SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, August 25, 2008
Open Session - 7:00 PM
Middle School Cafeteria
AGENDA
1. Roll Call. Smith, Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, McCann, Normington, Yagielski
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hearing/Privilege of the Floor
In accordance with Policy #1230, privilege of the floor will be extended at this time to any person in attendance. The time allowed, protocol and procedures are outlined in the ŅWelcome to a Meeting of the Board of EducationÓ brochure.
4. Written Report: Scotia-Glenville High School 2007-2008 June Testing Report - Regents Results, Longitudinal Failure Report, Ninth Grade Failure Data, At Risk/GED Report, Advanced Placement Results, Graduation Report (Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction/Lynda Castronovo, Senior High School Principal)
5. Written Report: Summer Program 2008 - Final Report - (Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction/Frank Rosselli, Summer School Principal)
6. Discussion: Building Project Update and Presentation
7. Adopt Revised Board Policy #6782: Credit Cards
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the revised Board Policy #6782 (Credit Cards), as submitted.
8. Communications
a. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Christine Grugan, Teacher Aide (Middle School), effective c.o.b. August 8, 2008, with appreciation for her service to the district.
b. Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Norman C. Uhlinger, School Bus Driver (Transportation), effective c.o.b. August 16, 2008, with appreciation for his service to the district.
9. Routine Business
a. Tenure
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Ryan Ross, permanently certified as a Mathematics Teacher, be granted tenure as a Mathematics Teacher, effective September 1, 2008.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Sharon Dereski, whose certification as a Teaching Assistant is in progress, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Pamela DiPietro, who holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Sandra Page, who holds a Level III Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Linda Risley, who holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Teresa H. Smith, who holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That Mary Wisniewski, who holds a Level 1 Certificate as a Teaching Assistant, be granted tenure as a Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2008.
b. Staffing
1) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education grant the Superintendent of Schools the authority to hire staff between August 26 and September 7, 2008, with such hiring to be within the approved Table of Organization, with Board ratification to be taken at its regular meeting on September 8, 2008.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the regular substitute appointment of Bret Bystricky Physical Education Teacher (Districtwide), effective September 1, 2008 through January 28, 2009.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve a stipend in the amount of $1,000 for each of the following teachers as Technology Specialists for the 2008-2009 school year:
Arlene Camp Sacandaga Elementary School
Elizabeth Farquhar Lincoln Elementary School
Marcia Smith Glen-Worden Elementary School
Patricia Roeser Glendaal Elementary School
Betty Fortna Middle School
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following 2008-2009 salary lists, as submitted:
Clerical (10 Month)
School Bus Drivers (10 Month)
5) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Elizabeth Johnson as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.11 (31.75 hours/week). 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.
6) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Catherine Jensen as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.11 (31.75 hours/week). 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.
7) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Jennifer King as Teacher Aide (Sacandaga Elementary School), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.00 (31.75 hours/week).
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-t ime appointment of Joan Rumfelt as Teacher Aide (Lincoln Elementary School), in accordance with civil service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.11/hour (31.75
hours/week). 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) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Karen Borst as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with civil Service regulations, effective September 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.75/hour (3.5 hours/day). 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) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Richard Sager as School Monitor (Lincoln Elementary School), effective September 4, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $8.75/hour (3.25 hours/day). 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.
11) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Robert Nelson as School Monitor (Middle School), effective September 4, 2008 through June 30, 2009, with 2008-2009 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (2.5hours/day). 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.
12) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following additional fall coaching appointments for 2008-2009:
Fitness Center
Mark Mortensen Step 1 (50%) $1,336
Kristy Brooks Step 1 (50%) $1,336
Football
Modified Assistant
Brett Campbell -0- -0-
13) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following substitute for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute School Bus Driver
Catherine Cawley
14) Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following supplemental appointments for 2008-2009:
a) SADD
Middle School Alyssa Moffre No Stipend
b) 7th Grade Club
Middle School Marianne Burke No Stipend
15) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following summer school teacher appointment:
David Gildersleeve 1 Section Š Social Studies 7
$1,440
16) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Kristen Rooney as Teaching Assistant (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, with 2008-2009 annual salary to be at the rate of $19,002.20 (Step 2). Ms. RooneyÕs Teaching Assistant certification is in process. 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.
c. Placement of Students with Disabilities
d. Minutes: July 14, 2008 Annual Organization Meeting
Regular Meeting
July 28, 2008 Special Meeting
e. TreasurerÕs Report: May 2008
June 2008
10. Other Business
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
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