June 14, 2023 Part 1
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Committee of the Whole / Voting (Budget Adoption) - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Meeting Opening 7:00pm
Call to Order / Dr. Sommer
Pledge to Flag
Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
GACTC Senior Award Recipients
• Maddison Conway – Cosmetology Senior of the Year Award
• Alexander Dunmire – Electrical Trades Senior of the Year Award
• Aleister Feathers – Scott Electric Award
• Evan Jennings – Electro Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior of the Year Award and Scott Garlick Memorial Scholarship
• Natalie Marketta – Administrative Office Specialist Senior of the Year Award
• William Steiner – Outdoor Power Equipment Senior of the Year Award
• Joseph Walters - Logistics & Supply Chain Management Senior of the Year Award
Recognitions
All-State Music Students:
• Neo Chen - All-State Orchestra
• Collin Edgell - All-State Choir
• Gretta Rhodes - All-State Choir
• Jeff McCoy - All-State Choir
• Orphie Hartman - All-State Choir
• Nathan Karn - All-State Wind Ensemble
• Emma Krstyen - All-State Concert Band
• Kendra Jones - Future Music Educators Honors Symposium
Athletics - All-State Rugby Team
• Makenzie Link
• Lily Ansley
• Jackie Hajnosz
• Sophia Blescia
• Aubree Waksmonski
Annual Report Presentations to the Board
Ben Caldwell, Director of Human Resource/Transportation
Homer DeLattre, Director of Athletics
Betsy Snyder, Food Service Director
Maureen Letcher, Principal, Senior High
Mark Harrington, Assistant Principal, Senior High
Committee Report
Ms. Costanza will give a report on the May 17, 2023 Curriculum Committee meeting.
Public Comment
Procedural
• 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.
Business Office Report
Announcements
The board met in executive session Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00p.m. for personnel.
Meetings for July, 2023:
Policy Committee
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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.
Minutes
Per Board Policy 006-Meetings, approval of the following minutes:
May 10, 2023 Special Voting Meeting - Proposed Budget Adoption
May 10, 2023 COW - Budget Discussion Meeting (Immediately Following Special Voting)
May 17, 2023 Curriculum Committee Meeting
May 17, 2023 COW/Voting Meeting
Financial Reports for May, 2023
Treasurer's Reports
MAY 31, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$ 1,401,044.49 Receipts
$ 3,508,494.03 Total Disbursements
$ 8,839,463.83 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$ 190.17 Total Receipts
$ 0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 50,642.29 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$74,200.59 Total Receipts
$ 180,882.56 Total Disbursements
$1,109,648.24 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$21,054.10 Total Receipts
$31,636.98 Total Disbursements
$83,176.21 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$171,724.85 Total Receipts
$7,696.35 Total Disbursements
$530,599.49 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$30,061.63 Total Receipts
$30,038.86 Total Disbursements
$5,096.13 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,047,605.62 Total Receipts
$2,023,282.09 Total Disbursements
$70,384.41 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$7,690.93 Total Receipts
$2,747.50 Total Disbursements
$33,719.73 Ledger Balance
List of Payments
MAY 31, 2023 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$1,527,026.23 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 168859-169066)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$86,697.69 Total Payments (Check numbers 23631-23640)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$31,636.98 Total Payments (Check numbers 23967-23987)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$7,696.35 Total Payments (Check number 3526-3528)
PAYROLL FUND
$75,850.28 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 262667-262705)
$1,947,431.81 ACH Disbursements
$2,023,282.09 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$2,747.50 Total Payments (Check numbers 1169-1171)
TRUST FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
Investment Portfolio
2022-2023 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,591,464 Total Invested with 24 Financial Institutions
$1,182,917 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2022-2023 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$46,725,643.09 Revenues
$44,584,309.41 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$206,427.07 Revenues
$ 62,495.53 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$1,924,716.05 Revenues
$1,723,709.87 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$1,483.81 Revenues
$1,500.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$73,314.31 Revenues
$69,291.50 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
2022-2023 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF MAY 11, 2023 - JUNE 11, 2023
$116,242 - General Fund
$2,130 - Capital Reserve
Food Service for April, 2023
2022-2023 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2023
$(6,889.10) April Net Profit/(Loss)
$285,098.72 Year-to-Date Net Profit
Senior High Student Store for April, 2023
2022-2023 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2023
$429.08 April Net Profit/(Loss)
$3,113.47 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$33,542.94 Assets
$33,542.94 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of Hollidaysburg Area School District, as follows:
• The proposed Final Budget of the School District for the 2023-2024 fiscal year on form PDE-2028 as presented to the School Board is adopted as a Final Budget for the School District General Fund in the amount of $54,426,001 revenues and $56,316,459 expenditures.
The proposed Capital Reserve Fund Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year as presented to the School Board is adopted as the Capital Reserve Fund Budget in the amount of $154,500 revenues and $187,710 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $2,133,078
Expenditures $2,133,078
June 30, 2024 Estimated Ending Fund Balance $1,181,997
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $170,741
Expenditures $155,030
Annual Tax Levy Resolution
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2023, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 10.0280 mills (or $10.03 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%
Flat Rate Occupation Tax
$10.00
Real Estate Transfer Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%.)
Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Per Board Policy 605-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are authorized for the school year beginning July 1, 2023 of $10,865 under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006)
Blair County Tax Assessment Appeal Settlements
The administration recommends the settlement of the following Tax Assessment Appeals:
1. Tax Assessment Appeal filed to Blair County Docket No. 2023 GN 3388 JS Bradley Enterprises, LLC. at the assessed value of $950,000.
2. Tax Assessment Appeal filed to Blair County Docket No. 2022 GN 3438 BT-Newyo, LLC. at the assessed value of $1,300,000.
Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
1. Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 for Gaggle Safety Management for Google Student Email and Drive and Hangouts Cost: $12,750
2. Contract with Edpuzzle effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 for yearly renewal for unlimited access to Edpuzzle for all teachers Cost: $7,177.50
3. Agreement with Blair Regional YMCA for use of the high school, pool, boys’ and girls’ locker rooms, auxiliary gym (when unable to use outside patio) and concession stand for the 2023-2024 YMCA/USAS swim season effective September 5, 2023 through March 8, 2024 Revenue: $5,994
4. Agreement with Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. (BDAP) effective June 15, 2023 through June 14, 2024 for drug and alcohol prevention and Student Assistance Liaison Services. No Cost
5. Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective June 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for drug and alcohol services, including case management and drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults No Cost
6. Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective June 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for mental services. No Cost
7. Letter of Agreement with Impact Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide drug and alcohol services, including case management, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults. No Cost
8. Membership Fee Agreement with Appalachia IU08 STEM Lending Center effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide access for teachers to use equipment in the IU08 STEM Lending Center Cost: $350
9. Contract with Get More Math for JH and SH software licensing effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Cost: $8,138.38 (after 29% discount)
10. Cooperative Agreement with Mount Aloysius College effective June 15, 2023 for the College in the High School Program Parent Paid
11. Letter of Amendment with Juniata College effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Program. Parent Paid
12. Master Service Agreement with CodeHS effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for a Pro Section License for a computer science comprehensive teaching platform. Cost: $2,600
13. Digital Contract with GovConnection, Inc. effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 for district-wide Adobe products Cost: $12,300
14. Letter of Agreement with the County of Blair on behalf of the Blair County Department of Social Services (DDS) - Mental Health (MH) Program and UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies (BHA) effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. All parties agree to cooperate in providing services for the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Cost: $1,000 Donation
15. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (Junior High), effective November 13, 2023 through November 21, 2023 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
16. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (CWL), effective October 09, 2023 through October 16, 2023 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
17. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FOT), effective October 9, 2023 through October 16, 2023 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
18. Contract with Voyager Sopris – REWARDS effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for reading content assistance in Science and Social Studies for struggling readers. Cost: $1,511.40
19. Contract with Voyager Sopris for Acadience Reading - Annual Renewal effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for digital reading assessments. Cost: $11,592.50
20. Agreement with Freedom Excursions by Scully, LLC to provide group charter transportation on a per trip basis, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Cost: Quoted on a per trip basis
21. Contract with Curriculum Associates effective July 1, 2023 through June 1, 2029 for i-Ready Products, Implementation of Products, Professional Development and Continued Support Services.
Total Cost: $378,720
Annual Cost: $63,120/yr.
Year 1 paid by ESSER Learning Loss funds
Years 2 through 6 out of the Curriculum Budget
22. Physician Supervising Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide two PA Licensed Physicians to supervise the district's PA State Licensed Athletic Trainer(s). Supervising Physicians: Gregory Kanski, MD, and Joshua A. Muetzel, MD. No Cost
23. Contract with Concord Theatricals effective May 24, 2023 for royalty, rental and fees for the SH performance of "Anastasia: The Musical" - Performance dates November 16, 2023 through November 18, 2023 Cost: $2,138.05 (paid from Student Activity Funds)
24. Memorandum of Understanding with Southern Alleghenies EMS- SAEMS effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for distribution of nalaxone pursuant to Act 139 of 2014 ("Act"). No Cost
25. Maintenance and Support Agreement (3 year) with Harris Education Solutions for EdInsight Data Management System effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
Cost: 2023-2024 $19,046; 2024-2025 $20,379.22; 2025-2026 $21,805.77
Contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Products and Products.pdf (2,006 KB)
Insurances for 2023-2024
Per Board Policies 811-Bonding, 812-Property Insurance, and 813-Other Insurances, the board is being asked to approve the following 2023-2024 insurance policies:
General Property/Liability $157,935 plus $5,000 *3 Year Tail Coverage Law Enforcement Liability Coverage due to change in carrier
School Board Liability Errors & Omissions $6,186
Commercial Umbrella $18,636
Commercial Automobile $9,650
Accident Jr/Sr High Sports, Student Activities & Adult/Student Volunteers $13,152
Tax Collector's Bond $3,321
Public Official's Bond Treasurer $269
Public Official's Bond Accounting Operations Director $175
Public Official's Bond Business Manager/Board Secretary $175
Public Official's Bond Assistant Board Secretary $100
Worker's Compensation $99,412
Other Insurance: $14,372
Fringe Benefits for 2023-2024
The district is required annually to approve all fringe benefit rates as determined by contractual agreements.
8. Authorization for the 2023-2024 School Year for the Business Manager with the Board President/Board Vice President's approval to enter into electricity/natural gas agreements when securing a favorable rate would result in savings to the district prior to the next scheduled Voting Meeting of the board. Contracts entered into in this manner will be presented to the board at the next scheduled board meeting for information purposes.
Authorization for the 2023-2024 School Year for the Business Manager with the Board President/Board Vice President's approval to enter into electricity/natural gas agreements when securing a favorable rate would result in savings to the district prior to the next scheduled Voting Meeting of the board. Contracts entered into in this manner will be presented to the board at the next scheduled board meeting for information purposes.
Authorization for the Administration to apply for 2023-2024 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2023-2024 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2023-2024 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.
Per Board Policy 626-Federal Fiscal Compliance, the board is being asked to grant Authorization for the Administration to apply for 2023-2024 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2023-2024 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2023-2024 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.
Federal Program Budget Adjustment
• 2022-2023
Title I Funding Adjustment (Budget Increase): $12,953
Bid Awards
Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bids are recommended for approval:
Award 2023-2024 Office and Classroom Supplies to various vendors in the total amount of $24,664.55
Award 2023-2024 Food Service Equipment to 2 vendors in the total amount of $64,242.23
Donations
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following donation:
• Grief School Initiative School Grant: Total - $2,500 ($500 per building)
• FOT PTO and HASD Foundation to purchase new basketball backboards and hoops for the playground.
Total: $2,812.20
Foot of Ten PTO: $1,812.20
HASD Foundation: $1,000
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 for 2023-2024
Per Board Policy 229, District Fund Raising:
Approve 2023-2024 Student Activity fundraisers for 58 separate Student Activities district-wide.
Expected net proceeds across all groups is $150,020 and will be used for student enrichment.
Athletic Ticket Prices for 2023-2024
Administration is recommending approval of the 2023-2024 athletic ticket prices.
2023-2024
ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES
Fall 2023 Sports Schedule
Administration is recommending approval of the 2023-2024 Fall Sports Schedule.
2023-2024
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea
Annual Report to the Board
Curriculum Updates
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum maps for Board approval. These maps 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.
• 8th Grade History
• ESL Proficiency Level 1
• ESL Proficiency Level 2
• ESL Proficiency Level 3
• ESL Proficency Level 4
• ESL Proficiency Level 5
• Bully and Suicide Awareness - Elementary
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following curriculum map for final board approval:
• College Bound Physics
ELECT Consortium
The board is being requested to approve the District's participation in the Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Consortium comprising the Blair County Schools and the Blair County Public Library for improving graduation rates among pregnant students and parents effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 with yearly renewal requirements.