September 11, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Board Call – in the Middle School Cafeteria
7 p.m.  – Regular Meeting Middle School

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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: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Massaro, Orr, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Tenure Reception: Opening Remarks by Hal Talbot, President – Board of Education – Guests of Honor – Newly Tenured Staff Members: Stephanie Cook, Andrea DeMento, Margaret Healy, Susan Klein, Jessica Meere, Dawn Montague, Jennifer Montrym, Cortney Morris, Lesley Mulholland, Julie Myers, Kristen Schell, Melinda Stone, Carrie Wattie and Holly Zarrelli,

  4. 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.

  5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  6. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  7. Accept ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Analysis 2021/2022 vs. 2020/2021

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the ESSA Financial Transparency report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 as per Education Law Section 3614, as submitted.

  8. Approve Agreement By and Between the Village of Scotia and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for District Resource Officer

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreement By and Between the Village of Scotia and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for District Resource Officer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 on all day’s school is in session for the students, as submitted.

  9. Approve Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and School Alliance of Substitutes in Education

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the four year agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and School Alliance of Substitutes in Education for the salary schedule for substitute teachers for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, as submitted.

  10. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $2,000 stipend be paid to Amber Turner in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS trainer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  11. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $2,000 stipend be paid to Elizabeth Foley in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS trainer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  12. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $2,000 stipend be paid to Lindsay Seager in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS trainer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  13. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $2,000 stipend be paid to Tara Burczeuski in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS trainer for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  14. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $1,500 stipend be paid to Tracy Clark in recognition of her duties assumed for providing Medicaid supervision for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  15. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a rate of $29.65 per hour for 17.5 hours per week be paid to Somawatie Cecil in recognition of her duties assumed as a School Nurse at Mekeel Christian Academy for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  16. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding a stipend of $12,484.80 for Joyce Semerad, a member of the SGTA, for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in recognition of duties assumed as Coordinator of the GIVE program and its various activities, as submitted.

  17. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the 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 the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a rate of $20.00 per hour for up to 255 hours be paid to Joyce Semerad in recognition of her duties as GIVE Program Coordinator outside of the typical school day for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  18. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a change in hours for Tahsina Khan, Executive Secretary I (PPS Department) from 8 hours/day to 7.5 hours/day for the duration Ms. Khan remains in this position, as submitted.

  19. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior High School Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Team to the McQuaid Invitational at Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, New York – September 29 – September 30, 2023

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Boys’ and Girls’ Senior High Cross Country Team members and chaperones to the McQuaid Invitational, Rochester, New York, overnight September 29 to September 30, 2023, with no cost to the district.

  20. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Scotia Permanent Firefighters Association to Lincoln Elementary

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 9. 2023 regarding accepting the Gift and Donation of one 10 x 14 area rug for the library (valued at $299.99), one 4 x 10 folding gymnastic mat for the gym (valued at $146.65) and a 30 pack of wired headphones for use with Chromebooks (valued at $49.99) to Lincoln Elementary, as submitted.

  21. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Scotia Permanent Firefighters Association to Sacandaga Elementary

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 8. 2023 regarding accepting the Gift and Donation of 100 teacher lanyards (valued at $103.69) and 20 packages of dry erase markers (valued at $135.43) to Sacandaga Elementary, as submitted.

  22. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the verbal resignation of Lynne Dunn, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), effective August 14, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Sandra Piraino, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective August 17, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Brian Voelpel, Teaching Assistant (Sacandaga Elementary), effective August 17, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Graham Wetzel, Social Studies Substitute Teacher (Middle School), effective August 23, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Julia Pettit, Executive Secretary I (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 30, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Heather Slover, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective August 30, 2023, to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.

    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Susan Lorey, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective August 30, 2023, to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.

    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter requesting a leave of absence for Amanda Inman, Typist (Sacandaga Elementary), effective August 31, 2023, to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.

    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Megan Johnson, Academic Head of Science and Health (Districtwide), effective September 22, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Christine Nofri, Assistant Principal (Middle School), effective on or before September 29, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jessica Cutrone, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 2, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Martha Moran, Human Resources Specialist (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. October 13, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

  23. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the .6 FTE appointment of Jennifer Cardamone, School Social Worker (Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the salary to be at the rate of $38,241 (.6 of Step 10 +M +School Social Worker stipend). Ms. Cardamone has School Social Worker certification and NYS LCSW.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Kyra Fragale, Special Education Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $48,417 (Step 4). Ms Fragale has Transition B certification.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Danielle Grainer, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 5, 2023 through September 4, 2026, with 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $77,339 (Step 18 +M). Ms. Grainer holds Professional certification in English 7-12.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Caroline Hampton, Special Education Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with 2023- 2024 salary to be at the rate of $50,017 (Step 4 +M). Ms. Hampton has Initial certification in Special Education.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of John Sawyer, Physics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $98,058 (Step 23 +M). Mr. Sawyer has Permanent certification in Physics & General Science 7-12.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Amanda Wareing, Special Education Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $48,417 (Step 4). Ms. Wareing holds Initial certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6.

    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of start date for Andrea Figueroa, School Social Worker (Lincoln Elementary) from September 1, 2023 to September 18, 2023, and her 2023-2024 salary to be prorated from this date.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of start date and probation period for Amanda Kuhn, Special Education Teacher (Glendaal Elementary) from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026 to September 14, 2023 through September 13, 2026, and her 2023-2024 salary to be prorated from this date.

    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mary Schmidt as Family and Consumer Science Substitute Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $60,735 (Step 10 +M).

    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Megan Hunt as Social Studies Substitute Teacher (Middle School), effective September 11, 2023 through October 5, 2023, with the salary to be at the rate of $131.00 per day worked.

    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Christine Caffrey as a Reading Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 7, 2023 through June 21, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $68.76/hour, 3 hours/day.

    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Maureen Blazejeski as a Substitute Reading Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 26, 2023 through October 18, 2023, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $68.76/hour, 3 hours/day.

    13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gary Barden as Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School) effective September 7, 2023 through June 25, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

    14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Maureen Martinez as Permanent Building Substitute (Middle School) effective September 7, 2023 through June 25, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

    15. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Danielle Woodbeck as part-time PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden) to probationary appointment as 1.0 FTE PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with no change in hourly rate.

    16. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Stephanie Cook, Teaching Assistant from Glen-Worden Elementary to Lincoln Elementary, effective September 1, 2023.
    17. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Kaila DiCaprio, Teaching Assistant from .6 Senior High School/.4 Middle School to 1.0 Senior High School, effective September 1, 2023.

    18. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Nathaniel Swiecicki as Teaching Assistant (.6 Senior High School/.4 Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $18.84/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Mr. Swiecicki has an Initial certificate in English Language Arts 7-12.

    19. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Elizabeth Burbage as PPS Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $19.15/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Ms. Burbage has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.

    20. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Susan Lorey as PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $18.43/hour plus $.10/hour longevity, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Ms. Lorey has Permanent certification in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.

    21. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Michael Werblin as PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $19.15/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week. Mr. Werblin has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.

    22. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for a one year leave of absence of Melissa Lynch as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), to accept a one-year appointment as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with no change in salary

    23. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Heather Slover as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $18.43/hour, 6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours/week. Ms. Slover has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.

    24. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Matthew Miller* as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 5, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, plus 30 minute per week team planning for a total of 31.75 hours per week.

    25. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jaimey DeLorenzo as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 5, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours per week.

    26. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Karen Diamond* as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.

    27. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Whitney Holden-Keller* as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 18, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.

    28. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Paul Eversley as School Monitor (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 2.5 hours/day, 12.5 hours/week.

    29. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kari Miller as School Monitor (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 2.75 hours/day, 13.75 hours/week.

    30. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Erica Larrabee as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 3.5 hours/day, 17.5 hours/week.

    31. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Caroline MacIntosh* as School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 11, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 2.5 hours/day, 12.5 hours/week.

    32. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Tahsina Khan* as Executive Secretary I (PPS – District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 11, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.50/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 12 month.

    33. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Amanda Inman as Executive Secretary I (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.50/hour, plus $0.30/hour for secretary to the building principal responsibility, 7.5 hours/day, 10 month + 20 summer days.

    34. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Amber Szady as Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 11, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.00/hour, 8 hours/day, 10 month + 5 summer days.

    35. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Amber Szady as Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer (Senior High School), effective September 11, 2023, with no additional remuneration.

    36. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Brianna Winslow* as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary of $40,000, 8 hours/day, 12 month.

    37. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of School Bus Drivers and assignments for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

    38. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary change of appointment of Art Webber, Senior Custodian from Glendaal Elementary to Glen-Worden, effective September 8, 2023 through on or about December 1, 2023, with no change in salary.

    39. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Ethan Dorries as Senior Custodian (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 8, 2023 through on or about December 1, 2023, with salary to be at the rate of $26.24/hour (Step 1), 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week during this time period.

    40. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Mark LaRock as Cleaner – Second Shift (50% Glendaal Elementary/50% Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 12, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be the rate of $16.82/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12 month.

    41. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Erica Cullen as Scotia-Glenville Dignity Act Coordinator for Lincoln Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.

    42. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Amy Abatto as Scotia-Glenville Dignity Act Coordinator for Lincoln Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.

    43. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Christina Lipp and Katie Jahn for the Senior High School supplemental appointments as Senior Class Co-Advisors for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Lipp and Ms. Jahn will each receive a stipend of $1111.60 for this collateral duty.

    44. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental appointment for Lucia Dixon and Pam Lyle as Middle School Game Club Advisors for the 2023-2024 school year.

    45. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental appointment and stipend for Kevin McCann as Middle School Dungeons and Dragons Club Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.

    46. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental appointments and stipends for Jenna White and Brianna Thomas as Middle School/Senior High School FCCLA Co-Advisors for the 2023-2024 school year.

    47. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the additional 10 summer days for Dianna Rumpf, Guidance Counselor (Middle School).

    48. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve 10 summer days (retroactively) for Dana Zeppieri, Guidance Chairperson (Senior High School/Middle School) at the rate of 1/200th of her 2022-2023 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.
    49. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve 3 summer days (retroactively) for Alyssa Malone, Speech-Language Pathologist at the rate of 1/200th of her 2022-2023 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.

    50. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional appointments and compensation for summer curriculum work for each full day or partial day of service this summer, as submitted.

    51. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board approve the following supplemental appointment for the 2023-2024 school year:

      Christina Darkangelo-Wood Mentor Coordinator Stipend – $1,200

    52. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following mentoring supplemental appointments for the 2023-2024 school year:

      Mentor

      Stipend

      Katelyn Aker

      $250

      Serena Barclay

      $250

      Jeff Bower

      $250

      Anita Bruinsma

      $250

      Lisa Coppola

      $250

      Brett Daley

      $250

      Tracy Ehlinger

      $250

      Elizabeth Fawcett

      $1,000

      Liz Foley

      $250

      Lee Ann Napolitano

      $250

      Sean O’Brien

      $250

      Kim Ogborn

      $500

      Kerry Piaggione

      $1,000

      Glenn Reynolds

      $250

      Tim Stockton

      $250

      Brenda Tessier

      $750

      Kimberly Weiss

      $750

      Melissa Wietecha

      $500

      Holly Zarrelli

      $250

    53. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2022-2023 school year:

      David Aldi

      HS AV Coordinator

      Stipend – $2,040.20

      Chad Ploss

      MS AV Coordinator

      Stipend – $1,311.85

    54. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Fine Arts Department supplemental appointments for the 2023-2024 school year for regularly scheduled evening rehearsals:

      Activity

      Name

      Stipend

      Middle School Jazz Band

      Chad Ploss

      $17.77/hour

      Middle School Chorus

      Jessica Crisci

      $17.77/hour

      Elementary Band

      Rachel Ciotoli

      $17.77/hour

      Elementary Strings

      Rachel Ciotoli

      $17.77/hour

      Elementary Strings

      Amy Norris

      $17.77/hour

      Elementary Strings

      Cheryl Ferraro

      $17.77/hour

    55. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperones for 2023-2024, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts:

      Sheryl Borwick

      Nancy Cousins

      Robert Debardelaben

      Michele Doane

      Francine Gamble

      Terri McKenzie

      Julie Nejman

      Jamie Schaffer

      Joyce Semerad

      Lisa Smith

      Danielle Woodbeck

    56. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2023-2024:

      Department Chairpersons

      Jaime Muscato

      Reading Co-Chair

      $1,650

      Brendan Swider

      Reading Co-Chair

      $1,650
    57. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the correction of the Varsity Cheerleader Coach from Kristin Roddy to Kristen Roddy.

    58. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2023-2024 fall coaching appointments:

      Boys’ Soccer

      Junior Varsity

      Colton Jaquith

      Step 1

      $2,675

      Girls’ Soccer

      Modified

      Macee Maddock

      Step 1

      $2,510

      Girls’ Tennis

      Varsity Assistant

      Jacob Hardy

      Step 0

      -0-

      Volleyball

      8th Grade

      Hannah Venditti

      Step 1

      $1,763

    59. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached lists of Aides and Monitors for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

    60. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of additional substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

    *These appointments are 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 provision of Education Law §3035.

  24. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:

    Payroll Warrants

    A-8

    08/03/2023

    $ 385,031.40

    A-11

    08/17/2023

    $ 353,776.02

    A-13

    09/01/2023

    $ 337,757.72

    Check Warrants

    A-4

    07/21/2023

    $ 362,084.21

    A-6

    08/04/2023

    $1,395,421.96

    A-7

    08/04/2023

    $ 351,124.39

    A-10

    08/18/2023

    $ 797,369.12

    H-2

    08/18/2023

    $1,869,681.27

    c. Minutes:

    July 10, 2023

    Annual Organizational Meeting

    July 10, 2023

    Regular Meeting

    d. Bid

    July 24, 2023

    Regular Meeting

    1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 1 Ton Pick Up Truck bid to DePaula Chevrolet, Inc. in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

  25. Other Business
  26. 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.

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