November 15, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 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
Recognitions
Fall Sports:
District 6 Class AAA Girls Team Tennis Champions
District 6 Class AAA Boys Soccer Champions
District 6 Class AAAAA Football Champions
District 6 AAA Girls Doubles Tennis - Megan Ferris / Crosby Denis
District 6 Class AAA Girls Golf Champion - Crosby Denis
PIAA Qualifier in Boys Golf - Isaac Miller
PIAA Qualifier in Girls Cross Country - Addison Smith
Outgoing Board Members:
Lonna Frye
Nicole Hartman
Emanuel Nichols
Doug Stephens
Student Representative Reports
Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:
Senior Representatives: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott
Junior Representative: Jefferson McCoy
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.
Committee Report
Committee Chair, Doug Stephens, will present a report of the September 13, 2023 Physical Plant Committee.
Committee Chair, Jennifer Costanza, will present a report of the October 18, 2023 Curriculum Committee.
Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
Announcements
The board met Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in the Senior High Library at 6:15p.m for discussion of Superintendent candidates, and in executive session Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5:30 in the Senior High Library for personnel and Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior High Guidance Career Conference Room for personnel.
December Meetings:
- December 6, 2023
Committee of the Whole - Finance
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00p.m.
- December 6,Reorganization and COW/Voting
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00p.m.
- December 13, 2023
Special Voting *If Needed
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00p.m.
All board meeting agendas are available in detail 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, the following minutes are presented for approval:
October 18, 2023 - Curriculum Committee
October 18, 2023 - Committee of the Whole/Voting
Business Office - Financial Reports for October, 2023
Treasurer's Reports
OCTOBER 31, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$4,844,644.42 Receipts
$3,753,468.77 Total Disbursements
$23,277,794.30 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$208.10 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$51,674.59 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$99,190.26 Total Receipts
$198,182.42 Total Disbursements
$888,180.76 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$36,890.56 Total Receipts
$47,389.15 Total Disbursements
$84,506.60 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,053.50 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$250,228.09 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$30,310.60 Total Receipts
$30,286.19 Total Disbursements
$5,221.10 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$1,940,737.46 Total Receipts
$1,990,146.38 Total Disbursements
$40,930.33 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$6,020.14 Total Receipts
$6,960.67 Total Disbursements
$ 30,655.34 Ledger Balance
List of Payments
Application and Certificate for Payment - McClure Company: $857,727
OCTOBER 31, 2023 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$608.44 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 169945-169946)
$1,879,223.84 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 169947-170239)
$1,879,832.28 Total Payments
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$103,858.91 Total Payments (Check numbers 23715-23724)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$ 5,792.52 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check number 24012)
$ 41,596.63 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 24013-24029)
$ 47,389.15 Total Payments
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$-0- Total Payments (Check number)
PAYROLL FUND
$75,562.35 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 262817-262837)
$1,914,584.03 ACH Disbursements
$1,990,146.38 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$6,960.67 Total Payments (Check numbers 1187-1196)
TRUST FUND
$-0- Total Payments (Check number)
2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,675,371 Total Invested with 24 Financial Institutions
$1,207,383 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
YTD Expenditures/Revenues
2023-2024 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
$30,600,463.73 Revenues
$14,476,532.96 Expenditures
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$8,938.67 Revenues
$170,801.74 Expenditures
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$525,742.59 Revenues
$452,118.56 Expenditures
TRUST FUND
$824.55 Revenues
$0.00 Expenditures
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$20,414.23 Revenues
$30,269.60 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 for October, 2023
2023-2024 BUDGET TRANSFERS
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 13, 2023 - NOVEMBER 13, 2023
$61,765 - General Fund
Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings & 818 Contracted Services, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Parent Agreement with Joanna McCarty to assume student transportation responsibility and liability effective the 2023-2024 school year Cost: Current IRS mileage rate reimbursement
Contract with Roxanne P. Oswald effective November 15, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for Advanced IEP Review/Training Cost: $1,500
Contract with Renaissance Learning effective November 15, 2023 through May 31, 2024 to provide educational software solutions and learning analytics to K-12 schools and districts. No Cost
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs effective November 15, 2023 through March 26, 2024 for the Foot of Ten Book Fair March 18, 2024 through March 25, 2024 Cost: No District Cost
Federal Program Budget Adjustment:
2023-2024 Budget:
2022-2023 Title I Increase: $16,715.00
2023-2024 IDEA Increase: $41,609.00
2023-2024 IDEA SEC 619 Increase: $1,315.00
3. Collection Fees Charged to Municipalities for 2024
The following 2024 fees will be charged to the municipalities for the collection of the following taxes:
Per Capita: $.55/bill
Collection Fees Charged by Blair County Tax Collection Bureau effective January 1, 2024
The following 2024 fees will be paid to the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau for taxes collected on the District's behalf:
Current & Delinquent Earned Income / Net Profit: 3%
Flat Rate Occupation Tax effective January 1, 2024: 3%
(Tax Exempt if income is less than $1,500)
Request to Establish New Student Activity Accounts
Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control:
New Student Activity: Senior High Game Club - No. 76
Purpose: To give students a place to play table top, board and card games after school.
New Student Activity: JH Art Club - No. 67
Purpose: The club is open to all JH students. Students will create personal and collaborative works of art in order to promote creativity and build community in the school.
New Student Activity: P.A.L.S. (Positive, Attentive, Loyal, Supportive), Senior High - No. 90
Purpose: To create fun and lasting friendships between general education and special education students. Additionally, to create a more accepting and inclusive environment.
New Student Activity: Club Econ, Senior High - No. 95
Purpose: To give students the opportunity to engage in business transactions as a way to demonstrate economic principles.
6. Student Activity Fundraisers
Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising, the following fundraisers are presented for approval:
Junior High Art Club - 67
Candy / Hoagie Sale
Winter, 2023
Expected Profit: $300
Game Changer, Senior High - 58
Bake Sales, Tournaments (Star Wars, Cornhole and Ultimate Frisbee), Restaurant Spirit Nights
2023-2024
Expected Profit: $1,250
7. Close Student Activity Account
Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following student activity account is being recommended to be closed:
HBA (Hollidaysburg Bass Anglers) - No. 87
8. 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.
Superintendent's Report / Mr. McLaurin
New Course Proposals / Course Name Change
New Course Proposal:
Earth Science
Bacteriology
Course Name Change:
New Name: Earth Studies
Previous Name: Earth Science
Winter Sports Master Field Trip List
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 administration requests authorization for the Superintendent to approve additional trips as needed throughout the 2023-2024 school year resulting from advancement in PIAA school sponsored sports playoffs.
Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
NO REASON NAME POSITION BLDG. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY/STEP ACTION COMMENTS
1 Approve Hire Katelyn Prosser "Director of Special Education
(ADMADMSPEC01)" Dist. Upon release from current employer $95,000, 23/24 rate Non-bargaining Action To replace Laura Koehle
2 Resign Jill Furry Health Room Assistant (HRAFOTHLTH01) FOT 1/1/2024 Non-bargaining Action
3 Approve Hire Claire Bailey Health Room Assistant (HRACWLHLTH01) CWL TBD 6.5 Hours per day; 180 days per year; $21.26 per hour (23/24 rate) Non-bargaining Action to replace Karen Nihart, resigned
4 Resign Shannon Hill Elementary Teacher (TCHFKS01GR01) FKS 10/31/2023 Teaching Staff Action
5 Resign Samantha McDowell Special Education Teacher (TCHJHSSPEC02) JH 12/22/2023 Teaching Staff Action 60 days is 12/25/23
6 Resign Eden Taddei Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher and Guest Substitute Teacher FKS 11/3/2023 Teaching Staff Action to replace Maren Cheslock
7 Approve Greta Swope Full year Long-Term Substitute; 1st Grade FKS Extend from 11/1/23 to end 23/24 school year (full year LTS) $43,200 for 23/24 SY Teaching Staff Action Shannon Hill not returning
8 Approve Susan McFarland Long-Term Substitute; Special Education Teacher FKS 11/6/2023 To approx. 3/1/2024 $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 to replace Eden Taddei who was replacing Maren Cheslock
9 Approve Natasha Peters Long-Term Substitute for the Full-time Day to Day Substitute Teacher FKS 11/8/2023 to approx. 3/1/2024 $120 per day Teaching Staff Action to replace Susan McFarland, transfer to LTS
10 Approve Alison Sawyer Long-Term Substitute for the Full-time Day to Day Substitute Teacher CWL 10/31/2023 to 12/20/2023 $120 per day Teaching Staff Action to replace Lori McCoy, LTS
11 Approve Jenna Cheslock Long-Term Substitute for the Full Time Day to Day Substitute FOT 11/16/23 through end of 23/24 SY $120 per day Teaching Staff Action To replace Greta Swope, move to FKS
12 Approve Amy Dobbins After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) JH "Retroactive to 9/1/23
2023/2024 SY" 40 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
13 Approve Clayton McVicker After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) JH "Retroactive to 9/1/23
2023/2024 SY" 40 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
14 Approve Nicole Stouffer After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) JH "Retroactive to 9/1/23
2023/2024 SY" 40 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
15 Approve Robert Valeria After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) JH "Retroactive to 9/1/23
2023/2024 SY" 40 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
16 Approve Elizabeth Sagaities Portrait of a Golden Tiger CWL Retroactive to 8/8/23 4 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
17 Approve David Herncane C & I - PSAT Coordinator SH Retroactive 10/16/23 up to 6 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
18 Approve Rachel Black SAT Prep Instructor -English SH 1/6/2024-3/2/2024 Up to 32 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
19 Approve Susan Cyran SAT Prep Instructor - Math SH 1/6/2024-3/2/2024 Up to 32 hours at $27/hr. Teaching Staff Action
20 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME with regards to Custodian probation and insurance for new hires Dist. 11/15/2023 Support Staff Action Agreement Separately uploaded
21 Resign Brenda Smith Graham Special Education Paraprofessional (ADPSEDPARA35) FOT 11/1/2023 Support Staff Action had been out on WC leave
22 Approve Angela Curry Transfer from 3 Hour Food Service Worker at FKS (FSPFKSFSWK01) to 3.5 Hour Food Service Worker at FKS (FSPFKSFSWK04) FKS 1/3/2024 no change in hourly rate Support Staff Action to replace Amber Lynch, transfer
23 Approve Hire Janelle Eichenlaub 3 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPCWLFSWK05) at C.W. Longer CWL TBD $15.26 per hour Support Staff Action to replace Tessie Coppersmith, transfer
24 Resign Timothy Keech 8th Grade Football Assistant Dist. end of the 23/24 season Schedule D Action
25 Approve Hire Baron Leonard Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach SH 23/24 SY $2,797.07 per Schedule D Schedule D Action
26 Approve Adam Walstrom Junior Class Advisor SH 23/24 SY $1200 Stipend Schedule C Action
27 Approve Maureen Letcher Junior Class Advisor SH 23/24 SY $1200 Stipend Schedule C Action
28 Approve Hire Edward Wegrzyn Fullington Bus Driver Dist. 10/25/2023 Bus Driver Action
29 Approve Hire William Waksmonski Fullington Bus Driver Dist. 11/8/2023 Bus Driver Action
30 Approve Hire Jason Hoppel Fullington Bus Driver Substitute Dist. 10/25/2023 Bus Driver Action
31 Approve Hire Frank Scheirer Fullington Bus Driver Substitute Dist. 10/25/2023 Bus Driver Action
32 Approve Carter Schultz Fall Game Worker Dist. 8/18/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
33 Approve Scott Finochio Fall Game Worker Dist. 8/18/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
34 Approve Joy Finochio Fall Game Worker Dist. 8/18/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
35 Approve Eric Ulery Fall Game Worker Dist. 8/18/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
36 Approve Aaron Miller Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
37 Approve Cindy Storm Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
38 Approve David Frazier Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
39 Approve David Schmelzlen Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
40 Approve David Soellner Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
41 Approve Dean Adams Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
42 Approve Deborah Faith Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
43 Approve Don Tantius Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
44 Approve Elaine Adams Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
45 Approve Jill Hileman Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
46 Approve Jon Szynal Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
47 Approve Joy Finochio Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
48 Approve Kathy Mathias Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
49 Approve Lee Baird Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
50 Approve Loren Hershberger Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
51 Approve Pete Long Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
52 Approve Phil Weichel Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
53 Approve RJ Albarano Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
54 Approve Randy Dodson Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
55 Approve Scott Finochio Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
56 Approve Susan Cyran Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
57 Approve Terri Armstrong Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
58 Approve Vince Farabaugh Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
59 Approve Will Fitzgerald Winter Game Worker Dist. 11/25/2023 Per 2023/2024 Game Worker Rates Game Worker Action
60 Approve Karen Nihart Substitute Nurse Dist. 10/31/2023 $120 per day Substitute Action
61 Approve Daniel Mickel Substitute Custodian Dist. 11/16/2023 $12.00 per hour Substitute Action
62 Approve Ryan Brantner "Substitute Teacher
(IU8 Referral)" Dist. 11/16/2023 $120 per day Substitute Action
63 Approve Richard Ahlert "Substitute Teacher
(IU8 Referral)" Dist. 11/16/2023 $120 per day Substitute Action
64 Approve Tessa Swander Substitute Secretary/Office Paraprofessional Dist. 11/16/2023 $10.25 per hour Substitute Action
65 Resign Elizabeth Nottingham Substitute Teacher Dist.. 10/25/2023 Substitute Action verbal resignation
66 Approve Michael Malis "Student Teacher - PSU
(Andy Aiken)" FOT 1/8/24-3/1/24 Volunteer Action
67 Approve Taylor Fite "Student Teacher - PSU
(Kelli Vent)" FKS 1/8/24 - 3/1/24 Volunteer Action
68 Approve Carlene Stumpo "Student Teacher - PSU
(Terry Hartman)" SH 1/8/24-3/1/24 Volunteer Action
69 Approve Erin Gieg Volunteer-Parent CWL 10/18/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
70 Approve Jessica Burgmeier Volunteer-Parent FKS 10/18/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
71 Approve Katrina Pipetti Volunteer-Parent FOT 10/24/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
72 Approve Lindsey Lilienthal Volunteer-Parent CWL 10/24/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
73 Approve Susie Gutshall Volunteer CWL 10/26/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
74 Approve Holly Dick Volunteer-Parent FOT 11/1/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
75 Approve Julie Sheetz Volunteer-Parent FKS 11/8/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
76 Approve Stephanie Montgomery Volunteer-Parent JH 11/8/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
77 Approve Wilma (Kay) Welch Volunteer-Parent CWL 11/8/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
78 Approve Garidan Bridenbaugh Volunteer-Athletics JH 11/9/2023 N/A Volunteer Action wrestling
79 Approve Lauren Wagner Volunteer-Parent FKS 11/14/2023 N/A Volunteer Action
80 Remove Mary Sabatino Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- expired clearances
81 Remove Kathy Weibley Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- expired clearances
82 Remove Ellen Owen Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- expired clearances
83 Remove Cynthia Szynal Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- expired clearances
84 Remove Carol Westley Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- student graduated
85 Remove Jean Yingling Volunteer-Parent SH 10/17/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- no longer residing in district
86 Remove Leighann Semelsberger Volunteer-Parent SH 10/18/2023 Volunteer Action remove per Tina Beatty- expired clearances
87 Remove David Weimer Volunteer-Parent SH 11/18/2023 Volunteer Action Remove per Tina Beatty- no longer volunteering
88 Information Only Deborah Faith OFFICIAL START DATE (Foundation Dir/Grant Admin) Dist. 11/6/2023 Information Only
89 Information Only Nicolette Hoover "OFFICIAL START DATE
(2.5 Hour Food Service Worker)" SH 10/25/2023 Information Only
90 Information Only Olivia Passanita "OFFICIAL START DATE
(Special Education Teacher)" SH 11/20/2023 Information Only
91 Information Only Beth Mervine "OFFICIAL START DATE
(Food Service Worker)" FOT 11/6/2023 Information Only
President's Report / Dr. Sommer
Addendum to Motion to Acting Superintendent's Agreement
Motion to amend the motion previously passed to appoint Darren McLaurin as Acting Superintendent at a rate of $550.00 per day effective October 30, 2023 through October 29, 2024 or until the District hires a new Superintendent, whichever occurs first. This is a change in the termination date from October 30, 2024 to October 29, 2024.
Appointment: Assistant Board Secretary
Per Board Policy 005, Organization:
Appointment of Ben Caldwell, to serve as Assistant Board Secretary, effective November 16, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dawn Summerville.
PSBA Travel Accident Insurance
Basic Coverage is free to all board members.
Coverage begins January 1, 2024Please complete a beneficiary form only if your current beneficiary form need updated/changed. Return completed forms to Linda Conway, Business Office, as soon as possible.
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Insurance Trust is continuing to provide school directors with access to Business Travel Accident (BTA) and optional 24-Hour Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance coverages, issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential). The BTA coverage is available at no-cost to all elected or appointed school directors as PSBA’s way of saying thank you for all the hard work.
Optional AD&D Insurance Coverage
Each school director has the opportunity to purchase a more extensive, optional AD&D insurance plan, which provides coverage for them, their spouse and/or children at an affordable group rate. This Prudential plan covers accidental death or qualifying injuries, no matter where or when the accident occurs, day or night. Please note that this coverage replaces the BTA coverage; it is not a supplement to the complimentary plan.
Annual Premiums for optional 24-Hour AD&D Insurance Coverage
This optional plan provides coverage for the board director at $150,000 and is only $37.80 annually. Additional coverage in the amount of $50,000 for a spouse is just $14.70 annually, and $10,000 worth of coverage for all eligible children costs $5.25 per child annually.
Each school director who elects the optional 24-Hour AD&D Insurance Plan is required to complete the attached enrollment form or click this link - School Board Member Travel Accident Enrollment Form - 24HR Coverage . Otherwise, all school board members are automatically covered with the Business Travel Accident coverage that PSBA provides at no-cost to the school director and no action is required.
All enrollments and payments are due to PSBA Insurance Trust by December 31, 2023. Checks should be made payable to PSBA Insurance Trust and mailed to 400 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. No invoice will be issued for this program.
Should you have any questions or more information, contact Torie Tezik at Torie.Tezik@psba.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE COVERAGE PERIOD?
Coverage runs January 1 – December 31.
IS COVERAGE FREE FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS?
Basic coverage for school directors is included in the school entity’s membership to PSBA. If a school director opts for the 24-hour coverage, the annual cost is $37.80*.
CAN I ENROLL MY SPOUSE AND CHILDREN?
School directors can enroll their spouse and dependent children at an additional cost.
DO I NEED TO RETURN MY BENEFICIARY FORM WITH MY ENROLLMENT FORM?
Beneficiary forms should be kept on file at your district office.
CAN I ENROLL ONLINE?
Yes.
Enrollments for Board Members can be done online using this enrollment form.
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.