LEECHBURG AREA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

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1 /// LEECHBURG AREA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS PUBLIC WORK SESSION/RESCHEDULED REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, :30 PM/J. D. ORR BOARD ROOM CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the Leechburg Area Board of School Directors was called to order at 7:40 PM in the J. D. Orr Board Room of the Parker D. Baker Building by Mrs. Jean Stull, Board Vice-President. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Julie Batiz, Ms. Carlotta Del Vecchio, Mr. Brian Ravotti, Ms. Danielle Reinke, Mr. Anthony Shea and Mrs. Jean Stull. Mr. Neill Brady, Mr. Terry Knepshield and Mr. David Matuscin (work commitment) were absent. Also present were: Mr. Matthew Kruluts, K-12 Principal/School Psychologist, Mr. Frank Ippolito, K-12 Assistant Principal, Mr. Mark Lukacs, Business Manager, Mrs. Ann Marie Crosby, Administrative Assistant-Business Operations/Food Service Director, Mr. Robert Cinpinski, Solicitor, Ms. Patricia Camp, Board Secretary and Dr. Frank C. Prazenica, Jr., Interim Superintendent. MINUTES: Public Work Session/Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes /10/13 Board Vice-President, Mrs. Stull, requested comments, corrections and additions to the Minutes. Hearing none, on a motion by Mr. Ravotti, seconded by Mr. Shea the Minutes were approved. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Date: Time: 08/13/13 6:30 PM FULL BOARD-Superintendent s Office - Personnel Issues: Superintendent Interviews 08/14/13 6:30 PM FULL BOARD-Superintendent s Office - Personnel Issues: Non-Act 93 Administrative Contracts, Business Manager Contract, Act 93 Agreement, Director of School Safety Update, Teacher Aide Furlough, Superintendent Search Update, FMLA Requests and Sick Leave Bank Donation Request and potential Food Service Director Contract review. COMMITTEE MEETTING: Date: Time: 08/14/13 7:30 PM Public Work Session/Agenda Setting Meeting (Combined meetings) BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: ARIN Intermediate Unit Report-Mrs. Jean Stull-Continue to search for ARIN Executive Director, next interviews scheduled August 27, Lenape Monthly Report Mrs. Jean Stull and Mrs. Julie Batiz Meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening, no report at this time. Tax Claim Commission Committee Mr. David Matuscin No report.

2 REMARKS BY VISITORS: Visitors are welcome to comment on any agenda items at this time, provided it is understood that all remarks from the floor are subject to the same parliamentary procedure followed by the Board under the direction of the president. Discussion from the floor will not be entertained while action is being taken on agenda items by the Board. Completed forms (blue forms for agenda items) will be collected for district records and will be used by the president in recognizing each speaker. There were no visitors wishing to address the Board on Agenda Items at this time. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Dr. Prazenica reported on preparations for start of new school year, including inservices, invited Board to attend, new textbooks ordered, researched base data on PSSA scores, induction plan, facilities maintenance, fitness center completion, new lighting in music room and hallways, football field sidelines resodded, purchased zero turn lawnmower, bleachers cleaned, and remulched playground. Excited about new school year and included mission statement on Calendar/Handbook and noted here for children. Mr. Kruluts reported official Keystone Exams results sent out, 51.2% proficient or advanced in Algebra I, state average 39.7%, 32.9% proficient or advanced in biology, state average 39.7% and 57.1% proficient or advanced in literature, state average 54.9%, reviewed inservice agenda highlights and 7 th grade orientation to be held next Wednesday, which Board was invited to attend. Mr. Ippolito reported five new enrollments in elementary, Kindergarten at 66 enrolled students. Mr. Lukacs reported on closing school term, gearing up for in-house opening of cafeteria and working with Food Service Director and Consultant. Dr. Prazenica reviewed the agenda with the Board and public. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PERSONNEL: Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to table the Unfinished Business Personnel Items 1-2 until September 2013: 1. A motion is needed to remove from the table and ratify the Non-Act 93 Administrative Contracts effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 presented in (Exhibit A). Note: Technology Assistant Contract effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, A motion is needed to remove from the table and ratify the Act 43 Business Manager Contract effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 presented in (Exhibit B). Voice Vote Motion Tabled. NEW BUSINESS: PERSONNEL: Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to combine and approve Personnel Motions #1-5: 1. A motion is needed to approve the following Supplementals for the school term: Name Position Jessica Snyder Basketball Girls Varsity Assistant Coach Jesse Smith 7 th and 8 th Grade Football Coach 2

3 3 2. A motion is needed to approve Mr. Mark Talerico to the position of Volunteer 7 th and 8 th Grade Football Coach. 3. A motion is needed to approve Mr. Mark Morrill to the position of Volunteer Equipment Manager for the football season. 4. A motion is needed to approve the following Bus Drivers and Bus Driver Substitutes for the school term, pending receipt of proper clearances: Last First Position Last First Position Arb Deborah Driver Fratangeli Laura Substitute Barch Terry Driver Glenn Bonnie Substitute Casella Donna Driver Greenwald Nolan Substitute Fiorina Albert Driver Hanna John Substitute Denison Brenda Driver Hartzell Frances Substitute Grabowski Linda Driver Hawk Wilbert Substitute Iusi Sam Driver Henderson Todd Substitute Lipanot Dave Driver Henry Earla Substitute Lucchino Andy Driver Henry James Substitute Marangoni Dan Driver Horcicak Kenneth Substitute Oberdorf Jim Driver Howe Wallace Substitute Reedy Linda Driver Johns Shawna Substitute Robinson Don Driver Johnson, Jr. Herbert Substitute Shawley Arthur Driver Kalinowski Kristen Substitute Shawley Betty Driver Kapustik Stephan Substitute Williams Norman Driver Kissick Robert Substitute Abraham Barbara Substitute Kleider Ronald Substitute Alston Roberta Substitute Koedel Eugenia Substitute Arb III Leonard Substitute Kranik Leona Substitute Baker John Substitute Kremer Michael Substitute Baker Valerie Substitute Kupec Lawrence Substitute Barto Francis Substitute Lawhorn Lewis Substitute Beattie Mary Ella Substitute Leone Emery Substitute Bollinger Shirley Substitute Lockett Donald Substitute Bottles Elizabeth Substitute Lorent Mary Substitute Bottles Dolly Substitute Mains Gary Substitute Carlisi Ronald Substitute Mason Deborah Substitute Caruthers Bertrand Substitute Massi William Substitute Carver Daniel Substitute Mast Diane Substitute Carver Patricia Substitute McBean Stephen Substitute Choltco Dennis Substitute McCracken Thomas Substitute Christy Leah Substitute McGinnis William Substitute Cooper Gerald Substitute Mele Kenneth Substitute Denison Edward Substitute Milisits Steven Substitute Douglass Adam Substitute Milliron David Substitute Farrell Emanuel Substitute Mohan Daniel Substitute Fitch Bridget Substitute Montgomery Heidi Substitute Ford Sherry Substitute Morante Constance Substitute

4 4 Last First Position Last First Position Morante Eugene Substitute Schacher Kim Substitute Murray Amanda Substitute Schafer Kelly Substitute Murray Betty Substitute Seaman Patricia Substitute Nichols, Sr. John Substitute Serafini Richard Substitute Oden Dorothy Substitute Settle Charles Substitute Ostien David Substitute Shannon Dwight Substitute Pacifico Darbi Substitute Shaw Nancy Substitute Pazul Frank Substitute Shindledecker Khristine Substitute Peck Garrett Substitute Smart, Jr. Allen Substitute Penman William Substitute Smith Melvyn Substitute Pityk Jerry Substitute Tierney John Substitute Pomatto James Substitute Trenski, Jr. Richard Substitute Prager, III John Substitute Troup David Substitute Praniewicz Jessica Substitute Troup Nancy Substitute Praniewicz Tiffany Substitute Verner Richard Substitute Pryor Vernell Substitute West Doris Substitute Rea Audra Substitute Williams John Substitute Resnick Claude Substitute Willingham Jan Substitute Rhodes Leroy Substitute Wright Toni Substitute Roach Richard Substitute York William Substitute Ronallo Ronald Substitute Zarotny Marion Substitute Ruff Rose Substitute Zelmer Ashley Substitute 5. A motion is needed to appoint Ms. Michelle Ferretti as the Leechburg Area School District Principal On Call according to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Leechburg Education Association. 6. A motion is needed to ratify the furlough of Ms. Melissa Shearer from the position of Instructional Aide due to reduction in student enrollment effective August 14, Motion removed from the agenda. Attorney Cinpinski reported Dr. Prazenica noted need to remove Item #6 due to additional student enrollment and need for continued aide services. No Board objection. FINANCE: 1. Mr. Shea made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ravotti to ratify the approval of the Superintendent Consulting Agreement Addendum with Dr. Victor Morrone increasing maximum service fee to $9,000 for additional services rendered plus advertising expenses as presented in (Exhibit C). 4 Ayes. 2 Nays Mrs. Batiz and Ms. Del Vecchio

5 5 2. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Batiz to ratify the authorization of payment to Dr. James A. Budzilek for eight (8) unused vacation days at daily rate of $ Mr. Shea made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Batiz to approve the purchase of two vending machines from Betson Vending at a cost not to exceed $9,230 $9,000 from the Capital Fund as presented in (Exhibit D). Discussion ensued regarding two vending machines recommended for purchase at a cost of $4,712 and $4,615 at a total cost of $8, Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to approve Turner Dairy Farms as the District s Milk Provider for the school year. 5. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Ms. Reinke to approve Schwebel s Bread Company as the District s Bread Provider for the school year. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Ms. Reinke to combine and approve Finance Motions #6-13: 6. A motion is needed to approve the Bussing Schedules as presented in (Exhibit E). 7. A motion is needed to approve the Business Associate Agreement between the Leechburg Area School District/Reschini Agency, Inc./Highmark, Inc. as presented in (Exhibit F). 8. A motion is needed to approve the transition of 403(b)/457(b) Plan Administrative Services formerly provided by Employer Admin Services, Inc. to TSA Consulting Group, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 as presented in (Exhibit G). Discussion ensued regarding pricing changes bore by the employee and at no cost to the employer (District). District does not offer a 457(b) Plan, removed from agenda. 9. A motion is needed to approve participation in the On-Demand/First Energy Residential Customer Signup Program resulting in $10 per new or reenrollments deposited in General Fund as presented in (Exhibit H). Dr. Prazenica noted funds to be designated to the elementary playground equipment and working with PTA on the recommended improvements.

6 10. A motion is needed to accept the Pennsylvania Department of Education Safe Schools Grant in the amount of $4,900 to offset a portion of the $5, cost to install the Elementary and Secondary Office Visitor Management Stations as presented in (Exhibit I). 11. A motion is needed to approve the transition of Life Insurance Carriers from Sun Life to Assurance Employee Benefits effective September 1, 2013 as presented in (Exhibit J). Discussion ensued regarding Life Insurance Carriers. 12. A motion is needed to approve the Agreement between the Leechburg Area School District and Glade Run Lutheran Services, for the provision of Day Student Education Services for the school term as presented in (Exhibit K). 13. A motion is needed to approve the Agreement between the Leechburg Area School District and the University of Pittsburgh for services provided by the Tri-State Area School Study Council for the school term as presented in (Exhibit L). Discussion ensued regarding Tri-State Area School Study Council Agreement, involvement in comprehensive planning meetings, continue to analyze curriculum with staff, provide workshops and billing for fiscal year. 14. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Ms. Reinke to acknowledge receipt of the following Financial Reports and to approve the expenditures specifically set forth therein: Cash Receipts - (Exhibit M) List of Bills - (Exhibit N) Fund Account Summary Report - (Exhibit O) Year-To-Date Revenue/Expenditures - (Exhibit P) ACCESS Report - (Exhibit Q) Student Activity Fund Report - (Exhibit R) CURRICULUM: Mr. Shea made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ravotti to combine and approve Curriculum Motions #1-2: 1. A motion is needed to permit the administration of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey without parent questions to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 voluntarily with Active Parental Consent and District Specific Report as presented in (Exhibit S). Discussion ensued regarding new vendor, with and without parent questions and administrative recommendation to participate in one survey with parent questions with active parental consent. 6

7 7 2. A motion is needed to adopt the following textbooks for the school term: Holt McDougal, Algebra 1 Common Core Edition, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, ISBN # , Copyright 2012 McGraw-Hill, Networks-S Social Studies Learning System, Building Citizenship Civics + Economics, McGraw-Hill Publishing, ISBN # , Copyright 2014 Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to combine and approve Field Trip Requests and Use of Facilities Requests: FIELD TRIP REQUESTS: 1. A motion is needed to ratify the following Field Trip Request as presented in (Exhibit T): # REQUESTOR(S) ON BEHALF PURPOSE/LOCATIONS DATE(S) 1 Mark Jones Leechburg Football Football Players and Coaches, Kennywood, Pittsburgh, PA 08/09/13 Discussion ensued regarding deadline for submission of requests and need to ratify motions. USE OF FACILITIES REQUESTS: 1. A motion is needed to ratify/approve the following Use of Facilities Requests as presented in (Exhibit U): # REQUESTOR(S) ON BEHALF PURPOSE/LOCATIONS DATE(S) 1 Karen Kalmar Leechburg Gridiron Football Training Tables, 08/12/13-08/16/13 2 Mike Cominos Kiski Valley Youth Football 3 Janet Vetovich Se Jong Tae Kwon Do System, Inc. Cafeteria Youth Football and Youth Cheerleading, Veterans Memorial Stadium Tae Kwon Do Belt Testing, High School Gymnasium (Ratify) 08/24/13, 08/31/13, 09/07/13,10/05/13 and 10/19/13 10/20/13 BOARD RELATED ISSUES: Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Batiz to combine and approve Board Related Motions #1-2: 1. A motion is needed to approve the attendance of Ms. Carlotta DelVecchio to the 2013 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania from October 15, 2013 through October 18, 2013 at an anticipated cost of $1, to the District according to Policy 004 (Exhibit V). Discussion ensued regarding Blue Notes and Taiko Groups applying for participation at School Leadership Conference in October, $500 reimbursement to participate, hotel reservations and application deadline September 30 th -unplanned Field Trip funding available in secondary budget. Elementary level poster/essay contests on What Education Means To Me. Mr. Reams very interested for Taiko, new group starts in August and concerns whether ready to perform in October. 2. A motion is needed to approve the Leechburg Football Alumni Scholar/Athlete Scholarship Request as presented in (Exhibit W).

8 8 5 Ayes 1 Abstention Ms. Del Vecchio Item #1 6 Ayes Item #2 C. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: Mr. Shea made a motion, seconded by Ms. Reinke to combine and approve Legislative Issues Motions #1-2: 1. A motion is needed to approve the Amendment of the following policies for the School District Policy Manual: AMEND: Policy 218 Student Discipline (Exhibit X) Policy Weapons Policy Terroristic Threats/Acts Policy 222 Tobacco Use (Student) Policy 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia Policy 323 Tobacco Use (Employees) Policy 351 Drug and Substance Abuse Policy 904 Public Attendance At School Events 2. A motion is needed to approve the First Reading of the following policy for the School District Policy Manual: FIRST READING: Policy Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies (Exhibit Y) Discussion ensued regarding current District process for listed policies. Mr. Brady, Mr. Knepshield and Mr. Matuscin were absent CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Knepshield s letter of resignation from the Leechburg Area School Board was read into the record by Ms. Camp, Board Secretary. Discussion ensued regarding 30-day vacancy and need recess meeting to reconvene September 11, 2013 to take action on appointment. OTHER: 1. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to approve the request of Mrs. Shayle Prorok for a Leave of Absence from work for maternity leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act. Leave anticipated beginning on or about October 3, 2013 through December 5, 2013 as presented in (Exhibit O1). Discussion ensued regarding additional motions under Other due to receipt of requests after agenda development and distribution and five (5) day rule applicable to purchases of $5,000. Mr. Brady, Mr. Knepshield and Mr. Matuscin were absent 2. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Batiz to approve the request of Mrs. Niva Vargo for a Leave of Absence from work for maternity leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act. Leave anticipated beginning on or about September 23, 2013 through December 16, 2013 as presented in (Exhibit O2).

9 9 Attorney Cinpinski noted motion needed to authorize Leechburg Education Association sick bank members to donate additional 20 days to one employee and LEA and Board to meet to address permanent language to address these situations in future. 3. Mr. Shea made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ravotti to approve a one employee extended sick bank option with approval from the Leechburg Education Association and subject to the matter being nonprecedent setting. 4. Ms. DelVecchio made a motion, seconded Mr. Ravotti to authorize the administration to approve up to the equivalent of six (6) additional days for the Food Service Consultant at per diem cost with Memorandum of Understanding. 5. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to accept the resignation of Mr. Terry Knepshield from the position of School Board Director effective immediately and to advertise accordingly to fill the Board Seat Vacancy. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Knepshield s resignation being accepted with deep regret, Board thanked Mr. Knepshield for 17 years of service, excellent board member, willing to speak opinion whether or not popular, professional, intelligent, diplomatic and District would not be where it is today without him. Process for filling vacancy discussed, public notice in newspaper of general circulation and District Website, Board will recess to reconvene September 11, 2013 to entertain letters of interest, background information and potentially interviews candidates. Vice-President fulfills duties of President in absence, Board may appoint President or continue with Vice-President handling duties until vacancy filled, thirty days to fill vacancy, deadline for letters of interest to Ms. Camp, Board Secretary, August 28, 2013 at noon and notification to attend September 11, 2013 Reconvened Board Meeting. 6. Mr. Ravotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shea to approve payment of one-quarter billing to Superintendent Search Consultant. Discussion ensued regarding Superintendent Search Consultant s invoice, initial 50% of cost of Superintendent Search, Board approved contract and approved slight increase, stipend paid in half increments, half of initial contracted duties completed and Board approval of half of first payment or quarter of $9,000 fee.

10 10 OLD BUSINESS: a. Superintendent Search-Previously discussed b. Director of School Safety Update Interview process ongoing. c. Act 93 Agreement Referred to the solicitor. REMARKS BY VISITORS ON ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA (OPEN FORUM): Visitors are welcome to make comments relating to topics not covered on the agenda, within reasonable limits of time, and under the rules pertaining to parliamentary procedure as provided in the district policy. Completed forms (white forms for non-agenda items) will be collected for district records and will be used by the president in recognizing each speaker. Ms. Patty Osborne 111 Fir Drive Apollo, PA RE: LEA Update Thank you for considering request for donation of days to sick bank. Thanked Mr. Knepshield for his service on the Board, will miss him, always fair and honest with his opinions. Most of teachers in buildings during August already, 7 th grade orientation scheduled, drawing for 7th graders with book bag as prize and certificate to Pizza Hut welcoming them to school. Dr. Prazenica noted in October PSBA School Leadership Conference on meeting night in October, recommended Board consider moving Board meeting date to accommodate a member attending conference. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: 1. Recessed/Reconvened Meetings Reconvene 9/11/13 immediately following PWS-ASM 2. Committee Meetings - Public Work Session/Agenda Setting Meeting Wednesday, September 11, :30 PM J. D. Orr Board Room/Parker D. Baker Building Executive Session 6:30 PM Superintendent s Office/Central Administration Office 3. Regular Board Meeting- Wednesday, September 18, :30 PM J. D. Orr Board Room/Parker D. Baker Building Executive Session 6:30 PM Superintendent s Office/Central Administration Office August 22, 2013 Executive Session to discuss Superintendent Search August 28, 2013 Executive Session to discuss School Safety Officer RECESSED: On a motion by Ms. Del Vecchio seconded by Mr. Ravotti the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of August 14, 2013 was recessed at 8:52 PM to reconvene on September 11, 2013 immediately following the Public Work Session/Agenda Setting Meeting in the J. D. Orr Board Room. Respectfully submitted, Patricia R. Camp School Board Secretary