Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Cafeteria of the Middle School in said district on August 9, 2004.

 

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

 

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

 

Excused:     Ahnert, Crisafulli

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

None

 

Resolution:  Set 2004-05 School Tax Rate

 

      MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education adopt the resolution approving the 2004-2005 tax levy, as submitted.  (The Resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

School Lunch/Breakfast Price List

 

      MOVED by Bradley that Board of Education approve the School Lunch and Breakfast Price list for 2004-2005, as submitted. (The list is are contained as Appendix B to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

Resolution: Amendment to the Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium Trust Agreement

      

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education adopt the resolution, dated August 9, 2004, amending the Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium Trust Agreement, as submitted (The Resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes.)

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

Discussion:  Distribution of Community Announcements

 

The Board of Education discussed the distribution of Community Announcements to students.  Superintendent Marcelle presented a list of requests to distribute flyers and explained whether they were permitted or not and why.  Superintendent Marcelle then referred to a Memorandum from Kathryn McCary regarding this subject.  In the memo, Ms. McCary outlined her recommendations for policies and procedures pertaining to distribution of information to students.  The Board discussed this.  The general consensus was that non-profit groups will be allowed to distribute flyers and for-profit groups will not.  Superintendent Marcelle will draft a policy for this and present it to the Board for approval at a later date.

 

CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA Reports

 

It was reported that on Thursday, September 23, 2004 there will be a meeting at NYSSBA.  The topic will be ÒCharting the Course of your DistrictÓ. 

 

The Northeast Region PTA Round Table will be held Wednesday August 18, 2004 at Glen-Worden Elementary.

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following items under Communications and Staffing

 

Communications

 

a. The letter of resignation of of Alicia Lisowski, part-time Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) (Senior High School and Middle School), effective July 28, 2004.  (The letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes.)

 

b.    The letter of resignation of Stephen Snyder, Cleaner (Glendaal/Glen-Worden Elementary Schools), effective July 13, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix E to these minutes.)

 

c.    The letter of resignation Anna Karla Dwyer, Information Processing Specialist (Pupil Personnel Services Department), effective c.o.b. August 20, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix F to these minutes.)

 

d.    The letter of resignation Martha King, Cleaner (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 20, 2004, with appreciation for her service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix G to these minutes.)

 

e.    The letter of resignation of Thomas Fyvie, Teaching Assistant (Senior High School GOAL Program), effective August 4, 2004, with appreciation for his service to the district.  (The letter is contained as Appendix H to these minutes.)

 

STAFFING

 

1)    The probationary appointment of Darlene E. Terwilliger as Remedial Reading Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective October 18, 2004 through October 17, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $42,199 (Step 8 +M).  Ms. Terwilliger has permanent 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 change in part-time appointment of Adrienne Hall, Art Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School) from 20% basis to 70% basis (Glen-Worden and Lincoln Elementary Schools), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $26,101.60 (Step 3 +M +20).  Ms. Hall has provisional certification.

 

3)   The part-time appointment of Mary Fischer as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.11/hour (33 hours/week).

 

4)   The following additional 2004-2005 salary list, as submitted:

 

      Teacher Aides

 

5)   The temporary part-time grant-funded appointment of Roberta DeLong as Typist, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the hourly rate of $11.03.

 

6)   The following supplemental appointments for 2004-2005:

 

      a)    National Honor Society

              Middle School                         Corinna DuCharme       $238.50

                                                                 Jeannine Dowdle           $238.50 from $477.00

 

       b)   Student Council Advisors    

              Middle School                         Pamela Lyle                    $522.00

                                                                 Cynthia Markham           $522.00              

 

 7)   The following fall coaching appointments for 2004-2005:

 

                Cross Country

                Varsity                               James Krogh                   Step 5                 $2,709

Assistant                          Ron Cameron                 Step 5                 $2,167

                Modified                            Michael Proper                Step 2                 $1,379

 

                Field Hockey

       Varsity                               Susan Davenport            Step 4                 $3,056

                             JV                                       Carron Maston                Step 3                 $2,199

                             Modified                            Lisa Snyder                             Step 3                 $1,924

