August 14, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

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Board Call – in the Middle School Cafeteria
6:15 – Public Hearing: Elementary, Middle School, Senior High School Codes of Conduct
7 p.m. – Regular 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.

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. Presentation: Learning Leaps 2023 (Rachel Ciotoli, Administrative Intern)
  5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
    • Discuss Board of Education Goals for 2023-2024
    • Discuss Board Presentation schedule for 2023-2024
  6. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  7. Adopt District Code of Conduct: Elementary, Middle School, and Senior High School Handbooks for 2023-2024

    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 2023-2024, as submitted.

  8. Adopt the Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised 2023- 2024 School Calendar, as submitted.

  9. Accept the Fiscal Report for 2022-2023

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Final (4th) Fiscal Report for 2023 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Revenue, Expense and Fund Balance, as submitted.

    Fiscal Projection – Att A
    Fiscal Projection – Att B
    Fiscal Projection – Att C
    Fiscal Projection – Att D
    Fiscal Projection – Att E

  10. Approve Distance Learning Classroom Rental Agreement with BOCES

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Distance Learning Classroom Rental Agreement for the lease of two classrooms, with the annual rent of $1,000 per classroom, with Capital Region BOCES for 2023-2024, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent to execute same.

  11. Approve the Revised 2023-2024 Cell Phone Allowance

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Revised 2023-2024 Cell Phone Allowance by job title in accordance with Board of Education Policy #8331, as submitted.

  12. Approve the Revocable License Agreement between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville League, A.S.A., Inc., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans)

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the License Agreement for the District to grant a non-exclusive License to Licensees: the Scotia- Glenville Softball League, A.S.A., Inc., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans) to use Beukendaal Field when it is available for the purpose of conducting athletic training and athletic competition for area youths under the direction of the Licensees, as submitted.

  13. Request for Overnight Field Trip – BHBL/SG Varsity Girls’ Swimming & Diving Team to Watkins Glen, New York – September 22, 2023 through September 23, 2023

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the BHBL/SG Varsity Girls’ Swimming & Diving Team members and chaperones to Watkins Glen, New York on September 22, 2023 through September 23, 2023, with no cost to the district, as submitted.

  14. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior High School French Travel Club to Quebec City, Canada – February 17 – February 20, 2024

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Senior High School French Travel Club members and chaperones to Quebec City, Canada on February 17, 2024 through February 20, 2024, with no cost to the district, as submitted.

  15. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Anne and David Sterman in Memory of Robb Clemons

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 14, 2023, to accept and appropriate a donation from Anne and David Sterman in the amount of $200.00 for the purpose of purchasing library books in memory of Robb Clemons, as submitted.

  16. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Pamela Hodge to the Fine Arts Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 7, 2023, to accept and appropriate a donation from Pamela Hodge of two clarinets, with the approximate value of $50.00 each, to the Fine Arts Department, as submitted.

  17. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from NYSTEC to Lincoln Elementary

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 7, 2023, to accept and appropriate a donation from NYSTEC of two desks, with approximate value of $50.00 each, to Lincoln Elementary, as submitted.

  18. Resolution: Increase Repair Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 8, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in the undesignated fund balance (A909) by up to $900,000 and increase the Repair Reserve Fund (A882) by up to $900,000, for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, as submitted.

  19. Resolution: Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 8, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in the undesignated fund balance (A909) by $150,000 and increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve (A864) by $150,000 for the 2023-2024 tax year, as submitted.

  20. Resolution: Increase TRS Contribution Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 8, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in the undesignated fund balance (A909) by up to $250,000 and increase the TRS Contributions Reserve Fund (A828) by up to $250,000, as submitted.

  21. Resolution: School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution regarding participation in the Town of Glenville’s School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program, as submitted.

  22. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeanna Wiegert as ECAF Treasurer for the Senior High School, effective July 31, 2023, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Heather Marlette as Recess Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), effective August 2, 2023, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Sheila O’Donnell, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective August 7, 2023, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Trevor Cooper, General Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), effective August 11, 2023, in order to accept another position in the district, as submitted.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amy Marsh, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective August 31, 2023, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Arielle Joyce, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective October 23, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Erica Cullen, Elementary Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective October 26, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

  23. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Suzanne Wilson, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $61,456 (Step 11 +M). Ms. Wilson has Professional certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Heather Higgins, Reading Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $57,627 (Step 8 +M). Ms. Higgins holds Professional certification in Literacy Birth – Grade 6.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment, .1 FTE, of Amy Norris as Music Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, with 2023- 2024 annual salary to be at the rate of $9,805.80 (.1 FTE of Step 23 +M). Ms. Norris has Permanent certification.

    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment, .6 FTE, of Leslie Nuzzo as Art Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, with 2023- 2024 annual salary to be at the rate of $36,441 (.6 FTE of Step 10 +M). Ms. Nuzzo has Professional certification.

    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the one- year appointment of Andrea Figueroa as School Social Worker (Lincoln Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the 2023- 2024 annual salary to be at the rate of $54,174 (Step 6 +M). Ms. Figueroa has Provisional certification in School Counseling K-12.

    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the one- year appointment of Tia Fitzpatrick as French Teacher (Senior High/Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the 2023-2024 annual salary to be at the rate of $74,585 (Step 17 +M).

    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Graham Wetzel as Social Studies Substitute Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through October 10, 2023, with the pro-rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $50,167 (Step 5) per days worked. Mr. Wetzel has Initial certification in Social Studies 7-12.

    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as Elementary Substitute Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through November 27, 2023, with the pro-rated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458.00 (Step 23) per days worked. Ms. Powers holds Permanent certification in Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6.

    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kimberly Beck, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $18.84/hour (Step 2). Ms. Beck has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.

    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Laxmi Singh, PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary) from 6.75 hours/day to a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, 7 hours/day.

    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kari Miller as Lunch Monitor (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, 2.75 hours/day at the rate of $14.20/hour.

    12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Amanda Comstock as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, 3.5 hours/day at the rate of $14.20/hour.

      *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. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of salary for Madison Popolizio, Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School) from $49,169 (Step 3 +M) to $50,017 (Step 4 +M) for her one-year appointment.
    14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lisa Smith, Teaching Assistant from Lincoln Elementary to Senior High School, effective September 1, 2023, with no change in salary.
    15. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lori DeSio, School Nurse from Senior High School to Glen- Worden Elementary, effective September 1, 2023, with no change in salary.
    16. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Donna Beebe, Teacher Aide from the Middle School to the Senior High School, effective September 1, 2023, with no change in salary.
    17. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of rate for Lilly Doin, Substitute ESY Teaching Assistant from $14.20/hour to $18.03/hour, effective July 13, 2023 through August 18, 2023.

    18. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Cathy Conroy as Substitute ESY Teaching Assistant, effective August 14, 2023 through August 18, 2023, with a rate of $18.03/hour.

    19. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Amanda Inman as Learning Leaps Program Secretary, effective July 10, 2023 through August 18, 2023, for 2022 for 3.5 hours a day at the rate of $15.05/hour.

    20. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional appointments for summer curriculum work and rate of pay for each full day or partial day of service this summer, as submitted.

    21. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education amend the prior approval amount for summer curriculum work for Jacob Hardy and Carrie Wattie from 1 day at $210 to 1 hour at 1/7th of $210 ($30/hour).
    22. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve 10 summer days for Dianna Rumpf, Guidance Chairperson (Senior High School/Middle School) at the rate of 1/200th of her 2022-2023 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.
    23. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the summer days for the following individuals at 1/200th of their annual salary for each full day of service this summer:

      Brittany Rickard

      Summer Evaluations

      2 days

      Cheryl Buckley

      Summer Evaluations

      2 additional days

      Alexandra Thompson

      Summer Nursing

      4 days

      Betsy Williams

      Summer Nursing

      1 day

      Jennifer Linck

      Summer Nursing

      4 days

    24. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments and their stipend for 2023-2024:

      Department Chairpersons

      Christina Lipp

      Foreign Language

      $3,300

      Lance Keating

      Industrial Arts

      $3,300

      Michael Parks

      Business Education

      $3,300

      Laurel Campbell

      Family & Consumer Sciences

      $3,300

      Elizabeth Fawcett

      Head Librarian

      $3,300

      Dana Zeppieri

      Guidance

      $3,300

    25. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following stipends for the 2023-2024 school year:

      a) School Psychologist

      Amy Abotto Lincoln Elementary $3,000
      Cheryl Buckley-Hickey Glendaal Elementary $3,000
      Jessica Lamphere Middle School $3,000
      Kelly Marsh Glen-Worden Elementary $3,000
      Shay Prins Senior High School $3,000
      Lindsay Seager Sacandaga Elementary $3,000

      b) Guidance Counselors

      Jessica Balch Senior High School $3,000
      Lucia Dixon Middle School $3,000
      David Langdon Senior High School $3,000
      Tim O’Connell Middle School $3,000
      Dianna Rumph Middle School $3,000
      Lise Williams Senior High School $3,000
      Dana Zeppieri Senior High School $3,000

      c) School Social Worker

      Tracy Clark, Glendaal Elementary $3,000
      Susan Daniels, Sacandaga Elementary $3,000
      Danielle Ferguson, Senior High School $3,000
      Brittany Rickard, Senior High School $3,000
      Pamela Smith-Lyle, Middle School $3,000

    26. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Senior High School supplemental appointments the 2023-2024 school year: for collateral duties for 2024 school year:
      Art Club—Kristen Bodden $ 975.58
      BASIC—Christine Carusone No Stipend
      Choralaires—Jessica Crisci $1,482.81
      DECA—Kathryn Pellett $1,482.81
      Drama Club Advisor—Michael Camelo $818.10
      Fall Play Director/Producer—Michael Camelo $1,572.80
      FBLA—Mike Parks $1,482.81
      Fellowship of Christina Athletes—Christine Carusone No Stipend
      French Club & French Travel Club—Margo Kelly $975.58
      Freshman Class Advisor—Maria Wagner $530.74
      German Club & German Travel Club—Glen Reynolds $975.58
      High School Yearbook—Damian Croucher $3,089.35
      High School Yearbook Financial—Nancy Cousins $969.45
      Jazz Band—John Prylo $17.77/hr
      Journalism Club (Magazine Club)—Liz Fawcett $657.55
      Journalism Club (Magazine Club)—Kerry Saati $ 657.55
      Junior Class Advisor—Julie Nejman $ 751.63
      Junior Class Advisor—Jenna White $ 751.63
      National English Honor Society—Kerry Saati $1,020.10
      National Honor Society—Chelsea Murphy $1,124.89
      Pride Club—Jessica Balch No Stipend
      Pride Club—Pat Zeman No Stipend
      Senior Class Advisor—Vacant $2,223.19
      SGHS Science Club—Jeff Grizzaffi No Stipend
      Ski Club—Andrea DeMento $ 487.79
      Ski Club—Maria Wagner $ 487.79
      Sophomore Class Advisor—Jeanna Wiegert $ 743.45
      Spanish Club & Spanish Travel Club—Katie Jahn $ 975.58
      Spring Music Director—Jessica Crisci $1,257.83
      Spring Stage Director/Producer—Michael Camelo $2,065.70
      Student Senate—Kerry Piaggione $ 657.55
      Student Senate—Joyce Semerad $ 657.55
      Tartan Band—John Prylo $1,482.81
      Tartan Mart—Jennifer Russell $1,383.61
      Tri-M—John Prylo No Stipend
      Varsity Club—Jamian Rockhill No Stipend
      Young Entrepreneurs—Joy Barcome $ 103.02
      Young Entrepreneurs Kathleen Curtiss $ 103.02
    27. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Middle School supplemental appointments for collateral duties for the 2023-2024 school year:
      8th Gd. Science Club—TBD
      8th Gd. Science Club Student Adv.—TBD
      Art Club—Margaret Zarnofski $ 975.58
      Drama Club—Laurel Campbell $ 549.66
      Drama Club—Andrea O’Malley $ 549.66
      Drama Club Student Advisor—Lilia White No Stipend
      Dungeons and Dragons—Kevin McCann $ 206.04
      FCCLA—Brianna Thomas $ 741.41
      FCCLA—Jenna White$ 741.41
      FCCLA MS Student Advisor—Nora Edgar No Stipend
      Game Club—Pam Lyle No Stipend
      Game Club—Lucia Dixon No Stipend
      GIVE—Marika Tierney No Stipend
      Give Student Advisor—Jericha Williams No Stipend
      Leadership Club—Jamian Rockhill No Stipend
      LEGO Club—Tim O’Connell No Stipend
      Libra-tory Club—Jan Tunison No Stipend
      Libra-tory Club Student Advisor—Logan Filak No Stipend
      Modern Band—Susan Weisman No Stipend
      National Jr. Honor Society—Carrie Wattie $ 602.33
      NJHS Student Advisor—Matthew Williams No Stipend
      Pride Club—Kristy Rosa No Stipend
      Ski Club—Kevin McCann $ 333.89
      Ski Club—Julie Myers $ 333.89
      Ski Club Student Advisor—Kiera McIntosh No Stipend
      Student Council—Susan Klein $ 657.55
      Student Council—Cheryl Reed $ 657.55
      Student Council Student Advisor—Madelyn Trier No Stipend
      Yearbook—Jessica Darling $1,686.31
      Yearbook Student Advisor—Kara Berg No Stipend
    28. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following As Occasional AV Student Workers for the 2023-2024 school year, at the rate of $14.20/hour: Michael MacIntosh Aiden O’Rourke Alexander Warner
    29. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of 2023-2024 Fall sports coaching appointments:
      Cheerleading
      Varsity
      Kaylie Pennie
      .5 of Step 5
      $1,551

      Cross Country
      Modified
      Mallory Williams
      Step 10
      $2,739

      Field Hockey
      Varsity
      Angelo Malone*
      Step 1
      $2,879
      Football
      Volunteer, David Aldi
      Step 0
      -0-Volunteer, Jason Coons
      Step 0
      -0-Boys’ Soccer
      Varsity Steve Gerke* Step 5 $5,152Girls’ Soccer
      Junior Varsity Julie Myers Step 5 $4,121Swimming
      Girls’ Varsity Sean Headwell (.5 BHBL Dollar figure TBA)
      *Will be taking the approved CPR Course needed for certification of license on August 19th.
    30. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of appointment of Jeanna Wiegert from provisional Executive Secretary I to temporary Executive Secretary I at the Senior High School with no change in hours or rate of pay.
    31. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Trevor Cooper as Maintenance Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective August 7, 2023, with no change in hours or salary.
    32. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following lists of non-instructional substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted:
      Buildings and Grounds Substitutes
      Clerical Substitutes
      Substitute School Bus Drivers
      Substitute School Monitors
      Substitute School Nurses
      Substitute Teacher Aides
      Transportation Aide Substitutes
    33. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sarah Appell, First Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $65,147 (Step 13 +M). Ms. Appell holds Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
    34. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Amanda Kuhn, Special Education Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, with the 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $59,834 (Step 9 +M). Ms. Kuhn has Professional certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).
  24. Routine Business

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

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the bid for Middle School/High School Scoreboards Contract to Kasselman Electric Co., Inc., in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

    Payroll Warrants

    A-70

    06/30/2023

    $ 271,997.62

    A-71

    06/28/2023

    $ 745.00
    2023/2024 SY

    A-1

    07/05/2023

    $ 206,721.52

    A-5

    07/21/2023

    $ 243,809.22

    Check Warrants

    A-67

    06/16/2023

    $ 814,154.54

    A-69

    06/30/2023

    $ 935,613.16

    H-18

    06/30/2023

    $1,877,879.49
    2023/2024 SY

    A-3

    07/21/2023

    $1,437,571.22

    H-1

    07/21/2023

    $ 179,141.75
  25. Other Business
  26. 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.