CHARLEROI AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION. Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, :00 PM Charleroi Area High School Community Room MINUTES

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1 CHARLEROI AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, :00 PM Charleroi Area High School Community Room MINUTES Prior to the regular meeting, the Board met in Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. in the High School Community Room, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi PA to discuss personnel matters. Persons present were: Mr. Short, Mrs. Brinker, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Pappasergi, Mrs. Pepper, and Mr. Yakich. Mr. Wiltz, Mr. Caruso, and Mrs. Keranko were absent. Mr. Jim Short, Board Vice President, announced that the Board had been in executive session since 6:09 p.m. and then called the regular meeting of the Charleroi Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 7:13 p.m. in the High School Community Room, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi PA Upon roll call, members present were: Mr. Short, Mrs. Brinker, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Pappasergi, Mrs. Pepper, and Mr. Yakich. Mr. Wiltz, Mr. Caruso, and Mrs. Keranko were absent. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Upon motion of Mrs. Brinker, seconded by Mr. Yakich, and with all members in favor, none opposed, it was resolved to approve the following list of items for action this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Zelich recognized retirees Kenneth Bujanowski, Madeline Kimball, John Papson, Mary Jo Piasecki, and Donald Robison and thanked them for their years of service to the District. ROUTINE BUSINESS Upon motion of Mr. Yakich, seconded by Mrs. Hopkins, it was resolved to approve the following routine business items for the month of June a. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Voting Meeting of June 17, 2014 b. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2014 Mr. Short Yes, Mrs. Brinker Yes, Mr. Caruso Absent, Mrs. Hopkins Yes, Mrs. Keranko Absent, Mrs. Pappasergi Yes, Mrs. Pepper Yes, Mr. Yakich Yes, Mr. Wiltz Absent.

2 CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence was read at the meeting: a. Thank you letter from Elaine Pappasergi b. Thank you letter from Reid Smith c. June Subsidies The following Federal and State Funds have been or will be received for the month of June 2014: FUNDING FOR: AMOUNT CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $4, NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $193, SCHOOL FINANCE DIVISION $74, d. July subsidies The following Federal and State Funds have been or will be received for the month of July 2014: FUNDING FOR: AMOUNT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $347, RETIREMENT $236, SOCIAL SECURITY $37, S D SPECIAL ED $162, EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM Upon motion of Mr. Yakich, seconded by Mrs. Brinker, it was resolved to approve all EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM resolutions as presented by the Administration and subject to review by the District Solicitor as follows: a. Appoint Voting Delegates Mrs. Pappasergi and Mr. Yakich for the PSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting, and Mrs. Hopkins as the Alternate Delegate b. Approval of Fall Sports Schedules (See Attached) c. Approval of Bike-4-Friendship Use of Facilities Request, at no charge Mrs. Brinker Yes, Mr. Caruso Absent, Mrs. Hopkins Yes, Mrs. Keranko Absent, Mrs. Pappasergi Yes, Mrs. Pepper _ Yes, Mr. Yakich Yes, Mr. Wiltz Absent, Mr. Short Yes. 2

3 POLICIES Upon motion of Mrs. Pappasergi, seconded by Mrs. Brinker, it was resolved to approve the FINAL reading of the following Policy as presented by the Administration and subject to review by the District Solicitor as follows: a. Final Reading of Policy 237 (HS) - Use of Electronic Devices High School Mr. Caruso Absent, Mrs. Hopkins Yes, Mrs. Keranko Absent, Mrs. Pappasergi Yes, Mrs. Pepper _Yes_, Mr. Yakich Yes, Mr. Wiltz Absent, Mr. Short Yes, Mrs. Brinker _Yes. PERSONNEL Upon motion of Mrs. Pappasergi, seconded by Mr. Yakich, it was resolved to approve all PERSONNEL resolutions as presented by the Administration and subject to review by the District Solicitor as follows: a. Approval of Act 93/Contracted/Administrative Assistants Salary Increases, retro-active to July 1, 2014 (See Attached) b. Rename School and Sports Team Physicians Dr. Umberto A. DeRienzo and Dr. Ronald A. Lutes, at an annual fee of $8, each c. Rename School Dentist, at no cost to the District d. Name Fall Coaches (See Attached) Mrs. Hopkins Yes; abstained from Item d, Mrs. Keranko Absent, Mrs. Pappasergi Yes, Mrs. Pepper Yes, Mr. Yakich Yes, Mr. Wiltz Absent, Mr. Short Yes, Mrs. Brinker Yes; abstained from Item d, Mr. Caruso Absent. Finance and Support Areas Upon motion of Mr. Yakich, seconded by Mrs. Brinker, it was resolved to approve all FINANCE AND SUPPORT AREA RESOLUTIONS as presented by the Administration and subject to review by the District Solicitor. 3

4 a. Approval of Monthly Secretary Treasurer Reports for the month of June 2014 as follows: General Fund, Capital Project Fund, Food Service Fund, Capital Reserve, Special Revenue, Brick Fund and Payroll b. Approval of General Fund and Food Service Fund Bill Lists for the Month of July 2014 c. Approval of Interim Bill List for June/July 2014 d. Approval of Activity Account Reports for June 2014 e. Approval of the Tax Collection Report for the Month of June 2014 f. Approval of the Lien Reports for the Month of May 2014 g. Approval of the Monthly Revenues and Expenditures Report for June 2014 h. Approval of Extra Duty Time Reports June 2014 i. Approval of Computer Center Line Maintenance Contract, at an annual rate of $17, j. Approval of Complimentary Ticket List for (See Attached) k. Approval of Athletic Event Prices for (See Attached) l. Approval of Formal Action Constituting a Debt Ordinance Under the Local Government Unit Debt Act (See Attached) m. Approval of Charleroi Area Education Support Professionals Ratification Document, effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019 n. Approval to Open a Savings Account at Charleroi Federal Savings Bank, retroactive to July 21, 2014 o. Approval of 1% Share Loan with Charleroi Federal Savings Bank for Fleet Purchases, retroactive to July 21, 2014 Mrs. Keranko Absent, Mrs. Pappasergi Yes, Mrs. Pepper Yes, Mr. Yakich Yes, Mr. Wiltz Absent, Mr. Short Yes, Mrs. Brinker Yes, Mr. Caruso _Absent Mrs. Hopkins Yes. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Zelich informed the Board that the Meet and Greet the New Superintendent will be held on August 7, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. He thanked the Board for their support in his transition into the District. Mr. Zelich received 40 surveys back from employees. He informed the Board that the survey revealed that the District s biggest strength was its employees. 4

5 Mr. Zelich reviewed with the Board the 2014 PSSA Data, showing improvements and concerns. Mr. Zelich also reviewed the Keystone Data, noting that the biology portion of the test will be a graduation requirement for incoming sophomores in the near future. Mr. Zelich will share the results of the School Performance Profile when more information is available. Mr. Zelich informed the Board that he was granted an extension for completion of the Comprehensive Plan. AUDIENCE REQUESTS Valerie Stich informed the Board that she is interested in coaching the Middle School Cheerleaders. She stated that there are currently 6 girls on the squad and she would like to be considered for the position. Upon motion of Mr. Yakich, seconded by Mrs. Pepper, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. 5