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Meeting Highlights 6-19-2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Committee of the Whole / Voting (Budget Adoption) - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

1. Call to Order / Ms. Bilek

2. Pledge to Flag

3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus

4. GACTC Award Winners

GREATER ALTOONA CAREER AND
TECHNOLOGY CENTER AWARD SENIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
 
Sheri Nixon, Graphic Design - Senior of the Year Award
Trevor Ellingwood, Automotive Technology - Senior of the Year Award
Jonathon Dzikowski, Computer & Networking Technology - Senior of the Year Award
Kaitlin Stiffler, Cosmetology - Senior of the Year Award
Hailey Oakes, Dental Assistant - Senior of the Year Award
Kadin McIntyre, Electrical Trades - Senior of the Year Award and Scott Electric Tools of the Trade Award
Evan Hollenbach, Engineering Design Technologies - Senior of the Year Award and Challenge Program STEM Award
Trason Bloom, Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Senior of the Year Award
Logan Rhine, Masonry - Senior of the Year Award
Tanner Burk, Powersports & Equipment Technology - Senior of the Year Award
Devin McCaulley, Lowes - “Gold Hammer Award”
Madison Stringer - Joseph J. Schamris Memorial Scholarship and S. Rodger Walters Educational Scholarship
Emmitt Conner - Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association Award and Tiberio Attilio Scarfone Memorial Award

5. Recognitions

Educator-of the-Year and Impact Award winners:
HASD Foundation Educator-of the-Year, Secondary - Lynette Luke, Senior High
HASD Foundation Educator-of the-Year, Elementary- Kelli Singer, Charles W Longer
HASD Foundation Impact Award Recipient, Secondary - Elda Boose Junior High
HASD Foundation Impact Award Recipient, Elementary - Anita Baumgartner, Charles W Longer

6. Committee Report
Dr. Li will give a report on the May 15, 2024 Curriculum Committee meeting.

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.

1. Announcements
The board met in executive session Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00p.m. for personnel.
Meetings for July, 2024:

Policy Committee 
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00 p.m.
 
Committee of the Whole/Voting 
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Special Voting Meeting * If Needed
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA  16648
Time: 7:00p.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, approval of the following minutes:

May 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole - Budget Discussion - Finance
May 15, 2024 Curriculum Committee
May 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting
May 22, 2024 Policy Committee 
May 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting

1. Treasurer's Reports
MAY 31, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS

GENERAL FUND
$4,856,353.86 Receipts
$3,757,723.59 Total Disbursements 
$14,391,010.63 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$232.21 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,428.84 Ledger Balance

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$464,450.20 Total Receipts
$220,379.02 Total Disbursements
$1,251,354.54 Ledger Balance

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$32,710.80 Total Receipts
$21,094.38 Total Disbursements
$105,990.68 Ledger Balance

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,765.39 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$398,593.42 Ledger Balance

HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$30,463.53 Total Receipts
$30,435.27 Total Disbursements
$5,477.38 Ledger Balance

PAYROLL FUND 
$2,030,353.97 Total Receipt
$2,006,036.83 Total Disbursements
$78,577.53 Ledger Balance

SH STUDENT STORE
$13,448.26 Total Receipts
$4,409.03 Total Disbursements
$35,278.75 Ledger Balance

2. List of Payments
Application and Certificate for Payment #7 - McClure Company: $500,316.50, which includes previously approved final payment for the bollard installation for $46,218.75, in order to meet the June 30 grant deadline.

MAY 31, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND 
$1,789,846.58 Total Payments (Check numbers 171523-171738)

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$107,146.01 Total Payments (Check numbers 23806-23820)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$21,094.38 Total Payments (Check numbers 24135-24151)

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

$0 Total Payments (Check number)

PAYROLL FUND
$63,891.20 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 263006-263040)
$1,942,145.63 ACH Disbursements
$2,006,036.83 Total Payments 

SH SCHOOL STORE
$4,409.03 Total Payments (Check numbers 1247-1255)

TRUST FUND 
$0 Total Payments (Check number)

3. Investment Portfolio

2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,825,578 Total Invested with 21 Financial Institutions
$1,242,887 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

 4. YTD Expenditures/Revenues

2023-2024 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND 
$52,741,035.35 Revenues
$45,831,115.80 Expenditures

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$191,419.77 Revenues
$200,051.72 Expenditures

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$2,079,373.98 Revenues
$1,803,445.29 Expenditures

TRUST FUND
$2,328.80 Revenues
$750.00 Expenditures

SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$73,597.01 Revenues
$70,675.51 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. FY Projections

6. Budget Transfers

2023-2024 BUDGET TRANSFERS 
PERIOD OF MAY 13, 2024 - JUNE 12, 2024
$234,508 - General Fund

 7. Food Service for April, 2024

2023-2024 FOOD SERVICE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2024

$ 39,871.13 April Net Profit/(Loss)

$360,623.32 Year-to-Date Net Profit

8. Senior High Student Store for April, 2024

2023-2024 SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2024

$(1293.71) April Net Profit/(Loss)
$(4,305.11) Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss)
$28,808.25 Assets

$28,808.25 Total Liabilities & Fund Equity

D. Business Office

1. Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution

Per Board Policy 604-Budget Adoption:

RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of Hollidaysburg Area School District, as follows:
The proposed Final Budget of the School District for the 2024-2025 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 $xx,xxx,xxx revenues and $57,749,982 expenditures. 

No Increase:  $55,175,008 Total Revenue
1/2 Act 1 Increase: $55,932,824 Total Revenue
Full Act 1 Increase $56,690,638 Total Revenue
 
The proposed Capital Reserve Fund Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year as presented to the School Board is adopted as the Capital Reserve Fund Budget in the amount of $180,000 revenues and $97,000 expenditures.
 
Food Service Fund
Revenues $2,345,470
Expenditures $2,345,470

June 30, 2024 Estimated Ending Fund Balance $634,901

Student Activity Fund
Revenues $283,079
Expenditures $255,465

2. 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, 2024, 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 xx.xxxx mills (or $xx.xx 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%.)

3. Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

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, 2024 of $ 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) 

4. Contracts

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

Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for Gaggle Safety Management for Google Student Email and Drive and Hangouts Cost: $12,400

Contract with Edpuzzle effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for yearly renewal for unlimited access to Edpuzzle districtwide Cost: $8,559
 
Agreement with Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. (BDAP) effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for drug and alcohol prevention and Student Assistance Liaison Services.  No Cost
 
Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for drug and alcohol services, including case management and drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults No Cost
 
Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective June 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for mental services. No Cost
 
Letter of Agreement with Impact Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide drug and alcohol services, including case management, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults.  No Cost
 
Membership Fee Agreement with Appalachia IU08 STEM Lending Center effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide access for teachers to use equipment in the IU08 STEM Lending Center  Cost: $350
 
Contract with Get More Math for JH software licensing effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 202  Cost: $9,028.80
 
Digital Contract with GovConnection, Inc. effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for renewal of district-wide Adobe products Cost: $12,300 
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FOT), effective June 19, 2024 through October 14, 2024 - (Fair Dates: October 7 through October 14, 2024) for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost
 
Contract with Voyager Sopris – REWARDS effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for reading content assistance in Science and Social Studies for struggling readers. Cost: $1,81

Contract with Voyager Sopris for Acadience Reading - Annual Renewal effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for digital reading assessments Cost: $14,092.50
 
Agreement with Freedom Excursions by Scully, LLC to provide group charter transportation on a per trip basis, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.  Cost: Quoted on a per trip basis
 
Contract with Navigate360 effective June 20, 2024 through June 19, 2026 for visitor management software Cost: $1,900/yr.
 
Quotation, Purchase, Maintenance and License Agreement with RAK Computer Associates effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for Tax Collection System Software Cost: $1,550
 
Contract Revision with David Biedrzycki, effective April 2, 2024 through April 3, 2024 for an overage in travel expenses Cost: $159.63
 
Software Support Agreement with Orbit Software for BusBoss effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 and Software Support/Services for IBusBoss effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Cost: $12,630 (BusBoss) $370 (iBusBoss)

Partnership Understanding of Virtual Learning Opportunities Conceptual Agreement with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08, Extended Campus effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to provide a variety of online and cyber learning options for the district. 
Cost varies by status and grade level 

IU13 Consortium Participation Agreement with Microsoft/Volume Licensing for Enrollment for Education Solutions effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2029  Annual Fee:  $30,303

Contract with Appalachia IU8 for Edgenuity Software effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 for cyber courses for HASD Cyber Academy students Cost: Varies
 
Contract with Link Computer Corporation effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 for Scale Computing Cost: $189,810
 
Letter of Amendment with Leader Services, Inc. effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 for Special Education and Gifted IEP software, Special Education Child Count software and Section 504 software IEPWriter: $8,804; Children Count: $2,250; Section 504: $1,159
 
Healthcare Staffing Agreement with ADARA Healthcare Staffing effective Jun 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for temporary and permanent placement of healthcare personnel, including, but not limited to nursing personnel Cost: RN-$40/hr.; LPN-$35/hr.
 
Behavioral Services Agreement with Blair Family Solutions, LLC. effective July 12, 2021 through June 30, 2025 for emotional/mental health services for Senior High Students Cost: $30.43/hr, 35.5 hrs/wk for up to 180 student school days. 

Contract with Music Theatre International effective May 7, 2024 through February 16, 2025 for the elementary production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Jr. Cost: $1,454 (paid out of HACT funds)
 
Affiliation Agreement with Millersville University effective June 19, 2024 through June 18, 2029 for practicum experience No Cost
 
Cooperative Agreement with Saint Francis University effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for the College in High School program No Cost (student/parent paid)
 
Contract with Scenario Learning, LLC., d/b/a Vector Solutions, effective July 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 for Vector Training Platforms for staff Cost: $5,911.952
 
Field Placement Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University (GCU), effective June 4, 2024 through June 4, 2027 to establish terms and conditions for candidates to participate in College of Education Practicum/Field Experience, Student Teacher, Educational Administration internships, or College of Humanities and Social Sciences School Counseling Practicum/Internships at schools in the district. No Cost

Service Agreement with Blair Family Solutions, LLC. effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for coordination of services in the development, design, implementation and evaluation of contracted services No Cost

Contract with Powerschool Group, LLC. effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for Chalk Curriculum Writing and Storage Software Cost: $12,840
 
Contract with Smart Futures effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for a district license to provide educator with a K-12 career planning and portfolio platform Cost: $6,600
 
Memorandum of Understanding with Frostburg State University effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 for internship, student teacher and practicum hours participation No Cost

Sanction Screening and Validation Service Agreement with OIG Compliance Now, LLC. effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for compliance checks as required by medical access billing Cost: $1,000

Contract with Nexus Therapy effective August 19, 2024 through May 30, 2025 for speech therapy services Cost: $88/hr. up to 1hr day; 2hrs/week per student 

Letter of Agreement with Blair Family Solutions effective July 1, 2024 through May 30,2025 for the CSBBH Program (Community and School Based Behavioral Health) for students that need services at Charles W. Longer Elementary School, Frankstown Elementary School and Junior High. No Cost

5. Insurances for 2024-2025

Per Board Policies 811-Bonding, 812-Property Insurance, and 813-Other Insurances, the board is being asked to approve the following 2024-2025 insurance policies:

General Property/Liability $182,179 
School Board Liability Errors & Omissions $6,987
Commercial Umbrella $18,641
Commercial Automobile $9,626
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 $148,725
Other Insurance: $14,372

6. Fringe Benefits for 2024-2025

The district is required annually to approve all fringe benefit rates as determined by contractual agreements.

7. Capital Reserve Project

2024-2025 Capital Reserve Project 
Repair leak in water jacket on boiler #3 at the Junior High School.
Cost: $8,900

8. Authorization for the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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.

9. Authorization for the Administration to apply for 2024-2025 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2024-2025 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2024-2025 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2024-2025 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.

10. Donations

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

Jacqueline Coffin:  Donation of a Baron Von Steuben book to the Junior High Library: $16.50 and American History: Beginnings to 1877: $51.50
Stuckey Subaru: Donation for the FBLA National Leadership Conference: $1,100.00 

11. 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.

12. Request to Establish New Student Activity Account

Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control:

New Student Activity:  
Art for Wellness - No. 85
Purpose:  To offer Junior High students the opportunity to manage stress through artmaking.

13. Student Activity Fundraisers for 2024-2025

Per Board Policy 229, District Fund Raising:
Approve 2024-2025 Student Activity fundraisers for 47 separate Student Activities district-wide.
Expected net proceeds across all groups is $59,099 and will be used for student enrichment.

14. Athletic Ticket Prices for 2024-2025
Administration is recommending approval of the 2024-2025 athletic ticket prices.
2024-25
ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES

15. Fall 2024 Sports Schedule
Administration is recommending approval of the 2024-2025 Fall Sports Schedule.

2024-2025
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

E. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel

1. Annual Report to the Board

2. Textbook Adoptions

Per Board Policy 108, Adoption of Textbooks, the following textbook will be on display from June 19, 2024 to July 17, 2024 at the administrative office and will be voted upon the July 17, 2024 Voting Meeting:

Proposed Textbook Adoptions:
Course:  Multimedia - 9th Grade
Title: Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Learn-By-Doing
Publisher: B.E. Publishing
Copyright:2023
Cost: $2,935.35

3. Curriculum Updates

Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum maps for Board approval. These map swill 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.

Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following curriculum maps for final board approval:

Foundations of Math 7
Foundations of Math 8
File Attachments
Foundations of Math 7.pdf (154 KB)
Foundations of Math 8.pdf (165 KB)
Administrative File Attachments
Foundations of Math 7.pdf (154 KB)
Foundations of Math 8.pdf (165 KB)

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

NO    REASON    NAME    POSITION    BLDG.    EFFECTIVE DATE    SALARY/STEP
1    Approve Hire    Mandy Ellis    "Confidential Secretary-Human Resources 
(CSFADMHRSE02)"    Admin    Effective July 1, 2024    $20.95 per hour (24/25 rate)
2    Eliminate Position        Security Greeter (PSASHSSGRE02)    SH    End of 23/24 SY    
3    Eliminate Position        Security Greeter (PSASHSSGRE01)    SH    End of 23/24 SY    
4    Approve Hire    Nicholas McElhinney    3rd Grade Teacher (TCHFOT05GR04)    FOT    24/25 SY    Step 13 M, $51,655
5    Approve Hire    Sydney Sidehamer    5th Grade Teacher (TCHFKS05GR01)    FKS    24/25 SY    Step 14 B, $48,855
6    Approve Hire    Taylor Miller    Guidance (TCHFKSGUID01)    FKS    24/25 SY    Step 13 M, $51,655
7    Approve    Jenn Buffone    ESY Teacher    SH    7/9/2024    $28.00/Hour; up to 35 hours
8    Approve    Olivia Passanita    ESY Teacher    FKS    7/9/2024    $28.00/Hour; up to 35 hours
9    Approve    Erin Yeager    ESY Teacher    FKS    7/9/2024    $28.00/Hour; up to 35 hours
10    Approve    Tara Bondi    Homebound Teacher        5/8/2024    Up to five hours per week; $27.00/Hour
11    Approve Extra Days    Megan Schneider    Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days    CWL    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 3 days at per diem
12    Approve Extra Days    Kyle Brown    Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days    FOT    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 3 days at per diem
13    Approve Extra Days    Taylor Miller    Elementary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days    FKS    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 3 days at per diem
14    Approve Extra Days    Keely Jones    Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
15    Approve Extra Days    Kathleen Gracey    Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
16    Approve Extra Days    Christina Neri    Secondary Guidance Counselor -Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
17    Approve Extra Days    David Herncane     Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days    SH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
18    Approve Extra Days    Hully Hoover     Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days    SH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
19    Approve Extra Days    Kimberly Hutsky    Secondary Guidance Counselor - Summer Days    SH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 5 days at per diem
20    Approve Extra Days    Kristie Holtz    Special Education Coordinator - Extra Days    Dist.    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 3 days at per diem
21    Approve Extra Days    Hannah Hughes    School Psychologist - Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 9 days at per diem
22    Approve Extra Days    Morgan Dutrow    School Psychologist - Summer Days    Dist./JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 9 days at per diem
23    Approve Extra Days    Debra Springer    School Psychologist - Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 9 days at per diem
24    Approve Extra Days    Adam Mathias    Dean of Students - Summer Days    SH    Effective 24/25 School Year    Up to 8 days at per diem
25    Approve Extra Days    Michael Harris    Dean of Students - Summer Days    JH    Effective 24/25 School Year     Up to 5 days per diem
26    Approve Tenure    James Shiring    Math Teacher    SH    End of 23/24 SY    
27    Approve Tenure    Kimberly Pope    French Teacher    JH/SH    End of 23/24 SY    
28    Approve Tenure    Deanna Herb    Music Teacher    JH    End of 23/24 SY    
29    Resign    Steven Ketcham    Girls Assistant Basketball Coach    JH    6/5/2024    
30    Eliminate Position        Schedule C - Equipment Manager    Dist.    End of 23/24 SY    
31    Approve Hire    Lindsey Detwiler    FBLA 50% split    SH    24/25 SY    50% split of $1,147.27 for 24/25 per Schedule C
32    Approve    Schedule C Incumbent Advisors    See attached listing    Dist.    24/25 SY    
33    Approve    Schedule D Incumbent Coaches    See attached listing    Dist.    24/25 SY    
34    Resign    Emma Rubritz    Head Swim Coach    Dist.    End of 23/24 SY    
35    Approve    Miscellaneous Pay Rates     Support Staff Substitutes-Secretary, Paraprofessional, Special Ed. Paraprofessional, and Cafeteria    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    $10.25 per hour
36    Approve    Miscellaneous Pay Rates     Custodian Substitutes, Food Service Driver    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    $12.00 per hour
37    Approve Pay    Charles Chaney    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$23.99 per hour; Lead Position 
(2.5% increase)"
38    Approve Pay    Kenneth Durbin    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$22.83 per hour
 (2.5% Increase)"
39    Approve Pay    Michael Eppolito    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$22.83 per hour
 (2.5% Increase)"
40    Approve Pay    Michael McAndrew    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$22.83 per hour
 (2.5% Increase)"
41    Approve Pay    Kenneth Benton    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$22.83 per hour
 (2.5% Increase)"
42    Approve Pay    Rodney Chism    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$21.82 per hour 
(2.5% Increase)"
43    Approve Pay    Lynn Smith    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$21.82 per hour 
(2.5% Increase)"
44    Approve Pay    Marlon Wilson    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$21.82 per hour 
(2.5% Increase)"
45    Approve Pay    John Brown    Miscellaneous Pay Rate; School Resource Professional    Dist.    Effective 7/1/2024    "$21.82 per hour 
(2.5% Increase)"
46    Approve Pay    Colleen Moore    Health Room Assistant    Float    Effective 24/25 School Year    "$25.62 per hour 
(2.5% increase)"
47    Approve Pay    Claire Bailey    Health Room Assistant    FOT    Effective 24/25 School Year    "$25.62 per hour 
(2.5% increase)"
48    Approve Pay    Jessica Sylvester    Health Room Assistant    CWL    Effective 24/25 School Year    "$25.62 per hour 
(2.5% increase)"
49    Resign    Ashley Bowmaster-Gallace    Main Office Secretary (SEFJHSSECY03)    JH    Effective 6/21/24    
50    Approve Hire    Lisa Galioto    Secretary - Foundation and Grants    Admin    TBD    $19.02 per hour (24/25 Rate); less $1.50 New hire = $17.52 per hour; Class 1, Group A; 12 month position
51    Approve Hire    Kimberly Gildea    From Main Office Secretary (SECFKSSECY01) to Main Office Secretary (SECCWLSECY01)    CWL    24/25 SY    Class 2, Group A
52    Approve    Valerie Miles    ESY Paraprofessional    SH    7/9/2024    24/25 Hourly Rate
53    Approve    Sharon Kratzer    ESY Paraprofessional    SH    7/9/2024    24/25 Hourly Rate
54    Approve    Jerry Harlow    ESY Paraprofessional    FKS    7/9/2024    24/25 Hourly Rate
55    Approve    Matt Martynuska    ESY Paraprofessional    FKS    7/9/2024    24/25 Hourly Rate
56    Approve    Devin Lopez    South Hills School of Business and Technology - Internship    Dist.    June - September 2024, 180 hours    
57    Create New Position        Full Time Day to Day Substitute    SH    24/25 School Year Only    Daily substitute rate
58    Create New Position        Full Time Day to Day Substitute    JH    24/25 School Year Only    Daily substitute rate
59    Create New Position        Full Time Day to Day Substitute    FKS    24/25 School Year Only    Daily substitute rate
60    Create New Position        Full Time Day to Day Substitute    CWL    24/25 School Year Only    Daily substitute rate
61    Create New Position        Full Time Day to Day Substitute    FOT    24/25 School Year Only    Daily substitute rate
62    Approve Hire    Kimberly McMaster    Substitute Food Service, Substitute Secretary    Dist.        
63    Information Only    Jennifer Buffone    Transfer from Special Education (TCHSHSSPEC09) to Special Education (new position)    Dist.    24/25 SY

F. President's Report / Ms. Bilek

1. First 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

2. Assistant Board Secretary

Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Ben Caldwell, to serve as Assistant Board Secretary, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

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.