June 15, 2022 School Board Meeting Highlights
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
AMENDED AGENDA - Committee of the Whole / Voting (Budget Adoption) - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
A. Meeting Opening 7:00pm
1. Call to Order / Ms. Hartman
2. Pledge to Flag
3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
4. GACTC Award Winners
GREATER ALTOONA CAREER AND
TECHNOLOGY CENTER AWARDS
GACTC Senior Award Recipients
- Cameron Piper - Senior of the Year for Service Occupations
- Nate Stern - Lowes Gold Hammer Award
- Brooke Langenbacher - Joseph J. Schamris Memorial Scholarship, Reliance Bank Scholarship and the Timothy A. Bartek Memorial Scholarship
- Caroline Adams - Senior of the Year for Interior Decorating & Finishing
- Kyle DeStefano - Franklin M "Frankie" Finelli, II Memorial Scholarship and the S. Rodger Walters Memorial Scholarship
- Devyn Amigh - Student of the Year for Cosmetology, Daniel A. Clark Memorial Scholarship, and Skills USA Scholarship
- Dennis Hammel - Richard L. McEldowney Scholarship
5. Committee Reports
Committee Chair, Jennifer Costanza will present a report of the April 18, 2022 Curriculum Committee meeting.
Committee Chair, Manny Nichols will present a report of the May 24, 2022 Alternative Funding Committee meeting.
6. Public Comment
- Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address and group affiliation if appropriate.
- Each individual speaker will have three (3) to five (5) minutes to address the board.
- Public comment will consist of no more than 30 minutes overall per meeting.
- The Public Comment section of the agenda is for comment only. Dialogue and questions will not be entertained.
B. Business Office Report / Mrs.Fiscus
1. Announcements
The board met in executive session Monday, June 13, 2022 at 5:30p.m for negotiations and Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6:00p.m. for Safe Schools, personnel, and negotiations.
Meetings for July 2022:
Policy Committee
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00 p.m.
All board meeting agendas are available for public viewing (3) days prior to each meeting date on BoardDocs. BoardDocs web address is https://www.boarddocs.com/pa/hasd/Board.nsf. Interested parties should enter the public site.
2. Minutes
Per Board Policy 006-Meetings, approval of the following minutes:
May 4, 2022 - Special Voting
May 4, 2022 - Committee of the Whole - Budget Discussion
May 18, 2022 - Curriculum Committee
May 18, 2022 - Committee of the Whole/Voting
May 24, 2022 - Alternative Funding Committee
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for May 2022
1. Treasurer's Reports
MAY 31, 2022 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$ 1,716,446.22 Receipts
$ 4,018,136.76 Total Disbursements
$ 7,400,248.23 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$ 27.05 Total Receipts
$ 0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 50,631.43 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$306,496.61 Total Receipts
$166,057.19 Total Disbursements
$947,556.05 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$ 9,121.64 Total Receipts
$ 26,347.88 Total Disbursements
$ 68,586.37 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 372.94 Total Receipts
$ 572.50 Total Disbursements
$ 698,029.86 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$ 28,722.60 Total Receipts
$ 28,720.17 Total Disbursements
$ 4,030.69 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
MAY 31, 2022 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$2,038,764.32 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 166257-166475)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$ 77,126.86 Total Payments (Check numbers 23440-23453)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$ 26,347.88 Total Payments (Check numbers 23813-23836)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 572.50 Total Payments (Check numbers 3505-3508)
PAYROLL FUND
$ 72,921.45 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 262278-262319)
$1,944,266.34 ACH Disbursements
$2,017,187.79 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$ 8,733.30 Total Payments (Check numbers 1088-1098)
TRUST FUND
$ -0- Total Payments (Check number)
3. Investment Portfolio
2021-2022 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,295,845 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,147,224 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
4. YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2021-2022 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$45,614,402.50 Revenues
$43,778,250.22 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$366,064.33 Revenues
$160,403.21 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$2,193,611.16 Revenues
$1,533,302.96 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$ 305.55 Revenues
$ 1,500.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$ 59,944.82 Revenues
$ 46,393.93 Expenditures
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
Net Balances are reflected in each Student Activity Account
PAYROLL FUND
Revenues & Expenses Net to Zero other than Interest Income
5. Budget Transfers
2021-2022 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF MAY 13, 2022 - JUNE 9, 2022
$1,152,842 - General Fund
$ 160,100 - Capital Reserve
6. Food Service for April 2022
2021-2022 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2022
$ 36,929.09 April Net Profit/(Loss)
$ 454,130.09 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$1,167,023.96 Assets
$1,167,023.96 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
7. Senior High Student Store for April 2022
2021-2022 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2022
$ 1,528.88 April Net Profit/(Loss)
$18,626.50 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$29,831.57 Assets
$29,831.57 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
D. Business Office
1. Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution
Per Board Policy 604-Budget Adoption:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of Hollidaysburg Area School District, as follows:
- The proposed Final Budget of the School District for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on form PDE-2028 as presented to the School Board is adopted as a Final Budget for the School District General Fund in the amount of $51,632,706 revenues and $55,071,582 expenditures.
The proposed Capital Reserve Fund Budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as presented to the School Board is adopted as the Capital Reserve Fund Budget in the amount of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332
2. Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Hartman to amend the agenda to approve a Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution with $51,899,317 revenues and 55,071,582 expenditures.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332
Public Comment:
Barry Craig, Allegheny Township supported raising taxes.
Mike Rawlins encouraged the board to raise taxes to the Act 1 Index.
Jim Watt applauded the board as a whole for their work and representation and suggest looking to the Commonwealth and the federal government for answers.
Nicole Stouffer, a district 7th grade English teacher, 500 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona encouraged the board to raise taxes to the Act 1 Index.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Mr. Nichols and Ms. Costanza cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Frye, to approve a Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution with $51,899,317 in revenues and $55,071,582 in expenditures, an increase of 1.25% in real estate taxes, bringing millage to 9.5505 with a $266,611 increase in real estate.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
Per Board Policy 604-Budget Adoption:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of Hollidaysburg Area School District, as follows:
- The proposed Final Budget of the School District for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on form PDE-2028 as presented to the School Board is adopted as a Final Budget for the School District General Fund in the amount of $51,899,317 in revenues and $55,071,582 in expenditures.
- The proposed Capital Reserve Fund Budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as presented to the School Board is adopted as the Capital Reserve Fund Budget in the amount of $153,500 in revenues and $570,000 in expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332
3. Annual Tax Levy Resolution
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2022, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 9.4326 mills (or $9.43 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%)
Flat Rate Occupation Tax
$10.00
Real Estate Transfer Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%.)
4. Annual Tax Levy Resolution
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman, to amend the agenda to approve an Annual Tax Levy Resolution with a change in the millage rate, per board policy 650 as follows:
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2022, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 9.5505 mills (or $9.55 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%)
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman, per board policy, 650, to approve an Annual Tax Levy Resolution with a change in the millage rate to 9.5505 mills .
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2022, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 9.5505 mills (or $9.55 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%)
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
5. Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Per Board Policy 605-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are authorized for the school year beginning July 1, 2022 of $11,490 under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006)
6. Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Hartman, to amend the agenda for the administration to adjust the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to reflect the new millage rate.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
Ms. Frye initiated a motion, seconded by Dr. Sommer to authorize the administration to adjust the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to reflect the new millage rate.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained.
Per Board Policy 605-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are authorized for the school year beginning July 1, 2022 of $11,342 under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006)
7. Insurances for 2022-2023
Per Board Policies 811-Bonding, 812-Property Insurance, and 813-Other Insurances, the board is being asked to approve the following 2022-2023 insurance policies:
General Property/Liability $139,934
School Board Liability Errors & Omissions $12,234
Commercial Umbrella $16,551
Commercial Automobile $18,126
Accident Jr/Sr High Sports, Student Activities & Adult/Student Volunteers $13,152
Tax Collector's Bond $3,321
Public Official's Bond Treasurer $269
Public Official's Bond Accounting Operations Director $175
Public Official's Bond Business Manager/Board Secretary $175
Public Official's Bond Assistant Board Secretary $100
Worker's Compensation $99,702
Other Insurance: $16,500
8. Fringe Benefits for 2022-2023
The district is required annually to approve all fringe benefit rates as determined by contractual agreements.
9. Authorization for the 2022-2023 School Year for the Business Manager with the Board President/Board Vice President's approval to enter into electricity/natural gas agreements when securing a favorable rate would result in savings to the district prior to the next scheduled Voting Meeting of the board. Contracts entered into in this manner will be presented to the board at the next scheduled board meeting for information purposes.
Authorization for the 2022-2023 School Year for the Business Manager with the Board President/Board Vice President's approval to enter into electricity/natural gas agreements when securing a favorable rate would result in savings to the district prior to the next scheduled Voting Meeting of the board. Contracts entered into in this manner will be presented to the board at the next scheduled board meeting for information purposes.
10. Authorization for the Administration to apply for 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2022-2023 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.
Per Board Policy 626-Federal Fiscal Compliance, the board is being asked to grant Authorization for the Administration to apply for 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2022-2023 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.
11. Federal Program Budget Adjustment
Federal Program Budget Adjustment:
2021-2022 Budget:
ARP Homeless Grant Increase: $30,684
12. Bid Award
Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bid is recommended for approval:
Award Fall Sports bid to various vendors in the total amount of $19,931.13
13. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
- ​Contract with Edmentum for Study Island for Junior High software license effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Cost: $1,705
- Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for Gaggle Safety Management for Google Student Email and Drive and Hangouts Cost: $12,750
- Contract with Edpuzzle effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for yearly renewal for unlimited access to Edpuzzle for all teachers Cost: $3,900
- Agreement with Blair Regional YMCA for use of the high school, pool, boys and girls locker rooms, auxiliary gym (when unable to use outside patio) and concession stand for the 2022-2023 YMCA/USAS swim season effective June 15, 2022 through March 3, 2023 Revenue: $5,445
- Contract with Frontline Education, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 for a 5Sight software license)
Cost: Year 1: $6,651.43; Year 2: $6,950.75; Year 3, $7,263.53
- Contract with Frontline Education, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 for renewal of Frontline Absence and Substitute Tracking Software and Professional Learning Management
Cost: Year 1: $30,839.88 (; Year 2: $32,208.88; Year 3, $33,658.28
- Agreement with Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. (BDAP) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for drug and alcohol prevention and Student Assistance Liaison Services. No Cost
- Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for drug and alcohol services, including case management and drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults who meet the admission criteria for the relevant program. No Cost
- Letter of Agreement with Impact Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 school year to provide a designated outpatient therapist to screen, assess and provide ongoing outpatient Drug and Alcohol therapy to students referred for Drug and Alcohol Student Assistance Program Services. No Cost
- Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for mental services. No Cost
- Membership Fee Agreement with Appalachia IU08 STEM Lending Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide access for teachers to use equipment in the IU08 STEM Lending Center Cost: $350
- Student Assistance Program and Juvenile Probation Office Agreement with Blair County on behalf of Blair County Juvenile Probation effective August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to ensure the participation of a Juvenile Probation Officer on the District SAP team. No Cost
- Contract with Get More Math for JH and SH software licensing effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Cost: JH: $6,933.15 SH: $1,118.25
- Cooperative Agreement with Mount Aloysius College effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the College in the High School Program Parent Paid
- Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with The University of Pittsburgh effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Tuition varies upon class - Parent Paid
- Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide monitoring of phone calls and emails outside of school hours to maintain the safety and well-being of district students. Cost: $27,791.46
- Confidential Information Addendum to Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to provide monitoring of phone calls and emails outside of school hours to maintain the safety and well-being of our students No Cost
