GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 22, 2018 MINUTES

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1 GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 22, 2018 MINUTES The of the Board of School Directors of the Greater Johnstown School District was held on Monday, January 22, 2018, at the District Administrative Office. The meeting was called to order by President, Cynthia Ahlborn, at 5:20 p.m. Those present were: Ms. Cynthia Ahlborn, Mr. Vincent Arcurio, Mr. Thomas C. Dadey, Mr. Edwin J. Mikesic, Mr. Jason Moore, Mrs. Kimberly Murray, Mr. David Osborne, Mr. Eugene Pentz, and Mr. Daniel Tomak. Others present were: Michael Vuckovich, Attorney Brendon Moran, Eric Kocsis, Amy Arcurio, Brian Bambino, and Randy Griffith, from the Tribune Democrat. The Opening Prayer was led by Cynthia Ahlborn, who also led the Pledge of Allegiance. HEARING OF CITIZENS. Mrs. Robin Kmetz, 125 Spring Street Mrs. Kmetz stated that her grandson was discharged from the Meadows facility. She indicated that he was admitted to the facility due to a medical condition as a result of bullying at school, which continued after notifying the appropriate individuals at the school. She stated that he had a plan in place to commit suicide. Mrs. Kmetz stated that more should be done, e.g., hallways and bathrooms should be monitored more closely. She also stated that parents have contacted her regarding students being denied bathroom facilities and lunch. Mr. Vuckovich requested that she identify the parents who are alleging the above. Mrs. Kmetz would not do so. At this time, Mr. Vuckovich stated that he would reissue a directive for high school administrators to follow through regarding the allegations. Mr. Vuckovich reiterated his request to Mrs. Kmetz to provide the names of the parents to the high school administration.

2 January 22, 2018 Page 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Thomas C. Dadey moved to approve, and amend, the January 22, 2018 Agenda, to include Motions PN and E The motion was seconded by Edwin J. Mikesic, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. EXECUTIVE SESSION Debra Crowder announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the Board Meeting, from 4:50 to 5:19 p.m., for the following:. Personnel matters regarding the credentials of candidates for the positions on the agenda, two (2) professional employees, an Act 93 employee, and Grievance # PERSONNEL AND NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Edwin J. Mikesic moved that the Sabbatical Leave of Absence Request, from Employee No. 1308, for health reasons, effective the second semester through the end of the School Year, be approved. The motion was seconded by Daniel Tomak, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Eugene Pentz moved that Michael O Connor be reinstated from furlough status, under Section of the Public School Code, and appointed to the position of Substitute for Temporary Vacancy (STV) of Business Co-op Teacher, Grades 10-12, effective the second semester of the School Year. The motion was seconded by Edwin J. Mikesic, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Jason Moore moved that the retirement request from Patricia Potasnik, Business Teacher, Grades 9-12, at Johnstown High School, be accepted, effective the end of the School Year, and the position be eliminated. The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN )

3 January 22, 2018 Page 3 Daniel Tomak moved that the retirement request from Kevin Marabito, Special Education Teacher - MDS, at Johnstown High School, be accepted, effective the end of the School Year, and the position be eliminated. The motion was seconded by Edwin J. Mikesic, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Edwin J. Mikesic moved that Nolan Maurer be appointed to the position of Substitute for Temporary Vacancy of Allied Health Instructor, at the Johnstown High School, contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary payroll forms and Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, as per the Teachers Contract, effective date to be determined by the Administration. The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Edwin J. Mikesic moved that Grievance No (Professional Staff) be denied. The motion was seconded by Kimberly Murray, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Eugene Pentz moved that the Family Medical Leave of Absence Request, of Employee No. 2315, effective March 1, 2018 through April 3, 2018, be approved, contingent upon receipt and final review of all necessary paperwork. The motion was seconded by Vincent Arcurio, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Edwin J. Mikesic moved that the retirement request from Sarah Gorman, Paraprofessional Special Education/Regular Education/Personal Care Assistant (JES), be accepted, effective the end of the School Year, and the position be eliminated. The motion was seconded by Kimberly Murray, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN ) Kimberly Murray moved that Brian Bambino be appointed to the position of Interim Director of Physical Plant, effective January 23, 2018, and appointed as the Director of Physical Plant, effective July 1, 2018, at a salary of $75,000, per the Act 93 Compensation Plan, contingent upon the receipt of necessary Clearance documents. The motion was seconded by Edwin J. Mikesic, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN )

4 January 22, 2018 Page 4 EDUCATION COMMITTEE Edwin J. Mikesic moved that the following conference request be approved:. Justin Zahorchak (0) Not Mandatory Federal Programs Coordinators Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - January 29-31, 2018 Estimated Cost: $ (Grant Funds) The motion was seconded by Eugene Pentz, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (E ) Eugene Pentz moved that the Resolution, opposing the ESA Voucher Programs (SB2), be approved. The motion was seconded by Daniel Tomak, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (E ) ADJOURNMENT Eugene Pentz moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Vincent Arcurio, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. Debra A. Crowder Board Secretary Cynthia Ahlborn, Board President Date Approved:

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