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

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AGENDA

1. Roll Call: Boucher Furnish, Carbone, Massaro, Orr, Singh, H. Talbot, K. Talbot

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for Board of Education Meeting

   In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time at 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: Chartwells Annual Food Service Program – Review of 2023-2024 Program and Overview of Changes for 2024-2025 (Jim Bigley – H.M.B. Consultants)

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

6. Approve the Extension of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Food Service Contract with Chartwells School Dining Services for 2024-2025

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extension of the Food Service Contract with Chartwells School Dining Services for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.

7. Approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Richard Wiesen as Consultant

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year by and between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Richard Wiesen as Consultant, as submitted.

8. Approve the Agreement for Construction Management Services By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Tateo CM Consulting LLC

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Project Construction Management Services by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Tateo CM Consulting LLC, as submitted.

9. Approve the Agreements By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Acture Solutions for Cybersecurity Managed Services and for the Smart Hands Supplement

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year by and between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Acture Solutions for Cybersecurity Managed Services and for the Smart Hands Supplement, as submitted.

10. Approve Revision to Medicaid Audit Corrective Action Plan

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Corrective Action Plan for the Medicaid Audit previously approved on May 22, 2023, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Annual Organizational Meeting

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following Resolution: Resolved, that the Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2024-2025 school year be held on July 8, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at the Middle School.

12. Resolution: Authorize the Acquisition of School Buses and Authorize the Issuance of Serial Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $329,000 for the Acquisition of Three 30-Passenger School Buses

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 24, 2024, authorizing the acquisition of three school buses and authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $329,000, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Authorize the Finance for Construction of Improvements to and Reconstruction of Various District Buildings, Facilities and Sites and Authorize the Issuance of Serial Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $12,500,000 for said Improvements and Reconstruction

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 24, 2024, authorizing the construction of improvements to and reconstruction of various district buildings, facilities and sites, the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery, and apparatus and authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,500,000, as submitted.

14. Resolution: Authorize the Acquisition of Electric School Buses and Authorize the Issuance of Serial Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $1,000,000 for the Acquisition of Electric School Buses

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 24, 2024, authorizing the acquisition of electric school buses and authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000, as submitted.

15. Resolution: Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 24, 2024, appropriating $11,488.62 from the tax certiorari reserve for the claims and authorizing the increase in the general fund appropriation account A1964.400-01 to increase the account to $18,637.56 for the claim settled for the 2022 and 2023 tax years, as submitted.

16. Resolution: Approve Addendum #1 to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Contract

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Addendum #1, dated July 1, 2024, to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction’s contract, as submitted.

17. Resolution: Appoint Interim Administrator for the District

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution to appoint Jill Bush, per diem Interim Administrator for the District, commencing July 1, 2024, in accordance with the agreement dated July 1, 2024, as submitted and authorize the President of the board to execute the same.

18. Approve Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville Secretarial 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 Secretarial Association regarding a stipend for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $5,000.00 for Sharon Riggi, Executive Secretary II (District Office), in recognition of administrative responsibility as Registrar, as submitted.

19. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation to be Applied to the Doug McManus Scholarship Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 14, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a gift and donation of $1,100.00 from Barbara and James McManus to be applied to the Doug McManus Scholarship, as submitted.

20. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation to be Applied to the Scotia-Glenville Nurses Scholarship Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 14, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a gift and donation gathered from a district fundraiser of $532.21 to be applied to the Scotia-Glenville Nurses Scholarship, as submitted.

21. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Dylan Unser, Cleaner – Second Shift (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. July 3, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Melissa Lynch, Teaching Assistant (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

22. Report of Superintendent

    1. Tenure Recommendations

       1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Laura Daley, professionally certified in Literacy, Birth-Grade 6, be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective September 27, 2024.
       2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Malgorzata Kelly, professionally certified in French, be granted tenure as a Language other than English Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Christina Klejsmyt, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level III certificate, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2024.
       4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Mackenzie Lacross-Bressette, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level III certificate, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2024.
       5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Kevin McCann, with initial certification in Social Studies 7-12, be granted tenure as a Social Studies Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Melissa Paratore, professionally certified in Literacy (Birth-Grade 6), be granted tenure as a Remedial Reading Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Shayna Rosa, professionally certified in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), be granted tenure as an Elementary Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       8. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That Akra Scott, professionally certified in Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6), be granted tenure as a Special Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Lindsay Seager, permanently certified as a School Psychologist, be granted tenure as Psychologist, effective September 27, 2024.
       10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Heather Swiecicki, permanently certified in Special Education, be granted tenure as a Special Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Amanda Walter, professionally certified in Mathematics 7-12, be granted tenure as a Math Teacher, effective September 1, 2024.
       12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That Dana Zeppieri, permanently certified as a School Counselor, be granted tenure as a Guidance Counselor, effective December 6, 2024.

    2. Staffing

       1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Jacqueline Cubano as Social Worker (Middle School/Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $66,889 (Step 12 + M + Social Work Stipend). Ms. Cubano is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
       2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Jaclyn Long as Biology Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $58,467 (Step 8 +M).
       3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kolton Heft as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with the 2024- 2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.85/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week.
       4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of employees for summer days at 1/200th of their 2023-2024 annual salary for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.
       5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of employees for summer curriculum work at the rate of $210.00/day for Teachers and $143.00/day for Teaching Assistants for each full day of service this summer, as submitted.
       6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Meghan Murphy and Kyra Fragale as Tutors at the rate of $28.00/hour.
       7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of hourly rate for Megan Carroll as Teacher for 2024 Learning Leaps from$33.26 (Step 1) to $38.36 (Step 4).
       8. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of hourly rate for Sarah Hunt as Teacher for 2024 ESY Program from$36.65 (Step 3) to $38.36 (Step 4).
       9. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hourly rate for the following individuals involved in 2024 ESY Program:Jamie Schaffer – Teaching Assistant from $18.43 to $18.53 Rachel Frederick – Sub-Teaching Assistant from $20.13 to $20.23 Melinda Kinney – Sub-Teaching Assistant from $20.13 to $20.23 Sheryl Borwick – Sub-Teaching Assistant from $24.34 to $25.14 Ellen Baxter – Teacher Aide from $15.05 to $15.45
       10. Superintendent’  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Stephanie Cook (Scotia-Glenville Teaching Assistant) as 2024 Learning Leaps Teaching Assistant Substitute, with a rate of $19.79.
       11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Debbie LaFleche as 2024 ESY Program and Learning Leaps Substitute Typist, with a rate of $16.55/hour.
       12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Nora Edgar as a Student Worker, effective April 1, 2024, with the 2023-2024 rate of$15.00/hour.
       13. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Jill Busman as District Clerk with a stipend of $5,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, effective August 1, 2024.
       14. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Kenna Collins for the civil service promotional appointment of Senior Payroll Audit Clerk (District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective August 1, 2024 with an increase of $5,000 (prorated) to the approved 2024-2025 annual salary.
       15. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase of duties and responsibilities for Christine Carusone as Deputy Treasurer, effective August 1, 2024, with an increase of $5,000 (prorated) to her 2024-2025 annual salary.
       16. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Janet Neary as Substitute Managerial Confidential Human Resource Specialist (Districtwide), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $23.00/hour.
       17. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of hourly rate for Dennis Cooper as Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds) from $31.40 (Step 1 + longevity) to $34.98 (Step 3 + longevity).
       18. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sean Bouton as Maintenance Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2024, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $28.66/hour (Step 1), 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.
       19. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of hourly rate for Henry (Hank) Brown as Bus Driver/Mechanic (Transportation Department) from $27.92/hour (Step 3) to $28.12/hour (Step 3 + longevity), effective June 3, 2024.
       20. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals for 2024-2025 Seasonal Supplemental Help (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, for the period of July 8, 2024 through August 23, 2024:Gretchen Bonk Nancy Cooper Matthew Malone Athena Ladd Lois Hendrickson Nathaniel Perkins – Substitute Jesse Delong – Substitute
       21. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted.
       22. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for 2024-2025 Fall sports coaching appointments:
           

           Cheer Varsity	Kristin Roddy	Step 5	$3,102
           Volunteer	Sophia Iwan	Step 0	-0-
           Cross Country Varsity	James Krogh	Step 10	$3,914

           Field Hockey Varsity	Angelo Malone	Step 2	$3,223
           Football Varsity Head Coach	Robert Leto	Step 10	$6,604
           Varsity Assistant	Colton Barber	Step 2	$3,481
           Varsity Assistant	Jason Kritz	Step 5	$4,787
           Junior Varsity	John Striffler	Step 10	$5,283
           Modified	John Ritter	Step 5	$4,486
           Golf Varsity	Brett Daley	Step 5	$2,770
           Boys’ Soccer Varsity	Steve Gerke	Step 5	$5,152
           Modified	Lynne Bower	Step 5	$3,866
           Girls’ Soccer Varsity	Margaret Healy	Step 5	$5,152
           Junior Varsity	Julie Myers	Step 5	$4,121
           Modified	Macee Maddock	Step 2	$2,813
           Girls’ Swimming

           Varsity Sean Headwell .5 BHBL Dollar Figure – TBA

           Girls’ Tennis Varsity	Geoff Olson	Step 10	$3,180
           Volunteer	Jacob Hardy	Step 0	-0-
           Volleyball Varsity	Lisa Strohmayer	Step 5	$3,878

23. Routine Business

    1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
    2. Treasurer’s Report – May 2024
    3. Budget Transfers – May 2024
    4. Minutes – June 10, 2024

24. Other Business

25. ‌Hearing/Privilege of the Floor for Board of Education Meeting

In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time at 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.