Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Committee of the Whole / Voting Meeting - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
A. Meeting Opening
1. Call to Order / Ms. Hartman
2. Pledge to Flag
3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus
4. Recognitions
- Outgoing Senior Representative to the Board: Mark McCoy
- Employee Service Awards:
Don Tantius, 36 Years of Service
Mark Mitchell, 30 Years of Service
Marcia Erickson, 30 Years of Service
Mary Baker, 25 Years of Service
Nicole Beauchamp, 25 Years of Service
- Retirees:
Mary Jane Knab, 17 Years of Service
Karen Morder, 21 Years of Service
Tina Peters, 20.5 Years of Service with 27 Total Years in Education
Veronica J. Sell, 22 Years of Service, with 33 Total Years in Education
Mary L. Villani, 31 3/4 Years of Service, with 37 Total Years in Education
Rebecca Miller Zeek, 22 Years of Service, with 28 Total Years in Education
5. Student Representative Reports
Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:
Student Representatives:
Mark McCoy, Senior Representative
Reagan Farringer, Junior Representative
Riley Hensley, Junior Representative
6. 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.
7. Committee Reports
Mr. Nichols will present a report of the April 6, 2022 Physical Plant Committee meeting.
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcements
The board met in executive session Thursday, May 12, 2022 for negotiations at 7:00p.m. and Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:00p.m. for personnel and confidential student matters.
Additional May meetings of the Board of Directors:
Alternative Funding Committee
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00p.m.
Committee of the Whole (Budget Discussion)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 6:00p.m.
2. Minutes
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:
April 6, 2022 Physical Plant Committee
April 13, 2022 COW/Voting
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for April, 2022
1. Treasurer's Reports
APRIL 30, 2022 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$ 2,807,740.18 Receipts
$ 5,810,701.37 Total Disbursements
$ 9,701,938.77 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$ 27.93 Total Receipts
$ 0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 50,604.38 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$295,658.98 Total Receipts
$182,880.44 Total Disbursements
$807,116.63 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$ 26,728.62 Total Receipts
$ 28,960.11 Total Disbursements
$ 85,812.61 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 170,322.64 Total Receipts
$ 5,846.37 Total Disbursements
$ 698,229.42 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$ 43,506.26 Total Receipts
$ 43,503.29 Total Disbursements
$ 4,028.26 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$1,903,196.72 Total Receipts
$2,913,007.88 Total Disbursements
$ 42,150.33 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$ 4,518.99 Total Receipts
$ 2,561.37 Total Disbursements
$27,740.34 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
APRIL 30, 2022 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$3,966,276.80 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 166018-166256)
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$ 97,098.52 Total Payments (Check numbers 23423-23439)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$ 28,960.11 Total Payments (Check numbers 23787-23812)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ 5,846.37 Total Payments (Check numbers 3501-3504)
PAYROLL FUND
$ 93,251.54 Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Check numbers 262246-262275)
$2,819,756.50 ACH Disbursements
$2,913,008.04 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$ 2,561.37 Total Payments (Check numbers 1084-1087)
TRUST FUND
$ -0- Total Payments (Check number)
3. Investment Portfolio
2021-2022 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,295,530 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,146,870 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
4. YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2021-2022 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$44,244,855.54 Revenues
$39,267,798.68 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$365,643.22 Revenues
$159,830.71 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$1,931,055.07 Revenues
$1,363,705.07 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$ 278.50 Revenues
$ 1,500.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$ 54,970.90 Revenues
$ 37,660.63 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
2021-2022 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF APRIL 7, 2022 - MAY 12, 2022
$4,656,132 - General Fund
$ 19,800 - Capital Reserve
6. Food Service for March 2022
2021-2022 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2022
$ 96,006.61 March Net Profit/(Loss)
$ 417,201.00 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$1,106,028.14 Assets
$1,106,028.14 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
7. Senior High Student Store for March 2022
2021-2022 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2022
$ 3,511.93 March Net Profit/(Loss)
$17,097.62 Year-to-Date Net Profit
$28,258.63 Assets
$28,258.63 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity
D. Business Office
1. Contracts:
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
- PRFSD (Pittsburgh Regional Food Service Director Membership) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Cost: $600
- Agreement with Richard Alan Gonsman D.M.D. for onsite dental examinations effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Cost: $6.00 per dental examination
- Agreement with Freedom Excursions by Scully, LLC to provide group charter transportation on a per trip basis, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Cost: Quoted in a per trip basis
- Agreement with Bollman Charter Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for group charter transportation Cost: Per trip basis
- Banking service agreement 1 year mutually agreeable extension with 1st Summit Bank until June 30, 2023. The agreement extends all of the current terms and conditions.
- Maintenance Agreement with McCartney's, Inc. for Foot of Ten Equip ID#AD972, Model IR1435LF, Serial Number RZJ41560 - June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023 Cost: .019 per copy
- Contract with Grannas Bros. Stone and Asphalt Co. effective June 14, 2022 to completion for the Frankstown paving project Cost:$160,100 plus up to 100 sq. yards at $45 per sq. yard for base repair as needed
- Digital Streaming Purchase Commitment effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with Appalachia IU8 for Discovery Education Streaming Total Cost: $4,127.50 (3250 students at $1.27 per student) This is a digital contract. The Discovery Education video streaming service allows teachers to incorporate educational media into curriculum.
- Renewal Agreement with T-Mobile for Education effective May 18, 2022 through May 17, 2023 for hotspots for student use Cost: $9,600 / $800 per month (40 hotspots at $20 each per month)
- Agreement with Adelphoi Education, Inc. for the 2022-2023 school year for:
Resident and Non-Resident Placed Students: Residential Education
Regular Ed $60.16/day per student
Spec Ed $146.10/day per student
- Master Service Agreement with Sourcewell Technology effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 for Digital Math Resource Software
Cost: 2022-2023: $7,940 (ESSER)
2023-2024: $6,080 (ESSER)
2024-2025: $1,520 (ESSER) - 3 months
2024-2025: $4,560 (District Pays - 9 months)
- Memorandum of Agreement with the Pennsylvania State University on behalf of its Altoona College effective August, 2022 through July, 2027 for a Cooperative Pre-Service and Student Teaching Program No Cost
- Collection Service Agreement with Credit Control Collection effective June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2024 for collection of Per Capita Taxes No Cost
2. School Breakfast/Lunch Prices for 2022-2023
Per Board Policy 808-Food Services, the board is being asked to approve 2022-2023 school breakfast/lunch prices.
2022-2023 School Breakfast/Lunch Prices
|
|
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
2018/2019 |
2019/2020 |
2020/2021 |
2021/2022 |
2022/2023 |
|
Elementary BKFST |
1.10 |
1.10 |
1.10 |
1.10 |
1.10 |
FREE |
1.10 |
|
Elementary Lunch |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
FREE |
2.25 |
|
Secondary BKFST |
1.20 |
1.20 |
1.20 |
1.20 |
1.20 |
FREE |
1.20 |
|
Secondary Lunch |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
FREE |
2.50 |
|
Reduced BKFST |
.30 |
.30 |
.30 |
.30 |
.30 |
FREE |
.30 |
|
Reduced Lunch |
.40 |
.40 |
.40 |
.40 |
.40 |
FREE |
.40 |
|
Milk |
.50 |
.50 |
.50 |
.50 |
.50 |
.50 |
.55 |
|
Adult Lunch Price |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
|
Adult BKFST |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
3. Federal Program Budget Adjustment
2021-2022 Budget:
ARP ESSER Increase: $4,424,153
4. 2022-2023 Capital Reserve 5-Year Plan
5. Annual Report of the Blair County Schools Health Consortium for Years Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
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.
6. 2022-2023 Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Budget
The 2022-2023 Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Budget reflects $11,374,672 in total revenues and expenses. The Hollidaysburg Area School District's aggregate share of these costs is $1,478,366 which is reduced by the district's estimated state share of Vocational Education Subsidies of $143,163 to a net cost of $1,335,203. This represents a 2.3% operational cost decrease from the 2021-22 budget, or $31,571, and a $38,100 Capital Project payment for future capital improvements. Approximately 177 HASD students attend the GACTC to obtain Vocational Education in a variety of careers and are employable upon completion of the program.
In addition, the district will pay $206,799 which is representative of our applicable share of the total Computer Consortium expenditure budget of $467,019. These costs represent a $0 increase in our share. The Computer Consortium budget provides software, hardware, and personnel supporting accounting, payroll, bidding, tax, census, and all student information computer systems.
7. Resolution to Authorize the Collection of School Property Taxes in Installments effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all school district real property taxes including, but not limited to, taxpayers approved pursuant to Section 341 of Act 1 of the Special Session of 2006 shall be eligible for participation in the installment payment of school property taxes. Provided, however, that the following are excluded from real estate installment payments; interim school property taxes and delinquent school property taxes.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax duplicates shall provide for payment of school real property taxes in a single payment or installments at the option of eligible taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs the collection of installment payment of real estate taxes to be made by the Hollidaysburg Area School District real estate tax collectors who shall set forth on all notices regarding the payment of school real property taxes in installments and the dates on which such payments are due be set forth on the tax notice sent to all real estate taxpayers of the Hollidaysburg Area School District.
8. Per Capita Tax Exonerations 2021-2022
Per Board Policy 605, Taxes:
1806 Absolute Exonerations were granted for the 2021-2022 Per Capita Tax collection period per board approved Per Capita Tax Exoneration guidelines. The board is being asked to approve 0 exoneration request forms per board approved Per Capita Tax Exoneration guidelines. Per Capita Tax bills that remain unpaid will be turned over to Credit Control Collections on May 31, 2022.
9. 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.
10. Close Student Activity Accounts
Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following Student Activity account is being recommended to be closed:
Geocaching Club, #58
11. Request to Establish New Student Activity Account
Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control:
New Student Activity:
Class of 2025 - No. 05
The Class of 2025 will be established due to the Class of 2022 members graduating. The Class of 2025 will plan activities for the members (for example: class trip, lock-in, selecting graduation announcements, etc.)
12. Transfer of Funds: Class of 22 to Class of 23
Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control, the board is being asked to approve the transfer of all remaining funds in the Class of 2022, Student Activity account #22, to the Class of 2023, Student Activity account #23. The dollar amount is to be determined after the account has been audited.
E. Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea
1. Annual Report Presentations to the Board
Presenters:
Maureen Letcher and Mark Harrington - Senior High Principal and Assistant Principal
Jodie Albarano - HASD Foundation Director
Laura Koehle - Special Education Director
Dawn Summerville - Data Management Administrator
2. 2022-2023 Curriculum and Instruction Projects
Per Board Policy 105 Curriculum Development, the attached Curriculum and Instruction Projects for 2022-2023 are presented for approval.
3. 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 2022-2023 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.
4. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
|
REASON |
NAME |
POSITION |
BLDG |
EFFECTIVE DATE |
SALARY/STEP |
|
|
1 |
Approve Hire |
Alyson Miller |
Elementary Guidance Counselor |
FKS |
22/23 School Year |
MS; Step 17 $43,710 (21/22 Rate) |
|
2 |
Eliminate position |
|
ESL Teacher Position (TCHFKSEESL01) |
Dist. |
End of 21/22 School Year |
|
|
3 |
Approve MOA |
Memorandum of Understanding with HAEA with regards to Juli Claycomb |
|
Dist. |
5/18/2022 |
|
|
4 |
Approve |
Mattison Shannon |
Long Term Substitute-1st Grade Teacher |
FKS |
Retroactive to 5/10/2022 until end of 21/22 School Year |
$25,000 prorated or $133.69/day after 10 consecutive days to 59 consecutive days; $40,860/yr. prorated or $218.50/day from 60 consecutive days to end of assignment |
|
5 |
Approve |
Elaine Baney |
Homebound Instruction for student F. M. |
JH |
5/4/2022 |
$26 per hour; up to 20 hours per week |
|
6 |
Approve |
Cassie Mock |
Special Education Teacher - ESY |
FKS |
7/1/2022 |
$26.00 per hour; approx. 20 hours per student for ESY |
|
7 |
Resign |
Michael Harris |
Head Junior High Girls' Softball Coach |
Dist. |
5/13/2022 |
|
|
8 |
Approve Hire |
Sarah Deibert |
Assistant Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach |
Dist. |
5/19/2022 |
$2,408.59 per |
|
9 |
Approve Hire |
William Fitzgerald |
Head Junior High Girls' Soccer Coach |
Dist. |
5/19/2022 |
$3,074.25 - rate previously held before Head Coach resigned |
|
10 |
Approve Hire |
Dan Tewell |
Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach |
Dist. |
5/19/2022 |
$4000.98 per |
|
11 |
Retirement |
Robin Blair |
School Psychologist Department Chair |
Dist. |
6/2/2022 |
|
|
12 |
Resign |
Leona Engle |
Special Education Department Chair |
SH |
6/2/2022 |
|
|
13 |
Resign |
Michael Harris |
Tiger TV |
Dist. |
Retroactive to 5/6/2022 |
|
|
14 |
Approve Hire |
Clarisse Spencer |
Student Council, 50% split |
CWL |
Retroactive to beginning of 21/22 SY |
$345.09 per Schedule C after split |
|
15 |
Approve Hire |
Rodney Chism |
School Resource Professional (SSOSHSSRPS01) |
SH |
Effective 6/2/2022 |
$20.85/hour 22/23 Rate |
|
16 |
Approve Extra Time |
Rodney Chism |
NASRO Training |
Dist. |
Summer 2022 |
Up to 40 hours at $20.85/hour |
|
17 |
Approve |
Elizabeth Knab |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp |
Dist. |
7/25/22- 7/28/22 and 8/1/22-8/4/22 |
22/23 hourly rate for up to 5 hours per day |
|
18 |
Approve |
Patricia Reilly |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp |
Dist. |
8/1/22-8/4/22 |
22/23 hourly rate for up to 3 hours each day |
|
19 |
Approve |
Jennifer Gummo |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp |
Dist. |
7/25/22-7/28/22 |
22/23 hourly rate for up to 3 hours each day |
|
20 |
Approve |
Jennifer Gummo |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp (Substitute) |
Dist. |
8/1/22-8/4/22 |
22/23 hourly rate for up to 3 hours each day |
|
21 |
Approve |
Nikkolette Diehl |
Food Service Worker - Tiger Summer Camp (Substitute) |
Dist. |
7/25/22-7/28/22 |
22/23 hourly rate for up to 3 hours each day |
|
22 |
Approve Hire |
Kristina Andrew |
Substitute Nurse |
Dist. |
5/19/2022 |
$95 per day |
|
23 |
Approve |
Deborah Locke |
Guest Substitute Teacher |
Dist. |
8/23/2022 |
$95 per day |
|
24 |
Approve |
Elizabeth Sabatino |
Substitute Teacher |
Dist. |
5/18/2022 |
Rate Change due to receiving PDE teaching certificate; $95.00 per day; $105 per day after 60 cumulative days in one school year |
|
25 |
Approve |
Paul Neatrour |
Volunteer-Parent |
FKS |
Retroactive to 5/3/2022 |
N/A |
|
26 |
Approve |
Laura Sipes |
Volunteer-Parent |
FKS |
Retroactive to 5/10/2022 |
N/A |
|
27 |
Approve |
Alexandra Castrechini |
Volunteer-Parent |
CWL |
Retroactive to 5/10/2022 |
N/A |
|
28 |
Approve |
Sarah Miller |
Prom Escort |
SH |
5/27/2022 |
N/A |
|
29 |
Approve |
Terri Andreoni-Armstrong |
Athletic Office Volunteer |
JH/SH |
5/18/2022 |
N/A |
|
30 |
Information Only |
Grace Baker |
Long-Term Substitute-Science Teacher |
JH |
Official Start date of 5/10/2022 |
N/A |
|
31 |
Information Only |
Juli Claycomb |
Transfer from ESL Teacher (TCHFKSEESL01) to 6th Grade Teacher (TCHCWL06GR01) |
CWL |
22/23 School Year |
N/A |
|
32 |
Information Only |
Christine Snyder |
Move from Nurse FKS (TCHFKSNURS01) to Nurse JH (TCHJHSNURS01) |
JH |
22/23 School Year |
N/A |
|
33 |
Information Only |
Wendy Lieb |
Move from Nurse JH (TCHJHSNURS01) to Nurse FKS (TCHFKSNURS01) |
FKS |
22/23 School Year |
N/A |
F. President's Report / Ms. Hartman - Appointments
1. Treasurer for 2022-2023: Stacey Thomas
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Stacey Thomas to serve as Board Treasurer for a one-year term effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
2. Tax Collector for 2022-2023: Stacey Thomas, Autumn Fiscus and Blair County Tax Collection Bureau
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Stacey Thomas, Autumn Fiscus and the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau to serve as Tax Collector for a one-year term effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
3. Delinquent Tax Collector for 2022-2023: Stacey Thomas, Autumn Fiscus, Blair County Tax Collection Bureau, Credit Control Collections and Collection Service Center
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Stacey Thomas, Autumn Fiscus, Blair County Tax Collection Bureau, Credit Control Collections, and Collection Service Center to serve as Delinquent Tax Collector for a one-year term effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
4. Hearing Officer for Student Expulsions for 2022-2023: Terry W. Despoy, Esquire
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Terry W. Despoy, Esquire to serve as Hearing Officer for student expulsions for a one-year term effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Cost: $175/hr.
5. Solicitor for 2022-2023: Beard Legal Group
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Beard Legal Group, LLC. to serve as Solicitor for a one-year term effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Cost: 165/hr.
G. President's Report / Ms. Hartman
1. Budgetary Reserve
The board is being asked for permission to use $90,000 of the Budgetary Reserve to cover utility costs.
2. Depositories for 2022-2023
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
The appointment of the following depositories effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023:
PA School District Liquid Asset Fund
PA Local Government Investment Trust
M&T Bank
First Commonwealth Bank
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Reliance Bank
First Summit Bank
CNB Bank
3. Statement of Rights, Waiver of Hearing and Agreement in the case of student ID# ending in 74
4. Budget Discussion
5. New Business
H. Adjourn / Ms. Hartman
1. Documents Distributed at the Board Meeting
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.