November 27, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

6:15 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting, Middle School Cafeteria

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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. Presentation – Special Education Update (Catie Magil, Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Anthony Peconie, Instructional Administrator for Special Education)
  5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  6. Approval of Deposit of College Board Rebate Check and Reallocated to Counselor Lise Williams for Honorarium Advanced Placement Coordinator Work

    Superintendent’s Recommendation:     That the Board of Education approve the deposit of a rebate check from College Board in the amount of $250.00 into the A2110.451-03-02 fund/account and that Counselor Lise Williams be approved for and paid $250.00 for her work as Advanced Placement Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
  7. Approve the Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Diana Shanty

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville School District and Diana Shanty as Advisor for Integrated Science with a focus on Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Medicine and Forensics course creation, commencing November 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for 21 hours, at the rate of $125/hour, as submitted.

8. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Lincoln School PTA

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 11, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of $96.00 to Lincoln Elementary School, be used for ice cream for their attendance incentive from the Lincoln PTA, as submitted.

9. Resolution: Authorize Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Participation in Cooperative Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Electricity

Superintendent’s Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Resolution authorizing Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s participation in the New York School Municipal Energy Consortium (NYSMEC) for the purchase of electricity, as submitted.

10. Resolution: Authorize Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Participation in Cooperative Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Natural Gas

Superintendent’s Recommendation: Authorize Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Participation in Cooperative Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Natural Gas, as submitted.

11. Communications

a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Everett Manning, Monitor (Middle School), effective November 15, 2023 through January 30, 2024.

b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for a paid leave of absence for Lisa Coppola, Special Education Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective November 15, 2023 through November 28, 2023.

c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jaimey DeLorenzo, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. November 28, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district.

12. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
  1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as Elementary Substitute Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective November 27, 2023 through February 15, 2024, with the pro-rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458.00 (Step 23) per days worked. Ms. Powers holds Permanent certification in Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.
  2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours for Erin Gibson, PPS Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary) from 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week to 6.25 hours/day, plus 30 minutes per week for weekly meeting, 31.75 hours per week, with no change in hourly rate, effective November 14, 2023.
  3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the return of Art Webber, Senior Custodian (Glendaal Elementary) from the temporary assignment of Senior Custodian (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective December 4, 2023.
  4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the return of Ethan Dorries, Cleaner (Sacandaga Elementary) from the temporary assignment of Senior Custodian (Glendaal Elementary), effective December 4, 2023.
  5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the change in appointment for Morgan Sullivan from 2023-2024 Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach, Step 1, $2,993 to 8th Grade Girls’ Modified Basketball Coach, Step 1, $2,806.
  6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Eugene May as Boys’ Basketball Assistant, Step 0, for the 2023-2024 winter sport season.
  7. 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: Deborah Byrne; Rachel Frederick; Robert Leto.
  8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
13. Routine Business

a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting – 10/02/2023; Regular Meeting – 10/23/2023
c. Budget Transfers: July 2023; August 2023; September 2023; October 2023
d. Treasurer’s Report: July 2023; August 2023; September 2023
e. Bid
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the bid for Pupil Transportation to the Rejha Group, in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

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.