MINUTES - JULY 16, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/VOTING

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES

The Hollidaysburg Area School Board met for a Committee of the Whole/Voting Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in the Senior High Library, 1510 N. Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg.  Ms. Bilek called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.

Roll call was taken by Mrs. Fiscus with seven members present.  Attending were Ms. Bilek, President, Ms. Sullivan, Dr. Li, Mr. Snyder, Ms. Luther, Mr. Brenneman and Dr. Wells.  Dr. Sommer and Ms. Costanza were absent.

Also attending were Mr. Whitesel, Superintendent, Dr. Boone, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Prosser, Director of Special Education, Mrs. Fiscus, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Ms. Bell, Director of Accounting Operations, Mr, Nihart, Director of Physical Plant, Mr. Arthur, Director of Technology, Mr. McCloskey, Mr. Keagy, Mr. McCloskey, and an Altoona Mirror representative.  Mr. DeLattre attended virtually.

Public Comment
There was no public comment.

Business Office Report / Mrs. Fiscus
Announcements:   The board met in executive session Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00p.m. for personnel.

Meetings for August, 2025: 
Special Voting * If Needed
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Committee of the Whole/Voting 
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Senior High Library
1510 N. Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Time:  7:00 p.m.

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Dr. Wells initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Snyder, Per Board Policy 006-Meetings, to approve the minutes of the following minutes: 
June 4, 2025, Special Voting
June 18, 2025 Athletic Committee
June 18, 2025 COW/Voting
The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.

Dr. Li initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, to approve the Financial Reports for June 2025, items 1 through 7, except for the books listed in the payments for check #174450 (pages 5–11) and check #174599 (pages 53–54), which are still under review by Dr. Boone, with the understanding that the books have been paid for. The reports included Treasurer’s Report, List of Payments, Investment Portfolio, FY Projections, YTD Expenditures/Revenues, Budget Transfers, Food Service for May, 2025 and Senior High Store for May, 2025.  The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.  Exhibit 1

Bond Resolution
A Bond Resolution Financial Overview was presented by Melissa Hughes of PFM Financial Advisors.
A Bond Resolution Explanation was given by Christopher Brewer, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Ms. Luther initiated a motion, seconded by Dr. Wells, to approve the bond issue resolution as presented.  The motion carried on a roll call vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.  Exhibit 2

Dr. Li initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, to approve an Addendum to the current Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement with McClure Company for additional Energy Saving upgrades to the Junior High School for an amount not to exceed $4,588,667.  The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes. Exhibit 3

On motion of Ms. Luther, seconded by Ms. Brenneman, Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the board approved the following contracts/agreements, items 1 through 25:
Sponsor to Sponsor Agreement to Purchase Meals effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026:  
Extended Family Programs, Inc. Revenue: $12,250 Exhibit 4
Contract with CDW Amplified for Education effective August 19, 2025 through August 18, 2026 for administrative tools for managing Chromebooks, district Google accounts, and multiple Google for Education applications.  Cost: $1,800 (Budgeted) Exhibit 5Contract with Global Data Consultants, LLC. effective July 17, 2025 through July 16, 2026 for remote monitoring and management software Cost: $24,000 (Budgeted) Exhibit 6
Memorandum of Understanding with Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 for mental health treatment program/placement Cost: $75/day educational fee per student (Budgeted-Increase) Exhibit 7
2024-2025 Unified Champion Schools Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Pennsylvania effective September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, to support the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School with the Unified Indoor Bocce Program Revenue: $1,000 Exhibit 8
Agreement with Blair Regional YMCA, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, 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 2025-2026 YMCA/USAS swim season Approximate Revenue: $7,247 Exhibit 9
Dual Credit Agreement with The University of Pittsburgh effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Tuition varies upon class - Parent Paid Exhibit 10
Student Safety Management Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to provide 24-hour monitoring of student activity on school issued devices, google accounts, etc., to maintain the safety and well-being of district students. Cost: Not to Exceed $1,829.88 (Budgeted Increase) Exhibit 11
Contract with Scenario Learning, LLC., d/b/a Vector Solutions, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 for Vector Training Platforms for staff Cost: $8,500.14 (Budgeted) Exhibit 12
Memorandum of Understanding with Age of Learning effective June 18, 2025 through June 30, 2027 to pilot My Math Academy personalized mastery learning solutions No Cost Exhibit 13
Auction Sales Contract with "Col." K. R. Miller, Jr., Auctioneer for Auction to be held 2025 at Cross Keys Auction Center Cost: 10% of total sales. Exhibit 14
Service Agreement with Evolution Counseling Services, LLC. effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for school social worker services Cost: $3,268.99 (Budgeted) Exhibit 15
Contract with BLaST IU17 effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for annual site licensing for movie viewing Cost: $2,735 (Budgeted-Increase) Exhibit 16
Contract with DeltaMath effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for schoolwide licensing for DeltaMath for teachers and students Cost: $1,880 (Budgeted-Increase) Exhibit 17
Contract with Music Theatre International effective July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026 for a JH Production Cost: $1,400 (Budgeted) Exhibit 18
Contract with Cengage Learning effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for MindTap K-12 (40 students for 1 year) Cost: $1,350 (Budgeted-Decrease) Exhibit 19
Contract with World of Learning effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 for renewal of IU08 Odysseyware Imagine Learning K-12 Cost: $2,797.50 (Budgeted) Exhibit 20
Behavioral Services Agreement with Blair Family Solutions, LLC. effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for emotional/mental health services for Senior High Students Cost: $40,052.52 (Budgeted-Increase) Exhibit 21
Physician Supervising Agreement with University Orthopedics Center effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 to provide a licensed physician to supervise the district PA state licensed athletic trainer(s) No Cost Exhibit 22
Contract with Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for standing orders and NARCAN ordering for the HASD Athletic Department No Cost Exhibit 23
Standing Orders Blair County Drug and Alcohol Program, Inc. effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for NARCAN distribution No Cost Exhibit 24
Standing Orders for HASD Nursing Staff effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for NARCAN administration No Cost Exhibit 25Contract with Get More Math effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 for software licenses for the elementary schools No Cost Exhibit 26
Contract with US Games effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to for Fitness Gram fitness education and assessments Cost: $498 (Budgeted) Exhibit 27
Contract with Cengage Learning effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for WebAssign access (75 students/year for 3 years) Cost: $6,750 Exhibit 28
The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.

Dr. Wells initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Luther to approve items 4 through 8 as follow:
Per Board Policy 610, Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation, the following bid awards:
2025-2026 Dairy Products:
Award Milk Products bid prorated to all responding vendors for various 1/2 pints of milk based on estimated usage in the amount of $410,496
Ritchey's Dairy for Foot of Ten and Frankstown Elementary Schools for an estimated total of $160,093
Valewood Dairy for Charles W. Elementary, Junior High and Senior High Schools for an estimated total of $250,403 Exhibit 2
2025-2026 Bakery Products:
Award Bakery Products bid based on estimated usage for various bread products to Angelo Pacifico & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $43,216.08 Exhibit 30
2025-2026 Winter/Spring Sports:
Award Winter/Spring Bid to various vendors in the amount of $12,781.56 Exhibit 31
Dishmachine:
Award the bid for the CL66-BAS Dishmachine at Frankstown to Grady's/Pueblo Hotel Supply in the amount of $57,012.31
Award the bid for the CL64-DWR Dishmachine at Senior High to Grady's/Pueblo Hotel Supply in the amount of $65,911.71 Exhibit 32
Blair County Tax Claim Bureau Repository Bid:  Accept bid from Roy Staszak, Jr. for Map# 13.00.08..-21.01-000 for $100 Exhibit 33
Per Board Policy 006 Meetings, the renewal of Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement with Stuckey Subaru for a Driver's Education Vehicle effective July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026  Cost: $1.00 Exhibit 34
Per Board Policy 706.1 Disposal of Surplus Property/Textbooks/Supplies, disposal of various obsolete equipment and books Exhibit 35
Student Activity Fundraiser:
Student Activity:  Junior High Student Council, Account 65
Fundraisers for 2025-2026
Total Anticipated Profit: $1,483  Exhibit 36
The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.

Superintendent’s Report / Mr. Whitesel
Ms. Sullivan initiated a motion, seconded by Mr. Brenneman, Per Board Policy 108, Adoption of Textbooks, to approve the adoption of the following textbooks:
Proposed Textbook:
Course: K-5 Elementary ELA
Title: Reading Wonder
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
Copyright: 2023

Proposed Textbook:
Course: Grade 6 Elementary ELA
Title: CKLA
Publisher: Amplify Reading
Copyright: 2026 Exhibit 37

Dr. Li suggested that, in addition to the state-required curriculum, the district consider adding materials that promote the teaching of patriotism.
The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes and zero no votes.

Ms. Sullivan initiated a motion, seconded by Ms. Luther, to approve Items E2 through E8 with the exception of E7, 25-26 Athletic Department Handbook.  The items included:

Per Board Policies 230.1 Student Expenses for Conferences/Competitions and 121 Field Trips, student Field Trips in excess of 150 miles, out of state, or overnight, the 2025-2026 Master Field Trip List. Exhibit 38

Secondary Student/Parent Handbook Revisions for 2025-2026 as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix. Exhibit 39

HASD Cyber Academy Handbook for 2025-2026 as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix. Exhibit 40 

HASD Chromebook Handbook for 2025-2026 as well as authorization for administration to update the handbook prior to the start of the school year with board approved policy revisions contained within the handbook appendix. Exhibit 41

2025-2026 Athletic Code of Conduct Exhibit 42

Per Board Policy 614 Payroll Authorizations, personnel actions 1 through 51 dated 07-16-2025 REV 7-15-2025 at 7:37am Exhibit 43

The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.

President’s Report / Ms. BIlek

Per Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulation, Ms. Bilek initiated a motion, seconded by Dr. Wells to approve the following policies on a first and second reading: 
First Reading: 

Policy Number	Policy Name	Status
202	Eligibility of Nonresident Students	REVISED
815.4	Artificial Intelligence	NEW
325 AR	Dress Code for HASD Employees	REVISED

Second Reading:

Policy Number	Policy Name	Status
Policy 006	Meetings	Revised
Policy 108	Adoption of Textbooks	Revised
Policy 109	Resource Materials	Revised
Policy 827	Conflict of Interest	Revised

The motion carried on a voice vote with seven yes votes and zero no votes.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Bilek declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

Autumn Fiscus,Board Secretary