SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, May 24, 2004

Open Session - 7:00 PM

Middle School Cafeteria

AGENDA

1. Roll Call. Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time to any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the “Welcome to a Meeting of the Board of Education” brochure.

4. 2004-2005 Budget Vote: Appoint Additional Inspectors and Assistant Clerks and Inspector for Nursing Homes

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following list of additional Inspectors, Assistant Clerks, and Inspectors for Nursing Homes for the Annual District Election on May 18, 2004, as submitted:

Inspectors Assistant Clerks Inspectors for Nursing Homes

John Mace Patricia Saskowicz Florence Denice

Nelia Mace Phyllis Burke

Grace McIver

Celeste O'Neill

Tina Vanderwerken

Mary Gilgore

5. Report of Inspectors of Budget Vote

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the report of the Inspectors of the election certifying the results of the budget vote held on May 18, 2004 as follows:

1) Resolution to approve the 2004-2005 budget in the amount of $37,348,832

Yes = 1,592 No = 1,141 Void = 3 Total 2,736

2) Board of Election Candidates:

Joseph Crisafulli – 1,838

Jerry Moore – 1,073

Margaret Smith – 1,856

3) Bus/Vehicle Purchase Proposition: $298,499

Yes = 1,635 No = 1,004 Void = 3 Total = 2,642

6. Resolution: Participation in the Schoharie Area Workers' Compensation Trust

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated May 24, 2004, to participate in the Schoharie Area Workers' Compensation Trust, as submitted.

7. Resolution: Establishing A Workers' Compensation Insurance Reserve Fund

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated May 24, 2004, establishing a Workers' Compensation Insurance Reserve Fund, as submitted.

8. Request for Overnight Trip – SGHS Varsity Cheerleaders to Boston, Massachusetts

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the High School Varsity Cheerleaders and chaperones to the UCA Cheerleading Camp, Boston, Massachusetts, from July 20-24, 2004, at no expense to the district.

9. Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with the School Alliance for Substitutes in Education (Scotia-Glenville School District Unit) and Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education ratify the Memorandum of Agreement, dated May 24, 2004, with the School Alliance for Substitutes in Education (Scotia-Glenville School District Unit) and Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008, as submitted, and further, authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.

10. Discussion: 2005-2006 Budget Calendar/Curriculum Calendar

11. Discussion: Elementary School Security Systems

12. Communications

a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Deborah Scharff, School Monitor (Glen-Worden), effective c.o.b. May 5, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Matthew F. Hughes, Fitness Center Assistant (Senior High School), effective June 14, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.

c. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Christine Darkangelo Wood, Science Teacher (Senior High School), for childcare purposes, effective on/about October 5 through on/about October 17, 2004.

d. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Dawn Farone, Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden), effective July 1, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.

13. Routine Business

a. Staffing

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kelly Peugh-Forte as Summer School Principal for the 2003-2004 school year, at a salary of $4,820 (Step 1). Mrs. Peugh-Forte has provisional certification as a School Administrator/Supervisor.

2) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Elizabeth L. Farquhar as School Media Specialist (Library) (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at Step 1 + M when teachers' salaries are set. Ms. Farquhar has provisional certification.

3) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the probationary appointment, at her request, of Heidi Anderson as Remedial Speech Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, and further approve her part-time (50% basis) appointment as Remedial Speech Teacher (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

4) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appointments for 2003-2004:

Senior High Drama Club

Fall Play Director/Producer Deborah May $1,086

Spring Stage Director/Producer Deborah May $1,391

Spring Music Director Jessica Dashnaw $1,000

Spring Musical Orchestra Director Allison Atchley $ 258

5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That Allen Calhoun, Industrial Arts Teacher (Middle School), be appointed at the rate of 1/200 of his 2003-2004 annual salary for each full day of service, up to 14 days, this summer.

6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the following at the rate of 1/200 of their 2003-2004 annual salary for each full day of service this summer.

a) Psychologists

Kenneth Handin Up to 19 days (12 grant-funded)

Tammy Boyd Up to 17 days (12 grant-funded)

William Lydon 8.5 days (5 days for CPSE – grant funded; 3.5 days for

Lincoln)

Linda Lewis 4 days

Susan Hoefer 5 days

Amy Hart 4 days

Cathleen Barrett 5 days

b) Guidance Counselors

Lise Williams 10 days

Deborah May 11 days

Karen McKenney 11 days

Kimberlee Shartrand 18 days

Hilarie Wells 10 days

Lucia Dixon 4 days

David Olszewski 2 days

Timothy O'Connell 15 days

c) Social Work

Kate Gonnelly Up to 10 days (5 days firm, 5 if need to provide emergency counseling)

d) Nurses

Joanne Reynolds 2 days (supplies)

Up to 10 days to be divided among:

Bonnie Lange Sports Physicals

Susan Piehler Sports Physicals

Barbara Zabala Sports Physicals

Melinda Zarnoch Sports Physicals

e) Math Department Head

Mark McCarthy Up to 20 days

f) Technology

David Versocki 15 days – grant funded

g) Consolidated Grant

Patricia Abel Up to 11 days – grant funded

Patricia Tammar 1 day – grant funded

7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of David Bond from part-time Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary School) (4 hours/day) to full-time Cleaner (Senior High School) (8 hours/day), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective May 25, 2004, and further

approve the Lead Cleaner stipend of $1500, effective May 25, 2004.

8) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in assignment of Audry Gundlach (School Bus Driver) from 5.14 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective May 17, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.

b. Placement of Students with Disabilities

14. Other Business

The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.