Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Library Media Center of the Middle School, in said district on February 25, 2008.
Vice-President of the Board of Education Pam Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Ahnert, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, and School Business Manager Giaquinto.
Absent: Smith
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 6:55 p.m.
President Smith and District Clerk DeLong were both present during Open Session.
Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
John JoJo, of Dodge Chamberlin Luzine Weber Associates, presented the Board with cost estimates for the three options under consideration for a building project. The Board asked several questions of Mr. JoJo and will continue to discuss these options at future meetings.
CURRICULUM REPORT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION - MR. JOHN GENITI, DIRECTOR OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & ATHLETICS
John Geniti, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, gave a brief report to the Board on the
Physical Education program. He reported on the changes that have been made to the Physical
Education program and the progress made within the program. He also gave his recommendations
on future changes and improvements he would like to see within the Physical Education program.
The Board asked several questions of Mr. Geniti and thanked him for his report. (This report is
contained as Appendix A to these minutes).
BUDGET PRESENTATION: SUPERINTENDENTÕS RECOMMENDED BUDGET, BUDGET-TO
BUDGET, CONTINGENT BUDGET
Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, started the presentation with a brief
explanation of the process used to develop the Long Range Plan. Andrew Giaquinto, Business
Manager, then explained the different format of the Budget books to the Board. Superintendent
Swartz then presented the Budget-to-Budget, Contingency Budget and her Recommended Budget
to the Board. The Board will review the material given to them and have the first Budget Work
Session on March 3rd.
MOVED by Carbone that the Board of Education approve/adopt the following two items:
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Ð LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIFTH GRADERS
TO CAMP CHINGACHGOOK, PILOT KNOB (LAKE GEORGE), NEW YORK, JUNE 16-JUNE 18,
2008
Approve the request for the overnight trip of the Lincoln Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook, Pilot Knob (Lake George), New York, June 16-June 18, 2008. (This request is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: APPROPRIATE TAX CERTIORARI RESERVE FUNDS
Adopt the Resolution, dated February 25, 2008, to establish and appropriate tax certiorari reserve funds, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY REVIEW
The Board of Education discussed Policy #Õs 1520, 1530, 1540, 1620.1, 1740 and 1800.
MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Katharine Bates, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective c.o.b. February 28, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This letter is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Donald Hennel, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective March 1, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Staffing
1) Terminate the probationary employment of Kimberly Durant, (English Teacher, Senior High School), and her employment with the District effective c.o.b. March 26, 2008.
2) Approve the appointment of Daniel W. Hickok as School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective February 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008, with 2007-2008 salary to be at the rate of $15.69/hour, 4.25 hours/day.
3) Approve the following coaching appointments for 2007-2008:
Baseball
Varsity John Striffler Step 10 $4523
Varsity Assistant Andrew Swayne -0- -0-
Junior Varsity Thomas Tama Step 10 $3618
Modified Damian Croucher Step 5 $3072
Modified Assistant Lawrence Post -0- -0-
Lacrosse Ð Girls
Varsity Mark Gatta Step 10 $3891
Junior Varsity *Jennifer Rajczak Step 1 $1831
Modified Jessica Zegarelli Step 1 $1602
Lacrosse Ð Boys
Varsity Darren VanHeusen Step 10 $4838
Varsity Assistant Robert Leto -0- -0-
Junior Varsity Robert Gula Step 5 $3659
Junior Varsity Assistant Frank Leffler -0- -0-
Modified Peter Rings Step 1 $2238
Softball
Varsity Christopher Crounse Step 10 $4523
Varsity Assistant William Thwaits -0- -0-
Junior Varsity James Haver Step 5 $3277
Junior Varsity Assistant Mickey OÕConnor -0- -0-
Modified James Swab Step 3 $2494
Tennis
Varsity Geoffrey Olson Step 10 $3155
Modified David Gildersleeve Step 1 $1299
Outdoor Track
Varsity Head Coach James Krogh Step 10 $5154
Varsity Assistant (B) Ronald Cameron Step 10 $4123
Varsity Assistant (G) Joseph Malone Step 1 $2426
Varsity Assistant Norman Dion Step 10 $3557
Varsity Assistant TBA
Modified Mark Gatta, Jr. Step 2 $2377
Modified Lisa Forshey Step 1 $2122
Fitness Center
TBA
*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.
b. Placements of Students with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Students with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education at their meetings on 2/12, 2/14, and 2/15/08.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board briefly discussed the following:
á The March 13th CAPSBA dinner
á A meeting time for the Committee for New Board Members
á The upcoming Odyssey of the Mind competition
á The Board Policy Committee receiving information before their next meeting
MOVED by Carbone that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk