April 8, 2013 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bradford Area School District was held in the Floyd C. Fretz Large Group Instruction Room, 140 Lorana Avenue, Bradford, Pennsylvania at 7:00 p.m. Present Directors: Absent: Administrators: Paul Ridley, President; Pat Vigliotta, Vice President; Timothy Bean, Treasurer; Keith Hatch, Secretary; Dave Feely, Carla Manion, Shane Oschman, and Joseph Troutman Helen Cummiskey Katharine Pude, Superintendent; Samuel Johnson, Kathy Boyd, David Ray, Jennifer Morgan, Tina Slaven, Dara Signor, Dave Jones, Marianne Carrico, Sarah Tingley, Erin Waugaman, Kelly Compton, Lorraine Hannon, Gene Woodmansee, and John Petruzzi News Media: Pam Gaffney - The Bradford Era Anne Holliday - WESB Visitors: Dave Confer, Sharon Confer, Ann Confer, Lee Woodmansee, Mark Yarkowicz, Anthony Zinlast, Taylor Nickel, David Ackerman, Jack Corignani, Haley Vinelli, Alex Vinelli, Ali Rinfrette, Michael Leet, Jan Russell, Heather Hennigan, Maria Whiteway, Stephanie Keyes, Dani Jo Close, Levin Stives, Lori Peterson, Andrew Scanlan, Sherry Rodgers, Ann Nuzzo, Dave Emerson, Sydney Emerson, Nick Haer, Austin Jadlowiec, Alan Barritt, Wesley Lohrman, Terri Burritt, Nikki Wiseman, Emily Morgan, Kaserra Owens, Barry Bryan, and Marsha Dowd Paul Ridley, President, called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Recognition of Visitors None Approval of Board Agenda Motion by Keith Hatch, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the Board agenda as presented. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting March 11, 2013 Special Meeting March 19, 2013 Motion by Joseph Troutman, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve the minutes as presented.
Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Page 2 Presentation for District 9 Trophies Student athletes from the High School presented their District IX Championship trophies from both the fall and winter sporting seasons. Presentation of Certificates Certificates of Outstanding Achievement and Model Status from the PATTAN Autism Initiative were presented to Dani Close from George G. Blaisdell and Maria Whiteway from School Street. Student Recognition Computer Fair Project Winners 1 st Place Programming Nick Hamer and Austin Jadloweic 1 st Place Graphic Design Sydney Emerson 1 st Place Digital Movie Allen Burritt Business Office and Financial Affairs A. Treasurer s Report for the periods ending February 28, and March 31, 2013. Motion by Joseph Troutman, seconded by Pat Vigliotta, to approve the Treasurer s Reports as presented. B. Payment of Bills (General, and School Lunch) Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the payment of bills as presented. C. Contract Nutrition Inc. The renewal with Nutrition Inc. expires June 30, 2013. This will extend the contract for one year. Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the budget for Nutrition Inc. for 2013-2014. D. Resolution for Fretz Middle School Project Be it Resolved, the Bradford Area Board of School Directors hereby awards the following contract for the partial domestic water piping replacement for the Fretz Middle School project to Dasco Plumbing, Inc. in the amount of $124,000. Motion by Shane Oschman, seconded by Pat Vigliotta, to approve the resolution as presented.
Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Page 3 E. Permission to Sell Property from the County Repository 1. Dennis Quick has requested to buy 166 Summer Street, Bradford Pennsylvania, from the County Repository for $400. Recommendation: To grant consent to the Tax Claim Bureau to sell the property to Mr. Quick. 2. Melvin Stolzfus has requested to buy 238 South Avenue, Bradford, Pennsylvania from the County Repository for $300. Recommendation: To grant consent to the Tax Claim Bureau to sell the property to Mr. Stolzfus. 3. Michael and Ashley Abreu have requested to buy 29 Willis Avenue, Bradford, Pennsylvania from the County Repository for $500. Recommendation: To grant consent to the Tax Claim Bureau to sell the property to the Abreu s. Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Shane Oschman, to grant consent to the Tax Claim Bureau to sell the above-listed properties as presented. F. Resolution Calling for Reform to the Commonwealth s Charter and Cyber Charter School Funding Formula by the Board of Directors of the Bradford Area School District. Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the resolution as presented. Students and Curriculum A. Curriculum Report Mr. Johnson reported that the State Board of Education voted to adopt the final form regulation to amend Chapter 4, Academic Standards and Assessments, of Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Education Code. Specifically, this action puts into place the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards and requires students to demonstrate proficiency on a Keystone Exam, validated local assessment. The Common Core Standards in English and Math must be implemented by July 1, 2013. Beginning with the class of 2017 (this year s 8 th grade) students will be required to pass three Keystone Exams to graduate (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature). The class of 2019 (this year s 6 th grade) will be required to pass the previous three as well as Composition. Beginning in 2020 (this year s 5 th grade), they will be required to pass 5 exams, the fifth being Civics and Government. David Ray, BAHS principal, explained the Academic Advisory Committee he is developing with the purpose of expanding the relationship between the high school and the business community. B. Student Representative Andrew Scanlan, Student Council President Andrew Scanlan reported that Key Club worked with the Kiwanis Club, the Action Club, and the Builder s Club on the Community Garden. The Student Government has been planning for the final activities for this school year and preparing to plan for the coming school year.
Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Page 4 There will also be fund raising and awareness for the American Heart Association through various activities. Personnel A. Contracted Service Contract with Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for Athletic Training Services for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost of $47,250, effective August 5, 2013. Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Pat Vigliotta, to approve the contract as presented. B. Resolution Be It Resolved, by the authority of the Board of Education of The Bradford Area School District and It is Hereby Resolved by authority of the same, that Katharine Pude who is the Superintendent of the above-named body is authorized and directed to sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses (hereinafter collectively referred to as contract(s) with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Department) Motion by Pat Vigliotta, seconded by Carla Manion, to approve the resolution as presented. C. Resignations 1. Susan R. Bradley, Language Arts Teacher at Fretz Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 6, 2013. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Ms. Bradley, as presented, with regrets and appreciation for her 10 years of service to students and staff of the district. 2. Leslie A. Goble, Special Education Teacher at Bradford Area High School, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 6, 2013. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Ms. Goble, as presented, with regrets and appreciation for her 34 years of service to the students and staff of the district. 3. Geneva Szafran, Reading Specialist at School Street Elementary School, effective June 6, 2013. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Ms. Szafran, as presented, with regrets and appreciation for her 30 years of service to the students and staff of the district, effective June 6, 2013. D. Transfer Transportation Doug Pifer from Run #8 to Run #2 at $17.00 per hour for 6:13 hours per day, effective April 10, 2013. Recommendation: To approve the transfer as presented.
Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Page 5 E. Substitutes 1. Substitute Teacher Laurence J. Stillman, effective June 7, 2013. 2. Substitute Aides a. Kelly Platko, effective April 12, 2013. b. Angela Shipman, effective April 9, 2013. Recommendation: To add the above-listed individuals to the District s approved substitutes/volunteers listing, in accordance with Board Policy, pre-employment drug testing (where applicable) and pending completion of all necessary paperwork. above. Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Shane Oschman, to approve items IX, C-E as presented Addendum Athletic Program Addition: Middle School Volleyball Motion by Carla Manion, seconded by Dave Feely, to approve the addition of a Middle School Volleyball Program for the 2013-2014 School Year pending adequate enrollment in the program. Superintendent s Report Mrs. Pude congratulated the following students who received recognition at the Model UN Conference held recently at St. Bonaventure University: Best Delegates UN Security Council representing Guatmala were Chris Eaton and Will Melon. Best Delegates General Assembly representing Iran were Cord Laroche and Collin Costello. Honorable Mention Atomic Energy, representing Iran were Tessa Rhinehart and Pat Asinger. Teachers at George G. Blaisdell have been studying and utilizing concepts from the Daily 5. This is a structure that promotes daily habits in reading, writing, and working independently. Recently it was learned that the authors of the Daily 5 are utilizing a lesson designed by Sandee Popiel on their website as an example for other professionals. The auditor for the Federal Programs Audit was extremely pleased with our programs and the thoroughness of our documentation. She commended Lorraine Hannon and our elementary principals and staff who do a wonderful job in carrying out the requirements set forth by Title I. Each year the Pittsburgh Business Times publishes its rankings of school districts across the State of Pennsylvania. Our district has moved up from its ranking of rated number 242 in 2012 to rated number 193 for 2013. Other Business None
Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Page 6 Announcements A. An executive session was conducted prior to this meeting at 5:00 p.m. for personnel issues. B. An executive session may be conducted for the reason stated in Section 8 of the Sunshine Law between now and the next regularly scheduled meeting. Recognition of Visitors None Adjournment Motion by Timothy Bean, seconded by Keith Hatch, that the meeting be adjourned. Keith Hatch Secretary