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 October 19, 2009.

 

President of the Board of Education Pamela Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.

 

Present:      Benedetto, Carbone, Conlon, Normington, Smith, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Business Manager Giaquinto and School District Attorneys Huff and McCarey.

 

Absent: none

 

Moved by Yagielski that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order to discuss matters relating to 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 7:00 p.m.

 

District Clerk DeLong was present during the Open Session.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Superintendent Swartz recognized the Board of Education for their hard work in honor of National Board of Education Week.

 

CURRICULUM REPORT: PRESENTATION/ADOPTION OF THE SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PLAN FOR 2009-2011   (KENNETH HANDIN - DIRECTOR, PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES)

 

Ken Handin, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, presented the Special Education Services Plan for 2009-2011 to the Board. Mr. Handin also gave a brief update to the Board on the First Beginnings Program. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Handin and thanked him for his report.

 

MOVED by Smith that the Board of Education adopt the Scotia-Glenville Central School District Department of Pupil Personnel Services Special Education Services      Plan for 2009-2011, as submitted. (This plan is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

ACCEPT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR 2008-2009 FINANCIAL REPORT, SINGLE AUDIT SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL REPORT, AND THE EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND FINANCIAL REPORT

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education accept the Annual Independent Audit Report of the Financial Accounts, Single Audit Supplementary Financial Report, and the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Financial Report of the school district for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, as submitted by Marvin and Company, P.C. (This report is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

RESOLUTION: ESTABLISH THE IRENE TRUDELL HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 5, 2009, to establish the Irene Trudell Honorary Scholarship Award, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 5

NOES: 1 (Conlon)

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education direct the Board Policy Committee to examine the Board policy relating to the establishment of scholarships. After a brief discussion, it was noted that a vote was not necessary and Mr. Yagielski rescinded his motion.

 

 

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

of Item #A1 under Staffing:

 

RESOLUTION: WITHDRAW AND AMEND THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL TAX ROLLS

 

Adopt the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, to withdraw and amend the 2009-2010 School Tax

Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of four skeins

of fabric from Susan Pettengill to Glendaal Elementary School, as submitted. (This resolution is

contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION

 

Approve the Resolution, dated October 19, 2009, regarding acceptance of a donation of 168

dictionaries from The Scotia-Glenville Elks Club for use by our grade 3 students, as submitted. (This

resolution is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

      PROPOSED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB – ITALIAN CLUB

 

Approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:

 

       Italian Club

     

      PROPOSED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB – DEBATE TEAM

 

      Approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:

 

       Debate Team

 

The Board approved this organization with the stipulation that any transportation requests required for

this club be submitted in the form of a field trip request.

 

      PROPOSED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB – HISTORY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

 

      Approve the following new organization for Senior High School student participation:

 

       History Through Technology

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP – SENIOR CLASS MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL     NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TO WALT DISNEY WORLD, ORLANDO, FLORIDA –

APRIL 15, 2010 – APRIL 18,       2010

 

Approve the request for the overnight trip of the senior class members of the Senior High School

National Honor Society and        chaperones to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida – April 15 – April 18,

2010, at no expense to the district. (This request is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

(This request was approved with the stipulation that one more chaperone be added).

 

ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

       a. Staffing

          

1)    Approve the probationary appointment of Maureen Long as Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Districtwide), effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $105,000. Ms. Long has permanent certification as a School District Administrator.

 

2)   Approve the probationary appointment of Megan Gilligan as Elementary Teacher (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective October 20, 2009 through October 19, 2011, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $41,839 (Step 2 +M +6). Ms. Gilligan has initial certification.

 

3)   Approve the following winter coaching appointments for 2009-2010:

 

                     Boys' Basketball

                     Varsity             James Giammattei        Step 10        $5,802

                     Varsity Assistant       Glenn Stopera            -0-         -0-

                     Varsity Assistant       Kyle Wilkins                                                  -0-

            Junior Varsity             Jamie Haver                    Step 10        $4,642

                      Freshman                 David Versocki                Step 10        $4,351

                     Modified 8^th                Mark Mortensen              Step 3          $2,986        

            Modified 7^th                 Steven Falkowitz             Step 1          $2,389

                     Modified 7^th                Gary James                            -0-          -0-

 

                     Girls Basketball

            Varsity                         Regan Burns                   Step 4          $4,745

                     Junior Varsity            Mark Gatta                        Step 10        $4,642

                     Modified 8^th                Geoffrey Olson                Step 10        $4,062

                     Modified 7^th                James Swab                   Step 4          $3,321

 

                     Bowling

                     Varsity                         Andrea DiCaprio, Jr.      Step 3          $1,641

 

                     Cheerleading

                     Varsity                         Stephanie St. Pierre Step 10 (60%)       $2,142.60                 

                     Junior Varsity            Michelle Crandall    Step 10 (40%) $1,428.40        

 

                      Indoor Track

                     Varsity                         James Krogh                  Step 10        $5,244

                     Assistant                    Ronald Cameron           Step 5          $3,801 

                     Assistant                    Joseph Malone               Step 3          $3,085                       

           

                     Nordic Skiing

                     Varsity                         Dirk Francois                   Step 10        $4,575

                     Assistant                    Colleen Stevens                    -0-         -0-

 

                     Wrestling

                     Varsity                         Michael Prendergast     Step 1          $3,019

                     Junior Varsity            Leonard Snyder                     Step 10        $4,106

                     Modified                     John Striffler                    Step 10        $3,850

                     JVAssistant               Frank Leffler                            -0-         -0-

                      JV Assistant              Richard Quick                         -0-         -0-

                    

                     Fitness Center          Brett Campbell                Step 2          $3,524

 

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

 

         Substitute Teacher

         Megan Magliocca

         Kristen Torpey

 

         Substitute Teaching Assistant

         Kristen Torpey

 

                      Tutor

                     Kristen Torpey

 

                     Substitute School Monitor

                     Lorna Bemis

 

           

b.    Placements of Children with Disabilities

 

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

on Preschool Special Education in their report dated 10/16/09 and by the Committee on

Special Education in their report dated 10/16/09.

           

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

      

       c. Treasurer’s Report:     July 2009

 

President Carbone noted receipt of the July 2009 Treasurer’s Report. (This report is

contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

              

MOVED by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the following item:                         

             

1) Approve the probationary appointment of Maureen Long as Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Districtwide), effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $105,000. Ms. Long has permanent certification as a School District Administrator.

      

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

The Board briefly discussed the Board retreat on November 2^nd and also the Governor’s press release on reductions to state aid. Mr. Conlon commended Mr. Giaquinto on the Audit Report.

 

 

MOVED by Conlon that the meeting be adjourned.

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 6

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk