February 10, 2025 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 – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session if Necessary
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. Presentation: Carry-Forward Budget, State Aid Update, and Tax Cap Calculation
  6. Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee  Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  7. Resolution: Increase the Maximum Income Level for Granting a Partial Exemption from Real Property Taxes for School Purposes to Certain Persons Sixty-five Years of Age or Over Pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 10, 2025, to increase the maximum income level by $500 for partial exemption from real property taxes for school purposes to certain persons sixty- five years of age or over, pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, as submitted.

  8. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Michael Riordan to Lincoln Elementary

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 27, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation from Michael Riordan in the amount of $500.00 to Lincoln Elementary to be used for new tumbling mats for Physical Education classes, as submitted.

  9. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Administrator’s 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 Administrator’s Association regarding the appointment Marcella Tebbano as Acting Athletic Director and an authorization of a $5,000 stipend be paid in recognition of her duties performed as such, for the period of February 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, as submitted, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement, as submitted.

  10. 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.

  11. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lisa Albertin, Bus Monitor (Transportation), effective c.o.b. January 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Tahsina Khan, Executive Secretary I (PPS Office), effective c.o.b. February 21, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  12. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in location for Angela Cerrone, Assistant Principal from the Senior High School to the Middle School, effective February 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, with no change in salary.
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as a long-term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective February 17, 2025, with the 2024- 2025 salary to be at the rate of $97,905.00 (Step 23) prorated per day worked. Ms. Powers holds Permanent certification in Special Education.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Diana Shanty as a long-term Substitute Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective on or about April 13, 2025 through June 27, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $97,905.00 (Step 23) prorated per day worked. Ms. Shanty holds Permanent certification in Biology and General Science.
      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Sue Lorey as a tutor, effective February 3, 2025, for the 2024-2025 school year, at the rate of $32.00/hour.
      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of 2024-2025 Spring Sports coaching appointments:

        Baseball

        Modified Volunteer

        Ed Haldeman*

        Step 0

        $ -0-

        Lacrosse – Boys’

        Junior Varsity

        Christopher Hoover, Jr.

        Step 1

        $2,878

        *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.

      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
  13. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
  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.