Seneca Valley School District SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium MINUTES October 9, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Berkebile, Board President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. A. Moment of Silence - The meeting was opened with a moment of silence. B. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Berkebile led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. Roll Call - Roll call by Joan Rinaman, Board Secretary, showed the following Board members in attendance: Mr. Paul Adametz, Mr. Dean Berkebile, Mr. Kenneth Brennan, Mr. Robert Hill, Jr., Mr. William Paul, Mr. Thomas Roth, Mr. Anthony Storti, and Mr. Jeffrey Widdowson. Others present included Dr. Donald Tylinski, Superintendent; Dr. Mary Ann Marchi, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Pupil Services; Mr. Jeffrey Fuller, Assistant Superintendent Elementary; Dr. Matthew McKinley, Assistant Superintendent Secondary; Mr. Lynn Stewart, Business Manager; Mrs. Linda Andreassi, Communications Director; Mr. Greg Caprara, Athletic Director; Mr. Matthew Hoffman, Solicitor; visitors on enclosed list; and press representative. 2. INFORMATION REPORTS A. Juniors Elyse Dobrick and Rose Snyder were named to the USA Swimming 2005-06 Scholastic All-American Team. The award is based on a point system for grade point average above 3.5 and competition in several individual swimming events. B. Dates to Remember October 12 October 20 October 31 Tax Study Commission, SVIHS auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Professional Development - No School for Students PSBA Fall Legislative Meeting - Vo-Tech, 7:00 p.m. C. Legislative 1. PSBA Fall Legislative Meeting - Details provided in the backup materials. D. October 1 Enrollment - Official enrollment information provided in the backup materials.
E. Grant Programs 1. County Drug and Alcohol 2. Title I - Improving America s Schools - Remedial Reading 3. Title IIA - Improving Teacher Quality 4. Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students 5. Title IV - Drug Free Schools 6. Title V - Innovative Education F. Building Reports - Building reports provided in the backup materials. G. Budget Report - The August 2006 budget report provided in the backup materials. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT - There were no public comments. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the following minutes: A. Work Session - September 11, 2006 B. Regular Meeting - September 18, 2006 5. TREASURER S REPORT - The August 2006 treasurer s report provided in the backup materials. 6. OPERATION REPORTS A. Financial Reports - The following reports provided in the backup materials: 1. Senior High Activities 2. Intermediate High Activities 3. Middle School Activities 4. Real Estate Tax Collection 5. Food Service B. Agency Reports 1. Vo-Tech - Information provided in the backup materials. 2. I. U. IV - Information provided in the backup materials. 3. Clarence Brown - There was nothing new to report. 7. PAYMENT OF BILLS - Approve General Fund bills provided in the backup which total $2,602,336.68. 8. ACTIVITIES FUND BILLS - Approve Activities Fund bills provided in the agenda which total $13,780.54. 9. CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS - Approve the Construction Fund bills provided in the agenda which total $1,152,337.96. Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the minutes, operation reports, and payment of various bills as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative with Mr. Evans absent. 2
10. ADMINISTRATION ACTION A. Conferences - Approve conferences. B. Board Policies - Approve the following policies: 1. Policy 622 - GASB Statement 34 - revised, adoption 2. Policy 227.1 - Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Athletic Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Student Drivers - revised, 2 nd reading C. SRO Grant - Acknowledge a three-year School Resource Officer (SRO) grant effective January 1, 2007, with Seneca Valley s share of the grant totaling $54,798.28. D. School Security - Approve resolution regarding school security. Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to approve the conferences, policies, grant, and school security resolution as listed above. Dr. Tylinski noted that the change in name from school police to school security was in relation to pending legislation that would require school police to have extensive training. The district is happy with the people in place and would continue to provide internal training. Mr. Berkebile also emphasized that the Board is satisfied with the current security force and this was merely a name change. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative, except Mr. Adametz voting no, and Mr. Evans absent. 11. INSTRUCTION ACTION A. Band Trip - Approve band booster request for marching band and auxiliary units to attend the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2 and participate in a band adjudication in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 3, 2007. The students will miss classes May 3 and 4. The boosters will be responsible for all fundraising activities. B. Student Adjudications- Approve student adjudications 2006-07-01 and 2006-07-02. C. Intramural Program - Approve proposal to pilot an intramural program at the Seneca Valley Middle School for the 2006-07 school year. The program cost of $1,500 will be paid through the Pepsi fund donation. D. ASSET Agreement - Approve the agreement with ASSET, Inc. regarding Leah McDowell-Spink as an ASSET resource teacher. Mr. Storti motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to approve the band trip, student adjudications, pilot intramural program, and ASSET agreement as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative with Mr. Evans absent. 12. BUSINESS/FINANCES ACTION A. Transportation - Approve 2006-07 transportation services contract with Durham School Services for one vehicle to St. Stephen s School at $133.29 per day; one vehicle to Pressley Ridge School at $157.86 per day; and one special needs monitor at $61.41 per day. 3
B. Buildings and Grounds 1. Church Request - Approve use of facilities request of Calvin Presbyterian Church to hold a congregation church service and continental breakfast in the Senior High School auditorium and cafeteria on October 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. (Policy 707) 2. Change Orders - Approve the following change orders for the Senior High School project: a. Franjo Construction - Underdrain for replacement of bus lane paving - add $16,803 b. Franjo Construction - Costs incurred by district - deduct $16,079 c. Nationwide Electrical - Costs incurred by district - deduct $7,347 d. Vrabel Plumbing - Permit costs paid by district - deduct $1,587 e. Renick Brothers - Variable frequency drives for exhaust fan - add $950 f. Renick Brothers - Overtime costs - deduct $161 g. Time Extension for the following contractors at $0: - Franjo Construction - Northeast Interior Systems - Renick Brothers - Vrabel Plumbing - Nationwide Electrical Contracting C. Budget Transfers- Approve budget transfers. Mr. Paul motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to approve the transportation contracts, church use of facilities request, change orders, and budget transfers. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative, with Mr. Evans absent. D. Gatehouse - Authorize the administration to investigate the cost of installing a gatehouse at the entrance of the secondary campus. Mr. Paul motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to authorize the administration to investigate the cost of installing a gatehouse as listed above. There was a short discussion on the necessity and effectiveness of a gatehouse. The administration would like to look at various options to make the campus safer in light of recent school shootings. Mr. Paul and Mr. Widdowson revised their motion to authorize the administration to investigate the cost of installing various security options. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative except Mr. Adametz voting no, and Mr. Evans absent. 13. PERSONNEL ACTION (Details provided in the agenda.) A. Appointments - Professional Substitutes - Maribeth McDevitt, day-to-day substitutes; Classified - Terry Keasey, Edna Arensberg, Elizabeth Cavanaugh, Lizabeth Becker, Gregory Johns; Classified Substitutes - day-to-day substitutes; School Security - Richard Grupp; Supplementals - William Andrews, Scott Caputy, Sandra Reidmiller, Tammy Gill, Jason Shorr, Rebecca Finch, Dana Hadley, Jeffrey Roberts, Dean Walker, Rebecca Grinnen, Joseph Mayer, Cynthia Mayer, William Crummy, Joseph Logsdon, Joseph Ehrenberger, Carrie Mann, Marie McLaughlan, Nancy Graham, Margaret Mourer, Jill Schulz, Anita Duffy, Megan Bonistalli, Joseph Logsdon, Joseph Ehrenberger, Carrie Mann, Marie McLaughlan, Nancy Graham, Margaret Mourer, Jill Schulz, Anita Duffy, Megan Bonistalli, Joseph Logsdon, Joseph Ehrenberger, Dean Walker, Susan Harmon, Deborah Kennedy, Michael Henry, Dean Leventropoulos, Jason Shorr, Marie McLaughlan, David Gerrich, Barry Murray, Heather Yeck, Trisha Hazen-Nye, Lynn Wagner, Debra McDermott, Bruce Clark, Lisa Masciarelli, Lynn Miller, Amy Lehman, Tabatha Karman, Curtis Johns, Todd Karman, Sherrie Creasy, Sandra Reidmiller, Michael Flood, Leo Stefanacci, Curtis Johns, Herbert McCracken, Oliver Wiehe, Robert Magerko, Joy Brewer. 4
B. Leaves - Wanda Reynolds, Alison Schuster, Trisha Hazen-Nye, Eva Herman, Lynne Kramer. C. Intents to Retire - William Allen, Myrna Alt. Mr. Widdowson motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to approve the appointments, leaves, and intents to retire as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative, with Mr. Evans absent. 14. COMMUNICATIONS - Communication was received from Dean McMillen. 15. MISCELLANEOUS - Mr. Hill thanked Mrs. Andreassi for the fantastic job she did with the Veteran s Recognition Night. 16. ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the Board, Mr. Paul motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative with Mr. Evans absent. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel and legal matters discussed in executive session prior to this meeting. Mr. Dean Berkebile, Board President Mrs. Joan Rinaman, Board Secretary 5