Scotia-Glenville Central School District
District Office
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, October 19, 2009
6:15 PM – Executive Session
7:00 PM – Open Session
Library Media Center
Middle School
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.
1. Roll Call: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski
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. Curriculum Report: Presentation/Adoption of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Department of Pupil Personnel Services Special Education Services Plan for 2009-2011 (Kenneth Handin - Director, Pupil Personnel Services)
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Department of Pupil Personnel Services Special Education Services Plan for 2009-2011, as submitted.
5. Accept Auditor’s Report for 2008-2009 Financial Report, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Financial Report
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Financial Accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, as submitted by Marvin and Company, P.C.
6. Resolution: Establish the Irene Trudell Honorary Scholarship Award
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 5, 2009, to establish the Irene Trudell Honorary Scholarship Award, as submitted.
7. Resolution: Withdraw and Amend the 2009-2010 School Tax Rolls
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, to withdraw and amend the 2009-2010 School Tax Rolls, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of four skeins of fabric from Susan Pettengill to Glendaal Elementary School, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of 168 dictionaries from The Scotia- Glenville Elks Club for use by our grade 3 students, as submitted.
10. Proposed Senior High School Student Club – Italian Club
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:
Italian Club
11. Proposed Senior High School Student Club – Debate Team
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:
Debate Team
12. Proposed Senior High School Student Club – History Through Technology
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:
History Through Technology
13. Request for Overnight Field Trip – Senior Class Members of the Senior High School National Honor Society to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida – April 15, 2010 – April 18, 2010
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the senior class members of the Senior High School National Honor Society and chaperones to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida – April 15 – April 18, 2010, at no expense to the district.
14. Routine Business
a. Staffing
1) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Maureen Long as Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Districtwide), effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $105,000. Ms. Long has permanent certification as a School District Administrator.
2) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Megan Gilligan as Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective October 20, 2009 through October 19, 2011, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $41,839 (Step 2 +M +6). Ms. Gilligan has initial certification.
3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2009-2010:
Boys' Basketball
Varsity James Giammattei Step 10 $5,802
Varsity Assistant Glenn Stopera -0- -0-
Varsity Assistant Kyle Wilkins -0-
Junior Varsity Jamie Haver Step 10 $4,642
Freshman David Versocki Step 10 $4,351
Modified 8th Mark Mortensen Step 3 $2,986
Modified 7th Steven Falkowitz Step 1 $2,389
Modified 7th Gary James -0- -0-
Girls Basketball
Varsity Regan Burns Step 4 $4,745
Junior Varsity Mark Gatta Step 10 $4,642
Modified 8th Geoffrey Olson Step 10 $4,062
Modified 7th James Swab Step 4 $3,321
Bowling
Varsity Andrea DiCaprio, Jr. Step 3 $1,641
Cheerleading
Varsity Stephanie St. Pierre Step 10 (60%) $2,142.60
Junior Varsity Michelle Crandall Step 10 (40%) $1,428.40
Indoor Track
Varsity James Krogh Step 10 $5,244
Assistant Ronald Cameron Step 5 $3,801
Assistant Joseph Malone Step 3 $3,085
Nordic Skiing
Varsity Dirk Francois Step 10 $4,575
Assistant Colleen Stevens -0- -0-
Wrestling
Varsity Michael Prendergast Step 1 $3,019
Junior Varsity Leonard Snyder Step 10 $4,106
Modified John Striffler Step 10 $3,850
JVAssistant Frank Leffler -0- -0-
JV Assistant Richard Quick -0- -0-
Fitness Center Brett Campbell Step 2 $3,524
4) Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Megan Magliocca
Kristen Torpey
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Kristen Torpey
Tutor
Kristen Torpey
Substitute School Monitor
Lorna Bemis
b. Placements of Children with Disabilities
c. Treasurer’s Report: July 2009
15. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel
and/or negotiations.