February 19, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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. Bilek
2. Pledge to Flag
3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
4. Recognitions
PIAA Class 5-A Quarterfinal Football Team
MathCounts
JH Scholastic Quiz Team
5. Student Representative Report
Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:
Senior Representatives: Jefferson McCoy and Madison McLaurin
Junior Representative: Alice Haslam
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.
7. Senior High Bio Pond Restoration Information
Information
Senior High Bio Pond Restoration
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcements
The board met in executive session February 19, 2025 at 6:00p.m. for personnel.
Meetings for March, 2025:
Athletic Committee
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 5:30p.m.
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
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, the following minutes are presented for approval:
January 15, 2025 COW/Voting
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for December, 2024
1. Treasurer's Report
DECEMBER 31, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$4,614,262.85 Receipts
$7,892,226.21 Total Disbursements
$22,496,066.79 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$180.38 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,347.04 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$66,839.31 Total Receipts
$162,971.05 Total Disbursements
$1,128,342.53 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$14,121.54 Total Receipts
$10,592.23 Total Disbursements
$103,472.94 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$2,722,133.98 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$3,044,310.03 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$33,773.28 Total Receipts
$33,751.18 Total Disbursements
$5,658.26 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,081,924.03 Total Receipts
$2,051,117.01 Total Disbursements
$118,666.88 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$4,128.71 Total Receipts
$6,995.19 Total Disbursements
$19,892.40 Ledger Balance
2. YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2024-2025 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$37,361,098.65 Revenues
$21,339,496.38 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$191,022.82 Revenues
$85,500.00 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$935,635.74 Revenues
$830,346.74 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$1,220.37 Revenues
$750.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$21,889.61 Revenues
$32,632.74 Expenditures
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
Net Balances are reflected in each Student Activity Account
PAYROLL FUND
Revenues & Expenses Net to Zero other than Interest Income
D. Business Office - Financial Reports for January, 2025
1. Treasurer's Reports
JANUARY 31, 2025 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$2,053,018.28 Receipts
$4,778,602.45 Total Disbursements
$19,770,482.62 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$188.09 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,535.13 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$281,445.32 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$1,209,810.85 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$12,565.02 Total Receipts
$12,411.11 Total Disbursements
$103,626.85 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$10,938.49 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$3,055,248.52 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$449,983.54 Total Receipts
$449,901.86 Total Disbursements
$5,739.94 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,881,082.62 Total Receipts
$2,915,641.97 Total Disbursements
$84,107.53 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$4,465.66 Total Receipts
$4,391.21 Total Disbursements
$19,966.85 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
JANUARY 31, 2025 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$1,974,426.30 Total Payments (Check numbers 173331-17337)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$77,899.83 Total Payments (Check numbers 23953-23964)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$12,411.11 Total Payments (Check numbers 24215-24227)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0.00 Total Payments (Check numbers)
PAYROLL FUND
$79,516.67 Total Payments (Check numbers 263210-263224)
$2,836,125.30 ACH Disbursements
$2,915,641.97Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$5,391.21 Total Payments (Check numbers 1286-1292)
TRUST FUND
$0.00 Total Payments (Check number)
3. Investment Portfolio
2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$6,016,053 Total Invested with 20 Financial Institutions
$1,281,758 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
4. YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2024-2025 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$39,097,999.66 Revenues
$26,681,382.20 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$202,566.68 Revenues
$85,500.00 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$1,138,504.74 Revenues
$1,043,873.54 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$1,408.46 Revenues
$ 750.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$26,326.18 Revenues
$36,923.82 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
2024-2025 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF JANUARY 13, 2025 - FEBRUARY 9, 2025
$445,098.33 - General Fund
6. Food Service for December, 2024
2024-2025 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2024
$18,667.92 December Net Profit/(Loss)
$188,502.27 Year-to-Date Net Profit
7. Senior High Student Store for December, 2024
2024-2025 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2024
$(3,124.87) December Net Profit/(Loss)
$(11,383.23)Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$20,027.30 Assets
$20,027.30 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
E. Business Office / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Bid Award
Public Content: Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bid is recommended for approval:
E-Rate Bid:
Permission to purchase from the PEPPM State Contract awarded E-Rate Bid to Link Computer Corporation to purchase Cisco Meraki Licenses.
Cost: $72,086.00
2. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Care Coordination Agreement with CenClear effective February 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026 to develop and maintain coordination of care and collaborative treatment planning for mutual consumers No Cost
Contract with Sonia Shuaibi, Psy.D., School Psychologist effective January 2, 2025 through May 30, 2025 for Independent Educational Evaluations Cost: $1,000 deposit; $200/hr (Not Budgeted)
Letter of Agreement with Simply Speech, LLC. effective January 24, 2025 through June 1, 2025 for in-home speech therapy services for an individual student
Cost: Direct service: 1hr/wk at $90/hr. Indirect service: 2hrs/wk at $90/hr or $22.50/15min (Budgeted)
Master Services Agreement with Westmoreland Intermediate Unit effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for audiological services to hearing impaired students Cost: $240/hr (Not Budgeted)
Dual Credit Affiliation Agreement with Penn State University Commonwealth Campuses effective the 2025-2026 school year through the 2031-2032 school year, with one-year auto renewal thereafter, for dual credit course offerings Cost: Parent/Student Paid
Addendum to Dual Credit Affiliation Agreement with Penn State University Commonwealth Campuses effective the 2025-2026 school year through the 2031-2032 school year, with one-year auto renewal thereafter, to outline additional responsibilities for the School District, University and Instructors No Cost
Affiliation Agreement with Messiah University effective January 13, 2025 through January 13, 2026 to facilitate education and training of students to help meet the needs of the communities No Cost
Amendment to Renewal Agreement with T-Mobile effective February 12, 2025 through February 12, 2026 for hotspots for student use Cost: $9,600/yr ($800/month) 40 hotspots at $20 each/month (Budgeted)
Memorandum of Understanding with Bishop Guilfoyle effective the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years for Cooperative Sponsorship of Boys' Volleyball Cost: $200/student athlete on the official PIAA eligibility list (Budgeted)
Agreement for Services with Rachel's Challenge effective September 23, 2025 through September 23, 2025 for an on-site presenter at the Junior High followed by a community event Cost: $5,000 - Paid by HASD Foundation-TAB
Letter of Agreement with The Meadows Psychiatric Center effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for education services Cost: $100/day (Budgeted)
Lease Agreement with Holliday Real Estate, LLC. effective 2/24/2025 through 2/28/2026 for office space for Adelphoi Hilltop students Cost: $990 ($150 February rent and security deposit) then $840/month for 11 months (Not Budgeted)
3. Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Financial Statements and Auditor's Report on Basic Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2024
Per Board Policy 619-District Audit, a GACTC Committee Chairperson will present a brief report on the 2024 GACTC audit report contents.
4. Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Auditor's Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Compliance and Internal Control for Year Ended June 30, 2024
Per Board Policy 619-District Audit, a GACTC Committee Chairperson will present a brief report on the 2024 GACTC audit report contents regarding Federal awards.
5. Federal Program Budget Adjustments
2024-2025 Budget:
2021-2022 ESSER III Increase: $1,423,520 (Carryover)
2024-2025 IDEA Sec 619 Increase: $234
2024-2025 RTL Increase: 186,751
2024-2025 IDEA Decrease ($9,434)
6. Disposal of Obsolete Furniture, 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.
F. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel
1. 2025-2026 School Calendar
Per Board Policy 803 School Calendar, the administration recommends the approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar.
2. New Course Proposals
SH - Civil Rights Movement Causes: and Consequences
SH - Personal Finances
SH - College Bound Chemistry 2
SH - Geology
SH - Oceanography
3. 2025 Summer School Program
Per Board Policy 124 Summer School, the administration recommends the approval of the 2025 Summer School Program.
4. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
1 Approve Jonathan Nihart Physical Plant Director Dist Retoactive to 2/13/2025 $92,500 for 24/25, prorated for remainder of school year Admin, non-bargaining action
2 Approve Hire Scott Farabaugh School Resource Professional Dist TBD $21.82/Hour, 24/25 rate Non-bargaining action
3 Approve Hire Kevin McCloskey Interim Assistant Principal SH Retroactive to 2/13/2025 Add $6,000 stipend for 24/25, prorated for days worked Teaching Staff Action
4 Retire Susan Cyran Math Teacher (TCHSHSMATH03) SH End of 24/25 SY Teaching Staff Action
5 Retire Deborah Smith Elementary Teacher (TCHCWL02GR02) CWL End of 24/25 SY Teaching Staff Action
6 Resign Shannon Lear 3rd Grade Teacher (TCHFOT03GR03) FOT 4/4/2025 Teaching Staff Action
7 Approve Hire Dana Anderson LTS; Special Education FOT Approximately 4/11/2025 through 5/27/2025 $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 Teaching Staff Action
8 Approve Hire Kay Shuma LTS; Science JH Approximately 2/20/25 through 4/2/25 $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 Teaching Staff Action
9 Approve Hire Kay Shuma LTS; Consumer Science JH Retroactive from 11/15/2024 through approximately 2/20/25 $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 Teaching Staff Action
10 Approve Hire Kathryn Diaz LTS; Consumer Science JH Approximately 2/20/2025 through 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 Teaching Staff Action
11 Approve Hire Rick Imler LTS; Science SH Retroactive from 2/13/2025 through end of 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 Teaching Staff Action
12 Approve Hire Grace Bowser & Nicholas McElhinney Homebound Instructor for H.R. FOT 2/10/2025 up to 5 hrs/week at $28/hour Teaching Staff Action
13 Approve Hire Jaime Ziegler Homebound Instructor for K.D. SH 2/10/2025 up to 5 hrs/week at $28/hour Teaching Staff Action
14 Approve Hire Emma Rice Homebound Instructor for G.A. SH 2/10/2025 up to 5 hrs/week at $28/hour Teaching Staff Action
15 Approve Hire Megan Stern Homebound Instruction for K.H. JH 1/24/2025 up to 2 hrs/week at $28/hour Teaching Staff Action
16 Resign Susan Cyran Scholastic Scrimmage Advisor SH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
17 Resign Erin Isenberg Student Council Advisor SH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
18 Resign Michelle Galo Student Council Advisor SH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
19 Resign Erin Isenberg Student Council Advisor JH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
20 Resign Michelle Galo Student Council Advisor JH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
21 Resign Erin Isenberg Spanish Club Advisor SH End of 24/25 SY Schedule C Action
22 Approve Hire Caden DeLattre JH Assistant Boys Track Coach Dist 2/13/2025 $1,712.07 per Schedule D Schedule D Action
23 Approve Custodial/Maintenance & Cafeteria Employees Approve AFSCME Contract for Custodial/Maintenance & Cafeteria Employees Dist 7/1/25 - 6/30/28 Increases as outlined in contract Support Staff Action
24 Approve Hire Robin Bender Superintendent's Secretary (CSFADMSUPT01) Admin 3/10/2025 $22.00/Hour 24/25 rate Support Staff Action
25 Approve Hire Cody Dively JH Assistant Lead Custodian (CUFJHSCUST07) JH 2/17/2025 Custodian Rate with Assistant Lead Responsibility Factor Support Staff Action
26 Approve Hire Kevin Longenecker SH Full Time 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFSHSCUST05) SH TBD $19.63 per hour 24/25 rate ($21.13/hr less $1.50 for new hire) + $200/yr for 2nd shift premium. Support Staff Action
27 Approve Hire Jason Musselman Maintenance Plumber (MAFJHSCUST04} JH TBD $22.50/Hour 24/25 rate Support Staff Action
28 Approve Hire Amanda Marton 3.5 hour Office Paraprofessional (ADPFOTAIDE01) FOT TBD $15.61 per hour ($17.11 less $1.50 new hire) 24/25 rate; 3.5 hours per day; 193 days per year; Class 3, Group C Support Staff Action
29 Approve Hire Shawna Taddei Special Education Paraprofessional FOT Official start date 02/03/2025 $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 Support Staff Action
30 Resign Erin Eckhard Physical Plant Secretary (SEFADMPYPL01) JH 3/3/2025 Support Staff Action
31 Resign Victoria Hinsch Special Education Paraprofessional FKS 2/21/2025 Support Staff Action
32 Approve Hire Ayrika Orr Physical Plant Secretary (SEFADMPYPL01) JH TBD $19.02 per hour (24/25 Rate); less $1.50 New hire = $17.52 per hour; Class 1, Group A; 12 month position Support Staff Action
33 Approve Transfer Anne Conner 5.75 Hour Food Service JH 2/13/2025 Support Staff Action
34 Resign Tasha Walls 5.75 Hour Food Service JH 2/7/2025 Support Staff Action
35 Resign Jessica Rabuck 5.75 Hour Food Service SH 2/12/2025 Support Staff Action
36 Approve Hire Paige Mallory 5.75 Hour Food Service SH TBD $15.61/Hour 24/25 Rate Support Staff Action
37 Approve Hire Selina Long 3.5 Hour Food Service JH TBD $15.61/Hour 24/25 Rate Support Staff Action
38 Resign Alexis Coolidge Special Ed Paraprofessional FKS 1/31/2025 Support Staff Action
39 Resign Heather High Substitute Teacher Dist 2/13/2025 Substitute Action
40 Remove Ryan Brantner IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist 2/13/2025 Substitute Action
41 Remove Timothy Conner IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist 2/13/2025 Substitute Action
42 Approve Hire Eric DeCriscio Substitute Teacher Dist 2/13/2025 $120/day Substitute Action
43 Approve Hire Stacy Dougherty Substitute Teacher Dist 2/13/2025 $120/day Substitute Action
44 Approve Hire Tasha Walls Substitute Food Service Worker Dist 2/10/2025 $10.25/hour Substitute Action
45 Approve Hire Jessica Rabuck Substitute Food Service Worker Dist 2/13/2025 $10.25/hour Substitute Action
46 Approve Mark McCoy Athletic Dept Assistant SH 1/27/2025 Volunteer Action
47 Approve Dona Kirk Grandparent Volunteer "CWL,FKS,
FOT" 1/23/2025 Volunteer Action
48 Approve Sasha Kaehler Parent Volunteer CWL 2/10/2025 Volunteer Action
49 Approve Kathryn Greenberg Parent Volunteer CWL 1/31/2025 Volunteer Action
50 Approve Jessica Merritts Parent Volunteer FKS 1/9/2025 Volunteer Action
51 Approve Brittany Hall Parent Volunteer JH & FKS 1/22/2025 Volunteer Action
52 Approve Tami Hinish Parent Volunteer JH 2/3/2025 Volunteer Action
53 Approve Harley Snyder Parent Volunteer FOT 2/3/2025 Volunteer Action
54 Approve Shannon Anderson Parent Volunteer - Medical Prof for Disney Trip SH 2/4/2025 Volunteer Action
55 Remove Lyndsay Link Parent Volunteer SH 2/12/2025 Volunteer Action
56 Remove Stephanie Miller Parent Volunteer SH 2/12/2025 Volunteer Action
57 Remove Lillian Marquez Parent Volunteer SH 2/12/2025 Volunteer Action
58 Remove Daniel Morrison Parent Volunteer SH 2/12/2025 Volunteer Action
59 Remove Brenda McKee Parent Volunteer SH 2/12/2025 Volunteer Action
60 Approve Daniel Zelem Parent Volunteer/Softball SH 2/13/2025 Volunteer Action
61 Approve Kayla Lingafelt Parent Volunteer FOT 2/10/2025 Volunteer Action
62 Approve Julie Hammel Parent Volunteer FOT 2/10/2025 Volunteer Action
63 Approve Gayle Conner Parent Volunteer/Softball SH 2/13/2025 Volunteer Action
64 Approve Emma Rice Parent Volunteer/Softball SH 2/13/2025 Volunteer Action
65 Information Only Cara Weibley Speech & Language Teacher SH/JH Official Start Date 1/14/25 Teaching Staff Action
66 Information Only Rachel Black SAT Prep-English SH up to 32 hrs @ $28/hr Teaching Staff Action
67 Information Only Susan Cyran SAT Prep-Math SH up to 32 hrs @ $28/hr Teaching Staff Action
68 Information Only Shelby Hott Parent Volunteer CWL Correct Last Name "Hott" Volunteer Action
69 Information Only Dominic Walls Substitute Food Service Worker - DECLINED POSITOIN Dist Substitute Action
70 Information Only Gracie Monahan Special Education Paraprofessional FKS Official Start Date 12/17/24 Support Staff Action
71 Information Only Jessica Benson Special Education Paraprofessional FKS Official Start Date 1/13/25 Support Staff Action
72 Information Only Susan Estep Special Education Paraprofessional JH
Official Start Date 12/13/24 Support Staff Action
73 Information Only Matthias Balliet 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFJHSCUST04) JH Official start Date 01/27/25 Support Staff Action
74 Information Only Penny Hamilton Lead Custodian (CUFFKSCUST05) FKS Official Start Date 2/3/25 Support Staff Action
75 Information Only Alison Sawyer LTS; Special Education CWL End date of 1/17/25 Teaching Staff Action
76 Information Only Multiple Teacher movements – elementary
Teaching Staff Action
G. President's Report / Ms. Bilek
1. Policy Updates
The following policies have revisions that are effective January 1, 2025 and are for information only.
Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
Policy 611 Purchases Budgeted
Policy 626 Attachment / Procurement- Federal Programs
2. New Committee - Wellness
Ms. Bilek:
Creation of a Wellness Committee
3. New Business
H. Adjourn / Ms. Bilek
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.