- Memorandum of Understanding with Child Advocates of Blair County/Blair County Head Start, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide comprehensive pre-school and child development services No Cost
- Letter of Amendment with Juniata College effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Dual Enrollment courses. Parent Paid
- Master Service Agreement with CodeHS effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for a Pro Section License for a computer science comprehensive teaching platform. Cost: $2,600
- Digital Contract with GovConnection, Inc. effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for district-wide Adobe products Cost: $12,300
- Letter of Agreement with the County of Blair on behalf of the Blair County Department of Social Services (DDS) - Mental Health (MH) Program and UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies (BHA) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. All parties agree to cooperate in providing services for the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Cost: $1,000 Donation
- Engagement Letter with PFM effective June 15, 2022 to act as the district's financial advisor No Cost: All fees contingent upon transaction closings
- Agreement with Dana M. Melton, RN, LCSW effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to volunteer 5 hrs/month for the behavioral health student consultation evaluation of students in the classroom, teacher consultation for classroom assistance and education of staff regarding specific behavioral health issues and interventions. No Cost
- Contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Go Math Multi Volume 1 Year Package K-6th Grade Cost: $45,608.50
- Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (Junior High), effective November 15, 2022 through November 22, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
- Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (CWL), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
- Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FOT), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
- Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FKS), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
- Contract with Mystery Science effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 for digital science resource for elementary students
Cost:
Year 1 – 2022/23 SY $3,597 ESSER
Year 2 – 2023/24 SY $3,597 ESSER
Year 3 – 2024/25 $899 ESSER – 3 months
Year 3 – 2024/25 $2,697.75 – District Pays 9 months
- Agreement with the University of Cincinnati effective August 22, 2022 to December 9, 2022 to assist the students in developing goals and identifying expectations through the internship learning contract agreement. No Cost
- Contract with Voyager Sopris – Acadience Reading effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Digital Reading Resources Cost: $11,460.40 ESSER Funds
- Musical Agreement with Concord Theatricals effective June 7, 2022 through July 15, 2022 for performance, rental and shipping fees for the Junior High performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition” Cost: $825 Paid from Student Activity Fund
- Contract with Link Computer Corp., effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for Go Guardian software Cost: $15,440
- Contract with Music Theatre International effective July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023 for royalty, rental and fees for the elementary performance of Honk! Jr. Cost: $834
- Individual Student Instruction Contract with Lindamood Bell Learning Processes effective July 4, 2022 though September 16, 2022 Cost: $34,320
- Physician Supervising Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Supervising Physicians: Gregory Kanski, MD, and Joshua A. Muetzel, MD. No Cost
- Sports Medicine Physician Services Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 2025 with (2) one-year automatic renewals to provide students with sports physicals Cost: Parent Paid
14. Donation
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following donation:
The Nedostup Family:
Donation of woodworking tools from Mrs. Nedostup's father's personal workshop for the district's woodworking department:
- · jointer
- · router
- · belt sander
- · table saw
- · jigsaw
Approximate Cost: $2,000
15. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment and Books
Per Board Policy 706.1 Disposal of Surplus Property/Textbooks/Supplies, the attached list is being recommended for approval to dispose of various obsolete equipment and books.
16. Student Activity Fundraisers for 2022-2023
Per Board Policy 229, District Fund Raising:
Approve 2022-2023 Student Activity fundraisers for 60 separate Student Activities district-wide.
Expected net proceeds across all groups is $180,828 and will be used for student enrichment.
17. Athletic Ticket Prices for 2022-2023
approval of the 2022-2023 athletic ticket prices.
2022-2023
ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES
E. Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea
1. 2022-2023 Curriculum and Instruction Projects
2. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is being asked to approve personnel actions
| # |
REASON |
NAME |
POSITION |
BLDG. |
EFFECTIVE DATE |
SALARY/STEP |
|
1 |
Approve |
Austin Kessler |
Technology Assistant (TNPADMTECH04) |
Dist. |
Upon release of current employer |
$20.28 per hour (22/23 Rate) |
|
2 |
Approve Hire |
Julie "Maria" McElhinney |
Music Teacher (TCHFOTMUSC01) |
FOT |
22/23 School Year |
BS Step 17; $42,710 |
|
3 |
Approve |
Rachel Black |
Stipend for Proof Reading Tiger Pride |
SH |
6/16/2022 |
Up to 5 hours at $26 per hour |
|
4 |
Approve |
Mallory Custead |
Stipend for Proof Reading Tiger Pride |
SH |
6/16/2022 |
Up to 5 hours at $26 per hour |
|
5 |
Approve |
Derek Trimmer |
Remake Learning Day |
FKS |
Retroactive to 4/13/2022 |
up to 5 hours at $26 per hour |
|
6 |
Approve |
Jennifer Carney |
After School Tutoring |
SH |
Retroactive to 3/1/2022 |
up to 2 extra hours at $26 per hour |
|
7 |
Approve |
Kenneth Steve Benton |
Training - Active Shooter/Stop the Bleed |
SH |
Retroactive to 6/7/2022 |
up to 7 1/2 hours at hourly rate |
|
8 |
Approve |
Marcy Swisher |
Special Education Paraprofessional - ESY |
FKS |
7/1/2022 |
22/23 hourly rate; up to 20 hours for ESY |
|
9 |
Approve |
Ashley Young |
Special Education Teacher |
FOT |
Retroactive to 6/2/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; Up to 15 hours during the summer for special instruction ESY |
|
10 |
Approve |
Sonja Bihary |
Title I Reading Teacher |
CWL |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
11 |
Approve |
Lindsey DeAntonio |
Title I Reading Teacher |
FOT |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
12 |
Approve |
Lori McCoy |
Title I Reading Teacher |
CWL |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
13 |
Approve |
Lisa Surkovich |
Title I Reading Teacher |
CWL |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
14 |
Approve |
Rebecca Zeek |
Title I Reading Teacher |
FKS |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
15 |
Approve |
Jessica Zorger |
Title I Reading Teacher |
FKS |
Retroactive to 4/25/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; 2.25 hours for Community Involvement Event |
|
16 |
Approve |
Susan Plummer |
Special Education Teacher |
FOT |
Retroactive to 6/2/2022 |
Special Pay $26.00 per hour for 1.5 hours - Write an IEP |
|
17 |
Approve |
Jaime Ziegler |
Special Education Teacher - ESY |
SH |
7/1/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; approx. 20 hours per student for ESY |
|
18 |
Award Tenure |
Raquel Lemelle |
Spanish Teacher |
SH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
19 |
Award Tenure |
Emily O'Donnell |
ELA Teacher |
JH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
20 |
Award Tenure |
Clarisse Spencer |
Special Education Teacher |
CWL |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
21 |
Award Tenure |
Blake Walter |
Math Teacher |
JH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
22 |
Award Tenure |
Madison Hileman |
English Teacher |
SH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
23 |
Award Tenure |
Mallory Custead |
English Teacher |
SH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
24 |
Award Tenure |
Samantha Kinley |
Math Teacher |
SH |
Retroactive to 6/3/2022 |
|
|
25 |
Approve |
Miscellaneous Pay Rates |
Support Staff Substitutes-Secretary, Paraprofessional, Special Ed. Paraprofessional, and Cafeteria |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$10.25 per hour |
|
26 |
Approve |
Miscellaneous Pay Rates |
Custodian Substitutes |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$12.00 per hour |
|
27 |
Approve Pay |
Joy Bell |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; Business Office Assistant |
Admin. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$21.74 per hour (2.1% increase) |
|
28 |
Approve Pay |
Jodie Albarano |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; Foundation Director |
Admin. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$22.24 per hour (2.1% increase) |
|
29 |
Approve Pay |
Robert Reed |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$22.46 per hour; Lead Position (2.1% increase) |
|
30 |
Approve Pay |
Charles Chaney |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$22.93 per hour; Lead Position (2.1% increase) |
|
31 |
Approve Pay |
Kenneth Durbin |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$21.81 per hour; (2.1% Increase) |
|
32 |
Approve Pay |
Michael Eppolito |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$21.81 per hour; (2.1% Increase) |
|
33 |
Approve Pay |
Michael McAndrew |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$21.81 per hour; (2.1% Increase) |
|
34 |
Approve Pay |
Kenneth Benton |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$20.85 per hour; (2.1% Increase) |
|
35 |
Approve Pay |
David McGarvey |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional |
Dist. |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$20.85 per hour; (2.1% Increase) |
|
36 |
Approve Pay |
Rebecca Burk |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; Greeter |
SH |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$11.60 per hour (2.1% increase) |
|
37 |
Approve Pay |
David Schmelzlen |
Miscellaneous Pay Rate; Greeter |
SH |
Effective 7/1/2022 |
$11.60 per hour (2.1% increase) |
|
38 |
Approve Pay |
Erin Fogle |
Health Room Assistant |
CWL |
Effective 22/23 School Year |
$20.82 per hour |
|
39 |
Approve Pay |
Jill Furry |
Health Room Assistant |
FOT |
Effective 22/23 School Year |
$20.82 per hour |
|
40 |
Approve Pay |
Karen Nihart |
Health Room Assistant |
Float |
Effective 22/23 School Year |
$20.82 per hour |
|
41 |
Approve Extra Days |
Allison Herbaugh |
Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days |
CWL |
22/23 School Year |
3 days at per diem |
|
42 |
Approve Extra Days |
Kyle Brown |
Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days |
FOT |
22/23 School Year |
3 days at per diem |
|
43 |
Approve Extra Days |
Alyson Miller |
Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days |
FKS |
22/23 School Year |
3 days at per diem |
|
44 |
Approve Extra Days |
Keely Jones |
Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
45 |
Approve Extra Days |
Kathleen Gracey |
Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
46 |
Approve Extra Days |
Perk Oettinger |
Secondary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
47 |
Approve Extra Days |
David Herncane |
Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days |
SH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
48 |
Approve Extra Days |
Hully Hoover |
Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days |
SH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
49 |
Approve Extra Days |
Kimberly Hutsky |
Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days |
SH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days at per diem |
|
50 |
Approve Extra Days |
Kristie Holtz |
Inclusion Facilitator - Extra Days |
Dist. |
22/23 School Year |
3 days at per diem |
|
51 |
Approve Extra Days |
Jane Burkholder |
School Psychologist - Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
9 days at per diem |
|
52 |
Approve Extra Days |
Morgan Dutrow |
School Psychologist - Summer Days |
Dist./JH |
22/23 School Year |
9 days at per diem |
|
53 |
Approve Extra Days |
Debra Springer |
School Psychologist - Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
9 days at per diem |
|
54 |
Approve Extra Days |
Dawn Eckenrode |
Dean of Students - Summer Days |
SH |
22/23 School Year |
8 days at per diem |
|
55 |
Approve Extra Days |
Michael Harris |
Dean of Students - Summer Days |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
5 days per diem |
|
56 |
Retire |
Constance Seiler |
Food Service Worker - Head Cook (FSFJHSCOOK01) |
JH |
9/9/2022 |
|
|
57 |
Approve |
Lisa Whittaker |
Transfer from Head Cook at Senior High (FSFSHSCOOK01) to Head Cook at Junior High (FSFJHSCOOK01) |
JH |
9/12/2022 |
22/23 Hourly rate plus $600 per year responsibility Factor |
|
58 |
Resign |
Dean Grenfell |
Girls' Elementary/Junior High Volleyball Coordinator |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 5/24/2022 |
|
|
59 |
Resign |
Elizabeth Sabatino |
Substitute Teacher |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 6/1/2022 |
|
|
60 |
Resign |
Emily Shook |
Substitute/LTS Teacher |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 6/1/2022 |
|
|
61 |
Resign |
Kathleen Iachini |
Substitute Nurse |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 6/14/2022 |
|
|
62 |
Resign |
Lorae Murray |
Substitute Teacher |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 6/14/2022 |
|
|
63 |
Resign |
Kimberly Shoop |
Substitute Teacher |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 6/14/2022 |
|
|
64 |
Approve Hire |
Dennis Stewart |
Substitute Custodian |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
$12.00 per hour |
|
65 |
Delete |
Allison Barton |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
66 |
Delete |
Alyssa Bell |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
67 |
Delete |
Evan Brozenich |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
68 |
Delete |
Ian Dipangrazio |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
69 |
Delete |
Alyssa Geisbrecht |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
70 |
Delete |
Adam Haduck |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
71 |
Delete |
Peyton Pasley |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
72 |
Delete |
Evan Petrunak |
Game Worker |
Dist. |
6/16/2022 |
|
|
73 |
Approve |
Terri Andreoni-Armstrong |
Athletic Office Internship |
JH/SH |
Fall 2022 |
University of Cincinnati |
|
74 |
Approve |
Qin He |
Volunteer |
FOT |
Retroactive to 5/17/2022 |
|
|
75 |
Approve |
Abigail Karn |
Volunteer-HAMPA |
JH |
Retroactive to 5/19/2022 |
|
|
76 |
Approve |
Kari Blake |
Volunteer-Parent |
FKS |
Retroactive to 5/23/2022 |
|
|
77 |
Information Only |
Lindsey DeAntonio |
Transfer from Reading Specialist at FOT/JH to Reading Specialist at FKS/CWL (TCHCWLREAD03 & TCHFKSREAD03) |
FKS/CWL |
22/23 School Year |
|
|
78 |
Information Only |
Elizabeth Knab |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp -REMOVE- PROGRAM CANCELLED |
Dist. |
|
|
|
79 |
Information Only |
Patricia Reilly |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp -REMOVE- PROGRAM CANCELLED |
