SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, April 14, 2003

Open Session 7:00 PM

Middle School Auditorium

AGENDA

1. Roll Call: Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith

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. 2003-2004 Budget Preliminary Hearing

5. Final Review and Adoption of 2003-2004 Budget

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education submit the following proposition at the Annual District Election on May 20, 2003:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the total amount of $35,444,498 during the 2003-2004 school year and to levy the necessary tax therefor.

6. Resolution: Increasing Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize the increase in the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund.

7. Resolution: Establishing An Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund

Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution establishing an Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund.

8. CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

9. Report of Superintendent

a. Tenure Recommendations

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Maureen A. Armstrong, provisionally

certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Christine E. Caffrey, permanently

certified as a Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher, be granted tenure as a Remedial Speech Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Kristin P. Castracane, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Christine M. DeCarlo, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That John J. Geniti, provisionally certified as a School Administrator/Supervisor, be granted tenure as Dean of Students, effective September 1, 2003.

6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Cheryl A. Ladopoulos, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Ellen M. Law, permanently certified as a Mathematics Teacher, be granted tenure as an Mathematics Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Duncan E. Leach, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2003.

9) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Anthony J. Peconie, permanently certified as a Special Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area), effective September 1, 2003.

10) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Kathleen M. Powers, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

11) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Diane Skibinski, permanently certified as a Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher, be granted tenure as a Remedial Speech Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

12) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Jennifer M. Smialek, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

13) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Marcia A. Smith, permanently certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as an Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

14) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Michael J. Turgeon, provisionally certified as a Physical Education Teacher, be granted tenure as a Physical Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

15) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Colleen E. Verhayden, provisionally certified as an Elementary Teacher, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2003.

16) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Margaret T. Zarnofsky, permanently certified as an Art Teacher, be granted tenure as an Art Teacher, effective September 1, 2003.

17) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Christopher D. Crounse, provisionally certified as a Social Studies Teacher, be granted tenure as a Social Studies Teacher, effective September 2, 2003.

18) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Deborah A. Cadman, permanently certified as an English Teacher, be granted tenure as an English Teacher, effective October 3, 2003.

b. Staffing

1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Melanie Painter as Summer School Co-Principal for the 2002-2003 school year, at a salary of $2,275.00.

2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Anthony DeFazio as Summer School Co-Principal for the 2002-2003 school year, at a salary of $2,275.00.

3) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Charles Smullen from Cleaner (Sacandaga/Lincoln School), to Lead Cleaner (Sacandaga School), effective April 14, 2003, with 2002-2003 salary to be at his current rate plus the annual stipend of $1,250.

4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the revised list of School Bus Driver assignments for the 2002-2003 school year, as submitted.

5) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Judith Linnehan-Zyra as School Monitor (Lincoln), effective April 15, 2003 through June 30, 2003, with 2002-2003 salary to be at the hourly rate of $7.30 (2 hours/day). 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.

10. Routine Business

a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b. Minutes: Special Meeting: March 3, 2003

Special Meeting: March 5, 2003

Regular Meeting: March 10, 2003

Special Meeting: March 17, 2003

Special Meeting: March 24, 2003

Special Meeting: March 31, 2003

c. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts – February 2003

d. Treasurer’s Report – February 2003

e. Warrants: #26 $ 267,796.61

#27 $1,103,743.61

#28 $ 335,522.39

#29 $ 80,201.29

#30 $ 816,537.72

11. Other Business

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

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