October 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

6:45 – Public Hearing – Districtwide Safety Plan
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. Presentation: Summer School – Middle School/Senior High School (Marcella Tebbano, Middle School Assistant Principal and Angela Cerrone, Senior High School Assistant Principal)
  5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  6. Report of Voting Delegate to New York State School Boards Association Convention: Kimberly Boucher Furnish – Proposed resolutions and 2024 NYSSBA Resolution vote
  7. 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 authorization of a $3,300 stipend be paid to the Mentor Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year with the expectation the Mentor Coordinator will continue to meet all duties as outlined in article 5.1 of the District Mentoring Plan and the new responsibilities listed on this agreement, as submitted.

  8. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Spanish Travel Club to Costa Rica – February 14, 2025 – February 21, 2025

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip for the Spanish Travel Club members and chaperones to Costa Rica February 14, 2025 to February 21, 2025, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation in Memory of Nicholas Criscone

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 15, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a donation from Joseph Slowey in memory of Nicholas Criscone for the purpose of supporting Odyssey of the Mind, in the amount of $50.00, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation of a Red Oak Tree to Lincoln Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated October 25, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a donation from Scotia Rotary and the Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation District of a two-inch Red Oak tree, mulch, and assistance in planting for Lincoln Elementary School, at an approximate value of $300.00, as submitted.

  11. Communications

    a. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Denisia Iacovitti, Teaching Assistant (High School), effective c.o.b. October 31, 2024, 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 Lilianna Matala as Substitute Math Teacher (Senior High School), effective on or about December 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $52,520 (Step 5 +M), prorated.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jessica Serrano* as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 28, 2024 through June 26, 2025, 6.25 hours/day, plus .5 hours/week for planning, 31.75 total hours/week at the rate of $15.00/hour.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Marla Cox as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective October 28, 2024 through June 26, 2025, 6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours/week at the rate of $15.00/hour.
    4. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the probationary appointment of Kyle Garcelon as General Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective August 5, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $26.85/hour, 8 hours/day, 12 month.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Amber Szady from PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary) to Building Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective October 8, 2024, with no change hours or salary.
    6. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the correction in appointment for Kaylie Foley from Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary) to Monitor (Glendaal Elementary) effective September 3, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.
    7. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Abby Rodriguez as a Music Student Teacher at Sacandaga Elementary effective January 23, 2025 through March 21, 2025.
    8. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals as Music Department Chaperones for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $17.77/hour set forth in the collective bargaining contract:Jessica Crisci, Cheryl Ferraro, Chad Ploss, John Prylo
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as advisors for the Glendaal Elementary Student Council for the 2024-2025 school year:Melissa Clark – $250 Stipend Tana Case – $250 Stipend
    10. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment from the October 7, 2024 Board of Education Meeting of Bruce Anderson as Freshman Class Advisor and Sophomore Class Advisor.
    11. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Amber Szady as Senior High School Ski Club Advisor.
    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Senior High School supplemental appointments for collateral duties for 2024- 2025 school year:

      DECA

      Katherine LaPorta

      $1,482.81 stipend

      Freshman Class Advisor

      Bruce Anderson

      $ 530.74 stipend

      Sophomore Class Advisor

      Bruce Anderson

      $ 743.45 stipend
    13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Intramural Coaches for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $23.02/hour set forth in the collective bargaining contract:

      Katelyn Aker

      Ron Ashcraft

      Brett Campbell

      Sue Crary-Gracz

      Jason Kritz

      Robert Leto

      Candra Mulligan

      Sean Schreiner

      John Striffler

      Andrew Swayne

      Mike Turgeon
    14. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of 2023-2024 Winter Sports coaching appointments:

    Boys’ Basketball

    Varsity Volunteer

    Jeffery Paolozzi

    Step 0

    -0-

    Varsity Volunteer

    Eugene Maye

    Step 0

    -0-

    Junior Varsity

    Dominique Corker

    Step 3

    $3,740

    8th Grade Head Coach

    Rick Arket

    ½ Step 5

    $2,016.50

    8th Grade Assistant Coach 7th Grade

    Neal Shapiro OPEN

    ½ Step 2

    $1,466.50

    Girls’ Basketball

    Varsity Volunteer

    Joseph Bodden

    Step 0

    -0-

    Junior Varsity

    Kevin Trevil*

    Step 1

    $2,993

    8th Grade

    OPEN

    7th Grade

    OPEN

    Cheerleading

    Varsity Volunteer

    Kaylie Pennie

    Step 0

    -0-

    Varsity Volunteer

    Sophia Iwan

    Step 0

    -0-

    Ice Hockey

    Varsity Ryen Young – Salary split between 5 schools Varsity Volunteer Andrew Swayne Step 0 -0-

    Indoor Track

    Varsity Assistant Jason Ward Step 2 $3,031

    Boys’ Swimming

    Varsity OPEN

    Wrestling

    Varsity Volunteer Ryan Patrie Step 0 -0- Junior Varsity Steven Rumfelt Step 3 $3,309 Modified John Striffler Step 10 $4,216

    14)Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.

    *This appointment is 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.

  13. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting 09/23/2024  Regular Meeting 10/07/2024
    3. Treasurer’s Report: August 2024 September 2024
    4. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:

    Payroll Warrants

    #13

    09/06/2024

    $ 370,874.31

    #16

    09/13/2024

    $ 851,117.11

    #18

    09/27/2024

    $1,260,140.81

    Check Warrants

    A-12

    09/04/2024

    $1,494,242.59

    A-15

    09/13/2024

    $ 187,514.36

    A-17

    09/27/2024

    $1,825,064.14
  14. Other Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting Minutes: 10/07/2024
    2. Health and Safety Meeting Minutes: 10/16/2024
  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.