M I N U T E S. Concerns with the Senior High School scheduling process, especially the scheduling of PE and Health and Wellness classes

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1 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MONDAY, August 19, :30 P.M. HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Administrative Conference Room 3240 School Road, Murrysville, PA OPENING ACTIVITIES M I N U T E S 1. Mr. Yingling called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Mr. Yingling led the salute to the flag. 3. Mr. Yingling read the Mission Statement. We, the Franklin Regional School community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement and citizenship in all we do. 4. Roll Call. Present were: Mr. Yingling, Mr. Hergenroeder, Mr. Scheinert, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Tower, Mr. Irvine, Mr. Pavlik, Dr. Borland Absent was: Mrs. Bondi RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Debbie Wohlein Concerns with the Senior High School scheduling process, especially the scheduling of PE and Health and Wellness classes SUPERINTENDENTʼS REPORT As a public service announcement, Dr. Piraino reminded everyone to please drive slowly now that school is about to begin and there is more activity on and around the campus area. Extra caution should also be used in and around the neighborhoods as students enter and exit the buses at the designated bus stops; please do not sacrifice safety for convenience. Soles4Souls Representing the French Club at the Senior High School, Nicole and Jon Lockwood presented a brief synopsis of the Clubʼs ʻSoles4Soulsʼ effort at the Senior High School. More than 1, 410 pairs of shoes were collected to be sent to Haiti as part of the ʻHaiti Three Years Laterʼ worldwide relief project. Teaming up with the Senior High School Media Department and the ʻFranklin Idolʼ fundraiser, the Senior High School was able to make a monetary donation, as well, to the Haiti effort in the amount of $3, During his introduction of Nicole and Jon, Senior High School Principal Ron Suvak noted his delight in celebrating one of the many positive efforts of the Senior High School students and his reminder to them to always try to leave the place where they are a little better than when they arrived. New Web Page Demonstration Director of Technology Services, Mr. Brad Schrecengost, and the Districtʼs Webmaster, Mrs. Lisa Stewart, presented a brief introduction to the new web page for the District which will become operational with the start of the new school year. This new web page will be a much more interactive, yet secure, site, with a

2 Page 2 different login code for each parent. All of the information from the current web site has been transferred to the new site, including building and teacher web pages. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting June 17, Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting August 5, Special Meeting August 5, 2013 Mr. Scheinert Dr. Borland Unanimous approval REPORTS AND INFORMATION 1. Upcoming Topics (Att. p. 1) Dr. Piraino The agenda for the September Committee-of-the-Whole meeting on September 9, 2013, will include the following: capital projects; a contract with New Story (Special Ed. placement); appointment of the Joint Purchasing representative for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit; a request for permission to advertise through the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium; any additional donations/gifts to the District. 2. Future Dates: (a) Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting September 10, Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. (b) Regular Meeting September 24, 2012 Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Treasurerʼs Reports (Att. pp. 4-54) Mrs. Cook Mr. Irvine Unanimous approval 2. Payment of Bills (Separate Attachment) Mr. Scheinert Mrs. Cook Unanimous approval VISITORSʼ COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS None

3 Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA Committee meeting action items considered routine and/or which have been previously discussed by the Board will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action upon Board request. 1. Items Removed from Consent Agenda for Separate Action: None 2. Consent Agenda Action for all items except those Listed in 1. above: Mrs. Tower Mrs. Cook Unanimous approval RECOMMENDED ACTION FROM COMMITTEE-of-the WHOLE MEETING 1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTRACT (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the outsourcing of the Network Administrator position to CCL Technologies, Inc., at a cost of $62,000 per year, as per the attached. 2. E-RATE SERVICE (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the purchase of the E-Rate Service Plan from Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit at a rate of $99/hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,000/year, as per the attached. 3. PACE SCHOOL EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR AGREEMENT (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached tuition agreement for the 2013 Pace School Extended School Year program to cover the cost of the late enrollment of a Franklin Regional student. 4. PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION SUPPLEMENTAL RATE (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached supplemental contract for partial hospitalization services provided at the Adelphoi Village Latrobe Center for elementary students for the school year.

4 Page 4 5. IDEA-SECTION 619 PASS-THROUGH FUNDS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached Use of Funds Agreement between the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and the District for the implementation of the Individuals With Disabilities Act Section 619 for the school year. 6. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ESY PROGRAM CONTRACT (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the tuition for the 2013 Summer School-ESY Program at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in the amount of $ in order to cover the cost of the late enrollment of one (1) Franklin Regional student, as per the attached. 7. CHILDRENʼS INSTITUTE CONTRACT (Att. p. 94) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached arrangements with The Day School at The Childrenʼs Institute for placement of a special needs student during the school year at the per diem rate of $ CONTRACT FOR HEARING & DEAF SERVICES (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the contract with the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Inc., for twenty-four hour sign language interpreting services, as needed, for the school year. 9. AIU TITLE I CONTRACT FOR (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached contract between the District and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) for the school year for the purpose of providing reading and math services to qualifying low income students enrolled at Mother of Sorrows School, as per the federal guidelines associated with the Title I program.

5 Page BUS DRIVERS FOR (Att. p. 104) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached listing of bus drivers for the 2013/2014 school year. 11. BUS STOPS (Att. p Separate Attachment) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached listing of bus stops for the school year. 12. CAPITAL PROJECTS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the following capital project, as per the attached: Resurfacing of the Senior High School Stage Floor S&S, Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA; $7,500 (Capital Replacement) 13. DONATIONS/GIFTS (Att. p. 110) RECOMMENDED That the Board accept the attached list of donations in the amount of $1, BUDGET TRANSFERS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached listing of budget transfers for the period ending June 30, PROCEDURES AFFECTING CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES(Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the ʻProcedures Affecting Classified Employees, 501, Contract Carrier Drivers,ʼ as per the attached. 16. PLANCON PART K (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the submission of the PlanCon Part K Project Refinancing

6 Page 6 materials for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2013, to refund General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2008 (Lease Number ), to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as per the attached. 17. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) CONTRACT (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the agreement between the Municipality of Murrysville and the District for the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the school year at a cost of $73, CONFERENCES RECOMMENDED That the Board grant permission to School Board members, the Board Secretary and District Administrators to attend applicable and appropriate conferences during the school year which would be of educational or financial advantage to the Franklin Regional School District. In addition, the Superintendent may approve any conference or workshop for any staff member. An itemized, verified statement of expenditures will be maintained for the workshops attended. Upon request, those attending any conference/convention will also be required to submit a written report regarding their attendance ROLL CALL RESOLUTION RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the Roll Call Resolution addressing the exception to the Roll Call provision of Section 508 of the School Code. The motion is intended to expedite the calling of the roll. NEW BUSINESS 1. PERSONNEL (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the following Personnel reports, as per the attached: a. Certificated b. Support Mrs. Cook

7 Page 7 Mr. Irvine Unanimous approval; Mrs. Bondi was absent 2. ELECTION OF BOARD VICE PRESIDENT RECOMMENDED That the Board appoint Mr. Paul Scheinert to serve as the Vice President for the Board of School Directors, effective immediately, until the Reorganization Meeting on December 9, The nomination of Jane Tower to serve as the Board Vice President was made by Dr. Larry Borland. The nomination of Paul Scheinert as the Board Vice President was made by Roberta Cook. Nominations were closed; a roll call vote was taken on the election of a Board Vice President. Mrs. Cook Mr. Hergenroeder Vote for Paul Scheinert: Mr. Irvine, Mr. Hergenroeder, Mr. Scheinert, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Yingling Vote for Jane Tower: Dr. Borland, Mr. Pavlik, Mrs. Tower Absent: Mrs. Bondi Mr. Scheinert was elected Vice President of the Board of School Directors by a vote of 5-3. EXECUTIVE SESSION Board President Herb Yingling announced the Board had met in Executive Session prior to the start of the meeting to discuss a personnel issue and a legal issue. The Board would not meet in Executive Session following adjournment of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m. Mr. Pavlik Mr. Scheinert Unanimous Approval

8 Page 8 ATTEST: Karen A. Cadwell, Board Secretary