Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Board Room of the District Office, in said district on August 11, 2008.
President Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Normington, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and
Instruction Kavanaugh and Business Manager Giaquinto.
Absent: Conlon, McCann, Yagielski
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
RESOLUTION: SET 2008-2009 SCHOOL TAX RATE
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution approving the 2008-2009 tax
levy, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
NONRESIDENT STUDENT TUITION ENROLLMENT:
MOVED by Normington that the Board of Education approve the nonresident student tuition
enrollment of Jonathan Kovel, Grade 11 student, for the 2008-2009 school year. (This request is
contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
DISCUSSION: BOARD SELF EVALUATION
This discussion was tabled until a further meeting due to the absence of three board members.
DISCUSSION: UPDATE ON PROPOSED BUILDING PROJECT
Superintendent Swartz provided the Board with preliminary drawings of the High School Library options. The Board discussed these options and will continue to discuss at the next meeting.
DISPOSAL OF OLD TEXTBOOKS
MOVED by Normington that the Board of Education authorize the disposal of textbooks at Glendaal Elementary School, as submitted. (This disposal request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: INCREASE TAX CERTIORARI RESERVE FUNDS
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated August 11, 2008, to increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA-There will be a meeting on September 24.
Legislative Liaison- No report
PTA Council- No report
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Andrew Krakat, part-time Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
b. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Susan Hoefer, School Psychologist (Middle School), effective on/about December 22, 2008 through on/about January 25, 2009. (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Kenneth H. Handin as Director of Pupil Personnel Services, effective September 9, 2008 through September 8, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annualized rate of $96,000. Mr. Handin has permanent certification.
2) Approve the probationary appointment of Thomas W. Fyvie as Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annualized rate of $72,000. Mr. Fyvie has permanent certification.
3) That Thomas W. Fyvie be employed as Dean of Students (Senior High School) for up to 5 days during the period August 12, 2008 through August 31, 2008, as needed, at the per diem rate of $327.27/day for each full day of service.
4) Approve the appointment of Sean Lyons as part-time English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $$15,953.60 (Step 1 +M +3, 40% basis). Mr. Lyons has initial certification.
5) Approve the adjustment in Teaching Assistant salaries for the 2007-2008 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
6) Approve the following 2008-2009 salary lists, as submitted:
Teaching Assistants
School Nurses
(These lists are contained as Appendix H and I respectively to these minutes).
7) Approve the contract, as submitted, with Cindy Taylor as School Nurse (50% basis, Schenectady Christian School), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $10,947. (This contract is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
8) Approve the following additional fall coaching appointments for 2008-2009:
Volleyball
Girls Varsity *Brandi Welsh Step 3 $2,788
Girls JV *Robert Burns Step 1 $1,784
Soccer
Boys JV Joseph Carosella Step 5 $3,651
Boys Modified *James Resue Step 1 $2,224
Field Hockey
JV Lisa Snyder Step 5 $3,140
Modified Jennifer Russell Step 1 $1,784
*This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
9) Approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
a) Publication Advisors
Middle School Yearbook Melissa Bobo $777
Elizabeth Romero $777
b) Student Council Advisors
Middle School Wanda Colyer $606.50
Vacant $606.50
c) AV Coordinators
Middle School Debra Collins $606.50
Monica Statile $606.50
d) Other
1) National Honor Society
Middle School Aimee Cusack $277.50
Kristy Brooks $277.50
2) Ski Club Š Middle School Sharon Fellner $615.00
3) Teen Town Š Middle School Š Paid through Teen Town Extra-Curricular Club
Director Susan Hoefer
Co-Director John Hoefer
Chaperones Maureen Matthews
Vacant
e) Drama Club
Middle School Advisor/Director Pamela Ruth $1,013
f) SADD
Middle School Alyssa Moffre No stipend
Vacant No stipend
g) 8th Grade Science Club
Middle School Sheryl Matthews No stipend
Corinna DuCharme No stipend
h) 8th Grade Club
Middle School Melissa Bobo No stipend
Sharyll Keller No stipend
i) 7th Grade Club
Middle School Marianne Burke No stipend
j) Chess Club- Middle School Phyllis MacFee No stipend
k) Knitting Club Š Middle School Karen Darrow No stipend
l) MSBC Club Š Middle School Richard Putorti No stipend
10) Approve the appointment of Shaun R. McDonald as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.24 (35 hours/week). This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
11) Approve the appointment of Patricia Crowley as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.10 (33 hours/week). This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
12) Approve the adjustment to the longevity payment in the amount of $75.38 to Nancy Livingston, Stenographer (Glen-Worden Elementary School) for the 2007-2008 school year
13) Amend the appointment of Rock A. Loiselle from Senior Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), to a probationary appointment as Senior Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective July 29, 2008, with no change in current rate of pay.
14) Approve the probationary appointment of Gregory C. Ames as part-time Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 2, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $11,731.20 (Step 1, $11.28/hour, 4 hours/day).
15) Approve the regular substitute appointment of Bret R. Bystricky as Physical
Education Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through January 28, 2009,
with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,200 (Step 1). Mr. Bystricky has
initial certification.
16) Approve the appointment of Katharine Cancelliere as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.40 (31.25 hrs/wk).
17) Approve the appointment of Bonnie Myers as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.40 (35 hrs/wk).
18) Approve the appointment of Denise Robinson as Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.25 (35 hrs/wk).
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education in their report dated August 11, 2008.
b. Treasurer's Report: May 2008
June 2008
The Board will review the TreasurerÕs Reports at the next meeting.
c. Budget Transfers Š July 2008
President Smith noted receipt of the July 2008 Budget Transfers. (These transfers are contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
d. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report of Payroll/Warrants:
General Fund #51 $ 365.00
#52 $ 1,021,540.59
#54 $ 1,124.41
#56 $ 956,397.76
This entire warrant (#59) was voided and checks were re-issued
with July 2008 date on Warrant #1 in FY 2008-2009
#59 -$200.00
General Fund #1 $ 192,879.15
#3 $ 1,273,650.51
#5 $ 451,305.78
Payroll #2 $ 285,593.46
#3 $ 291,844.75
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report of Payroll/Warrants.
(These reports are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
e. Minutes: Index of Minutes Š July 2007 Š June 30, 2008
Accept the Index of Minutes for July 2007-June 30, 2008.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
MOVED by Benedetto that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Diane Hartman, Clerk Pro-Tem