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 January 11, 2010.
President Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz,
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Long and Business Manager Giaquinto
Absent: none
MOVED by Benedetto that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Hayley Prentiss, a student at Tech Valley High, spoke to the Board regarding her experiences at Tech Valley High School.
PRESENTATION: MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
John JoJo, of Mosaic Associates, reported to the Board on the status of the upcoming building project. He provided a schedule to the Board for the building project and presented the designs for the Middle School Library. Mr. JoJo reported that he would be back in March to present further updates.
ACCEPT BUDGET APPROPRIATION STATUS AND REVENUE STATUS REPORTS/FUND BALANCE (2ND) PROJECTION FOR 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR
MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education accept the Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance (2nd) Projection for 2009-2010, as submitted. (These reports are contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
DISCUSSION: CARRY FORWARD BUDGET 2010-2011
Superintendent Swartz presented a preliminary look at the carry forward budget for 2010-2011. She
explained that due to incomplete information from the state at this time regarding state aid, the Board
will need to start to think about areas they would consider for budget cuts if necessary. She
asked for feedback from the Board on how to proceed with public forums for the community to keep
them informed during the budget process. The Board discussed these issues and will continue
to discuss them throughout the budget process.
DISCUSSION: APPROPRIATING SAVINGS ON JULY 2009 BORROWING FOR PURCHASE OF
NEW SCHOOL BUSES
Superintendent Swartz explained to the Board that the District realized a savings of $9598.20 on the
borrowing of funds for the bus purchase. She explained that the Board had the option of either
returning the money to the taxpayers via appropriated fund balance, or to place the excess amount
into the debt service reserve account to be applied to subsequent year debt service payments. The
Board discussed this issue and directed Ms. Swartz to restore the money to the taxpayers via the
appropriated fund balance.
NON-RESIDENT STUDENT TUITION RATES FOR 2009-2010
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for the 2009-2010 school year, as follows:
Regular Education:
Grades K-6 $8,309
Grades 7 -12 $7,331
Charges for students with disabilities who are eligible for public excess cost aid:
Grades K-6 $23,179
Grades 7-12 $22,201
(This rate sheet is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
After a brief discussion, Mr. Conlon amended his motion to accept/approve the following items, with
the exception of Item #8 under Staffing, which will be tabled for the present time:
RESOLUTION: APPROPRIATE TAX CERTIORARI RESERVE FUNDS AND AMEND THE 2009-2010 BUDGET
Approve the Resolution, dated January 11, 2010, to appropriate Tax Certiorari Reserve Funds and Amend the 2009-2010 Budget, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Approve the Resolution, dated January 11, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of $250 from the American Chemical Society to Glen-Worden Elementary School, to be used for the purchase of a camera to enhance Science instruction, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Jodi Costello, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective January 4, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
REPORTS/UPDATES: CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA/AUDIT COMMITTEE/BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE/BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
CAPSBA-The date for the CAPSBA dinner is January 13, 2010.
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon reported on the latest information from the GovernorÕs office on the Executive Budget.
PTA Council- FounderÕs Day will be Feb. 2, 1010.
Audit Committee- the audit committee will meet on January 25, 2010.
Policy Committee- the policy committee will be working with Boces on Board Policy.
Building Project Update- no report at this time
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Tenure
1) Approve the change in effective date of the tenure appointment of Joel Richardson as a Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) from July 1, 2009 to September 1, 2009.
b. Staffing
1) Approve the regular substitute appointment of David M. McLear as Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective January 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 annual salary to be at the rate of $41,671 (Step 2 +M). Mr. McLear has initial certification.
2) Approve the part-time appointment of Debbie Ripchick as Literacy Coach (Sacandaga and Lincoln Elementary Schools), effective January 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $24,400. Mrs. Ripchick has professional certification.
3) Approve the part-time appointment of Debra LeFleche as Typist (10 month clerical) (Glen-Worden Elementary School), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective January 12, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $11.75/hour, 4 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 provision of Education Law ¤3035.
4) Approve the revised re-assignment of Judith Burbank from School Monitor (Senior High School) 5.25 hours/day, with 2009-2010 salary at the rate of $9.00/hour to School Monitor (Senior High School) 7.0 hours/day, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour, effective December 15, 2009.
5) Approve the following additional stipend for the 2009-2010 school year, effective January 12, 2010:
Mentor
Claire McDermott $600
6) Approve the appointment of Catherine Cawley as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective January 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $16.32/hour, 4.5 hours/day.
7) Approve the following additional substitutes and tutor for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Suzanne Bachner Michelle Marshall
Cheryl Bianconi Kimberly Minear
Katherine Bridegroom Chris Moran
Katelyn Caddell Kerry Piaggionel
Peter Cameron Valerie Pickering
Tia Corniel Michael Silver
Cheryl Cufari Denise Subik
Kevin DeMassio Elizabeth Tarantelli
Kelly Flora Michael Tomaino
Amy Fuller-Sullivan Renee Unser
Mark Gatta, Jr. Shalini Varma
Melissa Guiry Amanda Weires
Charles Heimerdinger .
Christopher Herron
Valerie Krawczyk
Elena Kulikova
Elizabeth Laura
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Suzanne Bachner
Cheryl Bianconi
Katelyn Caddell
Lynn Conti
Brittni Doyle
Chris Moran
Elizabeth Tarantelli
Michael Tomaino
Renee Unser
Tutor
Christopher Herron
Substitute Teacher Aide
Amy Cremo
Morgan Montanye
Substitute School Bus Driver
Frederick Bleser
Substitute School Monitor
Trisha M. Natalie
Substitute Cleaner
Gabriel Neander
c. Placements of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placements of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Preschool Special Education in their report dated January 11, 2010 and by the Committee
On Special Education in their report dated January 11, 2010.
d. Minutes: December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting
e. TreasurerÕs Report: October 2009
President Carbone noted receipt of the October 2009 TreasurerÕs Report. (This report is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
f. Budget Transfers
President Carbone noted receipt of the Budget Transfers. (These transfers are contained as
Appendix G to these minutes).
g. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants:
Warrant : #11 $1,009,697.44
#12 $1,059,138.31
#13 $1,018,272.10
#14 $1,072,547.13
#21 $1,338,383.92
#24 $ 410,291.12
President Carbone noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants. (These reports are contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
h. Bids
1) Award the bid for physical education equipment and supplies (Items #134 - #143) to various bidders on an item by item basis, as per attached Bid Summary. (This bid summary is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
President Carbone welcomed Maureen Long, the new Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to the District.
The Board briefly discussed having a liaison from the Board attend the Village Board meetings.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order
to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:10
p.m.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointment for 2010-2011:
Football
Varsity *Carmen M. DePoalo Step 5 -0- Effective January 12, 2010 through August 15, 2010
Varsity *Carmen M. DePoalo Step 5 $5,622 Effective August 16, 2010
*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 provision of Education Law ¤3035.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 2 (Carbone, Smith)
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the following fall coaching appointment for 2010-2011:
Field Hockey
Varsity Lisa Snyder Step 5 -0- Effective January 12, 2010
through August 15, 2010
Varsity Lisa Snyder Step 5 $4,164 Effective August 16, 2010
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk