FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 REGULAR MEETING FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MONDAY, August 17, :30 P.M. HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Administrative Conference Room 3240 School Road, Murrysville, PA OPENING ACTIVITIES M I N U T E S 1. Mr. Yingling called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Mr. Yingling led the salute to the flag. 3. Mr. Yingling read the Mission Statement. We, the Franklin Regional School community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement and citizenship in all we do. 4. Roll Call. Present were: Mr. Shafer, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Yingling,, Dr. Gigliotti, Mr. Scheinert, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Evans Absent was: Mrs. Gurrentz RECOGNITION OF VISITORS None SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. D Arcangelo reported on positive feedback regarding the District which he received from a parent while dining at a local eatery. After moving into the area from out of state and having several children graduate from Franklin Regional, she described the District as being exemplary in the education it provides. The Induction Program for new teachers began today; all teachers will report on August 24 th for a threeday Orientation Program. The replacement of the football field turf is complete except for the line painting which will be completed the weekend of August 22 nd. In response to Mrs. Cook s request at the August 3 rd Committee-of-the-Whole meeting for information on the second quarter EIT figures, the Director of Financial Services, Mr. George Safin, distributed a summary sheet which showed the monthly EIT collections for the past several years. Mr. Seymour asked for quarterly EIT reports during the school year. When asked if the State budget stalemate would affect Franklin Regional, Mr. Safin noted the District would most likely not be affected until after January 1, 2010, if at all. At this time, no cut in services is anticipated within the District due to the State budget impasse. At a recent retreat for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) Board members, Dr. LuAnne Matta, the Executive Director of the WIU noted that some districts within the WIU are arrears on their payments; therefore, the WIU is unable to meet its payroll and pay bills. She asked for approval from the WIU Board members to see an unsecured line of credit in the amount of $4 million. If some of the districts are able to bring their payments up to date, the WIU can operate for another month without seeking the line of credit. Franklin Regional would be responsible for 1/17 th of the interest on the loan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting June 15, 2009

2 Page 2 2. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting August 3, Special Meeting August 3, 2009 Mr. Scheinert REPORTS AND INFORMATION 1. Upcoming Topics (Att. p. 1) Dr. D Arcangelo The agenda for the September 14 th Committee-of-the-Whole meeting will include the following: World Language curriculum (French); information regarding renewal of the contract for the District postage meter; a revision to the Homestead Resolution; and approval of additional donations. 2. Future Dates (a) Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting September 14, 2009 Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. (b) Regular Board Meeting September 28, 2009 Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Treasurer s Reports (Att. pp. 2-31) Mr. Seymour 2. Payment of Bills (Separate Attachment) Mr. Scheinert asked about the numerous Dual Enrollment Refunds which appear on the List of bills. Dr. D Arcangelo explained that the District has an articulation agreement with several local colleges. Students pay a tuition fee to the university or college to complete college-level coursework at Franklin Regional. Once the student has successfully completed the course, their names are submitted to the State for submission to the Dual Enrollment Grant Program. Once verified, the State notifies the District that reimbursement for the course(s) can be issued to the student by the District. A vote was taken on the original motion to approve the payment of bills. Mr. Seymour Mrs. Cook VISITORS COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS None

3 Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA Committee meeting action items considered routine and/or which have been previously discussed by the Board will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action upon Board request. 1. Items Removed from Consent Agenda for Separate Action: 2 2. Consent Agenda Action for all items except those Listed in 1. above: Mr. Shafer Mr. Scheinert RECOMMENDED ACTION FROM COMMITTEE-of-the WHOLE MEETING 1. ROLL CALL RESOLUTION That the Board approve the roll call resolution addressing the exception to the roll call provision of Section 508 of the School Code. The motion is intended to expedite the calling of the roll CONFERENCES That the Board grant permission to School Board members, the Board Secretary and District Administrators to attend the annual Convention of the National School Boards Association, the American Association of School Administrators, or any other Educational convention during the 2009/2010 school year which will be of educational or financial advantage to the Franklin Regional School District. In addition, the Superintendent may approve any conference or workshop for any staff member. An itemized, verified statement of expenditures will be maintained in the Business office and made a part of the record following all conferences or workshops attended. Those attending any conference/convention will submit a written report on their attendance. Mrs. Cook asked for this motion to be pulled from the Consent Agenda. She noted that no Franklin Regional Board member has attended a national convention in a very long time and, for publicity purposes, she noted that none would be attending during the 2009/2010 school year A vote was taken on the original motion. Mr. Evans Mr. Shafer

4 Page 4 3. CATAPULT LEARNING CONTRACT (Att. pp ) That the Board approve the agreement between the Franklin Regional School District and Catapult Learning for the purpose of providing Title I remedial reading instruction with parent involvement for two (2) eligible students at Mother of Sorrows School for the 2009/2010 school year at a rate of $2, ($2, for instruction; $31.25 for parent involvement), as per the attached. 4. BUS DRIVERS/BUS STOPS (Att. pp ) That the Board approve the attached listing of bus drivers for the 2009/2010 school year. That the Board approve the attached listing of designated bus stops for the 2009/2010 school year. 5. PROCEDURES AFFECTING CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES (Att. pp ) That the Board approve the Procedures Affecting Classified Employees, 501. Contract Carrier Drivers, as per the attached. 6. NOTICE OF ADOPTION POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND USE OF FUNDS (Att. pp ) That the Board adopt the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit s policies, procedures and use of funds under the federal requirements of 34 CFR PART 300, as per the attached, in order to fulfill the requirements of 22 PA Code Chapter 14 and the regulatory requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B. 7. DONATIONS (Att. pp ) That the Board accept the following donations, as per the attached: $350 from the Heritage Elementary School Teachers for the Fund-A-Meal Program $3,000 from the Franklin Regional Adult School for the purchase of a Presentation System (including a Student Response System) for Heritage Elementary School $40.00 from Casimir Dapra for the Fund-A-Meal Program

5 Page 5 A PhotoSmart 7760 Digital Photo Printer valued at $ from the Highmark Caring Foundation for the Middle School 8. BUDGET TRANSFERS (Att. pp ) That the Board approved budget transfers for the month of June in the amount of $92,467.73, as per the attached. NEW BUSINESS 1. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AIR CONDITIONING (Att. pp ) That the Board award the contract to replace major components of the air conditioning chiller unit that services the Senior High School classrooms to Elk Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $36,700.00, as per the attached. VOTE: Mr. Shafer Mr. Seymour 2. PERSONNEL (Att. pp ) That the Board approve the following personnel reports, as per the attached: a. Certificated b. Support c. Supplemental VOTE: Mr. Evans EXECUTIVE SESSION Board President Mr. Herb Yingling announced the Board had met in Executive Session prior to the start of the meeting to discuss a personnel issue and a contractual issue. The Board would not meet in Executive Session following adjournment of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT

6 Page 6 8:03 p.m. Dr. Gigliotti ATTEST: Karen A. Cadwell, Board Secretary