August 22 Board of Education Meeting Agenda and Minutes - Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, August 22, 2022

6:15 – Public Hearing – Elementary, M.S, H.S. Code of Conduct
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

Middle School Library (LMC)

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: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, 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 Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

5. Adopt District Code of Conduct, Elementary, Middle School, and Senior High School Handbooks for 2022-2023

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 2022-2022, as submitted.

6. Adopt Board of Education Goals for 2022-2023

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Board of Education Goals for 2022-2023, as submitted.

7. Adopt District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for 2022-2023

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2022-2023, as submitted.

8. Accept the Fiscal Report for 2021-2022

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Final (4th) Fiscal Report for 2021-2022 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Revenue, Expense and Fund Balance, as submitted.

9. Accept the June 2022 Extraclassroom Activity Report

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the June 2022 Extraclassroom Activity Report (ECAF), as submitted.

10. 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.

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 revised Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia- Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2022-2023 school year, in the amount of $5,200.00 for Jane Taber, Senior Stenographer (Senior High School), in recognition of duties assumed providing district-wide technical support for the NutriKids system, as submitted.

12. 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 2022-2023 school year, in the amount of $1,000.00 for Susan Zeglen, Executive Secretary I (Lincoln Elementary), in recognition of training to perform duties assumed providing district-wide technical support for the NutriKids system, as submitted.

13. Approve Classroom Rental and Ancillary Services Agreement with BOCES

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with Capital Region BOCES for 2022-2023 for the lease of a classroom and services, and authorize the President of the Board of Education to execute same, as submitted.

14. Resolution: Increase Debt Service Reserve Fund

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 22, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in the Capital Fund (HF5510.210) by $7,324.35 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $7,324.35, as submitted.

15. Resolution: Approve Scotia-Glenville Family to Purchase FM System

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 22, 2023, to allow a Scotia-Glenville family to purchase a FM system at the fair market value, as submitted.

16. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Glen-Worden PTA

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated August 22, 2022, to accept and appropriate a donation from Glen-Worden Elementary PTA in the amount of $4,938.00 to be used for a piece of playground equipment, as submitted.

17. Approve the Revised Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, as submitted.

18. Adopt the Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised 2022-2023 School Calendar, as submitted.

19. Communications

a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lauren Daniels, Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 1, 2022, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the verbal resignation of Kiersten Kastberg, Teacher Aide (High School), effective August 1, 2022, with appreciation to her service to the District.

c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Sarah Hopeck, Science Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 9, 2022, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Shane DeRose, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 15, 2022, with appreciation to his service to the District, as submitted.

e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Dawn Farone, Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 19, 2022, with appreciation to her service to the District, as submitted.

f. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Cheryl Reed, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022 to accept the position of Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), as submitted.

20. Report of Superintendent

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Anthony Peconie as Instructional Administrator for Special Education (District Office), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with the 2022- 2023 salary to be at the rate of $116,710.74. Mr. Peconie has School Building Leader Professional certification.

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Megan Klein, Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $60,005.00 (Step 10 +M). Ms. Klein has Permanent certification in Special Education.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Dianna Rumpf, Guidance Counselor (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $54,147.00 (Step 5 +M +Stipend). Ms. Rumpf has Initial certification as a School Counselor.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Tara Burczeuski, Speech (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $64,363 (Step 13 +M). Ms. Burczeuski has Permanent certification in Speech and Language Disabilities.

5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the one year appointment of Jessica Palden, French Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $73,684.00 (Step 17 +M). Ms. Palden holds a Permanent certificate in French Grades 7-12.

6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as Elementary Classroom Substitute Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective September 1, 2022 through on or about December 2, 2022, with the 2022-2023 salary to be at the prorated rate of $95,267.00 (Step 23) per days worked.

7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment, .6 FTE, of Rachel Penk (formally DelSignore) as Social Worker (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, with 2022-2023 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,961.00 (.6 FTE of Step 8 +M + Social Worker). Ms. Penk has Provisional certification.

8) 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, 2022 through August 31, 2023, with 2022-2023 annual salary to be at the rate of $9,686.70 (.1 FTE of Step 23 +M). Ms. Norris has Permanent certification.

9) 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, 2022 through August 31, 2023, with 2022-2023 annual salary to be at the rate of $35,496.00 (.6 FTE of Step 9 +M). Ms. Nuzzo has Professional certification.

10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Diana McLaughlin as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours/week plus .5 hour/week for planning, at the rate of $13.20/hour.

11) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Melissa Spaulding as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week at the rate of $13.20/hour.

12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of E. Michael Sullivan as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, 3.5 hours/day at the rate of $13.20/hour.

13) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Heather Swiecicki to Administer and Proctor the NYS Earth Science Lab Practical on August 10, 2022 for up to 6 hours at the rate of $46.46/hour.

14) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve McKenzie Golden and Gina Finocchi as Teaching Staff to Proctor the NYS Regents Exams on August 16 and August 17, 2022 for up to 8 hours a day at the rate of $46.46/hour.

15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Lori DeSio as School Nurse for the NYS Regents Exam on August 16, 2022 for up to 8 hours at the rate of $31.52/hour.

16) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Jennifer Linck as School Nurse for Secondary Summer School for a change in daily hours from 4.5 hours/day to 4.75 hours/day.

17) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional day appointments for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.

18) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Teacher Aides for 2022 Summer TCIS Training at the rate of $13.26/hour:

Julianna Smith up to 14 hours
Tanya Gambill up to 14 hours
Leslie Wanmer up to 14 hours

19) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve 4 summer days for Dianna Rumpf, Guidance Counselor (Middle School) at the rate of 1/200th of her 2022-2023 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.

20) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Teaching Staff effective September 1, 2022:

Jamie Muscato from .5 Middle School, .5 High School to 1.0 Senior High School Sylvie
Bergere from 1.0 Middle School to .5 Middle School, .5 Senior High School

21) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the reallocation of personnel code for the following staff effective September 1, 2022:

Melissa Becker – Teaching Assistant from General Ed to Special Ed at Middle School
Eliza Rockstroh – Teaching Assistant from General Ed to Special Ed at Glen-Worden
Laxmi Singh – Teaching Assistant from 50/50 Gen. Ed/Spec. Ed to 100% Special Ed at Glen-Worden
Mary Wisniewski – Teaching Assistant from Special Ed to General Ed at Sacandaga

22) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Christine Carusone as Deputy Treasurer (District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 annual salary to be at the rate of $56,012.00 (prorated) plus $.60 longevity.

23) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase of duties and responsibilities for Roberta Delong as Clerk (District Office), effective September 1, 2022, with an increase of salary of $59,376.00 (prorated) to her 2022-2023 annual salary, as submitted.

24) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase of duties and responsibilities for Kenna Collins as Payroll Audit Clerk (District Office), effective September 1, 2022, with an increase salary of $51,792.00 (prorated) to her 2022-2023 annual salary, as submitted.

25) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for a one-year leave of absence of Clara Bisaillon, Head Bus Driver (Transportation), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022 through August 31, 2023, in order to accept the provisional appointment of Transportation Supervisor, as submitted.

26) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Clara Bisaillon as Transportation Supervisor (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 annual salary to be at the rate of $80,000.00, as submitted.

27) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Timothy DiCaprio as Cleaner, Second Shift (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $16.17/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.

28) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Ethan Dorries as Cleaner, Second Shift (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $16.71/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.

29) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of School Bus Drivers and assignments for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.

30) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request of an unpaid leave of absence of Joseph Ryan, Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, as submitted.

31) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Jamie Semerad as Modified Volleyball Coach for the 2022-2023 Fall sports.

32) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in step for James Saburro as Modified Assistant Football Coach from Step 3 ($3,420.00) to Step 5 ($4,212.00).

33) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of 2022-2023 Fall sports coaching appointments:

Football
Varsity Volunteer Matthew Frese* Step 0 -0-

Boys’ Soccer
Modified Lynne Bower-Shapiro* Step 3 $3,099.00

Girls’ Soccer
Modified OPEN

Girls’ Tennis
Volunteer Jacob Hardy Step 0 -0-

Volleyball
Modified OPEN

*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.

34) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following lists of non-instructional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted:

35) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.

21. Routine Business

a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

b. Minutes:

c. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:

Payroll Warrants

#5 7/15/22 $231,983.09
#8 7/29/22 $323,617.81
#10 8/12/22 $327,771.63

Check Warrants

A-70 6/30/22 $263,035.12
A-15 7/15/22 $226,650.66
A-4 7/12/22 $911,796.80
A-6 7/29/22 $737,294.33
A-7 7/29/22 $539,713.06
H-2 7/29/22 $369,261.67
A-9 8/12/22 $1,411,381.91

22. Other Business

a. District Safety Plan

b. Curriculum and Instruction Topics 2022-2023

c. 2022-2023 Middle School SCEP

23. 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.

Minutes

Regular Meeting Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center of the Middle School, in said district on August 22, 2022.

President Talbot called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Bucciferro, Carbone, Frederick, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto, Clerk Pro-Tem Busman

Absent: Massaro

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

None

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS (SUSAN M. SWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS)

Superintendent Swartz informed the Board of a meeting with the Schenectady Department of Health on new guidance for COVID protocol. School will look more “normal” when the students and staff return. Restrictions are being lifted on mandated masks, test to return, distancing, etc. Masks will continue to be supported by anyone that choses to wear one. Other concerns discussed in the meeting were Monkey Pox and Polio. There has been one case of Monkey Pox reported in the capital area, and at this time, the Health Department does not have vaccines in the area. Even though polio was nearly eradicated, vaccines are still required for students to attend school. The Department of Health will keep us updated with any spread.

ADOPT DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOKS FOR 2022-2023

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Bucciferro, that the Board of Education approve and adopt the District Code of Conduct, Elementary, Middle School, and Senior High School Handbooks for 2022-2023, as submitted. (The code of conduct changes are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).