SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Voting Meeting June 18, 2014 Administration Building Minutes

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1 SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Voting Meeting June 18, 2014 Administration Building Minutes The Board of School Directors of the Shaler Area School District held a combined COW/Voting Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Shaler Area Middles School Auditorium, Glenshaw, PA, with Mr. John Fries, School Board President, presiding. This meeting began at 7:45 pm. Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Others Present: Mr. William Couts Mrs. Suzanna Donahue Mr. James Fisher Mr. John Fries Mr. Tim Gapsky Dr. April Kwiatkowski Mrs. Jeanne Petrovich Mr. Steve Romac Mrs. Susan Hunt Dr. Wes Shipley, Superintendent Mrs. Kara Eckert, Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Charles Bennett, Director Financial Affairs Mr. Gary Mignogna, Director Human Resources Mr. Bryan O Black, Director Curriculum and Technology Mr. Matt Hoffman, Solicitor Notice of this meeting was posted as required. Dr. Shipley recognized: Academic Recognition - Governor s Award of Excellence received for Academic Performance. Each building earned a score over 90%. (Scores are based on multiple measures of student academic achievement including academic growth, performance on the PSSA s attendance rate and other measures.) Congratulations to: Burchfield Primary, Mr. Jeff Rojik, Principal Marzolf Primary, Mr. Rick Pelkofer, Principal Rogers Primary, Mrs. Leah McCord, Principal Each building received a framed certificate of recognition and an announcement banner to proudly display.thank you to Mr. Jeff Rojik, Mr. Marty Martynuska and Mr. Rick Pelkofer for attending on behalf of their buildings. Award Winning Athletes Congratulations to the following district athletes and their coaches for achieving WPIAL and PIAA standings in their divisions/categories. Lady Titan Softball Team ad Coaches Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team and Coaches Brianna Schwartz and Tori Soeder and Track Coaches Each athlete and coach was individually recognized and received a plaque documenting this year s success. Page 1 of 10

2 Mr. Fries then recognized the Public to Speak on Agenda Items: Mrs. Dorothy Petrancosta, Skylark Drive, requested clarification of the scope and cost portion of the budget as presented. Mr. Bennett clarified that portion of the power point presented in May. Mr. Fries called the meeting to order and asked the Board and audience to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. On a motion by Mr. Fisher and a second by Mrs. Donahue the following Minutes were approved by a voice vote: COW 5/14/14 Regular Voting Meeting 5/21/14 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Mr. Fries then announced items tabled or removed from the agenda: There were none. On a motion by Dr. Kwiatkowski and a second by Mr. Couts, the Agenda for the evening s meeting was accepted as presented: Combined COW/Voting Meeting 6/18/14 Mrs. Eckert then announced the following Educational Items: Item EDUCATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL A.1 Approve the appointment of Dr. Tim Royall and Mr. James Burns as official board members of the Shaler Area Education Foundation. A.2 Approve the second reading of the following revised policy: a. Policy No. 213 Assessment of Student Progress b. Policy No. 917 Titan Head Logo SUP A.2 When no further discussion occurred, a motion was made by Mr. Romac with a second by Mrs. Donahue, to approve Items A.1-A.2. After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. : Items A.1-2 Motion Carried: 8 aye; 0 nay; 1 absent Y Y Y Y X Y Y Y Y Mr. Mignogna then presented the following Personnel items for approval: Page 2 of 10

3 ITEM PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL SUP B.1 Approve the following Retirement: Retirement a. Michael Connors, Supervisor, Buildings & Grounds, effective July 1, B.2 Approve the following Resignations: Resignation a. Maria Nepa, Biology teacher, High School, effective at the end of the work day on June 20, b. Christopher Churilla, Elementary Education teacher, Elementary School, effective at the end of the work day on June 20, c. Stacy Zillweger, Title 1 Reading Specialist, Marzolf Primary School, effective at the end of the work day on June 20, B.3 Approve the following Leaves of Absence (LOAs): LOA s a. Caroline Krawczyk, Speech & Language Clinician, Rogers Primary & the High School, for an extension to her unpaid parental leave of absence, effective August 20, 2014, and returning to work at the beginning of the school year. b. Abbey Nilson, General Science teacher, High School, for an extension to her unpaid parental leave of absence, effective August 20, 2014, and returning to work at the beginning of the school year. c. Nicholas Haberman, Social Studies teacher, High School, for an extension to his unpaid parental leave of absence, effective August 20, 2014, and returning to work at the beginning of the school year. d. Nicole Fuchs, Elementary Ed teacher, Elementary School, for an extension to her unpaid parental leave, effective August 20, 2014, and returning to work at the beginning of the school year. B.4 Approve the following Long-Term Substitutes (LTS) teachers: LTS s a. Catlyn Kriston, a graduate of Robert Morris University, as a 1.0 FT LTS Social Studies teacher, High School, for Nicholas Haberman, effective August 20, 2014 to June 5, 2015 (the entire school year), at a Bachelor s +10, Step 2 salary level. b. Nichole Litzinger, a graduate of Slippery Rock University, as a 1.0 FT LTS Earth & Space Science teacher, for Abbey Nilson, effective August 20, 2014 to June 5, 2015 (the entire school year), at a Bachelor s +20, Step 2 salary level. B.5 Rescind the following supplemental contract for Coaches for the school year. Coaches - Soccer (Fall) Rescind a. Girls JV Coach Andrew Schrom Page 3 of 10

4 ITEM PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) B.6 Approve the following supplemental contracts for Coaches for the school year. Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement: SUP Coaches Soccer (Fall) a. Girls JV Coach Carlo Prati B.6a. Basketball (Winter) b. Boys 9 th Gr. Coach Daniel Taylor B.6b. Football (Fall) c. Assistant Varsity James Ryan d. Assistant Varsity Brian Tarrant B.6d. e. Assistant Varsity Mike Washington B.6e. f. Assistant Varsity Michael Francis g. Assistant Varsity Kevin Davidovich B.6g. h. Assistant JV Daniel Gigler i. Assistant JV Edmond Tozzi B.6i. j. Head 9 th Gr. Cory Williams k. Assistant 9 th Gr. Adam Popp B.6k. l. Assistant 9 th Gr. Anthony Morocco (50%) B.6l. m. Tyler Bills (50%) n. Volunteer 9 th Gr. Dan Coles B.6n o. Head 7-8 Gr. Frank Bacco p. Assistant 7-8 Gr. Joseph Laslavic, Jr. q. Assistant 7-8 Gr. Joseph Laslavic, Sr. r. Assistant 7-8 Gr. Jay Hellinger B.7 Renee Catanzaro, a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as a part-time School Psychologist, effective from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at $31.00 per hour, not to exceed $20,000 year. Summer Employment - School Psychologist B.8 Approve the employment of all Special Education, Speech and Gifted teachers for summer evaluations, IEP writing and curriculum writing (cost estimate $20,000, including Social Security and other payroll costs). B.9 Approve the employment of the following Extended School Year (ESY) employees for summer employment, as needed. (Cost estimate is $40,000 including Social Security and other payroll costs, but not including camp tuition or transportation). Summer Employment - ESY a. Primary ESY Program at Jeffery Primary Classroom Teachers: Scott Albert (Music) Judith Horne (Lead Teacher) Pete Brough (Phys Ed) Karen Tobias Audrey Gaskill (Nurse) Michelle Elias Andrew Sieber (Counselor/Social Skills) John Brough Marti Beer (Speech Clinician) Page 4 of 10

5 ITEM PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) SUP B.9 b. Extended School Year (ESY) employees for summer employment, (cont.) Secondary ESY Program at the Middle School Summer Employment ESY (cont.) Classroom Teachers: Christina Erdlen (Nurse) Donel Slonchka (Lead Teacher) Mike Chmielewski (Phys Ed) Frank Bacco Diana Rock (SpedEd-Life Skills) Kim Young Gina Mullen (SpedEd-Life Skills) Nichol Myros Linda Hryniszak (Counselor/Social Skills) Nicole Brooks (Speech Clinician) c. Substitutes for both Programs Sandy Tiedeman (Classroom Teacher) Cathy Fischer (Classroom Teacher) Amanda Carter (Classroom Teacher) Beth Antonucci (Nurse) B.10 Approve the supplemental contracts for Department Chair Coaches for the school year. Compensation shall be in accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. B.11 Approve the supplement contracts for Grade Level Chair Coaches Grades K-3 (Non-Building Specific Positions) for the school year. Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. B.12 Approve the supplemental contracts for Building Support - Technology & Instruction Grades K-3 (Building Specific Positions) for the school year. Compensation will be $1,900 for each position. (This is a one-year trial basis per agreement with SAEA and District.) B.13 Approve the employment of the following employees for Summer Employment Curriculum Writing, as needed. Compensation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Math 9-12 Business Education 4-12 Theresa Cardone Brian Opiela Nikki Cleary Amy Opiela Melissa Ravas Amy Wolf Holly Sabino Lisa Klugh Deborah Shvach Merrit McDaniel Paul Stadelman Dana Liptak Paul Sorby Ron McAdams Freshman Forum Chris Gaul 8 th Gr. Health James McDermott Andy Schrom Holly McCarthy Tracey Lafayette Christen Braun Dawn Vaughn B.10 Department Chair Coaches B.11 Gr Level Chair Coaches B.12 Building Support Tech and Instruction Summer Employment Curriculum Writing Page 5 of 10

6 ITEM PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (cont.) SUP B.13 Summer Employment Curriculum Writing (continued) Advanced Placement (AP) United Summer Employment Curriculum Honors ELA 9-12 States History Writing Christen Braun Dina Donini Anne Loudon Eric Schott Hilary Domencic Mark Connelly Georgette Bittner Ben Shannon B.14 Thomas Kayda, as a Title IX Consultant, at the rate of $27 per hour, not to exceed $2,500 for the project ending August 20, Title IX B.15 Approve the creation of a full-time Principal at Jeffery Primary School. Primary Principal B.16 Approve the creation of a full-time Communications Specialist. Communication Specialist A motion was made by Mr. Couts with a second by Mr. Romac to approve items B.1-4; B.7-16 After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. Motion Carried: 8 aye; 0 nay; 1 absent : Items B.1-4; B.7-16 Y Y Y Y X Y Y Y Y A motion was made by Mr. Romac with a second by Mr. Gapsky to approve Items B.5-6. After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. : Item B.5-6 Motion Carried: 7 aye; 0 nay; 1 abstain; 1 absent A Y Y Y X Y Y Y Y Mr. Couts abstained due to his working relationship with the applicant. Mr. Bennett then presented the following finance items for approval: Page 6 of 10

7 Item FINANCE AND OPERATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Sup. C.1 APPROVE FUND PROFILES: Fund A. General Fund Schedule of Bills and Addendum C.1A Profiles B. Cafeteria Fund Schedule of Bills C.1B C. CR&R Schedule of Bills C.1C D. Cafeteria Fund Operating Statement C.1D E. Year-to-Date Financial Reports C.1E F. Budget Transfers C.1F G. Fund Profiles and Investments C.1G C.2 Approval of the Education Services Agreement between the Shaler Area School District and the AIU for the school year. C.2 C.3 Approval/Renewal of the following insurance policies for the fiscal year. Educational Services Insurance Polocies Type of Policy Company Name Amount Property PSBA Insurance Trust $75,757 Liability PSBA Insurance Trust $57,670 Misc. Coverage PSBA Insurance Trust $2,150 Total Package PSBA Insurance Trust $135,577 Automobile PSBA Insurance Trust $20,942 Fire Loss Reserve PSBA Insurance Trust $30,243 Package & Fire Loss Reserve PSBA Insurance Trust $186,762 Boiler & Machinery HSB PSBA Insurance Trust $11,586 Package and B&M PSBA Insurance Trust $198,348 School Board Liability PSBA Insurance Trust $38,299 Umbrella PSBA Insurance Trust $17,765 Student Accident Insurance PSBA Insurance Trust $18,963 Totals PSBA Insurance Trust $273,375 Worker s Compensation UPMC $413,272 Total PSBA Insurance Trust $686,647 C.4 Approval of a Resolution regarding the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Real Estate Tax Assessment Reduction under the PA Taxpayer Relief Act (ACT 1 of 2006). C.4 C.5 Approval to appoint Gary Mignogna as district Treasurer effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, C.6 Approval of a Subscription and Purchase Agreement with Raptor at a cost of $16,640 for two years of access for eight locations. C.6 Homestead / Farmstead District Treasurer Security System C.7 Approval of additional First Student drivers for the school year. C.7 Drivers Page 7 of 10

8 C.8 Approval of the FINAL General Fund Operating Budget for the fiscal year and establish the millage rate to be mills. A 2% discount shall be allowed for real estate tax payments made within two months of the date of the tax notice and taxpayers who fail to make payment within four months of the tax notice shall be assessed a penalty of 10%. It is confirmed that interest of 10% per annum is imposed on these and all other District liened delinquent real estate taxes. C.8 Final General Fund Operating Budget REVENUES FINAL BUDGET Page 8 of FINAL BUDGET 6000-Local Sources $46,909,512 $48,367, State Sources $23,715,737 $25,354, Federal Sources $1,259,062 $1,259, Other (Fund Balance) $2,156,643 $2,225,000 TOTAL REVENUES $74,040,954 $77,205,447 EXPENDITURES 1100-Regular $28,852,753 $32,257, Special Education Instruction $11,076,255 $10,591, Vocational Education Instruction $1,226,394 $1,399, Other Instructional Programs $1,646,030 $1,471, Pupil Personnel $2,684,381 $2,726, Instructional Staff Services $1,644,827 $1,586, Administration $3,717,665 $3,783, Pupil Health $816,981 $873, Support Services-Business $700,777 $766, Operation & Maintenance $7,416,474 $7,338, Student Transportation $4,562,180 $4,674, Support Services-Central $1,177,860 $1,510, Other Support Services $58,500 $58, Student Activities & Athletics $1,686,245 $1,419, Community Services $111,403 $79, Refunds from Prior Years' Expenditures/Beattie Debt Service $262,229 $262, Debt Service Fund Transfer $6,400,000 $6,400,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $74,040,954 $77,200,181 C.9 Approval to close the Shaler Area School District books as of June 30, 2014; and that all bills that arrive and are due by June 30, 2014 be approved for payment providing the administration reviews the bills and is satisfied the same are just and proper obligations of the school district and providing said expenditures are within budget; that the transfer of funds necessary for the completion of budget expenditures be approved; and that the School District Auditors be directed to proceed with conducting the necessary audit for the close of the fiscal year District Books Closed for 6/30/14

9 A motion was made by Dr. Kwiatkowski with a second by Mr. Romac to approve items C.1-6; C.9 After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote. Motion Carried: 8 aye; 0 nay; 1 absent : Items C.1-6; C.9 Y Y Y Y X Y Y Y Y A motion was made by Mr. Gapsky with a second by Mr. Donahue to approve Item B.7. After no further discussion, this item was then approved by a roll call vote. : Item C.7 Motion Carried: 7 aye; 1 nay; 1 absent A Y Y Y X Y Y N Y A motion was made by Mr. Gapsky with a second by Mr. Donahue to approve Item B.8. After no further discussion, this item was then approved by a roll call vote. : Item C.8 Motion Carried: 7 aye; 1 nay; 1 absent A Y Y Y X Y Y Y N Mr. Fries commented that he could not, in good faith, vote yes to the budget item. Mr. Bennett then acknowledged the following: Workplace Safety Committee Certification Renewal approval Mr. Bennett thanked all parties involved in the process. Mr. Fries then announced the following upcoming meetings: Thursday, June 26, 2014 A.W. Beattie Committee o 6:30 pm A.W. Beattie, Babcock Blvd. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 School Board Committee Meeting o 6:00 pm Human Resources Committee Wednesday, July 16, 2014 School Board Combined COW/Voting Meeting o 6:00 pm Executive Session o 7:30 pm Public Session Mr. Fries then recognized the following Committee reports Mr. Fisher presented the A. W. Beattie Committee Report 5/22/14 Key Notes referenced. The Announcement of Past Executive Sessions was made by Mr. Fries. Page 9 of 10

10 Mr. Fries then asked for other Business matters to be presented. o Dr. April Kwiatkowski asked if there could be something done to better train 1 st Student Drivers who may be dealing with students with special needs so as to minimize issues in the future. Mr. Bennett and Dr. Shipley informed the board that programs have been held through Mr. Watson and Pupil Services department to instruct drivers of students with special needs. The most recent event took place only a few months ago at SAES. This Lunch and Learn program, offered on a voluntary basis was very informative and well received and stemmed the research to a more mandatory program to be offered for the near future. An officer of the Millvale Borough Police offers such a program that is currently being reviewed for its usefulness to the district. o The discussion then turned to other driver issues in the district. Siting specific athletic related incidents, Mr. Romac suggested the need for gps devices in the buses to assist drivers in searching for unfamiliar sites such as out of district arenas and fields. Mr. Bennett will discuss the topic with 1 st Student and report back to the board as soon as possible. When no further items were presented, on a motion by Mr. Couts with a second by Dr. Kwiatkowski, the Business meeting was adjourned. Mr. Fries then Recognized the Public to speak on any non-agenda item: o Laura Galvas future Shaler Area Resident, requested review of a transportation issue by the board. This family hopes to purchase a house in Shaler Area soon and wishes to know if the Shaler Area School district will provide transportation of their children to Trinity Christian School where they are currently enrolled. Dr. Shipley stated that as long as the school is located within 10 miles of the closest Shaler Area boarder, the district will provide transportation. (Trinity Christian School resides at approximately 9 miles from the district s boundary.) When pressed for verification before moving forward, Mr. Bennett stated that the matter will be confirmed with the business office, 1 st Student transportation and Trinity Christian School in the morning and that all information will be upheld pending the family s residency at the first of the school year. o Dorothy Petrancosta Skylark Drive, requested clarification on three items. When leaves of absences are granted to district employees what goes with leave? Paid or unpaid is clear but what about health care, pension, other fringes? Dr. Shipley confirmed that the situation is guided by specifics but for the most part if there is a FMLA situation, the position itself is held with no additional costs incurred by the district. The employee is offered the opportunity to continue health coverage at their own expense. Clarification was requested in the statements from the previous month s meetings regarding the decrease in millage rate by the school district. Mr. Bennett commented that the millage rate decreased for 2014 due to an increase in overall assessments in the district. By law, the school district must remain revenue neutral when there is a change in assessed value. (+ 5%) The decrease in millage rate was due to the fact that more than 60% of the district saw an increase in the assessed value of their home which, if unchecked would have led to an increase to the district s tax collection of well over 5%. Commented on the recognition of three primary buildings at the beginning of the evening for academic excellence. Mrs. Petrancosta wished to recognize former principal Leah McCord for her role in that accomplishment. Hoping to deter future losses of valuable employees, Mrs. Petrancosta discussed at length the credentials of Ms. McCord, the need for the district to recognize the value in all leadership/education styles and the harm in reacting to emotion in haste when changes occur in the district. When no one else approached the podium the meetings Final Adjournment occurred at 8:38 pm. Respectfully submitted, Chris Grossman Assistant School Board Secretary Page 10 of 10