January 10, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 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
• 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.
Appointment of Superintendent
Board Member Recognition
Students will address the board in honor of School Board Member Recognition Month:
• Charles W. Longer
• Foot of Ten
• Frankstown
• Junior High
• Senior High
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 on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 5:15pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 5:45pm and Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00pm for personnel.
Meetings for February, 2024:
Policy Committee
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: 5:00p.m.
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
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Financial Statements and Auditor's Report on Basic Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2023
Per Board Policy 619-District Audit, Dan Bradley from Young, Oakes, Brown and Company will present the Financial Statements and Auditor's Report on Basic Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2023
Blair County Schools Health Consortium Audit for Years Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
The District participates in a self-funded Health Insurance consortium which includes most Blair county school districts. The consortium purchases hospital, medical, and drug services as a group providing these services in the most cost-effective manner. The consortium is annually reviewed financially as evidenced by this report.
Minutes
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:
December 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole - Finance
December 6, 2023 Reorganization / Committee of the Whole/Voting
Business Office - Financial Reports for December 2023
Treasurer's Reports
DECEMBER 31, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$4,715,027.67 Receipts
$5,297,663.86 Total Disbursements
$19,746,779.66 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$216.79 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 52,100.33 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$226,088.45 Total Receipts
$181,155.68 Total Disbursements
$1,164,734.09 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$22,503.92 Total Receipts
$11,455.90 Total Disbursements
$90,799.43 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$929.99 Total Receipts
$1,085.48 Total Disbursements
$222,895.90 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$29,661.22 Total Receipts
$29,631.61 Total Disbursements
$5,283.14 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,004,942.65 Total Receipts
$1,976,037.41 Total Disbursements
$94,809.48 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$3,975.66 Total Receipts
$2,970.60 Total Disbursements
$33,666.36 Ledger Balance
List of Payments
Application and Certificate for Payment - McClure Company: $127,335.25
DECEMBER 31, 2023 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$3,359,451.99 Total Payments (Check numbers 170493-170670)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$89,448.15 Total Payments (Check numbers 23740-23752)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$11,455.90 Total Payments (Check numbers 24047-24056)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,085.48 Total Payments (Check number 3539)
PAYROLL FUND
$72,301.90 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 262884-262901)
$1,903,735.51 ACH Disbursements
$1,976,037.41 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$2,970.60 Total Payments (Check numbers 1207-1212)
TRUST FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
Investment Portfolio
2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,705,117 Total Invested with 20 Financial Institutions
$1,217,535 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2023-2024 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$37,213,451.91 Revenues
$22,859,558.85 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$12,247.69 Revenues
$200,051.72 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$914,214.55 Revenues
$842,486.86 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$1,250.29 Revenues
$0 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$31,605.22 Revenues
$38,491.09 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 DECEMBER 5, 2023 - JANUARY 4, 2024
$65,252 General Fund
Senior High Student Store for November, 2023
2023-2024 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2023
$(414.97) November Net Profit/(Loss)
$(5,372.09) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$35,934.31 Assets
$35,934.31 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
Food Service for November, 2023
2023-2024 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2023
$(131.88) November Net Profit/(Loss)
$144,278.25 Year-to-Date Net Profit
Contracts:
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
1. Contract with ParentSquare, Inc. effective January 11, 2024 through June 30, 2027 for a parent and student messaging platform Cost: January-July, 2024 Free; Year 1: $19,609.46; Years 2 and 3: $18,618
2. Contract with Prismworks Technology effective February 29, 2024 through February 28, 2025 for PSP services for AD, VMWare vSphere and 3Par renewal Cost: $18,600/yr (billed monthly at $1,550 per month)
3. Referral, Communication and Transfer Agreement with Alternative Community Resource Program (ACRP) effective January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025 to provide mental health services including case management and treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults who meet admission criteria No Cost
Bid Award
Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bid is recommended for approval:
2023-2024 Microscopes
Electric Contract - Information Only
PPEEC (Penelec) – Fixed / Constellation- $.06095/kwh for 24 months
Bank Authorization
Authorization for Autumn Fiscus, Business Manager, Stacey Thomas, Director of Accounting Operations and Carmen Bilek, Board President to be added to the First Summit Bank account to conduct business and sign any and all necessary documents on behalf of the school district.
Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bids
Accept bid from Frankstown Township for land only: Map#08.00-15B.-019-00-000 in the amount of $1,646.73
Accept bid from Frankstown Township for land only: Map#08.00-15B.-034-00-000 in the amount of $1,232.45
Accept bid from Frankstown Township for land only: Map#08.00-15B.-059-00-000 in the amount of $1,232.45
Accept bid from Frankstown Township: Map#08.00-15D.-054-00-000 in the amount of $25
Authorization for Central Office Administrators to approve or agree to terms of service and acceptable use when prompted as part of setup, configuration, update and/or requisition process.
Authorization for the following Central Office Administrators to approve or agree to terms of service and acceptable use when prompted as part of setup, configuration, update and/or requisition process:
• Superintendent
• Director of Curriculum
• Director of Human Resources/ Transportation
• Business Manager
• Accounting Operations Director
• Director of Special Education
• Director of Technology
• Foundation Director/Grant Administrator
• Director of Physical Plant
• Director of Food Service
Request to Establish New Student Activity Account
Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control:
New Student Activity:
Faith Friday - No. 78
Purpose: To provide Junior High students an opportunity to explore their faith.
Donation
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following donation:
Hollidaysburg Police Department
No Shave November Donation: $420
To provide Christmas gifts for students in need at CWL, FKS and FOT
2024-2025 Budget Presentation: Number 1. Debt Service
Mrs. Fiscus and Mrs. Thomas will present the first 2024-2025 budget presentation on Debt Service
Superintendent's Report / Mr. McLaurin
Curriculum Update
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum map 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.
• English 10
• Honors English 11
• CB English 11
• English 11
• English 12
• College-Bound English 12
• Math 7 and CB Math 7
Course Name Changes
New Name / Previous Name
Intro to Songwriting / Music Theory
Algebra 1 Math Explorations 7 / Foundational Math Explorations 7
Pre-Algebra Math Explorations 7
CB Math Explorations 7
Math Explorations 7
Algebra 1 Math Explorations 8 / Foundational Math Explorations 8
Pre-Algebra Math Explorations 8
Math Explorations 8
Pre-Algebra 7 / PH Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra 8 /CB Pre-Algebra
Field Trip Updates
Field Trip - Change in Location:
Select SH Orchestra Students to PMEA District Orchestra
New Location: Richland High School, Johnstown PA
Previous Location: Somerset High School, Somerset PA
Date: February 8, 2024 - February 10, 2024
*Previously approved August 9, 2023
Field Trip - Change in Location:
Regional Orchestra Festival
New Location: Butler Intermediate High School, Butler PA
Previous Location: Seneca Valley High School, Harmony PA
Date: March 21, 2024 - March 23, 2024
*Previously approved August 9, 2023
2024 Summer School Program
Per Board Policy 124 Summer School, the administration recommends the approval of the 2024 Summer School Program.
Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
NO REASON NAME POSITION BLDG. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY/STEP
1 Approve Hire Dale McCall "Principal
(MGPJHSPRIN01)" JH 1/16/2024 $98,500 base rate for remainder of 23/24 SY
2 Approve MOU MOU with HAEA -childrearing leave for employee A.R. Dist. 1/3/2024
3 Approve Alexa Ritchey Childrearing Leave CWL 1/3/2024 to end of 3rd marking period of the 23/24 School Year
4 Resign Jacqueline Harris "Grade 3 Teacher
(TCHFOT03GR02)" FOT 1/19/2024
5 Approve Jenna Cheslock Long-Term Substitute Grade 3 FOT 1/22/2024 - 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
6 Approve Carol Scarbro Long-Term Substitute English Teacher SH 1/3/24 to approx. 5/1/24 $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
7 Approve Hire Alison Sawyer Long-Term Substitute Guidance Counselor CWL 1/3/2024 - 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
8 Approve Lori McCoy Long-Term Substitute; Grade 2 CWL 1/3/24 to end of 3rd marking period $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 Jennifer Loyer Long-Term Substitute for the Full-Time Day to Day Substitute FOT 1/22/2024 until end of 23/24 School Year $120 per day
10 Approve Jennifer Cruse Long-Term Substitute for the Full-time day to day sub CWL 1/3/24 to end of 3rd marking period $120 per day
11 Approve Jennifer Carney Saturday Detention Hall SH Retroactive to 09/23/23 15 hours at $27/hr
12 Approve Lori Stephens Portrait of a Golden Tiger CWL Retroactive to 09/08/23 Additional 2 hours at $27/hr
13 Approve Nicole Stouffer Portrait of a Golden Tiger JH Retroactive to 08/29/23 Additional 1 hour at $27/hr
14 Approve Leona Engle Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH Retroactive to 08/17/23 Additional 2.5 hours at $27/hr
15 Approve Madison Fiore Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH Retroactive to 08/17/23 Additional 2 hours at $27/hr
16 Approve Caitlyn Tay Portrait of a Golden Tiger CWL Retroactive to 08/8/23 Additional 2 hours at $27/hr
17 Approve Alysha Kachur Portrait of a Golden Tiger JH Retroactive to 12/20/23 Additional 1 hour at $27/hr
18 Award Tenure Colleen Ciprich Math Teacher SH 1/10/2024
19 Award Tenure Chandra Jandora Kindergarten Teacher FKS Retroactive to 6/5/23
20 Approve Hire Colleen Ciprich Assistant Varsity Softball Coach Dist. 1/11/2024 $2,694.46 (23/24 rate)
21 Approve Hire James Shiring Junior Varsity Head Softball Coach Dist. 1/11/2024 $2,924.75 (23/24 rate)
22 Approve Hire Terri Andreoni-Armstrong Junior High Head Softball Coach Dist. 1/11/2024 $3,744.74 (23/24 rate)
23 Approve Hire John Shuma Junior High Assistant Softball Coach Dist. 1/11/2024 $2,006.98 (23/24 rate)
24 Retire Pamela Holland "Secretary- School Psychologist
(SECADMPHYC01)" JH End of 23/24 SY
25 Resign Mary Sauerland "Secretary to Athletic Director
(SECADMATHL01)" SH 2/1/2024
26 Transfer Jessica Rabuck Transfer from 4.75 Hour Food Service Worker at SH (FSPSHSFSWK01) to 5.75 Hour Food Service Worker at SH (FSPSHSFSWK09) SH 12/18/2023 no change in hourly rate
27 Transfer Janelle Eichenlaub Transfer from 3 Hour Food Service Worker at CWL (FSPCWLFSWK06) to 4.75 Hour Food Service Worker at Senior High (FSPSHSFSWK01) SH 1/11/2024 no change in hourly rate
28 Approve Hire Michelle Baughman IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist. 1/11/2024 $120 per day
29 Approve Hire Taylor Herr Substitute Nurse Dist. 1/11/2024 $120 per day
30 Approve Gretchen Keith Student Teacher - St. Francis (Lynette Luke) JH 1/16/24 - TBD St Francis
31 Approve Kelli Livermore Student Teacher Supervisor for Penn State FKS 1/1/2024 - TBD PSU
32 Approve Leah Salyards Volunteer-Parent FOT 12/15/2023 N/A
33 Approve Jenny Walls Volunteer-Parent CWL 12/19/2023 N/A
34 Remove Amy Hicks Volunteer-Parent Dist. 11/29/2023 N/A
35 Remove Kelly Wyant Volunteer-Parent Dist. 11/29/2023 N/A
36 Remove Renee Brunner Volunteer-Parent Dist. 1/5/2024 N/A
37 Information Only Luci Froncillo OFFICIAL START DATE- Special Ed. Paraprofessional FOT 12/12/2023
38 Information Only Jessica Sylvester OFFICIAL START DATE- Health Room Assistant FOT 1/3/2024
39 Information Only Duane Ludwig OFFICIAL START DATE- Maintenance/Electrician Dist. 12/27/2023
President's Report / Ms. Bilek
2024 Board Committee Assignments
New Business
Adjourn / Ms. Bilek
Documents Distributed at the Board Meeting
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.