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March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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 / Dr. Sommer

Pledge to Flag

Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus

Public Comment

Procedural

  • 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.

Student Representative Report 

Mar 8, 2023 - Committee of the Whole/Voting - 7:00PM

Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:

Student Representatives:

 Senior Representatives: Regan Farringer and Riley Hensley  

Junior Representatives: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott

Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus

Announcements

The board met in executive session Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:45p.m. for personnel

Meetings for April, 2023:

Physical Plant Committee 

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Time: 6:00p.m.

Senior High Library

1510 N. Montgomery Street

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Committee of the Whole/Voting 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Time: 7:00p.m.

Senior High Library

1510 N. Montgomery Street

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

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Minutes

Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:

February 8, 2023 - Committee of the Whole / Voting

Treasurer's Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS

GENERAL FUND

$  3,366,609.87   Receipts

$  3,468,051.51  Total Disbursements 

$16,361,632.97   Ledger Balance

TRUST FUND

$ 154.12  Total Receipts

$ 750.00 Total Disbursements

$ 50,090.41  Ledger Balance

FOOD SERVICE FUND

$ 170,396.59 Total Receipts

$ 188,373.66 Total Disbursements

$1,052,376.67 Ledger Balance

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND

$41,061.85 Total Receipts

$26,165.09 Total Disbursements

$94,285.99 Ledger Balance

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

$1,155.64 Total Receipts

$1,985.18 Total Disbursements

$379,035.29 Ledger Balance

HEALTH SAVINGS FUND

$35,515.13 Total Receipts

$34,616.67 Total Disbursements

$5,021.33  Ledger Balance

PAYROLL FUND 

$1,941,722.77 Total Receipts

$1,917,526.90 Total Disbursements

$65,251.06  Ledger Balance

SH STUDENT STORE

$7,029.55  Total Receipts

$6,944.72  Total Disbursements

$29,170.76  Ledger Balance

List of Payments

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 LIST OF PAYMENTS 

GENERAL FUND

$1,588,337.44 - Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 168230-168410)

FOOD SERVICE FUND

$102,307.94 - Total Payments (Check numbers 23586-23597) 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND

$26,165.09 - Total Payments (Check numbers 23910-23922)

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

$1,985.18 - Total Payments  (Check numbers 3522-3523)

PAYROLL FUND

$77,224.23 - Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 262571-262590)

$1,840,302.67 - ACH Disbursements

$1,917,526.90 - Total Payments 

SH SCHOOL STORE

$6,944.72-Total Payments (Check numbers 1139-1146) 

TRUST FUND

$750.00 - Total Payments (Check number 538)

Investment Portfolio

2022-2023 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

$5,560,916 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions

$1,169,555 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

YTD Expenditures/Revenues

2022-2023 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND 

$40,773,514.70 Revenues

$30,713,565.89 Expenditures

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

$30,487.01 Revenues

$39,645.38 Expenditures

FOOD SERVICE FUND

$1,225,032.35  Revenues

$1,099,517.73  Expenditures

TRUST FUND

$931.93 Revenues

$1,500.00 Expenditures

SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE

$52,075.20 Revenues

$52,415.00 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 FEBRUARY 6, 2023 - MARCH 5, 2023

$5,545,261 - General Fund

$37,700 - Capital Reserve

Food Service for January, 2023

2022-2023 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2023

$80,535.43 - January Net Profit/(Loss)

$209,852.92 -  Year-to-Date Net Profit

Senior High Student Store for January, 2023

2022-2023 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT

PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2023

$4,476.65 - January Net Profit/(Loss)

$2,567.53 - Year-to-Date Net Profit

$33,063.80 - Assets

$33,063.80 - Total Liabilities & Fund Equity

Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus

E-Rate Bid

Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bid is recommended for approval:

Permission to purchase from the PEPPM State Contract awarded E-Rate Bid to Link Computer Corporation to purchase HPE Aruba Switches.

Cost: $199,922.00 

Contracts

Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:

  1. Contract with Doceo effective August 1, 2023 for 60 months for districtwide copiers Cost: $4,690 + a $150 annual connectivity support fee (Renewal 23-24 Budget) 
  2. Contract with PrimeroEdge effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for Point of Service hardware for Food Service, software and training  Cost: $19,500 (Food Service Budget)
  3. Contract with James H. Butler effective March 8, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for Data Gathering and Reporting Services.  Cost: $125/hour (Reallocation of Budget Funds) 
  4. Terms of Service with Language Testing International effective the 2022-2023 school year.  Students may earn the Seal of Biliteracy, an award given to students in recognition of their proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation through the AAPPL testing.  This is an award that recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by the time they graduate from high school.  This special award provides employers and universities with a method of identifying people who are bilingual, recognizes students with 21st century skills, and encourages the study of other languages and cultures. Cost: $1,054.30 (HASD Foundation Grant)
  5. Individual Student Instruction Contract with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes effective March 9, 2023 through June 2, 2023 for instructional services for an individual student Cost: $16,005.60 (Special Education Budget - Renewal)
  6. Affiliation Agreement with University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for Field Practica, Pre-Clinical and Student Teaching effective March 8, 2023 through March 7, 2028 No Cost
  7. Contract with Link Computer Corporation for PEPPM Mini Bid for FY 2023, effective April 1, 2023 through September 29, 2024 Cost: $199,922 (Budgeted Renewal) 

GESA RFP

The administration is recommending awarding the Request for Proposals For Energy Performance Contracting Services to The McClure Company.  The proposed work includes district wide LED lighting upgrades, replacement of entrances at the Junior High School, and installation of bollards at the main entrances of all district school buildings.

The District received three responses to the Request for Proposal from The McClure Company, Schneider Electric, and The Efficiency Network.  Of the three responses, The McClure Company scored the highest and had the lowest project cost estimate at approximately $1.9 million.

The awarding of the RFP does not commit the district to any expenditures.  It allows The McClure Company to start the process of an in-depth scoping audit and cost analysis that will lead to a final project cost.  Once a project scope and cost are determined, The McClure Company will present a contract to the school board.  If the school board votes to accept the contract, a project will begin and funding will need to be in place.  If the contract is not accepted, there is no cost to the district.

McClure Company  - Total Estimated Project Costs $1,979,279 (Total Score - 291)

Schneider Electric - Total Estimated Project Costs - $2,077,190 (Total Score - 273)

Ten - Total Estimated Project Costs - $2,187,313 (Total Score - 240)

Federal Program Budget Adjustments 

2022-2023 Budget:

Title I Decrease (2022-23): ($44,782)

Title II Decrease (2022-23): ($18,804)

Title II Increase (2020-21): $1,356

Title IV Increase (2022-23): $4,763

IDEA Increase (2022-23): $24,244.54

IDEA Sec 619 Decrease (2022-23): ($11,795)

Ready to Learn Budget Decrease (2022-23): ($76)

ESSER II Increase (2020-21): $372,909

ESSER III Increase (2020-21): $3,950,979

ARP Homeless Increase (2021-22): $30,684

ARP ESSER 7% (Learning Loss 5%) (2020-21) Increase: $245,611 

ARP ESSER 7% (Summer Programs 1%) (2020-21)Increase:  $49,122

ARP ESSER 7% (After School 1%) (2020-21) Increase:  $47,095

PDE Safe Schools Targeted Equipment Grant Increase (2022-23):  $50,000

PCCD School Mental Health and Safety/Security Grant Increase (2022-23): $298,276

Bank Authorization

Authorization for Autumn Fiscus, Business Manager, Stacey Thomas, Director of Accounting Operations and Ronald Sommer, Board President to conduct business banking and sign any and all necessary documents on behalf of the school district.

Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bid

Accept bid from Eric Herm, Cheap Lands, Inc. for land only:
Map#13.00-05.-002-00-000 in the amount of $251

Appalachia IU08 2023-2024 General Operating Budget and Resolution

The Appalachia IU08 2023-2024 General Operating Budget totals $5,836,785.40 for both revenues and expenditures representing a 3% increase.

Hollidaysburg Area School District's contribution for the 2023-2024 school year will increase by $257.80 or 1.59% to $16,441.80.

This budget is for IU8 operations only.  The operation of the IU8 special education and non-public programs are funded through a variety of other IU8 separate budgets.

Election of Appalachia IU08 Board Members for 2023-2024

The Hollidaysburg Area School District shares an IU8 board member seat with Williamsburg-Community School District on a two-year rotating basis.

The Nominees are:

·         Region I:Bellwood-Antis and Tyrone Area -  Brian Bressler, Tyrone Area

·         Region IV: Altoona Area - Dr. Frank Meloy, Altoona Area

·         Region VII: Conemaugh Valley, Ferndale Area and Forest Hills - Francis Truscello, Sr., Conemaugh Valley

·         Region IX: Central Cambria, Penn Cambria and Portage Area - Patricia Allbaugh, Central Cambria

Transfer of Funds

Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control, the board is being asked to approve the transfer of all remaining funds ($18.39) in the Girls JH Track Account, Account #20/83, to the JH Student Council, Account #65.

Close Student Activity Accounts

Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following Student Activity Accounts are being recommended to be closed:

Boys JH Track, Account #20/31

Girls JH Track, Account #20/83

Student Activity Fundraiser

Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising the following fundraiser is presented for approval:

Student Activity Fundraiser:

Foot of Ten Art Club, No. 68

Art Workshop

Expected profit: $250

Time frame: TBD

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.

Donations

Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following donations:

  • Dale Bridges - Donation of 2 new paperback books to the Frankstown Library in memory of former Frankstown teacher Denny Dague

1.  Soccer Smarts for Kids:  60 Skills, Strategies and Secrets by Andrew Latham  Soccer Smarts for Kids - Andrew Latham

2.  Practice Soccer at Home: 100 Individual Soccer Drills and Fitness Exercies to Improve Your Ball Control, Shooting and Stamina in Your Home and Backyard by Chest Dugger  Practice Soccer at Home - Chest Dugger

Approximate Donation Amount: $30

  • YMCA Pickleball Group and YMCA Members: $1,040 to be used for student meal accounts.
     
  • Lisa Meyers Audet Foundation: $6,690 to the Hollidaysburg Area School District Foundation to purchase a custom book vending machine for Charles W. Longer Elementary (includes a $500 stipend to purchase books to be used in the vending machine).

Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea

Proposed New Art Club Project - Tiger Paw Path

Evelyn Tang, Student Council President, will present information about the Art Club's vision and their ideas for the Tiger Paw Path. 

Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar 

Per Board Policy 803 School Calendar, the administration recommends the approval of the (Revised) 2023-2024 school calendar.

REVISED 2023 Remedial Summer School Enrollment Form

The 2023 Remedial Summer School Enrollment Form was revised to reflect the start and end times.

2023 Spring Sports Master Field Trip Schedule 

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.  The attached list is inclusive of all trips regardless of distance.

The administration requests authorization for the Superintendent to approve additional trips as needed throughout the 2022-2023 school year resulting from advancement in PIAA school sponsored sports playoffs.

Field Trip Requests

Per Board Policies 230.1 Student Expenses for Conferences/Competitions and 121 Field Trips, the following field trips are presented for approval:

Field Trip Requests:

·         Russian 2 Students to Hillwood Museum, Washington, D.C.

Date:  Friday, March 10, 2023

Total Cost:  $310

District Cost:  $210 (Cost of substitutes and estimated gas)

Student/Teacher/Organization Cost: $100 ($15/student for meals student paid) ($40 for admission: $10/person) 

·         SH Orchestra Students to PMEA Western Orchestra, State College PA

Date: March 8, 2023 - March 10, 2023

Total Cost: $2,740

District Cost: $2,458 (Lodging and Admission) plus $282 for bus transportation

·         SH Music Students to John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.

Date: April 27, 2023

Total Cost: $30,878

District Cost: $360 (Cost of Substitutes)

Organization Cost: $30,518 

Driver's Ed End of Course Skill Test and Driver Test Route

The district is requesting approval from the Department of Transportation to participate in the Driver Education End-of-Course Skill Test for the 2023-2024 school year.  This approval will continue to allow our PA certified driver's education teacher William Calvert, to administer driver's testing to obtain a PA Driver's License.

Personnel

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

REASON

NAME

POSITION

BLDG.

EFFECTIVE DATE

SALARY/STEP

ACTION

Create New Position

 

Senior Application and Data Specialist

Dist.

3/9/2023

Act 93 Administrator,
Group 2

Act 93 Administrator Action

Approve MOU

MOU for Joe Krupka personal days

 

SH

3/9/2023

 

Teaching Staff Action

Approve MOU

MOU for retirement of Pauline Wiley

 

Dist.

 3/9/2023

 

Teaching Staff Action

Retire

Pauline Wiley

5th Grade Teacher (TCHCWL05GR04)

CWL

End of the 22/23 School Year

 

Teaching Staff Action

Resign

Kaylyn Massafra

1st Grade Teacher (TCHFOTKDGN04)

FOT

TBD

 

Teaching Staff Action

Approve Hire

Greta Swope

LTS; 1st Grade Teacher

FOT

TBD through end of the 22/23 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

Teaching Staff Action

Approve Hire

Alexis Eckenrode

LTS; 3rd Grade Teacher

FKS

3/13/2023 through 5/12/2023

$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

Approve Hire

Susan McFarland

LTS for the Full-Time Day to Day Sub

FKS

3/13/2023 through 4/19/2023

$120 per day

Teaching Staff Action

Approve Hire

Carol Scarbro

Extend LTS; Special Education Teacher

JH

Extend from 3/6/2023 to 3/20/2023

$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

Approve

Carol Scarbro

Homebound Instruction for student H.R.

JH

Retroactive to 2/10/23

$27.00 per hour; up to 5 hours per week

Teaching Staff Action

Approve

Chandra Jandora

Homebound Instruction for student C. K.

FKS

Retroactive to 2/6/23

$27.00 per hour; up to 5 hours per week

Teaching Staff Action

Approve

Paula Dull

Homebound Instruction for student A. K.

JH

Retroactive to 2/10/23

$27.00 per hour; up to 5 hours per week

Teaching Staff Action

Approve

Alysha Kachur

After School Tutoring

JH

2022/2023 SY

Up to 20 hours at $27/hr

Teaching Staff Action

Approve

Leigh Ann Craig

AIME Proctor - American Invitational Mathematics Exam

JH

Retroactive to 2/7/23

Up to 2 hours at $27/hr

Teaching Staff Action

Approve Hire

William Calvert

Teacher, Driver's Education

SH

Retroactive to 7/1/2022

Teacher hourly rate

Teaching Staff Action

Resign

Colleen Ciprich

8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach

JH

Retroactive to 2/23/2023

 

Schedule D Action

Resign

Sierra Laich

Secretary, Physical Plant (SEFADMPYPL01)

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/1/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Resign

Eryka Meadows

3 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPCWLFSWK05)

CWL

4/3/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Resign

Nikkolette Diehl

2 Hour Breakfast Food Service Worker (FSPFKSFSWK03)

FKS

Retroactive to 2/13/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Abolish Position

 

2 Hour Breakfast Food Service Worker (FSPFKSFSWK03)

FKS

3/9/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Abolish Position

 

2.5 Hour Food Service Worker

FKS

3/9/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Create New Position

 

4.5 Hour Food Service Worker

FKS

3/9/2023

 

Support Staff Action

Approve Hire

Kenneth Lenz

3rd Shift Custodian (CUFSHSCUST04)

SH

TBD

$20.28 per hour (22/23 rate) less $1.50 new hire = $18.78 per hour plus $300 per year shift premium

Support Staff Action

Approve Hire

Pamela Geist

Special Education Paraprofessional

TBD

TBD

Class 3A; $17.32 per hour, less $1.50 new hire = $15.82 per hour

Support Staff Action

Resign

Vicki Petty

Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/9/2023

 

Substitute Action

Resign

Sydney Sidehamer

Substitute Teacher

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/7/2023

 

Substitute Action

Resign

Debra Bunnell

Substitute Teacher

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/15/2023

 

Substitute Action

Approve Hire

Joan Beiswenger

Substitute Teacher
 (IU8 referral)

Dist.

3/9/2023

$120 per day

Substitute Action

Approve Hire

Melanie Dull

Food Service Substitute

Dist.

Retroactive to 1/17/2023

$10.25 per hour

Substitute Action

Approve

Scott Cruse

Volunteer-Lego Club

FKS

Retroactive to 2/22/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Approve

Michael Harris

Volunteer-Softball

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/22/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Approve

Cindy Baronner

Volunteer-Tiger Treasures

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/27/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Approve

Kelli Vent

Volunteer- Athletics

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/1/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Approve

Brogan Harr

Volunteer-Athletics

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/1/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Approve

Melissa Mitchell

Volunteer-Athletics

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/1/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Ashley Stringer

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/6/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Katrina Pope

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/10/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Jeannine Prendergast

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/10/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Theresa Richards

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/10/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Maura Rosenbaum

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/15/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Tracy Sensenig

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/15/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Kelly L. Smith

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Rhonda Smith

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Caryn Soisson

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Sara Stewart

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Cathy Urban

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Karen Walters-Smilnak

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Zachary Steward

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/16/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Matthew Romagna

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/23/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Tammy Worley

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/23/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Melinda Beach

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/23/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Greg Werstil

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 2/24/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Julie Snively

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/2/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Remove

Jennifer Smith

Volunteer

Dist.

Retroactive to 3/2/2023

N/A

Volunteer Action

Information Only

Bobbie Jo Hammel

Transfer from 3.5 Hour Lunch (FSPFKSFSWK04) and 2 hour Breakfast (FSPFKSFSWK03) Food Service Worker at FKS to 5.75 Hour Lunch position (FSPFKSFSWK05)

FKS

Official Transfer Date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Amber Lynch

Transfer from 3 Hour Food Service Worker( FSPFKSFSWK01) to 3.5 Hour Food Service Worker  (FSPFKSFSWK04)

FKS

Official Transfer Date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Jenny Walls

Transfer from 3.5 hour Food Service Worker (FSPSHSFSWK05) to 4.5 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPSHSFSWK06)

SH

Official Transfer Date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Angela Curry

Transfer from 2.5 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPFKSFSWK02) to 3 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPFKSFSWK01)

FKS

Official Transfer Date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Michael Hoover

Head Cook

SH

Official start date of 2/22/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Stephen Sylvester

Transfer 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFSHSCUST01) to 2nd Shift Assistant Lead Custodian (CUFSHSCUST03)

SH

Official transfer date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Steve Lamborn

Transfer 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFSHSCUST05) to 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFSHSCUST01)

SH

Official transfer date of 2/13/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Cody Dively

2nd Shift Custodian  (CUFSHSCUST05)

SH

Official Start Date of 2/11/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Nikkolette Diehl

2 Hour Breakfast Food Service Worker (FSPFKSFSWK03)

FKS

Official Start Date of 2/9/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Sharon Kratzer

Transfer Special Education Paraprofessional (ADPSEDPARA52)

SH

Official transfer date of 2/15/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Stephanie Platon

3.5 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPSHSFSWK05)

SH

Official start date of 2/14/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Heather Ott

3.25 Hour Food Service Worker  (FSPFOTFSWK04)

FOT

Official Start date of 2/27/2023

 

Information Only

Information Only

Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME with regards to Erin Eberling

Secretary

JH

22/23 School Year Only - REVISED TO STATE "STARTING 22/23 SCHOOL YEAR"

 

Information Only

Information Only

Ashlie Burkey

Special Education Paraprofessional - No response to employment offer on 2/8/23

TBD

 

 

Information Only

President's Report / Dr. Sommer

Resolution to Adopt PSBA Principles for Governance and Leadership 

RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 2023, this Board policy supports the Principles for Governance and Leadership adopted by the Board and signed by individual school directors.

Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve.

WHEREAS, our actions, as elected and appointed board members, ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we will:

Lead Responsibly

·         Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in board meetings

·         Work together with civility and cooperation, respecting that individuals hold differing opinions and ideas

·         Participate in professional development, training, and board retreats

·         Collaborate with the Superintendent, acknowledging their role as the 10th member of the board and commissioned officer of the Commonwealth

Act Ethically

·         Never use the position for improper benefit to self or others

·         Avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest

·         Recognize school directors do not possess any authority outside of the collective board

·         Accept that when a board has made a decision, it is time to move forward collectively and constructively

Plan Thoughtfully

·         Implement a collaborative strategic planning process

·         Set annual goals that are aligned with comprehensive plans, recognizing the need to adapt as situations change

·         Develop a comprehensive financial plan and master facilities plan that anticipates short and long-term needs

·         Allocate resources to effectively impact student success

Evaluate Continuously

·         Make data-informed decisions

·         Evaluate the superintendent annually

·         Conduct a board self-assessment on a recurring basis

·         Focus on student growth and achievement

·         Review effectiveness of all comprehensive and strategic plans

Communicate Clearly

·         Promote open, honest, and respectful dialogue among the board, staff, and community

·         Acknowledge and listen to varied input from all stakeholders

·         Promote transparency while protecting necessary confidential matters

·         Set expectations and guidelines for individual board member communication

Advocate Earnestly

·         Promote public education as a keystone of our Commonwealth

·         Engage the community by seeking input, building support networks, and generating action

·         Champion public education by engaging local, state, and federal officials

Govern Effectively

·         Establish and adhere to rules and procedures for board operations

·         Develop, adopt, revise, and review policy routinely

·         Align board decisions to policy ensuring compliance with the PA School Code and other local, state, and federal laws

·         Remain focused on the role of governance, effectively delegating management tasks to the administration

Second Reading of Policies 

Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies for approval on a second reading:

Policy 200 - Enrollment of Students - REVISED

Policy 200-AR - Entry/Reentry for Registered Students - REVISED

Policy 202 - Eligibility of Nonresident Students - REVISED

Policy 204 – Attendance-REVISED

Policy 217 - Graduation- REVISED

Policy 217-AR -Graduation -NEW

Policy 217 - Attach. -Diploma for WWII and Korean War Veterans -REVISED

Policy 218-AR - Student Discipline -2ND REVIEW

Policy 221 -Dress and Grooming - REVISED

Policy 227 - Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia - REVISED

Policy 227-Attach. - Reasonable Suspicion - Drug Testing of Individual Students -REVISED

Policy 227.1 - Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing for Students - REVISED

Policy 227.1 - Attach. #1- Student Consent Form - REVIEW-NO CHANGES

Policy 227.1 - Attach. #2 - Parent Consent Form -REVIEW-NO CHANGES

Policy 227.1 - Attach. #3 - Release and Hold Harmless Agreement -REVIEW-NO CHANGES

Policy 227.1 - Attach. #4 -Health/Medication History -REVISED

Policy 233 - Suspension and Expulsion -REVISED

Policy 236.1 -Threat Assessment - REVISED

Policy 237 -Electronic Devices - 2ND REVIEW

Policy 251 -Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability -REVISED

Policy 255 - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care - DELETING

Policy 805 - Emergency Preparedness and Response - REVISED

Policy 805-Attach. - Safe2Say Something Procedures - REVISED

Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel - REVISED

Policy 808 - Food Services - REVISED

Policy 808 – AR - Food Services - REVISED

Policy 810 – Transportation - REVISED

Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings - REVISED

Policy 903 – AR - Public Participation Guidelines - REVISED

New Business

Adjourn / Dr. Sommer

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.