March 6 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Link to meeting minutes

Monday, March 6, 2023

Board call
6:45 PM – To entertain a motion to go into Executive Session
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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  5. Budget Discussion: 2023-2024 Carry-Forward Budget (CFB)

    CFB Appendix 1
    CFB Appendix 2
    CFB Appendix 3
    CFB Appendix 4
    CFB Appendix 5
    CFB Appendix 6

  6. Resolution: School Bus Purchase Proposition No. 2

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 21, 2023, regarding the school bus purchase proposition (two school buses, one Suburban), at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $415,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election May 16, 2023, as submitted.

  7. Resolution: Accept the Gift and Donation from the Air National Guard Base in Glenville

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating 31 office chairs, valued at approximately $15 each, from the Air National Guard Base in Glenville to Sacandaga Elementary School, as submitted.

  8. Resolution: Increase Debt Services Reserve Fund (Corrected)

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the corrected Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) by $5,020.22 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $5,020.22 due to received excess funds for DASNY 2018A, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Glen-Worden Elementary School PTA

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Glen-Worden Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $2,245.26, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation for the Maria Maynard Scholarship Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Janice and Richard Balch in the amount of $400.00 to be applied to the Maria Maynard Scholarship, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation for the Mike Mortensen Scholarship Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the family of Mike Mortensen in the amount of $250.00 to be applied to the Mike Mortensen Scholarship, as submitted.

  12. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Regional Food Bank

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of $9,387.00 which will be used as a reimbursement for the purchase of a refrigerator/freezer for the School Pantry Program, as submitted.

  13. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation for the Ryan M. Salamone Memorial Scholarship

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Nicole Salamone in the amount of $500.00 to be applied to the Ryan M. Salamone Scholarship, as submitted.

  14. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the leave of absence for Jeanna Wiegert, Typist (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. February 10, 2023 in order to accept a position as Account Clerk Typist at the Senior High School, as submitted.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resignation of Karen Swain, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Janet Duane, Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2023, 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 Darren VanHeusen, Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

  15. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the supplemental mentoring appointment for Gina Brown for the 2022-2023 school year.

      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional supplemental appointments effective February 28, 2023:

        Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club
        Advisors:         Gina Brown $150.00, Kathy Durant $150.00

        Cardinal Craft Club
        Advisors: Mary Crandall $200.00, Lynn Bruce $200.00

      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jill Busman as an authorized signing Deputy Clerk (District Office), effective February 28, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Jeanna Wiegert as Account Clerk/Typist (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective February 13, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be $16.25/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week.

      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in hours for Lisa Cremo, Bus Driver (Transportation) from 7.75 hours/day to 7 hours/day, effective February 13, 2023.

      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mardi Niles as Recess/Lunch Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective February 28, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be $14.20/hour, 3.5 hours/day.

      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Mark Cary IV as a per diem Substitute Maintenance Worker, effective February 28, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $29.03 (Step 3).

      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2022-2023 spring coaching appointments:

        Track and Field
        Varsity Head, James Krogh Step 10 $5,919

        Girls’ Lacrosse
        Varsity, Katelyn Aker—Step 5—$5,034
        Varsity Volunteer, Kirsten Nichter—Step 0—0
        Junior Varsity, Rachel Fredrick—Step 5—$4,027

        Boys’ Lacrosse
        Varsity, Brett Campbell—Step 10—$6,040
        Varsity Volunteer, David Lippiello—Step 0—0
        Junior Varsity, Jason Kritz—Step 5—$4,377

        Baseball
        Varsity, John Striffler—Step 10—$5,194

        Softball
        Varsity, Eric McNulty—Step 10—$5,194
        Junior Varsity, Julie Myers—Step 5—$3,764

        Boys’ Tennis
        Varsity, Geoffrey Olson—Step 10—$3,623

      9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperones for 2022- 2023, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts: David Aldi Jamie Schaffer Andrew Swayne
      10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of individuals as substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year, as submitted.
  16. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:Payroll Warrants

      #34

      12/16/2022

      $1,215,030.67

      #36

      12/30/2022

      $1,277,120.65

      #38

      01/13/2023

      $1,117,773.86

      #41

      01/27/2023

      $1,248,744.27

      Check Warrants

      A-33

      12/16/2022

      $1,772,603.69

      H-9

      12/16/2022

      $ 154,082.25

      A-35

      01/04/2023

      $1,558,029.53

      H-10

      01/04/2023

      $ 597,242.85

      A-37

      01/13/2023

      $ 222,425.92

      H-11

      01/13/2023

      $ 103,975.24

      A-40

      01/25/2023

      $ 846,066.80
  17. Other Business
  18. 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

Regular Meeting 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 March 6, 2023.

President Talbot called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.

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

Absent: none

MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by Carbone, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters related to personnel.

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:01 p.m. District Clerk DeLong was present for the Open Session.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

None

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS (SUSAN M. SWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS)

Superintendent Swartz had no comments and moved directly to the budget discussion.

BUDGET DISCUSSION: 2023-2024 CARRY-FORWARD BUDGET

Superintendent Swartz presented the 23-24 carry forward budget to the Board. She explained that this draft contains CARES Act II funded programs (SRO, Trainer and Cyber Security). She reported that the District’s tax cap is at 4.33% and showed the Board a historical perspective on both the tax levy increases and the tax rates over the last ten years. The Board will continue their budget discussions at the next board meeting. (These documents are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

RESOLUTION: SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE PROPOSITION NO. 2

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Massaro, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated February 21, 2023, regarding the school bus purchase proposition (two school buses, one Suburban), at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $415,000 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election May 16, 2023, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

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

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT THE GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN GLENVILLE

Approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating 31 office chairs, valued at approximately $15 each, from the Air National Guard Base in Glenville to Sacandaga Elementary School, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FROM GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

Approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Glen-Worden Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $2,245.26, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FOR THE MARIA MAYNARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Janice and Richard Balch in the amount of $400.00 to be applied to the Maria Maynard Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FOR THE MIKE MORTENSEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from the family of Mike Mortensen in the amount of $250.00 to be applied to the Mike Mortensen Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE REGIONAL FOOD BANK

Approve the Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of $9,387.00 which will be used as a reimbursement for the purchase of a refrigerator/freezer for the School Pantry Program, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION: INCREASE DEBT SERVICES RESERVE FUND (CORRECTED)

MOVED by K. Talbot, SECONDED by Frederick, that the Board of Education adopt the corrected Resolution, dated February 27, 2023, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) by $5,020.22 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $5,020.22 due to received excess funds for DASNY 2018A. (This resolution is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GIFT AND DONATION FOR THE RYAN M. SALAMONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

MOVED by Massaro, SECONDED by Bucciferro, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution dated February 27, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Nicole Salamone in the amount of $500.00 to be applied to the Ryan M. Salamone Scholarship, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

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

COMMUNICATIONS

a. Approve the leave of absence for Jeanna Wiegert, Typist (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. February 10, 2023 in order to accept a position as Account Clerk Typist at the Senior High School, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

b. Approve the resignation of Karen Swain, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction (Districtwide), effective c.o.b. June 23, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

c. Approve the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Janet Duane, Teaching Assistant (Lincoln Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted. (This letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

d. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Darren VanHeusen, Social Studies Teacher (Senior High School), for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted. (This request is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

a. Staffing

1) Rescind the supplemental mentoring appointment for Gina Brown for the 2022-2023 school year.

2) Approve the following additional supplemental appointments effective February 28, 2023:

Glendaal Humankind Student Service Club
Advisors

  • Gina Brown $150.00
  • Kathy Durant $150.00

Cardinal Craft Club
Advisors

  • Mary Crandall $200.00
  • Lynn Bruce $200.00

3) Approve the appointment of Jill Busman as an authorized signing Deputy Clerk (District Office), effective February 28, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

4) Approve the provisional appointment of Jeanna Wiegert as Account Clerk/Typist (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective February 13, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be $16.25/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week.

5) Approve the change in hours for Lisa Cremo, Bus Driver (Transportation) from 7.75 hours/day to 7 hours/day, effective February 13, 2023.

6) Approve the appointment of Mardi Niles as Recess/Lunch Monitor (Glendaal Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective February 28, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be $14.20/hour, 3.5 hours/day.

7) Approve Mark Cary IV as a per diem Substitute Maintenance Worker, effective February 28, 2023, with 2022-2023 salary to be at the rate of $29.03 (Step 3).

8) Approve the following 2022-2023 spring coaching appointments:

Track and Field

Varsity Head James Krogh Step 10 $5,919

Girls’ Lacrosse

Varsity Katelyn Aker Step 5 $5,034
Varsity Volunteer Kirsten Nichter Step 0 -0-
Junior Varsity Rachel Fredrick Step 5 $4,027

Boys’ Lacrosse

Varsity Brett Campbell Step 10 $6,040
Varsity Volunteer David Lippiello Step 0 -0-
Junior Varsity Jason Kritz Step 5 $4,377

Baseball

Varsity John Striffler Step 10 $5,194

Softball

Varsity Eric McNulty Step 10 $5,194
Junior Varsity Julie Myers Step 5 $3,764

Boys’ Tennis

Varsity Geoffrey Olson Step 10 $3,623

9) Approve the appointment of the following as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperones for 2022-2023, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts:

David Aldi Jamie Schaffer Andrew Swayne

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

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 March 6, 2023.

b. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:

Payroll Warrants

#34 12/16/2022 $1,215,030.67
#36 12/30/2022 $1,277,120.65
#38 01/13/2023 $1,117,773.86
#41 01/27/2023 $1,248,744.27

Check Warrants

A-33 12/16/2022 $1,772,603.69
H-9 12/16/2022 $ 154,082.25
A-35 01/04/2023 $1,558,029.53
H-10 01/04/2023 $ 597,242.85
A-37 01/13/2023 $ 222,425.92
H-11 01/13/2023 $ 103,975.24
A-40 01/25/2023 $ 846,066.80

a. President Talbot noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions. (These reports are contained as Appendix O to these minutes).

OTHER BUSINESS

Ms. Talbot congratulated the District’s Odyssey of the Mind Teams for a great job at the regional competition.

HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

None.

MOVED by Bucciferro, SECONDED by Frederick, that the meeting be adjourned.

ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk