Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Monday, January 24, 2022
6:45 PM – Executive Session
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting – Remote Session – Watch video of 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.
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. Discussion: School Bus Proposition
6. Accept Second Fiscal Projection for 2021-2022
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Second Fiscal Projection for 2021-2022 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Variance Analysis and Fund Balance Projection, as submitted.
7. 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, dated December 20, 2021, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, as submitted, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement, as submitted.
8. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and Council 66 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and Council 66 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO regarding an incentive to all current FTE bus drivers for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Incentive for Substitute Bus Drivers
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022 regarding an incentive for each substitute bus driver who is employed by the District as of January 1, 2022 through the end of the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Accept and Establish the Barbara “Gege” Dykes Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to establish the Barbara “Gege” Dykes Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, as submitted.
11. Resolution: Accept and Establish the Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to establish the Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00, as submitted.
12. Resolution: Accept a Donation to be applied to the First National Bank of Scotia Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to accept the donation of $1,500.00 from First National Bank of Scotia to be applied to the First National Bank of Scotia Scholarship, as submitted.
13. Resolution: Accept a Donation to be applied to the Fred Fahey Memorial Scholarship
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to accept the donation of $100.00 from First National Bank of Scotia to be applied to the Fred Fahey Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.
14. Request to Establish a Leadership Club at the Middle School
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Leadership Club at the Middle School, as submitted.
15. Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
16. Approve Lowe’s Home Improvement and Home Depot Authorized Users
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of authorized users to charge at Lowe’s Home Improvement and Home Depot, as submitted.
17. Communications
a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth McKeone, Executive Secretary I (Fine Arts), effective c.o.b. January 5, 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 William-Robert Daniel Bull, Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary) and Bus Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. January 21, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jason DiCaprio, Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 21, 2022, in order to accept the position of Groundsman.
d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Wendy Lussier, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 28, 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 Patrick Collins, Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
18. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Blake Alois as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 12, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jason DiCaprio, Groundsman (District Wide), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective January 25, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $22.83/hour (Step 1), 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.
3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence of Holly Zarrelli, Speech Language Pathologist (Senior High School) from January 28, 2022 through April 10, 2022.
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the unpaid leave of absence of Elizabeth Pasinella, Science Teacher (Middle School) from February 10, 2022 through May 26, 2022.
5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Julie Myers as 2021-2022 Middle School Ski Club Chaperone with no stipend.
6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted.
19. Routine Business
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
Payroll Warrants
- #35 12/17/2021 $1,180,129.12
- #36 12/30/2021 $1,237,102.95
- #39 1/14/2022 $1,082,067.58
Check Warrants
- A-34 12/17/2021 $934,975.56
- H-5 12/17/2021 $75,687.00
- A-37 1/7/2022 $1,049,034.99
- A-38 1/21/2022 $731,526.04
- H-6 1/21/2022 $110,103.00
20. Other Business
21. 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 24, 2022.
President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:47 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 K. Talbot, 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 6:47 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 turned the floor over to Tangible Developments who gave an update to the Board on the surveys that had gone out, as well as on the focus groups that had been held. They are moving into Part 2, which will include parents, students and the community.
Discussion: School Bus Proposition
School Business Manager Giaquinto discussed the school bus proposition with the Board. He explained how many and what type of buses we would like to purchase and also explained that we will not be trading in our old buses, but would like to sell them at auction. He will provide more information on the auction details at the next meeting. (This information is included as Appendix A to these minutes).
Accept Second Fiscal Projection for 2021-2022
MOVED by H. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education accept the Second Fiscal Projection for 2021-2022 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Variance Analysis and Fund Balance Projection, as submitted. (This report is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association.
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement, dated December 20, 2021, between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, as submitted, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and Council 66 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and Council 66 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO regarding an incentive to all current FTE bus drivers for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution: Incentive for Substitute Bus Drivers
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot hat the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022 regarding an incentive for each substitute bus driver who is employed by the District as of January 1, 2022 through the end of the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E 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 two items:
Resolution: Accept and Establish the Barbara “Gege” Dykes Memorial Scholarship
Approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to establish the Barbara “Gege” Dykes Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
Resolution: Accept and Establish the Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
Approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to establish the Glenville Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education accept/approve the following two items:
Resolution: Accept a Donation to be applied to the First National Bank of Scotia Scholarship
Approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to accept the donation of $1,500.00 from First National Bank of Scotia to be applied to the First National Bank of Scotia Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
Resolution: Accept a Donation to be applied to the Fred Fahey Memorial Scholarship
Approve the Resolution, dated January 24, 2022, to accept the donation of $100.00 from First National Bank of Scotia to be applied to the Fred Fahey Memorial Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Request to Establish a Leadership Club at the Middle School
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Leadership Club at the Middle School, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Massaro that the Board of Education approve the revised list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approve Lowe’s Home Improvement and Home Depot Authorized Users
MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Feinberg, that the Board of Education approve the revised list of authorized users to charge at Lowe’s Home Improvement and Home Depot, as submitted. (These lists are contained as Appendix L 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 Elizabeth McKeone, Executive Secretary I (Fine Arts), effective c.o.b. January 5, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of William-Robert Daniel Bull, Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary) and Bus Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. January 21, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Jason DiCaprio, Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 21, 2022, in order to accept the position of Groundsman. (This letter is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Wendy Lussier, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 28, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Patrick Collins, Technology Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the appointment of Blake Alois as Permanent Building Substitute (District Wide), effective January 12, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $200.00 per day worked.
2) Approve the appointment of Jason DiCaprio, Groundsman (District Wide), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective January 25, 2022, with the 2021-2022 salary to be at the rate of $22.83/hour (Step 1), 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.
3) Approve the unpaid leave of absence of Holly Zarrelli, Speech Language Pathologist (Senior High School) from January 28, 2022 through April 10, 2022.
4) Approve the unpaid leave of absence of Elizabeth Pasinella, Science Teacher (Middle School) from February 10, 2022 through May 26, 2022.
5) Approve Julie Myers as 2021-2022 Middle School Ski Club Chaperone with no stipend.
6) Approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix R 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 01/24/22.
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
Payroll Warrants
- #35 12/17/2021 $1,180,129.12
- #36 12/30/2021 $1,237,102.95
- #39 1/14/2022 $1,082,067.58
Check Warrants
- A-34 12/17/2021 $934,975.56
- H-5 12/17/2021 $75,687.00
- A-37 1/7/2022 $1,049,034.99
- A-38 1/21/2022 $731,526.04
- H-6 1/21/2022 $110,103.00
President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions. (These reports are contained as Appendix S to these minutes).
Other Business
None
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
None
MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the meeting be adjourned.
Roll Call
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk