September 13, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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 / Dr. Sommer
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: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott
Junior Representative: Jefferson McCoy
B. Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
1. Announcements
The board met in executive session Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the SH Guidance Office for personnel, Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 6:30p.m. for personnel and Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00pm for personnel.
Meetings for October, 2023:
Curriculum Committee
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time: 7:00 p.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 24, 2023 - COW-Budget Discussion
July 12, 2023 COW/Voting
August 2, 2023 Special Voting
August 9, 2023 COW/Voting
C. Business Office - Financial Reports for August, 2023
1. Treasurer's Report
AUGUST 31, 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS
GENERAL FUND
$11,189,667.53 Receipts
$2,893,635.39 Total Disbursements
$14,431,977.86 Ledger Balance
TRUST FUND
$213.27 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$ 51,252.32 Ledger Balance
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$52,660.63 Total Receipts
$60,826.63 Total Disbursements
$1,142,916.11 Ledger Balance
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
$3,200.03 Total Receipts
$2,515.44 Total Disbursements
$66,399.00 Ledger Balance
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$1,737.73 Total Receipts
$0.00 Total Disbursements
$417,604.85 Ledger Balance
HEALTH SAVINGS FUND
$28,535.59 Total Receipts
$28,511.06 Total Disbursements
$5,168.83 Ledger Balance
PAYROLL FUND
$1,753,107.50 Total Receipts
$1,732,018.24 Total Disbursements
$56,120.86 Ledger Balance
SH STUDENT STORE
$2,712.47 Total Receipts
$4,154.49 Total Disbursements
$ 34,706.55 Ledger Balance
2. List of Payments
AUGUST 31, 2023 LIST OF PAYMENTS
GENERAL FUND
$128,082.64 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 169455-169660)
$1,038,837.57 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 169483-169654)
$1,166,920.21 Total Payments
FOOD SERVICE FUND
$821.08 Total Payments (Check numbers 23697-23699)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
$1,935.44 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check numbers 24001-24004)
$580.00 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check number 24005)
$2,515.44 Total Payments
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$ -0-Total Payments (Check number)
PAYROLL FUND
$ 52,859.17 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 262745-262756)
$1,679,159.07 ACH Disbursements
$1,732,018.24 Total Payments
SH SCHOOL STORE
$ 223.52 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Check number 1180)
$3,930.97 Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Check numbers 1177-1179)
$4,154.49 Total Payments
TRUST FUND
$-0-Total Payments (Check number)
3. Investment Portfolio
2023-2024 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$5,643,948 Total Invested with 18 Financial Institutions
$1,197,344 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:
1. Engagement Agreement with The Reschini Group effective the 2023 reporting year to assist in completion of the 2023 IRS reporting requirements for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cost: Deposit (non-refundable): $500; $6.50 per 1095 Form
2. Encore Service Agreement with Spitz, Inc., effective September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 for planetarium maintenance, including phone support, parts, repair and on-site service. Total Cost: $11,295 ($9,295 - service agreement; $2,000 per on-site service visit)
3. Contract with Life Track Services effective September 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025 for graduate exit surveys and surveys 18 months post-graduation Cost: $3,500
4. Contract with Music Theatre International effective July 24, 2023 through September 4, 2023 for Disney's Finding Nemo, Jr. Cost: $988 (paid out of HACT)
5. Contract with Broadway Media effective October 22, 2023 through November 20, 2023 for the SH performance of Anastasia Cost: $850 (paid out of HARP)
6. Contract with Music Theatre International effective August 29, 2023 through October 10, 2023 for the JH performance of Disney's Newsies, Jr. Cost: $1,355 (Paid out of the Junior Theatre student activity fund)
7. Contract with US Foods - Premier Direct Parent Participation and Utilization Rebate Affidavit, effictive July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 Revenue: 1% rebate for qualifying purchases
2. Letter of Intent - PV Solar Project
To proceed with the design study of a photovoltaic solar system project (PV solar project) for the possibility of entering into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
The proposed solar field location is on the Charles W. Longer Elementary School property, but it will be sized to supply electricity to the Senior High, Junior High, Charles W. Longer Elementary, and the Administration Building.
3. 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.
4. Student Activity Fundraisers
Per Board policy, 229 - District Fund Raising, the following fundraisers are presented for approval:
Student Activity Name Fundraiser Timeframe Estimated Profit
SH National Honor Society, #41 Hoagie Sale Spring $400
SH National Honor Society, #41 Bake Shop Bakes Winter $300
SH National Honor Society, #41 Food and Meal Cards Fall $300
SADD - SH, #60 Bedford Candies Winter $300
SADD - SH, #60 Candles Winter $200
SADD - SH, #60 Alto's Market Spring $400
HARP - SH, #61 Winter Concert $2,400 (ticket sales)
HARP - SH, #61 Spring Concert $2,400 (ticket sales)
Key Club - SH, #66 Bedford Candies Spring $300
Key Club - SH, #66 Rise Against Hunger Fall No Profit
Key Club - SH, #66 Safe Trick or Treat Fall $2,000
Key Club - SH, #66 Marianna's Hoagies Fall $400
Key Club - SH, #66 Alto's Market Spring $400
Key Club - SH, #66 Gardner's Candies Winter $500
FOT Art Club, #68 Art Summer Camp (2 Day) $200
FOT Art Club, #68 Art Summer Camp (5 Day) $1,190
SH Orchestra, #84 Holiday Concert $300 (ticket sales)
SH Orchestra, #84 Spring Concert $300 (ticket sales)
5. Donations
Per Board Policy 702, Gifts, Grants and Donations, the board is being asked to approve the following donations:
Remake Learning, with support from The Grable Foundation grant of $25,000 for: Tugboat Grant: Eye of the T.I.G.E.R (Think Imagine Grow Explore Remake)
Western PA Learning 2025 Alliance with support from The Grable Foundation grant of $15,617
An Anonymous Bandman Customer: Yamaha - P105B digital piano $700
FOT PTO: $863.30 for the purchase of a basketball backboard and hoop
FKS PTO: $195 for the purchase of a light fixture to illuminate the flag at the Frankstown Elementary School.
Hollidaysburg Tiger Baseball Boosters: $10,900 for a concrete slab, adjustment of electrical box, backfill edges and seed as needed to build a new outdoor bullpen.
Hollidaysburg Tiger Baseball Boosters: $4,145 for installation of fencing around the bullpen
E. Superintendent's Report / Dr. Gildea
1. Health and Safety Plan - September Update
The School District's Health and Safety Plan will serve as the local guidelines for all instructional and non-instructional school activities.
2. Web-based Resources with Student Accounts
The administration is requesting board approval for the attached web-based resources that require student accounts.
3. PAYS
PAYS is a survey of youth in 6th, 8th, 10th, and/or 12th grades that assesses their behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, violence and other problems. It is provided at no cost to districts. The survey is voluntary, and student responses will remain anonymous and confidential. The survey will be administered electronically in the fall of 2023 with results to be received no later than April 2024.
4. Curriculum Updates
Dr. Palazzi is submitting the following curriculum maps for final board approval:
• Introduction to Civics 9
• CB Probability and Statistics
• Math 10, 11, 12
• Spanish 3
5. Policy Attachment Update
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 Approve MOU MOU with HAEA Sick Leave Bank COVID agreement Dist. Effective 23/24 SY
2 Approve MOU MOU with HAEA -Rate for instruction in the home services for student P.B. Dist. 9/13/2023
3 Resign Amanda Blanchetti Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC06) SH TBD
4 Resign Jennifer Cruse LTS; Grade 1 FKS 8/28/2023
5 Approve Hire Olivia Passanita Special Education Teacher (TCHSHSSPEC06) SH TBD Master's Step 6; $63,905 (23/24 SY)
6 Approve Hire Greta Swope LTS; Grade 1 FKS Retroactive 8/28/23 until 11/1/23 $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
7 Approve Hire Lori McCoy LTS; Grade 2 CWL Approximately 9/21/23 to 12/1/23 $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
8 Approve Hire Gianita Patton LTS; Full Time Day to Day Substitute FOT Retroactive 8/28/23 until 11/1/23 $120 per day
9 Approve Kevin McCloskey C & I - Botany Re-write SH 2023/2024 SY Stipend $400
10 Approve Kevin McCloskey C & I - Biology 2 Re-write SH 2023/2024 SY Stipend $400
11 Approve Grace Onkst C & I Biology Olympiad SH 2023/2024 SY Up to 14 hours at $27 per hour
12 Approve Jessica Patterson i-Ready Math Training Session 1 - ARP ESSER 20% Learning Loss FOT 2023/2024 SY up to 2 hours at $27 per hour
13 Approve Colleen Ciprich After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) SH 9/11/23-2/26/24 20 hours at $27/hr
14 Approve Melissa Jack After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) SH 9/12/23-5/21/24 32 hours at $27/hr
15 Approve James Shiring After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) SH 9/13/23 - 2/28/24 23 hours at $27/hr
16 Approve Jennifer Carney After School Secondary Tutors (1% after-school program thru 7% ARP funds) SH 03/01/24-05/21/24 23 hours at $27/hr
17 Approve Hully Hoover Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH Retroactive to 8/8/23 Additional 30 mins at $27/hr
18 Approve Kevin McCloskey Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH Retroactive to 8/8/23 Additional 30 mins at $27/hr
19 Approve Theodore Bloom C & I - Elementary Math Re-write (20% Learning Loss of ARP ESSER) FOT 2023/2024 SY Up to 15 hours at $27/hr
20 Remove Carla Dente Firment C & I - SWPBS SH 2023/2024 SY Up to 3.5 hours at regular hourly rate
21 Remove Adam Walstrom C & I - SWPBS SH 2023/2024 SY Up to 3.5 hours at $27/hr
22 Approve Madison Fiore Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH 2023/2024 SY Up to 4 hours at $27/hr
23 Approve Derek Trimmer Portrait of a Golden Tiger SH 2023/2024 SY Up to 4 hours at $27/hr
24 Approve Jocelyn Sheehan Special Education Teacher FKS 8/24/2023 Up to 5 hours per week at $27/hour to provide Instruction in the Home for an FOT special needs student for the 23-24 school year
25 Approve Bryan James Unified Indoor Bocce Coach - SH Aevidum Club SH/JH 2023/2024 SY $500 - Funds paid by Special Olympics
26 Approve Kristie Holtz Unified Indoor Bocce Coach - SH Aevidum Club SH/JH 2023/2024 SY $500 - Funds paid by Special Olympics
27 Approve Joshua Detrich i-Ready Math Training Session 1 FOT 2023/2024 SY 2 hours at $27/hr
28 Approve Jennifer Cruse ECRI/Spring Math - ARP ESSER 20% Learning Loss FKS 2023/2024 SY 15 hours at $27/hr
29 Approve Suzannah Cannon Instruction in the Home services for student P.B. Dist. 9/13/2023 Up to 5 hours per week at $35 per hour
30 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME with regards to Employee Tenex # 9774 JH Retroactive to 9/5/2023
31 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME with regards to Required notice to submit vacation requests Dist. 9/13/2023
32 Retire Darryl Pike 2nd Shift Custodian (CUFFOTCUST03) FOT 9/29/2023
33 Resign Jessica Engleman Special Education Paraprofessional FKS 8/18/2023
34 Resign Raquel Lemelle Junior Class Advisor SH Retroactive to 8/23/23
35 Eliminate Position 1.25 Hour Food Service Worker Breakfast Position (FSPCLWFSWK03) CWL
36 Eliminate Position 3.75 Hour Food Service Worker Lunch Position
(FSPCLWFSWK03) JH
37 Eliminate Position 3.5 Hour Food Service Worker Lunch Position
(FSPCWLFSWK01) CWL
38 Create Position 5 Hour Food Service Worker CWL
39 Create Position 3.5 Hour Food Service Worker JH
40 Resign Heather Ott 3.25 Hour Food Service Worker (FSPFOTFSWK04) FOT 10/13/2023
41 Approve Hire Cathy Negron Special Education Paraprofessional FKS TBD $16.17 ($17.67 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 6 hours per day; 180 days per year
42 Approve Hire Karla Leaper Special Education Paraprofessional JH TBD $16.17 ($17.67 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 6 hours per day; 180 days per year
43 Approve Hire Olivia Crum Special Education Paraprofessional CWL TBD $16.17 ($17.67 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 6 hours per day; 180 days per year
44 Approve Hire Jaida Wagner Special Education Paraprofessional FKS TBD $16.17 ($17.67 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 6 hours per day; 180 days per year
45 Approve Transfer Janice Dibert Transfer from 3.75 lunch and 1.25 breakfast Food Service Worker at JH to Special Education Paraprofessional FKS TBD $16.17 ($17.67 less $1.50 new hire); Class 3, Group A, 6 hours per day; 180 days per year
46 Approve Nicole Zeek Special Education Paraprofessional FKS Retroactive 8/28/2023 - 8/31/2023 Extra 1 hour per day to ride the van with a student
47 Approve Savannah Dodge Special Education Paraprofessional SH 8/30/2023 Extra 45 minutes per day to cover for unfilled paraprofessional positions
48 Approve Kimberly Williams Special Education Paraprofessional JH 9/5/2023 up to 3 hours/month throughout the school year at the 2023-2024 rate to assist a special education student in Art Club
49 Approve Hire Henry Benton Fullington Bus Driver Dist. Effective 23/24 SY N/A
50 Approve Hire Annette Shaffer Fullington Bus Driver Dist. Effective 23/24 SY N/A
51 Approve Hire Eugene Pine Jr. Fullington Bus Driver Dist. Effective 23/24 SY N/A
52 Resign Reagan LeCrone Substitute Teacher Dist. 8/14/2023
53 Resign Jill Tucci Substitute Teacher Dist. 8/14/2023
54 Delete Roger Miller IU8 Substitute Teacher Dist. 8/11/2023
55 Approve Brenda Shultz Food Service Substitute Dist. 9/14/2023 $10.25 per hour
56 Approve Lisa Surkovich Substitute Teacher Dist. 9/14/2023 $120 per day
57 Approve Terri Andreoni-Armstrong Substitute Secretary Dist. 9/14/2023 $10.25 per hour
58 Approve Kelly Rhoat Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional Dist. 9/14/2023 $10.25 per hour
59 Approve Aaron Harr Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
60 Approve Aaron Miller Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
61 Approve Bill Rhodes Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
62 Approve Cindy Storm Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
63 Approve Claire Sauerland Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
64 Approve David Soellner Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
65 Approve Dean Adams Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
66 Approve Don Tantius Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
67 Approve Elaine Adams Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
68 Approve Elizabeth Yacobucci Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
69 Approve Jason Clever Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
70 Approve Jason Sidney Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
71 Approve Jennifer Carney Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
72 Approve Jon Szynal Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
73 Approve Judy Fabian Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
74 Approve Kimberly DeVecchis Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
75 Approve Lauren Basenback Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
76 Approve Lee Baird Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
77 Approve Linda Jodon Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
78 Approve Michael Harris Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
79 Approve Mitzi Stiffler Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
80 Approve Paul Detwiler, Jr. Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
81 Approve Pauline Wiley Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
82 Approve Randy Dodson Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
83 Approve Ronald Nori Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
84 Approve Scott Schultz Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
85 Approve Scott White Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
86 Approve Sue Nori Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
87 Approve Susan Cyran Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
88 Approve Tricia Sidney Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
89 Approve Will Fitzgerald Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/19/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
90 Approve Brian Buffone Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/20/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
91 Approve Jennifer Buffone Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/21/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
92 Approve Addison Davis Fall Game Worker Dist. 9/22/2023 Per 23/24 Game Worker Rates
93 Approve Don Tantius Volunteer-Athletics Dist. 8/17/2023
94 Approve Kevin Naugle Volunteer-Athletics Dist. 9/82/023
95 Approve Chelsee Franey Volunteer-Parent FOT 8/24/2023
96 Approve Jessica Barr Volunteer-Parent FKS 8/30/2023
97 Approve Sarah Chuff Volunteer-Parent FOT 8/31/2023
98 Approve Jessica Mielnik Volunteer-Parent FKS 9/5/2023
99 Approve J. Niccole Stultz Volunteer-Parent FKS/JH 9/7/2023
100 Approve Maria Thaler Volunteer-Parent FKS 9/11/2023
101 Delete John Walls Volunteer-Parent SH 9/8/2023
102 Delete Julie Fisher Volunteer-Parent SH 9/8/2023
103 Information Only Madoliene Watson Special Education Paraprofessional - DECLINED POSITION
104 Information Only Katelyn Diehl Official Start Date as Special Education Teacher FKS/CWL 8/21/2023
105 Information Only Laura Koehle Official Resignation Date - Special Education Teacher (TCHCWLSPEC04 & TCHFKSSPEC05) FKS/CWL 8/18/2023
106 Information Only Julie Chamberlain Official Start Date as 3.5 Hour Office Paraprofessional FOT 8/21/2023
107 Information Only Dawn Wombacher Official Start Date and Building Designation FKS 8/23/2023
108 Information Only John Brown Official Start Date and Rate Correction- SRP Dist. 8/21/2023 23/24 Rate $21.29 (not $22.27 as previously approved)
109 Information Only Mattison Shannon Grade 1 Teacher CWL 8/21/2023 Salary adjustment to Masters Step 14 at $49,505 retroactive to start of 23/24 School year
110 Information Only Kara Frederick Special Education Paraprofessional -Transfer from FKS to JH JH TBD
111 Information Only Pamela Geist Special Education Paraprofessional- Transfer from CWL LS to FOT ES FOT 8/24/2023 no change
F. President's Report / Dr. Sommer
1. Contract with PSBA for Superintendent Search
Per Board Policy 300, Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, the board intends to approve a contract with PSBA for professional consultation and clerical services to assist in the selection of a new superintendent of schools.
2. Technology in Education Pool Counsel
Per Board Policy 005 - Organization, approve 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 13, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Cost: $600
3. Election of 2023 PSBA Officers & At-large Representatives
Board Members will be asked to come to a consensus to vote for the 2024 PSBA Officers, At-large Representatives, Insurance Trust Trustees, and School Board Secretaries Forum.
PSBA Officer Elections: Slate of Candidates 2024
PSBA members seeking election to office for the association were required to submit a nomination form no later than May 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to be considered. All applications for nomination are reviewed by the 2023 Nominating Committee, and candidates who meet eligibility requirements were interviewed on June 16 and 17 via Zoom. According to PSBA bylaws and Policy 303, the Nominating Committee may endorse slated candidates.
Endorsed candidates are noted with an asterisk (*).
Voting Procedure
Each member entity will have one vote for each officer. This will require boards of the various school entities to come to a consensus on each candidate and cast their vote electronically during the open voting period (September 11-October 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.)
Voting will be accomplished through a secure third-party, web-based voting site that will require a password login. One person from each member entity will be authorized as the official person to register the vote on behalf of his or her entity. In the case of school districts, intermediate units, career, and technical centers, it will be the board secretary who will cast votes. In the case of community colleges, the president is designated as the authorized registrar.
Special note: Boards are strongly encouraged to add "discussion and voting on PSBA Officer candidates" to their agenda during one of their meetings in August, September, or October before the open voting period ends.
PSBA Leadership Positions up for Election
2024 President-Elect (one-year term)
Allison Mathis*, North Hills School District
2024 Vice President (one-year term)
Sabrina Backer*, Franklin Area School District
2024-2026 PSBA Treasurer (three-year term)
Karen Beck Pooley*, Bethlehem Area School District
2024-2026 Western Zone Representative (three-year term)
Marsha Pleta*, Washington School District
2024-2025 Section W3 Advisor (two-year term)
Erik Meredith*, East Allegheny School District
*Any slated candidate that demonstrates exceptional leadership at the local and state level shall be considered for endorsement by the Nominating Committee and the determination shall be noted on the slate of candidates. (PSBA Bylaws, Section 300 Policy 303)
PSBA Insurance Trustees
Member entities also are asked to vote for open trustee positions on the PSBA Insurance board. PSBA Insurance provides complimentary travel/accident insurance to all school directors from member school entities while on official school board business. As such, all member entities are considered participants in PSBA Insurance programs and are eligible to vote.
Trustee (term ends Dec. 31, 2026) Includes two candidates (three-year term)
Choose up to two candidates for a three-year term.
• Marianne Neel
• Michael Faccinetto
School Board Secretaries Forum
Only school board secretaries may nominate and vote for the forum officers.
Forum Steering Committee (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) (two-year term)
Choose up to three individuals for a two-year term
• Bethanne Zeigler, Shikellamy School District
• Betsy Gates, Dauphin County Technical School
• JaimeLynn Zimerofsky, Schuylkill IU 29
• Jennifer Davidson, Manheim Township School District
Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Voter Instructions
• Policy 303
G. New Business / Dr. Sommer
H. Adjourn / Dr. Sommer
1. 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.