July 22, 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

7:00 PM – Regular Meeting (click link for meeting minutes)

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)
    • Discuss Board of Education Goals for 2024-2025
    • Discuss Board Presentation Schedule for 2024-2025
  5. Approval of Final AS-7 Contract for 2023-2024 BOCES Services and Preliminary AS- 7 Contract for 2024-2025

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the final AS-7 Contract for 2023-2024 BOCES Services and the Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2024-2025 BOCES Services, as submitted.

  6. Adopt 2024-2025 School Breakfast and Lunch Meal Price List

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 Food Service Price List, effective September 1, 2024, as submitted.

  7. Approve the Agreement By and Between the Town of Glenville and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for School District Resource Officer

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the new agreement for the School District Resource Officer for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, on all days that school is in session for the students with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, as submitted [SRO agreement].

  8. Approve the Continuation of the Existing Ice Hockey Program Merger

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreement for the continuation of the interscholastic Ice Hockey team for the 2024-2025 school year between Scotia-Glenville, Mohonasen, Guilderland, Schalmont and Voorheesville School Districts for the mutual benefit of all five districts, as submitted.

  9. Approve the Continuation of the Existing Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swim Program Merger

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreement for the continuation of the interscholastic Boys’ and Girls’ Swim program for the 2024-2025 school year between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Burnt Hill-Ballston Lake Central School District, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Set 2024-2025 School Tax Rate and Tax Rate Analysis

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated July 22, 2024, approving the 2024-2025 tax levy, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Gene Charboneau to the Fine Arts Department

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 18, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of a Cecilio full-size cello with bag and bow, with an approximate value of $200.00, to the Fine Arts Department from Gene Charboneau, as submitted.

  12. Request for Overnight Field Trip – French Travel Club to Montreal, Canada – May 22, 2025 – May 23, 2025

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight field trip of the French Travel Club members and chaperones to Montreal, Canada May 22 to May 23, 2025, with no cost to the district, as submitted.

  13. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Nick Brewer, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. July 15, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district.
    2. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Kathryn Pellett, Business Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Mallory Williams, Reading Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  14. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education grant the Superintendent the authority to hire staff between August 13, 2024 through September 8, 2024, with such hiring to be within the approved district-wide staffing, with Board ratification to be taken at its regular meeting on September 9, 2024.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Kolton Heft as Substitute Teaching Assistant/Teacher Aide for the 2024 ESY Program effective July 22, 2024 through August 16, 2024.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Betsy Williams as Substitute Nurse for the 2024 ESY Program effective July 22, 2024 through August 16, 2024.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Erin Daley, Typist (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2024, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $16.55/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months.
    5. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the permanent appointment of Desire Ramos, Accounts Payable/Assistant Payroll (District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective August 1, 2024, with no change in 2024-2025 salary.
    6. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Bobbie DeLong as Substitute Managerial Confidential (Districtwide), effective August 2, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the rate of pay to be the 2024- 2025 hourly rate.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education to approve the appointment of Michelle VanWoeart as Substitute Executive Secretary I for up to 10 summer workdays (Middle School Guidance Office), effective July 8, 2024 through August 30, 2024, with the rate of pay of $19.97/hour.
    8. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers, $143.00/day for Teaching Assistants, and the 2023-2024 hourly rate for Teacher Aides, for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.
    9. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the addition of Matthew Hubbell and Michele Doane as authorized users of purchasing cards for Home Depot.
    10. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as 2024-2025 Substitutes (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2024-2025 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract: Ron Brooks, Mark Cary IV, Greg Petricca, Rich Wiesen
    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Kaitlyn DeLong as Clerical Substitute (Districtwide), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour.
    12. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2024 fall coaching appointment:

    Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer Colton Jaquith Step 2 $2,998

  15. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:Payroll Warrants

      #64

      05/24/2024

      $ 1,318,656.33

      #70

      06/21/2024

      $ 3,548,748.75

      #71

      06/28/2024

      $ 214,939.61

      Check Warrants

      A-58

      05/10/2024

      $ 14,689.50

      H-12

      05/10/2024

      $ 6,660.00

      A-60

      05/10/2024

      $ 748,107.64

      A-61

      05/10/2024

      $ 0.00

      A-62

      05/24/2024

      $1,299,380.01

      A-63

      05/24/2024

      $ 38,480.50

      H-13

      05/24/2024

      $ 1,500.00

      A-66

      06/07/2024

      $ 877,419.11

      A-69

      06/21/2024

      $ 664,135.44

      A-72

      06/28/2024

      $ 747,280.15

      H-14

      06/28/2024

      $ 91,051.56

    3. Minutes: July 8, 2024 Annual Organizational Meeting; July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
    4. Treasurer’s Report: June 30, 2024
  16. Other Business
  17. 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.