PENNS MANOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING September 13, 2018

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1 PENNS MANOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING September 13, 2018 The regular monthly board meeting of the Penns Manor Area School Board of Education was held on Thursday September 13, The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:, Mr. Beilchick,,,,,,, and. The following administrators were present: Mr. Johnston, Mrs. Dolges, Mrs Zeglen, Mr. Grimaldi, and Mr. Muscatello. Mr. Dalton was excused. Also present was Mr. Saffron, Esquire. PRESENTATIONS A. Nothing at this time. MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA Motion by, seconded by to amend agenda. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by. seconded by Mr. Beilchick to approve the agenda as printed or add, alter, or delete items in the agenda. Mr. Beilchick CITIZENS REMARKS TO BOARD Nothing at this time MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS - enclosure 1 Motion by seconded by to approve/amend the minutes of all meetings as printed. Mr. Beilchick BUSINESS REPORT - enclosure 2 Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve/disapprove the financial report as printed.

2 Mr. Beilchick PRESENTATION OF BILLS - enclosure A. General Account - $1,202, B. Athletic Account - $ 19, C. Cafeteria Account - $ 2, D. Capital Reserve - $ 31, Motion by seconded by to authorize payment of bills. Mr. Beilchick PROGRAM UPDATE Nothing at this time. REPORTS A. Superintendent B. Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Report - enclosure 4 C. High School Activity Account - enclosure 5 D. Federal Programs E. Public Relations F. PM Foundation OLD BUSINESS Nothing at this time. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Negotiations Nothing at this time. B. Curriculum Committee -, Spokesperson 1) Information only - Strategic Plan Update: Display Plan Goals with Objectives on Website. 2) Elementary Book Club Advisor MOU - enclosure 6 Motion by seconded by Mr. Beilchick to approve a memorandum of understanding with PMEA, enclosure 6, whereby an Elementary Book Club Advisor Supplemental Position is created for the purpose of coordinating an Elementary Book Club for the at the salary rate of $

3 Mr. Beilchick 3) Other curriculum committee business C. Budget and Finance - Mr. Beilchick, Spokesperson 1) PSBA Slate of Candidates Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to cast the votes of the Board of School Directors for the PSBA officers as follows: Eric Wolfgang of York County as President Elect; Art Levinowitz of Montgomery County as Vice-President; Dan Hill of Cambria County as Section 6 Advisor; William LaCoff of Owen J. Roberts SD, Dr. Richard Frerichs of Penn Manor SD and Nathan Mains, PSBA CEO as PSBA Insurance Trust Trustee; Brian Feick of Lehighton SD, Lorraine Rocco of Freedom Area SD and Bethannie Zeigler of Shikellamy SD - PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum Steering Committee for a 1 - year term; Peter Bard of Weatherly Area SD and Anita Kaseman of Quaker Community SD - PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum Steering Committee for a 2 - year term; Alline Smith of Wilson SD, Randy Williams of West Chester SD and Jo Anne Yarnell of West Chester SD - PSBA Pupil Transportation Forum for a 1- year term; Michael Kichi of Warren County SD and Jim Pearson of Seneca Valley SD - PSBA Pupil Transportation Forum for a 2- year term. Mr. Beilchick 2) Catapult Learning Professional Services Agreement - enclosure 7 Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve an agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC for the school year, as presented in enclosure 7, as part of our Title I Non-public services at Seeds of Faith, in the amount of $3, Mr. Beilchick

4 3) Ignite Educational Services Agreement - enclosure 8 Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve an agreement with Ignite Education Services for the school year, as presented in enclosure 8, as part of our Title I Non-public services at Northern Cambria Catholic School, in the amount of $1, per Title I eligible student not to exceed $10, Mr. Beilchick 4) Work Sampling Online Renewal - enclosure 9 Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve the renewal of Work Sampling Online License for the PreK Counts Assessment Tool, as presented in enclosure 9, in the amount of $ for the school year. There is no increase in cost from the previous school year. Mr. Beilchick 5) New Home Construction Tax Abatement Program Real Estate Tax Exemption Request Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to accept and approve, subject to review by the County Board of Property Assessment Appeals and the Chief Assessor, the New Home Construction Tax Abatement application of Andrew and Lynn Kohan of 1312 Nolo Rd., Penn Run, PA 15765, for School Real Estate Tax Exemption for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive calendar months starting with the effective date as determined by the County Board of Assessment Appeals. A copy of the application will be forwarded to the County Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Chief Assessor for review. Mr. Beilchick

5 6) Affordable Care Act Recording System Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve an engagement agreement with the Reschini Group to assist the School District in the completion of the District s reporting requirements mandated by the Patient Protection an Affordable Care Act as codified in Sections 6055 and 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code. As part of this engagement, the Reschini Group will use the information obtained through databases, coupled with information that the District provides,to generate and complete the District s I.R.S. forms. The cost of these service will be $6.25 per 1095 form that has to be filed with a minimum charge of $ Mr. Beilchick 7) Approve Commercial Liability Package Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by, to accept and approve the school insurance proposal from Liberty Mutual as presented by Walbeck Insurance.The commercial liability package shall include coverage Property, General Liability, Automobile, Crime and Excess Liability. The effective date of this insurance coverage will be October 1, 2018, with an expiration date of October 1, The total premium for the insurance proposal is $26,120.00, and payment of said premium is hereby approved. Mr. Beilchick 8) Other budget and finance committee business D. Buildings and Grounds -, Spokesperson 1) Approve Cafeteria Roll-up Door - L & L Door Motion by, seconded by Mr. Beilchick to approve the quote and contract with L & L Doors in the amount of $2,588 to purchase and install a 4 x 4 stainless steel roll up counter door in the high school cafeteria washroom. Mr. Beilchick

6 2) Approve Clymer Furniture - Carpet Removal and Installation Motion by, seconded by, to approve the quote and contract with Clymer Furniture in the amount of $1,100 for the removal of old carpet and the installation of new carpet in room 15 of the high school. Mr. Beilchick 3) Approve Clymer Furniture - Carpet Removal Motion by seconded by Mr. Beilchick to approve the quote and contract for additional cost of $700 to remove carpet in the high school office. Mr. Beilchick 4) Other buildings and grounds committee business Athletics Committee, Spokesperson 1) Nothing at this time. 2) Other athletic committee business F. Transportation -, Spokesperson 1) Additional Vehicle Approvals Motion by seconded by, to approve the following as additional Vehicles for Tri County Transportation for the school year: C4RDGCG7GR SV Grand Caravan 7 passenger C4RDGCG1GR OB Grand Caravan 7 passenger C4RDGCG7HR OB Grand Caravan 7 passenger C4RDGCGCGR OB Grand Caravan 7 passenger

7 Mr. Beilchick 2) Other transportation committee business 13. POLICIES A. Approve the Revisions to Policy Contracted Services Personnel Motion by seconded by to approve the revisions to Policy 818, Contracted Services Personnel. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick B. Approve the Revisions to Policy Child Abuse Motion by, seconded by, to approve the revisions to Policy 806, Child Abuse. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick C. Approve Revisions to Policy Food Services Motion by, seconded by, to approve the revisions to Policy 808, Food Services. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick D. Approve Revisions to Policy Meetings 1

8 Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to approve the revisions to Policy 006, Meetings. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick E. Approve Revisions to Policy Adoption of Textbooks Motion by seconded by to approve the revisions to Policy 108, Adoption of Textbooks. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick F. Approve Revisions to Policy School Wellness Motion by Mrs Eckenrode seconded by, to approve the revisions to Policy 246, School Wellness. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick G Approve Revisions to Policy Unlawful Harassment Motion by, seconded by to approve the revisions to Policy 248, Unlawful Harassment. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick 2

9 H. Approve Revisions to Policy Suspension and Expulsion Motion by Mr Hardesty, seconded by, to approve the revisions to Policy 233, Suspension and Expulsion. All Board policies appear on the District s website. Mr. Beilchick CORRESPONDENCE Nothing at this time NEW BUSINESS A. Approve Substitutes and Guest Teachers Motion by seconded by, to approve the following as substitutes and guest teachers for the school year, subject to the receipt of all current clearances and certifications: Professional: James Smatlak, Mathematics, 7-12; Guest Teachers - Cassandra Casper, Daniel DeFloria, Daniel Gennaro, Kristine Reilly, Stacie Sawallish-Adkins, Tori Saxfield, Kayley Weaver and Loralie Wheeler; Support Staff: Nancy Kubalek, instructional assistant. Mr. Beilchick B. Hire Long-term Guidance Counselor Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by to hire Todd Surloff as a long-term substitute Guidance Counselor effective September 17, 2018, to fill the temporary vacant Guidance Counselor opening created by an administrative approved leave, and further, to approve the compensation in accordance with the District s policy, at the rate of $90.00 per day for the first 20 consecutive days worked in that position and with the remainder of the days worked in that position to be compensated at the daily rate of $ This long-term substitute position is not to exceed ninety working days 1

10 Mr. Beilchick B. Correct Salary - Mr. Miloser Motion by seconded by to correct the pay step listed in the motion, Advance on Salary Schedule - Jason Miloser, approved during the business meeting of the Board on July 12, 2018 whereby the motion read to advance Mr. Miloser from Bachelor s, Step 2 to Bachelor s + 20, Step 2. The correct steps for Mr. Miloser s advancement should have been to advance Mr. Miloser from Bachelor s, Step 1 to Bachelor s + 20, Step 1 as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association dated August 24, 2018 through August 23, Mr. Beilchick D. Correct Salary - Mr. Shearer Motion by seconded by Mr. Beilchick to correct the pay step and salary listed in the motion, Advance on Salary Schedule - Adam Shearer, approved during the business meeting of the Board on August 16, 2018 whereby the motion read to advance Mr. Shearer from Bachelor s + 20, Step 2 to Master s, Step 3. The correct steps for Mr. Shearer s advancement should have been to advance Mr. Shearer from Bachelor s + 20, Step 1 to Master s, Step 2 at the salary of $58, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association dated August 24, 2018 through August 23, Mr. Beilchick 2

11 E. Correct Salary - Mrs. Stoehr Motion by seconded by to correct the pay step listed in the motion, Advance on Salary Schedule - Rebecca Bowser Stoehr, approved during the business meeting of the Board on August 16, 2018 whereby the motion read to advance Mrs. Stoehr from Instructional I, Step 3 to Master s + 20, Step A. The correct steps for Mrs. Stoehr s advancement should have been to advance Mr. Stoehr from Instructional I, Step 3 to Master s, Step A as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association dated August 24, 2018 through August 23, Mr. Beilchick F. Hire Long-term Substitute Vocational Department Head Motion by Mr. Beilchick seconded by Mr. Tate to hire Scott Lowry as a long-term substitute Vocational Department Head for the first 12 weeks of the school year at the prorated Extracurricular Salary rate of the Vocational Department Head listed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association dated August 24, 2013 through August 23, 2019 in the amount of $ Mr. Beilchick G. Signing Citations Motion by seconded by, to authorize the following administrators of the District to sign and submit citations in conjunction with the School Tobacco and Compulsory School Attendance Acts: Mrs. Kristen Zeglen, Mrs. Michelle Dolges, Mr. David Grimaldi and Mr. Daren Johnston. Mr. Beilchick 1

12 H. APLHA Services Payment Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by to approve the payment of a stipend in the amount of $2, to the ALPHA Program of the Community Guidance Center in Indiana, PA for mental health therapy and academic assistance of Penns Manor students during the school year. Mr. Beilchick I. Approve Board Committees for enclosure 10 Motion by seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve Board Committee Assignments for the school year as present in enclosure 10. Mr. Beilchick J. Student Recognition 1. Nothing at this time. K. Approve After School Tutoring Instructors Motion by seconded by, to hire the following as after school tutoring instructors for the school year at the compensated rate of $38.00 per hour as per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association dated August 24, 2013 through August 23, 2019: Mr. Joe Frontino (Substitute). Mr. Beilchick 2

13 16. REQUESTS FOR FIELD TRIPS OR CONFERENCES A. Field trips/conferences that have been approved by the Administration Field Trip 1. Paul Rode, Indiana County Fair Band Night, Indiana, PA, August 28, 2018, District $ Paul Rode, Cookport Fair, Cookport, PA, September 13, 2018, District $ Workshop 1. Joetta Vodopivec, Wilson Fundation Level I, Punxsutawney, PA, August 28, 2018, District $ Gretchen Prebish, Wilson Fundation Level I, Punxsutawney, PA, August 28, 2018, 3. Gerald Hughes, Indiana County Fair, Indiana, PA, August 28, 2018, District $ Joe Packer & Lisa Donatelli, ICCA Meeting, Indiana, PA, September 7, 2018, District $ Jamie Cortazzo, PIIC Monthly Coach Workshops, Indiana PA, September 13, 2018, October 18, 2018, November 15, 2018, December TBA, February 14, 2019, May 9, 2019 District $ B. Field trips/conferences that need to be approved by the Board of Education Motion by, seconded by to approve/disapprove the following field trips/conferences: Field Trip 1. Paul Rode, Clymer Days, Clymer, PA, September 22, 2018, District $ Paul Rode, IUP Homecoming Parade, Indiana, PA, October 6, 2018, District $ Paul Rode, Indiana Bandfest, Indiana, PA October 20, 2018, District $ Paul Rode, Clymer Halloween Parade, Clymer, PA, October 28, 2018, District $ Jill Dabella, CH 339 Visit to IUP, Indiana, PA, September 25, 2018, District $ Mr. Shobert, Indiana County Junior Envirothon, September 26, 2018, District $ Mr. Antonacci, Entrepreneurship Challenge Workshop, Butler, PA, October, 1, 2018, District $ Mr. Antonacci, Entrepreneurship Challenge Workshop, Butler, PA, November 5, 2018, District $ Mr. Antonacci & Mrs. Dolney, IUP Eberly Business College, Indiana, PA, March 12, 2019 District $ Mr. Antonacci & Mrs. Dolney, St Francis Business Day Competition, Loretto, PA, March 22, 2019, District $ Kimberly Bodek, Career & Transition Fair, Johnstown, PA, October 18, 2018, District Cost $ Workshop 1. Kim Bodek, ARIN Transition Council, Indiana, PA, September 17, 2018, November 2

14 7, 2018, February 6, 2019, May 2, 2019, District $ Grace Shellenbarger, POWER Library Training, Greensburg, PA, September 26, 2018, District $ Cynthia Rodgers, A Closer Look at Text Dependent Analysis, Greensburg, PA, October 19, 2018, November 19, 2018, January 22, 2019 District $ Erica Lauer, A Closer Look at Text Dependent Analysis, Greensburg, PA October 19, 2018, November 19, 2018, January 22, 2019 District $ E milie Aires, When We Presume Competence, Indiana, PA, September 7, 2018, District $ Adam Shearer, Raspberry PI, Indiana PA, October 3, 2018, District $ Mr. Antonacci, IUP Technology Day, Indiana, PA, January 16, 2019, District $ Kristen Zeglen, PATTAN MTTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24, Dave Grimaldi, MTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24, Julie Thomas, MTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24 27, 2018, District Cost $ Rebecca Stoehr, MTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24-27, 2018, District Cost $ Olivia Anna, MTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24-27, 2018, District Cost $ Amanda Roach, MTSS Writing, PATTAN, September 24-27, 2018, District Cost $ Daren Johnston, PSBA Conference, October 17-19, District Cost $460 plus lodging 15. John Hardesty, PSBA Conference, October 17-19, District Cost $460 plus lodging Mr. Beilchick NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING - Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS/COMMITTEE MEETINGS -. Committee Meeting - Thursday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. MEETING RECESSED AT 7:40 pm. Joshua M. Muscatello, Board Secretary 2

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