March 10, 2025 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

6:30 PM – To Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session if Necessary
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

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. Budget Discussion: 2025-2026 Budget Work Session – Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools
  5. Discussion: Student Board Member – Rick Arket, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
  6. Reports/Update:  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee
    • Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  7. Approve the Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Michael Leonard as Consultant

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for the period of March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 by and between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Michael Leonard as Consultant, as submitted.

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

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the Scotia-Glenville Secretarial Association regarding a stipend of $1,083.00 for Alexis Shaffer, a member of the SGSA, for the period of March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, in recognition of duties assumed to ensure the District’s compliance and accurate reporting of Medicaid claims information, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from the Glendaal Elementary School PTA

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated March 10, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $4,359.83 to Glendaal Elementary School, to be use d for Arts in Education Programs from Glendaal Elementary School PTA, as submitted.

  10. Review and Adopt the 2025-2026 School Calendar

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2025-2026 school calendar, as submitted.

  11. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Joanne Krazit, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. January 31, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    2. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Parris Gutierrez, Monitor/Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. February 7, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Amanda Bennice, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective c.o.b. February 28, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Praxcedes Isolina Williams as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary) effective c.o.b. March 7, 2025, in order to accept a different position in the district, as submitted.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Amanda Walter, Math Teacher (Senior High School), effective March 5, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the letter of resignation of Nikkie Morgenstern, Executive Secretary I (Middle School), effective c.o.b. March 7, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for a paid leave of absence for Jaclyn Long, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective April 13, 2025 through May 13, 2025.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Jaclyn Long, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective May 14, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes for Margaret Marshall, Typist (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 28, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Shayna Rosa, 3rd Grade Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary), for the 2025-2026 school year, as submitted.
    11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Brianna Thomas, Family and Consumer Science Teacher (Middle School), for the 2025-2026 school year, as submitted.
  12. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Meg Champagne as a long-term Substitute English Teacher (Senior High School), effective on or about April 25, 2025 through June 30, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $139.00 daily for the first 20 days worked then at the rate of $46,315 (Step 1) prorated per day worked. Ms. Champagne holds initial certification in English Language Arts 7-12.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Avery McGrady as a long-term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary), effective March 12, 2025 through June 30, 2025 plus one shadow day prior to March 12, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of$139.00 daily for the first 20 days worked then at the rate of $47,353 (Step 2)prorated per day worked. Ms. McGrady has provisional certification in Early Childhood Education (B-2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the appointment of Kathleen Powers as Special Education Substitute Teacher (Lincoln Elementary), effective March 3, 2025 through June 30, 2025, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $97,905.00 (Step 23) prorated.
    4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Praxcedes Isolina Williams as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective March 10, 2025 through March 9, 2029, with the 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $18.85/hour (Step 1).
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Andrea Hunter as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective March 3, 2025 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.50/hour,28.75 hours/ week, plus half an hour per week for planning, 29.25/week.
    6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Alexis Shaffer as Executive Secretary I (PPS Department – District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective March 1, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of$18.25/hour, 6 hours/day, 12 month.
    7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment the provisional appointment of Camie Barnett as Executive Secretary I (PPS Department – District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective March 17, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of$18.25/hour, 8 hours/day, 12 month.
    8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the termination of the probationary appointment of Christine Crescenzi as Payroll Clerk (District Office), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective c.o.b. March 27, 2025.
    9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals for Honors Writing Sample Supervision on March 11 and March 12, 2025, with a stipend of $23.02/hour for up to 1.5 hours each day: Dave Guildersleeve Lexie MarquisKerry Saati Joyce Semerad as alternate
    10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Melanie Schleicher as a tutor, effective March 10, 2025, for the 2024-2025 school year, at the rate of $32.00/hour.
    11. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Marcella Tebbano for a supplemental appointment as a supervisor for Varsity Club, effective March 1, 2025.
    12. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
  13. Routine Business

    a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

  14. Other Business
  15. 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 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.