June 27 Board of Education Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Monday, June 27, 2022

  • 6:15 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
  • 7:00 PM – Open Session

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, Feinberg, Frederick, Massaro, 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. Superintendent’s Comments – (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools) 1.   Recognition of Daniel Feinberg, Board Member and Robert Hanlon, Communication Specialist

5.     Presentation: SRO Update – Chief Janik and Officer Arreola

6.     Presentation: Building Project – SEI Design Group

7.    Resolution: Authorize the Issuance of Serial General Obligation Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of Three Buses

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 13, 2022, authorizing the issuance of serial general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of three (3) 72- passenger school buses approved at the May 17 District election, as submitted.

8.    Approve Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the second year of the five-year Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.

9.    Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated June 23, 2022, regarding the decrease in the other unclassified revenue balance (A27700) by $26,513.00 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $26,513.00, as submitted.

10.    Resolution: Adopt Settlement Agreement in Due Process Complaint

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution of all claims raised in the Due Process Complaint dated May 5, 2022, as submitted.

11.      Resolution: Accept Donation from The Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc.

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the donation from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc., in the amount of $536.11, to be used toward the Summer Reading Program and/or the One School One Book Program, as submitted.

12.    Approve Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and The Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia- Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees regarding allowing a “sick leave donation bank” for use by Alicia Guzzo, a District secretary, as submitted.

13.    Resolution: Emergency Application of An Appropriate Pesticide on Senior High and Middle School’s Athletic Fields and Surrounding Grounds

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia- Glenville Central School District’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Greener World Landscape Maintenance, L.L.C., to authorize and coordinate the emergency application of an appropriate pesticide or pesticides as defined by Environmental Conservation Law Section 33-0101 to abate the current unstable condition of the athletic fields and surrounding grounds and the Senior High and Middle Schools, as submitted.

14. Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Scotia- Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Plan, as submitted.

15. Approve the 2022-2023 Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.

16.    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 2022-2023 school year be held on July 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at the Middle School.

17.    Communications

a.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth MacHattie, Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 23, 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 Kristy Rosa, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted.

c.     Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kristina Shaw, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted.

d.      Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth Pasinella, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective July 2, 2022, with appreciation for her 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 Angela Cerrone as Secondary Summer School Assistant Principal, with the salary rate to be $6,000.00.

2)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kristy Rosa as 6th Grade ELA Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be $71,116 (Step 16 +M, +Credits). Ms. Rosa has Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

3)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Ashley Baldwin as Credit by Examination Summer Support Teacher – Geometry, during the dates of July 6, 2022 through August 19, 2022, up to 2 hours weekly, and additional 6 hours for check in with parents and academic head at the rate of $30.00/hour.

4)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Technology Specialist Co-Department Chairs for the 2022- 2023 school year:

  • Jan Tunison                     Stipend – $1,650.00
  • Brendan Swider              Stipend – $1,650.00

5)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments as Technology Specialists for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Elizabeth Fawcett  Senior High School  Stipend – $3,000.00
  • Jan Tunison  Middle School  Stipend – $3,000.00
  • Deb Byrne  Glendaal Elementary  Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Brett Campbell  Glen-Worden Elementary  Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Jeff Denney  Lincoln Elementary  Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Brendan Swider  Sacandaga Elementary  Stipend – $2,000.00

6)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of individuals for 2022-2023 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 5, 2022 through August 26, 2022:

  • Gretchen Bonk
  • Jake Carusone
  • Nancy Cooper
  • Brian Freihofer
  • Morgan Luke
  • Kevin Malone
  • Matthew Malone
  • Alex Thompson*

*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.

7)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Candi Bordell for up to 4 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service as NYSITELL Administration and ENL Initial Identification.

8)    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Holly Zarrelli for up to 2 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service for Summer Evaluations.

9)  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.

10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rachel Frederick for TCIS Summer Training, up to 120 hours, at the rate of $18.57/hour.

11) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lori Sammons for Special Education Summer Tutoring, up to 25 hours, at the rate of $28.00/hour.

12) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for the 2022 Extended School Year Program as Special Education Substitute Teachers, at the rate of $120.99/day:

  • Katie Dimichino
  • Elaine Geniti
  • Katie Hunter
  • Kristy Rosa

13) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Michelle Poe as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be $41,600, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.

14) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the additional 2022 Secondary Summer School Staff List, as submitted:

a. Secondary Summer School appointments
b. Secondary Summer School appointments

15) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of appointments for the 2022 Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted.

16) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the list of Transportation substitutes for 2022 Summer School, as submitted.

17) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of additional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Substitute Buildings & Grounds – Jesse DeLong
  • Substitute Clerical – Eileen Ottery

19.  Routine Business

a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities

b.    Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception

Payroll Warrants

  • #63  5/20/22  $1,247,633.28
  • #65  6/03/22  $1,035,260.81

Check Warrants

  • A-59  5/06/22  $1,284,450.52
  • A-60  5/20/22  $1,022,048.77
  • H-9  5/20/22  $298,117.75
  • A-64  6/03/22  $1,275,894.90
  • H-10  6/03/22  $8,794.71

20.   Other Business

21.  Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

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.

Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School, in said district on June 27, 2022.

President Bucciferro called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.

Present:  Bucciferro, Carbone, Feinberg, Frederick, H. Talbot, K. Talbot, Superintendent Swartz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Swain, Business Manager Giaquinto

Absent:   Massaro

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to litigation.

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:06 p.m.

District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.

Pledge of Allegiance

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

Presentation:  SRO Update – Chief Janik and Officer Arreola

Officer Arreola gave a presentation to the Board regarding her role as the District SRO.  She explained what an SRO does and related some of the issues she has handled this past year.  She reported that the feedback from staff and students has been very positive since she started.

Presentation: Building Project – SEI Design Group

Alistair Atchinson, SEI Design Group and Jack Tateo, of BA Construction, gave an update to the Board on the building project.  They reported that the project is in very good shape and on schedule for the work to be completed as expected.

Resolution:  Authorize the Issuance of Serial General Obligation Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of Three Buses

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 13, 2022, authorizing the issuance of serial general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $385,000 to finance the purchase of three (3) 72-passenger school buses approved at the May 17 District election, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education approve the second year of the five-year Shared Services Bus Maintenance Agreement with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated June 23, 2022, regarding the decrease in the other unclassified revenue balance (A27700) by $26,513.00 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $26,513.00, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Adopt Settlement Agreement in Due Process Complaint

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution of all claims raised in the Due Process Complaint dated May 5, 2022, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Accept Donation from The Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc.

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education accept the donation from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region, Inc., in the amount of $536.11, to be used toward the Summer Reading Program and/or the One School One Book Program, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and The Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees

MOVED by Feinberg, SECONDED by H. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Administrators’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Teaching Assistants’ Unit, Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Unit, Scotia-Glenville Teachers’ Association Aides and Monitors Unit, Scotia-Glenville School Employees Local 766, and All Management Confidential Employees regarding allowing a “sick leave donation bank” for use by Alicia Guzzo, a District secretary, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Resolution:  Emergency Application of An Appropriate Pesticide on Senior High and Middle School’s Athletic Fields and Surrounding Grounds

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Greener World Landscape Maintenance, L.L.C., to authorize and coordinate the emergency application of an appropriate pesticide or pesticides as defined by Environmental Conservation Law Section 33-0101 to abate the current unstable condition of the athletic fields and surrounding grounds and the Senior High and Middle Schools, as submitted.  (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for   2022-2023

MOVED by Carbone, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Professional Development Plan for 2022-2023, and further authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Plan, as submitted.  (This plan is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Approve the 2022-2023 Agreement by and between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services

MOVED by Frederick, SECONDED by K. Talbot, that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and OrthoNY for Athletic Training Services for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.  (This agreement is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

Resolution:  Annual Organizational Meeting

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by H. Talbot, 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 2022-2023 school year be held on July 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at the Middle School.

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

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 MacHattie, Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

b.      Accept the letter of resignation of Kristy Rosa, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2022, to accept an open position at the Middle School, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

c.      Accept the letter of resignation of Kristina Shaw, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

d.      Accept the letter of resignation of Elizabeth Pasinella, Special Education Teacher (Middle School), effective July 2, 2022, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.  (This letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

Report of Superintendent

a.  Staffing

1)    Approve the appointment of Angela Cerrone as Secondary Summer School Assistant Principal, with the salary rate to be $6,000.00.

2)    Approve the probationary appointment of Kristy Rosa as 6th Grade ELA Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, with the 2022-2023 salary to be $71,116 (Step 16 +M, +Credits).  Ms. Rosa has Professional certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

3)    Approve Ashley Baldwin as Credit by Examination Summer Support Teacher – Geometry, during the dates of July 6, 2022 through August 19, 2022, up to 2 hours weekly, and additional 6 hours for check in with parents and academic head at the rate of $30.00/hour.

4)    Approve the following individuals as Technology Specialist Co-Department Chairs for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Jan Tunison                            Stipend – $1,650.00
  • Brendan Swider                               Stipend – $1,650.00

5)    Approve the following supplemental appointments as Technology Specialists for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Elizabeth Fawcett    Senior High School      Stipend – $3,000.00
  • Jan Tunison    Middle School     Stipend – $3,000.00
  • Deb Byrne   Glendaal Elementary    Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Brett Campbell    Glen-Worden Elementary  Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Jeff Denney   Lincoln Elementary   Stipend – $2,000.00
  • Brendan Swider   Sacandaga Elementary       Stipend – $2,000.00

6)    Approve the revised list of individuals for 2022-2023 Seasonal Supplemental Help (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, with the 2022-2023 salary rate to be in accordance with the current Local 766 contract, for the period of July 5, 2022 through August 26, 2022:

  • Gretchen Bonk
  • Jake Carusone
  • Nancy Cooper
  • Brian Freihofer
  • Morgan Luke
  • Kevin Malone
  • Matthew Malone
  • Alex Thompson*

*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.

7)    Approve Candi Bordell for up to 4 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service as NYSITELL Administration and ENL Initial Identification.

8)    Approve Holly Zarrelli for up to 2 summer days at 1/200th of her 2021-2022 annual salary for each full day of service for Summer Evaluations.

9)    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 N to these minutes).

10) Approve the appointment of Rachel Frederick for TCIS Summer Training, up to 120 hours, at the rate of $18.57/hour.

11) Approve the appointment of Lori Sammons for Special Education Summer Tutoring, up to 25 hours, at the rate of $28.00/hour.

12) Approve the following individuals for the 2022 Extended School Year Program as Special Education Substitute Teachers, at the rate of $120.99/day:

  • Katie Dimichino
  • Elaine Geniti
  • Katie Hunter
  • Kristy Rosa

13) Approve the provisional appointment of Michelle Poe as Transportation Assistant (Transportation Department), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2022, with 2022-2023 salary to be $41,600, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 12-month.

14) Approve the revised lists for the 2022 Secondary Summer School Staff, as submitted.  (These lists are contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

15) Approve the list of appointments for the 2022 Summer Transportation Staff, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).

16) Approve the list of Transportation substitutes for 2022 Summer School, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).

17) Approve the following list of additional substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Substitute Buildings & Grounds – Jesse DeLong
  • Substitute Clerical – Eileen Ottery

18) Approve the following individuals for supplemental appointments of Intramural Activities for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Anne Ashcraft                      Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour
  • Mallory Williams       Lincoln Elementary             $22.51/hour

Routine Business

a.    Placement 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 June 27, 2022.

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

b.    Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception

Payroll Warrants

  • #63  5/20/22  $1,247,633.28
  • #65  6/03/22  $1,035,260.81

Check Warrants

  • A-59  5/06/22  $1,284,450.52
  • A-60  5/20/22  $1,022,048.77
  • H-9  5/20/22  $298,117.75
  • A-64  6/03/22  $1,275,894.90
  • H-10  6/03/22  $8,794.71

President Bucciferro noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exception.  (These reports are contained as Appendix R to these minutes).

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

Recognition of Daniel Feinberg

President Bucciferro thanked Mr. Feinberg for his years of service on the Board.

Other Business

None

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

None

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

Roll Call

Ayes: 6

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk