March 24, 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

6:00 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. Resolution: Approve the Proposed Action is a Type I Action for the purpose of the New York State Environmental Quality Act (SEQRA) for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Upgrade Project for Said School District and Lead Agency Designation

    BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education finds and concludes that the proposed Project is a Type I action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.4(b)(9); and it is further

    RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares itself lead agency with respect to the environmental review of the proposed Project; and it is further

    RESOLVED, that upon consideration of the foregoing, the Board finds and concludes that the proposed Project will not result in any significant adverse impacts to the environment; and it is further

    RESOLVED, that the Board hereby issues a Negative Declaration with respect to the proposed Project.

  6. Resolution: Adopt the Proposition for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Upgrade Project to be Presented to the Voters at the Annual District Meeting on May 20, 2025

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated March 24, 2025, of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville School District authorizing a proposition to be presented to the voters at the Annual Meeting on May 20, 2025, as submitted.

  7. Legal Notice of Annual District Election – May 20, 2025

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Legal Notice of the Annual District Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as submitted.

  8. Approve Chief Inspector for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Annual District Election

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Robert Hanlon as Chief Inspector of the Annual District Election on May 20, 2025.

  9. Appoint Chairperson of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Annual District Election

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint a Chairperson (Board Member) of the Annual District Election on May 20, 2025.

  10. Resolution: Enter into an Article 5 General Municipal Law Arrangement

    Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the collaboration with four BOCES (Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, Albany- Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES, Madison-Oneida BOCES and Broome-Tioga BOCES) to enter into an Article 5 General Municipal Law Arrangement for vetting Ed Law 2-d Agreements and Software used by districts in the aforementioned Consortia.

  11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donations for Various Senior High School Award Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated March 24, 2025, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various High School Award Scholarships, as submitted.

  12. Communications
    1. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lisa DeLorenzo, Teacher Aide (Middle School, effective February 28, 2025 through April 20, 2025.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jonas DiSorbo (Modified Softball Coach), effective c.o.b. March 13, 2025, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Marla Cox, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. March 21, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
    4. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Mike Revette, Monitor (Senior High School), effective April 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025.
    5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the letter of resignation of Betsy Williams, School Nurse (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 27, 2025, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.
  13. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education retroactively approve the following individuals and the stipends (if any) set forth in their collective bargaining units as chaperones for the Senior High School Dance:

        John Connolly

        Kathy Curtiss

        Katrina Francis

        Athena Ladd

        Nicole Rausch

        Linda Warner
      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2024-2025 spring coaching appointments:Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Volunteer Mirlinda Schreiner Step 0 $ -0- Modified Softball Becky Penn* Step 1 $2,320 Modified Softball Volunteer Glenn Warnock* Step 0 $ -0-*Approval dependent on verification of NYS Coaching License.
      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted.
  14. Routine Business
    1. Placement of Children with Disabilities
    2. Budget Transfers – February 2025
    3. Treasurer’s Report – February 2025
    4. Minutes: Regular Meeting – February 10, 2025
    5. Bid
      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the bid results from Auctions International for three buses, as submitted.
  15. Other Business
    1. Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes: March 2025
  16. 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.