BOARD OF EDUCATION - MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER

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1 GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF EDUCATION - MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, :30 p.m. Executive Session: Personnel & Legal Issue 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Members Present: Eric Hauser, Conrad Lazor, Steven LoCascio, Susan Mains, Merle Musick, William Palmer, Dr. Michael Zorch Absent: Heidi Kozar, Michael O Barto Others Attending: Judith Swigart, Georgia Teppert, Daniel Watson, Michael Porembka, Mark Mears, Robin Pynos, Dr. Cindy Soltys, Laurie Golobish, Darlene Allshouse, Ned Nakles, Kurt Thomas, Jon Mains, Chad Krehlik, Matthew Shivetts, Sherri Holler, Kim Stewart, Adam Hoffman and Samantha Pugner-Piper, Student Council Representatives, Latrobe Bulletin Reporter,Tribune Review Reporter, Jack Doherty-Videographer and 10 Visitors MEETING CALLED TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: Following the flag salute and roll call with all members present except Mrs. Kozar and Mr. O Barto, Mr. Hauser called for Hearing of Visitors Part I. This is an opportunity for anyone to address the Board regarding any voting item on tonight s agenda. No one came forward to address the Board. RESOLUTION #104 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 14, 2017 and the Reorganization and Committee of the Whole Meetings held December 5, 2017 are hereby approved as recorded in the copies presented to the Board. SOLICITOR S REPORT: MR. NAKLES RESOLUTION #105 - APPROVE SETTLEMENT OF TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL On a motion offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors authorizes the Solicitor to execute the necessary agreements to settle the tax assessment appeal filed in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas as Stonewood Family Partnership v. Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals v.

2 County of Westmoreland, Unity Township, Greater Latrobe School District, No. 15CI5052, reflecting a fair market value for the property of $1,650,000 for the tax years that are subject to this appeal. RESOLUTION #106 - APPROVE GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL AUTHORITY MEMBER - KEITH VISCONTI On a motion offered by Mr. Lazor, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby re-appoints Keith Visconti to serve a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2022 in accordance with the bylaws of the Greater Latrobe School Authority. LEGISLATIVE REPORT: MRS. SWIGART - Mrs. Swigart noted that the Tax Code Bill was partially passed stating that the 529 account parents would set up to use for college funds are now available to pay private school tuition in grades K-12. EDUCATION AND PLANNING: MRS. MAINS Rotary Backpack Program - Jerry Supko - GLLV Chairperson Mr. Supko presented information on the Backpack Program. He explained how the program works with students receiving quick, easy to fix meals to prepare over the weekend. This program has grown over the last four years from assisting 30 students during the first year to now helping over 100 students weekly during the school year! On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Palmer and carried unanimously the Resolutions #107 and #108 were approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays RESOLUTION #107 - APPROVE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT the California University of Pennsylvania Internship Agreement for two (2) years beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, A copy of this agreement will be made part of the official minutes of the District. RESOLUTION #108 - APPROVE WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY STUDENT TEACHING LETTER OF AGREEMENT the Western Governors University Student Teaching Letter of Agreement effective December 20, A copy of this agreement will be made part of the official minutes of the District. RESOLUTION #109 - APPROVE BLAIRSVILLE-SALTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH GLSD FOR STUDENT #01 On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously

3 the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District Agreement with Greater Latrobe School District for Student #01 to attend the Saltsburg Middle High School until a tentative graduation date of May 29, 2018 at no charge to Greater Latrobe School District. A copy of this agreement will be made part of the official minutes of the District. Next Curriculum Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, :30 p.m. - CSC FINANCE: MR. HAUSER On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Palmer and carried unanimously the Resolutions #110 and #111 were approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays RESOLUTION #110 - APPROVE TREASURER S REPORT RESOLVED: That the monthly report of the Treasurer, First National Bank, covering period October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 for the General Fund, Athletic, Capital Projects, Food Service, Trust & Agency, Foundation, and Student Activities funds pending their being properly approved by the Finance Committee, is hereby accepted as presented to the Board members. A copy will be made part of the official minutes of the District. RESOLUTION #111 - PAYMENT OF BILLS RESOLVED: That the bills, pending their being properly approved by the Finance Committee, are hereby accepted as presented to the Board members. A copy will be made part of the official minutes of the District. RESOLUTION #112 - APPROVE GIFTS, GRANTS AND DONATIONS On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby accepts the following: Youth Service America - $ Disney Be Inspired Grant Program Next Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, :00 p.m. - SHS Center for Student Creativity FACILITIES, OPERATIONS AND PLANNING: MR. HAUSER RESOLUTION # AWARD BIDS FOR GROUNDS WORK/PLOW TRUCK AND CARGO WORK VAN On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously

4 RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby awards the bid for the purchase of two (2) maintenance vehicles: one (1) Grounds Work/Plow Truck and one (1) Cargo Work Van to Whitmoyer Auto Group, 1001 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA for the total amount of $60, RESOLUTION #114 - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT BIDS On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the Board Secretary to advertise for bids for General School Supplies, Art, Science, Audio-Visual, Data Processing, Paper, Medical, Custodial and Electrical Supplies; Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports Equipment and Supplies for the school year. Facilities, Operations and Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - December 7, 2017 Next Facilities, Operations and Planning Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 4, a.m. - Administration Building STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION: MRS. MAINS RESOLUTION #115 - APPROVE GLOBAL SCHOLARS CLUB On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the addition of a new club entitled Global Scholars. The advisors will be Katie Zalewski, Elizabeth Antolik, Leslie Harvey, Oliver Kiefer, and Laura Smith. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: DR. ZORCH RESOLUTION #116 - APPROVE LATROBE-GLSD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BOARD REPRESENTATIVE On a motion offered by Dr. Zorch, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays Daniel Hennessy to serve a three (3) year term on the Latrobe-GLSD Parks and Recreation Commission Board beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, Mrs. Mains informed the public that two letters of interest were received for the above position from Daniel Hennessy and Richard Donati. Mr. Donati is a retired teacher from the District; Mr. Hennessy has served on the Latrobe-GLSD Parks and Recreation Commission Board for over 10 years as a Unity Township representative and now for GLSD. He is an asset to the Board with his financial background and assists with the Latrobe-GLSD Parks and Recreation budget

5 each year. Mrs. Mains thanked both candidates for their interest in serving on this Board. Next Latrobe-GLSD Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - Thursday, December 21, :30 p.m. - Latrobe Municipal Building - Green Room WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT: MRS. MAINS Next WIU Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 23, :00 p.m. - WIU Board Room EWCTC JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE: MR. MUSICK EWCTC Joint Operating Committee Meeting Minutes - December 6, 2017 Next EWCTC Joint Operating Committee Meeting - Wednesday, January 24, p.m. - EWCTC BOARD POLICY/PSBA LIAISON: MRS. MAINS RESOLUTION #117 - APPROVE ADOPTION OF A NEW BOARD POLICY AND CHANGES TO EXISTING POLICIES On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Palmer and carried unanimously the adoption of a new policy and changes to existing policies as listed below: Policy #150 - Title I - Comparability of Services (NEW POLICY) Policy #819 - Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response Policy #909 - Municipal Government Relations CHANGE TITLE TO Relations with Community and Municipal Organizations TECHNOLOGY: MR. PALMER Next Technology Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 20, :00 p.m. - CSC SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATIONS RESOLUTION #118 - APPROVE RESIGNATIONS On a motion offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously the following resignations: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

6 Buncie, Emily Classroom Assistant December 22, 2017 Personal Short, Connie Personal Care Assistant January 31, 2018 Retirement Townsend, Patrick Boys Soccer Assistant Coach December 5, 2017 Personal RESOLUTION #119 - APPROVE PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL On a motion offered by Mr. Musick, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the Professional Personnel listed below: NAME POSITION STEP/ SALARY CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE Emanuele, Maria Learning Support Teacher Step 1 Bachelor s $45,257 Grades PK-4/Special Education PK-8/Grades 4-8 (All Subjects 4-6, English, Language Arts and Reading 7-8) School Year Hebrank, Brooke Learning Support Teacher Step 1 Masters $47,257 Grades PK-4/Special Education PK-8/Grades 5-6/Grades 4-8 (All Subjects 4-6, Science 7-8) School Year RESOLUTION #120 - APPROVE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Lazor and carried unanimously the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the Professional Personnel - Substitute Teachers listed below: LAST NAME FIRST NAME CERTIFICATION Bolden Brea Grades PK-4 Leechalk Brooke Special Education PK-8/Grades PK-4 Stein Mollie Special Education PK-8/Grades PK-4 Yargeau Dawn Elementary K-6/English 7-12

7 RESOLUTION #121 - APPROVE SUPPORT PERSONNEL - CLASSIFIED APPOINTMENTS On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Lazor and carried unanimously the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 7 - yeas 0 - nays RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the Support Personnel - Classified Appointments listed below: NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE Baker, Marcie Custodian $12.12/Hour January 3, 2018 Kelly-Harr, Jackie Substitute Custodian $9.25/Hour As Needed Kusma, Amy Substitute Personal Care Assistant $8.00/Hour As Needed-Beginning January 3, 2018 RESOLUTION #122 - APPROVE SUPPORT PERSONNEL - SUPPLEMENTAL APPOINTMENTS On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Musick and carried unanimously the Support Personnel - Supplemental Appointments listed below: NAME POSITION POINT VALUE # OF PTS TOTAL SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE Bureau, Cody Bertoni, Michael Drnjevich, James Swimming Assistant Coach Swimming Volunteer Coach Basketball Volunteer Coach $ $3, November 17, OTHER BUSINESS: Breakfast of Champions - Thursday, December 21, :30 a.m. - SHS Center for Student Creativity BOARD MEETINGS: ( Meetings held in the Center for Student Creativity )

8 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, :30 p.m. (THIRD TUESDAY) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 23, :30 p.m. (FOURTH TUESDAY) HEARING OF VISITORS - PART II - No one came forward to address the Board. RESOLUTION #123 - ADJOURNMENT On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mrs. Mains and carried unanimously RESOLVED: That there being no further business, this meeting is adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Minutes Approved: Darlene Allshouse, Board Secretary