      

                             Football                    

                            Varsity                               Anthony DiCocco            Step 10              $5,046

                             Varsity Assistant             Ronald Ashcraft                     Step 10               $4,037

                             Varsity Assistant             Michael Turgeon             Step 5                 $3,657

                             JV                                       John Striffler                     Step 10              $4,037

                             JV Assistant                     Andrew Swayne              Step 3                 $2,817

                             Modified                            Rick Warren                     Step 10              $3,785

                             Modified Assistant          James Nevins                 Step 10              $3,598

                             Modified Assistant          Frank Leffler                     Step 5                 $3,259

                             Modified Assistant          Matthew Hughes             Step 2                 $2,370

 

                             Boys' Soccer

                             Varsity                               Allan Alexander               Step 10              $4,345

                             JV                                       Robert Gula                            Step 4                 $2,842

                             Modified                            Joseph Carosella           Step 1                 $1,918

                             Assistant All Levels        Albert Auricchio                   --                         - 0 Ð

 

                             Girls' Soccer

                             Varsity                               Lise Williams                  Step 10              $4,345

                            JV                                       Mark Gatta                        Step 10              $3,476

                             Modified                            Kerry Cermak                  Step 3                 $2,398

                             Assistant All Levels        Michael Palombo               --                          - 0 -

 

                             Swimming               

                             Varsity                               Dirk Francois                   Step 10              $3,177

 

                             Girls' Tennis

                             Varsity                               Geoffrey Olson                Step 5                 $2,201

                             Modified                            Alison Cardinell                     Step 2                 $1,121

 

                             Boys' Volleyball

                             Varsity                               Christopher Crounse     Step 4                 $2,674

                             JV                                       Lou Inzinna                      Step 4                 $2,139

 

                             Girls' Volleyball              

                             Varsity                               Carol Atkins                            Step 10               $3,271

                             JV                                       Corinna DuCharme       Step 3                 $1,924

                             Modified                            Marcy Pahl                        Step 2                 $1,508

                             Modified                            TBA                                    Step                    $

             

8)   The increase in assignment of Carolyn P.  Moran, School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), from 1 hour 40 minutes/day to 1 hour 45 minutes/day, effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with no change in her current rate of pay. 

 

9)    The probationary appointment of Stacy Bisanz as Elementary Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the annual rate of $36,829 (Step 3 +M +3).  Mrs. Bisanz 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.

 

10)   The appointment of Maria Ward as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.06/hour (35 hours/week).

 

11)   The appointment of Jane Zieniuk as Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, with 2004-2005 salary to be at the rate of $8.06/hour (35 hours/week).

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

17.    Routine Business

 

a.    Placement of Children with Disabilities             

 

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on February 24; March 3, 15, 18, 24, 31; April 4, 8, 21, 22, 29, and 27; May 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26; and June 2, 4, 7, 10, 16. 21 and 30, 2004.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

      

 b.  Minutes

 

MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education accept the following sets of minutes:

 

                             Organizational Meeting:        July 12, 2004 (with corrections)

                             Regular Meeting:                    July 12, 2004

                Special Meeting:                     July 26, 2004

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

c.   TreasurerÕs Report

 

President Smith acknowledged receipt of June 2004 TreasurerÕs Report.  (The Report is contained as Appendix I to these minutes.)

 

d.   Extraclassroom Activity Accounts:

 

President Smith acknowledged receipt of June 2004 Extraclassroom Activity Accounts. 

 

e.   Warrants

 

President Smith acknowledged receipt of the following Warrants.  (The Warrants are contained as Appendix J to these minutes.)

 

                                     General Fund                  #41       $1,094,598.95

                                     School Lunch Fund        #1          $   182,485.66

                                     General Fund                  #44       $   107,731.50

                                     General Fund                  #47       $   492,877.02

                                     General Fund                  #1          $   174,344.40

                                     General Fund                  #2          $1,443,219.74

                                     General Fund                  #5          $       1,487.50

 

Other Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  5

Noes:  0

MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.                                               ________________________                                                                                                                                                                              Amanda Galivan, District Clerk