SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Voting Meeting March 20 th, 2013 Administration Building Minutes

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1 SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Voting Meeting March 20 th, 2013 Administration Building Minutes The Board of School Directors of the Shaler Area School District held a Voting Meeting on Wednesday, March 20 th, 2013, at the Shaler Area Middle School Auditorium, 1810 Mount Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA, with Mr. James Giel, Jr, School Board President, presiding. Board Members Present: Members present by Phone: Others Present: Mr. William Couts Mr. Domenic Donovan Mr. James Fisher Mr. John Fries Mr. James Giel, Jr. Mrs. Susan Hunt Mr. Dean Ingold Mrs. Mary Lou Dixon Mrs. Jeanne Petrovich Dr. Wes Shipley, Superintendent Mrs. Kara Eckert, Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Charles Bennett, Director of Business Affairs Mr. Gary Mignogna, Director of Human Resources Mr. Bryan O Black, Director of Curriculum and Technology Mr. Matt Hoffman, Solicitor Notice of this meeting was posted as required. Dr. Shipley made the following recognition: o Dream Flight Adventures Launch held earlier today. Thank you to all that came to the event. Congratulations to Kara Eckert, Gary Gardner and the Shaler Area Elementary School staff and students for all that they did to make the day a success. o Shaler Area Crossing Guards In honor of Chester Freeman, long time Shaler Township Crossing Guard who recently passed away, the Shaler Area School Board and Administration recognized the following and thanked them for their dedication to the students of the district: Etna Borough Millvale Borough Reserve Township Mark Camerota Betty Haser Marlene Dickson Shirley Voller Connie Zirckel-Reed Marie Brittner Patty Zyglowicz Susan Vescera Lynn McBee James Zappa Walter Ostry Ann Schwarzmeier (sub) Shaler Township Mary Billisits Mary Harker Ron Petronio Mary Beth Burns Phyllis Harker Mary Tarasi Anthony Butler Sara Morini (sub) Patricia Wigda Ruth Murdy Mr. Giel recognized the Public to Speak on Agenda Items: There were none. Page 1 of 8

2 Mr. Giel called the meeting to order and asked the Board and audience to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. On a motion by Mr. Fisher with a seconded by Mr. Donovan, the following Minutes were approved. (Voice Vote): COW Meeting of 2/13/13 Voting Meeting of 2/20/13 Mr. Giel then announced items tabled or removed from the agenda: There were none. Mrs. Kara Eckert then announced the following Educational Items: Item SUP ACTION # EDUCATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL # TAKEN Board A.1 Approve a Disciplinary Action for Student #2 for the school year. Only Student Discipline A.2 Approve a proposal between the Shaler Area School District and the Arts Education Collaborative at a cost of $11, to be funded through the Accountability Block Grant. A.2 Arts Ed Collaborative A motion was made by Mr. Donovan with a second by Mr. Fries, to approve Items A.1 A.2. After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 nay Items A.1-2 Mr. Gary Mignogna then presented the following Personnel items for approval: ITEM # PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL SUP # ACTION TAKEN B.1 Approve the following Leaves of Absence (LOAs): LOA s a. Jennifer Birch, English teacher, Middle School, for an unpaid leave of absence effective on or about December 3, 2013, and returning to work on or about February 3, B.2 Approve the following Professional Study Leave of Absence: Professional Study LOA a. Maria Nepa, Biology teacher, High School, for an unpaid leave of absence, for pursuing full-time advanced university study, effective for the entire school year, and returning to work at the beginning of the school year. ITEM SUP ACTION Page 2 of 8

3 # PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) # TAKEN B.3 Approve the following supplemental contracts for Coaches for the school year. Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement: Coaches Basketball (Fall) a. Girls 7 th 8 th Assistant Gina Mullen b. Girls 7 th 8 th Assistant Tom Kline Cross Country (Fall) c. 9 th 10 th Assistant Justin Eskra d. 7 th 8 th Assistant Cecilia Petro Football (Fall) e. Assistant Varsity Ron Anzevino f. Assistant Varsity Bud Budziszewski g. Assistant Varsity Corey Thomas h. Assistant JV Orlando Bellisario i. Assistant JV Cory Williams j. Head 9 th T. Scott Breen k. Assistant 9 th Michael Francis (50%) l. Jordan Popinski (50%) m. Assistant 9 th Lance Petro n. Head 7 th 8 th Frank Bacco o. Assistant 7 th 8 th James Hellinger p. Assistant 7 th 8 th Pete Brough q. Assistant 7 th 8 th Joseph Laslavic, Jr. r. Volunteer Varsity/JV Craig Steedle s. Volunteer Varsity/JV Dan Gigler t. Volunteer Varsity/JV John Goode u. Volunteer Varsity/JV D. J. Zalewski v. Volunteer 9 th Tyler Bills Golf (Fall) w. Boys Assistant Varsity John Brough x. Girls Assistant Varsity Thomas Anke Soccer (Fall) y. Boys JV Mike Chmielewski z. Boys 7 th 8 th 9 th Assistant Adam Minaugh aa. Boys 7 th 8 th 9 th Assistant Anthony Russo bb. Boys 7-9 Volunteer Dan Monahan cc. Girls JV Andy Schrom dd. Girls 7 th 8 th 9 th Assistant Rob Yarnot ee. Assistant to the Athletic Director Tom Kayda ITEM SUP ACTION Page 3 of 8

4 # PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) # TAKEN B.3 Coaches (continued) Coaches (cont.) Tennis (Fall) ff. Girls Assistant Brian Duermyer Volleyball (Fall) gg. Girls Assistant Paul Stadelman Basketball (Winter) hh. Girls Head Varsity Neal Martin Bowling (Winter) ii. Girls/Boys Head Varsity Dennis Reagle jj. Volunteer Varsity Coach Shawn Pilyih Swimming (Winter) kk. Boys/Girls Head Varsity Keith Simmons Wrestling (Winter) ll. Head Varsity Drew D Agostino B.4 Rescind the following supplemental contract for Sponsors for the school year: Sponsors - Rescind Burchfield Primary a. Technology Support K-3 Rebecca Durbin (100%) (retro to 8/30/12) b. Middle School Academic Team Leader: 8 th Gr/Team White Kristen Paul (effective 3/20/13) B.5 Approve the following supplemental contracts for Sponsors for the school year. Compensation will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sponsors - Approve Burchfield Primary Technology Support K-3 Rebecca Durbin (50%) (retro to 8/30/12) Melissa Kattouf (50%) (retro to 8/30/12) B.6 Approve the following day-to-day Substitute Teacher for the school year: Substitute Teachers a. Allan Tinkey, Special Ed N-12, Elem Ed K-6 & Mid-Level Citizenship 7-9 b. Maria Eshelman, Registered Nurse c. Sean Devinney, Elementary K-6 & Special Ed PK-8 d. Michael Besnecker, Social Studies ITEM SUP ACTION Page 4 of 8

5 # PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) # TAKEN B.7 Approve the following day-to-day Substitute Clerical for the school year: Substitute Clericals a. Paul Bergdal B.8 Approve the following applicant in the Community Recreation Swim Program, effective February 21, 2013: a. Denise Stegman, Supervisor b. Jake Pawlak, Instructor Aide Community Rec Swim Employees A motion was then made by Mr. Fries with a second by Mrs. Hunt, to approve Item B.3 After no further discussion, this item was then approved by a roll call vote. Item B.3 Motion Carried: 8 aye; 0 nay; 1 abstain Couts Dixon Donovan Fisher Fries Hunt Ingold Petrovich Giel A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y A motion was then made by Mr. Fries with a second by Mr. Couts, to approve Items B.1,2, & B.4-8 After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. Items B.1,2; B.4-8 Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 nay Mr. Bennett then presented the following finance items for approval: Item # FINANCE AND OPERATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Sup. # ACTION TAKEN C.1 APPROVE FUND PROFILES: Fund A. General Fund Schedule of Bills and Addendum C.1A Profiles B. Cafeteria Fund Schedule of Bills C.1B C. Cafeteria Fund Operating Statement C.1C D. Fund Profiles and Investments C.1D E. Budget Transfers C.1E F. Year-to-Date Financial Reports C.1F C.2 Approval of the Shaler Area School District's Audit Report and Financial Statements for year ending June 30, 2012 as prepared by Hosack, Specht, Muetzel and Wood, LLP. (Peter Vancheri reviewed with the Board the audit C.2 Audit Report Page 5 of 8

6 at the COW Meeting on March 13, 2013). 3/20/13 Voting Meeting Minutes C.3 Approval of additional exception (2) requests for the school year. C.3 Exception Requests C.4 Approval to reject the Custodial/Maintenance Uniform Bids that were opened March 4, 2013, and direct administration to re-bid in bid Group II. C.4 Bid Rejection C.5 The administration recommends the Board approve the proposed 2013/2014 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget as presented. The Budget totals $3,809,028. There is no increase in the total district allocation. The Shaler Area School District s expected contribution to the AIU Program of Services budget is $57, A motion was made by Mr. Fisher with a second by Mrs. Hunt to approve Item C.1. After no further discussion, this item was then approved by a roll call vote. C.5 AIU Program Budget Item C.1 Motion Carried: 8 aye; 1 nay Couts Dixon Donovan Fisher Fries Hunt Ingold Petrovich Giel Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y A motion was then made by Mr. Fries with a second by Mr. Couts, to approve Items C.2-5. After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. Items C.2-5 Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 nay; Mr. Bennett then made the following acknowledgement: Department of Education has reviewed the resolution and proposed tax rates for the school year as submitted. Further clarification was made to the effects of property tax appeals on the district millage rate. Mr. Giel then announced the following upcoming meetings: Thursday, March 21 st, 2013 A.W. Beattie, Babcock Blvd. o A.W. Beattie Committee 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 27 th, 2013 Finance Committee Meeting o Executive Session 6:00 pm o Public Session 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 10 th COW Meeting o Executive Session 6:00 pm Page 6 of 8

7 o Public Session 7:30 pm Wednesday, April 17 th, 2013 Voting Meeting o Executive Session 6:45 pm o Public Session 7:30 pm Thursday, April 25 th, 2013 A.W. Beattie, Babcock Blvd. o A.W. Beattie Committee 6:30 pm Mr. Giel then recognized the Committee Meeting Minutes collected this month: (attached) Athletic Committee Meeting 2/11/13 AW Beattie Key Notes 1/24/13 A.W. Beattie Report was given by Mr. Fisher and Mr. Fries both recognized the information provided in the Key Notes for last month and reported no other noteworthy news. The Announcement of Past Executive Sessions was made by Mr. Giel. Mr. Giel asked if any other business needed to be presented to the Board: There was none. On a Motion by Mr. Donovan with a second by Mr. Couts, the Business Meeting was adjourned with a unanimous voice vote. Mr. Giel then Recognized the Public to speak on any non-agenda item: Due to the large audience, Mr. Giel imposed a time limit of 3 minutes per individual speaker comment during the public comment session. Chris Weaver Northview Drive spoke about concerns with the budget. Questioned various entries found in his research. He stated other information found in his research. He then bridged this conversation to his concerns with the current contract negotiations. He then presented a list of budget related questions to the board for review. Jeanne Ehrenberger, 2922 Angeline Drive questioned the 3 rd party auditor that came to the district and asked for a summary of any findings. Charlie Bennett stated that financially speaking there were no material findings. The school district has a positive fund balance and is within the guidelines of where we need to be by our policy. Ms. Ehrenberger made a comment of a flyer that was placed on her car. Spoke at length about the contents of the flyer and restated statistics supporting an increase in teacher salaries. Asked the district s plan to stay competitive and attract/retain quality teachers at Shaler Area. Mr. Giel stated the plan to remain financial prudent and provide the teachers a salary we can afford to pay them. Brian Opiela 5015 Venice Drive Offered support and time to former speaker. Amy Opiela 5015 Venice Drive Questioned procedure of current meeting. Mr. Giel clarified the process. Dennis Dudley 207 Mary Ann Drive Question about the request to revise the approved school calendar made the previous week. Asked for clarification on how the calendar was formed based on what information was provided. Dr. Shipley clarified the process and acknowledged the information that was provided by the teachers as credible and would be considered for the future, but the calendar had been approved and already posted and processes associated with the calendar had already begun at the time of the teachers presentation. Eileen Phillips 575 Kimble Drive spoke in support of the teachers and the earlier calendar start date. Ms. Phillips also spoke to the Orientation date approved with the calendar. Fear the date is too far ahead of the first day of school. Page 7 of 8

8 Courtney Skerlong 102 Scott Avenue Inquired as to the rates of the matching funds by the district to the PSERS pension plan. Mr. Bennett clarified that the district is billed by the state according to the employee payroll. Ms. Skerlong also requested clarification on district fund balance budget numbers and Capital Improvement plan. Mr. Giel, Dr. Shipley, Mr. Bennett, Matt Hoffman and various other School Board Members provided answers and dialog to each questions/comments posed. When no further guest approached the board, the Final Adjournment occurred at 8:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Chris Grossman Assistant Board Secretary Page 8 of 8