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
6:15 PM – Public Hearing: Elementary, Middle School and Senior High School Codes of Conduct
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
AGENDA
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Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Orr, Roberts, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Tenure Reception: Opening Remarks by Hal Talbot, President – Board of Education – Guests of Honor: Newly Tenured Staff Members: Laura Daley, Margot Kelly, Christina Klejsmyt, Mackenzie Lacross-Bressette, Kevin McCann, Melissa Paratore, Shayna Rosa, Akra Scott, Lindsay Seager, Heather Swiecicki, Amanda Walter and Dana Zeppieri.
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Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for the Board of Education Meeting
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.
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Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
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Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison PTA Council Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee Board of Education Goals Budget
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Select Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2024 NYSSBA Annual Business Meeting of the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Convention, October 20-22, 2024, as submitted.
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Adopt District Code of Conduct: Elementary, Middle School, and Senior High School Handbooks for 2024-2025
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the District Code of Conduct, Elementary, Middle School, and Senior High School Handbooks for 2024-2025, as submitted.
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Approve the 2024-2025 Girls’ Wresting Merger
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreement between Scotia-Glenville CSD, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake CSD and Ballston Spa CSD for the 2024-2025 interscholastic Girls’ Wrestling program, as submitted.
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Approve Revised Board of Education Policy for a First Reading: #4327 – Home or Hospital Instruction
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the revised Board of Education Policy #4327 – Home or Hospital Instruction for a first reading, as submitted.
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Approve Board of Education Policy for a First Reading: #5510.1 – Student Evaluation (Independent) and Student Evaluation (Independent) Appendix AA
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the revised Board of Education Policy #5510.1 – Student Evaluation (Independent) and Appendix AA, as submitted. here, here, here, and here
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Approve New Board of Education Policy for a First Reading: #5520 – Use of Physical Restraint
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the new Board of Education Policy #5520 – Use of Physical Restraint for a first reading, as submitted.
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Approve Revised Board of Education Policy for a First Reading: #5530 – Use of Timeout
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the first reading of the new Board of Education Policy #5530 – Use of Timeout, as submitted.
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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, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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 Rebecca Penn in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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 Brenda Tessier in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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 $2,500 stipend be paid to Jacqueline Cubano in recognition of her duties assumed for providing Medicaid supervision for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between 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 Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the withdraw of the grievance and mutual resolution of compensation for the Unified Bowling Coach(es) and the Unified Basketball Coach, as submitted.
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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 $12,734.50 for Joyce Semerad, a member of the SGTA, for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in recognition of duties assumed as Coordinator of the GIVE program and its various activities, as submitted.
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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, 2024 through June 30, 2025, as submitted.
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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 that, for unique reasons and circumstances, certain adjustments to the contractual workday schedule may be necessary in for the 2024-2025 school year in order to best operate the District’s schools, as submitted.
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Approve Tuition from a Non-Resident Student
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve tuition payment from a Non-Resident Student for the 2024-2025 school year.
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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 27 – September 28, 2024
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 27 to September 28, 2024, with no cost to the district.
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Resolution: Approve the Resolution Determining the Proposed Action is a Type II Action for Purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for Building and Site Improvements for Said School District
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution determining the proposed action is a Type II action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for building and improvements for the Scotia- Glenville Central School District – specifically for the flooring replacement at the Middle School, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Various Community Members in Memory of Nicholas Criscone
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated August 30 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating donations from various community members in memory of Nicholas Criscone for the purpose of supporting the Science Fair, in the amount of $487.50, and Odyssey of the Mind, in the amount to $362.50, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 4, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of a Crush Bass 100 Watt Amp, with an approximate value of $600.00, to the Fine Arts Department from Scotia- Glenville Friends of Music, as submitted.
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Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 4, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of a Yamaha P225 Series Digital Piano, with an approximate value of $695.00, to the Fine Arts Department from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music, as submitted.
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Resolution: Authorize the Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint its President, Vice President and Superintendent to approve the appointment of an impartial hearing officer in between scheduled meetings to comply with required regulatory timelines, as submitted.
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Communications
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jamie Schaffer, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 12, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Judy Burbank, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amber Szady, Account Clerk/Typist (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, in order to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Karen Diamond, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Jessica Lamphere, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Darbi Ray, Executive Secretary I (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. September 6, 2024, in order to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Megan Murphy, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 20, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Carrie Wattie, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 20, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Carol Zuravin, Typist (Glendaal Elementary), effective
c.o.b. September 27, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
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Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE appointment of Sharon Steadman, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of$81,515 (Step 20 +M + Stipend). Ms. Steadman holds a Provisional certificate as a School Psychologist.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Katherine LaPorta, Business Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2028, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $66,100 (Step 13 +M) prorated. Ms. LaPorta holds Initial certification in Business and Marketing.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE leave of absence appointment of Christy Dunn, Speech Language Pathologist (Senior High School), effective September 25, 2024 through April 9, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $66,100 (Step 13 +M) prorated. Ms. Dunn has Professional certification in Speech and Language Disabilities.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Sandra Quickenton, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2027, with 2024- 2025 salary to be at the rate of $70,523 (Step 15 +M) prorated. Ms. Quickenton has a Professional certificate for Students with Disabilities.
- 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, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $62,354 (Step 11 +M).
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Maureen Martinez as Permanent Building Substitute (Middle School), effective September 5, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gary Barden as Permanent Building Substitute (Senior High School), effective September 5, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Nicole Klym as a tutor for the 2024-2025 school year, with an hourly rate of $32.00/hour.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Amber Szady as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.85/hour (Step 1).
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Darbi Ray as Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 9, 2024 through September 8, 2028, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $19.26/hour, 6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours/week. Ms. Ray has Level I Teaching Assistant certification.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Kali Wadsworth as 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 team meeting, 31.75 hours per week.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Alana Blowers* as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 3, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024- 2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Meredith Reece* as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 3, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024- 2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Jennifer Thomas* as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 1, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Kari Miller as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 3, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 6 hours/day plus 30 minutes per week for team meeting, 30.5 hours per week.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Joelle Mann as an English Student Teacher at the Senior High School, effective September 3, 2024.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Ben Tunison as a Physical Education Student Teacher at the Senior High School, effective September 3, 2024.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Amanda Kuhn, Special Education Teacher from the Senior High School to the Middle School, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Nicole Rausch, Teaching Assistant from the Middle School to the Senior High School, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Francesca Cowdrey as Executive Secretary I (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective August 19, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 12 month.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Jennifer Duane as Executive Secretary II (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Tahsina Khan as Executive Secretary I (PPS Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Amanda Inman, Executive Secretary I (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective September 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Jennifer Burkhart as Executive Secretary I (Middle School – Counseling Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 10 months plus 20 summer days.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Nikkie Morgenstern as Executive Secretary I (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 10 months.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Dominga Callahan, Cleaner – Second Shift (Glendaal Elementary and Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2024, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of$17.49/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of School Bus Drivers and assignments for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
- 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 2024-2025 school year.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve 2 summer days for Caitlin Cerny, School Nurse (Senior High School/Middle School) at her 2023-2024 hourly rate for service this summer for fall athletes’ clearance.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Brittany Rickard to participate in summer CSE meeting, at the rate of 1/7 of her 2023- 2024 contractual day rate.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the following employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers, $143.00/day for Teaching Assistants,$15.00/hour for Monitors, for each full day of service this summer:
Taylor Audi
3 days
Ashley Baldwin
3 days
Amanda Comstock
4 days
Sarah DeLorenzo
2 days
Corinna Ducharme
2 days
Liz Foley
2 days
Katie May
1.5 days
Becky Penn
1 day
Julianna Potts
1.5 days
Amber Szady
4 days
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board approve the following supplemental appointment for the 2024-2025 school year: Christina Darkangelo-Wood Mentor Coordinator Stipend – $1,200
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following mentoring supplemental appointments for the 2024-2025 school year:
Mentor
Stipend
Glen Reynolds
$250
Liz Fawcett
$750
Bridget MacLagger
$250
Kerry Piaggione
$500
LeeAnn Napolitano
$500
Jeff Bower
$250
Tim Stockton
$500
Danielle Bogue
$500
Serena Barclay
$500
Lisa Coppola
$500
John Connolly
$500
Anita Bruinsma
$250
Jaime Muscato
$250
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for the 2024-2025 school year:
David Aldi
HS AV Coordinator
Stipend – $2,040.20
Chad Ploss
MS AV Coordinator
Stipend – $1,311.85
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the fall coaching appointment of Lisa Strohmayer as Varsity Volleyball Coach (Step 5).
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2024-2025 fall coaching appointments:
Football
Volunteer Varsity Assistant
John Barber
Step 0
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Junior Varsity Assistant
Ben Tunison
Step 5
$4,543
Modified Assistant
Nathaniel Perkins
½ Step 1
$1,385
Modified Assistant
Jonathan Clark*
½ Step 1
$1,385
Volleyball
Varsity
Lisa Strohmayer
½ Step 5
$1,939
Varsity
Glenn Warnock
½ Step 5
$1,939
Modified
Carly Hosler
Step 1
$1,769
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached lists of Aides and Monitors for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of additional substitutes for the 2024-2025 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.
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Routine Business
- Placements of Children with Disabilities
- Treasurer’s Report: July 2024
- Bid
- Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for transportation for sporting events, field trips and other miscellaneous transportation needs for the 2024-2025 school year to Durham School Services. In the event Durham is unable to provide services as requested, the Board authorizes the District to use the services of Brown Transportation/Student Transportation of America as the next lowest responsible bidder, as submitted.
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Other Business
- Review Board Presentation schedule for 2024-2025
- Schenectady Gazette articles on Beukendaal School – 8/27/24 and 9/2/24
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Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for the Board of Education Meeting
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.