May 13, 2024 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 – Entertain a Motion to go into Executive Session
6:30 PM – Public Forum – Building Proposition
7:00 PM – Regular Session

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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

    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. Presentation: Alternative Education (Chelsea Murphy, Senior High School English Teacher/Administrative Intern and Ryan Fedele, Senior High School Assistant Principal)
  5. Presentation: District-wide Mental Health Services (Catie Magil, Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Anthony Peconie, Instructional Administrator for Special Education)
  6. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  7. Reports/Update: CAPSBA . Legislative Liaison . PTA Council . Audit Committee . Board of Education Policy Committee . Board of Education Goals . Budget
  8. Approve the Revocable License Agreement between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and Scotia-Glenville League, A.S.A., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans)

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the License Agreement for the District to grant a non-exclusive License to Licensees: the Scotia-Glenville Softball League, A.S.A., Inc., and the Junior Tartans, Inc. (Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans) to use Beukendaal Field when it is available for the purpose of conducting athletic training and athletic competition for area youths under the direction of the Licensees, as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Increase Debt Service Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 6, 2024, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) $33,753.10 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $33,753.10 from the surplus sale, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Increase Debt Service Reserve Fund

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 6, 2024, regarding authorizing the decrease in undesignated fund balance (A909) $3,965.04 and increase the Debt Service Reserve Fund (A884) by $3,965.04 from a check from the DASNY fund, as submitted.

  11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 6, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Glendaal Elementary School PTA to be used for Arts in Education programs, increasing the BOCES Arts in Education Account (A211049401) in the amount of $3,607.61, as submitted

  12. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation List for Various High School Award Scholarships

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 6, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donations to be applied to various High School Award Scholarships, as submitted.

  13. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from Ronald McDonald House Charities

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated May 9, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation from Ronald McDonald House Charities to Sacandaga Elementary School as part of their “Read for Ronald McDonald House Charity Program” in the amount of $685.24, as submitted.

  14. Appoint Additional Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the list of Poll Clerks and Inspectors for the Annual District Election on May 21, 2024, as submitted.

  15. Approve Agreement by and between the Scotia-Glenville School District and Diana Shanty

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Scotia-Glenville School District and Diana Shanty as Tutor for the 2024 8th Grade Living Environment Regents Exam for up to 26 hours at the rate of $50.00/hour, as submitted.

  16. Communications

    a. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change of date for Sarah Hunt’s resignation as Special Education Teacher (Middle School) to accept a new position in the district from June 30, 2024 to August 31, 2024.

    b. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Michael Palleschi, School Bus Aide (Transportation), effective c.o.b. April 19, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

    c. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Jessica Lamphere, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective May 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

    d. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the verbal resignation of Don Baker, Cleaner (Middle School), effective May 8, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district.

    e. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Francine Gamble, Physical Education and Athletics Secretary (Senior High School), effective May 23, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    f. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Martinica Alton, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective c.o.b. June 25, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    g. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of James McCullough, Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), effective c.o.b. June 28, 2024, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

    h. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the resignation for Alicia Guzzo, Executive Secretary I (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district.

    i. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk (District Office), effective c.o.b. July 31, 2024, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

  17. Report of Superintendent
    a. Staffing

    1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kevin Henderson as English Language Learners Teacher (Middle School/Senior High School), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $59,834 (Step 9 +M). Mr. Henderson has Professional certification in TESOL K-12.

    2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of David Lippiello as Elementary Teacher (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $67,325 (Step 14 +M). Mr. Lippiello has Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Professional certification.

    3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cheryl Ladopoulos as Substitute Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary), effective May 10, 2024 through June 12, 2024, with the prorated 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $96,458 (Step 23), per days worked.

    4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Jennifer Russell as Athletic Chaperone for the 2023-2024 school year, at the rate of $20.00/hour.

    5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve compensation for the following individuals at their current hourly rate to assist with traffic control at the Senior High School Prom Walk-in on May 10, 2024:

    Athena Ladd Michael Revette Linda Warner

    6) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following stipends in addition to the College Board’s payment to the individuals listed for SAT exam involvement administered on May 4, 2024:

    Dave Langdon SAT Coordinator $75.00
    Cindy Dorazio Clerical $50.00
    Ashley Baldwin SAT Proctor (Standard) $50.00
    Kathleen Curtiss SAT Proctor (Non-Standard) $20.00
    Richard Wiesen Technology Monitor $20.00
    Rebecca Penn Room Monitor $75.00
    Denisia Iacovitti Room Monitor $75.00
    Judy Burbank Hall Monitor $75.00

    7) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2024-2025 Kindergarten Screening Staff Roster and Salary List:

    Staff
    Up to # days
    Day Rate
    Total Amount

    Natasha Sweet
    2
    $405.17
    $810.34

    Tara Burczeuski
    2
    $341.63
    $683.26

    Jillian Pigliavento
    2
    $288.14
    $576.28

    Stacy Bisanz
    2
    $432.25
    $864.50

    Karen VanSise
    2
    $352.52
    $705.04

    Vicky Milkins
    2.5
    $303.68
    $759.20

    Sarahanne Timian
    2.5
    $364.64
    $911.60

    Lauren Scavullo
    2
    $431.83
    $863.66

    Anne Ashcraft
    2
    $393.10
    $786.20

    Danielle Zizzo
    2
    $347.52
    $695.04

    Betsy Williams
    2
    $264.95
    $529.90

    Nicole Stuart
    2.5
    $238.16
    $595.40

    Kim Mastroianni
    2
    $261.31
    $522.62

    Lori DeSio
    2
    $234.46
    $468.92

    Shawn Logston
    2
    $293.14
    $586.28

    8) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Sean Bergeron as Delivery Truck Driver (Districtwide), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, from provisional to permanent, effective May 1, 2024, with no change in hours or salary.

    9) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the temporary location transfers for the following Cleaners (Buildings and Grounds), effective April 18, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with no change in salary:

    Gregg Russo from Lincoln Elementary to Sacandaga Elementary
    Ethan Dorries from Sacandaga Elementary to Lincoln Elementary

    10) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

  18. Routine Business

    a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

    b. Minutes: Regular Meeting (April 8, 2024)

    c. Budget Transfers: April 2024

  19. Other Business
  20. Hearing

    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.

    The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.