January 10, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, January 10, 2022

  • 6:15 PM – Executive Session
  • 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting – REMOTE SESSION

Virtual – Event password: Tartan


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, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

3.    Hearing/Privilege of the Floor – There will be no Hearing and Privilege of the Floor at this remote session.

4. Superintendent’s Comments – (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

5. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Hannaford Helps Schools Program

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the Hannaford Helps Schools Program, in the amount of $1,000.00, as submitted.

6. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Schenectady City School District

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the Schenectady City School District of two Athletic Trainer Tables, valued at approximately $250.00, as submitted.

7. Resolution: Appropriating Tax Certiorari Settlement – Glen Esk Apartments LLC

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated January 10, 2022, regarding appropriating $56,826.59 from the General Fund for the claim settled for the 2020 and 2021 tax years to Glen Esk apartments LLC, as submitted.

8. Resolution: Accept and Establish the William Connelly Memorial Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the William Connelly Memorial Scholarship, a graduate of the Class of 1985, in the amount of $500, as submitted.

9. Resolution: Accept and Establish the Art Club Award

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the Art Club Award, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.

10. Resolution: Accept and Establish the National School Orchestra Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the National School Orchestra Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Accept and Establish the John Philip Sousa Band Award Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the John Philip Sousa Band Award Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.

12. Resolution: Accept and Establish the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Accept and Establish the National School Choral Scholarship

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the National School Choral Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.

14. Approve Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Sunnyside Solar II, LLC and Raymond M. Piotrowski and Catherine Anne Foyle Solar Project on Property Within the District and Enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreements for Same

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreements (two) for the solar project between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Sunnyside Solar II, LLC and Raymond M. Piotrowski and Catherine Anne Foyle on property located within the District, and enter into a PILOT agreement, as submitted.

15. Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2021-2022

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates, as established by SED, for the 2021-2022 school year, as follows, as submitted:

Regular Education 2021-2022/2020-2021 Rates

  • Grades K-6 $11,841/$8,146
  • Grades 7-12 $11,106/$9,033

Charges for students with disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:

  • Grades K-6 $35,513/$30,763
  • Grades 7-12 $34,535/$31,650

16. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Susan Reardon, Home and Careers (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Deborah Ingles-Schwalbach, Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 7, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Abigail Ruscitto, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 19, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Nicole Buhrmaster, Reading Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. February 1, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Melissa Peterson, Kindergarten Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

17. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Patience Gully as Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective on or about January 13, 2022 through on or about January 12, 2026, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the prorated rate of $59,409 (Step 11 +M).

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Andrew Lefebvre as Substitute Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022 through May 26, 2022, with salary to be at the prorated rate of $44,071 (Step 1). Mr. Lefebvre has Professional certification in Students with Disabilities – 7th-12th grades.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Courtney Conover as Physical Education Substitute (High School), effective January 3, 2022 through on or about February 11, 2022, with salary to be at
the prorated rate of $44,071 (Step 1). Ms. Conover has Emergency COVID-19 Certification.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Linda Lewis as School Psychologist Substitute (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022 through March 4, 2022, with a per diem rate of $297.67.

5) Superintendent of Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Katrina Lester as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective December 16, 2021 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

6) Superintendent of Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mary Schmidt as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 3, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

7) Superintendent of Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Shannon Sill as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 3, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

8) Superintendent of Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of John Bologna as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 10, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

9) Superintendent of Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Madison Popolizio as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 10, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Julia Pettit, Executive Secretary I (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective January 6, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $16.00/hour, 7 ½ hours/day, 10 month plus 20 days.

*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.

11) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence of Brooke Cooper, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. December 14, 2021 through June 23, 2022.

12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence of Brian Fresoni (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective December 9, 2021 through December 17, 2021.

13) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the reallocation of personnel code for the following staff:

  • Rachel Fredrick Teaching Assistant from General Ed to PPS
  • Sheila O’Donnell Teaching Assistant from PPS to General Ed
  • Jennifer Russell Teaching Assistant from General Ed to PPS
  • Aimee Puglisi Teaching Assistant from General Ed to PPS
  • Kathleen Curtiss Teaching Assistant from General Ed to PPS
  • Sam Haldeman Teaching Assistant from General Ed to PPS
  • Kathryn Lippiello Teaching Assistant from PPS to General Ed

14) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following transportation staff change in hours effective January 17, 2022, with no change in hourly rate:
Bus Aides:

  • Bisaillon, Natalie- Change from 4.25 hours daily to 4.75 hours daily
  • Gundlach, Russell- Change from 7 hours daily to 6.25 hours daily
  • Sweet, Elizabeth- Change from 4.25 hours daily to 3.25 hours daily
  • Thornton, Wendi- Change from 4.75 hours daily to 5.25 hours daily

Drivers:

  • Boniewski, Chet Change from 5.5 hours daily to 5.75 hours daily
  • Boniewski, Tad Change from 5.75 hours daily to 6 hours daily
  • Cremo, Lisa Change from 5.25 hours daily to 6.25 hours daily

15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Andrew Swayne as Volunteer Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant (no stipend)for the remainder of the 2021-2022 winter sports season.

16) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.

18.Routine Business

a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

b. Treasurer’s Report – October 2021

c. Budget Transfers: December 2021

d. Minutes:

  • Regular Meeting November 8, 2021
  • Regular Meeting December 13, 2021

19. Other Business

20.Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
There will be no Hearing and Privilege of the Floor at this remote session.
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.

Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School was held remotely in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, in said district on January 10, 2022.

President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.

Present:  Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, H. Talbot, K. Talbot. Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain and Business Manager Giaquinto

Absent:   None

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and negotiations.

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:24 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:04 p.m. District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.

Pledge of Allegiance

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

Superintendent Swartz discussed the rapidly changing rules for covid testing and quarantining. She also discussed the rules for “Test to Stay”.  She informed the Board that as of this time, she has no intentions of going virtual.

Resolution:  Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Hannaford Helps Schools Program

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the Hannaford Helps Schools Program, in the amount of $1,000.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Schenectady City School District

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the Schenectady City School District of two Athletic Trainer Tables, valued at approximately $250.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Appropriating Tax Certiorari Settlement – Glen Esk Apartments LLC

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Feinberg, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated January 10, 2022, regarding appropriating $56,826.59 from the General Fund for the claim settled for the 2020 and 2021 tax years to Glen Esk apartments LLC, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

ABSTAIN: 1 (FREDERICK)

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:

Resolution: Accept and Establish the William Connelly Memorial Scholarship

Approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the William Connelly Memorial Scholarship, a graduate of the Class of 1985, in the amount of $500, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

Resolution:  Accept and Establish the Art Club Award

Approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the Art Club Award, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

Resolution:  Accept and Establish the National School Orchestra Scholarship

Approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the National School Orchestra Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

Resolution:  Accept and Establish the John Philip Sousa Band Award Scholarship

Approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the John Philip Sousa Band Award Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

Resolution: Accept and Establish the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Scholarship

Approve the Resolution, dated January 10, 2022, to establish the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

Resolution:  Accept and Establish the National School Choral Scholarship

Approve the Resolution, dated      January 10, 2022, to establish the National School Choral Scholarship, in the amount of $100.00,   as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Sunnyside Solar II, LLC and Raymond M. Piotrowski and Catherine Anne Foyle Solar Project on Property Within the District and Enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreements for Same

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the agreements (two) for the solar project between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Sunnyside Solar II, LLC and Raymond M. Piotrowski and Catherine Anne Foyle on property located within the District, and enter into a PILOT agreement, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2021-2022

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates, as established by SED, for the 2021-2022 school year, as follows, as submitted:

Regular Education              2021-2022             2020-2021 Rates

  • Grades K-6                                     $11,841                                              $8,146
  • Grades 7-12                                    $11,106                                              $9,033

Charges for students with disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:

  • Grades K-6                                     $35,513                                              $30,763
  • Grades 7-12                                    $34,535                                              $31,650

(This document is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:

Communications

a.    Accept the letter of resignation of Susan Reardon, Home and Careers (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes, but is being kept separate due to confidential medical information contained within the letter).

b.    Accept the letter of resignation of Deborah Ingles-Schwalbach, Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 7, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

c.    Accept the letter of resignation of Abigail Ruscitto, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 19, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

d.    Accept the letter of resignation of Nicole Buhrmaster, Reading Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. February 1, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

e.    Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Melissa Peterson, Kindergarten Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

Report of Superintendent

a.    Staffing

1)    Approve the probationary appointment of Patience Gully as Special Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective on or about January 13, 2022 through on or about January 12, 2026, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the prorated rate of $59,409 (Step 11 +M).

2)    Approve the appointment of Andrew Lefebvre as Substitute Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022 through May 26, 2022, with salary to be at the prorated rate of $44,071 (Step 1).  Mr. Lefebvre has Professional certification in Students with Disabilities – 7th-12th grades.

3)    Approve the appointment of Courtney Conover as Physical Education Substitute (High School), effective January 3, 2022 through on or about February 11, 2022, with salary to be at the prorated rate of $44,071 (Step 1).  Ms. Conover has Emergency COVID-19 Certification.

4)    Approve the appointment of Linda Lewis as School Psychologist Substitute (Middle School), effective January 3, 2022 through March 4, 2022, with a per diem rate of $297.67.

5)    Approve the appointment of Katrina Lester as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective December 16, 2021 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

6)    Approve the appointment of Mary Schmidt as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 3, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

7)    Approve the appointment of Shannon Sill as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 3, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

8)    Approve the appointment of John Bologna as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 10, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

9)    Approve the appointment of Madison Popolizio as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 10, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.

10) Approve the provisional appointment of Julia Pettit, Executive Secretary I (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective January 6, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $16.00/hour, 7 ½ hours/day, 10 month plus 20 days.

*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.

11) Approve the unpaid leave of absence of Brooke Cooper, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. December 14, 2021 through June 23, 2022.

12) Approve the unpaid leave of absence of Brian Fresoni (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective December 9, 2021 through December 17, 2021.

13) Approve the reallocation of personnel code for the following staff effective September 1, 2021:

  • Rachel Fredrick                           Teaching Assistant              from General Ed      to PPS
  • Sheila O’Donnell             Teaching Assistant              from PPS     to General Ed
  • Jennifer Russell                          Teaching Assistant              from General Ed      to PPS
  • Aimee Puglisi                              Teaching Assistant              from General Ed      to PPS
  • Kathleen Curtiss             Teaching Assistant              from General Ed      to PPS
  • Sam Haldeman                           Teaching Assistant              from General Ed      to PPS
  • Kathryn Lippiello             Teaching Assistant              from PPS                              to General Ed

14) Approve the following Transportation Staff change in hours effective January 17, 2022, with no change in hourly rate:

Bus Aides:

  • Bisaillon, Natalie- Change from 4.25 hours daily to 4.75 hours daily
  • Gundlach, Russell- Change from 7 hours daily to 6.25 hours daily
  • Sweet, Elizabeth- Change from 4.25 hours daily to 3.25 hours daily
  • Thornton, Wendi- Change from 4.75 hours daily to 5.25 hours daily

Drivers:

  • Boniewski, Chet – Change from 5.5 hours daily to 5.75 hours daily
  • Boniewski, Tad- Change from 5.75 hours daily to 6 hours daily
  • Cremo, Lisa – Change from 5.25 hours daily to 6.25 hours daily

15) Approve the appointment of Andrew Swayne as Volunteer Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant (no stipend) for the remainder of the 2021-2022 winter sports season.

16) Approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

Routine Business

a.  Placements of Children with Disabilities

Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committees on Preschool Special Education and Special Education in their report dated 01/10/22.

b.  Treasurer’s Report – October 2021

President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Treasurer’s Reports.  (These reports are contained as Appendix R to these minutes).

c.  Budget Transfers:  December 2021

President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Budget Transfers.  (These reports are contained as Appendix S to these minutes).

d.  Minutes:

  • Regular Meeting November 8, 2021
  • Regular Meeting December 13, 2021

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Other Business

President Bucciferro informed the Board that he will be working with Superintendent Swartz on a retreat between the Board and Administration.

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the meeting be adjourned.

Roll Call

Ayes: 7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk