October 7, 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

5:15 PM – Audit Committee Meeting
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting (click link for meeting minutes)

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Orr, Roberts, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. 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.

  4. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  5. Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison; PTA Council; Audit Committee; Board of Education Policy Committee; Board of Education Goals; Budget
  6. Accept Auditor’s Report for 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 Plan – Audit 2023-24

    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. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation to the Fine Arts Department

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 7, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation from Scotia-Glenville Friends of Music of a Pulse extended height Snare Stand, with an approximate value of $500.00, a Pearl extended height Snare Stand, with an approximate value of $125.00, and a Gibralter extended height Snare Stand with ball-mount, with an approximate value of $100.00, to the Fine Arts Department, as submitted (friends of music).

  9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation to the High School Music Program – Correction of Last Name

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated October 7, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation from Susan Pettengill (last name correction) of a full-size Halo cello with bag and bow, with an approximate value of $1,000.00, and a Fender Stratacoustic Electric Guitar, with an approximate value of $250.00, to the High School Music program; as submitted (correction of last name)

  10. Report of Superintendent

    a. Staffing

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Melanie Schleicher, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective October 7, 2024 through October 6, 2028, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $70,523 (Step 15 +M) prorated. Ms. Schleicher holds Professional certification for Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 1.0 FTE probationary appointment of Jeanne Halloran, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective on or about October 21, 2024 through October 20, 2027, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $78,475 (Step 18 +M) prorated. Ms. Halloran has Permanent NYS Special Education Teacher K-12 certification.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in probationary appointment for Sarah DeLorenzo, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), from 9/1/2022 through 8/31/2026 to 9/1/2022 through 8/31/2025.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kaylie Foley as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 3, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 3 hours/day, 15 hours/week.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lisa DeLorenzo as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 21, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lisa Montesano, School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), with a change in hours from 13.75 hours/week to 32.5 hours/week at the rate of $15.05/hour, effective October 7, 2024 through June 26, 2025.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Donna Cooke as Lunch/Recess Monitor (Lincoln Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 15, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 2 hours/day, 10 hours per week.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Jorge Manana as Executive Secretary I (Middle School – Guidance Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 30, 2024, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 10 months plus 20 summer days.
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sarah Halbfinger as Typist (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 15, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $16.55/hour, 4 hours/day, 10 month.
    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Ayden Keith as a Student Worker (IT Department) for up to 200 hours at the rate of $15.00/hour, effective September 24, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Bairbre McCarthy as a tutor at the contractual rate for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $32.00/hour.
    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education That the Board of Education retroactively approve Sarah Hunt for one day of summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day.
    13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Senior High School supplemental appointment for collateral duties for 2024-2025 school year:
      – Freshman Class Advisor Bruce Anderson $530.74 stipend
      – Sophomore Class Advisor Bruce Anderson $743.45 stipend
    14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individual as Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach:
      Mariela Monterroso Step 2 $2,256
    15. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for 2024-2025 Winter sports coaching appointments:
      -Boys’ Basketball (Varsity) – Jeremy Kristel; Step 2; $4,190
      -Girls’ Basketball (Varsity) – Clayton Savage; Step 1; $3740
      -Bowling (Varsity) – John Ritter; 1/2 Step 5; $1,108
      -Bowling (Varsity) – Matthew Swiatocha; 1/2 Step 5; $1,108
      -Cheerleading (Varsity) – Kristen Roddy; Step 5; $5,747
      -Indoor Track (Varsity) – James Krogh; Step 10; $5,747
      -Assistant – Benjamin Tunison; Step 5; $4,166
      -Nordic Skiing (Varsity) – Jared Linck; Step 5; $4,543
      -Wrestling (Varsity) – Josh Culora; Step 5; $5,096
    16. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the updated list 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.

13. Routine Business

a.  Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants Report Exceptions

Payroll Warrants

#67 06/07/2024 $1,043,669.77
#2 07/05/2024 $ 228,085.73
#5 07/19/2024 $ 280,567.52
#7 08/02/2024 $ 351,079.54
#10 08/16/2024 $ 326,170.06
#11 08/30/2024 $379,157.82

Check Warrants

A-3 07/11/2024 $ 636,253.05
A-4 07/19/2024 $ 239,204.17
A-6 08/02/2024 $2,403,213.96
A-9 08/16/2024 $ 918,391.91

c. Budget Transfer –Budget Transfer – June 2024; Budget Transfer – July 2024; Budget Transfer – August 2024; Budget Transfer – September 2024
d. Minutes: September 9, 2024 – Regular Meeting Minutes

14. Other Business
15. 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.