Public Hearing

Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Public Hearing and Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in Room A30 in the Senior High School in said district on June 23, 2003.

 

President of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Conlon, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle; Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hodgins, District Treasurer Nolie and District Clerk Galivan

 

Excused:     Carpenter, Magruder

 

PUBLIC HEARING – CODE OF CONDUCT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Superintendent Marcelle welcomed everyone in attendance.   He explained that the Code of Conduct Committee has reviewed K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 conduct codes and made some minor revisions.  Superintendent Marcelle outlined the revisions and took questions and comments from the Board.

 

The Hearing adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

 

President Ahnert called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Recognition of Retiring Instructional Personnel: Linda Adamczyk, Elementary Teacher; Mary Farina, Science Teacher; Gregory Olson, Science Teacher; and Evelyn A. O’Malley, Science Teacher.  The names of Board members who will be reading this information are in parentheses next to each name.

 

Linda Adamczyk (Kurt)

Linda began her professional career in Scotia-Glenville as a teaching assistant during the fall of 1985. That December, she received her appointment as a Special Education teacher in our Language Development full day Kindergarten program at Sacandaga. Linda served in this capacity for the duration of the program, changing her tenure area to Elementary Education in September 1997 as a result of our move to the transitional Kindergarten program.

 

Linda served on a variety of committees during her tenure. She was an active member of the district's Inclusionary Advisory Committee as well as the PreK / Kindergarten program review committee. Prior to these committees, Linda served on Sacandaga's Shared Decision Making team as well as the Blue Ribbon Award committee in 1994. In 1993, Linda served on the committee developing the Arts-in-Education program for our district as well as assisting in a variety of committees serving our community and children in need over the years. One special program that Linda has been a part of since its inception at Sacandaga is the “Kids Giving to Kids” program.

 

In addition, Linda has also been a wonderful role model for the children in our district investigating careers in education or in need of in-service credit for community services. Many student teachers have had the privilege of working with a master teacher in action.   Students needing a community service program were always welcome in her classroom.

 

Linda's love of teaching combined with her caring attitude provided a wonderful experience for young children entering our educational program for their first time. Her knowledge of early childhood practices mixed with that special way of interacting with her students fostered the development of early language and literacy skills of the many children crossing our threshold. No child was left out in her classroom, right down to her assuring that their milk monies were taken care of or the funds for attending a field trip were paid for.

 

In addition, Linda was a strong resource as well as a pillar of support for our staff. She would be the first to reach out to someone who was ill or needed a little emotional support. Her cards, treats, and kind words always brought a smile to someone's face.

 

If one looks in Linda's "crystal ball", they will see her enjoying her retirement at her camp on Schroon Lake, possibly playing a challenging game of tennis or golf or spending some quality time with her grandson.

 

Mary Farina (Pam)

Mary Farina is the quintessential educator.   Her intelligence, kindness, and passion for teaching have made her an institution at Scotia-Glenville, where she has been a teacher for 31 years.  During that time, she has taught Earth Science, Biology, Math, and English, and even pinch-hit as the head of the science department for a year.  It is unlikely that any other teacher in the district can claim to have served the district and its children for so long in so many different ways.

 

Mary is a special teacher.  She served our most needy students for many years as a FOCUS teacher, helping these students to success despite the most difficult obstacles.  Mary is a tough-love teacher who has a special way with needy kids.  When the day is done, these students always look back and remember her as the one who brooked no nonsense, who cared enough to relentlessly encourage them to succeed, and who accepted no excuses.  There is no teacher, anywhere, who is more dedicated to making the lives of her students better. She is determined that they will surmount any obstacle, and puts forth seemingly limitless amounts of energy to help them make success a reality.

 

Perhaps more than any other teacher in the science department, Mary has helped new teachers become acclimated to the Scotia-Glenville experience.  She has helped many, many of us to begin to see that the question is not “how am I doing”, but rather, “how are the students doing?”

 

Mary is always there to help, no matter what the difficulty, and she has an uncanny knack of knowing just when to provide the advice a new person needs.  In keeping with her love for kids, Mary once told her fresh and frustrated new buddy teacher, “You have got to understand that your job isn’t just to do nice things for good kids.  You also have to do nice things for kids who are acting badly.”  By living this philosophy on a daily basis, Mary helped struggling students and teachers to better understand how to achieve success.

 

No accolade for Mary could be complete without mentioning the degree of her commitment to our district’s children.  It is important to remember that Mary is also a Scotia-Glenville C.S.D. graduate!  She started school here in second grade, when her one room schoolhouse was closed in Glenville.  To the point, Mary has been a part of Scotia-Glenville Schools a long, long time.  Mary is the kind of person who would show up during the summer, unpaid, and spend a ten-hour day setting up her room, writing lesson plans, creating demonstrations and getting ready for September.  Mary would do this not once, but ten or twenty times a summer.  She also set the tone for the whole department, when she and Evelyn O’Malley established 9th period in our 8 period day.  On most days of the week for the past 30 years, her classroom has been full of students, working diligently to catch up on missed work, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.

 

Mary has been and continues to be one of the most dedicated employees this district has ever known.  She will be missed by everyone.

 

Greg Olson (Kurt)

Greg Olson has served the Scotia-Glenville Central School District faithfully for 36 years.  During that time, he has been a peerless teacher, motivator, coach, mentor and friend to both students and staff.  Mr. Olson’s impact on the fabric of our school cannot be underestimated.  In his quiet, unassuming way, he guides students and staff to “do the right thing.”   This is a lesson that he teaches, again and again, through example.

 

Mr. Olson has been doing an exemplary job for so long, in so many ways, that it is difficult to provide accolades that come close to doing him justice.  His list of ridiculous but engrossing demonstrations and stories seems inexhaustible.  His energy and enthusiasm for chemistry are obvious, and the effect on both students and colleagues is just as obvious.  Even when Mr. Olson should be overwhelmed with the responsibilities that come with being a teacher, coach, father and husband, he still finds extra time for students. Mr. Olson makes this process look effortless, but the fact is that he can often be found returning to the office after practice is complete, and at times he returns to his desk at six or seven o’clock in the evening. 

 

For our kids, Mr. Olson is a role model without comparison.  Mr. Olson’s students frequently return to visit him at school.  Some teachers have favorite students who turn up for a year or two after graduation, and then drift off as their lives move away from high school.  Mr. Olson’s students, some of which are now over 40 years old, return to visit in a steady stream.  These students return out of love and concern for Mr. Olson, but also for his guidance and advice. 

 

Not only is Mr. Olson a tremendous teacher, he has also acted as a mentor for many of our new teachers.  He provides this support without ever condescending, criticizing or correcting.  He offers advice when it is requested, and never seems to tire of supporting new staff members.  It is clear that he motivates these teachers through example.  He is uncompromising when it comes to student expectations, and he carries himself with a quiet dignity that cannot help but rub off on those around him.  He has a great sense of humor, and inner toughness that few on any faculty can match. Greg is a role model for the entire science department. 

 

Greg Olson has been eligible for retirement for the past couple of years.  When asked over the past years why he wasn’t going to retire, he would reply, “why would I quit?  I love what I am doing.” 

 

Greg’s presence will be sorely missed in the science department, the high school, and the district.

 

Evelyn O’Malley (Margaret)

      

In her twenty-four years of teaching experience at Scotia-Glenville, Evelyn O’Malley has taught biology, chemistry, earth science and even tried her hand at physics.  She has truly done it all in the science department, and has always been there to help regardless of the need. 

 

It is not unusual for Evelyn’s students to affectionately greet her by calling out “hey, Mom.”  This can be heard in the hallways, on the street, and at the shopping mall.  Mrs. O’Malley has a special way with students.  At the beginning of the year, they are alternately comforted and terrified by her energetic, affectionate, tough, and powerful personality.  By year’s end, students worship the ground Evelyn walks on.  Even more interesting, the more difficult the student, the greater their affection for her at year's end.  This is especially interesting, because while treating all of her students affectionately and warmly, Mrs. O’Malley is absolutely “hell on wheels” in her dealings with students who are not performing up to their ability. 

 

Mrs. O'Malley is tireless in her passion for earth science and demands the best of her students.  She spends countless hours after school with students who need extra help or have to complete or make up labs.  Woe betide the student who doesn't show up for an after school session or falls behind on their labs!   Any truly successful teacher knows that to teach well, one must love what they do and share that love with the students.  Mrs. O'Malley can make the most difficult concept or unit exam a fun activity.  Add to this a penchant for zany behavior, extremely silly science songs and outfits that include science themes from rocks to outer space, and you have one of the best educators the district has ever known.

 

It is impossible to know Evelyn without experiencing that infectious laugh.  She has a quick wit, and can see the humor in almost any situation, and seems able to make anyone join in the laughter.  Evelyn is also well known for her artistic abilities and her generosity.  Every science teacher has a collection of ornaments, created by and given to the group by Evelyn.  The quality of these gifts, and the cleverness of their construction is truly amazing.

 

At the heart of it, Evelyn is tough, demanding, uncompromising, and committed.  She and Mary Farina have worked exhaustively to create one of the premier earth science programs in our area.  They have worked together as friends and colleagues for so many years, that they seem inextricably connected.  It is only fitting that they move on to the joys of retirement together, however the vacuum they leave behind will be difficult to fill.

 

We wish Evelyn the best in everything!

 

Recognition of Claire McDermott – Nationally Certified Early Childhood/Generalist Teacher

 

       Claire McDermott (Karen)

Claire McDermott has been a wonderful addition to the Scotia-Glenville Schools through her talented teaching, committee involvement and consistent support of fellow teachers.   She started at Glen-Worden teaching Half-Day Kindergarten in September 1993 and is now teaching Transitional Kindergarten, which she helped to initiate in 2000-2001.

      

Claire is also a tireless and extremely productive volunteer at Glen-Worden, in the community and our school district.  She also models the lifelong quest for knowledge in her participation in In-Service Courses and Workshops.

 

A perfect example of this quest is Claire’s recent pursuit of National Board Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  Candidates for National Board Certification must critically analyze and reflect on their practice and demonstrate how effectively they act on their insights. The high standards of teacher knowledge and skill underlying National Board Certification assures that National Board Certified Teachers

possess deep subject knowledge and the ability to teach that subject in ways that help students learn.

 

            The National Board Certification process, requiring intense self-reflection and analysis of one's own practice, is a powerful professional development experience.  Teachers who pursue it speak about how the experience produces deeper student learning outcomes in classrooms.  These teachers are strengthened in their practice and emerge from the experience with a lasting commitment to professional growth.

 

Claire’s motivation for the pursuing this process was to perhaps improve her instruction and therefore her students’ education.  She was successful in all of her goals, for she has always provided high quality instruction and a safe and nurturing environment for her students.  In addition she became a National Board Certified Teacher last November.

 

Recognition of the Class of 2003 and Outstanding Student Leadership:  Lisa DeSieno, Jerad Gribben, Rebecca Haushalter, Kathryn Koch, and Lindsey Quick

 

       Lisa DeSieno (Ben)

Lisa DeSieno is a leader among her peers.  It has been apparent to faculty since her junior high years that she has tactful and intelligent leadership skills.  Lisa does not assume that others share her wishes and desires.  She works toward cohesion and consensus among her peers.  Lisa is a leader in the classroom, on the soccer field, in our community service program GIVE and in Student Senate.  Lisa was chosen and has held leadership positions including Director of Bridge to Friendship, Secretary of Student Senate and Captain of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team.  Last year she was recognized for all her accomplishments in academics, community service and leadership by being inducted into the National Honor Society.

 

Lisa has a great personality and a fun sense of humor.  She has many friends from many circles.  She is undaunted by challenges and works very diligently to be successful in all her endeavors.  She is deserving of recognition for her accomplishments because of her work ethic, desire to be a role model, willingness to help anyone in need.  Lisa is a creative and original thinker who constantly finds ways to reach out to her friends, classmates and community members to help and encourage them to reach their potential.   

 

Next year, Lisa will attend LeMoyne College where she has declared an undecided major, yet has a strong interest in education and psychology.

 

       Jerad Gribben (Kurt)

For the past four years, Jerad Gribben has managed to successfully balance sports, the arts, and community service.  According to his teachers, he is a motivated and focused individual who is always kind and friendly to everyone.  One teacher describes him as a person with a “good soul.”

 

In his senior year, he was chosen to be Varsity Football Captain.  Within this role, he easily earned trust and respect from his teammates.  He is known for placing the needs of the team before his own, and for his fair and equitable decisions.

 

On Sundays throughout high school, Jerad has assisted in his church nursery and Sunday School, where he takes care of the infants, and provides Sunday School Bible instruction.

 

Jerad is well known for his artistic abilities and interests.  According to Jerad, his serious interest in art began in the fifth grade, and he has since then spent “almost every waking moment” in pursuit of this passion.  In addition to his art classes in school, he has taken art instruction through a correspondence school.  As a result, he has produced an extensive and impressive art portfolio.

 

Through sports, the art, and in his giving to others, Jerad has truly shown himself to be a caring, compassionate, and promising individual.  In recognition of his efforts, he has been accepted to and will be attending the Art Institute of Boston this fall.

 

       Rebecca Haushalter (Margaret)

Rebecca is the kind of girl who lights up a room the minute she walks in.  She could represent the Fine Arts department single handedly – singing in Choralaires for three years, acting and singing in Drama Club presentations since she was a freshman, and taking all the art classes we offer.  Art and drama have been her passions, and she has proven this in many ways.  For art, she not only took classes here but at Sage Junior College as well.  A member of the Art Club, which has helped her exhibit her works, she also used her artistic talents in the drama realm as well, designing logos for drama productions for t-shirts and posters, doing publicity boards to be placed outside, and helping with set decoration and painting.

 

This fall, for the high school production of “Harvey,” two of her original paintings were proudly displayed in the play.  Rebecca was President of the Drama Club, and is also an extraordinary actress, taking part in all shows during her high school career, including summer in the park where she starred in “Cinderella.”  This year, she was the lead in the high school production of “South Pacific” as Nellie.  Her role as Dora in “Fiorello” last year won her a best supporting actress award from Schenectady Light Opera.

 

This spring, Rebecca completed a mural in the upstairs A wing hallway that she designed to be viewed from the new science wing.  This mural is an incredible rendition of artistic perspective that makes the viewer feel that they are walking into a gothic cathedral in France.  It is perhaps one of the most outstanding wall murals in the high school and will be enjoyed by students and staff for many years to come.

 

Rebecca is also a serious student, taking many honors and AP classes.  She has been Student of the Quarter in Art, and a regular on the Honor Roll.  Rebecca does volunteer work through GIVE and is active in her church.  Rebecca plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology for a major in Computer Animation.

 

       Kathryn Koch (pronounced “Cook”) (Pam)

Kay is a multi-talented young lady.  Scholastically, she’s a solid student and proves it by taking honors classes in English and Social Studies all four years of high school.  Kay’s teachers love having her in class and find her a valuable addition to any class discussion.  She’s known for her dependability and willingness to take on new challenges.  Kay is also concerned about her fellow students and is always doing something for someone.  Outside of school, Kay is very involved in her church and other community activities, such as ushering at Proctors.  If there is a free moment in her day, you can guarantee Kay will find something constructive to fill it with! 

 

Kay is also multi-talented in the arts, particularly music and drama.  She has been in Drama since she was a freshman and is a true backbone of the drama program doing backstage work as well as starring roles and acting as a leader for others around her.  Kay

has helped the Drama Club remain self-sustaining by her fundraising efforts.  Her outstanding portrayal of Bloody Mary in this spring’s production of “South Pacific” will be remembered for many years to come.  Kay is also a gifted writer and may use those talents to write a play someday!

 

Kay is an excellent singer, wonderful character actress, and will be attending Russell Sage next year with a major in musical theater.

 

       Lindsey Quick (Dan) as Mr. Magruder was excused, Mrs. Bradley presented.

When Lindsey was a small girl, she heard about Syracuse University from her grandfather who was an alumnus.  His tales made such an impression on her that she set her sights on attending there one day.  She entered high school with the goal to attend SU in preparation for eventual law school.  This goal has motivated Lindsey to select the most difficult courses we had to offer and maintain a grade point average in the top 5% of her class for four years.  This includes honors level study and the completion of five Advanced Placement courses.  She has never lost her focus on that goal.  The guidance office asks that four classroom teachers fill out rating checklists on each senior.  It speaks volumes that all four checklists rate Lindsey “outstanding” in all categories.  This is a rare occurrence. 

 

Lindsey’s primary school commitments beyond the classroom include four years in the Spanish Club (serving as vice president one year) and four years on the volleyball team (co-captain for two years).  She has played for six seasons on the ASA Softball League.  Lindsey obviously stays with her commitments over the long run.

 

Lindsey does not lose sight of the importance of family, friends and community.  She has completed over one hundred hours in Girl Scouting Service Projects and has received the Silver Award.  She is very active in her church.  Her contributions include planning liturgy, childcare, ushering and performing in church.  She stocks shelves, shops for food and serves at the Scotia Food Pantry.  She has taught at the Scotia Ecumenical Bible School for two summers.

 

Lindsey’s hard work and determination are about to be rewarded.  She has been accepted as an early decision candidate and will attend Syracuse University in the fall.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

None.

 

Resolution:   Annual Organizational Meeting

 

MOVED by Smith that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District for the 2003-2004 school year be held on July 14, 2003, beginning at 7:00 PM in the District Office in said District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:   Acquisition of School Buses and Maintenance Vehicles

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated June 23, 2003, authorizing the acquisition of various school buses and maintenance vehicles, and the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principle amount not to exceed $316,678, and delegating the power to issue bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of such bonds to the president of the Board of Education, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Nomination of LynnE Lenhardt as NYSSBA Area 7 Director

 

        MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

 

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Education submit the nomination of Lynne Lenhardt as NYSSBA Area 7 Director for a two-year term.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Accept Gift and Donation

 

        MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 23, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Scotia-Glenville Booster Club and the Scotia-Glenville Varsity Club  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Appropriate funds for the tax certiorari reserve fund

 

        MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated June 23, 2003, to authorize the appropriation of funds for the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items under Communications and table Staffing items 1 – 17 pending Executive Session talks:

 

Communications

 

a.      The request for an unpaid leave of absence of Debra Longe, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), from May 23, 2003 through June 30, 2003, for personal reasons.  (The letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

b.    The letter of resignation of Shannon M. Casso, Foreign Language Teacher (Senior High/Middle School), effective July 10, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation of Dolores E. Murray, Remedial Teacher (Sacandaga School), effective July 1, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.   (The letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

d.    The letter of resignation of Jody Visconti, Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective August 2, 2003, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

e.    The letter of resignation of Judith Linnehan-Zyra, School Monitor (Lincoln), effective July 1, 2003 with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on April 2; May 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23,  27, 28, 29, 30; June 2, 3,  and Informed Consent and  Left District.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.   Bids:     Physical Education Supplies

                             Athletic Supplies

                             Science Classroom Supplies

                             Printer Ink/Toner Supplies

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education award the following bids on an item by item basis based on bid specifications and their lowest bid:

 

Physical Education Equipment: Sporttime, Goldstocks, GLS, Passon’s, Gopher Sports

Athletics Supply: Sporttime, Goldstocks, GLS, Anaconda, Passon’s Gopher Sports

Science Classroom Supplies: Kelvin, Carolina Biological, Sargent Welch, Fisher Scientific, Wards Natural Science, Science Kit, Frey Scientific

Printer Ink/Toner Supplies: ATEC Group, CDW-G, Staples

 

(Detailed Bid Summary Sheets are included as Appendices I - L to these minutes.)

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Other Business

 

·      Superintendent Marcelle expressed his appreciation to Carol Hodgins for serving as Interim Director of Instruction and Curriculum.

 

·      Superintendent Marcelle mentioned the Public Hearing for Code of Conduct that was held earlier in the evening.  He will investigate if any of the changes to the Code need Board action.

 

·      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that the Annual Organizational Meeting would be held July 14th.  Following that meeting, there will be a Regular meeting of the Board of Education.

 

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or negotiations.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:08 p.m.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

·      Joseph Kavanaugh, Mathematics Department Head, discussed the Math A Regents test results.  He reported that the state is reviewing the test because of the high failure rate throughout New York State.

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the following staffing items 1-17:

 

Routine Business

 

a.    Staffing

 

1)    The following 2003-2004 salary list, as submitted:

 

a)     Administrators

 

                      (The salary list is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)

 

2)     The substitute rates for 2003-2004 as follows:

 

Substitute School Nurse               $12.48/hour

Substitute Teaching Assistant     $  9.83/hour

 

3)   The probationary appointment of James M. Barton as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $35,762 (Step 1 + M +6).  Mr. Barton has provisional certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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)   The probationary appointment of Stephanie St. Pierre as Science Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $40,969 (Step 7 + M + 6).  Ms. St. Pierre has permanent certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

5)   The probationary appointment of Kimberly Weiss as Teacher of Children with Handicapping Conditions (General Special Education Tenure Area) (Glendaal School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of  $35,424 (Step 2 + M).  Ms. Weiss has permanent certification.  This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

      6)    The probationary appointment of David Versocki as Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2005, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $46,639 (Step 11+M + 4).  Mr. Versocki has permanent certification.  This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s 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.

 

              7)   The regular substitute appointment of Amanda Faulkner as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $39,966 (Step 6 + M + 6).  Ms. Faulkner has permanent certification.

8) Rescind the part-time appointment of Jessica Dashnaw, Music Teacher (Senior High School)

and further

              grant her a probationary appointment as Music Teacher (Senior High School) effective September 1, 2003 through January 31, 2005, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $35,148 (Step 3).  Ms. Dashnaw has provisional certification.

 

      9)   The following adjustment in the Special Education Summer school appointment of Susan Adair:

 

            from     Occupational Therapist               July 7-24   180 min/week   M-Th            $274

               to          Occupational Therapist       July 7-24   360 min/week   M-Th $520

 

     10)   Patricia Abel, Teaching Assistant, be appointed at the rate of 1/200 of her 2002-2003 annual salary for each full day of service, up to 10 days, this summer.

 

     11)   The following revised 2003-2004 salary list, as submitted.

 

              a)  Teaching Assistants

              b)  Cleaners

 

                      (The revised salary lists are contained as Appendices N and O to these minutes.)

 

12)  The salary of Matthew Hughes, Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, at the rate of $10.30/hour

 

13)  The amount of $4,310 for Richard Wiesen (Media Services, Senior High School) for SASI/Census computer support for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

14)  Rescind the appointment of Melanie Painter as Summer School Co-Principal for the 2002-2003 school year, at a salary of $2,275.00

and further

              grant her an appointment of Summer School Principal for the 2002-2003 school year, at a salary of $4,550.00.

   

15)   The following be appointed as secondary summer school teachers with salary to be at the rate of $1,300 for first year teachers, $1,370 for second year teachers, and $1,440 for third year teachers, $1,510 for fourth year teachers, and $1,580 for five consecutive years or more, provided that student registration is sufficient for the proposed courses:

 

                      Kristen Castracane          Sections – Math/Science 6, English/Social Studies 6

                                                                 $1950.00

                      Andrea Faoro                  3 Sections – Applied Math II, Math 11R and IR

                                                                 $3,900.00

                      Diane Suker                    2 Sections –Math 7, Math 8

                                                                 $2,600.00

                      Colleen Verhayden        1 Section – Applied Math 1

                                                                 $1510.00

                      Shannon Wolfort             2 Sections – Science 7, 1 Section Biology

                                                                 $2,600.00

                      Nanette Geary                 2 Sections – Science 8, Earth Science

                                                                 $2,600.00

                      Joan White-Smith           1 Section – Global History 9

                                                                 $1,300.00

                      Christopher Crounse    2 Sections – Global History 10, American History 11

                                                                 $2,880.00

                      Jaime Massaro               2 Sections – Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8

                                                                 $2,880.00

                      Leslie Kenny-Terry         2 Sections – English 7, English 8

                                                                 $3,020.00

                      Rick Warren                     3 Sections – English 9, English 10, English 11/12

                                                                 $3,916.00

                      Michelle Kudzin*             3 Sections – English 9, English 10, English 11/12

                                                                 *sub for Rick Warren

                                                                 $678.00

                      Lisa Rauche                    2 Sections – Health

                                                                 $2,600.00

                      Heather Sheehy              Library, 135+ hours

                                                                 $3,750.00

                      Diana Sogoian                Secretary, 4 days at $14.00/hour (28 hours)

                                                                 $392.00

 

16)     The following be appointed as Summer Driver Education Teachers:

 

Kris Kastberg           Driver Education, 24 students           $5,040.00