Seneca Valley School District SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium (Community Relations Committee will meet as necessary at 7:30 p.m. preceding the regularly advertised monthly board meetings in the Intermediate High School auditorium.) MINUTES November 8, 2004 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Berkebile called the meeting to order at 8:07 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 Board Secretary, Joan Rinaman, showed the following Board members present: Mr. Paul Adametz, Mr. Dean Berkebile, Mr. Kenneth Brennan, Mr. Anthony Evans, Mr. Robert Hill, Jr., Mr. William Paul, Mrs. Ann Reale, Mr. Anthony Storti, and Mr. Jeffrey Widdowson. Others present included: Dr. Donald Tylinski, Superintendent; Dr. Denise Chappell, Assistant Superintendent Secondary; Dr. Mary Ann Marchi, Assistant Superintendent Elementary; Mr. Lynn Stewart, Administrative Assistant for Financial Affairs; Mr. Jerome Straughter, Human Resources Director; Dr. Matthew McKinley, Senior High School Principal; Mr. Matthew Hoffman, Solicitor; visitors on included list; and press representatives. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT - There were no public comments. 3. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT - Shannon Stauffer reported on activities at the Senior High School. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the following minutes provided in the backup materials: A. Work Session - October 4, 2004 B. Regular Meeting - October 11, 2004 C. Committee of the Whole Meeting Curriculum Committee Meeting - October 11, 2004 5. OPERATION REPORTS A. Treasurer's Reports - The July and August Treasurer s reports included in the backup
B. Financial Reports - The following reports provided in the backup materials: 1. Senior High Activities/Athletic Report 2. Intermediate High Activities Report 3. Middle School Activities Report 4. Tax Collection Report (July and August) 5. Food Service Report C. Agency Reports 1. Vo-Tech - Meeting last week was cancelled for lack of a quorum and rescheduled for November 9. 2. I. U. IV - Next meeting scheduled for November 17. 3. Clarence Brown - Next meeting scheduled for November 18. 6. PAYMENT OF BILLS - The General Fund bills provided in the backup total $4,729,205.08. 7. ACTIVITIES FUND BILLS - The Activities Fund bills listed in the agenda total $43,079.06. 8. CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS - The Construction Fund bills provided in the backup total $408, 229.41. Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the minutes and various bills as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 9. INFORMATION REPORTS A. Superintendent 1. Student/Staff Recognition a. Twenty-three students from the Senior and Intermediate High Schools selected to participate in PMEA District 5 Honors Chorus at Westminster College on November 11-13, 2004. b. Brittany Borghi, Kristie Hilliard, Frank Petraglia, Mark Wilson, Alaina Somers, and Dan Ranayhossaini to attend 34 th Annual Rotary & World Affairs Council Institute on November 10, 2004, at Mellon Center. c. Ben Murray, Michael Russell, and Mary Fuchs were the top winners in the Cranberry Township Bicentennial Spelling Bee. d. Drew Snyder selected as Wendy s High School Heisman finalist. Winner selected November 11. e. Fall sports recognition: Kelly Stenger was the WPIAL Section 6 singles champion in tennis; Girls varsity soccer team won section and was eliminated in the first round of WPIAL playoffs; Boys varsity soccer team eliminated in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs; Girls middle school black soccer team ended their season with a 12-0-2 record; Golfer Lauren Torso participated in the WPIAL playoffs; Girls varsity volleyball team won section and WPIAL championship. Tomorrow the girls play Carrick at North Hills High School at 7:30 p.m. f. Three Middle School students had portions of their letters to the editor used in an Election Day editorial in the Butler Eagle. 2
g. Mrs. Carol Korn received a merit award from the American Cancer Society for her work on the district Wellness and Coordinated School Health Committees. 2. Dates to Remember November 8 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 25, 26 November 29 December 6 Auditor General Review of District Butler County Legislative Meeting, Vo-Tech, 7:00 p.m. In-Service Day - no school for students Parent Teacher Conferences - no school for K-6 students Thanksgiving Vacation Thanksgiving Vacation Thank You Dinner, Intermediate Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. 3. Legislative - Information provided in the backup regarding the Butler County Legislative Meeting. 4. Enrollment Update - The latest enrollment numbers included in the backup B. Assistant Superintendents Reports 1. Secondary a. Principal Reports - The secondary principal reports are provided in the backup b. Grant Programs Title IV - Drug Free Schools County Drug and Alcohol c. Professional Development Day - The schedule for secondary activities on the November 11 in-service day included in backup d. Secondary students to participate in the S.T.O.P. Violence Convention on Tuesday, November 9. Convention sponsored by Senator Jane Clare Orie. e. Middle States Accreditation review at Senior High School November 3-5. 2. Elementary a. Principal Reports - The secondary principal reports are provided in the backup b. Federal Programs Report Title I - Improving America s Schools - Remedial Reading Title IIA - Improving Teacher Quality Title IID - Educational Technology Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Title V - Innovative Education c. Professional Development Day - The secondary principal reports are provided in the backup C. Business/Finances 3
1. Budget Report - The budget reports for July and August are provided in the backup 2. Transportation Committee - There was nothing new to report. 10. ACTION ITEMS A. Administration 1. Conferences - Approve conferences provided in backup 2. Board Policies - Approve the following Board policies: a. Graduation Requirements (#217), Revised, Adoption b. Weapons (#218.1), Revised, First Reading c. Political Activities (#421), New, First Reading d. Weapons (Administrative Employees), New, First Reading e. Weapons (Professional Employees), New, First Reading f. Weapons (Classified Employees), New First Reading g. Admission of Students (#201), Revised, First Reading 3. Flood Victims Memorandum - Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Flood Victims. 4. Student Adjudications - Approve the following student adjudications: a. 2004-05-03 b. 2004-05-04 Mr. Evans motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to approve the conferences, policies, memorandum of understanding, and student adjudications as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative except Mr. Adametz voting no. B. Instruction 1. Secondary a. Approve the following curriculum changes for 2005-06 as presented at the October 11 Curriculum Committee meeting (see minutes), pending budget funding: Technology Education 9-12 Business Education 9-12 Math 9-11 b. Approve agreement with Adelphoi Village to provide Your Educational Success services. c. Authorize administration to submit a grant to the American Heart Association for CPR training in the amount of $2,500. 2. Elementary a. Approve testing/assessment schedule for 2004-05. 4
Mrs. Reale motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to approve the curriculum changes, Adelphoi agreement, grant submittal, and testing/assessment schedule. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. C. Business/Finances 1. Budget Transfers - Approve budget transfers. 2. Athletic Bids - Authorize administration to bid spring athletic supplies and equipment. 3. Bill Payment - Authorize administration to pay bills through December 2004. 4. Joint Purchasing Agreement - Approve Joint Purchasing Agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV. Mr. Paul motioned, seconded by Mr. Storti, to approve the budget transfers, athletic bids, bill payment, and joint purchasing agreement as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. D. Personnel (Details provided in the agenda.) 1. Resignations - Professional Retirement - Holly Pultz (Dr. Tylinski stated that this retirement would be accepted with regrets and thanked Mrs. Pultz for her many contributions to the district.); Supplemental - Jeannie Orend, Alison Fodi, Todd Karman. 2. Appointments - Professional - day-to-day substitutes; Long-Term Substitute - Beatrice Kappeler; Supplemental - Maria Misenhelter, Charlene Campbell, Brenda Hagan, James Ziegler, Jamie Pettibon; Classified - Maureen McKay; Karen Ponda, day-to-day substitutes. 3. Leaves - Michael Lutz, Rebekah Grinnen. Mr. Hill motioned, seconded by Mrs. Reale, to approve the resignations, appointments, and leaves as listed above. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 4. Information Intent to Retire - George Duncan, Miriam Charlier, Alice Green, David Ruffaner, Carol Korn, Patricia Mayhew, John Mooney, Karen Barbati, Linda Anthony, Ellyn Anthony. 11. COMMUNICATIONS - The following communications were received: A. Arlene Miller B. Cathy Cortazzo - Mr. Hill represents Mrs. Cortazzo s district and reviewed her emails with the Board. Dr. McKinley will draft a response to be included in the Board packet for discussion on December 6. Mrs. Cortazo will be notified that a response will be forwarded to her after that meeting. C. Haine Middle School Fifth Graders D. Chuck Caputy 5
12. WENDY S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD - Mr. Evans motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve conference expenses for Coach Tom Donati to accompany Drew Snyder to the awards program for the Wendy s High School Heisman Award at a cost of approximately $566.25. Drew is a finalist for the award. Motion carried on a roll call vote with those present voting in the affirmative except Mr. Adametz voting no. 13. ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the Board, Mr. Paul motioned, seconded by Mr. Hill, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Board met in executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues. Mr. Dean Berkebile, Board President Mrs. Joan Rinaman, Board Secretary 6