Seneca Valley School District

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1 Seneca Valley School District SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium - 8:00 p.m. (Community Relations Committee will meet as necessary at 7:30 p.m. preceding the regularly advertised monthly board meetings in the Intermediate High School auditorium.) MINUTES November 10, CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Berkebile, Board President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. A. Moment of Silence - The meeting was opened with a moment of silence. B. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Berkebile led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. Roll Call - Roll call by Joan Rinaman, Board Secretary, showed the following Board members in attendance: Mr. Dean Berkebile, Mr. Kenneth Brennan, Dr. Sally Hanley, Mr. Robert J. Hill, Jr., Mr. Tom Roth, Mr. Joseph Scalamogna, Mr. Anthony Storti, Mr. Jason Wehrle, and Mr. Jeffrey Widdowson. Others present included Dr. Donald Tylinski, Superintendent; Dr. Matthew McKinley, Assistant Superintendent Secondary; Dr. Jeffrey Fuller, Assistant Superintendent Elementary; Ms. Tracy Vitale, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources and Pupil Services; Mr. Lynn Stewart, Business Manager; Ms. Linda Andreassi, Communications Director; Mr. Ronald Lamneck, Buildings/Grounds/Security Director; Mr. Greg Caprara, Athletic Director; Mr. Kevin Prady, Transportation Director; Mr. Matthew Hoffman, Solicitor; visitors on enclosed list; and press representatives. 2. INFORMATION REPORTS A. Student/Staff Recognition 1. The Seneca Valley Senior High School was recently recognized as one of Central Blood Bank's Top 10 Regional Blood Donors for Ranked at eighth place, Seneca Valley advances four places from the previous year to reach the top 10 with a total donation of 944 units of blood. It's remarkable to note that the Senior High is in good company as the top seven include Wyotech Technology, PNC, the United States Steel Corporation, West Penn Allegheny Health System, WDVE, the University of Pittsburgh, and UPMC. 2. Allison Brombacher, an Evans City fourth grade student, was chosen as the winner of the Seneca Valley Holiday Card Contest. Allison's outdoor holiday scene will be featured on the front of the card that is sent to more than 1,200 staff, vendors, and friends of the district. Allison will appear at the January School Board meeting for recognition of her efforts.

2 B. Dates to Remember November 11 Veterans Day/Professional Development/No School for Students/Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences November American Education Week Nov. 26-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School December 3 Thank You Dinner/School Board Reorganization Meeting C. Legislative - Mr. Brennan suggested the Board stay informed on the Governor s proposed graduation assessment, Act 61. D. Enrollment Update - The latest numbers are provided in the backup materials. E. Principal Reports - The building reports are provided in the backup materials. F. Assessment Presentation - Dr. Fuller and Dr. McKinley presented information on assessment tools being used at Seneca Valley. G. Grant Programs - There was nothing new to report on grant programs. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT - There were no public comments. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the minutes from the following meetings: A. Work Session - October 6, 2008 B. Regular Meeting - October 13, OPERATION REPORTS A. Financial Reports - The following financial reports are provided in the backup materials: 1. Senior High Activities 2. Intermediate High Activities 3. Middle School Activities 4. Athletics 5. Food Service 6. Earned Income Tax B. Agency Reports 1. Vo-Tech - The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday. 2. I. U. IV - There was no update. 3. Clarence Brown - There was nothing to report. 6. PAYMENT OF BILLS - Approve the General Fund bills provided in the backup materials which total $4,686, ACTIVITIES FUND BILLS - Approve the Activities Fund bills provided in the agenda which total $45, CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS - Approve the Construction Fund bills provided in the backup materials which total $90,

3 Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the minutes, financial reports, and various bills as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 9. ADMINISTRATION ACTION A. Conferences - Approve conferences in backup. B. Board Policies - Approve the following Board policy: 1. # Weapons, revised, adoption C. Election Redistricting - Approve the recommendation of the election redistricting committee as presented at the November 3, 2008 meeting. D. Education Support Professionals Contract - Approve the agreement with Seneca Valley Education Support Professionals PSEA NEA. Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to approve the conferences, policy, election redistricting, and contract as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 10. INSTRUCTION ACTION A. Early Intervention - Approve agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit for early intervention transition to school age evaluations. B. Student Adjudications Approve student adjudications and C. Business Technology Curriculum - Approve the changes to the Business Technology curriculum as presented in the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 3, D. Science, Technology, and Mathematics Grant - Approve the submission and disbursement of the Westinghouse N-Visioning a Brighter Future grant for Haine Middle School in the amount of $1,000. E. PMEA Convention - Approve the expenditure of up to $8,000 for the jazz band and madrigal singers to travel to Valley Forge to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association conference on April 24, Dr. Hanley motioned, seconded by Mr. Roth, to approve the IU agreement, adjudications, curriculum changes, grant, and student convention expenditure as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 11. BUSINESS/FINANCES ACTION A. Budget Transfers - Approve budget transfers. B. Joint Purchasing Agreement - Approve Joint Purchasing Agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV. C. General Supplies and Equipment Bid - Authorize the administration to seek bids for general equipment and supplies for

4 D. December Bills - Authorize administration to pay December bills. E. Tax Refund - Deny real estate tax refund request. F. Right-of-Way Agreement - Approve right-of-way agreement with Harmony Borough Water Authority for water tower to be built adjacent to Connoquenessing Valley Elementary, pending review of the solicitor. G. Tax Refund - Approve real estate tax refund in the amount of $ Mr. Scalamogna motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the budget transfers, IU agreement, authorization to bid, bill payment, refund denial, right-of-way agreement, and tax refund as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 12. PERSONNEL ACTION (Details provided in the agenda.) A. Resignations - Professional- Angela Mills, Matthew Delp; Classified - Cynthia Little; Supplemental - Matthew Martin, Chad Robertson, Chad Hein, Mark Bauman. B. Appointments - Professional Substitutes - Heidi Brackbill, day-to-day substitutes; Supplemental - Victor Giannotta, Jason Woolslare, David Gerrich, Anthony Babusci, Barry Murray, Lynn Wagner, Christopher Brown, Thomas Donati, Sharon Gilliland, Robert Hamilton, Curtis Johns, Ruth Johns, Jane Leo, Matthew Martin, H. Leo Stefanacci, George Trew, David Smolinski, Stephen Adams, Nick DeSanzo, Michael Manipole, Lori Rehm, Lisa Salak, David Smolinski, Nicole Bilodeau, Kimberly Belt, Timothy Landry, Donna Schaefer, Timothy Dubovi, Thomas Tomeo, Scott Stewart, Anthony Babusci, Jeff Fisher, Kevin Wildrick, Megan Meeder, Leigh Dunn, Renae Callihan, Ted Neill, Michael Henry, Cheryl Schaudt, Gary Watkins, Carrie Mann, Dan Sample, Al Smith, Dave Smolinski, Jim Sutkowski, Jennifer Mitnick, Tara Kauffelt; Classified - Barbara Donaldson, Danene Leasher, David Bopp, Jannie Nedley, Dana Osselborn, day-to-day substitutes. C. Leaves - Jodie Perry, Greg Smolinski, Virginia Nock, Beth Benson, Jill Czar, Kathleen Greppi, Susan Baker, Gail Gross, Pamela Sample. D. Information 1. Ms. Amy Calder will be completing a principal internship through Edinboro University during the spring and summer of 2009 under the direction of Mr. Alan Cumo and Ms. DeeAnn Graham. 2. Ms. Amy Robeson will be completing a guidance counseling practicum through Slippery Rock University during the fall & spring semesters of under the direction of Mrs. Kelly Inman. 3. Ms. Rianna Rivero will be completing a guidance counseling practicum through Slippery Rock University during the fall & spring semesters of under the direction of Ms. Rozann Lamberto. 4. Ms. Jessica Horzempa will be completing a principal internship through California University of Pennsylvania during the summer of 2009 under the direction of Mr. Hallman. 4

5 Mr. Widdowson motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to approve the resignations, appointments, and leaves as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 13. COMMUNICATIONS - One communication was received from Karen Yochum. 14. ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the Board, Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel and legal matters were discussed in executive session prior to this meeting. Mr. Dean Berkebile, Board President Mrs. Joan Rinaman, Board Secretary 5