Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School, in said district on September 22, 2008.
President Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, McCann, Normington, Yagielski, Superintendent
Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh and Business Manager
Giaquinto
Absent: none
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
District Clerk DeLong was present during Open Session.
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Don Addelson, 1137 Spearhead Dr., spoke to the Board regarding the impact of this yearÕs tax increase on senior citizens.
Jerry Moore, 122 Jay St., spoke to the Board regarding the potential of using district fields for
potato farming.
RECOGNITION OF RECENT TENURE RECIPIENTS: THOMAS EAGAN, MARK MCCARTHY,
RYAN ROSS, REGAN BURNS, THERESA CARR, RENEE EVENDEN, ELAINE GENITI,
MISCHELLE GUSTAFSON, ADRIENNE HALL, JESSICA LAMPHERE, LOIS LONG, MARIA
MAYNARD, ELIZABETH RYAN, NATASHA SWEET, CANDI BORDELL, MELISSA BOBO,
LAUREN SCAVULLO, SHARON DERESKI, PAMELA DIPIETRO, SANDRA PAGE, LINDA
RISLEY, TERESA SMITH, MARY WISNIEWSKI
Superintendent Swartz recognized the above tenure recipients with a brief reception.
CURRICULUM REPORT: CURRICULUM MAPPING (JOSEPH KAVANAUGH, DIRECTOR OF
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION)
Joe Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave a report to the Board on Curriculum Mapping. (This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
DISCUSSION: PROPOSED 2008-2009 DISTRICT GOALS
Superintendent Swartz handed out a draft of this years District Goals. The Board briefly discussed
this item.
DISCUSSION: DEVELOPMENT OF 2008-2009 BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS
The Board discussed the development of their 2008-2009 goals. It was decided that they will work on
this item at the Oct. 20th meeting, in addition to their self-evaluation.
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Š HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TRAVEL CLUB TO AVILA,
SPAIN Š FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Š FEBRUARY 20, 2009
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Spanish Travel Club and chaperones to Avila, Spain, from February 6, 2009 Š February 20, 2009, with no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: RICHARD W. FYVIE MEMORIAL AWARD
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 22, 2008,
regarding acceptance of the Richard W. Fyvie Memorial Award, as submitted. (This resolution is
contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 22, 2008, regarding acceptance of a donation from an anonymous donor of three in-kind subscriptions of the Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition for the benefit of three high school Economics classes. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: WITHDRAW AND AMEND SCHOOL TAX ROLLS Š 2008-2009
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated September 22, to
withdraw and amend the 2008-2009 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as
Appendix E to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence, in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, of Linda Nowak, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
b. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence, in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, of Jaroslava (Jarka) Dearstyne, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 24, 2008 through October 31, 2008. (This request is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Robert E. Nelson, School Monitor (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 22, 2008, in order for him to accept the position of Teacher Aide (Middle School). (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Nicole Aydlott, School Monitor (Lincoln), effective c.o.b. September 22, 2008, in order for her to accept the position of School Bus Driver (Transportation). (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation of Ronald D. Brooks, School Monitor (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. September 22, 2008, in order for him to accept the position of Cleaner (Glendaal Elementary School). (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Staffing
1) Approve the part- time appointment of Robert E. Nelson as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 23, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (33 hours/week).
2) Approve the revision to the part-time appointment of Mary Beth Mantica as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 9, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (1.67 hours/day).
3) Approve the change in assignment of Gary Myatt, School Bus Driver (Transportation) from 4.25 hours/day, plus a late run 4 days/week, to 6.25 hours/day, plus a late run 4 days/ week, effective September 23, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with no change in current rate of pay.
4) Approve the part-time appointment of Michael J. Kielthy as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 23, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $16.32/hour (Step 1, 4.75 hours/day).
5) Approve the part-time appointment of Nicole T. Aydlott as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective September 23, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $16.32/hour (Step 1, 2.25 hours/day).
6) Approve the probationary appointment of Ronald D. Brooks as Cleaner (Glendaal Elementary School), in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission, effective September 23, 2008, with 2008-2009 annual salary to be at the annual rate of $23,462.40 ($11.28/hour, Step 1).
7) Approve the revision to the following 2008-2009 fall coaching appointments:
Girls Soccer
Modified (Gr 8) from Anthony Peconie Step 5 $3,425
to Anthony Peconie Step 5 (50%) $1,712.50
Kerry Cermak Step 4 (50%) $1,545.50
8) Approve the revision to the following supplemental appointment for the 2008-2009 school year:
a) Class Advisors
Sophomore Class from Mischelle Gustafson $685
to Mischelle Gustafson $342.50
Judy Corigliano $342.50
9) Approve the following additional supplemental appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
Student Council Advisors
Middle School David Gildersleeve $606.50
SADD Club Advisors
Middle School Erin Giaquinto No stipend
Lisa Forshey No stipend
8th Grade 4 Square
Middle School Sharon Dereski No stipend
Teen Town Š Middle School Š (Paid through Teen Town Extra-Curricular Club)
Chaperones Teresa Smith
10) Approve the following additional substitute appointments for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute Teachers
Andrea Boggie
Brandi Bornt
Amiee Hennigan
Addi Lucas
Sean Lyons
Kira Muscanell
Karen Normington
*Michael Parker
*Vimla Singh
Andrew Smith
Stacy Travis
Richard Wurster
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Addi Lucas
Kira Muscanell
Karen Normington
*Vimla Singh
Andrew Smith
Stacy Travis
Buildings & Grounds Substitute
*John Liggett
School Monitor
*David Shultes
Tutor
Kira Muscanell
*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 probationary appointment of Tashana E. Person-Evans as Information Processing Specialist 1 (Pupil Personnel Services) (Sacandaga Elementary School), in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission, effective September 23, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $12/hour, 7 hours/day (10 months, plus 20 summer days). 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.
b. Placement of Students with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education in their reports dated 9/22/08.
c. Bids
1) Award the 2008-2009 Pupil Transportation Bid to Gateway Transportation, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
2) Award the 2008-2009 bid for Refrigeration Repair and Maintenance Services to Altamont Ice Systems, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
d. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants:
Warrant: #6 $ 326,528.63
#7 $1,006,138.77 (Payroll)
#7 $1,091,957.06 (General Fund)
#9 $1,023,503.68
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants. (These reports
are contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed the following items:
Superintendent Swartz introduced Maureen Long, from the Coxsackie School District, who will be interning here at Scotia-Glenville.
Mr. Conlon noted that the Board was very pleased with the condition and cleanliness of the buildings for the opening of school.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters
relating to negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:20 p.m.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Bobbie Delong, District Clerk