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 September 11, 2006.
President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Carbone, Conlon, Crisafulli, Normington, Smith, Yagielski
Absent:
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, Business Administrator Nolie and District Clerk DeLong were present during Open Session.
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
OPENING OF SCHOOL UPDATE
Superintendent Swartz provided the Board with Opening Week Enrollment figures. She explained
that the opening of school went well, with no major problems. The Board asked several questions of
Ms. Swartz and asked that further enrollment figures be provided in the future. (This update is
contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
DISCUSSION: 2005-2006 DISTRICT GOALS AND PROPOSED 2006-2007 DISTRICT GOALS
Superintendent Swartz went over the 2005-2006 goal update. She explained that a number of the goals listed were a carry-over from 2005-2006, but some were for 2006-2007. She asked the Board to consider whether they would like these goals to be the Board goals for the year or if the Board would like to present their own set of goals. The Board will consider the goals presented and hope to adopt the District Goals at the next meeting. (These goals are contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
The Board discussed the drafts of the revised and newly created Board of Education policies. The Board will take the drafts under consideration and open the discussion again at the next meeting. The Board discussed the wellness policy at length and it will be on the agenda for a first reading at the next Board meeting, with some minor changes in wording.
ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT CREDIT CARD
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve the issuance of a district credit card to the District Superintendent of Schools in accordance with Board of Education Policy #6782.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE THIRD PARTY CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT FOR TD BANKNORTH, N.A.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the Third Party Custodian Agreement for TD Banknorth, N.A., as submitted. (This agreement is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the nonresident student tuition enrollment of Caitlin Dirks, Grade 12 student, for the 2006-2007 school year.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
NONRESIDENT STUDENT TUITION ENROLLMENT: CHRISTOPHER JON AMODEO
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve the nonresident student tuition enrollment of Christopher-Jon Amodeo, Grade 12 student, for the 2006-2007 school year. (This letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS
CAPSBA- Ms. Carbone discussed the upcoming CAPSBA meeting.
Legislative Liaison- Mr. Conlon discussed the CFE lawsuit.
PTA Council- There was no report at this time. The first meeting is September 27.
MOVED by Ahnert that the Board of Education approve/accept the following items:
APPROVE REVISED CLASSROOM RENTAL & ANCILLARY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOCES
Approve the revised classroom rental and ancillary services agreement with the Capital Region BOCES for 2006-2007 (for lease of six classrooms and Distance Learning classroom), as submitted and authorize the President of the Board to execute same. (This agreement is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation of Julia Pursel, School Nurse (Registered) (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. September 28, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation of Michelle Schips, Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
c. Accept the letter of resignation of Katrina Frenger, Teacher Aide (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. August 31, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
d. Accept the letter of resignation of Michele Duquette, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective September 5, 2006, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).
e. Accept the letter of resignation of Gregory Restina, part-time Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective c.o.b. September 11, 2006, in order for him to accept his new probationary position as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School). (This resignation is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the part-time appointment of Michelle Husain as English Teacher (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 annual salary to be at the rate of $15,288.40 (Step 1 +M +23 1/3, 40% basis). Ms. Husain has provisional certification pending. 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) Terminate the temporary appointment of David Bond, Senior Custodian (Sacandaga Elementary School), and grant him a provisional appointment to the same position, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, effective August 18, 2006, with no change in 2006-2007 salary rate.
3) Approve the 2006-2007 revised salary list for Teacher Aides, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).
4) Approve the change in assignment of Michael Kruger, Fitness Center Assistant (Senior High School) from 32.25 hours/week to 31 hours/week, effective September 5, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
5) Approve the part-time appointment of Michael Kruger as School Monitor (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $8.25/hour (1.75 hours/day).
6) Approve the increase in assignment of Sharon Day, Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School) from 30.5 hours/week to 33 hours/week, effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
7) Approve the increase in assignment of Evelyn Hughes, School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School) from 3 hours/day to 5 hours/day, effective September 7, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
8) Approve the appointment of the following additional substitute for the 2006-2007 school year:
Lisa Cremo
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.
9) Approve the probationary appointment of Gregory Restina as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 12, 2006 through September 11, 2009, with 2006-2007 salary to be at the rate of $18,222.75 (Step 2, 7 hours/day). Mr. Restina has Level 1 Teaching Assistant certification.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education at their meeting on 4/7/06 and by the Committee on Special Education at their meeting on 8/24/06.
b. Minutes: August 14, 2006 Regular Meeting
August 28, 2006 Special Meeting
President Smith noted receipt of the Internal Claims Auditor's Report and the Treasurer's Report.
c. Internal Claims Auditor's Report
Warrant: #9 $327036.20
T & A Warrant #5 $601.88
(These warrants are contained as Appendix L to these minutes).
d. Treasurer's Report: July 2006
Budget Transfers
Reserves
(These reports are contained as Appendix M to these minutes).
e. Bids: Pupil Transportation for 2006-2007
Award the 2006-2007 Pupil Transportation Bid to Gateway Transportation, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
á The Board discussed the distribution of Board packets.
á Superintendent Swartz noted that Sacandaga Elementary School won a contest and will have their school featured on a Cheerios box.
á The Board discussed the grading policy for the Fine Arts department.
á President Smith commended Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh for his letter to the Academic Enrichment Task Force.
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk