December 9, 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

6:00 PM – Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

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/Updates: Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee  Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  6. Approve Districtwide Safety Plan for 2024-2025

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the Districtwide Safety Plan for 2024-2025, as submitted.

  7. Approve Revised Cell Phone Allowance

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised cell phone allowance by job title in accordance with Board of Education Policy #8331, as submitted.

  8. Resolution: Approve Copier Replacement Installment Purchase through CR BOCES

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the copier replacement installment purchase through CR BOCES, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 19, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $380.04 to Sacandaga Elementary School, from the “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 3, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $380.04 to the Senior High School, from the “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Lincoln Elementary School PTA

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 19, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $3,808.11 to Lincoln Elementary School, to be used for Arts in Education Programs from Lincoln Elementary School PTA, as submitted.

  12. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Middle School PTA

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 27, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $3,621.35 to the Middle School, to be used for Arts in Education Programs from the Middle School PTA, as submitted.

  13. Resolution: Accept the Good Neighbor Award

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated November 22, 2024, regarding acceptance of the Good Neighbor Award, as submitted.

  14. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lisa Smith, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective December 12, 2024 through March 21, 2025.
  15. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the voluntary change of appointment of Brett Daley from 4th Grade Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary) to 6th Grade Teacher (Middle School), effective January 2, 2025 with no change in salary or tenure.
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathy Lesiuk as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective December 2, 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.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kytrena Vedder as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective December 16, 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.
      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kay Williams as Teacher Aide (Athletics), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective December 9, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 15 hours per week.
      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Parris Gutierrez as Lunch Monitor (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective December 2, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 3 hours/day, 15 hours per week.
      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Michael Slattery, Cleaner – Second Shift (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective December 10, 2024, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $17.49/hour, 40 hours/week, 12 month.
      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Julie Hagglove as a tutor, effective December 5, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year, at the rate of $32.00/hour.
      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in teaching assistant assignments for the following individuals:Nathaniel Swiecicki from .6 Gen Ed (High School)/.4 Gen Ed (Middle School) to 1.0 Gen Ed (High School)Nichole Rausch from 1.0 Special Ed (High School) to .6 Gen Ed (High School)/.4 Gen Ed (Middle School)
      9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following 2024-2025 winter coaching staff retroactive to December 2, 2024:

        Boys’ Basketball

        7th Grade Trevis Wyche Step 2 $3,142

        Girls’ Basketball

        8th Grade Donald VanVlack Step 1 $2,618

      10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Athletic Contest Chaperones (primarily as basketball clock/scoreboard operators) for 2024-2025, at the rate of $17.77/hour:Michael Bellotti* Steve Martin*
      11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of 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.
  16. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/04/2024Regular Meeting 11/18/2024 Special Meeting 12/03/2024
    3. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:Payroll Warrants

      #29

      11/08/2024

      $1,211,473.83

      #33

      11/22/2024

      $1,286,373.07

      Check Warrants

      A-27

      11/08/2024

      $ 333,162.70

      A-28

      11/08/2024

      $1,047,827.76

      A-32

      11/22/2024

      $ 47,048.08

      A-34

      11/22/2024

      $ 900.00

      H-1

      11/22/2024

      $ 1,979.00
    4. Bid
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for a 2024 or 2025 Cargo Van to DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc. in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.
  17. Other Business
    1. Energy Costs – May 2023–April 2024
    2. Health and Safety Meeting Minutes: 11/13/2024
  18. 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.