Special Meeting Minutes

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Auditorium of the Middle School in said district on March 22, 2004.

 

President of the Board of Education Kurt Ahnert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Magruder, Smith, Superintendent Marcelle, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk Galivan

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Mr. Ahnert, President of the Board of Education, extended the privilege of the floor for anyone who had any comments about topics other than the budget.  None.

 

2004-2005 Community Budget Forum/Preliminary Budget

 

Superintendent Marcelle began the presentation by referring to a handout outlining possible budget reductions.  He stressed that they are not recommendations, but ideas to consider and are likely to change as the Board identifies other possible reductions.  He explained that the proposed reductions are based on the following criteria:

 

á      Maintaining the integrity of the instructional day as best as possible.

á      Minimizing the impact on existing personnel.

á      Adding no new programs unless they: 

-       Offer a better delivery of services to our students

-       Are cost efficient.

 

                        Superintendent Marcelle outlined the possible budget reductions and the impact they would have on staffing and programs and noted that at the current time, they total $1,153,593. 

 

Mr. Ahnert presented an overview of the 2004-3005 Preliminary Budget. 

 

President Ahnert invited comments from the community members, students and faculty.

 

Several members of the community and staff made comments regarding the budget and the effect the tax increase and program cuts would have on them.

 

BUDGET REVIEW: INTERFUND TRANSFERS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DEBT SERVICE

 

Superintendent Marcelle began the budget discussion by presenting several new pieces of information to the Board:

 

á      A revised list of possible budget reductions

á      A revised 2004-2005 Elementary Enrollment Plan containing the reduction in 2.0 FTE.

á      A worksheet showing estimated dollar increase before STAR for various tax rates.

á      Information regarding Middle School and High School clubs.

á      Intramural sports participation numbers.

á      A report on the High School Administrative structure.

á      CSE and CPSE data analysis and information on the Senior High School life skills class.

 

                        The board reviewed and discussed these items.  Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Anthony Albanese, gave the Board more detail on the proposed Primary Skills and Middle School Skills Programs.  The Board discussed the proposed areas for consideration and reached consensus on items that they would accept cutting from the preliminary budget:

           

á      1.0 FTE Teacher (LRP)

á      The increase in Middle School Summer School (LRP)

á      2.0 FTE Cleaners (LRP)

á      OT/PT (Special Education)

á      0.5 Senior High School Life Skills Guidance and 1.0 Aide

á      0.5 Teaching Assistant (Middle School Skills Program)

 

The Board also reached consensus on items that they would not consider cutting from the preliminary budget:

 

á      Intramural sports

á      2.0 Library Media Specialists

á      All club advisors

á      Elementary clubs

á      Late bus runs

 

Resolution: School Bus and Maintenance and Grounds Vehicle Purchase Proposition

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated March 22, 2004, regarding the school bus and maintenance and grounds vehicle purchase proposition in the amount of $298,499.00 to be submitted to the voters at the annual school election.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote

 

                        MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the revised Legal Notice of Annual District Election and Budget Vote, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

                       

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution:  Participation in Cooperative Bid with the Burnt-Hills Ballston Lake School District in the Purchase of Duplicating Paper Supplies

 

                        MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution as prescribed by the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School District for eligibility to participate in a cooperative bid for duplicating paper supplies, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

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ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following items under staffing:

 

routine business

 

a.   Staffing

           

            1)     The temporary appointment of Anna Dwyer as Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective March 29, 2004 through March 24, 2005, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $20,800. 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.

                            

2)       The part-time appointment of David Bond as Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary School), effective March 23, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $10,150.40 (Step 2, 4 hours/day).

 

3)       The probationary appointment of Christine Daddario as Executive Secretary (Senior High School), in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective March 23, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $24,960. 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:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meeting on March 12, 2004.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    Warrants: #28  $732,253.80            

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of Warrant #28 totaling $732,253.80

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Other Business

 

á      The Board of Education discussed the possibility of holding an additional meeting.  It was decided that the Board would meet Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 1:00-4:00 pm

 

á      The Board discussed the Young Scholars Program.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle noted that the School Report Cards would be out next week.

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle thanked Mr. Kavanaugh for his work on the very successful Staff Development Day.  Mr. Kavanaugh thanked Anthony Albanese, Randy Jenkins, Terry Moran, and Ann Peluso for their work on the project.

 

á      President Ahnert thanked the Administrators for all the information they put together for tonightÕs meeting.

 

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:44 p.m.

 

MOVED by Magruder that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk