HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES MARCH 21, 2011 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING

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1 HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES MARCH 21, 2011 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING

2 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES MEETING March 21, 2011 The Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District held a meeting on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 6:43 p.m. in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Roy Christ, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order followed by the flag salute. The following members were present: Arlene Burno, Wayne Henry, Sonja Houston, Lola Lawson, Tiffiney Penn and Patricia Whitehead-Myers were present. Present: Dr. Sybil Knight, Acting Superintendent Shawn Farr, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Bader, Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS announced that there was an executive session on February 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. regarding personnel matters and on March 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. regarding personnel matters. The Assistant Secretary announced that the meeting was advertised in the Patriot News on January 19, 2011and that once the meeting is called to order no public comment slips will be accepted by the board. Public comment is limited to Harrisburg City residents only. School District Policy 903 will be followed during the Board of School Directors public meeting. Copies of this policy are on the table in the back of the room. The next board meeting is April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes March 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Motion: Second: Ms Burno 2

3 ( 2 ) Public Comment Agenda Items 1. Sherri Magnuson HEA President Commented on the Budget Transfers that deleted the budgets for the Safe & Drug Free School and Adult Ed grants. 2. Lisa Paige 115 Calder St. Asked the same question as Ms Magnuson and requested information on Budget Transfer H, Stimulus Grant, that was not awarded. 3. Daria Auguste 3216 N. 6 th St. Asked what process was used by the Board in reviewing the Treasurer s Report and Check Registers. responded that the Finance Committee reviews the materials and that nay Board members who have questions will ask them. 4. Sylvia Rigal 609 Curtain St. Commented on the AEDY Contractor Agreement (Item 11.5.) 5. Ric Hazard 1904 N. 2 nd St. Expressed his appreciation for receiving a paper copy of the agenda attachments. He also raised a question about four of the items in the check register 6. Norma Kenly Barber 1203 N. 14 th St. Raised a question about the HR Director position. commented that the Board will be tabling all of the Personnel items until the April 4 Board Meeting. Reports 6.1 Recognition of Sci-Tech State National History Day Competition Finalists Marcia Magill & Michelle Felton reported that this presentation was being rescheduled for the April 4 Board Meeting. 6.2 SPIRIT (Student Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together) Student Advisory Council. Roma Benjamin Ms Benjamin introduced a group of students who spoke about the activities of the SPIRIT group in trying to develop more harmony among students at John Harris and to improve the school experience. Some of their suggestions included a dress code, changing school hours to a later start time, providing incentives for student attendance, and ways to prevent outside influences from coming into the school.. Treasurer s Report 7.1 Treasurer s Report - Month ending February 28, Payment of Bills March 3, 2011 checks Motion: Second: DISSCUSSION: Mr. Bader and Mr. Hasan responded to the questions that were raised during the Public Comment session with regard to several bills. 3

4 ( 2 ) Budget Transfers 8.1 Budget Transfers Motion: Second: Ms Whitehead-Myers DISSCUSSION: Dr. Knight-Burney and Mr. Bader responded to the questions that were raised during the Public Comment session with regard to several budget transfers. ( 2 ) Other Fiscal Matters 9.1 Fundraising Requests 9.2 E-rate Contract Funding Year Voice Equipment and Software Motion: Second: DISCUSSION: Ms Burno asked if this contract was a continuation of the contracts approved at the last meeting. Mr. Bader responded that it was an additional contract, but was not included with the others because it was from the State PEPPM bid rather than having bid individually as the other contracts were. 4

5 ( 2 ) Personnel Items 10.1 Appointments and Other 10.2 Replacement of Human Resources Director 10.3 Director of Human Resources Revised Job Description A motion was made to table the Personnel Items until the April 4, 2011 Meeting. Motion: Second: ( 2 ) Policies and Programs 11.1 Continuing Education/Time Away From Work announced that this item was pulled from the agenda 5

6 11.2 Dauphin County Technical School uition Agreement and Payment for IDEA Part B Subgrant Contract for IDEA Part B Subgrant Contract for requested that Item 11.5 be voted on separately. Motion: Second: ( 2 ) 11.5 Independent Contractor Agreement AEDY (Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth) Report Motion: Second: DISCUSSION: Ms Burno questioned if there was anyone already in the District who was capable of doing this work. Dr. Knight-Burney explained the nature of the work required and said that there was no one currently in the District who was able to perform the necessary tasks. ( 6 ) voted abstention 6

7 ( 2 ) ( 1 ) abstention Public Comment Non-Agenda Items 1. Norma Kenly Barber th St. Requested a clarification of whether or not Dr. Knight-Burney was still the Acting Superintendent and if the vote at the last meeting was legal. responded that the vote at the last meeting did not meet the required five day notification and that a new vote will need to be taken. Since a valid vote has not been taken, Dr. Knight-Burney is still the Acting Superintendent. 2. Shannon Wade 2440 N. 4th St. Commented on Dr. Knight-Burney s qualifications to be the Superintendent. 3. Lisa Paige 115 Calder St. Commented on superintendent search process and suggested that it be done through an outside agency. She also offered to raise $15,000 to fund the cost of a search. 4. Autumn Cooper 2224 Green St. Asked about the distribution of the Title I funds for parent engagement for each school. Dr. Knight-Burney asked Ms Cooper to speak with Mr. Hasan.. 5. Daria Auguste 3216 N. 4th St. Commented about the need for greater accountability in the schools and the District. 6. Nichol Echols 1006 N. 18 th St. Expressed concern that the door at Downey school is not kept locked, particularly in light of the Parole Office being located across the street. 7. Vincent Davis 2933 Heather Pl. Commented on the African-American Band Event that is scheduled to be held at Severance Field on August 27 to showcase bands form HBCUs and to ask for the support of the community in raising funds for the event. 8. Robert Candidate 2044 Susquehanna St. Commented about the SPIRIT program and noted that there are many community groups willing to support the schools.. Motion to adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey S. Bader Assistant Board Secretary 7

8 AMENDED TIME FOR 2011 MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that all meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the board room on the first floor of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Building 2, Harrisburg, PA. Monday, February 7, 2011 Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (February 21 is Presidents Day) Monday, March 7, 2011 Monday, March 21, 2011 Monday, April 4, 2011 Monday, April 18, 2011 Monday, May 2, 2011 Monday, May 16, 2011 Monday, June 6, 2011 Monday, June 20, 2011 If you are a person with disabilities or require other accommodations, please contact the Board Secretary at (717) Julie A. Mackey, Board Secretary Insertion Date: Wednesday, January 19,