Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular 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 December 14, 2009.

 

President Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

 

Present: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz,

Business Manager Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong.

Absent: none

 

CURRICULUM REPORT: 2010–2013 TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT (DAVID VERSOCKI,

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY)

 

David Versocki, Director of Technology, reported to the Board on the 2010-2013 Technology Plan.

He explained the status of instructional technology, communication and administration and also

provided recommendations for each area. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Versocki and

thanked him for his report. (This report is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

ADOPT THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEDICAID COMPLIANCE

PLAN

 

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education adopt the Scotia-Glenville Central School District

Medicaid Compliance Plan, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

APPOINT MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education appoint Andrew Giaquinto as the Medicaid

Compliance Officer, in accordance with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Medicaid

Compliance Program.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CONCERNING THE USE OF SCOTIA-GLENVILLE

CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Agreement Between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and the American Red Cross, as submitted, Concerning the Use of Scotia-Glenville Central School District Facilities by the American Red Cross, as deemed necessary, and authorize the President of the Board to execute such Agreement.

 

After a brief discussion, Mr. Yagielski withdrew his motion.

 

 

RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND TO CAPITAL

FUND FOR EMERGENCY BUS PURCHASE

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated December 14, 2009,

authorizing the interfund transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund for the emergency bus

purchase, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION FROM SCHENECTADY COUNTY EMBRACES

DIVERSITY

 

Approve the Resolution, dated December 14, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of $500 from

Schenectady County Embraces Diversity, to be used to implement the Middle School’s Action Plan

from the 2009 Study Circles Training, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to

these minutes).

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP: VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM TO EASTERN STATES

WRESTLING CLASSIC, SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY –

JANUARY 7 - 9, 2010

 

Approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Varsity Wrestling Team and chaperones to the

Eastern States Wrestling Classic, Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NY, from

January 7 - 9, 2010, at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix E to these

minutes).

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP: SCOTIA-GLENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY

CHEERLEADERS      TO “CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS,” ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26 –

28, 2010

 

Approve the request for the overnight field trip of the Scotia-Glenville High School Varsity Cheerleaders and chaperones to the “Contest of Champions,” Orlando, Florida, from February 26 - 28, 2010, at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

      

 

APPOINT ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE)

 

Appoint Audrey Barnes as an additional member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for

the 2009-2010 school year.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

       a.    Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence of Carmella Caldara, Elementary

Teacher (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective October 5, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (This request is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

b.    Approve the extension of an unpaid leave of absence for medical purposes of Cheryl Cotto, Cleaner (Middle School), through January 5, 2010. (The request for this extension is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

c.    Accept the letter of   resignation for retirement purposes of William Hallenbeck, Elementary Teacher (Glen- Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2010, with appreciation for his service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

REPORTS/UPDATES: CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA/AUDIT COMMITTEE/BOARD OF EDUCATION      POLICY COMMITTEE/BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE               

 

CAPSBA- There was a discussion on what districts can expect in state aid at the last meeting.

 

Legislative Liaison- The Legislature is discussing whether the Governor has the authority to withhold

funds from school districts.

 

There were no reports from PTA Council, the Audit Committee or the Board Policy Committee.

 

Building Project Update- Mosaic Associates will be at the next meeting to update the Board on the Building Project. British American will also be at the next meeting.

 

Routine Business

 

       a.    Tenure Recommendations

 

1)   That David Langdon, permanently certified as a School Counselor, be granted tenure as a Guidance Counselor (Senior High School), effective February 1, 2010.

 

       b.    Staffing

 

1)   Approve the re-assignment of Judith Burbank from School Monitor (Senior High School) 5.25 hours/day, with 2009-2010 salary at the rate of $9.50/hour to School Monitor (Senior High School) 7.0 hours/day, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour, effective December 15, 2009.

 

2)   Approve the part-time appointment of Jennifer Parsons as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), effective December 15, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.50/hour (31.75 hours/week). *This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history

      

3)   Approve the following additional supplemental appointment for the 2009-2010 school year, effective November 24, 2009:

 

                      Ping Pong Club Advisor                     Steven Falkowitz                    No stipend

             

4)   Approve the following list of Athletic Contest Chaperones, in accordance with the current SGTA contract, at the rate of $16.87/hour, for the 2009-2010 school year:

 

                      Susan Bandy                                                Maureen Matthews                      

                      Michele Brisk                                                Richard Matthews

                      Judy Burbank                                               Nancy Moehle

                      Jill Busman                                                         Deborah Quick

                      Michael Callahan                                        Janet Smith

                      Christopher Crounse                                 John Striffler

                      Darrell Doak                                                 Naomi Torelli

                      Steven Falkowitz                                          Michael Turgeon

                      Mary Flanders                                              David VanSchaick

                      Mark Gatta, Sr.                                              Kevin Warren

                      Gary James                                                         Richard Wiesen

                      Norma LaCombe-Provenzano                 Kyle Wilkins

                      Frank Leffler                                                 Borzena Williams

                      William Lydon

                                                 

5)   Approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2009-2010 school year:

 

       Substitute Teacher

       Ruth Ann Abrahamson

       Elisa Berhaupt

       Susan Caldwell

       Anthony Cimino

       Amanda Cotrupi

       Brittni Doyle

       Crystal Frascatore

       Cynthia Hoffman

       Linda Kalasinski

       Joseph Malone

       Nicole Mongin

       Cecilia Oballe

 

       Substitute Teaching Assistant

       Elisa Berhaupt

       Susan Caldwell

       Crystal Frascatore

       Linda Kalasinski

       Elaine Wertalik

 

       Substitute Teacher Aide

       Jennifer Parsons

       Marjorie Zielaskowski

 

       Substitute School Nurse

       Gloria Noto

 

       Tutor

       Amanda Cotrupi

       Nicole Mongin

             

c.    Placements of Children with Disabilities

 

Accept the Placements of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on

Special Education in their report dated 12/14/09.

 

d.    Minutes:      Regular Meeting     November 9, 2009

                             Special Meeting      November 23, 2009

 

e.  Treasurer’s Report: September 2009

President Carbone noted receipt of the September 2009 Treasurer’s Report. (This report is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

f.     Budget Transfers

 

President Carbone noted receipt of the Budget Transfers. (These transfers are contained as

Appendix K to these minutes).

 

g.    Fixed Asset Procedure Exceptions Report

President Carbone noted receipt of the Fixed Asset Procedure Exceptions Report. (This

report is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

 

h.    Bids

 

        1)    Award the bid for asphalt paving of two tennis courts and two basketball courts to Towne                      Construction, as per attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix M to

these minutes).

 

2)   Award the bid for physical education equipment and supplies to various bidders on an item by item basis, as per attached Bid Summary. (This bid is contained as Appendix N to these minutes).

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

The Board briefly discussed community involvement in the budget process.

 

MOVED by Conlon 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 adjourned to Executive Session at 8:22 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:55

p.m.

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                   ____________________________

                                                                                                             Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk