Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center of the Middle School, in said district on September 8, 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
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jerry Moore, 122 Jay St., spoke to the Board regarding the economy in New York State.
OPENING OF SCHOOL UPDATE
Superintendent Swartz gave an update on the opening of school. She reported that everything went smoothly on Opening Day. Mr. Kavanaugh commended the Technology Department for the outstanding job they did over the summer to get the buildings ready to open. (This update is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
Superintendent Swartz gave a brief update to the Board on the proposed Building Project. The Board
discussed how they would like to present the information to the public on this project.
DISCUSSION: CURRICULUM REPORT SCHEDULE Š 2008-2009 (DRAFT)
Joe Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented the Board with a draft of the 2008-
2009 Curriculum Report schedule.
DISCUSSION: BOARD SELF-EVALUATION
The Board discussed options for their self-evaluation. It was decided that the Board will have a
Special Meeting on Oct. 20th specifically for their self-evaluation.
RESOLUTION: GIFT AND DONATION
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated September 3, 2008,
regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia Rotary Club for the purchase of e-books, as
submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Š GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH
GRADERS TO CAMP CHINGACHGOOK OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER Š OCTOBER 16
OCTOBER 17, 2008
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY, from October 16-17, 2008. (This request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- Ms. Carbone stated that due to a schedule change at CAPSBA, she will be unable to
attend some of their meetings and will need for another member of the Board to attend if possible.
Legislative Liaison- no report
PTA Council- no report
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for childcare purposes of Cily Rueda, Elementary Teacher (Gift and Talented/Academic Enrichment Program) (Districtwide), effective on/about December 10, 2008 through on/about January 5, 2009. (This request is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Leah E. Zimmerman, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective August 21, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Mary E. Rosenzweig, Cleaner (Glendaal), effective c.o.b. September 5, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Patricia Crowley, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 3, 2008. (This resignation is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the regular substitute appointment of James A. Resue 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. Resue has initial certification.
2) Approve the change in assignment of Lisa M. Bourassa, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High School) from $22,930 (Step 7 +31½, 50% basis) to $18,344 (Step 7 + 31½, 40% basis), effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
3) Approve the adjustment to the longevity rate of Diana Sogoian, Senior Typist (Fine Arts), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective September 1, 2008.
4) Approve the adjustment to the longevity rate of Karen Tongue, Stenographer (Lincoln Elementary School), from $0.25/hour to $0.30/hour, effective September 1, 2008.
5) Approve the following additional stipends for the 2008-2009 school year:
Mentors
Maureen Armstrong $1,000
Ronald Ashcraft $1,000
Gina Brown $1,000
John Connolly $1,000
Corinna DuCharme $1,000
Marilyn Johnson $1,000
Diane Robbins $1,000
Lorri Sammons-Wilbur $1,000
½ Mentor
Betty Fortna $500
Mentor Coordinator
Patricia Tammar $1,200
6) Approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for Dorothy Halligan, Remedial Reading Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), as AISM Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year.
7) Approve the probationary appointment of Norman Uhlinger as Automotive Mechanic (Transportation), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective August 26, 2008, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the annual rate of $38,438.40 (Step 1, $18.48/hour).
8) Approve the appointment of Kathleen Curtiss 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 $9.24 (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.
9) Approve the following Substitute Lists and Tutor List for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute Teaching Assistants
Tutor List
Substitute School Monitors
Substitute School Bus Drivers
Substitute Teacher Aides (Transportation)
Substitute Teacher Aides
Substitute School Nurses
(These lists are contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
10) Rescind the following fall coaching appointments for 2008-2009:
Cheerleading
Junior Varsity Michelle Crandall Step 10 (40%) $1,213.20
Girls Soccer
Modified Kerry Cermak Step 4 $3091.00
11) Approve the part-time employment of Clara Bisaillon as School Monitor (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 9, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $8.75/hour (3.5 hours/day). 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 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. 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.
13) Approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2008-2009 school year:
Scotia-Glenville/Schenectady County
Community College Š University in the
High School Program Coordinator
Michael Parks $500
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education in their reports dated 9/8/08.
b. Board of Education Meeting Minutes: August 4, 2008 Special Meeting
August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting
August 25, 2008 Special Meeting
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants: #4 $275,217.39
#5 $659,551.45
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants. (These reports are contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
d. Budget Transfers
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed the upcoming walkabout on September 20th.
MOVED by Yagielski 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 7:55 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:16 p.m.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk