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 Lincoln Elementary School, in said district on January 25, 2010.
President Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Business Manager
Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong.
Absent: Normington
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
none
DISCUSSION: 2010-2011 BUDGET SCENARIOS
Superintendent Swartz explained to the Board that the latest information from the GovernorÕs office is that all school aid is being cut by 5% for the upcoming year. She discussed the impact this will have on the DistrictÕs budget. She then presented possible budget scenarios for the 2010-2011 proposed budget. The Board discussed each scenario presented and offered feedback to Superintendent Swartz for each item. Superintendent Swartz will take their feedback under advisement in preparing to present the 2010-2011 proposed budget.
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN
THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND B.A. (BRITISH AMERICAN)
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Construction Management
Services between the Scotia-Glenville Central School District and B.A. (British American)
Construction Services, LLC, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute
same.
Mr. Conlon discussed some areas of this contract that he felt needed revision. The Board briefly
discussed this issue and a vote was taken.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 3
NOES: 2 (Conlon Yagielski)
MOTION DENIED
REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP Š SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TRAVEL CLUB
TO AVILA, SPAIN, FEBRUARY 2011 (TRAVEL DATES TO BE DETERMINED: 2/11/11Š2/25/11
OR 2/18/11Š 3/4/11)
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the request for the overnight trip of the Senior High School Spanish Travel Club to Avila, Spain, February 2011 (Travel dates to be determined: 2/11/11Š2/25/11 OR 2/18/11Š3/4/11), at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix A 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 AND APPROPRIATE DONATION FROM THE PTAS OF SACANDAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND GLENDAAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR USE BY THE ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Approve the Resolution, dated January 25, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation totaling $6,891.68 from the PTA of Sacandaga Elementary School ($2,667.89), Lincoln Elementary school ($1,529.77), Glen-Worden Elementary School ($1,473.98), and Glendaal Elementary School ($1,220.04) to be used for the Arts in Education Programs, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE DONATION FROM BERKSHIRE BANK
Approve the Resolution, dated January 25, 2010, regarding acceptance of a donation of $500 from
Berkshire Bank to the Middle School, to be used to support the Students Active in Learning, Teen
Leadership, and Check for Success programs, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as
Appendix C to these minutes).
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Theresa Rodrigues, Social Worker (Glen-Worden Elementary School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
b. Accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes of Patricia Clausi, Mathematics Teacher (Senior High School), effective c.o.b. June 30, 2010, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. Staffing
1) Approve the change in assignment of Steven Falkowitz, School Monitor (Senior High School) from 3.5 hours/day to 5.0 hours/day, effective January 26, 2010 through June 30, 2010, with no change in current hourly rate of pay.
2) Terminate the employment of Cheryl Cotto, Cleaner (Middle School), effective c.o.b. January 22, 2010.
3) Approve the following additional substitute/tutor appointments for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
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Dinamarie Allen |
Bridget LaMothe |
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Mark Bankowski |
Kira McGinty |
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Jessee Bisceglia |
Kristen Nuzback |
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Megan Coolbaugh |
Erin Tate |
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Marie Davis |
Steven Townes |
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Susan Flynn |
Holly Trovato |
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Bradley D. Gregg |
Jessica Waterstram |
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Megan Hopkins |
James Wojtkowski |
Substitute Teaching Assistant
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Mark Bankowski |
Kristen Nuzback |
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Megan Coolbaugh |
Erin Tate |
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Marie Davis |
Steven Townes |
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Susan Flynn |
Holly Trovato |
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Bradley D. Gregg |
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Megan Hopkins |
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Bridget LaMothe |
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Kira McGinty |
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Teacher Aide
*Elodia (Ellie) Dioses
*Melisa Olson
*Patricia Zeman
*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.
Tutor
Megan Coolbaugh
David Gildersleeve
Molly Irvine
Kristen Nuzback
Erin Tate
Holly Trovato
Jessica Waterstram
b. Placement of Children with Disabilities
Accept the Placement of Children with Disabilities as recommended by the Committee on
Preschool Special Education in their report dated January 25, 2010 and by the Committee on
Special Education in their report dated January 25, 2010.
c. Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants
Warrant: #15 $1,015,156.18
#30 $ 319,509.39
President Carbone noted receipt of the Internal Claims AuditorÕs Reports/Warrants. (These reports are contained as Appendix F to these minutes).
d. TreasurerÕs Report: November 2009
President Carbone noted receipt of the November 2009 TreasurerÕs Report. (This report is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).
e. Bid
1) Award the bid, in conjunction with the PEP Grant, for a Challenge Course Program to High 5 Adventure, in accordance with bid specifications and their low bid, as per the attached Bid Summary. (This summary is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Superintendent Swartz informed the Board that the reservations for FounderÕs Day are due on Thursday, January 28.
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order
to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations. School District Attorney Margaret Huff was present during the Executive Session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:59 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 10:03
p.m.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk