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February 7, 2024


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

Call to Order / Ms. Bilek
Pledge to Flag
Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
Public Comment
Procedural
•    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.
 
Board Member Recognition
PSBA Recognition:
•    Ying Li
•    Michele Luther
•    Missy Sullivan
•    John Wells
Student Representative Report
Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:

Student Representatives:
 
Senior Representatives: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott
Junior Representative: Jefferson McCoy
 
Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
Announcements
The board met in executive session Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6:00p.m. and Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:00p.m. for personnel.
 
Meetings for March, 2024:
 
Athletic Committee
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
 
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Senior High Library 
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

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Minutes
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for January, 2024
Treasurer's Reports
JANUARY 31, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
 
GENERAL FUND
$1,826,342.80 Receipts
$3,942,099.73 Total Disbursements 
$17,631,022.73 Ledger Balance
 
TRUST FUND
$217.71 Total Receipts
$750.00 Total Disbursements
$ 51,568.04 Ledger Balance
 
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$65,934.83 Total Receipts
$160,522.36 Total Disbursements
$1,070,146.56  Ledger Balance
 
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$3,936.78 Total Receipts
$10,579.34 Total Disbursements
$84,156.87 Ledger Balance
 
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$931.38 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$223,827.28 Ledger Balance
 
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$419,498.18 Total Receipts
$419,413.42 Total Disbursements
$5,367.90  Ledger Balance
 
PAYROLL FUND 
$1,895,073.34 Total Receipts
$1,940,524.19 Total Disbursements
$49,358.63  Ledger Balance
 
SH STUDENT STORE
$6,380.75  Total Receipts
$1,837.58  Total Disbursements
$ 38,209.53  Ledger Balance
 
List of Payments
Application and Certificate for Payment #3 - McClure Company: $180,369.35
Application and Certificate for Payment #4 - McClure Company: $76,551.15
JANUARY 31, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS  GENERAL FUND 
$2,105,405.30 Total Payments (Check numbers 170671-170940)
 
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$77,811.27  Total Payments (Check numbers 23753-23765)
 
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$9,189.34 Total Payments (Check numbers 24057-24065)
 
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
 
PAYROLL FUND
$71,958.03 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 262907-262923)
$1,868,566.36 ACH Disbursements
$1,940,524.39 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$1,837.58 Total Payments  (Check numbers 1213-1216)
 
TRUST FUND 
$750.00 Total Payments (Check number 539)
 
Investment Portfolio
2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
 
$5,712,751 Total Invested with 24 Financial Institutions
$1,222,705 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2023-2024 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
 
GENERAL FUND 
$38,814,331.06 Revenues
$27,152,408.26 Expenditures
 
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$13,887.70 Revenues
$200,051.72 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$1,103,216.04 Revenues
$1,011,330.70 Expenditures
 
TRUST FUND
$1,468.00  Revenues
$750.00  Expenditures
 
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$36,010.24 Revenues
$40,328.67 Expenditures
 
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
Net Balances are reflected in each Student Activity Account
 
PAYROLL FUND
Revenues & Expenses Net to Zero other than Interest Income
Budget Transfers
2023-2024 BUDGET TRANSFERS 
PERIOD OF JANUARY 5, 2024 - FEBRUARY 4, 2024 
$9,031 - General Fund

Food Service for December, 2023

2023-2024 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2023
$9,616.95 December Net Profit/(Loss)
$153,895.20Year-to-Date Net Profit
 
Senior High Student Store for December, 2023
2023-2024 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2023
 
$1,854.81 December Net Profit/(Loss)
$ (3,517.28) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
 
$37,809.95 Assets
$37,809.95 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
 
Business Office / Mrs. Fiscus
Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
1.    Care Coordination Agreement with CenClear effective February 7, 2024 through February 7, 2025 to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with providers for human service needs No CostContract with Scholastic Book Fairs (JH) effective February 7, 2024 through April 19, 2024 (Fair dates April 15, 2024 through April 19, 2024) for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products No Cost No Cost: Parent/Student Paid
 
2.    Individual Student Instruction Contract with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes effective February 12, 2024 through June 30, 2024 for instructional services Cost: $29,520
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Financial Statements and Auditor's Report on Basic Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2023
Per Board Policy 619-District Audit, a GACTC Committee Chairperson will present a brief report on the 2023 GACTC audit report contents.

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, 2023
Per Board Policy 619-District Audit, a GACTC Committee Chairperson will present a brief report on the 2023 GACTC audit report contents regarding Federal awards.

Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bid
Accept bid from Damien Berardi:
Map#04.00-07-082-00-110 in the amount of $125
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.
Student Activity Fundraisers
Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising the following fundraisers are presented for approval:
 
Student Activity Fundraisers:
Games Club, SH - No. 76
Candy, Pizza, Sub and Food Product Sales
Expected Profit:  $2,612
Date: Spring, 2024
 
Club Econ, SH - No. 95
Candy, Hoagie and Apparel Sales
Expected Profit: $950
Date: Spring, 2024
 
2024-2025 Budget Presentation No. 2: Retirement
Mrs. Fiscus and Mrs. Thomas will present the second 2024-2025 budget presentation on employee retirement costs and the district's long-range plan to fund retirement costs.
Superintendent's Report / Mr. McLaurin

Curriculum Update
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum maps for Board approval. This map 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.
•    CB English 10
•    Honors English  10
•    Honors English 12
2024-2025 School Calendar

Per Board Policy 803 School Calendar, the administration recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar.
New Novel Approval
New Novel:  Peak
 
Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
Resign    Darren McLaurin    Interim Superintendent    Dist. 2/10/2024    
Approve Hire    Rodney Green    Interim Superintendent    Dist. 2/10/2024 through 4/1/2024 $2,750 per week
Approve Change  Rodney Green Interim Special Education Director  Dist. 2/12/24-2/24/24 Change rate to $500 per week for last two weeks of interim position
Resign    Jaime Hartline    Principal    FOT    3/31/2024    
Approve    Dale McCall    Principal    JH Retroactive to 1/16/24    $500 stipend per month, up to three months
Approve Hire    Jennifer McConnell    Assistant Principal (MGPJHSASPR01)    JH    Effective upon release from current employer    $75,000 prorated for remainder of 23/24 SY
Resign    Nicole Beauchamp  English Teacher/English Dept. Chair  (TCHSHSENGL01)"    SH    TBD    
Approve Hire    Megan Schneider    Guidance Counselor (TCHCWLGUID01)    CWL    Upon release from current employer    Step 7 2M, $64,105
Approve Hire    Tina Peters    Long-Term Substitute Guidance    FKS    Approximately 2/9/2024 - 4/2/2024    $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
Approve Hire    Ashley Smith    Long-Term Substitute; Health & PE Teacher    JH    Approximately 5/4/2024 to end of 23/24 School Year    $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
Approve Hire    Alison Sawyer    Long-Term Substitute; Grade 1 Teacher    CWL    Approximately 2/14/2024 to 5/15/2024    $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
Change Title    Kristie Holtz    Change title from Inclusion Facilitator to Special Education Coordinator    Dist.    2/8/2024    No change
Approve    Chandra Jandora    Homebound Instruction for student C. K.    FKS    1/17/2024    $27.00 per hour for up to 5 hours per week
Approve    Cassandra Mock    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    CWL    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Christine Stevenson    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    CWL    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Katelyn Diehl    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    CWL    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Ashley Young    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FOT    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Susan Plummer    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FOT    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Tammy Stultz    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FOT    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Jocelyn Sheehan    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FKS    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Suzannah Cannon    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FKS    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Leia Fink    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FKS    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Emily Ritchey    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    JH    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Todd Wallace    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    JH    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Amy Sweitzer    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    SH    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Pamela Snyder    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    SH    2/5/2024    up to 10 hours at $27/hour
Approve    Jennifer Newfield    ACCESS Billing Reviews/approvals    FKS    2/5/2024    up to 20 hours at $27/hour
Eliminate Position        5.5 Hour Secretary - Access    Admin    2/8/2024    
Create New Position        7.5 Hour Secretary - Access    Admin    2/8/2024    
Approve Transfer    Karen Pietrolungo    Transfer from Special Education Access Secretary (SEPADMSPEC01) to Secretary to Athletic Director (SECADMATHL01)    SH    TBD    Class 2, Group A; 7.5 hours per day; 213 days per year; $18.31 per hour (23/24 rate)
Resign    Robin Burchfield    Special Education Paraprofessional    JH    2/6/2024    
Transfer    Jerome Harlow    Transfer Special Education Paraprofessional     JH    2/7/2024    no change in hourly rate
Approve    Ronda Lamborn    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    2/3/2024    up to 3.5 hours at the 2023-2024 rate to assist a special education student at the Winter Formal Dance
Approve    Savannah Dodge    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    2/3/2024    up to 3.5 hours at the 2023-2024 rate to assist a special education student at the Winter Formal Dance
Approve    Rebecca Yarnell    Special Education Paraprofessional    JH    2/22/2024    up to 1.5 hours at the 2023-2024 rate to assist a special education student at Art Club
Resign    David Wyland    Assistant Varsity Football Coach    Dist.    1/15/2024    
Resign    Tom Haluska    Assistant Track Coach    Dist.    3/4/2024    
Approve Hire    William Smith    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist.    Retroactive to 11/2023    
Approve Hire    Henry Benton    Fullington Bus Driver Substitute    Dist.    Retroactive to 1/4/2024    
Approve    Morgan O'Neill    IU8 Substitute Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Autumn Miller    IU8 Substitute Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Aaryanna Wright    IU8 Substitute Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Kerri LeCrone    Secretary and Office Paraprofessional Substitute    Dist.    2/8/2024    $10.25 per hour
Approve    Maria Murphy    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Sarah Olivieri    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Kristi Bowers    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Rachel Lishinsky    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Douglas Rhodes    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist.    2/8/2024    $120 per day
Approve    Kaitlyn Sell    Volunteer-Parent    FOT    2/2/2024    N/A
Approve    Lori Barger    Volunteer-Parent and Athletics    JH/Dist.    2/2/2024    N/A
Approve    Jeffrey Bettwy    Volunteer-Parent & HAMPA    SH    2/5/2024    N/A
Approve    Misty Despot    Student Teacher - St Francis (TBD)    FKS    Spring 2024    St Francis
Approve    Alana Kirkland    Student Teacher - Liberty University (TBD)    CWL    Spring 2024    Liberty
Information Only    Katelyn Prosser    "Director of Special Education 
(ADMADMSPEC01)"    Dist.    Official Start date- 2/26/24    
Information Only    Dorinda Shaw    Special Education Paraprofessional-DECLINED POSITION    CWL    TBD
President's Report / Ms. Bilek

New Business
Adjourn / Ms. Bilek
Documents Distributed at the Board Meeting
Information
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