July 17, 2024 Meeting Highlights
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
AMENDED AGENDA Committee of the Whole / Voting Meeting - 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. Recognition
Presentation of Certificate from PSBA
2024 Honor Roll of School Board Service: Kenneth Snyder, 5 Years of Service
5. Presentation
Information, Presentation
Ms. Luther will present information to the board on Tigers Against Bullying (TAB)
6. Motion to Amend Agenda
Motion and second to Amend the Agenda to add the approval of TAB (Tigers Against Bullying) to Elem/JH/SH. Missy Sullivan initiated a motion, seconded by Jennifer Costanza to Amend the Agenda to add approval of TAB. The information was not available until after the TAB presentation. This information is critical for the start of the school year. There was no public comment. The motion carried on a voice vote with nine yes and zero no votes.
7. Public Comment
Each individual addressing the board will be requested to announce his or her name, and address.
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.
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcement
The board met in executive session at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 for personnel.
Additional July meeting:
Special Voting Meeting *If needed
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00p.m.
Meetings for August, 2024:
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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. Minutes
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:
June 5, 2024 - Special Voting and Budget Discussion - Finance
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for June, 2024
1. Treasurer's Reports
JUNE 30, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$2,309,808.58 Receipts
$6,749,782.83 Total Disbursements
$9,951,036.38 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$197.83 Total Receipts
$750.00 Total Disbursements
$51,876.67 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$295,636.48 Total Receipts
$203,499.51 Total Disbursements
$1,343,491.51 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$10,880.03 Total Receipts
$44,744.77 Total Disbursements
$72,125.94 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,504.06 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$400,097.48 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$30,005.87 Total Receipts
$29,982.97 Total Disbursements
$5,500.28 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,087,464.42 Total Receipts
$2,062,359.49 Total Disbursements
$103,682.46 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$205.54 Total Receipts
$4,869.06 Total Disbursements
$30,615.23 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
JUNE 30, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$4,723,234.31 Total Payments (Check numbers 171739-171952)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$120,401.54 Total Payments (Check numbers 23822-23837)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$44,744.77 Total Payments (Check numbers 24152-24165)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
PAYROLL FUND
$65,962.09 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 263051-263061)
$1,996,397.40 ACH Disbursements
$2,062,359.49 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$4,869.06 Total Payments (Check numbers 1256-1259)
TRUST FUND
$750.00 Total Payments (Check number 540)
3. Investment Portfolio
2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,850,802 Total Invested with 24 Financial Institutions
$1,247,957 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
4. FY Projections
5. Budget Transfers
2023-2024 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF JUNE 12, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2024
$ 90,426 - General Fund
6. Food Service for May, 2024
2023-2024 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING MAY 2024
$27,240.94 May Net Profit/(Loss)
$387,864.26 Year-to-Date Net Profit
7. Senior High Student Store for May, 2024
2023-2024 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING MAY 2024
$212.34 May Net Profit/(Loss)
$(4,092.77) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$37,847.48 Assets
$37,847.48 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
D. Business Office
1. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Sponsor to Sponsor Agreement to Purchase Meals effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025:
Extended Family Programs, Inc. Revenue: $12,250
Penn-Mont Academy Revenue: $19,600 *This is a digital contract
Child Advocates of Blair County Revenue: $18,020 * This is a digital contract
Health Care Staffing Agreement for School Services with Interim HealthCare of Pittsburgh, Inc. d/b/a Interim HealthCare of Duncansville effective July 31, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for healthcare staffing services
Cost: RN: $60/hr
LPN: $50/hr
CNA: $30/hr
Agreement with Merakey Pennsylvania effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for educational services for students with autism and/or emotional disturbance Cost: Per Exhibit A
Physician Supervising Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 to provide one PA Licensed Physician to supervise the district's PA State Licensed Athletic Trainer(s). Supervising Physician: Gregory M. Kanski, MD No Cost
Contract with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for professional nursing services Cost: $50/hr. for LPN or RN service
Memorandum of Understanding with Child Advocates of Blair County/Blair County Head Start, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide comprehensive pre-school and child development services No Cost
Agreement with Child Advocates of Blair County "Head Start" effective July 1, 2024 for rental of (1) classroom at Frankstown Elementary School for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Revenue: 2024-2025: $328.90 per month for 10 months
Revenue: 2025-2026: $378.24 per month for 10 months
Dual Credit Agreement with The University of Pittsburgh effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Tuition varies upon class - Parent Paid
Contract with Link Computer Corp., effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for Go Guardian software Cost: $29,136
Contract with Securly effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for cloud-based software products and services Cost: $16,304
Contract with CDW Amplified for Education effective August 19, 2024 through August 18, 2025 for administrative tools for managing Chromebooks, district Google accounts, and multiple Google for Education applications. Cost: $1,800
Contract with Prismworks effective July 13, 2024 through July 12, 2025 for remote monitoring and management software Cost: $24,000
Memorandum of Understanding with Southern Alleghenies EMS- SAEMS effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for distribution of naloxone pursuant to Act 139 of 2014 ("Act"). No Cost
Agreement with CAMCO Physical and Occupational Therapy, LLC effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026 for PT and OT therapy services Cost: $62/hr
Agreement with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for school-age education programs and services Cost: Per Appendix C
Contract with Soliant Health, LLC., effective August 22, 2024 through May 30, 2025 for teleservices for physical, sensory, cognitive, behavioral and motivational needs Cost: $101.86/hr; 12 hrs/wk
Contract with Figma, Inc., effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for a collaborative web application for interface design No Cost
Special Education Consultant Contract with Andrew M. Klein, effective July 1, 2024 for record review, research and report writing Cost: $300/hr
Contract with Jolt Edu effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for professional learning experiences that support district goals Cost: $1,500
Cooperative Agreement with Mount Aloysius College effective July 17, 2024 through June 30,2025 for the College in the High School Program Parent Paid
Contract with Curriculum Associates effective July 1, 2024 through June 1, 2025 for professional learning support services for grades 7 and 8
Total Cost: $14,800
Student Assistance Program and Juvenile Probation Office Agreement with Blair County on behalf of Blair County Juvenile Probation effective August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to ensure the participation of a Juvenile Probation Officer on the District SAP team. No Cost
Contract with EZPC Recycling, LLC. effective July 18, 2024 for recycling end of life equipment No Cost
Letter of Amendment with Juniata College effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for a dual enrollment/dual credit program Cost: No Cost
Encore Service Agreement with Spitz, Inc. effective August 1, 2024 through July 30, 2025 for planetarium maintenance services for computer hardware, software, projector and lighting sold or provided by Spitz Cost: $10,795
Memorandum of Understanding with Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for mental health treatment program/placement Cost: $65/day
Contract with Life Track Services effective September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 for graduate exit surveys and surveys 18 months post-graduation Cost: $3,375
2024-2025 Unified Champion Schools Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Pennsylvania effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, to support the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School with the Unified Indoor Bocce program Revenue: $1,000
Educational Services Agreement and Addendum for 1-1 Support with Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. t/d/b/a Soaring Heights School effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for special education and related services to students placed at Pyramid's private academic school
Cost: $283/day/student enrolled for Emotional Support Services
$308/day/student enrolled for Autism Support Services
$142.0/day/student for 1:1 Paraprofessional Support
Letter of Agreement with Extended Family Programs, Inc. and Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for social/life skills support, counseling and educational services within Extended Family Programs, Inc.
Cost: $103.11/day for each day enrolled
Letter of Agreement with Extended Family Programs, Inc. effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for behavioral intervention support to HASD students. Cost: $16.50/hr
Administrative File Attachments
2. Stuckey Subaru Lease Agreement
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following lease agreement is presented for approval:
Renewal of Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement with Stuckey Subaru for a Driver's Education Vehicle effective July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2025 Cost: $1.00
3. Bid Awards
Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bids are recommended for approval:
2024-2025 Dairy Products:
Award Milk Products bid prorated to all responding vendors for various 1/2 pints of milk based on estimated usage in the amount of $122,822.32
Ritchey's Dairy for SH, JH and CWL Elementary Schools for an estimated total of $65,904.40
Valewood Dairy for Frankstown Elementary School for an estimated total of $32,364.31
Galliker's Dairy for school Foot of Ten for an estimated total of $24,553.61
2024-2025 Bakery Products:
Award Bakery Products bid based on estimated usage for various bread products to Angelo Pacifico & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $37,340.26
2024-2025 Office and Classroom Supplies:
Award 2024-2025 Office and Classroom Supplies to various vendors in the total amount of $46,634.26
4. Tuition Student for 2024-2025
Per Board Policy, 202. Eligibility of Non-Resident Students, the administration recommends board approval of A.L., Grade 11, as a tuition student for the 2024-2025 school year.
5. REVISED - School Breakfast/Lunch Prices for 2024-2025
Per Board Policy 808-Food Services, the board is being asked to approve Revised 2024-2025 school breakfast/lunch prices.
E. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel
1. Master Field Trip List for 2024-2025
Per Board Policies 230.1 Student Expenses for Conferences/Competitions and 121 Field Trips, the attached list of student Field Trips in excess of 150 miles, out of state, or overnight is submitted for approval.
2. Foreign Exchange Students
Per Board Policy 202, Eligibility of Non-Resident Students and Policy 239, Foreign Exchange Students, the board is being asked to approve two Senior High foreign exchange students.
Alyssa Dezulian, Italy, Grade 12
Eva Laentwer, Denmark, Grade 11
3. Textbook Adoptions
Per Board Policy, 108 Adoption of Textbooks, the administration recommends that the board adopt and approve the purchase of the following textbooks:
Proposed Textbook Adoptions:
Course: Multimedia - 9th Grade
Title: Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Learn - By - Doing
Publisher: B.E. Publishing
Copyright:2023
Cost: $2,935.35
4. JH TSI (Targeted School Improvement) Plan
5. Curriculum Updates
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working drafts 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.
German 2
JH Basic Foods
Personal Finance
7th Grade World History
6. Secondary Student/Parent Handbook Revisions
Administration is requesting board approval of student handbook updates for the 2024-2025 school year as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix.
7. HASD Cyber Academy Handbook
Administration is requesting board approval of student handbook updates for the 2024-2025 school year as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix.
8. HASD Chromebook Handbook
Administration is requesting board approval of the HASD Chromebook Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix.
9. 2024-2025 Athletic Code of Conduct
10. 2024-2025 Athletic Department Handbook
11. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is being asked to approve the Personnel actions.
REASON NAME POSITION BLDG. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY/STEP
Resign Stacey Thomas Accounting Operations Director (ADNADMAOD01) Admin 9/27/2024
Resign Sarah Palazzi Director of Curriculum (ADMADMDRCI01) Admin 10/6/2024
Resign Paula Athey Special Education Supervisor (ADMADMSPEC02) Dist 8/2/2024
Approve Justin Arthur Director of Technology JH Retroactive to July 1, 2024 Employment Contract ($105,000 for 24/25, with salary and benefits as outlined in the contract)
Approve Hire Sheila Stone English Teacher LTS JH Start of 24/25 SY to 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
Resign Greggory Reese Social Studies Teacher (TCHJHSHIST06) JH 6/26/2024
Resign Raquel Lemelle Spanish Teacher (TCHSHSLANG04) SH 7/8/2024
Approve Rachel Black Proofreading of Tiger Pride SH 7/1/2024 Up to 5 hours at $28 per hour
Approve Mallory Custead Proofreading of Tiger Pride SH 7/1/2024 Up to 5 hours at $28 per hour
Approve Hully Hoover Guidance Counselor SH Retroactive to June 6, 2024 Up to 5 hours at $27 per hour
Approve David Herncane Guidance Counselor SH Retroactive to June 6, 2024 Up to 5 hours at $27 per hour
Approve Kimberly Hutsky Guidance Counselor SH Retroactive to June 6, 2024 Up to 5 hours at $27 per hour
Approve Suzannah Cannon Special Education Teacher FKS Retroactive to June 25, 2024 Up to 3 hours for work on an IEP
Approve Jennifer Newfield Special Education Teacher FKS Retroactive to June 25, 2024 Up to 3 hours for work on an IEP
Approve Taylor Ostinowsky ECRI Training FKS 24/25 SY Up to 14 hours at $28/hr
Approve Theresa Gillie ECRI Training FOT 24/25 SY Up to 14 hours at $28/hr
Approve Hire Baron Leonard Head Swimming Coach SH 24/25 SY $7,261.19 per Schedule D
Approve Hire Elizabeth Yacobucci Assistant Volleyball Coach SH 24/25 SY $2,865.00 per Schedule D
Approve Transfer Karen Rosensteel From Central Office Secretary (SEFADMBUSO01) to Main Office Secretary (SECFKSSECY01) FKS TBD Class 2, Group A
Approve Transfer Susan Benson From Principal Secretary (SEFSHSSECY06) to Main Office Secretary (SEFJHSSECY03) JH TBD Class 2, Group A
Approve Transfer Suzanne Lascoli From Senior High Attendance Office Secretary (SEFSHSSECY02) to Principal Secretary (SEFSHSSECY06) SH TBD Class 2, Group A
Approve Transfer Tracy Hinish Office Paraprofessional JH (ADPJHSAIDE02) to Office Paraprofessional SH (ADFSHSAIDE01) SH 24/25 SY Class 3, Group C, 5 Hours
Approve Transfer Mindy Cobler "Special Education Paraprofessional (ADPSEDPARA58) to Office Paraprofessional
(ADPCWLAIDE02)" CWL 24/25 SY Class 3, Group C, 5 Hours
Approve Hire Kaitlyn Dick Special Education Paraprofessional FKS 24/25 SY $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Approve Hire Jeannette McMullen Special Education Paraprofessional FKS 24/25 SY $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Approve Hire Savannah Welch Special Education Paraprofessional SH 24/25 SY $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Terminate Ashley Santichen Special Education Secretary (SEFADMSPEC01) Admin Retroactive to July 2, 2024
Approve Transfer Melissa Moreland "From Special Education ACCESS Secretary
(SEPADMSPEC01) to Special Education Secretary (SEFADMSPEC01)" Admin Retroactive to 7/8/2024 24/25 Hourly Rate
Resign John Brown School Resource Professional (SSPDISSRPS01) Dist 6/23/2024
Approve Rate Linda Conway Confidential Secretary Admin 7/1/2024 $25.00/Hour 24/25 SY
Approve Rate Dona Kirk Confidential Secretary Admin 7/1/2024 $23.00/Hour 24/25 SY
Approve Jon Smith ESY Paraprofessional FKS Retroactive to 7/9/24 24/25 Hourly Rate
Approve Hire Susan McFarland Full Time Day to Day Substitute FKS 24/25 School Year (one year position) Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
Approve Hire Nicole Briscoe Full Time Day to Day Substitute JH 24/25 School Year (one year position) Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
Approve Hire Lori McCoy Full Time Day to Day Substitute CWL 24/25 School Year (one year position) Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
Approve Hire Lois Clark Full Time Day to Day Substitute SH 24/25 School Year (one year position) Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
Approve Hire Sarah Collins Substitute Teacher Dist 24/25 SY $120/day
Resign Brenda Carles Substitute Teacher, Substitute Nurse Dist 6/17/2024
Approve Leslie Long Internship - Principal - Pending Clearances CWL/SH 24/25 SY IUP
Approve Hannah Reed Volunteer-Athletics (Volleyball) Dist 6/25/2024 n/a
Approve Chris King Volunteer-Athletics (Soccer) Dist 7/17/2024
Information Only Kimberly McMaster Substitute Food Service, Substitute Secretary Dist Correction - Effective July 1
Information Only Lisa Galioto Secretary - Foundation and Grants, Official Hire Date Admin 7/8/2024
Information Only Jamie Brubaker Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional FKS to Special Education Paraprofessional JH JH 24/25 SY
Information Only Kara Frederick Transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional SH to Special Education Paraprofessional CWL CWL 24/25 SY
Information Only Claire Bailey Health Room Assistant CWL Correction on building location
Information Only Jessica Sylvester Health Room Assistant FOT Correction on building location
12. TAB (Tigers Against Bullying) add to Elem/JH/SH
Approval of TAB (Tigers Against Bullying) to Elem/JH/SH.
F. President's Report / Ms. Bilek
1. Second Reading of Policies
Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies are presented for approval on a first reading:
Policy Number / Policy Name / Status
Policy 006 – Meetings - Revised
Policy 008 - Organizational Chart - Revised
Policy 216.1 - Supplemental Discipline Records - Revised
Policy 251 - Student Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability - Revised
Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources - Revised
Policy 815 - Attach. 1 - Staff Email Use Guidelines - Revised
Policy 815 - Attach. 4 - Senior High Internet Use and Electronic Device Consent Form - Revised
Policy 815 - Attach. 5 - Elementary Internet Use and Electronic Device Consent Form - Revised
Policy 815 - Attach. 6 - Junior High Internet Use and Electronic Device Consent Form - Revised
Policy 815.1 - Social Media - Revised
Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings - Revised
Policy 913 – AR - Non-school Organizations, Groups, Individuals - NEW
Policy 913-Attachment - Non-school Organizations, Groups, Individuals - NEW
Policy 916 – Volunteers - Revised
Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies are presented for approval on a first reading:
2. First/Second Reading of Policy
Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policy is presented for approval on a first and second reading as REVIEWED:
Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
3. New Business
G. Adjourn / Ms. Bilek
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.