GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 9, 2018 Minutes The of the Greater Johnstown Board of School Directors was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Administrative Office. The meeting was called to order by President, Cynthia Ahlborn, at 8:10 p.m. Those present were: Ms. Cynthia Ahlborn, Mr. Vincent Arcurio, Mr. Thomas C. Dadey, Mr. Jason Moore, Mr. David Osborne, Mr. Eugene Pentz, and Mr. Daniel Tomak. Those absent were: Mr. Edwin J. Mikesic and Mrs. Kimberly Murray (work-related). Others present were: Michael Vuckovich, Attorney Ronald Repak, Eric Kocsis, Amy Arcurio, Bernard Conway, Michael Dadey, Kimberly Moore, Justin Zahorchak, and Ronald Fisher, from the Tribune Democrat. The Opening Prayer was offered by Cynthia Ahlborn to those who wished to to participate. As well, a moment of silence was held in memory of Richard Unger. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cynthia Ahlborn. HEARING OF CITIZENS 1. John DeBartola, 1107 Bedford Street 15902 Mr. DeBartola reiterated his speech from two (2) years ago, when he was interrupted, e.g., Board Members were corrupt, the Board needs to be more transparent, safety for children, medical leave request from the superintendent, and the need to be honest and open. He then stated his remaining remark which he could not do so previously, which regarded the employment status of Dr. Cekada and his sabbatical leave. 2. Robin Kmetz, 125 Spring Street 15906 Mrs. Kmetz addressed the following: a. She stated that parents are afraid of calling the school. b. Due to one student victim of rape and two student victims of molestation, she contacted Victim Services. She requested that an assembly be held regarding sexual assault, etc.
January 9, 2018 Page 2 c. A recent program was held regarding suicide prevention. She made a derogatory remark directed to Ms. Ahlborn relative to not being present at the program. (At this time, Attorney Repak reminded Mrs. Kmetz that individual Board Members are not to be addressed in this manner, but that she could continue.) Mrs. Kmetz continued with stating that someone should have been present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Eugene Pentz moved to approve the January 9, 2018 Agenda. The motion was seconded by Eugene Pentz, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Thomas C. Dadey moved to approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2017 Regular Committee and Board/Reorganization Meetings. The motion was seconded by Eugene Pentz, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. PRESIDENT S REPORT Ms. Ahlborn briefly addressed the death of Mr. Unger, stating that he will be sorely missed. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Mr. Vuckovich reported the following: 1. Recognized the efforts of Board Members relative to the Audit Report. 2. Thanked Lugena Magistro and Cindy Malloy for their work in assisting students in organizing a successful Trojan Family Christmas program. 3. Thanked the administration for data planning and assessment work, which was recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 4. Board Members were recognized, and presented with a certificate from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association in honor of Board Recognition Month.
January 9, 2018 Page 3 BOARD SECRETARY S REPORT/CORRESPONDENCE Debra Crowder announced that the following Executive Session was held prior to the Board Meeting, from 6:30 to 8:06 p.m.: 1. Personnel matters regarding a. An Act 93 Compensation Plan employee b. Two support staff employees c. A contracted employee d. Thirteen professional employees e. Candidates for the positions listed on the agenda 2. Contractual matters regarding a. Teachers Contract b. Support Staff Contract c. International Program 3. Grievances 14-17-18, 8-17-18, 9-17-18, and 3-14-15 4. Two potential litigation cases 5. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission case 6. A student matter 7. Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, Case 2016-1129 SOLICITOR S REPORT Attorney Repak made available to Board Members the Beard Legal Group s Education Law Report, dated January 2018. TREASURER S REPORT Cynthia Ahlborn, on behalf of the Treasurer, presented the Treasurer s Report for November 2017. Vincent Arcurio moved to approve the Treasurer s Report. The motion was seconded by Daniel Tomak, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. PERSONNEL AND NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Eugene Pentz moved that: The Agreement for Solicitor Services, Labor Counsel, and specialized services, between the District and the Beard Legal Group, be approved. (PN-135-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 4 The Family Medical Leave of Absence Request, of Employee No. 1424, effective January 3, 2018, through six weeks, be approved, contingent upon receipt and final review of all necessary paperwork. (PN-136-18) The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN-135 and 136-18) The following motion was not addressed: PN-137-18 That be appointed to the position of Substitute for Temporary Vacancy of Allied Health Instructor, at the Johnstown High School, contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary payroll forms and Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, as per the Teachers Contract, effective date to be determined by the Administration. Daniel Tomak moved that Lauren Hoffman be appointed to the position of Substitute for Temporary Vacancy of Third Grade Teacher, at the Johnstown Elementary School, contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary payroll forms and Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, as per the Teachers Contract, effective date to be determined by the Administration. The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN-138-18) Eugene Pentz moved that: The Sabbatical Leave of Absence Request from Employee No. 773, for health reasons, be approved, effective the second semester through the end of the 2017-2018 School Year, contingent upon receipt and final review of all necessary paperwork, and the Administration be authorized to announce and, if necessary, advertise the substitute for temporary vacancy. (PN-139-18) The Child Rearing Leave Request from Employee No. 2366, effective April 16, 2018 through the remainder of the 2017-2018 School Year, be approved. (PN-140-18) The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN-139 and 140-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 5 The following motions were not addressed: PN-141-18 PN-142-18 That the resignation of Employee No. 3124, be accepted, effective the end of the workday on May 2, 2018. That the Administration be authorized to eliminate the Substitute for Temporary Vacancy Guidance Counselor, at the Johnstown Elementary School, effective May 3, 2018. Daniel Tomak moved that Jake Moore be appointed to the supplemental position of Jr. High Head Wrestling Coach, for the remainder of season, contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary payroll forms and Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, per the Teachers Contract, effective date to be determined by the Administration. The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN-143-18) Vincent Arcurio moved that: The list of Supplemental Athletic, Musical, and Miscellaneous Organizations be declared open, and the Administration be authorized to announce/advertise the positions. (PN-144-18) The Memorandum of Understanding, between the Greater Johnstown School District and the Greater Johnstown Education Association, regarding the 2015-2016 STV assignments of Jonathan Donath, Matthew Brilhart, and Nicole Noroian, be approved. (PN-145-18) (Motion PN-146-18 was not addressed. This motion is referred to following PN-154-18.) The Intermittent Family Medical Leave Request, of Employee No. 2512, during the 2017-2018 School Year, from the first date of absence through twelve weeks, be approved. (PN-147-18) The Uncompensated Leave of Absence Request, of Employee No. 3162, Paraprofessional at the Johnstown Elementary School, effective during the afternoon of January 4, 2018, be approved. (PN-148-18) The resignation of Francine Cashaw, Paraprofessional at JMS, effective the end of the workday on December 21, 2017, be accepted, and the Administration be authorized to post the vacancy, and, if necessary, advertise the vacancy. (PN-149-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 6 The resignation of Mark Tisinger, Heavy-Duty Cleaner at Johnstown Elementary School, be accepted and the position be eliminated, effective immediately. (Note: The school was changed to Johnstown Elementary, per the Committee Meeting.) (PN-150-18) The position of Heavy-Duty Cleaner (JES) be created and the Administration be authorized to post, and, if necessary, advertise the vacancy. (PN-151-18) Alkwan Williams be appointed as a 2017-2018 Game Worker, contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, at $40.00 per single event and $60.00 per dual events. (PN-152-18) Grievance No. 8-17-18, 9-17-18 and 14-17-18 (Professional Staff) be denied. (PN-153-18) The resignation of Jonathan Donath, effective January 26, 2018, from the following supplemental positions, be accepted, and the Administration be authorized to announce the vacancies, and, if necessary, advertise the positions. (PN-154-18) JHS Assistant Band Director Jr. High Band Director Jr. High Orchestra Director Jr. High 6th Grade Band Director Jr. High 6th Grade String Orchestra Jr. High Choral Director 7th & 8th Grade Jr. High Choral Director 6th Grade The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (PN-144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, and 154-18) The following motion was not addressed: PN-146-18 That be appointed to the position of Paraprofessional - Special Education/Regular Education/Personal Care Assistant (JES), contingent upon the Personnel Office receiving all necessary payroll forms and Clearance documents, with no violations noted, prior to employment with the District, per the Support Staff Contract, effective date to be determined by the Administration.
January 9, 2018 Page 7 ATHLETIC AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Vincent Arcurio moved that: The Athletic Bills, as budgeted for the 2017-2018 School Year be approved as submitted, subject to the final audit. (AS-20-18) 715 $ 2,228.00 73592, 73598 & 73605 718 2,760.00 As Listed 719 4,545.00 As Listed 722 8,463.26 As Listed SUB-TOTAL $17,996.26 The following student trips be approved. (AS-21-18) A. Concert Band (# students TBD) District Jazz Band @ Altoona High School Altoona, Pennsylvania - February 1-3, 2018 Chaperone(s): Eric Pfeil Approximate Cost: $700.00 B. JHS Orchestra (# students TBD) PMEA District 6 Orchestra @ Bedford High School Bedford, Pennsylvania - February 8-10, 2018 Chaperone(s): Adam Bukosky Approximate Cost: $437.80 The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (AS-20 and 21-18) Daniel Tomak moved that the request to organize a Junior City Council at Johnstown High School, at no cost to the District, be granted, contingent upon receipt and a final review of the bylaws and tentative budget. The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (AS-22-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 8 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Daniel Tomak chaired this committee in the absence of Mrs. Murray. Jason Moore moved that the General Fund Bills, as budgeted for the 2017-2018 School Year be approved as submitted, subject to the final audit. GENERAL FUND AP 714 $ 466,023.80 As Listed 715 92,309.92 As Listed 718 88,602.79 As Listed 719 315,259.41 As Listed 722 275,709.90 As Listed SUB-TOTAL $1,237,905.82 GENERAL FUND CONFERENCE & MILEAGE 714 $ 657.12 73589 718 44.42 73609 719 393.76 73677 722 1,942.26 As Listed SUB-TOTAL $3,037.56 GENERAL FUND YMCA 713 $11,594.82 73570 718 8,069.49 73652 SUB-TOTAL $19,664.31 TOTAL $1,260,607.69 FUND 89 - INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 716 $ 72.35 73606 720 2,100.00 73707, 73708 & 73709 TOTAL $2,172.35 The motion was seconded by Eugene Pentz, and upon being put to a Roll Call vote, passed, the vote being polled as follows: six ayes (Ahlborn, Dadey, Moore, Osborne, Pentz, and Tomak) and one abstention (Arcurio Mr. Arcurio stated that his abstention vote was due to a family conflict. His Record of Abstention Votes form is attached.)
(BF36-18) January 9, 2018 Page 9 Eugene Pentz moved that: The following budget adjustments or revisions be approved as listed below, per School Code. (BF-37-18) Budget: Pre-k Counts Grant 2017-2018 Amount: 178,500.00 Reason: Adjust budget- to adjust grant account amounts Budget: TIV Grant 2017-2018 Amount: 1,138.00 Reason: Adjust budget- to adjust grant account amounts Budget: IDEA Grant 2017-2018 Amount: 78,333.22 Reason: Revise budget- to revise grant account amounts Budget: Safe Schools Grant - School Resource Officer 2017-2018 Amount: 60,000.00 Reason: Revise budget- to revise grant account amounts Budget: IDEA 619 2017-2018 Amount: 8,883.00 Reason: Revise budget- to revise grant account amounts The Act 1 Resolution, not to increase the rate of any tax for the support of the Greater Johnstown School District, for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year by more than its index, be approved. (BF-38-18) The Service Level Agreement for E-Rate filing services be approved as submitted. (BF-39-18) The request from the Cambria County Tax Claim Bureau, to accept payment of the face value of taxes on property, in the amount of $256.53, #79-4290, assessed in the name of Allen P. & Jean E. Andrews, for the tax years 1995, 1996, 2004 and 2006, be accepted and the District exonerate the penalty and interest, in the amount of $266.22. (BF-40-18) The Subscription Invoice, from Edlio, effective 3/17/2018 through 3/17/2019, at the cost of $5,280.00, be approved. (BF-41-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 10 The Single Audit Reporting Package for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017, from Wessel & Company, be accepted. (BF-42-18) The Business Manager be authorized to release $500 from the General Fund to the Engineering Student Activity account at the Johnstown High School, these funds were received from the UPJ robotics PITTchFest, in June 2016. (BF-43-18) The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (BF-37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43-18) BUILDINGS AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Eugene Pentz moved that: The General Fund Bills (Buildings & Operations), as budgeted for the 2017-2018 School Year be approved as submitted, subject to the final audit. (BO-40-18) 722 $432.82 73715, 73722 & 73767 SUB-TOTAL $432.82 DirecTec, LLC be awarded the quote to add two (2) PTZ cameras and one (1) analog, at Johnstown High School, located at 222 Central Avenue, at the cost of $4,450.14. (BO-41-18) The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (BO-40 and 41-18) Thomas C. Dadey moved that: REC be awarded the quote to replace the carpet in the main office of the Johnstown Elementary School, located at 196 Westgate Drive, at a cost not to exceed $8,496.74. (BO-42-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 11 REC be awarded the quote to replace the carpet in the main area of the Athletic Office and to finish the rest of the Johnstown High School Main Office (i.e., principal offices and conference rooms), located at 222 Central Avenue, at a cost not to exceed $4,726.28. (BO-43-18) The motion was seconded by Daniel Tomak, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (BO-42 and 43-18) CAFETERIA COMMITTEE Mr. Tomak chaired this committee in the absence of Mr. Mikesic. Eugene Pentz moved that: The Cafeteria Bills, as budgeted for the 2017-2018 School Year be approved as submitted, subject to the final audit. (C-12-18) 717 $ 27.98 3888 721 36,641.75 As Listed TOTAL $36,769.73 Gerald Sherry Associates, Inc. be awarded the quote for two (2) Natural gas Single Deck, standard depth, manual controls, glass in left door, 40 wide x 38 deep x 77 high, with casters, all stainless front, sides and top, 70,000 BTU, 2 speed convection fan motor, porcelain oven interior, interior oven lights, 2 hour timer, at Johnstown Elementary School, located at 196 Westgate Drive, at a cost not to exceed $7,590.00, this price includes installation. (C-13-18) The motion was seconded by Vincent Arcurio, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (C-12 and 13-18) EDUCATION COMMITTEE Eugene Pentz moved that the General Fund Bills, as budgeted for the 2017-2018 School Year be approved as submitted, subject to the final audit. 718 $ 73,183.57 As Listed 719 44,010.20 As Listed SUB-TOTAL $117,193.77
January 9, 2018 Page 12 The motion was seconded by Jason Moore, and upon being put to a Roll Call vote, passed, the vote being polled as follows: five ayes (Dadey, Moore, Osborne, Pentz, and Tomak) and two abstentions (Ahlborn and Arcurio Ms. Ahlborn stated that her abstention vote was due to a work related conflict. Mr. Arcurio stated that his abstention vote was due to a family conflict. Their Record of Abstention Votes forms are attached. (E-104-18) Eugene Pentz moved that: The following Board Policies be approved, and the reading waived for the second review. (E-105-18) No. 626 No. 815.1 Federal Fiscal Compliance Employee Use of Social Networks The Resolution, regarding PSBA vs. Simon Campbell, be approved. (E-106-18) The list of events, submitted by the Parent Teacher Organization of the Johnstown Elementary School, be approved. (E-107-18) The revised 2017-2018 bus routes, as submitted by McIlwain School Bus Lines, Inc., be approved. (E-108-18) The new PreK bus route and schedule, as submitted by McIlwain School Bus Lines, Inc., be approved. (E-109-18) The additional PreK bus expenses, provided by McIlwain School Bus Lines, Inc., effective January 3, 2018, be approved at an estimated cost of $59,364, to be paid from the PreK Counts Grant. (E-110-18) The revised 2017-2018 School Calendar be approved. (E-111-18) The District s Comprehensive K-12 Guidance Plan, in accordance with PA Chapter 339, be approved. (E-112-18) The Principal/Superintendent Preparation Memorandum of Agreement, between the District and Saint Francis University, effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, be approved. (E-113-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 13 The Memorandum of Understanding, between the District and the Alternative Community Resource Program, regarding Behavioral Specialist and Mental Health Worker at the Greater Johnstown Elementary and Middle Schools, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, be approved. (E-114-18) The Cooperation Agreement, between the District and Beijing IFA EduChina International Education Consulting Co., Ltd., regarding international students, effective for ten years, be approved. (E-115-18) The following requests to chaperone student trips be approved. (E-116-18) A. Eric Pfeil (2) Mandatory District Jazz Band @ Altoona High School Altoona, Pennsylvania - February 1-3, 2018 Approximate Cost: $481.36 (Music Budget) B. Adam Bukosky (0) Mandatory PMEA District 6 Orchestra @ Bedford High School Bedford, Pennsylvania - February 8-10, 2018 Approximate Cost: $437.80 (Music Budget) C. Tracey King (0) Not Mandatory Title I Conference ISP Presentation Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - January 28-31, 2018 Approximate Cost: $331.30 (District Funds) The motion was seconded by Daniel Tomak, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. (E-105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, and 116-18)
January 9, 2018 Page 14 ADJOURNMENT Vincent Arcurio moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Thomas C. Dadey, and upon being put to a vote, passed, the vote being polled as all ayes. Debra A. Crowder Board Secretary Cynthia Ahlborn, Board President Date Approved: