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8-14-2024 Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Committee of the Whole/Voting - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

A. Meeting Opening 7:00pm
1. Call to Order / Ms. Costanza

2. Pledge to Flag

3. Roll Call / Mr. Caldwell

4. Committee Report

Ms. Luther, Policy Committee Chairperson will give a report on the July 17, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting.

5. Public Comment

Each individual addressing the board will be requested to announce his or her name, and address.
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.

6. Presentation - Certified Therapy Dog Program

Mrs. Cerully, Brigitte Donlan, and a dog handler, will present information on the proposed Tiger Paws Certified Dog Therapy Program at Foot of Ten.

B. Business Office Report / Mr. Caldwell

1. Announcements:
The board met in executive session at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 for personnel and school safety.

Upcoming Meetings for September, 2024:

September 4, 2024 Transportation Committee (If Needed)
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
5:00p.m.

September 11, 2024 Physical Plant Committee (If Needed)
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 166485:00p.m.


September 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA  16648
7:00p.m.

All board meeting agendas are available in detail 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.

C. Business Office - Financial Reports for July, 2024

1. Treasurer's Reports

JULY 31, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS

GENERAL FUND
$4,640,403.98 Receipts
$3,584,864.47 Total Disbursements 
$11,006,575.89 Ledger Balance

TRUST FUND
$217.48 Total Receipts
$0 Total Disbursements
$52,094.15 Ledger Balance

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$6,558.37 Total Receipts
$245,646.84 Total Disbursements
$1,104,403.04 Ledger Balance

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$382.35 Total Receipts
$1,454.00 Total Disbursements
$71,054.29 Ledger Balance

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,671.84 Total Receipts
$0 Total Disbursements
$401,769.32 Ledger Balance

HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$61,750.37 Total Receipts
$61,723.35 Total Disbursements
$5,527.30 Ledger Balance

PAYROLL FUND 
$1,770,265.51 Total Receipts
$1,817,712.34 Total Disbursements
$56,235.63 Ledger Balance

SH STUDENT STORE
$127.78 Total Receipts
$0 Total Disbursements
$30,743.01 Ledger Balance

 2. List of Payments

Application and Certificate for Payment #8 - McClure Company: $293,259.95

JULY 31, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND 
$365,814.88 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 171953-172131)
$1,487,118.14 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 171995-172128)
$1,852,933.02 Total Payments 

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$183,958.13 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 23838-23887) 
$4,785.64 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 23871-23872)
$188,743.77 Total Payments 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$1,454.00 Total Payments (Check number 24166)

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)

PAYROLL FUND
$40,093.44 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 263063-263074)
$1,777,618.90 ACH Disbursements
$1,817,712.34 Total Payments 

SH SCHOOL STORE
$0 Total Payments (Check number)

TRUST FUND 
$0 Total Payments (Check number)

3. FY Projections

4. Investment Portfolio
2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,885,647 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,253,188 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

D. Business Office
1. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:

Contract with Appalachia IU8 for Odysseyware Software effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The agreement is for software to meet the needs of a group of special needs students in the virtual setting.  Cost: $5,595

Agreement with Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare effective August 20, 2024 through June 6, 2025 for academic tutoring services Cost: $90/day/student
 
Science in Motion Service Contract with Juniata College effective August 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide a mobile lab for educational services for teacher use. Cost: $20,625
 
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FKS), effective August 14, 2024 through October 16, 2024 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost

Agreement with Blair Regional YMCA, effective August 7, 2024 through August 31, 2025, for use of the high school, pool, boys and girl’s locker rooms, auxiliary gym (when unable to use outside patio) and concession stand for the 2033-2024 YMCA/USAS swim season. Revenue:  $934 + $5,655 in equipment
 
Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide 24-hour monitoring of student activity on school issued devices, google accounts, etc., to maintain the safety and well-being of district students. Cost: No to Exceed $32,529.67
 
Memorandum of Understanding with Blair Senior Services Foster Grandparent Program effective August 31, 2024 through July 31, 2027 to provide volunteers at Foot of Ten and Charles W. Longer Elementary Schools No Cost
 
Contract with Language Line Services, Inc. effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2029 for over the phone interpretation services Cost: $200
 
Letter of Agreement with Williamsburg Community School District effective August 22, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for the education of a Williamsburg Community School District student educated in the JH Life Skills classroom.  Revenue: HASD Daily Tuition Rate as published by PDE.
 
