Regular Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Dining Hall of Glendaal Elementary School, in said district on October 5, 2009.
President Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Present: Carbone, Benedetto, Conlon, Yagielski, Superintendent Swartz, Business Manager
Giaquinto and District Clerk DeLong
Absent: Normington, Smith
HEARING/PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION: PROJECT OVERVIEW - MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
John JoJo and Jason Tarbay of Mosaic Associates, presented a project overview to the Board for the upcoming building project. They also gave a brief presentation on Projectmates, which is a web based tool for tracking progress of the building project.
ACCEPT AUDITORŐS REPORT FOR 2008-2009 FINANCIAL REPORT, SINGLE AUDIT SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL REPORT, AND THE EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUNDS FINANCIAL REPORT
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 C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C.
Jim Amell, of C.L. Marvin & Company, P.C., presented the audit report to the Board. The Board will review these reports and vote on their acceptance at a future meeting.
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF BEUKENDAAL FIELD
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Use of Beukendaal Field by Scotia-Glenville Junior Tartans, Inc., and Scotia-Glenville Softball League A.S.A., as submitted, and authorize the President of the Board to execute same.
Mr. Conlon requested that this item be discussed in Executive Session. Mr. Yagielski rescinded his motion and this item will be tabled until a future meeting.
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.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Yagielski rescinded his motion and this item will also be tabled until a future meeting.
RESOLUTION: WITHDRAW AND AMEND THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL TAX ROLLS
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution, dated October 5, 2009, to
withdraw and amend the 2009-2010 School Tax Rolls, as submitted. (This resolution is contained as
Appendix A to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
BIDDING/PUBLIC SALE OF SURPLUS/OBSOLETE DISTRICT EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
Moved by Conlon that the Board of Education approve the list of surplus/obsolete items and
authorize the bidding/public sale of said items, as submitted. (This list is contained as Appendix B to
these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the following new organization for Grade 8
Middle School student participation:
ChefŐs Club
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION: ACCEPT GIFT AND DONATION
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education approve the Resolution, dated October 5, 2009,
regarding acceptance of a donation of a utility cart from the Scotia-Glenville All Sports Booster Club,
as submitted. (This resolution is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS/UPDATES: CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA/AUDIT COMMITTEE/BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE/BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
CAPSBA- Dr. Pratt, Department of Health, will be the speaker at the next meeting.
Legislative Liaison- no report
PTA Council- FounderŐs Day will be held on February 2, 2010 at the Riverstone Manor. Council is
considering the possibility of not continuing Reflections.
Audit Committee, BOE Policy Committee, Building Project Update- no report
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education accept/approve the following items:
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Marcia Powers, Elementary Teacher, (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective c.o.b. September 30, 2009, with appreciation for her service to the district. (This resignation is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
a. Staffing
1) Approve the appointment of Mary Crandall as Teacher Aide (Glendaal Elementary School), effective September 22, 2009 through June 30, 2010, in accordance with Civil Service Regulations, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the hourly rate of $9.50 (31.75 hours/week). This appointment is conditioned on the school districtŐs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law 3035.
2) Approve the part-time appointment of Roger Fallon as School Monitor (Senior High School) effective October 19, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $9.75/hour (7 hours/day).
3) Approve the increase in assignment of June Shaw, School Bus Driver (Transportation), from 4.75 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day, effective September 17, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with no change in current rate of pay.
4) Approve the increase in assignment of Jodi Costello, School Bus Driver (Transportation), from 4.0 hours/day to 4.25 hours/day, with no change in current rate of pay.
5) Approve the change in the following supplemental appointment for 2009-2010:
Choralaires
Jessica Crisci from $1,407 to $703.50 (February 1, 2010 thru June 20, 2010)
Bradley Gregg $703.50 (September 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010)
6) Approve the following additional substitutes and tutors for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Sarah Bialahoski
Judith Cuccolo
Michael Graves
Allison Griner
Cynthia Krol
Lillian LoBaido
Douglas Loeser
Marguerite MacDougall
David Stender III
Substitute Teacher (continued)
Kristen Theriault
Kathryn Welch
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Sarah Bialahoski
Judith Cuccolo
Allison Griner
Lillian LoBaido
Kristen Theriault
Substitute Teacher Aide
Betty Christiano
Carol Terwilliger
Substitute School Monitor
Nicole Aydlott
Tutor
Sarah Bialahoski
Allison Griner
Michelle Kudzin
Lillian LoBaido
Helen Phillips
David Stender III
Clerical Substitute
Betty Christiano
7) Approve the appointment of Kathleen Casola as RTI Consultant (Districtwide), on an as needed basis, effective October 6, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with 2009-2010 salary to be at the rate of $25/hour.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
a. 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 10/5/09 and by the Committee
on Special Education in their report dated 10/5/09.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Budget Transfers
President Carbone noted receipt of the Budget Transfers. (These transfers are
contained as Appendix E to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS
Superintendent Swartz reported that she will be meeting with Mayor Kastberg and the Village
Board of Trustees to discuss the parking issues on Merline Ave.
MOVED by Yagielski that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session in order
to discuss matters relating to personnel and/or negotiations.
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. and returned to Open Session at
8:55 p.m.
MOVED by Yagielski that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Bobbie DeLong, District Clerk