A. CALL TO ORDER Tim Tokarsky, Board President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tim Tokarsky led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. N C. ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE Mr. Joseph K. Kimmel, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Glenn J. Gaye, Jr., Director of Education Mr. Ric Lucas, HS/MS Principal Mr. Joe Smorto Asst. HS/MS Principal Mrs. Jessica Shuster, Elementary Principal Mrs. Kristen Butler, Special Services Director Mr. Frank Talleyn, Technology Director Mr. Randy Roxby, Facilities Director Mr. Bill Jablon, Food Services Director/Transportation Coordinator Mr. Stephen Slatcoff, Athletic Director Mr. Douglas Ledney, Educational Consultant Attorney Samuel D. Clapper of Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo & Melvin, School Solicitor N Mrs. Pamela Gyurik, Assistant Board Secretary D. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC COMMENT E. PRESENTATIONS. Construction Update Mr. Jerry Myers & Mr. Steve Reckhart, Reynolds Construction. Introduction of Mr. Mike Buncich, SRO to be assigned to high school while it is housed at GJCTC. F. CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Resignation Mr. Ben Berkebile Accounts Receivable Clerk Letter of Resignation Mr. Mark Elias Maintenance Employee Letter from Thomas Pongrac - Windber Borough Resident/Taxpayer. Page of 7
G. APPROVAL OF. Resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 06, previously distributed to the members of the Board be approved. H. BUSINESS/FINANCE. Resolved the Memorandum of Understanding with ACRP to provide an onsite therapist for students referred by the district or their designee. EXHIBIT A.. Resolved that the agreement with Ignite Educational Services (Learning Lamp) to provide Stadium Staff for Windber Area School District at a cost of $.75 per hour be approved. This per hour cost includes $9.50/hour wage, payroll taxes, liability, worker s compensation, unemployment, contract administration, implementation, hiring, HR and accounting functions. Other positions with set game pay (i.e. ticket takers, time keeper, etc.) will be billed at a rate calculated using the formula presented above. EXHIBIT B DISCUSSION 3. Resolved that the agreement with Ignite Educational Solutions to staff a part-time Personal Care Aide position for the 06-7 school year at a cost not to exceed $7,977.4 for a special education student in the district. EXHIBIT C 4. Resolved that the agreement with Ignite Educational Solutions to staff a part-time Personal Care Aide position for the 06-7 school year at a cost not to exceed $6,06.55 for a special education student in the district. EXHIBIT D 5. Resolved that the agreement with Ignite Educational Solutions to staff a part-time Personal Care Aide position for the 06-7 school year at a cost not to exceed $6,49.4 for a special education student in the district. EXHIBIT E 6. Resolved that the ear 0 Amendment E-Rate amendment with Epic Communications be approved for the 07-8 school year. EXHIBIT F DISCUSSION 7. Resolved that the Superintendent is authorized to have appropriate specifications prepared for visitors bleachers at the stadium, in accord with prior discussions with the Board, to advertise for bids for same, to open and tabulate bids, and present the tabulation to the Board for award of a bid at the next available Page of 7
regular or special meeting. DISCUSSION I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION. Resolved that the Bus Drivers on the attached EXHIBIT G be approved for the 06-7 school year.. Resolved that the Bus Routes on the attached EXHIBIT H be approved for the 06-7 school year. 3. Resolved that the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Fayette-Somerset be authorized to use the elementary library for an after school program for middle school students on Tuesdays from October 4 to November 5, 06 as per the district rental policy. 4. Resolved that the following fund raisers be approved for the Volleyball Parents Booster Club: a) A car wash at Community building parking lot date to be announced. b) Sell Claysburg Pizza Stromboli in October c) Hold a raffle for a cornhole game with the 3 Pittsburgh team logos on it. Raffle tickets would be $5 each and the drawing to be held at the last home volleyball game on October 3th. d) 50/50 chances to be sold at home volleyball games pending a submission of a small games of chance license. DISCUSSION 5. Resolved that the golf team be authorized to form a Golf Club under the direction of Mr. Greg Thomas. 6. Resolved that the Golf Club be authorized to solicit funds from several local clubs by writing letters asking for donations to purchase golf towels, snacks, and drinks and to defray cost of the end of the season dinner. The estimated cost for these items is $500. 7. Resolved that the yearbook staff, under the direction of Connie Mercik and Stephanie Leiderman, be authorized to hold a fund raiser to help reduce the cost of yearbooks for students. The Taste of Fall fund raiser will be held in October 06. DISCUSSION 8. Resolved that the following band competitions be approved for the 06-7 school year: a) Juanita Valley -Sept 0 Page 3 of 7
b) Huntington - Sept 4 c) Tyrone - Oct d) Clearview NJ- Oct 8 e) Johnstown - Oct 5 f) Championships IUP - Oct 3 g) Atlantic Coast Championships - Nov 5 DISCUSSION 9. Resolved that the following Memorandums of Understanding be approved for the 06-7 school year: a) Pennsylvania State Police & Windber Area School District (EXHIBIT I) b) Richland Township Police Department (EXHIBIT J) c) Windber Borough Police Department (EXHIBIT K) DISCUSSION 0. Resolved that the Football Boosters be authorized to hold the following fund raisers: a) Stromboli Sale (October) b) Additional Spirit Items - lanyards, decorative wreaths, and umbrellas. DISCUSSION. Resolved that authorization be granted for the Windber Girls Futbal Club, Inc., under the direction of Mrs. Michele Tokarsky, be authorized to use Windber Area School District Facilities including the baseball field and old track for a Girls Soccer League from September to November as per district rental policy. J. PERSONNEL. Resolved that the following individuals be approved as mentors for new teachers: a) Angie Rager for Brenda Clark b) Heidi Staib for Charles Beckley. Resolved that the following individuals be approved for Morning Bus Duty at the Elementary School for the first semester of the 06-7 school year and to be continued to the second semester if necessary. The rate of pay is $350 per semester. a) Jill Marguccio b) Dawn Kirkwood Page 4 of 7
c) Chelsea Levergood d) Robert Lane 3. Resolved that Cassie Thomas be approved as Middle School Forensics Advisor for the 06-7 school year. 4. Resolved that a stipend in the amount of $4000 be approved for Bill Jablon for Stadium Concession Duties for the 06-7 school year. Stipend to be paid in two installments Fall & Spring. 5. Resolved that the following individuals be approved as AmeriCorp Personnel for the 06-7, pending satisfactory completion of all necessary clearances.: a) Samantha oung HS b) William Webster HS c) Cheryl Tomaselli Elem d) Michael Kasuba Middle School 6. Resolved that Laura Rininger, cafeteria employee, be authorized to take six days without pay on September 3 to 30, 06. 7. Resolved that the following volunteer assistants be approved for the 06-7 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all necessary clearances. a) JV/Varsity Football - Charles Beckley b) Junior High Football - Anson Bloom 8. Resolved that Denise Cominsky be approved as a Junior High Soccer Clock Operator for the 06-7 school year. 9. Resolved that Michael Buncich be hired as a school resource officer for the High School while it is located at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center during the 06-7 at a rate of $5/hour. DISCUSSION 0. Resolved that Lance McGough be hired as the Assistant High School/Middle School Principal at a salary of $75,000. This is a twelve month positon and is part of the Act 93 Agreement. Page 5 of 7
K. OTHER MATTERS NONE L. LEGAL MATTERS - NONE M. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS. PA School Boards Association Legislative Council Mr. Keith Vasas (Not Present). Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Mr. Joseph Felix, Mr. Kevin Sheehan N. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The board will vote after executive session.. Executive session was called for at 7:50 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel.. Executive session adjourned at 8:00 p.m. O. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Tim Tokarsky called the meeting adjourned at 8:5 p.m. P. ROLL CALL VOTES: Note: By resolution adopted December 0, 973, a unanimous affirmative vote without objection, on any questions requiring a recorded vote showing how each Director voted under Section 508 of the School Code shall be deemed to be an affirmative vote by each Director as if he had responded affirmatively to the calling of his individual name and shall be recorded as follows: Section 508 vote: All Directors present voted in the affirmative. Page 6 of 7
Timothy Tokarsky, Board President Susan Layton, Board Secretary Joseph K. Kimmel, Superintendent Page 7 of 7