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.