Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria at the Middle School, in said district, on January 10, 2005.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

Present:                            Smith, Carpenter, Conlon, Bradley, Ahnert, Carbone, Crisafulli

 

Others Present:               Superintendent Marcelle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh,

                                           Business Administrator Nolie, District Clerk DŐAlessandro

 

                                           J. Briggs McAndrews was present during Executive Session prior to Open

                                           Session.

 

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:   6

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

(Crisafulli arrived after motion to adjourn into Executive Session)

 

The Board of Education adjourned into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:12 p.m.  At this point the meeting was moved to the Cafeteria in the Middle School of said district. 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

None.

 

Facilities Advisory Committee Report

 

Mr. Marcelle and Board Members commended the Facilities Advisory Committee and Bob Hanlon for

the work they did on this report.  Presentations were made by committee members with their

recommendations for Elementary Needs, Secondary Needs, Bus Garage/District Office/Beukendaal

Property Needs and Needs for the Athletics and Physical Education Programs.  Discussion centered

on what steps should be taken next and what the priorities are. Key items discussed by Board

Members were the need to replace the auditorium seats at the high school, the playground at

Glendaal Elementary School, improvements to the athletic fields, renovation of the bus garage,

the former Beukendaal School, common improvements to all elementary schools, and improving the

labs in the middle school.

 

Prior to making a decision on what improvements should be addressed, it was decided to invite

Friends of Music to the next board meeting to discuss the possibility of a joint project with them to

address the auditorium seats.  It was decided that fact-finding is necessary before any improvements

begin and Mr. Marcelle will begin by approaching architects for their input. Other issues to consider

are the impact on the maintenance budget in order to maintain the facilities.  President Smith assured

committee members that their report will be given the attention it deserves despite the transition in the

district with a new superintendent. (The Facilities Advisory Committee Report, Finishing the Job, is

contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

Discussion:  2005-2006 Budget Development Calendar

 

Discussion centered on the 2005-2006 budget calendar.  Some changes were made and revisions will be finalized and announced at a later date.  Ms. Carbone stated that residents should be encouraged to attend the Hearing/Privilege of the Floor. (The 2005-2006 Budget Development Calendar is contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

Resolution:  Mike Mortensen Memorial Scholarship

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the Resolution regarding acceptance of the

Mike Mortensen Memorial Scholarship, dated January 10, 2005, as submitted.  (The Resolution is

contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

Mr. Ahnert questioned Item #4 and potential problems with listing committee membersŐ names. 

 

Bradley amended the motion by revising the criteria for #4 to ŇHigh School Staff at FamilyŐs RequestÓ.

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ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

á      Board Members will be attending the CAPSBA meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2005.

á      Mr. Conlon gave a legislative liaison update.

á      Ms. Carbone noted the PTA FounderŐs Day Dinner, February 1, 2005 and the possibility of a date change.

 

Communications

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following item under Communications:

 

a)    The letter of resignation of Michael Marcelle, Superintendent of Schools, effective c.o.b. April 22, 2005, with deep appreciation for his service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the following item under Communications:

 

b)   The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Ann Peluso, Elementary School Principal (Glendaal Elementary School), effective July 1, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve Items c-j under Communications:

 

c)   The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Peter Lee, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective July 1, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

d)   The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Marie Montone, Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective July 1, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

e)   The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Frederick Festine, English Teacher (Senior High School), effective July 1, 2005, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

f)    The letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Barbara Brandone, Business Education Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. July 16, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

g)   The letter of resignation of Kara L. Sheehan, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective January 18, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

h)   The letter of resignation of Lori Kling, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective January 3, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix K to these minutes.)

 

i)     The letter of resignation of M. Jane Zieniuk, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. January 7, 2005, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The Letter is contained as Appendix L to these minutes.)

 

j)     The letter of resignation of Mary Fischer, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. January 17, 2005, in order for her to accept a probationary appointment as a Teaching Assistant (Senior High School).  (The Letter is contained as Appendix M to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

        Resolution:  Authorize Search for Superintendent of Schools, Scotia-Glenville Central School District

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated January 10, 2005, to

authorize Capital Region BOCES to conduct the search for a Superintendent of Schools, Scotia

Glenville Central School District, as follows:

 

        Resolved that the Scotia-Glenville Board of Education authorizes Capital Region BOCES District

        Superintendent, Barbara Nagler, to be the Search Consultant for the purpose of recruiting a

        Superintendent of Schools, and furthermore, reimburse the Capital Region BOCES for expenses

        related to the process.  The Scotia-Glenville Central School District agrees to defend and indemnify

        Barbara Nagler with respect to any claim and/or civil action arising out of the performance of such

        duties to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

  Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for 2004-2005

 

    MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for

    the 2004-2005 school year, as follows:

 

       Transitional Kindergarten                                 $ 4,864.00

       Grades 1-6                                                          $ 6,288.00

       Grades 7-12                                                        $4,749.00

 

Charges for students receiving Special Education Services 20% or Consultant

       Teacher Services:

Transitional Kindergarten                               $16,983.00

Grades 1-6                                                    $18,407.00

Grades 7-12                                                        $16,869.00

 

Charges for students receiving Special Education Services 60%

Transitional Kindergarten                         $13,878.00 (second semester)

Grades 1-6                                                    $29,180.00

Grades 7-12                                                        $27,642.00

      

   (These Rates are contained as Appendix N to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

    Resolution:  Refund Real Property Taxes

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution dated January 10, 2005, to refund real property taxes, as submitted.  (This Resolution is contained as Appendix O to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     7

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Report of Superintendent

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve Items 1-7 under Staffing:

 

Staffing

 

1)    The probationary appointment of Damian E. Croucher as Art Teacher (Senior High School), effective January 31, 2005 through January 30, 2008, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $37,248 (Step 1 +M +24).  Mr. Croucher has initial certification.  This appointment is conditioned on the school districtŐs 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 regular substitute appointment of Bonnie Barner as Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective on/about March 17, 2005 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $35,000 (Step 1).  Ms. Barner's initial certification is in process.

 

3)   The adjustment to the 2004-2005 annual salary of Susan M. Cerrito, Elementary Teacher (Middle School), from $74,530 (Step 21+M +18) to $74,638 (Step 21 +M +22{1/2}).

 

4)   The probationary appointment of Mary C. Fischer as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective January 18, 2005 through January 17, 2008, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,721.25 (Step 2, 7 hours/day).  Ms. Fischer has Teaching Assistant certification.

      

5)   The probationary appointment of Linda Nowak as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective February 14, 2005 through February 13, 2008, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $16,721.25 (Step 2, 7 hours/day).  Mrs. Nowak's Teaching Assistant certification is in process.

 

              6)   The following supplemental appointment effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005:

 

                     Scotia-Glenville/Schenectady County             James Connolly                     $500

                     Community College Đ University in the

                     High School Program

                    

                      7)   The following supplemental appointment effective January 18, 2005 through August 31, 2005, with an annual stipend of $2,000:

                            

                     Technology Help Desk          Gloria Kudzin                  

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:           7

Noes:          0

MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve Item #8 under Staffing:

 

8)    Terminate the employment of Patricia J. Tietz, Teacher Aide (Senior High School),

effective c.o.b. January 7, 2005.

                            

ROLL CALL

Ayes:           6

Noes:          0

                Abstain:          1 (Carpenter)

  MOTION CARRIED

 

Routine Business

 

a.  Placement of Children with Disabilities      

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 12/09, 12/10, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 12/20/04 and 1/3/05 and the Committee on Preschool Education at their meeting on 12/10/04.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  7

Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

 

b.    Treasurer's Report: 

 

President Smith acknowledged receipt of November 2004 TreasurerŐs Report.  (This Report is contained as Appendix P to these minutes.)

 

c.  Minutes:         

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the following minutes.

 

December 13, 2004          Regular Meeting

                               December 15, 2004          Special Meeting

 

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:     6

Noes:   0

MOTION CARRIED

 

c.    Warrants:     

 

President Smith noted receipt of the following Warrants:

 

    #27           $1,030,802.95

                                        #29           $   438,873.59         

 

(The Warrants are contained as Appendix Q to these minutes.)

 

 

 

 

d.    Extra Classroom Activities Accounts:

 

President Smith noted receipt of November 2004 Extra Classroom Activities Account.  (The Accounts are contained as Appendix R to these minutes.)

 

 Other Business

 

á      Mr. Marcelle met with Margaret Huff, School District Attorney, and Jim Dunham, Principal of Glen Worden Elementary School to discuss the Commissioned Christian ChurchŐs request for an easement.  Board MemberŐs discussed issues such as electrical lines, care of the road, other access areas. 

á      The next Administrative Council Seminar will be held on March 14, 2005 @ 5:30 p.m.

á      The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on January 24, 2005 at Lincoln Elementary School. 

á      Mr. Kavanaugh noted that a Grant of $2,800 was received and gave credit to Susan Fitting.

 

motion by Carbone to adjourn to Executive Session.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:      7

Noes:    0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The Board of Education adjourned to the Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. and returned to Open

Session at 9:45 p.m.

 

MOTION by Crisafulli that the meeting be adjourned:

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:      7

Noes:    0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

 

 

 

                                                                                                          ____________________________

                                                                                                             Maggie DŐAlessandro, District Clerk