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October 16, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Committee of the Whole / Voting - 7:00PM
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

A. Meeting Opening 7:00pm

1. Call to Order / Ms. Bilek

2. Pledge to Flag

3. Roll Call / Mrs. Fiscus

4. 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.

5. Student Representative Reports
Per Board Policy 004.2-Student Representatives to the Board, the following Student Representatives will present reports:
Senior Representatives:   Jefferson McCoy and Madison McLaurin
Junior Representative: Alice Haslam

B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus

1. Announcements
The board met on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00p.m. for personnel.

Meetings for November, 2024:

Athletic Committee
November 13, 2024 - 5:00PM
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Committee of the Whole/Voting
November 13, 2024 - 7:00PM
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA  16648

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.

 2. Minutes
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following minutes are presented for approval:
June 19, 2024 Athletic Committee
June 19, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting
July 17, 2024 Policy Committee
July 17, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting
July 31, 2024 Special Voting
August 14, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting
September 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole/Voting


C. Business Office - Financial Reports for September, 2024

1. Treasurer's Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$10,258,504.15   Receipts
$5,753,623.20   Total Disbursements 
$25,737,651.62   Ledger Balance

TRUST FUND
$197.44 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,523.35 Ledger Balance
 
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$77,902.28 Total Receipts
$158,969.63 Total Disbursements
$970,152.56 Ledger Balance

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$3,931.73 Total Receipts
$5,152.39 Total Disbursements
$69,331.53 Ledger Balance

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,522.79 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$405,079.48 Ledger Balance

HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$33,887.41 Total Receipts
$33,859.77 Total Disbursements
$5,585.68 Ledger Balance

PAYROLL FUND 
$1,938,980.63 Total Receipt
$1,916,182.08 Total Disbursement
$112,126.80 Ledger Balance

SH STUDENT STORE
$7,319.80 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$37,852.90 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND 
$1,874,517.21 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 172389-172469)
$2,005,938.56 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 172298-172580)
$3,880,455.77 Total Payments 

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$ 67,352.84 Total Payments (Check numbers 23896-23909)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$359.15 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check number 24170)
$4,793.24 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 24171-24177)
$5,152.39 Total Payments

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check numbers)

PAYROLL FUND
$41,984.83 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 263114-263123)
$1,874,197.25 ACH Disbursements
$1,916,182.08 Total Payments 

SH SCHOOL STORE
$0 Total Payments (Check numbers)

TRUST FUND 
$0 Total Payments (Check numbers)

3. FY Projection

4. Investment Portfolio

2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,923,256 Total Invested with 22 Financial Institutions
$1,263,332 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds

5. YTD Expenditures/Revenues

2024-2025 YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES & EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND 
$26,813,535.28 Revenues
$8,521,884.97 Expenditures

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$7,089.13 Revenues
$0.00 Expenditures

FOOD SERVICE FUND
$307,647.33 Revenues
$233,536.07 Expenditures

TRUST FUND
$646.68 Revenues
$0.00 Expenditures

SENIOR HIGH STUDENT STORE
$8,144.48 Revenues
$844.18 Expenditures

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
Net Balances are reflected in each Student Activity Account

PAYROLL FUND
Revenues & Expenses Net to Zero other than Interest Income


D. Business Office
1. Contracts

Per Board Policy 006 Meetings & 818 Contracted Services, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:

Quote from Fireplace, Inc. for Smore for Schools: 15 User Department Software for digital newsletters effective December 12, 2024 through December 11, 2025.  Cost:  $1,890 *This is a quote that will be signed electronically
 
Vaccine Administration Program Agreement with Rite Aid retroactive to September 6, 2024 through February 28, 2025 to provide immunizations with flu vaccine to eligible employees at an on-site clinic located at the Junior High. Cost: $100/hr. staffing fee per pharmacist per location that does not provide twenty (20) immunizations per hour during clinic hours 

Contract with Rise Against Hunger effective January 26, 2025 to purchase 10,152 meals to be packed /donated to children/families in need. No Cost (Approximately $4,200 for meals to be raised through fundraising)

Contract with Vector Solutions for Scenario Learning effective October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025 to provide vector training platforms for Blair County Christian staff Cost: No Cost (Paid out of Title II Federal Funds)

Rental Agreement with The Casino for the 2025 Senior Prom, Friday, May 23, 2025. Total rental fee $9,000 (includes $1,000 security deposit); additional food costs dependent on attendance, 20% gratuity on subtotal. 

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Wrestling with Bishop Guilfoyle High School for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Revenue: $200/student 

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Wrestling with Bishop Guilfoyle Junior High School for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Revenue: $200/student
 
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Cross Country with Bishop Guilfoyle High School for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Revenue: $200/student
 
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Sponsorship of Cross Country with Bishop Guilfoyle Junior High School for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Revenue: $200/student
Agreement with Soar for Life effective October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for behavioral health individual student consultation, evaluation of students in the classroom, teacher consultation for classroom assistance and education of staff regarding specific behavioral health issues and interventions. No Cost for the first 5 hours/month.  After 5 hours, costs covered under PCCD Grant Funds
 
Letter of Agreement with Simply Speech Therapy, LLC. effective October 21, 2024 through May 30, 2025 (or until HASD hires a speech therapist) for speech therapy services for JH/SH students Cost: Direct service: 12hrs/wk. at $90/hr. - Indirect Service: 4hrs/wk. at $90/hr. (22.50/15 min)
 
Service Agreement with Honeycomb ABA Therapy effective 10/10/2024 through 10/10/2025 for Applied Behavior Analysis services and supports to students with special needs No Cost
 
Contract with Nexus Therapy effective November 5, 2024 through May 30, 2025 for speech therapy services Cost: $88/hr. up to 6.5hrs/day; up to 32.5hrs/week
 
Engagement Letter with Education Framework, Inc. effective October 21, 2024 through October 20, 2025 for EdPrivacy software Cost: $8,773
 
Parent Agreement to Assume Transportation Responsibility and Liability effective October 17, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Cost: Current IRS Mileage rate reimbursement.

2. Federal Program Budget Adjustment

Federal Program Budget Adjustment:
2024-2025 Budget Increase: 2021-2022 ARP Homeless Grant: $18,347

3. Donation
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following grant/donation:
Tugboat Grable Grant -Educators in the Field: $20,000
 
4. 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.

5. Fundraisers
Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising, the following fundraisers are presented for approval:

E-Sports Team:  Account No. 51

Hoagie Sale (Fall) Estimated Profit: $1,800
Teacher Dress Down (Fall) Estimated Profit:  $300

Candy Sale (Winter/Holiday) Estimated Profit:  $1,250

Pizza Sale (Winter/Spring) Estimated Profit:  $800

Food Product (Spring) Estimated Profit:  $1,000

Art Club-Foot of Ten: Account No. 68

Art Camps (Spring) Estimated Profit:  $750

Ornament Sale (Holiday) Estimated Profit:  $125

Magnet Sale (Holiday) Estimated Profit:  $90

Family Paint Night (Spring) Estimated Profit:  $900

6. Request to Establish New Student Activities

Per Board Policy 618, Student Activity Fund Control:
New Student Activity:  
814 Bible Study- No. 87
Purpose:  To provide Hollidaysburg Area High School students with the opportunity to meet together and encourage one another through prayer, devotions, and worship.
New Student Activity:
C.A.R.E. (Cancer.Awareness.Research.Education) - No. 98
Purpose: To educate the student body on what cancer is, how cancer is affecting the community and awareness of how cancer can be prevented and treated.

7. Close Student Activity Account

Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following Student Activity account is being recommended to be closed by the advisor due to inactivity:
JH French/Latin Club - No. 82
 
8. Transfer of Closed Student Activity Funds

Per Board Policy 618-Student Activity Fund Control, the following Closed Student Activity balance is being recommended for transfer:

From: JH French/Latin Club - No. 82:  $705.48
To:  SH French Club - No. 91: $705.48

E. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel

1. Annual Plan

The Annual Plan contains goals and anticipated outcomes established by our district leaders for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
2. Anti-Bullying Pledge
The administration recommends that the board approve an Anti-Bullying Tiger Pledge for distribution to students district-wide.

 3. Bus Routes 2024-2025
Per Board Policy 810 Transportation, the Board is being asked to approve the 2024-2025 bus routes.
2024-2025 Maxwell Transportation Routes
2024-2025 Fullington Bus Company Routes


4. Personnel

Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is asked to approve personnel actions.
REASON    NAME    POSITION    BLDG.    EFFECTIVE DATE    SALARY/STEP
Approve Hire    Karen Weise    Senior IT Operations Specialist (new position)    JH    10/17/2024    $58,000 for 24/25 SY, Act 93, Group 2
Approve Hire    James Weyandt    IT Operations Specialist (new position)    JH    10/17/2024    $53,000 for 24/25, Act 93, Group 2
Eliminate Position        Senior Applications and Data Specialist (ADMADMSADS01)    Admin    10/17/2024    
Eliminate Position        Technology Secretary (SEFADMTECH01)    JH    10/17/2024    
Approve Hire    Dana Bettwy    LTS; Elementary Teacher    FKS    Retroactive to 9/26/24 through approximately 10/25/24    $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
Approve Hire    Carol Scarbro    LTS; Adelphoi    Dist    Retroactive from 9/30/2024    $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
Approve Hire    Kristie Cummings    LTS; Art Teacher    HS    January 20, 2025 through approximately May 1, 2025    $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
Approve    Erin Yeager    Supervision of Cyber Student IEPs    JH    24/25 SY    Up to 7 hours per month at $28/hour
Approve    Morgan Dutrow    Special Pay for Special Education Meetings    Dist    Retroactive to 7/11, 7/16 and 7/18/24    Up to 4.5 hours at $28/hour
Approve    Hannah Hughes    Special Pay for Special Education Meetings    Dist    Retroactive to 7/11/24    Up to 2.5 hours at $28/hour
Approve    Debra Springer    Special Pay for Special Education Meetings    Dist    Retroactive to 7/11, 7/12, and 7/26/24    Up to 5.5 hours at $28/hour
Approve    Tammy Stultz    Instruction in the Home services for student A.M.    Dist.    10/21/2024    Up to 5 hours per week at $28 per hour
Approve Hire    Courteney Lingafelt    Head JV Coach/Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball    Dist    10/17/2024    $3,440.29 per Schedule D
Approve Hire    Ryan Adams    8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach    JH    10/17/2024    $1,953.77 per Schedule D
Approve Hire    Kimberly Wertz-Tracy    5.75 Hour Food Service Worker  (FSPJHSFSWK03)    SH    10/17/2024    $15.61/hr
Resign    Christa Houck    5.75 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPSHSFSWK10)    SH    9/27/2024    
Approve Hire    Julie Stitt-Ganz    Special Ed Paraprofessional    JH    TBD    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Approve Hire    Nikkolette Diehl    Special Ed Paraprofessional    FKS    TBD    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Resign    Miriam Foor    Special Ed Paraprofessional    FKS    10/4/2024    
Resign    Savannah Welch    Special Ed Paraprofessional    JH    10/4/2024    
Approve    Valerie Miles    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    Retroactive to 10/5/2024    Up to 3.5 hours at the 2024-2025 rate to assist a special education student at the Homecoming Dance
Approve    Kerri LeCrone    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    Retroactive to 10/5/2024    Up to 3.5 hours at the 2024-2025 rate to assist a special education student at the Homecoming Dance
Approve    Tracy Faduski    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    Retroactive to 10/5/2024    Up to 3.5 hours at the 2024-2025 rate to assist a special education student at the Homecoming Dance
Approve Hire    Timothy Conner    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist    10/17/2024    $120/day
Approve Hire    Kirk Dodson    Substitute Teacher    Dist    10/17/2024    $120/day
Approve Hire    Sharon Clewell    Substitute Teacher    Dist    10/17/2024    $120/Day
Approve    Jennifer Cruse    Secretary/Office Paraprofessional Substitute    CWL    10/17/2024    $10.25/Hour
Approve    Jeremy Tomchick    Guest Sub Teacher    Dist    10/17/2024    $120/day
Delete    Jamie Mauk    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Grace Ransom    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Maria Murphy    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Robert Johnson    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Alyssa Brozenich    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Michele Seeya    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Jennifer Cecca    Substitute    Dist    Retroactive to 8/22/24    
Delete    Ashley Smith    Substitute    Dist    9/18/2024    
Approve Hire    David Heim    Fullington Bus Driver    Dist    Retroactive to 9/27/24    
Approve    Madelyn Kline    Student Teacher Placement With Sherry Desort    FKS    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Tesslyn Helms     Student  Teacher Placement With Ann Franco    FKS    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Kimberly Adams    Student Teacher Placement With Bridgette Donlan    FOT    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Luke Arpino    Pre-Student Teaching Placement With Amy Dodson    SH    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Justin Butler    Pre-Student Teaching Placement With Mike Rawlins    SH    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Scott Lafferty    Pre-Student Teaching Placement With Jordan Griffith    SH    Fall 2024    Volunteer
Approve    Aiden Phillips    Student Teacher Placement With Scott Sheehan     SH    Spring 2025    Volunteer
Approve    Maria Leppert    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 10/4/2024    Volunteer
Approve    Alicia Young    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 10/8/24    Volunteer
Approve    Marc McKillop    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 10/8/24    Volunteer
Approve    Krista McKillop    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 10/8/24    Volunteer
Approve    Jessica Fahri    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 10/8/24    Volunteer
Approve   Cherrise Gerlach    Volunteer    JH    Reotractive to 9/11/24    Volunteer
Approve    Lones Gerlach    Volunteer    JH    Reotractive to 9/11/24    Volunteer
Approve   Jessica Zorger    Volunteer     FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Paige Kiesel    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/26/24    Volunteer
Approve    Amber Lynch    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Tasha Granville    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Alyssa Ritchey    Volunteer    FkS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Jessica Koch    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Eric Novick    Volunteer    SH    Retroactive to 8/22/24    Volunteer
Approve    Krista Hetrick    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Danielle Mock    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Kayla Schmidt    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/12/24    Volunteer
Approve    Kristina McIntire    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive 10/1/24    Volunteer
Approve    Cynthia Schwaderer    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 10/4/24    Volunteer
Approve Stacey Fleck    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 9/16/24    Volunteer
Approve     Kristen Bender    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 9/26/24 through approximately 10/25/24    Volunteer
Approve    Abigail Imler    Volunteer    CWL    Retroactive to 9/10/24    Volunteer
Approve    Stacy Dougherty    Volunteer    CWL    Retroactive to 9/18/24    Volunteer
Approve    Jordyn Conrad    Volunteer    CWL    Retroactive to 10/11/24    Volunteer
Approve    Travis Franey    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 9/24/24    Volunteer
Approve    Amanda Treon    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/24/24    Volunteer
Approve    Alisha Leonard    Volunteer    FKS    Retroactive to 9/24/24    Volunteer
Approve    Amanda Weakland    Volunteer    FOT    Retroactive to 9/18/24    Volunteer
Delete    Tina Collins    Volunteer    SH    9/11/2024    
Information Only    Tracy Boone    Assistant Superintendent    Admin    Official start date: 10/10/2024    $130,000 salary for 24/25, and benefits as outlined in the contract
Information Only    Tracy Boone    Federal Programs Coordinator    Dist    Official start date: 10/10/2024    $5,000.00 
Information Only    Susan Plummer    Special Education Teacher (TCHFOTSPEC03)    FOT    Official end date 10/16/2024    
Information Only    Emilee Hollingsworth    Speech and Language (TCJHSSPCH01) and (TCSHSSPCH01)    JH/SH    Official end date 10/22/2024    
Information Only    Emelia Ondik    Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC04) to Special Education Teacher (TCHFOTSPEC03)    FOT    Official transfer date 10/17/2024    Teacher Salary
Information Only    Eliminate Position    Special Education Teacher CWL/FKS (TCHCWLSPEC04 & TCHFKSSPEC05)    CWL/FKS    Official end date 10/17/2024    
Information Only    Susan McFarland    LTS; Special Education, Learning Support (New Position)    FKS    Official start date 9/23/2024 through end of 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
Information Only    Michael Keefer    2nd Shift Custodian  (CUFJHSCUST04)    JH    Official start date 10/7/2024    $19.63 per hour 24/25 rate ($21.13/hr less $1.50 for new hire) + $200/yr for 2nd shift premium.
Information Only    Anna Engle    Special Education Paraprofessional    SH    Official start date 9/23/2024    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Alexis Coolidge    Special Education Paraprofessional    FKS    Official start date 9/30/2024    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Shawna Taddei    Special Education Paraprofessional    FOT    Official start date 9/30/2024    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Melony Butler    Special Education Paraprofessional    FKS    Official start date 9/27/2024    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Miriam Foor    Special Education Paraprofessional    TBD    Official start date 10/2/2024    $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Tammy Emery    Special Education Paraprofessional CWL to Office Paraprofessional (ADPCWLAIDE01)    CWL    Official transfer date 9/16/2024    Class C 3, $17.11 per hour, 24/25 rate
Information Only    Allan Duman    School Resource Professional - New Position    Dist    Official start date 9/16/2024    $21.82/Hour
Information Only    Emily Greiner    LTS Full time Day to Day Sub    FKS    Official start date 9/23/2024 through end of school year    $120 per day
Information Only    Elizabeth Corey    CORRECTION - Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at CWL to Special Ed Para at JH    JH    8/22/2024    no change
Information Only    Olivia Crum    Special Education Paraprofessional - DECLINED POSITION    JH        $16.52 per hour 24/25 rate ($18.02 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 180 days per year; 6 hours per day
Information Only    Casey Stephens    Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC01)    CWL    Official Start Date 10/14/2024    Step 12 M; $53,455
Information Only    Heather Wasson    Science Teacher (TCHJHSSCIE07)    JH    Official Start Date 09/30/2024    Step 12 M; $53,455
Information Only    Ronda Lamborn    Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at SH to Special Ed Para at JH    JH    Transfer date 10/14/2024    No change
Information Only    Chris Garman    Name Correction            Game Worker
F. President's Report / Ms. Bilek

1. First Reading of Policy

Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policy is presented for approval on a first reading:
Policy 325-AR Dress and Grooming

2. PSBA Travel Accident Insurance
Basic Coverage is free to all board members. 
Coverage begins January 1, 2025.
 
Please complete a beneficiary form only if your current beneficiary form needs 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, 2024. 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.

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.