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
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. Presentation: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (Alastair Aitchison, Architect – SEI Design Group and Ben Maslona, Fiscal Advisors)

5. Superintendent’s Comments (Susan M. Swartz, Superintendent of Schools)

6. Reports/Update: Legislative Liaison  PTA Council  Audit Committee  Board of Education Policy Committee  Board of Education Goals  Budget

7. Accept First Fiscal Projection for 2024-2025

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the First Fiscal Projection for 2024-2025 with the supporting Revenue and Budget Status Reports and Summary Variance Analysis and Fund Balance Projection Report, as submitted.  Report A,  Report B,  Report C,  Report D,  Report E,  Fiscal Projection Shortfall

8. Accept the June 2024 Extraclassroom Activity Report

   Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the June 2024 Extraclassroom Activity Report (ECAF), as submitted.

9. Approve Contract for 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Project

   Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Owner/Architect Agreement for 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Project – SEI Design Group Architects, D.P.C., as submitted: Part 1 and Part 2 

10. Request to Establish the Glendaal Homework Club

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request to establish the Glendaal Homework Club, as submitted.

11. Resolution: Accept the Mary Moran-Raymond Memorial Scholarship

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 28, 2024, regarding acceptance of the Mary Moran-Raymond Memorial Scholarship, as submitted.

12. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Lowe’s Heroes Project

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 28, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a donation from Lowe’s Heroes Project in the amount of $2,500 to Lincoln Elementary for assorted supplies, as submitted.

13. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation of a 16” Scherl & Roth replica Antonius Stradivarius Viola

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 29, 2024, regarding accepting and appropriating a donation from Jackie Borne in care of Joe Bennett, of a 16” Scherl & Roth replica Antonius Stradivarius Viola outfitted with bow and case, with an value of $1,099.00, as submitted.

14. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Lindsay Seager, Psychologist (Sacandaga Elementary), effective October 18, 2024 through December 18, 2024.
    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Holly Zarrelli, Speech Language Pathologist (Senior High School), effective October 30, 2024 through April 9, 2025.
    3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Regina Hill, Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 31, 2024, we appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

15. Report of Superintendent

    1. Staffing

       1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve three days for Lilianna Matala (Math Teacher – Senior High School) prior to her official appointment on or about December 6, 2024 for shadowing purposes, at her 2024- 2025 daily rate.
       2. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of John Steve as Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 5, 2024 through June 26, 2025, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $15.00/hour, 2.75 hours/day,13.75 hours per week.
       3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the provisional appointment of Victoria Munday as Account Clerk Typist and Extraclassroom Account Funds Treasurer (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective November 15, 2024, with 2024-2025 salary to be at the rate of $17.75/hour, 8 hours/day, 10 month, plus 5 summer days.
       4. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following mentoring supplemental appointments for the 2024-2025 school year:
          

          Mentor	Stipend
          Karen Levandowski	$250
          Sean O’Brien	$250

       5. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following Middle School supplemental appointments for collateral duties for 2024- 2025 school year:
          

          NJHS	Amanda Kuhn	$301.17 stipend
          NJHS	Stephanie St. Pierre	$301.17 stipend

       6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2024 PSAT Exam stipends for the individuals on the attached list, as submitted.
       7. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Volunteer Helpers for the Sacandaga Elementary Drama Club:
          

          Michael Camello	Leah Egnor	Emily Landona*
          Kristen Lawless*	Amy Marlette	Victoria Munday*
          Melissa Peterson	Jessica Serrano	Shana Stage
          Heather Swiecicki	Marie Tomeck*

       8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Lou Powell as a Middle School Intramural Coach for 2024-2025 at the rate of$23.02/hour.
       9. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2024-2025 winter coaching appointment:

          Nordic Ski

          Varsity Volunteer Megan Farrell Step 0 -0-

       10. Superintendent  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as Athletic Contest Chaperones for 2024-2025, at the contractual rate of pay: Cathy Conroy, Andrea DeMento, Lou Powell
       11. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Gary Allen from Substitute Bus Driver to Contract Bus Driver (Transportation), effective November 11, 2024, for 5 hours/day at the 2024-2025 salary rate of $25.31/hour, as submitted.
       12. Superintendent’s  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2024-2025 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.

16. Routine Business

    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting 10/28/2024

17. Other Business

18. 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.

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