TITUSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 301 EAST SPRUCE STREET TITUSVILLE, PA 16354-1948 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 TITUSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. I. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2018, CALL TO ORDER President, Kevin O Neill, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members in Attendance: Members Absent: Others in Attendance: James E. Come, Lynn J. Cressman, Charlene A. Eggleston, Kevin J. O Neill, Jack D. Roberts, Richard E. Skinner, Jr., Carol J. Shaffer, and Jean M. Spence James Y. Roeder Karen E. Jez, Superintendent; Shawn G. Sampson, Business Manager; Stephanie Keebler, Mike Hlad, Scott Salvo, Mike McGaughey, Crystal Gates, Amy Herman, Jane McNierney, secretary to the superintendent; Sean Ray, The Titusville Herald; Terri Wig, Chris Wig, Carolyn Murphy, Mary Murphy, Brian Clark, Uriah Sampson, Roy Schweitzer. III. IV. MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE The Board met in Executive Session in the Titusville High School Conference Room at 5:00 p.m. on August 20, 2018 to discuss personnel matters. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Student United Way & Rotary Interact Terri Wig, Chris Wig, and United Way/Rotary Club students requested permission to hold fundraisers on school property to help fund a service trip to Ecuador in March 2019. 2. Baseball Trip Proposal Coaches, Uriah Sampson and Roy Schweitzer, requested approval for the baseball team to travel to the Orlando, Florida area for a spring training trip through Space Coast Spring Training and to conduct fundraising for the trip. 3. No other public comments. VII. GENERAL RESOLUTION 1. RESOLUTION #1 APPROVAL OF GENERAL RESOLUTION and adopts the following items that are included in the agenda of this meeting and incorporated herein by reference thereto with the same force and as though separate resolutions on each item were considered and adopted. A. MINUTES Motion: Jean Spence
1. July 9, 2018 Regular and July 23, 2018 Special meeting minutes. (Policy 006) B. FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Second: Rick Skinner 1. Payment of Bills (Policy 616) 3862-A 3862-I C. SCHEDULES OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS 3862-J 3862-M Ms. Jez noted that Schedules A, B, G, I, O & S were updated or added since the August 13, 2018 committee meeting, and J was added and at place for members. The Superintendent welcomed Crystal Gates, in attendance, as the new high school assistant principal. 1. Approval of Schedule A #119 - Resignations 2. Approval of Schedule B #80 Professional Appointments (Policy 309) 3. Approval of Schedule C #108 Support Staff Appointments (Policy 309) 4. Approval of Schedule E #136 Attendance at Professional Meetings (Policy 333) 5. Approval of Schedule G #91 Support Staff Substitute (Policy 305) 6. Approval of Schedule I #113 Field Trip Authorization (Policy 121) 7. Approval of Schedule J #49 Change of Degree (Policy 333) 8. Approval of Schedule K #109 Supplemental Appointments (Policy 122) 9. Approval of Schedule L #68 Retirements (Policy 349) 10. Approval of Schedule O # - Contracted Bus/Van Drivers (Policy 810) 11. Approval of Schedule R #28 Kelly Services Substitute Teachers (Policy 818) 12. Approval of Schedule S #28 Kelly Services Support Staff Substitutes (Policy 818) VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. TAX/FINANCE COMMITTEE Jack Roberts Chairperson 1. OTHER No items. B. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Jean Spence Chairperson 1. RESOLUTION #2 APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHING PERMIT ACT 86 Second: Jack Roberts the Substitute Teaching Permit for Education Students 21 years of age or older as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting.
2. RESOLUTION #3 APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES AS THE DISTRICT SAFETY & SECURITY COORDINATOR IN COMPLIANCE WITH ACT 44 OF 2018 the Director of Student Services as the Safety & Security Coordinator for the District as per Act 44 of 2018. This Act establishes new sections of the School Code addressing School Safety and Security. School entities are to appoint a School Safety and Security coordinator by August 31, 2018. The Coordinator will review and provide oversight of all school policies, guidelines and procedures related to school safety and security and compliance with federal and state laws regarding safety and security. 3. Discuss use of Federal Title IV funds for elementary guidance Stephanie Keebler, Dir. Federal Programs, reported the Instructional Student Services (ISS) committee recommends the use of Title IV funding. New requirements designate a percentage of funds be used in three areas: well-rounded student, healthy safe student, technology. The ISS committee recommends the hiring of an additional elementary guidance counselor with the funds. 4. RESOLUTION #3A APPROVAL TO HIRE AN ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR USING TITLE IV FUNDS Motion: Char Eggleston Second: Jim Come 5. OTHER No other items. C. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Richard Skinner - Chairperson 1. RESOLUTION #4 APPROVAL TO DONATE ITEMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SCHEIDE HOUSE, TO THE TITUSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Second: Char Eggleston the transfer of personal property located in Scheide House from the Titusville Area School District to the Titusville Historical Society at no cost. A list of items was provided. 2. OTHER No other items. D. INSTRUCTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE Lynn Cressman, Chairperson 1. RESOLUTION #5 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR myon READER, NEWS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH RENAISSANCE Second: Jack Roberts the quote for myon Reader Tier 2, News and Professional Development with Renaissance in the amount of $16,553.00, using Title I funds, as presented by Stephanie Keebler. The
agreement ends on July 31, 2019. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to sign on behalf of the School District. (Policy 601) 2. RESOLUTION #6 - APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT WITH LIGHTNING STRIKES PRODUCTIONS aka STREAM MEDIA Second: Jean Spence the 2018-2019 Agreement with Lightning Strikes Productions aka Stream Media as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 902) 3. RESOLUTION #7 APPROVAL OF 2018 AGREEMENT FOR WILDERNESS QUEST 6 TH GRADE OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,950 WITH WESLEY WOODS Second: Char Eggleston the agreement with Wesley Woods for the 2018 Wilderness Quest outdoor learning experience, in the amount of $13,950, as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 101) 4. RESOLUTION #8 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 PRE-K COUNTS COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH FCCA the 2018-2019 Pre-K Counts Collaboration Agreement with Family and Community Christian Association (FCCA) for forty (40) at-risk three- and four-year old children as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 101)
5. RESOLUTION #9 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 PRE-K COUNTS FOOD PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH FCCA Second: Rick Skinner the 2018-2019 Agreement for the district s food services department to provide breakfast/lunch/snacks for students and adults in the Family & Community Christian Association (FCCA) Pre-K Counts Program, as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 101) 6. RESOLUTION #10 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD Motion: Char Eggleston Second: Jack Roberts the 2018-2019 Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh Bradford Campus as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the Titusville Area School District authorizes Kevin O Neill, President of the Board to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Board and the School District. (Policy 217) 7. RESOLUTION #11 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT FOR SOCIAL WORK SERVICES WITH UNITED WAY OF TITUSVILLE REGION the Agreement between Titusville United Way and Titusville Area School District for Social Work Services in the amount of $47,951.00 for the term September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Directors hereby authorizes Karen Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 818) 8. RESOLUTION #12 - APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT WITH EMERGYCARE INC. AMBULANCE SERVICE Second: Jim Come the Agreement between EmergyCare Inc. and Titusville Area School District for coverage at home football games as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting.
Directors hereby authorizes Karen Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 307) Motion Carried 9. RESOLUTION #13 - APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION WITH PERSEUS HOUSE, INC. the Agreement between Perseus House, Inc. and Titusville Area School District for student alternative education as presented. Directors hereby authorizes Karen Jez, Superintendent, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 132) 10. RESOLUTION #14 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FACULTY HANDBOOK AND STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK Second: Jim Come the Faculty Handbook and approves the Student/Parent Handbook for the 2018-2019 school year as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. 11. RESOLUTION #15 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR OPTION TO PLACE A STUDENT IN TASD SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH VALLEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT the Agreement with Valley Grove School District for an option of placing a student in Titusville Area School District s Special Education Program as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Kevin O Neill, Board President, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 132) 12. RESOLUTION #16 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR OPTION TO PLACE STUDENT IN TASD SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH FRANKLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
the Agreement with Franklin Area School District for an option of placing a student in Titusville Area School District s Special Education Program as presented. Directors hereby authorizes Kevin O Neill, Board President, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 132) 13. RESOLUTION #17 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT FOR IDEA-SECTION 619 PASS THROUGH FUNDS WITH RIU #6 the 2018-2019 Agreement with Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 for IDEA Section 619 Pass through Funds as presented. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 113) 14. RESOLUTION #18 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 MOU FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES WITH RIU#6 the 2018-2019 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 for Special Education Programs and Services as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 113) 15. RESOLUTION #19 APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH CRAWFORD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES Second: Rick Skinner the 2018-2019 Agreement with Crawford County Human Services for Student Assistance Program, Mental Health Liaison, as presented at the August 13, 2018 committee meeting. Directors hereby authorizes Karen E. Jez, Superintendent, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the School District. (Policy 113)
16. OTHER: RESOLUTION #19A APPROVAL OF BASEBALL TEAM TRIP TO FLORIDA FOR SPRING TRAINING AND TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISERS FOR THE TRIP. Second: Rick Skinner RESOLUTION #19A MOTION TO TABLE MOTION FOR APPROVALOF THE BASEBALL TEAM TRIP TO FLORIDA FOR SPRING TRAINING Motion: Jean Spence RESOLVED, that the Titusville Area School District Board of School Directors tables the motion to approve the Baseball Team s trip request to Florida for spring training and to approve fundraisers for the trip until the next meeting. Vote: 5 Ayes 3 Nays 1 Absent E. TRANSPORTATION/FOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE Jean Spence Chairperson 1. RESOLUTION #20 APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 Á LA CARTE MENU PRICING Second: Kevin O Neill the 2018-2019 Á La Carte menu pricing for Titusville High School, Titusville Middle School and Titusville Elementary Schools as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. (Policy 808) 2. RESOLUTION #21 APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE OF DRIVERS AND ROUTES Second: Char Eggleston the 2018-2019 Transportation Schedule of Drivers and Routes as discussed at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting and updated on this date. (Policy 810) Updated driver list included in personnel schedule O ; Schedule of routes provided in electronic board packet. 3. RESOLUTION #22 APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 TRANSPORTATION HANDBOOK Second: Jim Come the 2018-2019 Transportation Handbook as presented at the August 13, 2018 board committee meeting. (Policy 810)
4. OTHER No additional items. F. POLICY COMMITTEE Jean Spence Chairperson 1. RESOLUTION #23 APPROVAL OF 1st READING OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 210.1, 808, 810 and 818 Motion: Jim Come Second: Jack Roberts 210.1 Possession of Asthma Inhalers 808 Food Services Attachment 810 Transportation 818 Contracted Services 2. RESOLUTION #24 ALLOW UNITED WAY/ROTARY INTERACT STUDENT GROUPS TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISERS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR A SERVICE TRIP TO ECUADOR Second: Jim Come 3. OTHER No additional items. G. LEGISLATIVE Kevin O Neill 1. PSBA ELECTIONS - 2019 A. Motion to Open Voting for PSBA 2019 Officers (elect one candidate in each area) President-Elect Candidate, Eric Wolfgang Vice President Candidate, Art Levinowitz B. Motion to Close Voting for PSBA 2019 Officers 2. PSBA INSURANCE TRUST TRUSTEES ELECTION - 2019 C. Motion to Open Voting for PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees vote for up to three: (term ending 12/31/2021) Motion: Jim Come a. Dr. Richard Frerichs
b. William S. LaCoff c Nathan G. Mains D. Motion to Close Voting for PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees Second: Rick Skinner H. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Kevin O Neill Chairman 1. OTHER IX. ADMINISTRATION A. FUTURE MEETING DATES 1. Food Service/Transportation Standing Committee Mon., Sept. 10, 2018 5:00 p.m. 2. Committee Meeting Monday, September 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. 3. Regular Meeting Monday, September 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. X. OTHER BOARD COMMENTS None. XI. XII. XIII. OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS None. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Second: Jack Roberts RESOLVED, that there being no further business, this meeting is adjourned at 8:17 P.M. Secretary, Richard E. Skinner, Jr. President, Kevin J. O Neill JMc