October 23, 2023 Board of Education Meeting

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Board Call – in the Middle School Cafeteria
6:30 PM – Executive Session
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. Presentation: SEI Design Group (Alastair Aitchison, Senior Associate Principal)
  6. Presentation: WEB Introduction and Update (Robert Cosmer, Middle School Principal)
  7. Report of Voting Delegate to New York State School Boards Association Convention: Kimberly Boucher Furnish
  8. Accept the June 2023 Extraclassroom Activity Report

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the June 2023 Extraclassroom Activity Report (ECAF), as submitted.

  9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation from Broadview Federal Credit Union to Glen- Worden Elementary School

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 4, 2023, regarding accepting and appropriating the gift and donation of $250.00 from Broadview Federal Credit Union to Glen-Worden Elementary School as part of their “School Enrichment Program”, as submitted.

  10. Resolution: Approve the Resolution Determining the Proposed Action is a Type II Action for Purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for Building and Site Improvements for Said School District

    Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution determining the proposed action is a Type II action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for building and site improvements for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District – specifically, for the district-wide exterior door access control, security upgrades, (the “Project”) at the Senior High School, Middle School, Lincoln Elementary and Sacandaga Elementary, as submitted.

  11. Communications

    1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jennifer Linck, School Nurse (Middle School), effective c.o.b. November 8, 2023, with appreciation for her service to the district, as submitted.

    2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Robert Debardelaben, Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. October 20, 2023, with appreciation for his service to the district, as submitted.

  12. Report of Superintendent
    1. Staffing

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Louise Gundrum as PPS Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective October 10, 2023, through October 9, 2027, with 2023-2024 salary to be at the rate of $19.15/hour, 7 hours/day, 35 hours per week.

      2. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in appointment for Paul Eversley as School Monitor (Middle School) from 2.5 hours/day to 5.5 hours/day, effective October 16, 2023, through October 20, 2023, and from 5.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day, effective October 23, 2023, with no change in hourly rate.

      3. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2023 PSAT Exam stipends for the individuals on the attached list, as submitted.

      4. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals as Music Department Chaperones for the 2023-2024 school year, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts:

        Jessica Crisci Cheryl Ferraro Chad Ploss John Prylo

      5. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as advisors for the Glen-Worden Student Council for the 2023-2024 school year:

        Chris DeCarlo – $250 Stipend Maureen Palleschi – $250 Stipend

      6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Mary Schmidt as Senior High Athletic Contest Chaperone for the 2023-2024 school year, effective September 11, 2023, at the rate set forth in collective bargaining contracts.

      7. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Angelo Cremo from Substitute Bus Driver to Temporary Bus Driver, effective September 25, 2023 through October 27, 2023, 5.50 hours/day, at the rate of $24.34/per hour worked.

      8. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following individuals as 2023-2024 Senior High School Ski Club Chaperones with no stipend:

        Stephanie MacIntosh David Prusinowski*

        Jennifer Prusinowski Michael Wagner

        *This appointment is 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.

      9. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve Isabella Bloss as a volunteer Modified Field Hockey Coach with no stipend.

      10. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of 2023-2024 Winter Sports coaching appointments:

        Boys’ Basketball

        Varsity

        Mark Sausville

        Step 10

        $6,359

        Freshman

        Lou Powell

        Step 5

        $4,322

        Girls’ Basketball

        Varsity

        Macie Howard

        Step 5

        $5,761

        Varsity Volunteer

        Lexie Holmes

        Step 0

        -0-

        Bowling

        Varsity

        John Ritter (60%)

        Step 5

        $1,330

        Varsity

        Matthew Swiatocha (40%)

        Step 5

        $ 886

        Cheerleading

        Varsity Kaylie Pennie (50%) Step 5 $1,773

        Varsity Kristen Roddy (50%) Step 5 $1,773

        Indoor Track

        Varsity James Krogh Step 10 $5,747 Varsity Assistant Benjamin Tunison Step 4 $3,760 Nordic Skiing

        Varsity Jared Linck Step 5 $4,543

        Boys’ Swimming

        Varsity Sean Headwell $3283 to BHBL High School

        Wrestling

        Varsity Josh Culora Step 5 $5,096

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

      12. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Marcella Tebbano, Assistant Principal (Middle School), effective on or about November 27, 2023 through on or about November 26, 2027, with the 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $101,500. Ms. Tebbano has School Building Leader Initial certification.

      13. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Matthew Hubbell, Academic Head for Science and Health (District-wide), effective November 27, 2023 through November 26, 2026, with the 2023-2024 salary to be prorated at the rate of $110,000. Mr. Hubbell has professional certification as a School District Leader and initial certification as a School Building Leader.
  13. Routine Business
    1. Placements of Children with Disabilities
    2. Minutes: Regular Meeting 08/14/2023Regular Meeting 09/11/2023 Regular Meeting 09/25/2023 Regular Meeting 10/02/2023
    3. Treasurer’s Report: June 30, 2023
    4. Internal Claims Auditor’s Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:Payroll Warrants

      A-15

      09/08//2023

      $372,134.31

      A-17

      09/15/2023

      $794,913.86

      A-19

      09/29/2023

      $1,295,212.86

      A-21

      10/12/2023

      $1,225,380.05

      Check Warrants

      A-12

      09/01/2023

      $1,079,012.88

      A-16

      09/14/2023

      $643,625.34

      A-18

      09/29/2023

      $1,224,211.28

      H-3

      09/01/2023

      $223,222.08

      H-4

      09/14/2023

      $672,083.40
    5. Bid

      1. Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Pupil Transportation, Contract I and Contract II to Star & Strand Transportation in accordance with specifications and their low bid, as submitted.

  14. Other Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting Minutes: 10/02/2023
    2. Energy Costs – May 2022 – April 2023
  15. 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.

Minutes

PDF of regular meeting minutes