Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, March 27, 2023
Board call
6:30 PM – To entertain a motion to go into Executive Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting: Middle School Cafeteria
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: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
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. Final Discussion and Adoption of 2023-2024 Budget – Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education submit the following proposition at the Annual District Election on May 16, 2023:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville School District be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the total amount of $62,959,582 during the 2023-2024 school year and to levy the necessary tax therefore.
5. Resolution: Join the Cooperative Bidding Health-Safety-Risk Management Goods and Services School Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution to join the Cooperative Bidding Health-Safety-Risk Management Goods and Services with a number of local public school districts for required goods and services related to Health- Safety-Risk Management for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
6. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Sacandaga Elementary School PTA
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated March 30, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Sacandaga Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,824.19, as submitted.
7. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville CSD and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding new language to Article 7(C) in the collective bargaining agreement addressing Monday Meetings during the school year, as submitted.
8. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville CSD and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding Jessica Lamphere, a member of the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, reducing her workdays as School Psychologist at the Middle School from five per week to three per week (1.0 FTE to .6 FTE), effective January 13, 2023 through June 30, 2023, as submitted.
9. Adopt New Board of Education Policy #5152.2 – Education of Homeless Children Identification of Homeless Students
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Policy #5152.2 – Education of Homeless Children Identification of Homeless Students, as submitted.
10. Adopt New Board of Education Policy #1900 – Parent and Family Engagement
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Policy #1900 – Parent and Family Engagement, as submitted.
11. Request to Establish a Student Club at Senior High School – SGHS Science Club
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish the SGHS Science Club at the Senior High School, as submitted.
12. Approve Chief Inspector for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Annual District Election
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Robert Hanlon as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 16, 2023.
13. Appoint Chairperson of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Annual District Election
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint a Chairperson (Board Member) of the Annual District Election on May 16,2023.
14. Communications
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept a request of an unpaid leave of absence of Seung Yang (Stella Chung), Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective February 17, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of David Aldi, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 24, 2023 in order to accept a new position as Teaching Assistant, as submitted.
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Sean Doemel, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. April 5, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
15. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Stephen Fucarino, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective April 16, 2023 through April 16, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $79,362 (Step 19 +M). Mr. Fucarino has permanent certification in Special Education.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Ryan Fedele, Assistant Principal, 12 month (Senior High School), effective April 27, 2023 through April 26, 2027, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $99,924. Mr. Fedele has emergency School Building Leader certification.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of David Aldi, PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective March 27, 2023 through March 26, 2027, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.03/hour plus longevity, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Mr. Aldi holds Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dana Zeppieri at Guidance Department Chairperson, effective March 28, 2023 through June 30, 2023, with a stipend to be prorated at the rate of $3,300.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in schedule for Seung Yang (Stella Chung), Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), from 2 hours, 10 minutes a day/4 days a week to 2 hours, 10 minutes a day/5 days a week, effective April 3, 2023.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2022-2023 spring coaching appointment effective March 28, 2023:
- Modified Boys’ Tennis: Jacob Hardy, Step 1 ($1,491)
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Chris Crounse as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperone for 2022-2023, effective November 1, 2022, at the rate set forth in the collective bargaining contract.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for a supplemental appointment of Intramural Activity Supervisors with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $22.74/hour:
- Brett Daley, Glen-Worden Elementary School
- Akra Scott, Glen-Worden Elementary School
- James Krogh, Lincoln Elementary School
- Susan Crary-Gracz, Middle School
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
16. Routine Business
- Placements of Children with Disabilities
- Budget Transfers – February 2023
- Bid
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for the Asphalt Maintenance for High School Parking Lot to J & J Super Seal, in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.
17. Other Business
18. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time at any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School, in said district on March 27, 2023.
President Talbot called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto and District Deputy Clerk Busman
Absent: Orr; Superintendent Swartz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS – (SUSAN SWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS)
Superintendent Swartz was absent this evening, but Assistant Superintendent Swain opened the budget work session discussion with our Mission Statement and goals. Business Manager Giaquinto then moved directly into a budget discussion. He presented the Board with further reductions that bring the District to under the tax levy limit. The Board discussed these new reductions and were in agreement that they could support the proposed budget. (This powerpoint is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
FINAL DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF 2023-2024 BUDGET
MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education submit the following
proposition at the Annual District Election on May 16, 2023:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville School District be authorized to
expend the sums set forth in the total amount of $62,959,582 during the 2023-2024 school year and
to levy the necessary tax therefore.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: JOIN THE COOPERATIVE BIDDING HEALTH-SAFETY-RISK MANAGEMENT GOODS AND SERVICES SCHOOL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to join the Cooperative Bidding Health-Safety-Risk Management Goods and Services with a number of local public school districts for required goods and services related to Health-Safety-Risk Management for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FROM SACANDAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
MOVED by Massaro, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated March 30, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Sacandaga Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,824.19, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCOTIA-GLENVILLE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville CSD and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding new language to Article 7(C) in the collective bargaining agreement addressing Monday Meetings during the school year, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCOTIA-GLENVILLE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville CSD and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding Jessica Lamphere, a member of the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, reducing her workdays as School Psychologist at the Middle School from five per week to three per week (1.0 FTE to .6 FTE), effective January 13, 2023 through June 30, 2023, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #5152.2 – EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDERN IDENTIFICATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education adopt the Policy #5152.2 – Education of Homeless Children Identification of Homeless Students, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
ADOPT NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #1900 – PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education adopt the Policy #1900 – Parent and Family Engagement, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A STUDENT CLUB AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – SGHS SCIENCE CLUB
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education approve the request to establish the SGHS Science Club at the Senior High School, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
APPROVE CHIEF INSPECTOR FOR THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Robert Hanlon as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 16, 2023.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
APPOINT CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education appoint Hal Talbot as Chairperson of the Annual District Election on May 16,2023.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept a request of an unpaid leave of absence of Seung Yang (Stella Chung), Monitor (GlenWorden Elementary), effective February 17, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
b. Accept the letter of resignation of David Aldi, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. March 24, 2023 in order to accept a new position as Teaching Assistant, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Sean Doemel, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. April 5, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Stephen Fucarino, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective April 16, 2023 through April 16, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $79,362 (Step 19 +M). Mr. Fucarino has permanent certification in Special Education.
2) Approve the probationary appointment of Ryan Fedele, Assistant Principal, 12 month (Senior High School), effective April 27, 2023 through April 26, 2027, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $99,924. Mr. Fedele has emergency School Building Leader certification.
3) Approve the probationary appointment of David Aldi, PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective March 27, 2023 through March 26, 2027, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $18.03/hour plus longevity, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Mr. Aldi holds Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
4) Approve the appointment of Dana Zeppieri at Guidance Department Chairperson, effective March 28, 2023 through June 30, 2023, with a stipend to be prorated at the rate of $3,300.
5) Approve the change in schedule for Seung Yang (Stella Chung), Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), from 2 hours, 10 minutes a day/4 days a week to 2 hours, 10 minutes a day/5 days a week, effective April 3, 2023.
6) Approve the following 2022-2023 spring coaching appointment effective March 28, 2023:
Modified Boys’ Tennis: Jacob Hardy: Step 1 ($1,491)
7) Approve Chris Crounse as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperone for 2022-2023, effective November 1, 2022, at the rate set forth in the collective bargaining contract.
8) Approve the following individuals for a supplemental appointment of Intramural Activity Supervisors with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $22.74/hour:
| Brett Daley | Glen-Worden Elementary School |
| Akra Scott | Glen-Worden Elementary School |
| James Krogh | Lincoln Elementary School |
| Susan Crary-Gracz | Middle School |
9) Approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committees on Preschool Special Education and Special Education in their report dated 03/27/2023.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Budget Transfers – February 2023
President Talbot noted receipt of the Treasurer’s Report. (This report is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
c. Bid
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education award the bid for the Asphalt Maintenance for High School Parking Lot to J & J Super Seal, in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted. (This bid is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MONTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board congratulated the individuals involved in the recent Middle School production of Frozen 2. All individuals honored at the PTA Founder’s Day were also congratulated. There was a reminder of the upcoming Senior High School production of Music Man (March 31 and April 1).
Frederick and Carbone updated the Board on the continuation of their work on the Board Policies.
A reminder of the upcoming Scotia Relief Fundraiser on Thursday, March 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 was made.
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Christina Darkangelo-Wood (605 Riverside Avenue) spoke to the Board about staying strong to keep programs even if the proposed budgets are higher than expected. Ms. Darkangelo-Wood feels that our community will come out and vote their support. Ms. Darkangelo-Wood also hoped there is a plan to increase programs if there were additional funds within the current budget.
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Bucciferro, that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Jill Busman, Deputy Clerk