Dist. |
|
|
|
80 |
Information Only |
Jennifer Gummo |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp -REMOVE- PROGRAM CANCELLED |
Dist. |
|
|
|
81 |
Information Only |
Jennifer Gummo |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp (Substitute) REMOVE-PROGRAM CANCELLED |
Dist. |
|
|
|
82 |
Information Only |
Nikkolette Diehl |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp (Substitute) REMOVE-PROGRAM CANCELLED |
Dist. |
|
|
|
83 |
Information Only |
Stephanie Short |
Transfer from Special Education Teacher (TCHJHSSPEC01) to Reading Specialist |
JH |
|
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F. President's Report / Ms. Hartman
1. Appointments: Student Representatives to the Board
Per Board Policy 004.2 Student Representatives to the Board, the board is asked to approve the following Student Representatives to the Board for 2022-2023:
Senior Representatives: Regan Farringer and Riley Hensley
Junior Representatives: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott
2. Appointment of Voting Delegates for the PSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting on Saturday, November 5, 2022
The governing body of the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board is entitled to appoint up to two voting delegates to participate in the PA Schools Board Association Delegate Assembly to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022. If appointed, these voting members of the Delegate Assembly will consider and act upon proposed changes to the PSBA bylaws, receive reports, receive the results of the election for officers and at-large representatives, consider proposals and adopt the legislative platform for the coming year, and conduct other Association business.
Responsibilities:
Voting delegates officially represent the entire school entity in the following ways:
- Receive reports from the PSBA president, chief executive officer, and treasurer.
- Receive the election results for PSBA leadership, including Governing Board officers, Zone Representatives and Sectional Advisors.
- Consider proposals recommended by the PSBA Platform Committee and adopt the legislative platform for the coming year.
- Consider and act upon any proposed changes to the PSBA Bylaws.
The Delegate Assembly will once again be a hybrid method this year between in-person which will take place at PSBA Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA, and via Zoom. Access will be provided for the first 120 delegates to register as attending in person. All remaining delegates will be able to join via the Zoom connection which will be provided prior to Delegate Assembly.
3. New Business
Ms. Bilek initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Stephens, to amend the agenda to add a motion and to vote on requiring the administration to provide a sample balanced budget for 2022-2023 with specific modifications and reductions and what all of that means in terms of money and cost avoidance so that we are better prepared to address the budget.
Public Comment: Richard Latker, 703 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg supported Ms. Bilek’s motion for a sample balanced budget for 2022-2023 for the board and community to see.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with nine yes votes and zero no votes.
On motion of Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Hartman, the board approved a motion to require the administration to provide a sample balanced budget for the 2022-2023 school year with specific modifications and reductions. The motion carried on a roll call vote with eight yes votes and one abstention.
Dr. Sommer asked that the administration be given time to complete this project and bring it back as a work in progress.
Dr. Gildea reminded the board that at their request, the administration provided the board with approximately $1 million worth of supplemental cuts, none of which the board chose to act on, including an elementary music position, an elementary SRP, office paraprofessionals and guard shack employees. The administrations’ goal is to make reductions through attrition and not to furlough. There were opportunities but the board decided not to move on them. Dr. Gildea reiterated to the audience that the administration has done what the board requested them to do. The administration made $1 million in cuts this year, $.25 million in the 2021-2022 school year, and proposed additional cuts this year which the board chose, thankfully, not to act on.
Ms. Hartman requested that in approving the motion, that board members take the time to go into the administration office and look at the budget.
Mrs. Costanza commented that in order to provide full transparency, for the board, community members and faculty, that board members continue to go to Dr. Gildea suggesting that transparency has not been provided to the community
The motion carried on a roll call vote with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder cast the abstention.
G. Adjourn / Ms. Hartman
1. Documents Distributed at the Board Meeting
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.