July 25 Board of Education Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, July 25, 2022

  • 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

Middle School Cafeteria

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, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
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.  Presentation – Current and Future Enrollment for Scotia-Glenville Central School District – Steven Zautner, Enrollment Consultant

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

6.  Discussion: Board of Education Goals for 2022-2023, as submitted.

7. Resolution: Set 2022-2023 – School Tax Rate and Tax Rate Analysis

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, approving the 2022-2022 tax levy, as submitted

8. Approval of 2022-2023 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2022-2023 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.

9. Approval of Final AS-7 Contract for 2021-2022 BOCES Services and Preliminary AS- 7 Contract for 2022-2023

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the final AS-7 Contract for 2021-2022 BOCES Services and the Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2022-2023 BOCES Services, as submitted.

10. Adopt 2022-2023 School Breakfast and Lunch Meal Price List

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 Food Service Price List, effective September 1, 2022, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Continuation of the Existing Ice Hockey Program Merger

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Mohonasen, Guilderland, Schalmont and Voorheesville School Districts for an interscholastic Ice Hockey team for the mutual benefit of all five districts, as submitted.

12.  Resolution:   Continuation of the Existing Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swim Program Merger

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for an interscholastic Boys’ and Girls’ Swim program, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Continuation of the Existing Wrestling Program Merger

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Galway Central School District for an interscholastic Wrestling program, as submitted.

14.  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 authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Elizabeth Foley in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.

15.   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 authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Lindsay Seager in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.

16.   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 authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Amber Turner in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.

17.   Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit

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 Teaching Assistant’s Unit regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Rachel Frederick in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.

18.   Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association for School Aides and Monitors Unit

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 for School Aides and Monitors Unit regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Kimberly Beck in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.

19. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association

Superintendent’ Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2022-2023 school year, in the amount of $8,000.00 for Jane Taber, Senior Stenographer (Senior High School), in recognition of duties assumed providing district-wide technical support for the NutriKids system and overseeing a scheduled audit for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.  Communications

a.     Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ashlye Cheely, Speech Pathologist (Glendaal Elementary), effective July 20, 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 Benjamin Tunison, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

21.   Report of Superintendent

a.    Staffing

1)      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the voluntary change in assignment of Debra Lewis from Kindergarten (Glendaal Elementary) to 1st Grade Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary for 2022-2023.

2)      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the voluntary change in assignment of Shayna Weiss-Perea from 3rd Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden) to a LOA 1st Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary for 2022-2023.

3)      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Jacob Hardy as 1.0 FTE Health Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $49,419.00 (Step 4 +M). Mr. Hardy has Provisional Certification in Health Education (K-12).

4)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sarah DeLorenzo as 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $49,419.00 (Step 4 +M). Ms. DeLorenzo has Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).

5)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Cheryl Reed as 1.0 FTE Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $56,935.00 (Step 8 +M). Ms. Reed has Initial Certification in Mathematics (Grades 7-12).

6)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Winnie Valachovic as Co-teacher Planning Grade 3.

7)  Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.

8)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Daniel Carter as APEX Supervising Teacher for the APEX Summer School 2022 Credit Recovery Program.

9)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the Mary Schmidt, APEX Supervising Teacher, for the APEX Summer School 2022 Credit Recovery Program for the period of July 6, 2022 through August 17, 2022, for 2 hours/day, up to 25 days, at the rate of $25.00/hour (total salary $1,250.00)

10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of 2022-2023 Fall sports coaching appointments

Cheer
Volunteer   Kristin Roddy    Step 0   -0-

Cross Country
Modified   Mallory Williams   Step 5   $2,451

Field Hockey
Modified  OPEN

Football
Varsity Assistant   Niall Howard  Step 5   $4,727
Varsity Volunteer  Colton Barber*   Step 0   -0-
Varsity Volunteer   Jason Coons   Step 0   -0-
JV Assistant  John Striffler   Step 10   $4,953
Modified Head   Jason Kritz   Step 5   $4,431
Modified Asst.   James Saburro   Step 3   $3,420
Modified Volunteer Joseph Laviolette* Step  0  -0-

Boys’ Soccer
Modified                     OPEN

Girls’ Soccer
Modified                     OPEN

Swim
Varsity     Sean Headwell     ½ of salary with BHBL            PO-$3,283.00

Volleyball
Modified   Jamie Semerad        Step 4      $2,680

*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 attached list of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.

12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a one-year leave appointment of Jessica Palden as 1.0 FTE French Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $73,684 (Step 17 +M). Ms. Palden has Permanent Certification in French.

22.    Routine Business

a.   Placements of Children with Disabilities

b.  Treasurer’s Report –April 2022, May 2022 and June 2022

23.    Other Business

24.   Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

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.

Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School, in said district on July 25, 2022.

President Talbot called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Present:  Carbone, Frederick, Massaro, Orr, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz,  Business Manager Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong

Absent:   Bucciferro

Pledge of Allegiance

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

Annette Trapini spoke to the Board about diversity, student mental health and the BARR program

being used at North Colonie School District.

Presentation – Current and Future Enrollment for Scotia-Glenville Central School District – Steven Zautner, Enrollment Consultant

Steve Zautner gave a presentation to the board on current and future enrollment based upon a study he did for the district.  He summarized his report by explaining that overall, Scotia has had a significant drop in enrollment since the 2012 school year.

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

Superintendent Swartz discussed the Viaport Aquarium field trip taken by the Learning Leaps classes at Sacandaga’s summer school program.

Discussion:  Board of Education Goals for 2022-2023

The Board discussed their board goals for 22-23 and all were in agreement they were satisfied with the goals they developed.  Ms. Carbone stated that she would like to see a report on board goals at each meeting where district reports are presented.

Resolution:  Set 2022-2023 – School Tax Rate and Tax Rate Analysis

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, approving the 2022-2022 tax levy, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approval of 2022-2023 Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education adopt the 2022-2023 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted.  (This schedule is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approval of Final AS-7 Contract for 2021-2022 BOCES Services and Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2022-2023

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the final AS-7 Contract for 2021-2022 BOCES Services and the Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2022-2023 BOCES Services, as submitted.  (This contract is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Adopt 2022-2023 School Breakfast and Lunch Meal Price List

MOVED by Massaro, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 Food Service Price List, effective September 1, 2022, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

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

Resolution:  Continuation of the Existing Ice Hockey Program Merger

Approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Mohonasen, Guilderland, Schalmont and Voorheesville School Districts for an interscholastic Ice Hockey team for the mutual benefit of all five districts, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

Resolution:  Continuation of the Existing Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swim Program Merger

Approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for an interscholastic Boys’ and Girls’ Swim program, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

Resolution:  Continuation of the Existing Wrestling Program Merger

Approve the resolution, dated July 25, 2022, authorizing the continuation of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District merger agreement for the 2022-2023 school year with the Galway Central School District for an interscholastic Wrestling program, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

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

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Elizabeth Foley in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Lindsay Seager in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Amber Turner in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistant’s Unit regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Rachel Frederick in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association for School Aides and Monitors Unit

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association for School Aides and Monitors Unit regarding the authorization of a $1,000 stipend be paid to Kimberly Beck in recognition of her duties performed as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainer for the period of September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix  L to these minutes).

Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2022-2023 school year, in the amount of $8,000.00 for Jane Taber, Senior Stenographer (Senior High School), in recognition of duties assumed providing district-wide technical support for the NutriKids system and overseeing a scheduled audit for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

(Mr. Frederick abstained on #17 only)

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

Communications

a.        Accept the letter of resignation of Ashlye Cheely, Speech Pathologist (Glendaal Elementary), effective July 20, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

b.        Accept the letter of resignation of Benjamin Tunison, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2022, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix  O to these minutes).

Report of Superintendent

a.          Staffing

1)    Approve the voluntary change in assignment of Debra Lewis from Kindergarten (Glendaal Elementary) to 1st Grade Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary for 2022-2023.

2)   Approve the voluntary change in assignment of Shayna Weiss-Perea from 3rd Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden) to a LOA 1st Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective September 1, 2022, with no change in salary for 2022-2023.

3)  Approve the probationary appointment of Jacob Hardy as 1.0 FTE Health Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $49,419.00 (Step 4 +M).  Mr. Hardy has Provisional Certification in Health Education (K-12).

4)  Approve the probationary appointment of Sarah DeLorenzo as 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $49,419.00 (Step 4 +M).  Ms. DeLorenzo has Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).

5)  Approve the probationary appointment of Cheryl Reed as 1.0 FTE Mathematics Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $56,935.00 (Step 8 +M).  Ms. Reed has Initial Certification in Mathematics (Grades 7-12).

6)  Rescind the appointment of Winnie Valachovic as Co-teacher Planning Grade 3.

7)  Approve the additional list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

8)  Rescind the appointment of Daniel Carter as APEX Supervising Teacher for the APEX Summer School 2022 Credit Recovery Program.

9)  Approve the appointment of the Mary Schmidt, APEX Supervising Teacher, for the APEX Summer School 2022 Credit Recovery Program for the period of July 6, 2022 through August 17, 2022, for 2 hours/day, up to 25 days, at the rate of $25.00/hour (total salary $1,250.00)

10)               Approve the list of 2022-2023 Fall sports coaching appointments

Cheer

  • Volunteer                                  Kristin Roddy                       Step 0               -0-

Cross Country

  • Modified                                    Mallory Williams     Step 5            $2,451

Field Hockey

  • Modified                                   OPEN

Football

  • Varsity Assistant                      Niall Howard                        Step 5            $4,727
  • Varsity Volunteer        Colton Barber*                   Step 0               -0-
  • Varsity Volunteer        Jason Coons             Step 0               -0-
  • JV Assistant                               John Striffler            Step 10                      $4,953
  • Modified Head             Jason Kritz                            Step 5            $4,431
  • Modified Asst.              James Saburro                    Step 3            $3,420
  • Modified Volunteer    Joseph Laviolette* Step 0               -0-

Boys’ Soccer

  • Modified                                   OPEN

Girls’ Soccer

  • Modified                                   OPEN

Swim

  • Varsity      Sean Headwell                     ½ of salary with BHBL                    PO-$3,283.00

Volleyball

  • Modified         Jamie Semerad                   Step 4            $2,680

*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 attached list of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

12)             Approve a one-year leave appointment of Jessica Palden as 1.0 FTE French Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $73,684 (Step 17 +M).  Ms. Palden has Permanent Certification in French.

Routine Business

a.          Placements of Children with Disabilities

Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-school Special Education in their reports dated July 25, 2022.

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

b.          Treasurer’s Report – April 2022, May 2022 and June 2022

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

Other Business

None

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

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

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk