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January 15, 2025 Board Highlights

Wednesday, January 15, 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. 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.
 
5. Board Member Recognition
Students will address the board in honor of School Board Member Recognition Month:
Charles W. Longer
Foot of Ten (5th and 6th Grade Chorus Students)
Frankstown
Junior High
Senior High
 
6. 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

7. Presentations
2024 PA Outstanding Visual Arts Community 
Alysia Watt and the Art Department

B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus

1. Announcements:
The board met in executive session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 for personnel.

Meetings for February, 2025:
Curriculum Committee
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 5:00p.m.

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA  16648

Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Hollidaysburg Area 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. Financial Statements and Auditor's Report on Basic Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2024
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, 2024

3. Blair County Schools Health Consortium Audit for Years Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024
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.

4. Minutes
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:
December 4, 2024 Reorganization - Committee of the Whole/Voting

C.  Business Office – Financial Reports for November 2024
1. Treasurer's Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$3,317,299.76 Receipts
$3,604,595.61 Total Disbursements 
$25,774,030.15 Ledger Balance

TRUST FUND
$196.29 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,166.66 Ledger Balance

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$241,568.31 Total Receipts
$235,115.37 Total Disbursements
$1,224,474.27 Ledger Balance

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$9,717.75 Total Receipts
$2,887.78 Total Disbursements
$99,943.63 Ledger Balance

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,212.28 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 322,176.05 Ledger Balance

HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$33,835.53 Total Receipts
$33,811.27 Total Disbursements
$5,636.16 Ledger Balance

PAYROLL FUND 
$2,040,288.17 Total Receipts
$2,016,125.85 Total Disbursements
$87,859.86 Ledger Balance

SH STUDENT STORE
$4,025.22 Total Receipts
$3,900.41 Total Disbursements
$22,758.88 Ledger Balance

2. List of Payments

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS 
GENERAL FUND 
$1,630,220.93 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 172957-173129)
$1,630,220.93 Total Payments 

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$144,124.38 Total Payments (Check numbers 23925-23938)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$2,887.78 Total Payments (Check numbers 24197-24204)

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0.00 Total Payments (Check numbers)

PAYROLL FUND
$64,832.46 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 263156-263175)
$1,951,293.39 ACH Disbursements
$2,016,125.85 Total Payments

SH SCHOOL STORE
$3,900.41 Total Payments (Check numbers 1270-1275)

TRUST FUND 
$0.00 Total Payments (Check number)

3. Investment Portfolio
2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,963,937 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,272,774 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

4. YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2024-2025 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND 
$32,934,196.15 Revenues
$17,425,162.25 Expenditures

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$10,979.68 Revenues
$85,500.00 Expenditures

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$764,158.59 Revenues
$663,115.14 Expenditures

TRUST FUND
$1,039.99 Revenues
$750.00 Expenditures

SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$17,786.22 Revenues
$25,637.55 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 NOVEMBER 7- DECEMBER 13, 2024
$ 40,624.00 - General Fund

6. Food Service for October, 2024
2024-2025 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 2024
$(75,468.58) October Net Profit/(Loss)
$ 38,478.74 Year-to-Date Net Profit

7. Senior High Student Store for October, 2024
2024-2025 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 2024
$(15,600.12) October Net Profit/(Loss)
$(8,364.47) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$ 23,002.04 Assets
$ 23,002.04 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity

D. Business Office - Financial Reports for December 2024

1. List of Payments
DECEMBER 31, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND 
$3,334,278.65 Total Payments (Check numbers 17130-173330)

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$72,836.36 Total Payments (Check numbers 24205-24214)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$10,592.23 Total Payments (Check numbers 24197-24214)

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0.00 Total Payments (Check numbers)

PAYROLL FUND
$65,278.44 Total Payments (Check numbers 263185-263206)
$1,958,982.66 ACH Disbursements
$2,024,261.10 Total Payments 

SH SCHOOL STORE
$6,995.19Total Payments (Check numbers 1276-1244)

TRUST FUND 
$0.00 Total Payments (Check number)

2. Investment Portfolio
2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,996,488 Total Invested with 18 Financial Institutions
$1,277,340 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

3. Budget Transfers
2024-2025 BUDGET TRANSFERS 
PERIOD OF DECEMBER 14, 2024 - JANUARY 12, 2025
$ 28,836.00 - General Fund

4. Food Service for November, 2024

2024-2025 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2024
$ 25,640.21 November Net Profit/(Loss)
$ 64,118.94 Year-to-Date Net Profit

5. Senior High Student Store for November, 2024
2024-2025 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2024
$106.11 November Net Profit/(Loss)
$(8,258.36) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$23,126.85 Assets
$23,126.85 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity

 E. Business Office / Mrs. Fiscus

1. Contracts:

Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Memorandum of Understanding with The County of Blair effective December 3, 2024 through December 3, 2027 to establish transportation procedures with The County of Blair, on behalf of Blair County, Children, Youth and Families (BCCYF) to ensure the provision of transportation for foster care students and a Transportation Plan with The County of Blair, on behalf of Blair County Children Youth and Families (BCCYF) effective December 3, 2024 through December 3, 2027 to provide transportation to district students in foster care required by the Every Student Succeeds Act Cost: Transportation Costs reimbursed by CCYA
 
Contract with Health Equity effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for an HSA Threshold Administrative Fee Cost: $1.75/Per Account Per Month (Budgeted)
 
Audit Agreement with Young, Oakes, Brown & Company, P.C. for Years Ending June 30, 2025, 2026 annd 2027 Cost: Year Ending 2025: $31,295; Year Ending 2026: $32,225, Year Ending 2027: $33,195 (Budgeted, $8 increase over budget)
 
Contract with Prismworks Technology effective March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 for PSP support for directory, wired/wireless network infrastructure monitoring Cost: $18,600/yr (Budgeted)
 
Contract with CAIU for SentinelOne Master Subscription Agreement effective January 16, 2024 to June 30, 2026; the Sophos contract is ending - switching to a different product.  Renewal cost would be more expensive at $22,050 annually Cost: 1/16/2025 to 6/30/2025: $9,620; 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026: $19,240 (Budgeted)

2. Capital Reserve Project
The administration is seeking approval for a contract with Garland/DBS, INC. to complete phase 1 of the Senior High roof replacement project.  The project will include the removal of the existing two layers of roof and replace with a 32 year warranty two ply modified bitumen roof system for a sum of $2,610,860.  The contract pricing is being provided in accordance with OMNIA Partners Public Sector purchasing cooperative.

 3. Federal Program Budget Adjustments
2024-2025 Budget
2022-2023 Title II Decrease: $4,746
2022-2023 PCCD School Mental Health and Safety/Security Grant (38275) Increase $32,300 (Carryover)
2023-2024 PCCD School Mental Health Grant (42972) Increase $139,849 (Carryover)
2023-2024 Title I Increase $19,278 (Carryover)

4. 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
Assistant Superintendent
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

5. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment, Furniture 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.

6. New Student Activity Fundraiser
Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising the following fundraiser is presented for approval:
Podcasting Club/JH #81
Dress Down Day: March 21, 2025
Estimated profit: $125.00

7. Close Student Activity Accounts
Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following student activity accounts are being recommended to be closed:

Foot of Ten Reading Club - No. 49
Little Aevidum - Foot of Ten Elementary, No. 27


F. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel

1. New Course Proposals
SH - Civil Rights Movement Causes: and Consequences
SH - Personal Finances
SH - College Bound Chemistry 2
SH - Geogology 
SH - Oceanography
 
2. Capstone Research Project - Jessica Zorger
The purpose of this mixed-methods research study will be to explore how the entrance age of kindergarten students impacts their academic reading skills.  This study will examine reading readiness through a combination of learning data and teacher insights. This approach will provide a comprehensive understanding of how entrance age and developmental readiness influence early academic outcomes.

3. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.

NO    REASON    NAME    POSITION    BLDG.    EFFECTIVE DATE    SALARY/STEP    ACTION
1    Resign    Adam Walstrom    Assistant Principal (MGPSHSASPR01)    SH    2/14/2025        Admin, non-bargaining Action
2    Retire    Michael McAndrew    School Resource Professional    SH    3/14/2025        Non-bargaining Action
3    Retire    Kellie Hurd    Social Studies Teacher (TCHJHSHIST05)    JH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
4    Retire    Rita Murphy    Math Teacher (TCHJHSMATH06)    JH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
5    Retire    Hully Hoover    Guidance Counselor (TCHSHSGUID03)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
6    Retire    Christie James    Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC05)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
7    Retire    Tim Keech    Elementary Teacher (TCHFKS04GR01)    FKS    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
8    Retire    Leona Engle    Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC07)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
9    Retire    Michael Harris    Dean of Students (TCHJHSDEAN01)    JH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
10    Retire    Linda Hilling    Business Teacher (TCHSHSBSED03)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
11    Retire    Kelly Rubritz    Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC03)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
12    Retire    Debra Springer    School Psychologist (TCHADMPSYC03)    Dist    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
13    Retire    Stephanie Everett    Music and Theater Teacher (TCHSHSENGL04)    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Teaching Staff Action
14    Approve Hire    Brian Littlehale    LTS; Special Education Teacher    JH    1/21/2025 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
15    Approve Hire    Nicole Briscoe    LTS; Special Education Teacher    JH    1/2/25 through approximately 3/30/2025    $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
16    Approve Hire    Carol Scarbro    Extend LTS; Adelphoi    Dist    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
17    Approve Hire    Kirk Dodson    LTS; English Teacher    Dist    Approximately 1/24/25 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
18    Approve    Kristie Cummings    LTS; Art Teacher    HS    January 14, 2025 through approximately May 1, 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
19    Approve MOU    Early retirement exceptions for teacher            1/16/2025        Teaching Staff Action
20    Approve    Jennifer Carney    Special Pay for Saturday Detention Hall    SH    Retroactive to begin 09/14/24    24/25 SY @ $28/hour    Teaching Staff Action
21    Approve    Diane Myers    C&I Instructional Coaching    FKS    12/19/2025    5 hrs @ $28/hour    Teaching Staff Action
22    Approve Tenure    Maria Snyder            11/1/2024        Teaching Staff Action
23    Approve    Rachel Black    SAT Prep - English    SH    1/16/2025        Teaching Staff Action
24    Approve    Susan Cyran    SAT Prep - Math    SH    1/16/2025        Teaching Staff Action
25    Retire    Debra Springer    School Psychologist Department Chair    Dist    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule C Action
26    Retire    Hully Hoover    Guidance Department Chair    Dist    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule C Action
27    Retire    Kellie Hurd    Social Studies Department Chair    JH    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule C Action
28    Retire    Linda Hilling    Business Department Chair    Dist    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule C Action
29    Retire    Michael Harris    9th Grade Advisor    JH    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule C Action
30    Resign    Adam Walstrom    "Junior Class Advisor 
(1/2  Split position)"    SH    2/14/2025        Schedule C Action
31    Resign    Adam Walstrom    Safety and Security Coordinator (1/2 split position)    Dist    2/14/2025        Schedule C Action
32    Resign    Kyla Paul    Varsity Cheerleading Assistant    SH    End of 24/25 SY        Schedule D Action
33    Resign    Cassandra Kachur    Senior High Boys Track Assistant Coach    SH    Retroactive to 10/22/24        Schedule D Action
34    Approve Hire    Matthew Manfred    Senior High Boys Track Assistant Coach    SH    24/25 SY    $3,908.93 per Schedule D    Schedule D Action
35    Approve MOU    MOU for Extended Day Custodian positions
Support Staff Action
36    Eliminate Position        3.5 Hour Office Paraprofessional (ADPJHSAIDE02)    JH    1/16/2025        Support Staff Action
37    Retire    Steve Smith    Lead Custodian (CUFFKSCUST05)    FKS    1/31/2025        Support Staff Action
38    Approve Hire    Penny Hamilton    Lead Custodian (CUFFKSCUST05)    FKS    TBD        Support Staff Action
39    Approve Hire     Matthias Balliet    2nd Shift Custodian (CUFJHSCUST04)    JH    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
40    Retire    Dona Kirk    Confidential Secretary - Superintendent's Office (CSFADMSUPT01)    Admin    3/24/2025        Support Staff Action
41    Resign    Whitney McHugh    3.5 hour Office Paraprofessional (ADPFOTAIDE01)    FOT    1/6/2025        Support Staff Action
42    Resign    Jeanette McMullen    Special Ed Paraprofessional    JH    12/17/2024        Support Staff Action
43    Approve    Adam Mathias    Non-armed security, Football    SH    Retroactive to beginning of 24/25 SY    $16.89 per hour 24/25 rate    Game Worker Action
44    Approve    Jon Szynal    Non-armed security, Football    SH    Retroactive to beginning of 24/25 SY    $16.89 per hour 24/25 rate    Game Worker Action
45    Approve    Brock Porter    Non-armed security, Football    SH    Retroactive to beginning of 24/25 SY    $16.89 per hour 24/25 rate    Game Worker Action
46    Approve    Deb Faith    Non-armed security, Football    SH    Retroactive to beginning of 24/25 SY    $16.89 per hour 24/25 rate    Game Worker Action
47    Approve Hire    Alexis Leutenegger    Substitute Paraprofessional    Dist    1/16/2024    $10.25 per hour    Substitute Action
48    Approve Hire    Jessica Boyer    Substitute Teacher    Dist    TBD        Substitute Action
49    Approve Hire    Kathryn Diaz    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
50    Approve Hire    Chris Danison    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
51    Approve Hire     Abigail Kurtz    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
52    Approve Hire    Stephanie Onkst    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
53    Approve Hire    Josalyn Miller    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
54    Approve Hire    Max Babe    Substitute Teacher    Dist    1/16/2025        Substitute Action
55    Approve Hire    Dominic Walls    Substitute Food Service    Dist    1/16/2025    $10.25 per hour    Substitute Action
56    Approve Hire    Brian Welch    Substitute Custodian    JH    1/16/2025    $12.00 per hour    Substitute Action
57    Approve Hire    Azareyah White    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist    12/6/2024        Bus Driver Action
58    Approve Lauren Ackerman    Student Teacher Placement With Brandon Harris    SH    retroactive to 1/2/25        Volunteer
59    Approve    Elizabeth Alejandri    Student Teacher Placement With Jess Miller    CWL    Retroactive to 1/13/25        Volunteer
60    Approve    Shelby Holt    Parent Volunteer    CWL    12/2/2024        Volunteer Action
61    Approve    Christine Proudfit    Parent Volunteer    FKS    1/3/2025        Volunteer Action
62    Approve    Erica Matko    Parent Volunteer    CWL    12/12/2024        Volunteer Action
63    Approve    Bryan Hammond    Parent Volunteer - Girls Softball    JH    12/1/2024        Volunteer Action
64    Approve    Tom Chandler    Parent Volunteer-Girls Softball    JH    1/2/2025        Volunteer Action
65    Approve    Michael Leipold    Parent Volunteer - 7th & 8th Grade Baseball    JH    12/10/2024        Volunteer Action
66    Approve    Gary Davison    Parent Volunteer - 7th & 8th Grade Baseball    JH    1/13/2025        Volunteer Action
67    Approve    Drew Shubik    Parent Volunteer - Boys Basketball    SH    12/3/2024        Volunteer Action
68    Approve    Kathryn Diaz    Parent Volunteer    FKS    1/2/2025        Volunteer Action
69    Approve    Jessica Merritts    Parent Volunteer    FKS    1/14/2025        Volunteer Action
70    Approve    Stefany Hammond    Parent Volunteer    FKS    1/2/2025        Volunteer Action
71    Information Only    Ashtin Wilt    Special Ed Paraprofessional - DECLINED POSITION    SH    12/5/2024        
72    Information Only    Alexis Leutenegger    Special Ed Paraprofessional - DECLINED POSITION    FKS    12/12/2024        
73    Approve hire    Kirk Dodson    Long Term Substitute Teacher, 9th Grade Science - DECLINED POSITION, TAKING LTS ENGLISH    JH    Approximtely 2/20/24 through 4/1/25    $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

G. President's Report / Ms. Bilek

1. 2025 School Board Committee Assignments

H. Adjourn / Ms. Bilek

1. New Business
H. Adjourn / Ms. Bilek
Discussion, Information
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.