Memorandum of Understanding with Family Services, Inc. effective August 14, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for counseling and supportive services to enhance safety for students and to provide appropriate support to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other crimes. No Cost
 
Master Services Agreement with Step by Step Learning effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide Title I Reading services to the Eldorado, Fairview and St. Patrick’s campuses of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Cost: $16,806 - Paid with Federal Funds
 
Affiliation Agreement with Point Park University effective August 14, 2024 through August 14, 2029 for university students to receive teaching experience in their field of study No Cost
 
Clinical Experience Agreement with Western Governors University effective August 14, 2024 through August 13, 2027 to construct a mutually beneficial arrangement for clinical preparation and continuous improvement of candidates No Cost

Blended Learning Services Agreement with VLN-H. Harris Computer Corporation effective August 14, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for an education platform pilot Cost: $38,350
 
Parent Agreement with Lindsay Keller to assume student transportation responsibility and liability effective the 2024-2025 school year Cost:  Current IRS mileage rate reimbursement 

2. Bank Authorization
Authorization for Joy Bell to be added to the 1st Summit Bank, First National Bank and PSDLAF accounts to conduct business and sign any and all necessary documents on behalf of the school district.

 3. Flood Insurance Renewal for 2024-2025
Flood Insurance:
Purchase of flood insurance for Foot of Ten Elementary:  $500,000 limit with a 25,000 deductible
Cost: $3,193/yr.
450 Foot of Ten Road- NFIP Primary Flood Insurance Coverage through Selective Insurance Company

4. A la carte prices for 2024-2025
Per Policy 808 - Food Services, the administration is recommending the following pricing for 2024-2025 cafeteria a la carte items:

Hollidaysburg Area School District
A la Carte Items
Item    23/24     24/25 Recommendations
Apple Slices    0.65    0.65
Bag Snacks    0.75    0.75
Breakfast Bar    1.10    1.10
Bread Stick    0.50    0.50
Cinnamon Roll    1.10    1.10
Cookie, Mini    0.75    0.75
Donut    1.10    1.10
Mini Donuts    1.50    1.75
Fruit Roll Ups    0.65    0.65
Fruit Snacks    0.75    0.75
Gatorade (12 oz)    1.75    1.75
Goldfish Crackers    0.50    0.50
Ice Cream    1.10    1.10
Iced Tea Bottle    1.10    1.25
Juice (4oz)    0.55    0.65
Juice Box    0.75    0.75
Krispie Treat    1.20    1.20
Lemonade    1.10    1.25
Milk    0.60    0.65
Muffin (2oz)    1.10    1.10
Muffin (4 oz)    1.50    1.75
Propel    1.75    1.75
Sherbet Dixie    0.65    0.65
Switch Juice Beverage    1.50    1.50
Uncrustable Small    1.35    1.35
Uncrustable Large    2.20    2.35
Water Large    1.00    1.00
Water Small    0.55    0.55
Yogurt 4 oz    0.75    0.75
File Attachments
24-25 A la Carte Prices.pdf (305 KB)
Admin Content
Hollidaysburg Area School District
A la Carte Items
Item    23/24     24/25 Recommendations
Apple Slices    0.65    0.65
Bag Snacks    0.75    0.75
Breakfast Bar    1.10    1.10
Bread Stick    0.50    0.50
Cinnamon Roll    1.10    1.10
Cookie, Mini    0.75    0.75
Donut    1.10    1.10
Mini Donuts    1.50    1.75
Fruit Roll Ups    0.65    0.65
Fruit Snacks    0.75    0.75
Gatorade (12 oz)    1.75    1.75
Goldfish Crackers    0.50    0.50
Ice Cream    1.10    1.10
Iced Tea Bottle    1.10    1.25
Juice (4oz)    0.55    0.65
Juice Box    0.75    0.75
Krispie Treat    1.20    1.20
Lemonade    1.10    1.25
Milk    0.60    0.65
Muffin (2oz)    1.10    1.10
Muffin (4 oz)    1.50    1.75
Propel    1.75    1.75
Sherbet Dixie    0.65    0.65
Switch Juice Beverage    1.50    1.50
Uncrustable Small    1.35    1.35
Uncrustable Large    2.20    2.35
Water Large    1.00    1.00
Water Small    0.55    0.55
Yogurt 4 oz    0.75    0.75
 
5. Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bid
Accept Bid from:
Sameer Enterprise, LLC (Land Only): $250
Map No: 11.01.99.-022.00-000

6. Donations

Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is asked to approve the following donations:

Frankstown PTO:  $7,000 to HASD for the purchase of a card access entry for the door coming into the 1st grade wing of Frankstown Elementary School.
 
The Well of Blair County (local church):  40 backpacks (with toiletry items) to Charles W. Longer.  Estimated value is approximately $25/backpack - Total: $1,000

First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg: approximately 75 backpacks to Charles W. Longer.  Estimated value - approximately $25/backpack

E. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel

1. Foreign Exchange Students

Per Board Policy 202, Eligibility of Non-Resident Students and Policy 239, Foreign Exchange Students, the board is being asked to approve two Grade 11, Senior High foreign exchange students.
Marta Rebollo Gomez, Spain
Hannah Seipel, Germany

2. JH/SH Student-Parent Handbook Revision
Change to Senior High cell phone policy

3. Elementary Student/Parent Handbook Revisions
Administration is requesting board approval of student handbook updates for the 2024-2025 school year as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix.

4. New Novel

New Novels:
Grade 4: 
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg by Lauren Tarshis
Restart by Gordon Korman

5. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is being asked to approve the Personnel actions.
NO    REASON    NAME    POSITION    BLDG.    EFFECTIVE DATE    SALARY/STEP
1    Approve Hire    Holly Wertz    Fiscal Coordinator    Admin    TBD    $65,000/Year, Act 93 Administrator
2    Approve    Jonathan Nihart    Director of Physical Plant    JH    8/15/2024    Employment Contract ($85,000 for 24/25, with salary and benefits as outlined in the contract) 
3    Approve    Charles Chaney    Miscellaneous Pay Rates; Truancy Officer    Dist.    24/25 SY    $5,054.51 (2.5% increase)
4    Approve Hire    Jamie Bergstein    Spanish Teacher (TCHSHSLANG04)    SH    24/25 SY    Step 7 M; $62,455
5    Approve Hire    Casey Stephens    Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC01)    CWL    TBD    Step 12 M; $53,455
6    Approve Transfer    Cassie Mock    Transfer from Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC01) to Special Education Teacher (TCHFKSSPEC03)    FKS    24/25 SY    Teacher Salary
7    Approve Hire    Jenna Cheslock    LTS; 4th Grade Teacher    FKS    Full year LTS 24/25 SY    $29,700/yr. prorated, or $165.00/day after 10 consecutive days to 59 consecutive days; $43,200/yr. prorated or $240.00/day from 60 consecutive days to end of assignment
8    Approve Hire    Stephanie Dodson    LTS; 4th Grade Teacher    FKS    Full year LTS 24/25 SY    $29,700/yr. prorated, or $165.00/day after 10 consecutive days to 59 consecutive days; $43,200/yr. prorated or $240.00/day from 60 consecutive days to end of assignment
9    Approve Hire    Alison Sawyer    LTS; Special Education Teacher    CWL    August 19, 2024 until TBD    $29,700/yr. prorated, or $165.00/day after 10 consecutive days to 59 consecutive days; $43,200/yr. prorated or $240.00/day from 60 consecutive days to end of assignment
10    Approve    Jaime Ziegler    Instruction in the Home services for student P.B.    Dist.    24/25 SY    Up to 10 hours per week at $28 per hour
11    Approve    Mary Baker    Cyber Teacher    SH    2024/2025 SY    $150/semester/student/course to work with the students being educated through remote learning 
12    Approve     Holly Mercer    C&I Data Team    SH    Retroactive to 8/1/24    up to 4.5 hrs @ $28/hr
13    Approve    Bryan James    Cyber Teacher    SH    2024/2025 SY    $150/semester/student/course to work with the students being educated through Odysseyware remote learning 
14    Resign    Savannah Dodge    Special Education Paraprofessional (ADPSEDPARA13)    SH    8/5/2024    
15    Approve Hire    Madoliene Watson    Special Education Paraprofessional    JH    24/25 SY    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
16    Approve Hire    Olivia Crum    Special Education Paraprofessional    JH    24/25 SY    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
17    Approve Unpaid Leave    Deborah Grant    Special Education Paraprofessional    FOT    8/22/24 - 1/1/2025    
18    Approve Hire    Shawn Wallace    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist.    Effective 24/25 SY    N/A
19    Approve Hire    Linda White    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist.    Effective 24/25 SY    N/A
20    Approve Hire    William Bispo    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist.    Effective 24/25 SY    N/A
21    Approve    Savannah Dodge    Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute    Dist    24/25 SY    $10.25/hour
22    Approve    Holly Moyer    Food Service Substitute Truck Driver    Dist.    8/21/2024    $14.00 per hour
23    Approve    Kylie Mihalov    Student Teacher Placement with Amy Loya    FOT    Fall 2024    Volunteer
24    Approve    Allison Brooks     Student Teacher Placement with Christina Bracken     FOT    Fall 2024    Volunteer
25    Approve     Victoria Waite    Student Teacher Placement with Jordan Griffith    SH    Fall 2024    Volunteer
26    Approve    Nicole Boland    Volunteer    SH    Retroactive to 8/13/24    Volunteer
27    Information Only    Alyssa Edmundson    OFFICIAL START DATE Central Office Secretary (SEFADMBUSO01)    Admin    8/7/2024    $19.02 per hour (24/25 Rate); less $1.50 New hire = $17.52 per hour; Class 1, Group A; 12 month position
28    Information Only    Kathy Turnbaugh    DECLINED - Tax Office Secretary (SEFADMBUSO04) to Dean of Students Secretary (SECJHSSECY02)    JH    TBD    Class 2, Group A
29    Information Only    Lauren Hippo    7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach    JH    24/25 SY    Correction for last name, hired as Hipp
30    Information Only    Kenzie Schneeberger    DECEASED - 4th Grade Teacher    FKS    8/5/2024

F. President's Report / Ms. Costanza

1. First Reading of Policies

Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies is presented for approval on a first reading:

Policy 249 - Bullying - Cyberbullying - REVISED
Policy 321 - Political Activities - REVISED
Policy 321.1 - Displays and Decor in the School Setting - NEW

2. First/Second Reading of Policy

Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policy is presented for approval on a first and second reading:

Policy 807 Opening Exercises -Moment of Silence - Flag Displays REVISED

3. Resignation of Appointments:
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:

Accept the resignation of Stacey Thomas from the following positions effective August 31, 2024:

Board Treasurer
Tax Collector
Delinquent Tax Collector
Primary Delegate for the Blair County Tax Claim Bureau 

4. Appointment of Tax Collector for 2024-2025: Joy Bell

F. President's Report / Ms. Costanza
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Joy Bell to serve as Tax Collector effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Stacey Thomas.

5. Appointment of Delinquent Tax Collector for 2024-2025: Joy Bell

Per Board Policy 005, Organization
Appointment of Joy Bell to serve as Delinquent Tax Collector effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Stacey Thomas.

6. Appointment of Treasurer for 2024-2025: Joy Bell
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Joy Bell to serve as Board Treasurer effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Stacey Thomas.

7. Appointment of Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Primary Delegate: Joy Bell

Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Approve the appointment of Joy Bell as the Primary Delegate for the Blair County Tax Claim Bureau effective September 1, 2024 to fill the position vacated by the resignation of Stacey Thomas.

8. New Business

G. Adjourn / Ms. Costanza
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.