May 28, 2024 Board of Education Meeting

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.

Board Call – Middle School Cafeteria

5:45 PM – Audit Committee Meeting
6:30 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
6:45 PM – Public Hearing – Smart Schools
7:00 PM – Regular Session

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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. Report of Inspectors of Budget Vote and Election

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the report of the Inspectors of the Election certifying the results of the budget vote held on May 21, 2024, as follows:

    1. Resolution to approve the 2024-2025 Budget in the amount of $65,085,194: Yes: 851 No: 265 Total: 1,116
    2. Resolution to approve the School Bus Purchase Proposition to purchase three (30 passenger) school buses: Yes: 841 No: 277 Total: 1,118
    3. Resolution to approve the EV School Bus Purchase Proposition: Yes: 629 No: 469 Total: 1,098
    4. Resolution to approve the Capital Improvement Project: Yes: 869 No: 231 Total: 1,100
    5. Board of Education Candidates: Harold Talbot 695 votes, Chad Roberts 624 votes, Dave Massaro 572 votes
    6. Resolution: Apply for Smart Schools Investment Plan

      Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 24, 2024, regarding Scotia-Glenville Central School District proceed with the application process for the Smart Schools Investment Plan in the amount of $1,506,000, as submitted.

    7. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Lincoln Elementary PTA

      Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 23, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and donation from Lincoln Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $1,725.00, as submitted.

    8. Request to Establish the Glenn Stopera Memorial Scholarship

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish the Glenn Stopera Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.

    9. Resolution: Accept attached Donation List for various High School Award Scholarships

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Resolution, dated May 24, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gifts and Donations listed on the attached be applied to various Senior High School Scholarship Awards, as submitted.

    10. 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 Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $1,000.00 for Cynthia Dorazio, Executive Secretary I (Senior High School), in recognition of duties assumed for training of new staff in the High School Guidance Department, as submitted.

    11. 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 Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia- Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $1,000.00 for Susan Zeglen, Executive Secretary I (Lincoln Elementary), in recognition of extra work performed during the CEP application process.

    12. Review and Adopt Revised 2024-2025 School Calendar

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept and adopt the revised 2024-2025 school calendar, as submitted.

    13. Request for Overnight Field Trip: Senior High School Spanish Travel Club to Puerto Rico, U.S. Territory – February 15, 2025 – February 23, 2025

      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Senior High School Spanish Travel Club and chaperones to Puerto Rico, U.S. Territory from February 15, 2025 through February 23, 2025, at no cost to the district, as submitted.

    14. Communications
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lesley Figueredo, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective June 14, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for Amber Turner, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the change of date for Bobbie DeLong’s retirement as District Clerk from c.o.b. July 31, 2024 to c.o.b. July 30, 2024.
    15. Report of Superintendent
      1. a. Staffing
        1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Stephanie St. Pierre (Science Teacher) from the Senior High School to the Middle School, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in salary.
        2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sabrina Hartley as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $19.58/hour (Step 3), 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
        3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Amber Szady as Account Clerk Typist (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective May 28, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of$17.00/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours per week.
        4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Robert Ganley (Cleaner) from Glendaal Elementary to the Senior High School, effective May 28, 2024.
        5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of additional substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.
    16. Routine Business
      1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
      2. Treasurer’s Report: April 2024
      3. Minutes: April 24, 2024 – Special Meeting
      4. Bid:
        1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for waste removal for the 2024-2025 School Year to County Waste, in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as submitted.
    17. Other Business

      a. Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – May 2024

    18. ‌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.