December 11, 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. Special Music – Scotia-Glenville Choralaires directed by Jessica Crisci
  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/Updates: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee  Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  7. Rescind Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association for Alexis Shaffer, Information Processing Specialist I (Pupil Personnel Services), in recognition of duties assumed reporting Medicaid claims information, effective December 31, 2023.

  8. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between 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 stipend for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $1,625.00 for Tahsina Khan, Executive Secretary (Pupil Personnel Services), in recognition of duties assumed to ensure the District’s compliance and accurate reporting of Medicaid claims information, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, as submitted.

  9. Request to Establish a Mock Trial Club

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Mock Trial Club at the Senior High School, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program to Glendaal Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 4, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps School” Program in the amount of $267.00 to Glendaal Elementary School, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program to Sacandaga Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 4, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps School” Program in the amount of $261.00 to Sacandaga Elementary School, as submitted.

  12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program to Scotia-Glenville High School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 4, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps School” Program in the amount of $264.00 to Scotia-Glenville High School, as submitted.

  13. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for a paid leave of absence for Louise Gundrum, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective December 1, 2023 through half-day December 18, 2023, and an unpaid leave of absence effective half-day December 18, 2023 through December 22, 2023.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lisa Cremo, Bus Driver (Transportation), effective December 14, 2023 through December 18, 2023.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Debra Timperlake, Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), effective January 2, 2024 through February 9, 2024.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Rebecca Ayers, 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  14. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a 1.0 FTE Special Education position effective January 1, 2024.

      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Joanna Keith as 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective January 16, 2024 through January 15, 2027, with 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $86,142 (Step 21 +M). Ms. Keith has Permanent certification in Special Education.

      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE appointment of Justyna Guidarelli as School Psychologist (Middle School), effective January 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $80,339 (Step 18 +M +SchPsych). Ms. Guidarelli has Permanent certification as a School Psychologist.

      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Maureen Armstrong as Special Education Substitute Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective December 12 and 15, 2023 and January 8, 2024 through March 24, 2024, with the pro-rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458 (Step 23) per days worked. Ms. Armstrong holds a Permanent certificate in Special Education.

      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of David Lippiello as Reading Substitute Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with the pro- rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $65,147 (Step 13 +M). Mr. Lippiello has Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Lynn Casey, Executive Secretary I (PPS Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective December 12, 2023, with no change in current 2023-2024 salary.

      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of hours for the following Transportation Department employees to accommodate students’ assignments with no change in hourly rate, effective December 11, 2023:

        Martin Bailey from 6.50 hours/day to 6.75 hours/day Theodore Cayer from 5.00 hours/day to 5.50 hours/day Lisa Cremo from 5.75 hours/day to 6.25 hours/day Melissa DeHart from 7.75 hours/day to 8.00 hours/day Jennessa Freihofer from 5.25 hours/day to 6.25 hours/day Marilyn Fuller from 5.25 hours/day to 7.50 hours/day

      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Sean Schreiner as an Intramural Coach for 2023-2024 school year.

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

  15. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/13/2023; Regular Meeting 11/27/2023
    3. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:

      Payroll Warrants

      A-24

      10/27/2023

      $1,293,527.11

      A-26

      11/09/2023

      $1,199,425.73

      A-29

      11/24/2023

      $1,282,094.12

      Check Warrants

      A-20

      10/13/2023

      $ 681,126.58

      H-6

      10/13/2023

      $ 890,198.61

      A-23

      10/27/2023

      $1,371,007.47

      H-7

      10/27/2023

      $ 46,383.00

      H-8

      11/01/2023

      $ 660,351.34

      A-25

      11/10/2023

      $ 714,475.25

      A-28

      11/21/2023

      $ 397,832.75

      H-9

      11/21/2023

      $ 62,791.12
    4. Bids

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the bid results from Auction International for two buses and other miscellaneous items, as submitted.

  16. Other Business
  17. 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.