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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