931,679.04
#49 $ 114,291.27
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions. (These reports are contained as Appendix X to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Kavanaugh briefly discussed a report in the June 23rd Gazette regarding testing data.
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:34 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:02 p.m.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk