January 13, 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

6:15 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. Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee  Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  6. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ 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 Teachers’ Association regarding the mutually agreeable resolution pertaining to additional compensation, in the amount of $269.28, for Patricia Zeman and Kayla Gatta, Teaching Assistants at the Senior High School, who were required to perform additional duties during the time period of September 5, 2024 through October 4, 2024, as submitted.

  7. Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2024-2025

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Non- Resident Student Tuition Rates, as established by SED, for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted, as follows:

    Regular Education

    • Grades K-6 $11,286 (down 2.2% from previous year)
    • Grades 7-12 $11,493 (up 21.26% from previous year)

      Charges for Students with Disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:

    • Grades K-6 $46,478 (up 2% from previous year)
    • Grades 7-12 $46,685 (up 7.3% from previous year)
  8. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from an Anonymous Person to the Music Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated December 30, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of musical instruments and supplies with an approximate value of $4,355.00 to the Scotia- Glenville Music Department from an anonymous community member, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from “Box Tops for Education Program” to Glendaal Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated January 9, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $20.70 to Glendaal Elementary School from the “Box Tops for Education Program”, as submitted.

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

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated December 12, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $413.04 to Glendaal Elementary School from the “Hannaford Helps Schools” Program, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Marcia Morrow and Debra Morrow Borden to the James B. Morrow Drama and Basketball Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated January 8, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $1,000 from Marcia Morrow and Debra Morrow Borden, to be applied equally to the James B. Morrow Drama and Basketball Scholarships, as submitted.

  12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Roger Murman to Scotia-Glenville Technology Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 30, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of materials and supplies with an approximate value of $2,972.60 to the Scotia-Glenville Technology Department, as submitted.

  13. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Kimberly Sullivan in care of the Palmer Family to Lincoln Elementary School in honor of Pat Wheeler

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 6, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Kimberly Sullivan (Palmer Family) in the amount of $1,000.00 to Lincoln Elementary School in honor or Pat Wheeler for student snacks, as submitted.

  14. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Thomas and Elaine Neiss to the Patsy Benny Scholarship Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 26, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Thomas and Elaine Neiss in the amount of $250.00 to be applied to the Patsy Benny Scholarship Fund, as submitted.

  15. Resolution: Establish The Scotia-Glenville Alumni Association Award

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated January 6, 2025, regarding establishing The Scotia-Glenville Alumni Association Award as submitted.

  16. Communications
  1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence for Lisa Cremo, Bus Driver (Transportation), effective January 3, 2025 through January 10, 2025.
  2. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resignation of Robert Ganley, Cleaner (High School), effective January 3, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district.
  3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept resignation of Amanda Wareing, Special Education Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 17, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Lisa Coppola, Special Education Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Christine DeCarlo, Fifth Grade Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Becky DiCaprio, Second Grade Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Louise Gundrum, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Kimberly Lavery, Kindergarten Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Katharine May, Second Grade Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Michael Parks, Business Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
  11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of John Striffler, Physical Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
  12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Mary Wisniewski, Teaching Assistant (Sacandaga Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  1. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as a long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective January 2, 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 Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Benjamin Tunison as a long-term Substitute Physical Education Teacher (Middle School), effective January 21, 2025 through on or about March 18, 2025, with the salary to be at the rate of $108.00 daily (day 1-20), and then on or about February 26, 2025, be appointed with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $46,315 (Step 1) prorated per day worked. Mr. Tunison is awaiting certification.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Janine O’Donnell as PPS Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective January 2, 2025 through January 1, 2029, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $19.58/hour (Step 3). Ms. O’Donnell has Teaching Assistant Level 1 certification.
      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment Praxcedes Williams, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective January 13, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.50/hour, 6.25 hours/day, plus 30 minutes per week for planning, 31.75 hours per week.
      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment for Dominga Callahan, Cleaner, from .5 Glen-Worden Elementary/.5 Glendaal Elementary to 1.0 Senior High School, effective January 13, 2025, with no change in salary.
      6. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Alexandria Koenke as a Student Teacher at the Middle School, effective January 22, 2025 through mid-March.
      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Isaac Langer as a Student Physical Education Teacher at the Middle School, effective March 10, 2025 through May 9, 2025.
      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following mentoring supplemental appointments for the 2024-2025 school year:Christina DarkAngelo-Wood Stipend – $500Karen Levandowski Stipend – $500
      9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve Ron Ashcraft as a High School Athletic Contest Chaperone for 2024- 2025, at the rate of $17.77/hour.
      10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments for the 2024-2025 school year with a stipend of $23.02/hour:Dance (Lincoln Elementary – 18 hours) Grades 3-5

        Melissa Paratore, Jennifer Perretta and Brooke Keith

        Maker Mornings (Lincoln Elementary – 11 hours) Grades K-5

        Lauren Capuano and Rachel Harrison

        Preparation for Lincoln Elementary Talent Show (15.5 hours) Grads K-5

        Elizabeth O’Neil, Rachel Ciotoli and Lauren Scavullo

        Various School Sport Activities (Lincoln Elementary – 90 hours) Grades K-5

        Jason Kritz and James Saburro

      11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of 2024-2025 Spring Sports coaching appointments:

        Baseball

        Varsity

        John Striffler

        Step 10

        $5,259

        Modified Volunteer Assistant

        Jeff Paolozzi

        Step 0

        -0-

        Junior Varsity

        Nick Schaub

        Step 4

        $3,439

        Modified

        Matt Loatman

        Step 3

        $2,900

        Lacrosse – Boys’

        Varsity

        Brett Campbell

        Step 10

        $6,115

        Junior Varsity Modified

        VACANT VACANT

        Lacrosse – Girls’

        Varsity

        VACANT

        Varsity Volunteer Assistant

        Kirsten Nichter

        Step 0

        -0-

        Junior Varsity

        Rachel Frederick

        Step 5

        $4,077

        Modified

        Britnie Paull 

        Step 3

        $2,896

        Softball

        Varsity

        Eric McNulty

        Step 10

        $5,259

        Junior Varsity

        Julie Myers

        Step 5

        $3,811

        Modified

        Jonas Disorbo

        Step 3

        $2,599

        Track & Field – Boys’ and Girls’

        Varsity

        Jim Krogh

        Step 10

        $5,993

        Varsity Assistant

        Ben Tunison

        Step 5

        $4,343

        Varsity Assistant

        Jason Ward

        Step 3

        $3,524

        Modified

        Sean Schreiner

        Step 10

        $4,196

        Modified

        John Ritter

        Step 5

        $3,878

        Unified

        Varsity Basketball & Cheer

        Ron Ashcraft

        $1,293

        Varsity Bowling

        Katelyn Aker

        $1,293
      12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Unified Sports Chaperones for the 2024-2025 school year, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts:David Aldi Joyce Semerad Andrew Swayne Katrina Vedder
      13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals with their involvement in the High School Spring Musical:

        Carolyn Frantz*

        Choreographer

        No Stipend

        Elizabeth Sherwood Mack*

        Assistant Director

        No Stipend

        John Prylo

        Spring Orchestra Director

        $326.22

        Adrienne Sherman*

        Spring Stage Producer

        No Stipend

        *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

      14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
  2. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting – December 9, 2024
    3. Budget Transfers – November 2024
    4. Treasurer’s Report – November 2024
  3. Other Business
    1. Health and Safety Meeting Minutes: December 11, 2024
  4. 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.