Regular Meeting Minutes
A
Regular 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 8, 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
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.
Budget Review:
Board of Education, Central Administration, Finance and Staff, Special
Items, BOCES, Interscholastic Athletics, Textbooks, Tuition, Transportation,
Central Services
Mr. Ahnert welcomed everyone in attendance
and presented the 2004-3005 Preliminary Budget. He outlined District Goals, the Long Range Plan and District
Priorities. He stated the
preliminary budget has a $2,642,702 increase over the previous year for a total
of 38,065,400. He then outlined
factors that will impact the 2004-2005 Budget in the areas of Board of
Education, Central Administration, Finance, Staff, Central Services, Special
Items, and Instruction. He
outlined the budget format announcing that the Voting Date will be May 18, 2004
and explained that if the proposed budget is defeated twice, the District will
be forced to adopt a contingency budget.
Mr. Ahnert explained that there are variables such as State Aid, changes
in property assessments, health insurance premiums, fund balance, trade-offs,
and utilities that will affect the percentage of the tax increase. Mr. Ahnert
concluded by saying that the key decision the Board has to make is to decide on
a fair tax rate for the community that will still provide children with the
programs they need.
President Ahnert welcomed comments from the community.
Diane Skabinski, an elementary teacher and
resident, would like $12,000 (the amount donated to the sports program this
year) included in next years budget.
Jerry
Moore, 122 Jay Street, made comments regarding Social Security, the sports
program, and teacher salaries.
Superintendent
Marcelle presented the Board with updated budget information including a
preliminary 2004-2005 Budget Worksheet Summary, a Special Education Services
Worksheet, a Transportation Department Budget Review, a Department of Building
and Grounds Budget review containing information about an equipment
purchase. The Board discussed the
purchase of Library books and Mr. Kavanaugh explained that a 3-year plan has
been formulated to update library books.
President
Ahnert explained that if the District was forced to adopt a contingency budget,
1.8 million dollars would need to be cut from the budget. The Board discussed possible tax
increase
percentages
and asked Superintendent Marcelle to show them what a 6-7% tax increase would
look like. Superintendent Marcelle
will discuss this with Administrators and bring his recommendations to the next
meeting.
Superintendent
Marcelle introduced Tom Bried, Director of Physical Education, who asked the
Board to consider adding $15,000 to the Physical Education budget and discussed
Long Range Plan items.
Superintendent
Marcelle introduced David VanSchaick, Transportation Supervisor, who explained
to the Board that the Transportation Department would like to purchase three
2002 28-passenger busses and two 2004 7-passenger Suburbans. Mr. VanSchaick explained the cost
breakdown and savings of purchasing the buses now as opposed to in the future.
Superintendent
Marcelle introduced Building and Grounds Supervisor, James Rodecker, who
outlined plans for the purchase of two lawn mowers and a new courier. Mr. Rodecker explained the need for and
cost of these vehicles. The Board
discussed the use and cost of these vehicles and equipment.
The
Board discussed other budget items including the rise in the DistrictÕs Special
Education student population and the effect and cost on the District. In response to questions from the
Board, Mrs. Nolie outlined a spreadsheet, which detailed the estimated
2004-2005 Special Education student population and the cost effect on the
District.
MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education approve the
following requests for overnight trips and accept and appropriate the following
grant:
Request
for Overnight Trip: indoor track
team members to track and field indoor nationals, new york, new York
The
request for the overnight trip of the qualifying Varsity GirlsÕ Indoor Track
team members and chaperone to the Track and Field Indoor Nationals, New York,
from March 12-14, 2004, at no expense to the district. (The request is
contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)
Resolution: Accept and Appropriate the NYSERDA
Grant
The
Resolution, dated March 8, 2004, regarding acceptance and appropriation of the
NYSERDA Grant. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION
CARRIED
The Board Briefly discussed the
itinerary for the following trip:
Request
for Overnight Trip: Student
Exchange With Willsboro Central School
The request for the overnight trip
of the Senior High School and Middle School Student Senate members and
chaperones to travel to Willsboro, New York, in order to participate in a
student exchange with a rural upstate school from March 18-19, 2004, at no
expense to the district. (The request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 1
MOTION
CARRIED
(Mrs.
Smith voted no)
CAPSBA/Legislative
Liaison/PTA Reports
Ms. Carbone reported that she would be attending the
NYSSBA conference on March 14 Š 15, 2004.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of
Education approve the following item under Communications and Table Staffing
items 1 Š 4 pending Executive Session talks:
communications
a. The request for an unpaid leave of absence for
childcare purposes of Lynn H. Greene, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School),
effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (The letter is contained as
Appendix D to these minutes.)
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION
CARRIED
routine
Business
a. Placement
of Children with Disabilities
MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education accept the
Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Special Education at their meetings on February 26, 2004.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Minutes
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept
the following sets of minutes:
Regular Meeting: February 9, 2004
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
c. TreasurerÕs Report
President
Ahnert noted receipt of the TreasurerÕs report for January 2004. (The TreasurerÕs Report is contained as
Appendix E to these minutes.)
d. Extraclassroom Activity Accounts
e. Warrants
President
Ahnert noted receipt of the following Warrants. (The Warrants are contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)
Warrant #24 $595,733.48
Warrant #26 $868,385.72
Other
Business
MOVED by Carbone that the
Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of
personnel and/or negotiations.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session
at 10:40 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 11:12 p.m.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept
item #1 under Staffing:
a. Staffing
1)
The supplemental
payment of $13.00/day for Amy Stoup, per diem substitute School Social Worker
(Senior High), effective March 8, 2004, for each full day of service..
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept
item #2 under Staffing
2)
The following
supplemental appointment effective March 9, 2004 through June 30, 2004:
a) Dean of
Students (Middle School) Thomas
Fyvie $1,300.00
Ayes: 6
Noes: 1
MOTION CARRIED
(Mrs. Bradley voted no.)
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept
items #3 and 4 under Staffing
3)
The following
supplemental appointment effective February 2, 2004 though June 30, 2004:
a) Dean of Students
(Middle School) Allen
Calhoun $1,000.00
4) The
change in assignment of Terry Brucker from part-time Cleaner (Lincoln
Elementary School) (4 hours/day) to full-time Cleaner (Lincoln Elementary
School) (8 hours/day), in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective
February 10, 2004, with no change in her current rate of pay.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. ________________________ Amanda Galivan,
District Clerk