October 2, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Board Call – in the Middle School Cafeteria
5:15 PM – Audit Committee Meeting
6:30 PM – Public Hearing
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

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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. 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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  5. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit CommitteeBoard of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  6. Accept Auditor’s Report for 2022-2023 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extra Classroom Activity Fund Financial Report submitted by West and Company, CPAs

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the 2022-2023 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extra Classroom Activity Fund Financial Report, as submitted by West and Company, CPAs, and reviewed by Amy Pedrick.

  7. Accept Audit Corrective Action Plan – Audit 2022-2023

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the follow up and/or corrective actions regarding the findings in the management letters related to the ECAF audit reports.

  8. Approve District-Wide Safety Plan for 2023-2024

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the District-Wide Safety Plan for 2023-2024, as submitted.

  9. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ 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 Administrators’ Association regarding the authorization of a $9888.00 stipend be paid to Mark McCarthy in recognition of his duties performed as Interim Academic Head for Science and Health, for the period of September 25, 2023 through and including December 1, 2023, as submitted.

  10. Discuss NYSSBA Resolutions/Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2023 NYSSBA Annual Business Meeting of the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Convention, October 26 – October 28, 2023
  11. Communications

    a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the leave of absence request of Jeanna Wiegert, permanent Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), effective September 26, 2023 to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.

  12. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Anissa Diacetis* as PPS Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 10, 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.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Sheryl Borwick, Teaching Assistant from Glen-Worden Elementary to Lincoln Elementary, effective November 13, 2023, with no change in salary.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Jeanna Wiegert as Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective, effective September 26, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.00/hour, 7.5 hours day, 37.5 hours per week, 10 month.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jeanna Wiegert from permanent Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School) to temporary Executive Secretary I (Senior High School), effective September 26, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $17.50/hour, 8 hours/day, 40 hours per week, 12-month.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Janet Neary as Substitute Managerial Confidential Human Resource Specialist (District-wide), effective October 3, 2023, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $23.00/hour, for up to 24 hours per week.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the probationary appointment of Mark LaRock as General Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), effective September 26, 2023.

    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Gina Brown as a tutor at the contractual rate for the 2023-2024 school year.

    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as advisors for the Glendaal Student Council for the 2023- 2024 school year:

      Gina Brown – $250 stipend Melissa Clark – $250 stipend

    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as advisors for the Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club for the 2023-2024 school year:

      Gina Brown – $150 stipend Kathy Durant – $150 stipend

    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individual as 7th Grade Volleyball Coach:

    Mariela Monterroso .5 of Step 1 $881.50

    *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.

  13. Routine Business

    a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

  14. Other Business
  15. 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.