September 11, 2024
Wednesday, September 11, 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. Moment of Silence - September 11, 2001 Anniversary
5. Public Comment - Personnel
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.
6. Personnel
Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, the board is being asked to approve the Personnel actions.
NO REASON NAME POSITION BLDG. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY/STEP
1 Resign Steve Ketcham Senior Applications and Data Specialist Admin 9/4/2024
2 Approve Hire Tracy Boone Assistant Superintendent Admin TBD $130,000 salary for 24/25, and benefits as outlined in the contract
3 Create Stipend Federal Programs Coordinator Dist 9/12/2024 $5,000.00
4 Approve Hire Tracy Boone Federal Programs Coordinator Dist TBD $5,000.00
5 Resign Susan Plummer Special Education Teacher (TCHFOTSPEC03) FOT TBD
6 Resign Emilee Hollingsworth Speech and Language (TCJHSSPCH01) and (TCSHSSPCH01) JH/SH TBD
7 Approve Transfer Emelia Ondik Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC04) to Special Education Teacher (TCHFOTSPEC03) FOT TBD Teacher Salary
8 Eliminate Position Special Education Teacher CWL/FKS (TCHCWLSPEC04 & TCHFKSSPEC05) CWL/FKS TBD
9 Create New Position Half day Learning Support CWL and Half day Gifted Support JH/SH (New Position) CWL/JH/SH 9/12/2024 Teacher Salary
10 Create New Position Special Education, Learning Support (New Position) FKS 9/12/2024 Teacher Salary
11 Approve Hire Susan McFarland LTS; Special Education, Learning Support (New Position) FKS TBD $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
12 Approve Hire Kristie Cummings LTS; Science JH Retroactive to 8/22/24 $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
13 Resign Sheila Stone LTS; English JH 9/13/2024
14 Approve Hire Nicole Briscoe LTS; English JH 9/16/2024 $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
15 Approve Paula Dull Instruction in the Home services for student A.M. Dist. 24/25 SY Up to 5 hours per week at $28 per hour
16 Approve Leia Fink Special Education Teacher FKS Retroactive to 8/15/24 Up to 3 hours for writing an IEP, at $28/Hour
17 Approve Bryan James Unified Indoor Bocce Coach - SH Aevidum Club SH/JH 2024/2025 SY $500 - Funds paid by Special Olympics
18 Approve Kristie Holtz Unified Indoor Bocce Coach - SH Aevidum Club SH/JH 2024/2025 SY $500 - Funds paid by Special Olympics
19 Approve Derek Trimmer C&I - Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH Retroactive 8/12/24 Up to 3.5 hrs @ $28/hr
20 Remove Elizabeth Sagaities C&I - Elementary Math CWL 24/25 SY Up to 4 hrs @ $28/hr
21 Approve Mattison Shannon C&I Elementary Math CWL 24/25 SY Up to 4 hrs @ $28/hr
22 Retirement Jeff Kunsman Maintenance, Plumber (MAFJHSCUST04) Dist 11/12/2024
23 Approve Transfer Audra Robertson Office Para CWL (ADPCWLAIDE01) to Secretary JH (SECJHSSECY02) JH 9/3/2024 Class 2, Group A
24 Approve Hire Michael Keefer 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFJHSCUST04) JH TBD $19.63 per hour 24/25 rate ($21.13/hr less $1.50 for new hire) + $200/yr for 2nd shift premium.
25 Approve Hire Anna Engle Special Education Paraprofessional SH 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
26 Approve Hire Alexis Coolidge Special Education 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
27 Approve Hire Shawna Taddei Special Education Paraprofessional FOT 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
28 Approve Hire Melony Butler Special Education 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
29 Approve Hire Miriam Foor Special Education Paraprofessional TBD 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
30 Approve Transfer Tammy Emery Special Education Paraprofessional CWL to Office Paraprofessional (ADPCWLAIDE01) CWL TBD Class C 3, $17.11 per hour, 24/25 rate
31 Create New Position School Resource Professional - New Position Dist 9/12/2024 $21.82/Hour
32 Approve Hire Allan Duman School Resource Professional - New Position Dist TBD $21.82/Hour
33 Approve Rate Extracurricular/Student Activities Armed SRP Dist 9/12/2024 $27.45/Hour
34 Approve Hire Ashley Vinglas Substitute Paraprofessional and Substitute Clerical Dist 9/12/2024 $10.25/Hour
35 Approve Hire Dr Stephen Schmidt Guest Substitute Dist 9/16/2024 Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
36 Approve Hire Sarah Collins Full Time Day to Day Substitute FOT Approximately November 8 through end of the school year (one year position) Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
37 Approve Hire Kay Shuma Substitute for Full Time Day to Day Substitute JH 9/16/2024 Regular Substitute Teacher Rate
38 Approve Hire Emily Greiner LTS Full time Day to Day Sub FKS TBD $120 per day
39 Delete Sub Morghan Krug Substitute Teacher Dist 8/26/2024
40 Delete Sub Elizabeth Pryal Substitute Teacher Dist 8/26/2024
41 Delete Sub Emily Altmanshofer Substitute Teacher Dist 8/28/2024
42 Delete Sub Jennifer Loyer Substitute Teacher Dist 9/6/2024
43 Approve Hire Alex Schmoke IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist. 9/12/2024 $120 per day
44 Approve Hire Evann McLucas IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist. 9/12/2024 $120 per day
45 Approve Hire Kevin Longenecker Substitute Custodian Dist 9/12/2024 $12.00 per hour
46 Approve Hire Donald Henry Substitute Custodian Dist 9/12/2024 $12.00 per hour
47 Approve Hire Montana Feathers Fullington Bus Driver Dist Retroactive to 8/22/24
48 Approve Hire Jason Hinkledire Substitute Fullington Bus Driver Dist 9/3/2024
49 Approve Hire Ronald Schachtner Fullington Bus Driver Dist Retroactive to 8/22/24
50 Approve Tracy Faduski Student Teacher Placement with - TBD CWL 9/23/24-11/10/24 Volunteer
51 Approve Myranda Thomas Student Teacher Placement With - Nicole Stouffer JH Fall 24/Spring 25 Volunteer
52 Approve Jessica Bitonti Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
53 Approve Julia Gunsiorowski Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
54 Approve Madison Hall Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
55 Approve Corrien Markus Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
56 Approve Emily Maha Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
57 Approve Alexis Stockton Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
58 Approve Maya Trump Student Teacher - TBD Fall 24 Volunteer
59 Approve Jessica Carper Clinical Hours with Erin Fogal SH 8/26/24 - 12/14/25 Volunteer
60 Approve Jamie Ziegler Volunteer CWL 24/25 SY Volunteer
61 Approve Dominic Franco Volunteer HS 24/25 SY Volunteer
62 Approve Caden Delattre Volunteer HS 24/25 SY volunteer
63 Approve Jenna Beard Volunteer SH 24/25 SY Volunteer
64 Approve Warunee Stiffler Volunteer FKS 24/25 SY Volunteer
65 Approve Jessie Hurkes Volunteer FKS 24/25 SY Volunteer
66 Approve Annie Dively Volunteer FKS 24/25SY Volunteer
67 Approve Danielle Swayne Volunteer CWL 24/25 SY Volunteer
68 Approve Dave Soellner Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
69 Approve Elaine Adams Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
70 Approve Dean Adams Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
71 Approve Sue Nori Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
72 Approve Ron Nori Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
73 Approve Sue Cyran Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
74 Approve Tricia Sidney Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
75 Approve Jen Carney Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
76 Approve Judy Fabian Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
77 Approve Mitzi Stiffler Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
78 Approve Mike Harris Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
79 Approve Scott Finochio Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
80 Approve Joy Finochio Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
81 Approve Aaron Miller Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
82 Approve Jason Clever Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
83 Approve Lee Baird Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
84 Approve Will Fitzgerald Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
85 Approve Randy Dodson Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
86 Approve Scott White Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
87 Approve Don Tantius Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
88 Approve Vinnie Pietrolungo Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
89 Approve Charles Smith Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
90 Approve Jason Sidney Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
91 Approve Adam Mathias Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
92 Approve Jodon Linda Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
93 Approve Jon Szynal Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
94 Approve Deb Faith Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
95 Approve Mitch Johns Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
96 Approve Brock Porter Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
97 Approve Tammy Stultz Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
98 Approve Amber Wiley Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
99 Approve Pauline Wiley Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
100 Approve Justin Garman Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
101 Approve Derek Trimmer Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
102 Approve Christina Neri Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
103 Approve Tracy Lloyd Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
104 Approve Kerri Lecrone Fall Game Worker Dist 24/25 SY Retro to the beginning of the 24/25 SY
105 Information Only Stefanie Dodson Name correction Approved as Stephanie Dodson
106 Information Only Robert Lenhart School Resource Professional (SSPDISSRPS01) Dist OFFICIAL START DATE 8/5/2024 $21.82/Hour
107 Information Only Holly Wertz Fiscal Coordinator Admin OFFICIAL START DATE 9/3/2024 $65,000/Year, Act 93 Administrator
108 Information Only Samantha Cessna-Prugar Full Year LTS; Science Teacher (TCHJHSSCIE04) JH 24/25 SY CORRECTION $43,200 for 24/25 SY, not $43,000
109 Information Only Emma Rice Full Year LTS; Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC09) SH 24/25 SY CORRECTION $43,200 for 24/25 SY, not $43,000
110 Information Only Tammy Emery Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at FOT to Special Ed Para at CWL CWL 8/22/2024 no change
111 Information Only Elizabeth Corey Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at JH to Special Ed Para at SH SH 8/22/2024 no change
112 Information Only Sherry Harker Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at FOT to Special Ed Para at JH JH 8/22/2024 no change
113 Information Only Rebecca Yarnell Transfer -Special Education Paraprofessional at JH to Special Ed Para at SH SH 8/22/2024 no change
114 Information Only Larry Wertz Deceased - Fullington Bus Driver Dist 8/20/2024
7. Public Comment - General
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.
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcements
The board met in executive session Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the Conference Room of the Administration Building at 5:00p.m. for personnel, August 28, 2024 at 5:00p.m. in the Senior High Library for personnel and September 11, 2024 at 6:30p.m. for personnel.
Meetings for October, 2024:
Physical Plant Committee
October 16, 2024 - 5:00PM
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Committee of the Whole/Voting
October 16, 2024 - 7:00PM
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
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.
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for August, 2024
1. Treasurer's Report
AUGUST 31, 2024 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$14,071,568.31 Receipts
$3,845,373.53 Total Disbursements
$21,232,770.67 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$231.76 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$52,325.91 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$53,902.92 Total Receipts
$107,086.05 Total Disbursements
$1,051,219.91 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$879.53 Total Receipts
$1,381.63 Total Disbursements
$70,552.19 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,787.37 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$403,556.69 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$45,861.94 Total Receipts
$45,831.20 Total Disbursements
$5,558.04 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$2,662,990.23 Total Receipts
$2,629,897.61 Total Disbursements
$89,328.25 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$696.90 Total Receipts
$906.81 Total Disbursements
$30,533.10 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
Application and Certificate for Payment #9 - McClure Company: $351,116.80
AUGUST 31, 2024 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$800.00 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check number 172164)
$1,238,022.21 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 172132-172297)
$1,238,822.21 Total Payments
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$26,188.81 Total Payments (Check numbers 23888-23895)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$1,370.59 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check number 24168)
$11.15 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check number 24167)
$1,381.74 Total Payments
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
PAYROLL FUND
$42,146.11 Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Check numbers 263078-263101)
$2,588,983.47 ACH Disbursements
$2,631,129.58 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$906.81 Total Payments (Check numbers 1260-1261)
TRUST FUND
$0 Total Payments (Check number)
3. FY Projections
4. Investment Portfolio
2024-2025 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$6,141,263 Total Invested with 23 Financial Institutions
$1,258,418 Total Invested in 4 Money Market Funds
D. Business Office
1. Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the following contracts/agreements are presented for approval:
Engagement Agreement with The Reschini Group effective the 2024 reporting year to assist in completion of the 2024 IRS reporting requirements for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Cost: Deposit (non-refundable): $500; $6.50 per 1095 Form
Letter of Agreement with Cambria Heights School District effective August 22, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for the education of a Cambria Heights School District student educated in the FKS Autistic Support classroom. Revenue: HASD Daily Tuition Rate as published by PDE.
Legal Services Consultation Agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz, Williams, LLP for The Technology in Education Pool counsel service to give legal advice on technology in education through the Appalachia IU08 effective September 12, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Cost: $630
Service Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC., effective August 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for social worker mental health services in the elementary buildings Cost: $66,344.91
Contract with Peerstar, LLC. effective August 20, 2024 through August 20, 2025 to interact collaboratively to ensure services and interventions are provided to mutual consumers No Cost
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs - Charles W. Longer, Spring Fair effective September 11, 2024 through March 24, 2025 for books and educational products available for purchase by students/parents/staff Cost: Parent/Student/Staff Paid
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs - Junior High - Spring Fair effective September 11, 2024 through March 24, 2025 for books and educational products available for purchase by students/parents/staff Cost: Parent/Student/Staff Paid
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs - Foot of Ten - Spring Fair effective September 11, 2024 through March 24, 2025 for books and educational products available for purchase by students/parents/staff Cost: Parent/Student/Staff Paid
Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs - Frankstown - Spring Fair effective September 11, 2024 through March 24, 2025 for books and educational products available for purchase by students/parents/staff Cost: Parent/Student/Staff Paid
Agreement with Alternative Community Resource Program effective the 2024-2025 school year for referral and communication services to guarantee the most approrpiate continuum of care for the consumer. No Cost
Agreement with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (REVISED) effective 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 for school-age education services Cost per Appendix C
2. Bid Award
The administration recommends the board to approve the following bid award:
2024-2025 Winter/Spring Bid to various vendors in the amount of $16,653.14
3. Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bid
Accept Bid from:
Dylan J. Messner: $75.00
Map No: 08.00-15B.-072.00-000
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 obsolete equipment.
5. Donations
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the administration recommends the board to approve the following donation:
Hollidaysburg Tiger Baseball Boosters:
$700 to prepare the surface for a 60'L x 15'W batting cage for batting practice and pre-game activities
$6,495 to supply and install galvanized chain link fence around batting cage area, connecting to dugout with gate and install batting cage frame
E. Superintendent's Report / Mr. Whitesel
1. Tiger Paws Certified Therapy Dog Program
2. Curriculum Update
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following working draft curriculum maps for Board approval. These maps 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.
Rough Draft - World Geography 7
Rough Draft - Problem Solving 7
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following curriculum maps for final board approval:
Final - SH Bacteriology
Final - Integrated Math 1
Final - Integrated Math 2
3. Recommendation and Adjudication of the Hearing Officer, Terry W. Despoy, Esquire in the case of student, ID#...24
F. President's Report / Ms. Bilek
Subject
1. Second Reading of Policies
Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations the following policies are presented for approval on a second reading:
Policy 249 - Bullying - Cyberbullying - REVISED
Policy 321 - Political Activities - REVISED
Policy 321.1 - Displays and Decor in the School Setting – NEW
2. Appointments: Student Representatives to the Board
Per Board Policy 004.2 Student Representatives to the Board, the board is asked to approve the following Student Representatives to the Board for 2024-2025:
Senior Representatives: Jefferson McCoy and Madison McLaurin
Junior Representative: Alice Haslam
3. Election of 2025 PSBA President and Vice-President
Board Members will be asked to come to vote for the 2025 PSBA President and Vice-President.
PSBA Officer Elections: Slate of Candidates 2025
2025 President-elect (One-Year Term): Sabrina Backer, Franklin School District
2025 Vice-President (One-Year Term): Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District
4. Election of 2025 PSBA Trustees
Board Members will be asked to vote for the 2025 PSBA Trustees.
PSBA Officer Elections: Slate of Candidates 2025
Trustee (terms ends December 31, 2027) - Includes three candidates (three-year term)
Choose up to three candidates for a three-year term:
Nathan G. Mains
Richard Frerichs
William S. LaCoff
G. New Business / Ms. Bilek
H. 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.