SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, August 10, 2009
6:00 PM Š Executive Session
7:00 PM Š Open Session
District Office
AGENDA
1. Roll Call: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, 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. Speakers are allowed three minutes during the privilege of the floor.
4. Recognition of Retiring Administrator Š Joseph Kavanaugh, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
5. Discussion: 2009-2010 Curriculum Reports
6. Discuss/Adopt the 2009-2010 Board of Education Goals
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2009-2010 Board of Education Goals, as submitted.
7. Accept Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance (4th) Projection for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Budget Appropriation Status and Revenue Status Reports/Fund Balance (4th) Projection for 2008-2009, as submitted.
8. Resolution: Set 2009-2010 School Tax Rate
Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the Resolution approving the 2009-2010 tax levy, as submitted.
9. Resolution: Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 10, 2009, to increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund, as submitted.
10. Resolution: Increase Employee Retirement Reserve Fund
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated August 10, 2009, to increase the Employee Retirement Reserve Fund, as submitted.
11. Approve Food Service Consultation Agreement for the 2009-2010 School Year
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Agreement Between Scotia-Glenville Central School District and H.M.B. Consultants to provide food service consultation, as submitted.
12. Approve the Tax Exemption Schedule for the Tax Exemption Agreement for the Village Water Supply Station Owned by the Village of Scotia
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the schedule for the Tax Exemption Agreement for the Village Water Supply Station Owned by the Village of Scotia, as submitted.
13. Adopt the Textbook Infants and Children
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for the Child Growth and Development: Theory and Observation course at the high school:
Infants and Children Lara Berk, Allyn & Bacon Publishers
14. Adopt the Textbook Comp TIA A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the following textbook for the IT Essentials course at the high school:
Comp TIA A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC Jean Andrews, Cengage Learning
15. Request for Overnight Field Trip Š Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Grade Students to Camp Chingachgook Outdoor Education Center - October 1, 2009 Š October 2, 2009
SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Glen-Worden Elementary School 5th Graders and chaperones to Camp Chingachgook Outdoor Education Center, Pilot Knob, NY - October 1, 2009Š October 2, 2009.
16. Reports/Updates: CAPSBA/Legislative Liaison/PTA /Audit Committee/Board of Education Policy Committee/Building Project Update
17. Communications
a. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Katilynne Sarnowski, School Monitor (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective July 1, 2009, in order for her to accept another position with the district.
b. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Ann L. Shattuck, Typist (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective July 21, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district.
c. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the request for an extension of an unpaid leave of absence for medical purposes of Cheryl Cotto, Cleaner (Middle School), from July 27, 2009 through September 8, 2009.
d. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Kimberly Carney, Teacher Aide (Transportation), effective August 4, 2009, in order for her to accept another position with the district.
e. SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the letter of resignation of Lorna Bemis, School Monitor (Middle School), effective August 6, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district.
18. Report of Superintendent
a. Staffing
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the BOE approve the following annual salary adjustments for Deborah Byrne, School Media Specialist (Library) (Glendaal School):
Effective 2007-08: from $47,270 (step 8 + M + 12) to $47,522 (step 8 + M + 21)
Effective 2008-09: from $49,507 (step 9 + M + 15) to $49,787 (step 9 + M + 25)
Effective 2009-10: from $51,834 (step 10 + M + 15[1/2]) to $52,114 (step 10 + M + 25[1/2])
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2009- 2010 salary for John Hoefer, Supervisor, Communications Division (Districtwide), Management/Confidential employee, at the annual rate of $57,030.
3) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Dawn Gamache as Bus & Garage Cleaner (Transportation), effective July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009.
4) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gary Feulner as Bus Garage Cleaner (Transportation), effective July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, 4 hours/day, at the rate of $12.67/hour.
5) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Beau S. Adkins, as Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $42,386 (Step 3 +M). Ms. Adkins has permanent certification.
6) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the part-time appointment of Jonathan R. Taisey as Art Teacher (Middle School), effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $16,393.60 (Step 1 +M +3, 40% basis). Mr. Taisey has initial certification.
7) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase in assignment of Deborah K. Cieslak, from 20 hours/week Typist (Attendance) Sacandaga Elementary School to 37.5 hours/week, Typist (Attendance/Library Media Center) Sacandaga/Lincoln Elementary Schools, in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 1, 2009.
8) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Janet M. Smith as Teacher Aide (Middle School), in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations, effective September 2, 2009, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.25/hour (7 hours/day, 35 hours/week).
9) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the lists of the following substitutes and tutors for the 2009-2010 school year, as submitted:
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teaching Assistants
Substitute School Bus Driver
Tutors
19. Routine Business
a. Placement of Children with Disabilities
b. Budget Transfers Š July 2009
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Report/Warrants/Warrant Report Exceptions:
General Fund: #1 $175,275.74
#4 $212,912.66
#5 $1,140,415.71
Payroll #2 $294,222.90
#3 $271,048.32
d. Minutes: Annual Organizational Meeting/Regular Meeting July 13, 2009
Special Meeting July 27, 2009
e. Bids
1) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the bid for a 2010 Ford F350 truck to Orange Motor Company, as per attached Bid Summary.
2) SuperintendentÕs Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the 2009- 2010 bid for Cafeteria Serving Lines (2) to Buffalo Hotel Supply, as per attached Bid Summary.
20. Other Business
a. Lincoln Elementary School Parking
b. Board of Education Retreat
The Board may adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to
personnel and/or negotiations.