Westmont Hilltop School District

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1 MINUTES Board of Directors Meeting Monday, June 19, 2017 HS Black Box 7:00 p.m. Call to Order by President Thomas at 7:17 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Roll Call Board Member Present Excused Mrs. Lisa Drennen Dr. Kamal Gella, Vice President Mr. Daniel Hill Mr. Joseph Kesslak Mr. Darin Marley, Secretary Mr. Jeffrey Masterson, Treasurer Mr. John Messina Mr. Matthew Thomas, President Mr. David Williams 6 3 Also present at the table were Attorney Elizabeth Benjamin, Dr. Timothy Williams, Superintendent, and Mrs. Mary Hartnett, as recording secretary. Approval of the following Board meeting minutes: May 15, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Presentation of Committee Reports: a. Dr. Timothy Williams, Superintendent s Report b. Mr. Darin Marley, Board Secretary, Report of Executive Sessions: June 5, 2017 at approximately 7 p.m. to discuss legal & personnel issues. June 19, 2017 at approximately 6:30 pm to discuss legal & personnel issues. c. Mrs. Lisa Drennen, GJCTC Representative d. Dr. Kamal Gella, Property Committee Update e. Mr. Daniel Hill, Student Activities Committee Update f. Mr. Jeffrey Masterson, Finance Committee Update g. Mr. John Messina, Personnel Committee h. Mr. Matthew Thomas, Curriculum Committee Update

2 FINANCE F Motion to approve the Treasurer s Report and bill listing for May Motion: Mr. Masterson F Motion to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education continues to advocate that the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System (PSERS) be reformed for overall improved efficiency, accountability, and financial/investment management; and WHEREAS, PSERS is the most problematic financial issue facing the School District, resulting in local taxpayers paying more in real estate taxes to maintain educational programs and services; and WHEREAS, there is a strong belief that pension reform is needed now more than ever to address the short-term and long-term negative effects of how PSERS is financially impacting the School District budget by reducing staff, eliminating programs and services, and depleting fund balances for recurring costs now and in the future; and WHEREAS, the projected employer contribution rate increases are financially unsustainable at a schedule of 32.57% for ; 34.18% for ; 35.53% for ; and 35.95% for , and, WHEREAS, it is highly recommended that unions, legislators, state employees, public school associations, and others collaborate to address and reduce the existing unfunded liability of the retirement system and provide options to move forward with a state retirement system that is fair and equitable for both participants and taxpayers. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education advocates strongly for the Governor of Pennsylvania, State Legislators, Union Officials, State Associations, and others work collaboratively for a fair and equitable employee retirement system that addresses unfunded liabilities for sustainability with fidelity and one in which will greatly improve the overall efficiency, accountability, and financial/investment management protocols now and in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be submitted to the elected Senators and Representatives of Cambria County in the General Assembly, and to the Governor of Pennsylvania.

3 PROPERTY PR Motion to approve the purchase of the playground equipment per the proposal from Jeffrey Associates for total purchase, delivery and installation per the quote on May 19, 2017 plus the surface safety material in the amount of (Not to exceed) $122,941. PR Motion to approve the purchase of two speed zone signs for installation on Menoher Blvd. at a cost of $17, PR Motion to approve advertising for bid alterations of the HS temporary classrooms to be used for the District Administrative Offices. PR Motion to approve the purchase the property on Veta Lane in the Borough of Westmont, Cambria County, Pennsylvania with Tax Map Identification No from Mr. Wayne Nardecchia, for the amount of $4,000, contingent upon a satisfactory title search and satisfaction of any/all additional conditions outlined in the agreement of sale between the parties, and further authorizing the Business Manager to sign the proposed Agreement of Sale, issue any required deposit, and take any/all necessary actions to execute the sale when/if all condition are satisfied. PR Motion to approve the following changes order for the HS project: Bob Biter Electrical COR# EC-038 Black Box Additional Circuits $8, Cost to furnish all additional wiring, as requested. The cost includes demo the old panel, mounting the new Dimming Panel, furnished by others, and extending twenty-four (24) circuits from the new panel to the existing pipe rack junction boxes. Also included is the raceway and cable for new switches for the dimming system located beside the new panel. All low voltage connections are to be done by others. Touch up painting of the ceiling after tiles are removed and the painting of the exposed conduit, will be done by others. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN QUOTE. Remaining Unit costs per contract ($5,983.50) Total $2,899.50

4 STUDENT ACTIVITIES SA-3-16 Motion approve the Agreement between the LHAC (Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference) and the Beard Legal Group; to handle legal matters effective immediately and through the 2017/2018 school year. EDUCATION E Motion to approve of the following Student Field Trip Requests: a) May 31, 2017: Joshua Brumbaugh, Westmont HS Concert Band, Concert/Marching Band Trip to Laurelwood to perform for Veterans and Congressman. Bus expense: $300 (approx.) b) October (3 dates) 2017: Brian Moore, American Government, Cambria County Courthouse & Prison. Expenses: Transportation: $750 (3 bus trips); Subs: 2 subs for 3 days = $480 c) November 2, 3, 4, 2017: Jonathan Rutledge, Student Council, Student Council State Conference, Red Lion Area Senior High School. Expenses: Bus $ tbd, 2 night stay for advisor only: $228+tax; Substitute for 2 days: $160 to $190. d) December 11, 2017: Mr. Mitchell/Mr. Jones, Senior Class, Unguarded: A Conversation with Chris Herren, Penn Highlands. Expenses: 3 busses: $750 E Motion to approve the following Professional Development Conference Requests: a) June 12-16, 2017: Korbin Shearer; National Science Foundation STEM Guitar Institute, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH. Expenses: 5 night accommodation = Approx. $500 b) June 14, 2017: Nicole Kuzmiak, Coffee with Collins-from an Administrators Point of View, IU8 Altoona. Expenses: None c) June 15, 16, 2017: Megan Muir, Lori Kiser, Beth Shoff, Nicole Kuzmiak, Cindy McCombie, Courtney Shaffer, Brittany Patrick, Interdisciplinary assessment and Instruction in Reading, IU8 Duncansville. Expenses: Teachers are willing to attend without compensation. Mileage = $50 d) June 19-20, 2017: Addie Witt, 21 st Century Skills: Content Inquiry & Literacy Institute, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Expenses: Mileage $395, Hotel $316, Registration $250 e) June 11 Sept. 13, 2017 (6 days): Lynn Clement and Amy Brown; PA Inspired Leadership NISL Course 1: World Class Schooling Vision & Goals, IU8. This is the first of three PDE required courses for Principals and Administrators. Mileage: $270 each participant

5 f) July 18, 2017: Tyler Walters and Skye Denara, Specialist Summit 2017, Good Shepherd Church, Centre County. Expenses: $30/per registration g) September 21, October 30, 2017, January 11 and March 5, 2018: Cathy Tunstall, Autism Support Consortium, IU8 offices. Expenses: Mileage for the 4 days = approx. $100 PERSONNEL P Motion to accept the 2017/2018 IU8 Substitute Teacher Consortium s annual contract in the amount of $500. P Motion to approve Mike Marovich, Assistant Golf Pro at Sunnehanna Country Club, as volunteer golf coach (pending receipt of clearances). P Motion to approve Tom Marshall as Volunteer Varsity Football Coach, pending receipt of clearances. P Motion to approve Thomas Walker (currently a temporary custodian) as HS Janitor I at an hourly pay rate of $11.37 effective immediately (all clearances are on file). P Motion to accept the resignation of Robert Micik, HS Custodian, effective June 7, 2017.

6 P Motion to approve a yearlong sabbatical ( school year) for HS employee # P Motion to approve an FMLA request from HS employee # Expected time of return is approximately mid-october P Motion to recommend the following extra-curricular positions for the 2017/2018 school year: Yearbook, Heather Brilhart (25% of $2,217 (max stipend) = $554.25) Yearbook, Korbin Shearer (75% of $770 (first year stipend) = $577.50) P Motion to approve the following new drivers for the McIlwain School Bus Line Company: Andy Kordell (all paperwork on file with bus company) P Motion to accept Rick DelSignore s resignation as advisor for the Nation Junior Honor Society (NJHS), effective immediately. P Motion to eliminate a vacant high school teaching position due to a resignation. P Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Westmont Hilltop School District and the Teamsters Local Union #110 effective July 1, 2017 through July 1, 2021.

7 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 pm Respectfully Submitted, Voice Vote: Unanimous, 8-0 Darin Marley, Board Secretary