August 10, 2022 School Board Meeting Highlights
Thursday, August 11, 2022
AMENDED AGENDA - 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. Pledge to Flag
2. Call to Order / Dr. Sommer
3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
4. Committee Reports
Autumn Fiscus will present a report of the July 13, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting.
Carmen Bilek will present a report of the June 8, 2022 Athletic Committee meeting.
Committee Chair, Manny Nichols, will present a report of the May 24, 2022 Alternative Funding Committee meeting.
5. Motion to Amend Agenda
Ms. Costanza initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman to Amend the Agenda to add the approval of the following contract. (Listed under Contracts D1, No. 16.) This contract was recently proposed and could not be added to the agenda within the 24 hour posting requirement.
Agreement with Child Advocates of Blair County for Agreement with Child Advocates of Blair County "Head Start" effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for rental of (2) classrooms at Frankstown Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. Revenue: $260 per month per classroom for 10 months
The motion to carried on a roll call vote with eight yes votes and zero no votes.
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.
There was no public comment.
7. Presentation
Presenter: Elizabeth Happeny of The Blair County Chapter of PASR (Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees)
Lisa Surkovich, Educator of the Year
Jill Furry, Support Professional
The award is given to recognize unselfish dedication and exemplary service on behalf of students and public education.
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcements:
The board met in executive session at 6:30 pm Wednesday, August 10, 2022 for personnel, negotiations and student matters.
Upcoming Meetings for August and September, 2022:
Special Voting Meeting (If Needed)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00p.m.
Transportation Committee
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00p.m.
Physical Plant Committee
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00p.m.
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Senior High Library
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:
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for July, 2022
1. Treasurer's Reports
JULY 31, 2022 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$ 2,124,015.81 Receipts
$ 5,865,882.58 Total Disbursements
$ 3,617,993.52 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$ 55.53 Total Receipts
$ 0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 50,714.01 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$ 2,563.05 Total Receipts
$ 67,337.54 Total Disbursements
$ 953,062.56 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$ 1,893.87 Total Receipts
$ 2,074.00 Total Disbursements
$ 54,962.12 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 732.12 Total Receipts
$ 123,473.10 Total Disbursements
$ 569,312.82 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$ 48,674.93 Total Receipts
$ 48,666.54 Total Disbursements
$ 4,041.79 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$1,738,240.75 Total Receipts
$1,797,775.26 Total Disbursements
$ 31,103.21 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$ 32.69 Total Receipts
$ 372.73 Total Disbursements
$29,486.34 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
JULY 31, 2022 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$ 116,314.43 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 166713-166838)
$4,050,938.35 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 166698-166842)
$4,167,252.78 Total Payments
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$ 4,154.59 Total Payments (Check numbers 23477-23495)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$ 2,074.00 Total Payments (Check numbers 23848-23850)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 123,473.10 Total Payments (Check numbers 3513-3516)
PAYROLL FUND
$ 838.00 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 262359)
$ 49,217.72 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 262344-262358)
$1,747,719.54 ACH Disbursements
$1,797,775.26 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$ 372.73 Total Payments (Check numbers 1103)
TRUST FUND
$ -0- Total Payments (Check number)
3. Investment Portfolio
2022-2023 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,536,799 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,148,951 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
4. Senior High Student Store for June 2022
2021-2022 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING JUNE 2022
$(3,254.34) June Net Profit/(Loss)
$11,612.78 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$31,917.61 Assets
$31,917.61 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
D. Business Office
1. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Sponsor to Sponsor Agreements to Purchase Meals effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023:
Child Advocates of Blair County/Blair County Head Start Revenue: $27,472 *This is a digital contract
Educational Services Agreement and Addendum for 1-1 Support with Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. t/d/b/a Soaring Heights School effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for special education and related services to students placed at Pyramid's private academic school
Cost: $220/day/student enrolled for Emotional Support Services
$293/day/student enrolled for Autism Support Services
$130/day/student for 1:1 Paraprofessional Support
Parent Agreement with Maureen Smith to assume student transportation responsibility and liability effective the 2022-2023 school year Cost: Current IRS mileage rate reimbursement
Parent Agreement with Lindsay Keller to assume student transportation responsibility and liability effective the 2022-2023 school year Cost: Current IRS mileage rate reimbursement
Professional Services Agreement with Step by Step Learning, LLC. effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Title I reading services to non-public schools. Cost: $7,952
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement effective August 11, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for Title I Services with Step by Step Learning, LLC. Cost: Decrease in cost by $108
Contract with Appalachia IU8 for Odysseyware Software effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. The agreement is for software to meet the needs of a group of special needs students in the virtual setting. Cost: $1,870
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Wrestling with Bishop Guilfoyle High School for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Revenue: $200/student
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Wrestling with Bishop Guilfoyle Junior High School for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Revenue: $200/student
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Cross Country with Bishop Guilfoyle High School for the 2022-2023 and 2022-2023 school years. Revenue: $200/student
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Cross Country with Bishop Guilfoyle Junior High School for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Revenue: $200/student
Client Services Agreement with Soliant effective August 23, 2022 through June 1, 2023 to provide hearing support services Cost: $95/hr.
Customer Pilot Agreement with Curriculum Associates, effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction for Math and/or Reading Cost: $9,930 /ARP ESSER 20% Learning Loss
Science in Motion Service Contract with Juniata College, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide certain educational services to the school through the College’s Science in Motion Program. Cost: $15,250
System Protection Plan with Spitz, Inc. effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 to provide a System Protection Plan for the Spitz Model SciDome IQ2400 Laser Planetarium System with Touch Controller and Programmable LED Lighting Cost: $5,795 Service Agreement; $975 (per on-site service visit, if necessary)
Agreement with Child Advocates of Blair County for Agreement with Child Advocates of Blair County "Head Start" effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for rental of (2) classrooms at Frankstown Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. Revenue: $260 per month per classroom for 10 months (Added Under Amended Agenda)
2. Contract - Information Only
14 month contract effective 11/30/2022 through 1/30/2024 (Corrected at the meeting)
PPEEC (Penelec)
Fixed
Constellation
$0.10162
3. Adult Meal Prices for 2022-2023
The administration recommends that the Adult Meal price be increased from $3.50 to $4.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.
4. Meal Price Proposal for Reduced Priced Meals
The administration recommends that the "paid portion" of reduced-price meals be waived for the school year 2022/2023. Families who qualify for reduced priced meals pay $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. It is proposed that the district use a combination of grant funds received from Giant Food Stores and Food Service Department funds to cover the reduced-price meal payments for students. Students who are approved in the reduced-price category would continue to receive meals without payment for the 2022-2023 school year.
5. A la carte prices for 2022-2023
Per Policy 808 - Food Services, the administration is recommending the following pricing for 2022-2023 cafeteria a la carte items:
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Ala Carte Items
Item
21/22 Price
22/23 Recommendations
Apple Slices
0.65
0.65
Bag Snacks
0.55
0.65
Breakfast Bar
1.00
1.10
Bread Stick
0.50
0.50
Cinnamon Roll
1.00
1.10
Cocoa Brownie
0.85
0.85
Cookie, Mini
0.65
0.65
Donut
1.00
1.10
Mini Donuts
1.35
1.35
Fruit Roll Ups
0.55
0.60
Fruit Snacks
0.75
0.75
Gatorade (12 oz)
1.25
1.50
Goldfish Crackers
0.50
0.50
Granola Bar
0.65
0.65
Ice Cream
1.00
1.10
Iced Tea Bottle
1.00
1.10
Juice (4oz)
0.50
0.55
Juice Box
0.65
0.65
Krispie Treat
1.00
1.20
Lemonade
1.00
1.10
Milk
0.55
0.60
Muffin (2oz)
0.75
1.00
Muffin (4 oz)
1.10
1.20
Propel
1.55
1.70
Sherbet Dixie
0.65
0.65
Switch Juice Beverage
1.10
1.25
Uncrustable Small
1.25
1.35
Uncrustable Large
2.00
2.20
Water Large
1.00
1.00
Water Small
0.50
0.50
Yogurt 4 oz
0.65
0.70
6. 1st Summit Bank - Bank Bag Authorization List
The administration is recommending the approval of authorized school district employees to make bank deposits and pick up deposit bags as needed.
E. Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea
1. Curriculum Updates
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum maps for Board approval. These maps will then be open for this school year in order for teachers to make minor tweaks to the curriculum, such as pacing, and will come back to the Board next year for final approval.
Elementary Music Grade 6
High School Art 2
Elementary Art Grade K
HS Library
HS Foundations of Art
Cold War: Causes and Consequences Elective
2. Curriculum Update - FINAL
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following final curriculum draft of the JH Sculpture map for Board approval.
3. HASD Chromebook Handbook
4. HASD Cyber Academy Handbook
5. Master Field Trip List for 2022-2023
Per Board Policies 230.1 Student Expenses for Conferences/Competitions and 121 Field Trips, the attached list of student Field Trips in excess of 150 miles, out of state, or overnight is submitted for approval.
6. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is being asked to approve the Personnel actions.
#
REASON
NAME
POSITION
BLDG.
EFFECTIVE DATE
SALARY/STEP
1
Approve
Robert Reed
RHF and Navigate Training & EOP review
Dist.
8/16/2022
22/23 Hourly Rate; up to 3 hours
2
Approve
Kenneth "Steve" Benton
RHF and Navigate Training
Dist.
8/16/2022
22/23 Hourly rate; up to 2 hours
3
Approve
Miscellaneous Pay Rate
Day to Day Substitute Teachers
Dist.
Effective 7/1/2022
$120 per day
4
Approve
Miscellaneous Pay Rate
Full-time Day to Day Substitutes (Special Ed./Elementary)
Dist.
Effective 7/1/2022
$120 per day
5
Approve
Miscellaneous Pay Rate
Long Term Teacher Substitute Rate
Dist.
Effective 7/1/2022
$29,700 prorated or $165/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
6
Approve
Miscellaneous Pay Rate
Long Term Teacher Substitute Rate - Full Year Assignment
Dist.
Effective 7/1/2022
$43,200 per year
7
Approve
Teacher contract between HASD and HAEA
Dist.
8/16/2022 to 8/15/2026
3.2% average annual increase
8
Resign
Blake Walter
Math Teacher
(TCHJHSMATH09)
JH
TBD
9
Approve Hire
Courtney Thacker
Business Teacher
(TCHJHSBSED02)
JH
8/23/2022
M, Step 17
10
Approve Hire
Michelle Maher
Math Teacher
(TCHJHSMATH09)
JH
Effective upon release from current employer
M, Step 14
11
Approve Hire
Andrea Santella
English Teacher; Long Term Substitute
JH
8/23/2022
$29,700 prorated or $165/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
12
Approve Hire
Lori McCoy
English Teacher; Long Term Substitute
JH
8/23/2022
$29,700 prorated or $165/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
13
Approve
Kristie Wissinger
C & I - Elementary Health Committee
CWL
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
14
Approve
Adam Walstrom
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
15
Approve
Carla Firment
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at 22/23 Hourly Rate
16
Approve
David Herncane
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
17
Approve
Deanna Jubeck
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
18
Approve
Holly Mercer
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
19
Approve
Kevin McCloskey
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
20
Approve
Leah Haslam
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
21
Approve
Leona Engle
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
22
Approve
Michael Moore
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
23
Approve
Dawn Eckenrode
C & I - SWPBS
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 2.5 hours at $26/hour
24
Approve
Christie James
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
25
Approve
Grace Onkst
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
26
Approve
Jaime Ziegler
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
27
Approve
Kevin McCloskey
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
28
Approve
Madeline Grenfell
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
29
Approve
Madison Hileman
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
30
Approve
Melissa Jack
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
31
Approve
Mike Rawlins
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
32
Approve
Nicole Beauchamp
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
33
Approve
Scott Sheehan
C & I - DATA
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
34
Approve
Christina Neri
C & I JH Career Conferences
JH
2022/2023 SY
up to 15 hours at $26/hour
35
Approve
Alyssa Carpenter
C & I - Health Committee
FOT
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
36
Approve
Chandra Jandora
C & I - Health Committee
FKS
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
37
Approve
Jacqueline Harris
C & I - Health Committee
FOT
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
38
Approve
Julie Smith
C & I - Health Committee
FKS
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
39
Approve
Kris Smith
C & I - Health Committee
CWL
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
40
Approve
Kristie Wissinger
C & I - Health Committee
CWL
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
41
Approve
Tammy Stultz
C & I - Health Committee
FKS
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
42
Approve
Terry Hartman
C & I - Health Committee
SH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
43
Information Only
Samantha McDowell
C & I - Data Team Building is JH
JH
2022/2023 SY
up to 4 hours at $26/hour
44
Approve
Jennifer Buffone
ECRI Training (Aug 3 & 4) ARP 7% Funds 5% Learning Loss 8% Reading Improvement
FOT
2022/2023 SY
up to 14 hours at $26/hour
45
Approve
Tracy Hinish
ECRI Training (Aug 3 & 4) ARP 7% Funds 5% Learning Loss 8% Reading Improvement
FKS
2022/2023 SY
up to 14 hours at hourly rate
46
Approve
Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME with regards to Erin Eberling
Secretary
JH
22/23 School Year Only
47
Resign
Molly McCord
Special Education Paraprofessional
(ADPSEDPARA39)
JH
8/24/2022
48
Approve Hire
Susan Straw
Special Education Paraprofessional
FKS
22-23 SY
Class 3, Group A; 6 Hours per day; $15.82 per hour ($17.32 less $1.50 new hire)
49
Approve Hire
Caitlan Smith
Special Education Paraprofessional
TBD
22-23 SY
Class 3, Group A; 6 Hours per day; $15.82 per hour ($17.32 less $1.50 new hire)
50
Approve Hire
Jerome Harlow
Special Education Paraprofessional
TBD
22-23 SY
Class 3, Group A; 6 Hours per day; $15.82 per hour ($17.32 less $1.50 new hire)
51
Approve Hire
Savannah Dodge
Special Education Paraprofessional
TBD
22-23 SY
Class 3, Group A; 6 Hours per day; $15.82 per hour ($17.32 less $1.50 new hire)
52
Transfer
Carrie Rhodes
Transfer from Special Ed Para (ADPSEDPARA13) to Title One Office Paraprofessional (ADPCWLPARA11)
CWL
8/25/2022
Class 3, Group C; $16.41 per hour (22/23 rate); 5 Hours per day; 193 days
53
Approve Hire
Aubree Cresswell
Full Time Day to Day Substitute
FKS
22/23 School Year Only
Daily substitute rate
54
Approve Hire
Sydney McGinnis
JH Head Girls' Volleyball Coach
Dist.
8/11/2022
TBD
55
Approve Hire
John P. Stultz, III
Head JH Boys' Basketball Coach
JH
8/11/2022
TBD
56
Approve Hire
Joshua Steiner
Head JH Boys' Basketball Coach
JH
8/11/2022
TBD
57
Approve Hire
Connor Pielmeier
Substitute Teacher
Dist.
8/23/2022
Daily substitute rate
58
Approve Hire
Greg Weber
Substitute Teacher
Dist.
8/23/2022
Daily substitute rate
59
Approve Hire
David Clary
Guest Substitute Teacher
Dist.
8/25/2022
Daily substitute rate
60
Approve Hire
Susan McFarland
Guest Substitute Teacher
Dist.
8/25/2022
Daily substitute rate
61
Approve
Amanda Garlick
Student Teaching - Rachel Black
SH
Fall 2022
IUP
62
Approve
Sarah Everetts
Elementary Education - Summer Carson
FKS
Fall 2022
Juniata College
63
Approve
Sarah Everetts
Special Education K-8 - Emily Ritchey
JH
Fall 2022
Juniata College
64
Approve
Gary Zimmerman
Volunteer-Athletics
Dist.
8/11/2022
65
Approve
Chris Garman
Volunteer-Athletics
Dist.
8/11/2022
66
Approve
Cassie Mock
Volunteer-Athletics
Dist.
8/11/2022
67
Approve
Jackson delGiudice
Volunteer-Soccer
Dist.
8/11/2022
68
Approve
Michelle Socie
Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional at FKS (ADPSEDPARA06) to Special Education Paraprofessional at CWL (ADPSEDPARA02)
CWL
8/25/2022
no change
69
Information Only
Andrew Wojcik
Special Education Paraprofessional - Declined Position
FKS
22-23 SY
F. President's Report / Dr. Sommer
1. Second Reading of Policies
Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies are presented for approval on a second reading:
Policy No.
Policy Name
Policy Status
Policy 101
Mission Statement/Vision
Statement/Shared Beliefs
REVISED
Policy 146.1
Trauma-Informed Approach
NEW
Policy 216
Student Records
REVISED
Policy 216-AR
Student Records
REVISED
Policy 218
Student Discipline
REVISED
Policy 218-AR
Student Discipline
REVISED
Policy 220
Student Expression/Distribution
and Posting of Materials
REVISED
Policy 220-Attach.
Student Expression/Distribution
and Posting of Materials
REVISED
Policy 237
Electronic Devices
REVISED
Policy 246
School Wellness
REVISED
Policy 808
Food Services
REVISED
Policy 808-AR
Food Service- Negative Student
Meal Account Procedures
REVIEWED
Policy 916
Volunteers
REVISED
Policy 916-AR
School Visitors and Volunteers
REVISED
Policy 916 - Attach. 1
Volunteer Disclosure Sheet
REVIEWED
Policy 916 - Attach. 2
Volunteer Application
REVISED
Policy 918
Title I Parent and Family
Engagement
REVIEWED
Policy 918 - Attach.#1
Title I Parent and Family
Engagement Policy for C.W.
Longer Elementary
REVISED
Policy 918 - Attach #2
Title I Parent and Family
Engagement Policy for Foot of
Ten Elementary
REVISED
Policy 918 - Attach #3
Title I Parent and Family
Engagement Policy for
Frankstown Elementary
REVISED
2. New Business
Meeting
G. Adjourn / Dr. Sommer
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.