Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Board Room at the District Office in said district on September 8, 2003.

 

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, District Clerk Galivan

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

      opening of school update

 

Superintendent Marcelle presented the Board with the Opening of School Update.  He provided the Board with a copy of opening day enrollment summary.  The Board discussed the increase in the number of students requiring Special Education services and elementary student population decreases.  The Board also discussed student residency issues.

      

Discussion:  2003-2004 goals

           

                        Superintendent Marcelle reviewed the draft of the 2003-2004 District Goals.  He outlined areas under Student Achievement, Annual Goals and the Building Project.  They were as follows in order of importance:

 

                        Student Achievement:         Reading and Writing Across The Curriculum

                                                                        Program Evaluation

                                                                        Set Building Department Goals

                                                                        AIS Strategies

                                                                        Staff Evaluation (Instructional and Central Office)

                                                                        Promotion/Retention

                                                                        Mentoring Plan

                        Annual Goals:                      Develop Annual Budget

                                                                        Communications

                                                                        Negotiate Employee Contracts

                                                                        B.O.E. Policy Review

                        Building Project:                  5-Year Comprehensive Plan

                                                                        Public Referendum?

                                                                       

The Board discussed the possibility of including ÒDevelopmental GoalsÓ section to the District Goals.  Superintendent Marcelle will revise and present an updated version of District Goals at the next Board meeting.

           

            MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education approve the following resolutions:

 

 

 

Resolution:  edith wise memorial award scholarship

 

                        The Resolution regarding acceptance of the Edith Wise Memorial Award Scholarship, dated September 8, 2003, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

RESOLUTION:  accept gift and donation

 

                        The Resolution dated September 8, 2003, regarding acceptance of a donation from the Booster Club, as submitted. (The Resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

AYES:  7

NOES:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS

 

Ms. Carbone reported that the next CAPSBA meeting would be held September 25, 2003.  The Board discussed inviting State Legislators to attend Board Meetings.  Ms. Carbone also reported that the first PTA meeting of the school year would be held on September 24, 2003.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept the following items under Communications, and Staffing:

 

Communications

 

a.    The letter of resignation of Gracia Hamm, Teacher Aide (Glendaal), effective August 18, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

b.   The letter of resignation of Jane T. Martinec, Teacher Aide (Glen-Worden), effective August 25, 2003, with appreciation for his service to the district. (The letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

Report of Superintendent

 

       a.  Staffing

           

1)       The regular substitute appointment of Carol P. Marotta as Special Education Teacher (Middle School) from September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $36,376 (Step 2 +M +6).   Ms. Marotta has provisional certification. 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 contract, as submitted, with Cindy Taylor as Registered Professional NurseÐSchool (50% basis, Schenectady Christian School), subject to Civil Service regulations, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary at the annual rate of $8,736.

 

 3)       The part-time appointment of of Debra Longe as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $8.48/hour (10 hours/week).

 

             4)            The part-time appointment of Cindy Orlando as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $8.11/hour (31.75 hours/week).

    

                  5)       The part-time appointment of Theresa Marocco as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $8.55/hour (25 hours/week). 

    

                  6)       The part-time appointment of Shannon Thouin as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $8.33/hour (21.25 hours/week). 

 

                  7)       The part-time appointment of Shannon Thouin as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $8.33/hour (10 hours/week).

      

      8)       The part-time appointment of Deborah Quick as School Monitor (Senior High School), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $10.05/hour (15 hours/week). 

 

9)       The part-time appointment of Deborah Quick as Teacher Aide (Transportation Department), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $10.05/hour (13.75 hours/week).

 

10)     The part-time appointment of Kathleen Cianfarani as School Monitor (Middle School), effective September 4, 2003 through June 30, 2004, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the rate of $7.59/hour (12.5 hours/week). 

                                            

                          11)     The revised 2003-2004 salary list for the following, as submitted:

 

                                            School Bus Driver

                                            Teacher Aides

                                            School Monitors

 

                                    (The salary lists are contained as Appendix E, F, and G to these minutes.)

 

                          12)     The probationary appointment of Randolph Jerreld as Head School Bus Driver, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 4, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $6,325.48 (2 hours/day, 10 month basis).

      

                  13)     The probationary appointment of Lori Keatley as Head School Bus Driver, in accordance with Civil Service regulations, effective September 4, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary to be at the annual rate of $18,976.44 (6 hours/day, 10 month basis).

 

                  14)     The following supplemental appointment for 2003-2004:

 

                             a)    Other

 

                                    DECA           Judy Corigliano               $1177

 

                         15)      The following as substitutes for the Scotia-Glenville Fitness Center Assistant position for the 2003-2004 school year:

 

                                    Susan Gracz

                                    Darren VanHeusen. 

                     

                         16)      The change in assignment of Josefina King from Lead Cleaner (Middle School) to Cleaner (Middle School), effective September 2, 2003, with 2003-2004 annual salary to be at the rate of $20,321.60.

                     

                 17)      The change in assignment of Cheryl Coto from Cleaner to Lead Cleaner (Middle School), effective September 2, 2003, with 2003-2004 salary to be at her current rate plus the annual stipend of $1,250.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

routine Business

 

a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education (Out of District) at their meetings on August 20, 2003; and Informed Consent at their meeting on August 27, 2003 and Left District at their meeting on August 26, 2003 and Re-Enter into District at their meeting on September 2, 2003

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Minutes:      

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the following Minutes for August, 2003.

                                                                

August 11, 2003 Ð Regular Meeting

              August 25, 2003 Ð Special Meeting

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    Warrants:   

 

President Ahnert noted receipt of the following warrants:

 

#3          $973,521.29

                             #4          $14,102.97

                             #5          $301,847.57

                             #6          $774,136.10

                             #7          $629,496.03

 

       (The warrants are contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

d.    Bids:     Pupil Transportation Services

 

MOVED by Magruder that the Board of Education award the bid for Pupil Transportation to Northland Transportation, based on bid specifications and their low bid.  (Bid specifications are contained Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

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Other Business

 

á      Superintendent Marcelle reminded the Board that the next meeting would be held September 22, 2003 at the High School.

 

á      Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction discussed with the Board the Longitudinal Failure Report and answered questions from the Board regarding testing trends.

 

á      Mr. Carpenter would like the Board to have copies of the SchoolÕs Out program.

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adjourn into 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 8:47 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:50 p.m.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

 

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                                                                                         Amanda Galivan, District Clerk