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District outlines library schedule for three librarians, announces administrative staffing shifts
Summary
Scotia-Glenville staff presented a six-day rotation that would cover four school libraries with three librarians, include some half-day closures, and described an administrative reorganization as an administrator departs June 30.
District administrators presented a draft schedule for covering four school libraries with three librarians and outlined a first-phase administrative reorganization following an impending departure from the central office.
"This table shows how we would cover four buildings with three librarians," said Mr. Arquette during the June 9 public hearing. He credited Principal Genetti and the librarians for collaborating on the schedule and said the plan preserves library classes for all students while allowing time for check-in and check-out of books. The schedule replaces previously proposed full-day library "dark" closures with half-day increments so every library would be open for at least part of the school day during a six-day rotation.
Administrators also described internal role shifts triggered by an administrator leaving the district on June 30. The presentation said Ms. Tibano will remain the acting director of athletics as of July 1; Mr. Hubbell, previously academic head for science and health in grades 6-12, would become academic head for science and math grades K-12; and Mr. McCarthy, previously academic head for mathematics and APR coordinator, will shift to the middle school as acting assistant principal. The speaker described these moves as a "first phase" while conversations continue with one of the district's employee associations.
Why it matters: The changes affect how library services are delivered during the school day and reassign academic and building leadership responsibilities ahead of the start of the next school year. District staff said classroom library instruction and specialized reading supports would be preserved under the schedule.
Public input and next steps: The presenters said they solicited feedback from librarians and principals and convened meetings to refine the rotation. Board members opened the hearing to questions; one resident asked how the restored reading teachers would be used, and staff replied that the teachers will provide RTI groups, smaller guided-reading groups, and Wilson intervention support where needed.
Ending: Administrators said the schedule and role changes are part of a phased plan and that additional details and formal personnel steps will be addressed with the affected associations and in future board discussions.
