WINDBER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TEAM OF TEN. Keith Vasas. AGENDA July 25, 2017 D. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS & PUBLIC COMMENT

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1 WINDBER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TEAM OF TEN Timothy Tokarsky, President Barry Hostetler, Vice President Joseph Felix, Treasurer Susan Layton, Secretary Joseph K. Kimmel, Superintendent Michael Betcher Michael Grohal Steve Kormanik Kevin Sheehan Keith Vasas Samuel D. Clapper, Esquire, Solicitor Pamela L. Gyurik, Assistant Board Secretary AGENDA July 25, 2017 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS WINDBER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 7:00 PM WASD BOARD ROOM 2301 Graham Avenue Windber, PA A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE D. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS & PUBLIC COMMENT E. PRESENTATIONS F. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Resignation Erica LaMantia, Special Education Teacher 2. Resignation Carissa Sinosky, Special Education Teacher 3. Returned High School Ring G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 2017, previously distributed to the members of the Board be approved. H. BUSINESS/FINANCE 1. Resolved that three year agreement with TransFinder be approved to provide Bus Transportation Software for the , , and school year at a cost of $7,745 for the first year and $2,750 each year for the 2 nd & 3 rd year as per EXHIBIT A. Page 1 of 6

2 2. Resolved that the agreement with Ignite Education Solutions be approved to provide Social Worker Services for 1.5 days per week for 36 weeks at a cost of $18,117 billed in four installments of $4, as per EXHIBIT B. 3. Resolved that authorization be granted to approve the Teacher Match agreement with Ignite Education Solutions to provide substitute teachers for the school year, as per EXHIBIT C. 4. Resolved that the contract with Tableland Somerset County Head Start be approved for the school year as per EXHIBIT D. 5. Resolved that the agreement with NHS Pennsylvania be approved to provide educational services as needed to qualifying children with Autism and/or Emotional Disturbance for the school year as per EXHIBIT E. 6. Resolved that authorization be granted for Ignite to provide a day to day Stadium staff on an as needed basis, for the school year at a rate of $51/per day based on a four hour shift, as per EXHIBIT F. 7. Resolved that authorization be granted for Learning Lamp to use elementary facilities for a Before and After School Child Care Program as per EXHIBIT G. 8. Resolved that the agreement with the World of Learning Institute, a cooperative through IU08 be approved to provide support for Spanish and French I World Language instructional deliver at a cost of $8925 and $1000 for additional levels for the school year as per EXHIBIT H. 9. Resolved that the annual Letter of Agreement with ACRP Psychiatric Out-Patient Services be approved for the school year as per EXHIBIT I. Service will be used on as needed basis. 10. Resolved that additional hours be approved for professional development and consultation fees on an as needed basis for Business Office training. 11. Resolved that the EdInsight agreement with OnHand Schools be approved for the school year at a cost of be $11, This will be the first year of a three year contract with OnHand Schools, Inc. as per EXHIBIT K. 12. Resolved that the Instructional Leadership Coaching Program with OnHand Schools be approved for the school year at a cost of $ This includes 20 hours of on-site/webinar coaching and subscriptions to the Monthly Building Bulletin for administrative team members as per EXHIBIT L. This will be paid for with Title II funds. 13. Resolved that the Electronic Teachers Evaluation Portal (ETEP) be approved for the school year at a cost of $ for licensing fee as per EXHIBIT M. 14. Resolved that authorization be granted for Windber Area School District to be a part of the IU 08 Technology Law Pool from Sweet, Stevens, Katz and Williams for the school year at a cost of $600. Page 2 of 6

3 15. Resolved, that the recently adopted "Act 93 and Related Compensation Plan" for identified administrators covering the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2022, be modified to provide that vacation days that are not used and that are not surrendered as provided for in the Plan may be converted to sick days with the approval of the Superintendent. This provision was originally intended to be in the Plan and was inadvertently omitted. 16. Resolved that the School Resource Officer agreement with Windber Police be approved as per EXHIBIT P. 17. Resolved that the agreement with Nutrition Group, Inc. be approved pending final approval from the PA Department of Education as per EXHIBIT Q. (Mr. Kimmel will present a copy of their proposal at the board meeting, which will become part of the minutes of the meeting.) 18. Resolved that the Option 1 agreement with the Keystone Purchasing Network to provide roofing be approved. as per EXHIBIT R. (Document will be presented at the board meeting and will become a part of the minutes.) 19. Commissioning Services - Discussion I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Resolved that the revised Academic Calendar be approved to change the Snow Day scheduled for Friday, May 11 th to Friday, May 18 th, in order to coincide with the Junior-Senior Prom Date as per EXHIBIT N. 2. Resolved to approve the administrative action to approve CW Beckley to attend the Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute at Upper St. Clair HS in Pittsburgh July 19-21, The approximate cost for the registration fee, lodging, meals, mileage and tolls is $ This will be paid for through Title II Funds. 3. Resolved that authorization be granted for the Varsity Volleyball members to attend Fort LeBouf team camp in Erie from August 8th-11th. The only cost to the district would van transportation. 4. Resolved that the Softball Boosters be authorized to hold a Car Wash and Bake Sale on August 12 th at the Windber Community Building. 5. Resolved that the Varsity Cheerleaders be authorized to hold a Spirit Clothing Sale in August-September Resolved that authorization be granted for the PIAA Football Officials to use school district facilities to hold a PIAA Football Rules and Interpretation Meeting on August 8 th at 7:00 p.m. 7. Resolved that the football boosters be authorized to use the kitchen and equipment at Camp Hamilton to prepare the meals for the Varsity and Junior High Windber Football Players during football camp beginning August 13th. Page 3 of 6

4 8. Resolved that authorization be granted to publish the Annual Public Notice of Special Education Programs and Services for the school year as part of a consortium of School Districts that publish this notice in local newspapers through the Intermediate Unit Resolved that the Windber World Languages Club be approved to hold a fundraiser from August 24-September with Mariana s Subs and Pizzas. 10. Resolved that Girls Junior High Basketball be authorized to hold a Pie Shoppe Fundraiser in December. 11. Resolved that the Varsity Cheerleaders be authorized to hold their Kiddie Camp from 6 to 8 on Wednesday, August 9 th in the Auxiliary Gym. 12. Resolved that the Miller Motor s Bus Drivers be approved for the school year, as per EXHIBIT O. 13. Resolved that Garrett Wright be approved to attend TeacherCon workshop In Philadelphia, PA July 30 through August 4, 2017 at no cost to the district. J. PERSONNEL 1. Resolved that Allyn Lambert, professional staff member, receive a salary increase of $1600, as per the teacher s contract, for the school year for successfully completing a Masters Degree. 2. Resolved that Kevin Edmondson, professional staff member, receive a salary increase of $500 for the school year for earning an additional blocks of 15 credits after his Master s as per the teacher s contract. 3. Resolved that Lorraine Nulton be hired as a school psychologist at a salary of $ for the school year as an 11 month employee August 1, 2017 to June 30, (Exhibit J Ignite contract was deleted) 4. Resolved that Douglas Ledney be approved as the District Program Coordinator at a salary of $30,000 for the school year. His duties will include Transportation, Federal Programs, Safety Committee, Wellness Committee and other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. 5. Resolved that Chris Krause be approved as a volunteer Junior High Soccer Assistant for the school year, pending satisfactory completion of all necessary clearances. 6. Resolved that Katie Gehlmann be approved as a volunteer Girls Varsity/JV Basketball Assistant for the school year, pending satisfactory completion of all necessary clearances. 7. Resolved that Ken Klonicke, maintenance employee, be authorized to take two days without pay on June 15 & 28. Page 4 of 6

5 8. Resolved that Joshua Probst be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at a salary of $41,000 being Step A of the collective bargaining agreement salary schedule for representing credit for zero (0) years of prior teaching experience, pending satisfactory completion of required clearances and documentation). Initial Assignment: Secondary 9. Resolved that Scott Jani be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at a salary of $41,000 being Step A of the collective bargaining agreement salary schedule for representing credit for zero (0) years of prior teaching experience, pending satisfactory completion of required clearances and documentation). Initial Assignment: Secondary 10. Resolved that Amy Vizzini be approved as Volunteer Assistant Cheer Advisor for the school year, pending successful completion of all necessary clearances. 11. Resolved that the following individuals be approved as game help for the school year: a) Ticket Sellers/Takers 1) Sue Phillips 2) Kristen Butler 3) Brenda Gindlesperger 4) Joe Podrebarac 5) Tracy Cover b) Scoreboard/Clock Operators 6) Rick Dello 7) Anthony Spinos 8) Traci Leitenberger 9) Jim Hoffman 10) Kim Minahan 11) Bill Minahan c) Announcer 12) Frank Donato K. Resolved that the following individuals be approved as substitute teachers for the Teacher Match program for the school year: 1) Asel, Jennifer Emergency Cert 2) Barzeski, Michael Certified 3) Boburchock, Krystal Emergency Cert 4) Burket, Aaron Emergency Cert 5) Cook, Kathryn Certified 6) Critchfield, Marsha Certified 7) Dayok, David Certified 8) Defibaugh, Cassandra Certified 9) Dorland, Diana Emergency Cert 10) Dudinack, Kristyn Certified 11) Fine, Rachel Emergency Cert 12) Geiser, Linda Certified 13) Goller, Gloria Certified 14) Grady, Kevin Emergency Cert 15) Hetrick, Martika Certified 16) Hill, Steve Emergency Cert 17) Hite, Deborah Certified 18) Hutzler, Loriann Certified Page 5 of 6

6 19) Johnson, Andrew Certified 20) Kasuba, Mike Certified 21) Klein, Tara Emergency Cert 22) Kot, Georgia RN Emergency Cert 23) Lamkin, Robert Certified 24) Lane, Stephanie Emergency Cert 25) Lee, Shannon Emergency Cert 26) Leonard, Julianee Certified 27) Mantini, Kayla Emergency Cert 28) McMullen, Amanda Emergency Cert 29) Miller, Craig Certified 30) Mowry, James Certified 31) Moyer, Danielle Certified 32) Moyer, Kerri Emergency Cert 33) Naughton, Thomas Emergency Cert 34) Novak, Chelsey Emergency Cert 35) Ogline, Justin Certified 36) Orange, Kelsey Emergency Cert 37) Pollino, David Certified 38) Redvay (RN), Brittany Emergency Cert 39) Rogers, Maria Emergency Cert 40) Rossi (EC), Peter Emergency Cert 41) Scheller, Neil Emergency Cert 42) Schmidt, Hannah Emergency Cert 43) Seifert, Melissa Certified 44) Seitz, Patricia Certified 45) Smith, Brooke Emergency Cert 46) Spinelli, Michelle RN, Emergency Cert 47) StClair, Shirley Certified 48) Toth, Ellen RN, Emergency Cert 49) Wozniak, Donald Emergency Cert L. OTHER MATTERS M. LEGAL MATTERS N. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 1. PA School Boards Association Legislative Council Mr. Keith Vasas 2. Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center a) Mr. Joseph Felix, b) Mr. Kevin Sheehan c) Mrs. Susan Layton O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. An executive session will be held for the purpose of. The board may or may not vote after executive session. P. ADJOURNMENT Q. ROLL CALL VOTES Note: By resolution adopted December 20, 1973, a unanimous affirmative vote without objection, on any questions requiring a recorded vote showing how each Director voted under Section 508 of the School Code shall be deemed to be an affirmative vote by each Director as if he had responded affirmatively to the calling of his individual name and shall be recorded as follows: Section 508 vote: All Directors present voted in the affirmative. Page 6 of 6