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 July 14, 2008.
President Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, McCann, Normington, Yagielski, Superintendent
Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Manager Giaquinto,
and District Clerk DeLong.
Absent: none
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION FROM THE CLASS OF 2008
MOVED by Normington that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Class of 2008, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: AMEND THE 2007-2008 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, to authorize the increase in the general fund revenue and appropriations in the amount of $30,500. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF 2008-2009 FEE SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted. (This schedule is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ACCEPT BUDGET APPROPRIATION STATUS AND REVENUE STATUS REPORTS/FUND
BALANCE PROJECTION FOR 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education accept the Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance Projection for 2007-2008 Fiscal Year. (These reports are contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE CLASSROOM RENTAL & ANCILLARY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOCES
MOVED by Normington that the Board of Education approve a classroom rental and ancillary
services agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2008-2009 (for lease of five classrooms and
the Distance Learning classroom), as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute
same. (This agreement is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following three items:
APPROVE REVISED BOARD POLICY #6782: CREDIT CARDS
Approve the revised Board Policy #6782 (Credit Cards) for a first reading, as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
ANNUAL REVIEW: BOARD POLICY #6720 AND APPENDIX R: PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES
Approve for annual review Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as
submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
ANNUAL REVIEW: BOARD POLICY #6240 AND APPENDIX P: INVESTMENT PROCEDURES
Approve for annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDED RESOLUTION: STANDARDIZATION OF PURCHASING RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the amended Resolution, dated July 14, 2008, regarding the Standardization of Purchasing Recreational Playground Equipment, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CONTRACT SERVICES WITH BOCES FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education authorize the district to contract with BOCES for services for the 2008-2009 school year.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2008-2009 school year, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADVANCED THERAPY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve contracting for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services with Advanced Therapy for the 2008-2009 school year, as submitted. (This contract is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
DISPOSAL OF OLD TEXTBOOKS
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education authorize the disposal of the textbook The American Nation, as submitted. (This request for disposal is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- There will be a meeting on July 15 to set scheduling for next year.
Legislative Liaison-no report
PTA- There will be a ŅMeet & GreetÓ for presidents and officers of the PTAs this summer.
DISCUSSION: POTENTIAL BUILDING PROPOSITION
The Board discussed options for the library additions and the timeline for presenting the building
proposition to the voters.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Brian Spofford, Dean of Students (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 8, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Diana Carpenter, part-time English Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Tami M. Clark, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 12, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix O to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Susan Rowe, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix P to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation of Patricia Gabree, School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix Q to these minutes).
f. Approve the unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes for Becky DiCaprio, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective on/about December 15, 2008 through April 19, 2009. (This request is contained as Appendix R to these minutes).
Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) Approve the probationary appointment of Cily E. Rueda as Elementary Teacher [Gifted and Talented Program/ Academic Enrichment Program (Districtwide)], effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $50,687 (Step 9 +M +M). Ms. Rueda has permanent certification.
2) Approve the probationary appointment of Melissa L. Hoskinson as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $44,407 (Step 5 +M +21). Ms. Hoskinson has permanent certification. 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.
3) Approve the probationary appointment of Christina Jordy as Science Teacher (Biology) (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $42,082. (Step 4 +M +7). Ms. Jordy has initial certification. 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.
4) Approve the probationary appointment of Brett T. Campbell as Physical Education Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,861 (Step 2 +35). Mr. Campbell has initial certification.
5) Approve the probationary appointment of Erin L. Giaquinto as Science Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,881 (Step 2). Ms. Giaquinto has initial certification. 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.
6) Approve the probationary appointment of Anne M. Ashcraft as Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $40,286 (Step 4 +M). Ms. Ashcraft has permanent certification. 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.
7) Approve the probationary appointment of Christina DeFilippi as Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Middle School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,301 (Step 2 +15). Ms. DeFilippi has initial certification.
8) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary for Kathleen Waters, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), from $65,390 (Step 18 +M +18½) to $67,727 (Step 19 +M +18½ ), effective July 1, 2008.
9) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary for Patricia Tammar, Health Teacher and Coordinator (Senior High School), from $84,516 (Step 23 +M +49½) to $84,629 (Step 23 +M +53½), effective July 1, 2008.
10) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary of Richard Wiesen from $43,430.40 (Step 3 +624 longevity) to $43,635.60 (Step 3 +$829.20 longevity), effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
11) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 annual salary of Janice Balch, Executive Secretary II (District Office) from $43,624.24 to $42,974.64, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
12) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 longevity rate of Nancy Livingston, Stenographer (Glen-Worden Elementary School), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective July 1, 2008.
13) Approve the adjustment in the 2008-2009 salary of Susan Caldwell, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden Elementary School) from $8.94/hour to $9.00/hour, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
14) Approve the 2008-2009 salary of Amy Schwarting-Ego, Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School) at the rate of $9.11/hour, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
15) Approve a stipend in the amount of $14,608 for Bruce Kohout, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), as Coordinator of the GovernorÕs Initiative for Voluntary Excellence (GIVE) Program, effective for the 2008-2009 school year.
16) Approve the appointment of Joan Cipriano as Coordinator of the Substitute Registry for the 2008-2009 school year, at a salary of $13,644.
17) Approve the appointment of Cynthia Shipley as Director of Continuing Education for the 2008-2009 school year, at a salary of $5,235.
18) Approve the change in assignment of Marianne Amato from Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 10 months, to Head School Bus Driver (Transportation), 12 months, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,166.40 (Step 3).
19) Approve the following additional summer school appointment:
Katherine M. Jahn 1 Section Š Spanish I
$1,400
20) Approve the following adjustments in summer school staffing:
Helen Phillips
from 2 Sections (Science 7, Science 8) [$2,880]
to 1 ½ Sections (Science 7/8) $2,160
21) Rescind the following secondary summer school teacher appointment:
Krista Stokes 1 Section Š Biology
$1,400
22) Approve the following secondary summer school teacher appointment:
Helen Phillips 1 Section Š Biology
$1,440
23) Approve the following lists of employees in the Transportation Department for the 2007-2008 summer school session, effective June 25, 2008 through August 15, 2008, at the current rate of pay, as submitted:
School Bus Drivers
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Teacher Aides
Substitute Teacher Aides
(These lists are contained as Appendix S to these minutes).
24) Approve the following employees as Bus & Garage Cleaners (Transportation), effective July 2, 2008 through August 31, 2008, 4 hours/day, at the labor rate of pay:
Dawn Gamache
John Ciarmello
25) Approve the change in the number for summer days for William Lydon, CPSE/Psychologist, from 12.5 days to up to 20 days at 1/200 of his 2007-2008 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the CPSE and
CSE in their reports dated 7/14/08.
b. Minutes: Regular Meeting June 9, 2008
Community Forum June 19, 2008
June 21, 2008
Special Meeting June 23, 2008
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report of Payroll/Warrants, the
Budget Transfers and the TreasurerÕs Reports.
c. Internal Claims Auditor's Report of Payroll/Warrants
Warrants: #27 $932,209.05
#28 $697,806.33
#29 $1,118,943.23
#30 $285,340.79
#48 $729,075.96
#1 $185,867.43
(These reports are contained as Appendix T to these minutes).
d. Budget Transfers
(These transfers are contained as Appendix U to these minutes).
e. TreasurerÕs Report: March 2008
April 2008
(These reports are contained as Appendix V to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board briefly discussed the following:
į Interviews for the position of Director of PPS
į The Organizational Meeting
į The BoardÕs self-evaluation
į Student senate attendance at Board meetings
į Contracted professional services
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk