SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT OFFICE

 

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, June 9, 2008

7:00 PM Š Open Session

Middle School Cafeteria

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.    Roll Call: Smith, Ahnert, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Yagielski

 

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 ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.

 

4.    Recognition of Outgoing Board of Education Member Š Kurt Ahnert

 

5.    Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: David Doak, Elementary Teacher; Deborah Roedel, Elementary Teacher; Louis Schiavone, Social Studies Teacher; John George, Elementary Teacher

 

6.    Recognition of the Class of 2008 and Outstanding Student Leadership: Katherine DeVantier, Thomas Gallant, Laura Osselmann, Ben Wegener, Kelly Trepess

 

 

Note:    At this time, we will take a short break to enjoy refreshments and congratulate our honored guests.

 

 

7.    Discussion: Review of Child Safety Zones by Safety Rules!

 

8.    Report of Inspectors of Budget Vote

 

SuperintendentÕs 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 20, 2008, as follows:

 

1)    Resolution to approve the 2008-2009 budget in the amount of $45,857,132

 

Yes = 1,160                       No = 885                          Void = 2                      Total = 2,047

 

2) Board of Education Candidates

 

Benjamin Conlon           1,412

Pamela Carbone            1,497

Brian McCann                  1,526

 

The following individuals received write-in votes: Joseph Bulak, John Bulak, Nelson Budak, Richard Sawyer, Jerry Moore, and J. Kulkus

 

3)    Bus Purchase Proposal

 

       Yes = 1,216                      No = 745            Void = 2              Total = 1963

 

9.    Adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the District

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the District, as submitted.

 

10.  Update: Proposed Building Project Community Forums

 

11.  Resolution: Acquisition of School Buses

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 9, 2008, authorizing the acquisition of school buses and the issuance of serial bonds, as submitted.

 

12.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

       SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 9, 2008, regarding acceptance of the DunkinÕ Donuts High School Player of the Week Award, as submitted.

 

13.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 9, 2008, regarding acceptance of the donation from Dr. Jeffrey S. Moak of a used Concept II ERG to the Scotia-Glenville Athletic Department, as submitted.

 

14.  Resolution: Accept Gift and Donation

 

SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 9, 2008, regarding acceptance of the donation from the General Electric Foundation of $5,000 to be used for the Dance Residency and for music supplies for musical instruments, as submitted.

 

15.  CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports                

 

16.  Communications

 

a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Anthony Albanese, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lauren Lyons-Swift, Science Teacher (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.

 

c.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Jeffrey Reynolds, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. June 13, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

d.    SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of William Savaria, Senior Mechanic (Transportation), effective c.o.b. July 9, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.

 

17.  Report of Superintendent

 

a. Staffing 

 

1)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education terminate the probationary employment of Lisa Chiariello, Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Middle School/Senior High School), effective c.o.b. July 9, 2008.

 

2)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 salaries for the following Management/Confidential employees: Roberta DeLong, Colleen DiCaprio, Jean Ellis, Diane Hartman, Gloria Kudzin, Dana Legere, Doris Munro, Karlean Newton, and David VanSchaick, as submitted.

 

       3)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

                     Substitute Teacher

                     Laura Risley

                     Andrew Smith

 

                     Substitute Teaching Assistant

                     Michele Brisk

                     Robin Jess

 

4)  SuperintendentÕsRecommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following employees at the rate of 1/200 of their 2007-2008 annual salary for each full day of service this summer:

 

School Nurses

Up to 10 days for Physical Exam Preparation for 2008-2009, to be divided among:

      

                     Lisa Forshey

                     TBA

 

5)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2007-2008 summer coaching position:

 

Fitness Center Coach

Regan Burns            Step 1          $2,472

 

18.    Routine Business

    

                 a. Placement of Children with Disabilities

b.  Minutes: May 7, 2008              Formal Budget Hearing

                             May 12, 2008           Regular Meeting

                             May 19, 2008           Special Meeting            

 

       c. Budget Transfers

 

d. Bids:

 

1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Science Supplies for the 2008-2009 school year on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Athletic Supplies for the 2008-2009 school year on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

3)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Custodial Supplies for the 2008-2009 school year on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

4)   SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Wood Floor Recoating for the 2008-2009 school year to Forth Sport Floors, Inc., as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

5)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the Cooperative Bid for Toner Cartridges for 2008-2009 to Ikon Business Solutions, as per the Bid Summary.

 

6)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Bus Tires on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

7)  SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for Physical Education supplies for the 2008-2009 school year on an item by item basis, as per the attached Bid Summary.

 

e. Internal Claims Auditor Report/Warrants:

 

                     #25        $ 930,605.85

                     #26        $ 1,052,224.14

                     #45        $ 33,673.70

                     #46        $ 981,176.15

 

19. Other Business

 

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