WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER BOARD OF EDUCATION-JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE August 19, 2013 MINUTES

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1 WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER BOARD OF EDUCATION-JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE August 19, 2013 MINUTES The Board of Education-Joint Operating Committee for the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center met Monday, August 19, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the school. Mr. Smith, Chairperson, presided and called the meeting to order. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Smith stated that an executive session was held prior to the regular meeting and reported as follows: Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, the chair wishes to announce that its regular meeting convened for general purposes on August 19, 2013, the Joint Operating Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center went into closed or executive session at 5:30 p.m., and began the public meeting at 6:38 p.m. The subjects discussed in executive session related solely to matters of employee relations, labor negotiations, threatened and/or actual litigation. ROLL CALL Mr. Evans, Secretary, called the roll. The following members were in attendance: David Evans Hanover Area Gary Smith Gr. Nanticoke Area Robert Raineri Gr. Nanticoke Area Bruce Knick Pittston Area Charles Sciandra Pittston Area Louis Elmy Wilkes-Barre Area Dr. James Susek Wilkes-Barre Area Phillip B. Latinski Wilkes-Barre Area John Quinn Wilkes-Barre Area Gene Mancini, Jr. Crestwood Lynn Evans Wilkes-Barre Area Others: Peter Halesey, Administrative Director Frank Majikes, Principal Anthony Guariglia, Assistant Principal Jack Dean, Esquire, Solicitor Dan Bierdziewski, Asst. Business/Office Manager Kevin Elmy, Building Superintendent Joseph Salvo, Plant Manager Mary Beth Pacuska, Practical Nursing Director Laura Zdancewicz, Assistant PN Director Chuck Yasinskas, Al Melone Firm Bill Christian, IT Coordinator

2 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 2 August 19, 2013 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Latinski moved to accept the minutes of June, 17, 2013 and July 29, 2013 as received in the mail and via ; Mrs. Evans seconded and on a roll call vote with all members present voting, aye, the motion was unanimously approved. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Quinn, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer s Summary for the months ending June 30, 2013 and July 31, 2013 as follows: Opening balance for the General Fund as of June 1, 2013, was $1,421,624.25, June receipts were $1,684,353.85, June disbursements were $1,659,210.33, and the ending balance as of June 30, 2013, was $1,446, Opening balance for the Equipment Reserve Fund was $235,143.20, receipts were $10.26, disbursements were $0.0 and the ending balance was $235, Opening balance for the Miscellaneous Funds was $60,114.72, receipts were $95,588.03, disbursements were $73,782.95, and the ending balance was $81, The Student Activities account opening balance was $14,759.75, receipts were $2,910.79, disbursements were $6,128.75, and the ending balance was $11, Also included in the members folders were a list of checks for approval and a list of cash receipts and cash disbursements for the month ending June 30, Opening balance for the General Fund as of July 1, 2013, was $1,446,767.77, July receipts were $1,546,940.87, July disbursements were $2,050,115.81, and the ending balance as of July 31, 2013, was $943, Opening balance for the Equipment Reserve Fund was $235,153.46, receipts were $9.66 and the ending balance was $235, Opening balance for the Miscellaneous Funds was $81,919.80, receipts were $390,009.60, disbursements were $379,269.00, and the ending balance was $92, The Student Activities account opening balance was $11,541.79, receipts were $25.04, disbursements were $3.00, and the ending balance was $11, Also included in the members folders were a list of checks for approval and a list of cash receipts and cash disbursements for the month ending July 31, Mr. Quinn moved to accept the Treasurer s Report; Mrs. Evans seconded and on a roll call vote the members voted as follows: Mr. Evans, yes ; Mr. Mancini, yes ; Mr. Smith, yes ; Mr. Raineri, yes ; Mr. Latinski, yes ; Dr. Susek, yes ; Mrs. Evans, yes ; Mr. Elmy, yes ; Mr. Quinn, yes ; Mr. Knick, yes ; Mr. Sciandra, yes. The motion was unanimously approved. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Quinn, Finance Committee Chairman presented the following report: 1. Approval was recommended for the annual renewal for the Veam Backup & Replication Software from Computer Visionaries, Inc., Pittston, PA to be used for computer network backup at a cost of $3, Approval was recommended to renew the annual service contract with Barracuda Products. for spam & virus firewall protection at a cost of $1,

3 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 3 August 19, 2013 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) 3. Approval was recommended for payment to Attorney Raymond Wendolowski in the amount of $4, for legal services performed from May 1, 2013 to June 30, Approval was recommended for payment to Attorney John Dean in the amount of $8, for legal services performed from May 1, 2013 to July 31, Approval was recommended to establish the breakfast, lunch, and milk prices as follows: Student Breakfast. $1.50/meal Student Reduced Breakfast...30/meal Student Lunch /meal Student Reduced Lunch....40/meal Student Milk..55/carton Adult Breakfast ala carte Adult Lunch. 3.00/meal Adult Milk.55/carton 6. Approval was recommended to renew the service contract with Sequel Software, Eden Prairie, MN. for client report option & data access software at a cost of $2, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, Approval was recommended to renew the maintenance agreement on Sound & IC with Guyette Communications, Plymouth, PA at an annual cost of $ effective September 1, 2013 through August 31, Approval was recommended to renew the maintenance agreement with Presstek for $9, covering the period September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014 on Graphic Arts equipment as follows: a Two Color Press b. DPM 2340 Digital Silver Platemaker 9. Approval was recommended to pay the PA Foundation for Housing, Inc., for the PBA Workforce Education Project, in the amount of $4, Approval was recommended to renew the annual subscription to Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (PAESSP) at a cost of $ Approval was recommended to renew the contract with Selective Security & Patrol Company to provide security coverage from July 1, 2013 to July 1, The rates are $15.25/hr. for weeknights & weekend coverage, $17.25/hr. for holiday coverage. 12. Approval was recommended to award the bid received for the Dismantling/Removal of Existing Greenhouse Structure and The construction of Classic Series Pre-Fabricated Greenhouse as per insert in Board Member s folder.

4 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 4 August 19, 2013 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) 13. Approval was recommended for membership in the American School Counselor Association for John Kozerski and Hayden Bill White at a cost of $ per person. Mr. Quinn moved to accept the Finance Committee Report; Mrs. Evans seconded and on a roll call vote the members voted as follows: Mr. Evans, yes ; Mr. Mancini, yes ; Mr. Smith, yes ; Mr. Raineri, yes ; Dr. Susek, yes ; Mr. Latinski, yes ; Mr. Elmy, yes ; Mr. Quinn, yes ; Mrs. Evans, yes ; Mr. Knick, yes ; Mr. Sciandra, yes. The motion was unanimously approved. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Mancini, Building Committee Chairman, presented the Building Committee Report as follows: 1. Building Superintendent Report: a. Maintenance oiled, greased and changed the air filters in all of the H.V.A.C. equipment. b. Cleaned the main electrical contactors in the Residential Construction shop, Building Trades shop and the Machine shop. c. Cintas inspected the fire suppression systems in the kitchen area. d. The Custodians stripped, sealed and waxed the floors throughout the building. Mr. Mancini moved to accept the Building Committee Report; Mr. Knick seconded and on a roll call vote with all members present voting, aye the motion was unanimously accepted. SOLICITOR S REPORT As discussed in executive session we have a grievance arbitration scheduled for mid- December for support staff related work hours it has been denied and an arbitrator has been picked for that and I will keep you updated on this matter. With all members present voting aye the motion was approved. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Raineri, Personnel Committee Chairman presented the Personnel Committee Report as follows: 1. Ratification was recommended to approve the retirement of Mr. Harry Miller, Diversified Cooperative Education teacher effective June 30, 2013.

5 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 5 August 19, 2013 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) 2. Approval was recommended for a salary grade change for Anthony Cibello, History/Social Studies Instructor from Step 3 Column C to Step 3 Column F effective for the school year as per the current Education Association s Collective Bargaining Agreement. 3. Approval was recommended for a salary grade change for Gina Walker, Math Instructor from Step 3 Column F to Step 3 Column H effective for the school year as per the current Education Association s Collective Bargaining Agreement. 4. Approval was recommended for a salary grade change for Joseph Ladd, Graphic Arts Instructor from Step 15 Column C to Step 15 Column E effective for the school year as per the current Education Association s Collective Bargaining Agreement. 5. Approval was recommended for a salary grade change for Christopher George, Carpentry & Millwork Instructor from Step 4 Column A to Step 4 Column C effective for the school year per the current Education Association s Collective Bargaining Agreement. 6. Approval was recommended for reappointments of employees for the school year for additional assignments as follows: John Kozerski Perkins $2, annual renewal Phil Schoener Public Relations $1, annual renewal Dan Bierdziewski Notary $1, annual renewal Rosemary Frati LPNI Support $1, annual renewal Linda McGrath Attendance Tracking $2, annual renewal Diane Spinozza Attendance Tracking $2, annual renewal James Brislin (day) Supplies Distribution/Tracking $1, annual renewal Brian Fisher (night) Supplies Distribution/Tracking $1, annual renewal 7. Approval was recommended to appoint Eugene Marley, Nanticoke, to Graphic Arts Teacher Associate for the school year at Step 1 of the current Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center Educational Support Personnel Association-ESP-PSEA-NEA Teacher Associate Schedule. 8. Approval is requested to appoint Amy Brady to Cosmetology Teacher Associate for the school year at Step 1 of the current Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center Educational Support Personnel Association-ESP-PSEA-NEA Teacher Associate Schedule. 9. Approval is requested to appoint George Albright III to Auto Mechanics Instructor for the school year at Step 1 Column A of the current Professional Education Association Salary Schedule.

6 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 6 August 19, 2013 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED 10. Approval is requested to appoint the student organization advisors for the school year at a stipend of $1, as set in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Skills USA Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) School Newspaper National Technical Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Mr. Richard DuMond Mrs. Janice Leiby Mrs. Kimberly McGinley Mr. Robert Bertoni Mrs. Joanne Latze Mr. David Namey Hayden (Bill) White Karen Maguire TBA 11. Approval was recommended for the substitute employee list for the school year as per hand out in Board Member s folder pending submission of all required paperwork. Teacher Eileen Brislin, Wilkes-Barre Paulette Dougal, Shavertown Jeanett Healy, Wilkes-Barre Jane Nicholson, Kingston Donna Sabuto, Pittston Grace Sklanka, Pittston Gina Elmy, Wilkes-Barre Mark Lewis, Wilkes-Barre Kris McCawley, Avoca Jim Gilbert, Scranton Nurse Barbara Tzamalas Patty Rodriquez Custodian Jim Post, Jr., Wilkes-Barre Tim Turnbaugh, Jr., Plains George Anistranski, Wilkes-Barre Jim Gilbert, Scranton Ed Roback, Ashley Carl Gemzik, Dallas Ed Roback, Ashley 12. Approval is requested for Carmen LoBrutto, Headstart Coordinator/Science Instructor, Anthony Cibello, History Instructor, John Kozerski, Guidance Counselor and Anthony Guariglia, Assistant Principal to attend the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education s Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-to-Career Connection on November 5,6,7,& 8, 2013 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA. Cost includes registration, room/board, meals and mileage according to policy. Mr. Raineri moved to accept the Personnel Committee Report; Mrs. Evans seconded and on a roll call vote the members voted as follows: Mr. Mancini, yes ; Mr. Smith, yes ; Mr. Raineri, yes ; Mr. Evans, yes ; Dr. Susek, yes ; Mr. Quinn, yes ; Mrs. Evans, yes ; Mr. Latinski, yes ; Mr. Elmy, yes ; Mr. Knick, yes ; Mr. Sciandra, yes. The motion was unanimously approved.

7 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 7 August 19, 2013 PRACTICAL NURSING REPORT Mr. Latinski Practical Nursing Chairman presented the following report: 1. Approval was recommended for the following re-appointments for the school year at $175/day as follows: Part time and Substitute positions: Lorraine Cortegerone, Pittston Catherine Luksic, Shavertown Ann Marie Balz, Wilkes-Barre Elaine Craig, Wyoming Leo Kaslavage, West Pittston Cheryl Madajewski, Nanticoke Cheryl Oster, Dallas Catherine Warg, Mountaintop Mary Hoover, Swoyersville Cheryl Fuller, Dallas 2. Approval was recommended for a salary grade change for Julie Ross, PN Instructor from Step 8 Column I to Step 8 Column J effective for the school year as per the current Education Association s Collective Bargaining Agreement. 3. TABLED: Approval is requested to purchase a Mitel 5000 phone system from Frontier Communications with NJPA pricing at a total cost of $10, for the School of Practical Nursing due to the numerous problems caused by being a tenant on the existing school phone system. Mr. Latinski moved to table #3; Mr. Mancini seconded; and with all members present voting aye the motion carried to table. 4. Approval was recommended to increase student fees by $25/student, effective in the school year in order to cover the cost of drug screening which is now mandated by all clinical facilities. 5. Approval was recommended for payment to Attorney Raymond Wendolowski in the amount of $91.00 for legal services performed from May 1, 2013 to June 30, Approval was recommended to approve the payment for Bognet, Inc. for the sixth installment on the HVAC Construction for the practical nursing/data processing building renovation project at a cost of $24, This purchase is to be funded from Practical Nursing funds. 7. Approval was recommended to approve the payment for Bognet, Inc. for the fifth installment on the Plumbing Construction for the practical nursing/data processing building renovation project at a cost of $2, This purchase is to be funded from Practical Nursing funds.

8 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 8 August 19, 2013 PRACTICAL NURSING REPORT CONTINUED 8. Approval was recommended to approve the payment for Everon Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the sixth installment on the Electrical Construction for the practical nursing/data processing building renovation project at a cost of $8, This purchase is to be funded from Practical Nursing funds. 9. Approval was recommended to approve the change order for Everon Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Electrical Construction for the practical nursing/data processing building renovation project at a cost of $ Approval was recommended to approve the payment for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects for professional services from May 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013 for the practical nursing/data processing building renovation project at a cost of $1, Mr. Latinski moved to accept the Practical Nursing Report; Mr. Sciandra seconded and on a roll call vote the members voted as follows: Mr. Raineri, yes table #3 and no on #10 ; Mr. Evans, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Smith, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Mancini, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Knick, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Sciandra, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Quinn, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Dr. Susek, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mrs. Evans, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Latinski, yes table #3 and no, on #10 ; Mr. Elmy, yes table #3 and no, on #10. The motions were approved. ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Mr. Halesey, Administrative Director; presented the following report: 1. Approval was recommended to appoint the designated Trustees and the alternates to represent the WBACTC on the Northeast Pennsylvania School Districts Health Trust as follows: Daniel Bierdziewski, Business/Office Manager, Trustee Administration Anthony Guariglia, Assistant Principal, Alternate Janice Leiby, Horticulture Instructor, Trustee Labor Representative John Kozerski, Instructor, Alternate

9 Board of Education-J.O.C. Minutes 9 August 19, 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT CONTINUED 2. Resolution of Memoriam for Mr. Edward D. Martin as follows: RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM Edward D. Martin Whereas, Edward D. Martin, was a former employee of the Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational- Technical School from and served as Head of Maintenance; and Whereas, Edward D. Martin served his country in the U.S. Army and helped build the Panama Canal; and Whereas, Edward D. Martin was active in youth sports and other community activities and was well respected; and Whereas, Edward D. Martin will always be viewed as an effective leader who was unselfish and generous; NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, that the Joint Operating Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center notes with profound sorrow the passing of our friend and colleague, Edward D. Martin; and Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy forwarded to his wife, Florence, as an expression of our sympathy. Dated this 19th day of August, 2013, and attested by the officers of the Joint Operating Committee and the Administrative Director, whose signatures are inscribed below. signed Administrative Director signed Chairman, Joint Operating Committee signed Secretary, Joint Operating Committee Mr. Raineri moved to accept the Administrative Director s Report; Mr. Knick, seconded and on a roll call vote the members voted as follows: Mr. Smith, yes ; Mr. Raineri, yes ; Mr. Evans, yes ; Mr. Latinski, yes ; Mr. Elmy, yes ; Mr. Quinn, yes ; Dr. Susek, yes ; Mrs. Evans, yes ; Mr. Sciandra, yes ; Mr. Knick, yes ; Mr. Mancini, yes. The motion was approved. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Raineri, seconded by Mrs. Evans, the meeting was adjourned. Secretary