November 13, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Board Call – in the Middle School Cafeteria
6:30 PM – Reception for Ms. Tebbano and Mr. Hubbell
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

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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: 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. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)
  5. Reports/Update: CAPSBA  Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget
  6. Accept First Fiscal Projection for 2023-2024

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the First Fiscal Projection for 2023-2024 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Variance Analysis and Fund Balance Projection report, as submitted.

7. Approve the Revised Cell Phone Allowance

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Cell Phone Allowance, dated October 31, 2023, by job title in accordance with Board of Education Policy #8661, as submitted.

8. Approve the Revised Home Depot Authorized User List

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Home Depot Authorized User list, dated October 31, 2023, as submitted.

9. Approve the Revised Lowe’s Authorized User List

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised Lowe’s Authorized User list, dated October 31, 2023, as submitted.

10. Request to Establish the Future Engineers Club at the Senior High School

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish a Future Engineers Club at the Senior High School, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Accept and Appropriate Gift and Donation from the Lincoln School PTA

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 31, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the Gift and Donation of various games and puzzles to Lincoln Elementary School, valued at approximately $252.21, from the Lincoln School PTA, as submitted.

12. Resolution: Accept the Report of the Tax Collector

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution to accept the Report of the Tax Collector and that the lists of delinquent tax items be certified to the Office of the County Treasurer of the respective counties, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Appoint District Interim Administrator

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution to appoint Jerome Rosen, Interim Administrator, commencing October 25, 2023 in accordance with the agreement dated October 24, 2023, as submitted.

14. Resolution: Award Scoreboard Contract for the Senior High School

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for SED Project Nos. 53-02-02-06-0-022-032 for Senior High School Scoreboards Contract to CDE Electric, Inc., as submitted.

15. Communications

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Marnie deJong, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary), effective September 25, 2023 until further notice.

      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Joanne Krazit, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary), effective October 16, 2023 through October 20, 2023, as submitted.

      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Everett Manning, Monitor (Middle School), effective October 24, 2023 through November 14, 2023.

      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Virginia Gries, Bus Aide (Transportation), effective November 3, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

      5. 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 November 6, 2023 through January 1, 2024.

      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ryan Mahar, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. November 13, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

16. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing

  1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Danielle Winning, PPS Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden Elementary), effective November 13, 2023 through November 12, 2027, with 2023- 2024 salary to be at the rate of 24.34/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.

  2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lori Nielson* as PPS Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 7, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.

  3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Erin Gibson as PPS Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $14.20/hour, 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week.

  4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment of Paul Eversley as School Monitor (Middle School), from 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week to 7.5 hours/day, 35 hours/week.

  5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Laila Shamma as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective October 27, 2023.

  6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Sean Bouton as General Mechanic (Buildings and Grounds), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 7, 2023, 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $25.81/hour, 8 hours/day, 12 month.

  7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Lou Powell from 2023-2024 Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach, Step 5, $4,322 to Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, Step 5, $4,609.

  8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointment for 2023-2024:

    Boys Basketball

    Freshman

    Jeremy Kristel

    .5 Step 1

    $1,403

    Freshman

    Jeffery Paolozzi

    .5 Step 1

    $1,403

    8th Grade

    Neil Shapiro

    Step 1

    $2,618

    7th Grade

    Sean Degraffenreid

    Step 1

    $2,618

    Volunteer

    John Geniti

    Step 0

    -0-

    Girls Basketball

    Junior Varsity

    Morgan Sullivan

    Step 1

    $2,993

    Volunteer

    Lexie Holmes

    Step 0

    -0-

    Ice Hockey

    Varsity

    		 Ryen Young $1,502.94 to Guilderland CSD

     Volunteer

    		  Andrew Swayne  Step 0 -0-

    Wrestling

    Junior Varsity

    		  Steven Rumfelt Step 3 $3,309

    Modified

    		 John Striffler Step 10 $4,219

  9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Intramural Coaches for the 2023-2024 school year:

    Katelyn Aker Jacob Hardy John Striffler

  10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted.

*These appointments are 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.
17. Routine Business

a. Placements of Children with Disabilities

18. Other Business

a. Scotia-Glenville High School Undergraduate Awards – November 2023

19. 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.

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