June 15, 2022 - COW/Voting - Busget Adoption (ADA Compliant)
HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES
The Hollidaysburg Area School District Board met for a Committee of the Whole / Voting Meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in the Senior High Library, 1510 N. Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg. Mr. Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. and opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.
Roll call was taken by Ms. Fiscus with nine members present. Attending were Ms. Hartman, President (attended virtually), Ms. Frye, Dr. Sommer, Mr. Stephens, Ms. Costanza, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Brenneman, Ms. Bilek.
Also attending were: Dr. Robert Gildea, Superintendent; Ms. Fiscus, Business Manager / Board Secretary; Mr. Nihart, Physical Plant Director; Mrs. Koehle, Special Education Director (attended virtually); Mrs. Summerville, Data Management Administrator; Dr. Palazzi, Curriculum Director; Mr. Caldwell, HR/Transportation Director; Attorney Dambeck, Solicitor; Mr. Arthur, Director of Technology; Mrs. Thomas, Accounting Operations Director; Mr. Harrington, Mr. Hartline, Mrs. Albarano, Mr. McCall, Dr. Letcher, Mr. Madden, Mr. Krott, and an Altoona Mirror representative.
GACTC Award Winner
Cameron Piper – Senior of the Year for Service Occupations
Nate Stern – Lowe’s Gold Hammer Award
Brooke Langenbacher – Joseph J. Schamris Memorial Scholarship, Reliance Bank Scholarship and the Timothy A. Bartek Memorial Scholarship
Carline Adams – Senior of the Year for Interior Decorating and Finishing
Kyle DeStefano – Franklin “Frankie” Finelli, II Memorial Scholarship and the S. Rodger Walters Memorial Scholarship
Devyn Amigh – Student of the Year for Cosmetology, Daniel A. Clark Memorial Scholarship, and Skills USA Scholarship
Dennis Hammel – Richard L. McEldowney Scholarship
Committee Report
Committee Chair, Jennifer Costanza, presented a report of the April 18, 2022 Curriculum Meeting.
Public Comment
Mary Kay Barton, 1879 Dry Run Road, Duncansville spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase
Michael Rawlins, President of the Hollidaysburg Area Education Association, and several teachers spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Kirk Dodson, 819 Fox Chapel Drive, Duncansville, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Jim Murphy, 234 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Rita Murphy, 234 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Eileen Smith Roberts, 918 Walnut Street, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Jim Watt, 179 Red Fox Drive, Duncansville, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Nick Murtaugh and son William Murtaugh, 134 Dogwood Drive, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Lou Lusk, 1800 Reservoir Road, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board NOT in favor of a tax increase.
Richard Latker, 703 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board NOT in favor of a tax increase and urged the board to investigate district spending.
Trish Haight, 211 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board NOT in favor of a tax increase.
Tom Fedesco, 785 Eger Lane, Duncansville, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Carin Sloan, no address given, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Heather DeStefano, 1202 Meadow Lane, Duncansville, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase
Lori Ritchey Fox, 2024 Knob Run Road, Duncansville, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Rachel Raposas, 3552 Woodside Road, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase
Mike Wagner, 112 Elm Avenue, Hollidaysburg, spoke to board in favor of a tax increase.
Janey Schwind, 530 Pine Street, Hollidaysburg, spoke to the board in favor of a tax increase.
Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
The board met in executive session Monday, June 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. for negotiations and Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for Safe Schools, personnel, and negotiations.
Meetings of the Board of Directors for July 2022:
Policy Committee
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole/Voting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, Mr. Snyder initiated a motion seconded by Ms. Frye to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
May 4, 2022 – Special Voting
May 4, 2022 – Committee of the Whole – Budget Discussion
May 18, 2022 – Curriculum Committee
May 18, 2022 – Committee of the Whole/Voting
May 24, 2022 – Alternative Funding Committee
The motion carried on a roll call vote with nine yes votes and zero no votes.
Financial Reports for May 2022, items 1-7 were presented for approval. The reports included Treasurer’s Report, List of Payments, Investment Portfolio, YTD Expenditures/Revenues, Budget Transfers, Food Service for April 2022 and Senior High Student Store for April 2022. On a motion of Dr. Sommer and seconded by Mr. Brenneman. The motion carried on a roll call vote with nine yes votes and zero no votes. Exhibit 1-7
Administration requested approval of the final budget for General Fund approval resolution per board Policy 604 – Budget Adoption
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of Hollidaysburg Area School District, as follows:
The proposed final budget of the School District for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Form PDE-2028 as presented to the School Board as adopted as a Final Budget for the School District General Fund in the amount of $51,632,706 revenues and $55, 071,582 expenditures. Exhibit 8
The proposed Capital Reserve Fund budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as presented to the School Board is adopted as the Capital Reserve Budget Fund in the amount of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures. Exhibit 9
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191 Exhibit 10
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332 Exhibit 11
On a motion by Ms. Bilek and seconded by Ms. Costanza to approve, the motion failed to pass with a vote of five no votes and four yes votes. Ms. Frye, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Brenneman, Dr. Sommer and Ms. Hartman cast the dissenting votes.
The solicitor reminded the Board that per School Code, the final budget has to be approved by June 30, 2022 and if the Board wanted to make a motion to amend the agenda for further discussion or schedule an additional meeting for it.
Amended Agenda
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Hartman to amend the agenda to approve a Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution with $51,899,317 revenues and 55,071,582 expenditures.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332 Exhibit 12
Public Comment:
Barry Craig, Allegheny Township supported raising taxes.
Mike Rawlins encouraged the board to raise taxes to the Act 1 Index.
Jim Watt applauded the board as a whole for their work and representation and suggest looking to the Commonwealth and the federal government for answers.
Nicole Stouffer, a district 7th grade English teacher, 500 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona encouraged the board to raise taxes to the Act 1 Index.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Mr. Nichols and Ms. Costanza cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 13
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Frye, to approve a Final Budget for General Fund Approval Resolution with $51,899,317 in revenues and $55,071,582 in expenditures, an increase of 1.25% in real estate taxes, bringing millage to 9.5505 with a $266,611 increase in real estate.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget of $153,500 revenues and $570,000 expenditures.
Food Service Fund
Revenues $1,980,033
Expenditures $1,980,033
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2023 $938,191
Student Activity Fund
Revenues $180,828
Expenditures $170,332 Exhibit 14
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 15
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman, to amend the agenda to approve an Annual Tax Levy Resolution with a change in the millage rate, per board policy 650 as follows:
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2022, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 9.5505 mills (or $9.55 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%)
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 16
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman, per board policy, 650, to approve an Annual Tax Levy Resolution with a change in the millage rate to 9.5505 mills.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Per Board Policy 650-Tax Levy:
RESOLVED, by the Hollidaysburg Area School District, that taxes are levied for school purpose for the school year beginning July 1, 2022, subject to the provisions of the Local Tax Collection Law and the Local Tax Enabling Act 511, as follows:
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate tax of 9.5505 mills (or $9.55 per $1,000 of assessment)
(Including Real Estate at .0183 mill for Public Library)
Section 679 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 per individual over the age of 18 who is a resident
Act 511 Per Capita Tax
$5.00 for Allegheny Township, Blair Township, Newry Borough, Hollidaysburg Borough and Duncansville Borough
$10.00 for Juniata and Frankstown Townships
Earned Income/Net Profits Tax
1.0% (HASD receives .5% & Municipalities receives .5%)
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 17
Dr. Sommer initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Hartman, to amend the agenda for the administration to adjust the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to reflect the new millage rate.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 18
Ms. Frye initiated a motion, seconded by Dr. Sommer to authorize the administration to adjust the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to reflect the new millage rate.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 19
Insurances 2022-2023
General Property/Liability $139,934
School Board Liability Errors and Omissions $12,234
Commercial Umbrella $16,551
Commercial Automobile $18, 126
Accident Jr/Sr High sports, Student Activities & Adult/Student Volunteers $13,152
Tax Collector’s Bond $3,321
Public Official’s Bond Treasurer $269
Public Official’s Bond Accounting Operations Director $175
Public Official’s Bond Business Manager/Board Secretary $175
Public Official’s Bond Assistant Board Secretary $100
Worker’s Compensation $99,702
Other Insurance $16,500
Fringe Benefits 2022-2023
The District is required annually to approve all fringe benefits rates as determined by contractual agreements. A motion to approve insurances and fringe benefits was made by Dr. Sommer with a second by Mr. Brenneman. The motion carried by a vote of eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 20
Per board policy 626- Federal Fiscal Compliance, Administration is asking for authorization for the 2022-2023 school year for the Business Manager with the Board President/Board Vice President’s approval to enter into electricity/natural gas agreements when securing a favorable rate would result in savings to the district prior to the next schedules Voting Meeting of the board. Contracts entered into in this manner will be presented to the board at the next scheduled board meeting for information purposes.
Administration is requesting approval for the authorization for the Administration to apply for 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grants and for the Superintendent to enter into awarded 2022-2023 Federal, State and Local grant contracts. The 2022-2023 budget will be reopened for budget adjustments for Federal and State grants as needed.
Ms. Costanza asked if there was any way that the Board can be reassured that any Federal, State and local grants that have strings attached in order to receive the funds, be brought to the Board before entering into that agreement with those grant contracts. Dr. Gildea responded that the board has the details of the grants for which we apply. We are asking for the Board’s approval for administration to accept grant monies if that decision has to be made prior to the next board meeting. The Board would be notified via email of the information and if the Board did not want Administration to act on the grant, they would not. Ms. Costanza asked Mrs. Fiscus to reflect this in the Board minutes.
A motion to approve was made by Ms. Frye and seconded by Dr. Sommer. The motion carried by eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 21
Administration requested approval of Federal Budget adjustment for the 2021-2022 Budget ARP Homeless Grant Increase: $30,684, and Bid Award, Per Board Policy #610 – Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the award of Fall Sports bids to various vendors in the total amount of $19,931.13. Exhibit 22
A motion was made by Mr. Brenneman and seconded by Dr. Sommer. The motion carried with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 23
Contracts
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, Administration requested for approval of the following contracts/agreements.
1. ​Contract with Edmentum for Study Island for Junior High software license effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Cost: $1,705 Exhibit 24
2. Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for Gaggle Safety Management for Google Student Email and Drive and Hangouts Cost: $12,750 Exhibit 25
3. Contract with Edpuzzle effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for yearly renewal for unlimited access to Edpuzzle for all teachers Cost: $3,900 Exhibit 26
4. Agreement with Blair Regional YMCA for use of the high school, pool, boys and girls locker rooms, auxiliary gym (when unable to use outside patio) and concession stand for the 2022-2023 YMCA/USAS swim season effective June 15, 2022 through March 3, 2023 Revenue: $5,445 Exhibit 27
5. Contract with Frontline Education, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 for a 5Sight software license) Cost: Year 1: $6,651.43; Year 2: $6,950.75; Year 3, $7,263.53 Exhibit 28
6. Contract with Frontline Education, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 for renewal of Frontline Absence and Substitute Tracking Software and Professional Learning Management Cost: Year 1: $30,839.88 (; Year 2: $32,208.88; Year 3, $33,658.28 Exhibit 29
7. Agreement with Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. (BDAP) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for drug and alcohol prevention and Student Assistance Liaison Services. No Cost Exhibit 30
8. Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for drug and alcohol services, including case management and drug and alcohol treatment programs to children, adolescents and adults who meet the admission criteria for the relevant program. No Cost Exhibit 31
9. Letter of Agreement with Impact Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 school year to provide a designated outpatient therapist to screen, assess and provide ongoing outpatient Drug and Alcohol therapy to students referred for Drug and Alcohol Student Assistance Program Services. No Cost Exhibit 32
10. Referral, Communications and Transfer Agreement with Impact Counseling, LLC., effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for mental services. No Cost Exhibit 33
11. Membership Fee Agreement with Appalachia IU08 STEM Lending Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide access for teachers to use equipment in the IU08 STEM Lending Center Cost: $350 Exhibit 34
12. Student Assistance Program and Juvenile Probation Office Agreement with Blair County on behalf of Blair County Juvenile Probation effective August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to ensure the participation of a Juvenile Probation Officer on the District SAP team. No Cost Exhibit 35
13. Contract with Get More Math for JH and SH software licensing effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Cost: JH: $6,933.15 SH: $1,118.25 Exhibit 36
14. Cooperative Agreement with Mount Aloysius College effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the College in the High School Program Parent Paid Exhibit 37
15. Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with The University of Pittsburgh effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Tuition varies upon class - Parent Paid Exhibit 38
16. Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide monitoring of phone calls and emails outside of school hours to maintain the safety and well-being of district students. Cost: $27,791.46 Exhibit 39
17. Confidential Information Addendum to Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 to provide monitoring of phone calls and emails outside of school hours to maintain the safety and well-being of our students No Cost Exhibit 40
18. Memorandum of Understanding with Child Advocates of Blair County/Blair County Head Start, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to provide comprehensive pre-school and child development services No Cost Exhibit 41
19. Letter of Amendment with Juniata College effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Dual Enrollment courses. Parent Paid Exhibit 42
20. Master Service Agreement with CodeHS effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for a Pro Section License for a computer science comprehensive teaching platform. Cost: $2,600 Exhibit 43
21. Digital Contract with GovConnection, Inc. effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for district-wide Adobe products Cost: $12,300 Exhibit 44
22. Letter of Agreement with the County of Blair on behalf of the Blair County Department of Social Services (DDS) - Mental Health (MH) Program and UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies (BHA) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. All parties agree to cooperate in providing services for the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Cost: $1,000 Donation Exhibit 45
23. Engagement Letter with PFM effective June 15, 2022 to act as the district's financial advisor No Cost: All fees contingent upon transaction closings Exhibit 46
24. Agreement with Dana M. Melton, RN, LCSW effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to volunteer 5 hrs/month for the behavioral health 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 Exhibit 47
25. Contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Go Math Multi Volume 1 Year Package K-6th Grade Cost: $45,608.50 Exhibit 48
26. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (Junior High), effective November 15, 2022 through November 22, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost Exhibit 49
27. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (CWL), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost Exhibit 50
28. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FOT), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost Exhibit 51
29. Contract with Scholastic Book Fairs (FKS), effective October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 for staff, students and parents to purchase books and educational products from Scholastic - No Cost Exhibit 52
30. Contract with Mystery Science effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 for digital science resource for elementary students. Cost:
Year 1 – 2022/23 SY $3,597 ESSER
Year 2 – 2023/24 SY $3,597 ESSER
Year 3 – 2024/25 $899 ESSER – 3 months
Year 3 – 2024/25 $2,697.75 – District Pays 9 months Exhibit 53
31. Agreement with the University of Cincinnati effective August 22, 2022 to December 9, 2022 to assist the students in developing goals and identifying expectations through the internship learning contract agreement. No Cost Exhibit 54
32. Contract with Voyager Sopris – Acadience Reading effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for Digital Reading Resources Cost: $11,460.40 ESSER Funds Exhibit 55
33. Musical Agreement with Concord Theatricals effective June 7, 2022 through July 15, 2022 for performance, rental and shipping fees for the Junior High performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition” Cost: $825 Paid from Student Activity Fund Exhibit 56
34. Contract with Link Computer Corp., effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 for Go Guardian software Cost: $15,440 Exhibit 57
35. Contract with Music Theatre International effective July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023 for royalty, rental and fees for the elementary performance of Honk! Jr. Cost: $83 Exhibit 58
36. Individual Student Instruction Contract with Lindamood Bell Learning Processes effective July 4, 2022 through September 16, 2022 Cost: $34,320 Exhibit 59
37. Physician Supervising Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Supervising Physicians: Gregory Kanski, MD, and Joshua A. Muetzel, MD. No Cost Exhibit 60
38. Sports Medicine Physician Services Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 2025 with (2) one-year automatic renewals to provide students with sports physicals Cost: Parent Paid Exhibit 61
A motion for approval was made by Ms. Hartman and seconded by Ms. Frye. The motion carried with five yes votes and three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 62
Administration is asking for approval of Donations, Disposal of Obsolete Equipment and Books, Student Activity Fundraisers, and Athletic Ticket Prices for 2022-2023.
Per board policy 702-Gifts, Grants and Donations, administration is asking for approval of a donation by the Nedostup family of woodworking tools from Mr. Nedostup’s father’s personal workshop for the district’s woodworking department consisting of a jointer, router, belt sander, table saw and jigsaw at an approximate cost of $2,000. Exhibit 63
Per Board Policy # 706.1-Disposal of Surplus Property/Textbooks/Supplies, administration is asking for approval for the disposal of various obsolete books and equipment. Exhibit 64
Per Board Policy # 229-District Fundraising, administration is asking for the approval for the 2022-2023 list of Student Activity fundraisers for 60 separate Student Activities districtwide. Expected net proceeds across all groups is $180,828 and will be used for student enrichment. Exhibit 65
Administration is asking for approval of the 2022-2023 Athletic Ticket Prices for 2022-2023. Exhibit 66
A motion was made by Dr. Sommer and seconded by Ms. Hartman to approve donations, disposal of various obsolete books and equipment, student activity fundraisers and athletic ticket prices for 2022-2023. The motion carried by eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 67
Superintendent’s Report
The board approved the 2022-2023 Curriculum and Instruction Projects. Motion to approve was made by Ms. Bilek and seconded by Ms. Costanza. Motion carried with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 68
Per board Policy 614 – Payroll Authorizations, the Board approved items 1-76 of the personnel action sheet revised June 14, 2022 at 4:02 p.m. Motion was made by Ms. Frye and seconded by Mr. Brenneman to approve. Motion passed with five yes votes, three no votes and one abstention. Ms. Bilek, Ms. Costanza and Mr. Nichols cast dissenting votes. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 69-70
Per Board Policy 004.2 Student Representatives to the Board, the board approved the following Student Representatives to the Board for 2022-2023:
Senior Representatives: Regan Farringer and Riley Hensley
Junior Representatives: Connor Owen and Jacob Ott
With a motion by Ms. Frye and a second by Mr. Brenneman, the motion to approve passed with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 71
Appointment of Voting Delegates for the PSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting on Saturday, November 5, 2022
The governing body of the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board is entitled to appoint up to two voting delegates to participate in the PA Schools Board Association Delegate Assembly to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022. If appointed, these voting members of the Delegate Assembly will consider and act upon proposed changes to the PSBA bylaws, receive reports, receive the results of the election for officers and at-large representatives, consider proposals and adopt the legislative platform for the coming year, and conduct other Association business.
Responsibilities:
Voting delegates officially represent the entire school entity in the following ways:
1. Receive reports from the PSBA president, chief executive officer, and treasurer.
2. Receive the election results for PSBA leadership, including Governing Board officers, Zone Representatives and Sectional Advisors.
3. Consider proposals recommended by the PSBA Platform Committee and adopt the legislative platform for the coming year.
4. Consider and act upon any proposed changes to the PSBA Bylaws.
The Delegate Assembly will once again be a hybrid method this year between in-person, which will take place at PSBA Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA, and via Zoom. Access will be provided for the first 120 delegates to register as attending in person. All remaining delegates will be able to join via the Zoom connection, which will be provided prior to Delegate Assembly. Exhibit 72
Ms. Hartman volunteered to be HASD Board delegate. A motion to approve was made by Ms. Bilek and seconded by Mr. Brenneman. Motion carried by eight yes votes and one abstention. M. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 73
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Bilek initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Stephens, to amend the agenda to add a motion and to vote on requiring the administration to provide a sample balanced budget for 2022-2023 with specific modifications and reductions and what all of that means in terms of money and cost avoidance so that we are better prepared to address the budget.
Public Comment:
Richard Latker, 703 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg supported Ms. Bilek’s motion for a sample balanced budget for 2022-2023 for the board and community to see.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with nine yes votes and zero no votes.
On motion of Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Hartman, the board approved a motion to require the administration to provide a sample balanced budget for the 2022-2023 school year with specific modifications and reductions.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder abstained. Exhibit 74
Dr. Sommer asked that the administration be given time to complete this project and bring it back as a work in progress.
Dr. Gildea reminded the board that at their request, the administration provided the board with approximately $1 million worth of supplemental cuts, none of which the board chose to act on, including an elementary music position, an elementary SRP, office paraprofessionals and guard shack employees. The administrations’ goal is to make reductions through attrition and not to furlough. There were opportunities but the board decided not to move on them. Dr. Gildea reiterated to the audience that the administration has done what the board requested them to do. The administration made $1 million in cuts this year, $.25 million in the 2021-2022 school year, and proposed additional cuts this year which the board chose not to act on.
Ms. Hartman requested that in approving the motion, that board members take the time to go into the administration office and look at the budget.
Ms. Costanza commented that in order to provide full transparency, for the board, community members and faculty, that board members continue to go to Dr. Gildea suggesting that transparency has not been provided to the community. Asking in a public meeting for specific details is to provide the community with transparency.
The motion carried on a roll call vote with eight yes votes and one abstention. Mr. Snyder cast the abstention. Exhibit 74
Meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
Autumn Fiscus
Board Secretary