BLACKHAWK SCHOOL DISTRICT



BLACKHAWK SCHOOL DISTRICT

500 BLACKHAWK ROAD

BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS WORK SESSION

Blackhawk High School Library

April 16, 2009

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

Richard Caputo, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call was answered by six members. Those in attendance were:

Mr. Barsottini Mr. Fitzgerald Dr. Kasunich Mr. Young

Mr. Caputo Mr. Klein Dr. Miller Press - 1

Mr. Emge Mr. Oswald Mr. Brandenburg Visitors - 81

Mr. Gabauer, Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Wagoner were absent.

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Klein) to ratify all action items taken during the Board of Directors meetings on January 8, 2009, January 15, 2009, February 12, 2009 and March 12, 2009.

Those items are:

January 8, 2009:

Motion to approve the following field trips:

A. BHS Band, PMEA District 5 Honors Band, Westminster College, Dec. 4-6, 2008

B. Spanish III, IV & AP students, Hispanic Flamenco Ballet, Pittsburgh, Nov. 19, 2008

C. TSA Class and Clubs, California University of Pittsburgh, February 20, 2009

D. English Club, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh, December 5, 2008

E. Gifted Support - Academic Games Players, Mr. President and Equations, Geneva College, November 20, 2008

F. Gifted Support – Academic Games Players, Linguishtik and Propaganda, Geneva College, February 26, 2009

G. Gifted Support – Academic Games Players, World Events Tournament, BVIU, January 23, 2009

H. AP Chemistry, Geneva College Ropes Course, November 17, 2008

I. Eligible sophomores and freshman (45), Beaver County Vocational School, November 14, 2008

J. Lab Chemistry, AP Chemistry students, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Pittsburgh, November 19, 2008

K. BHS Chorus students, Beaver County Chorus, Feb. 5 – 7, 2009

L. 7th Grade English students, Youngstown State University English Festival, April 2, 2009

M. BHS Chorus, Center Area School District, March 27, 2009

N. BHS Gifted Support students, Pittsburgh Center for the Theater Arts, Big Beaver Falls High School, December 9, 2008

Motion to cancel the Burt Hill Supplemental Agreement for Project No. 07037.10 (New Blackhawk Middle School) in as much as the new Project No. 07037.01 is being substituted for the New Blackhawk Middle School.

Motion for the Burt Hill Supplemental Agreement for Project No. 07037.02 for the new district wide athletic stadium complex.

Motion to solicit bids on athletic equipment/supplies for the 2009-10 school year.

Motion for to approve the winter sports schedule.

Motion to employ Derek Corless, 600 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010, as the Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach.

Motion to employ Bruce VanHorne, 125 Hawkins Lane, Columbiana, Ohio, 44408, as the Head Track Coordinator.

Motion to employ Theresa Adams, 913 Village Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach.

Motion to accept the third reading of Policy #214, Class Rank.

Motion to accept the first reading of Policy #252, Physical Restraint

Motion to accept the first reading of Policy #218.3, Bullying

Motion to approve the first reading of Policy #801, Public Records

Motion to approve the following conferences/workshops/seminars:

A. Maura Underwood, AP Music Theory Workshop, Philadelphia Museum of Art, January 23, 2009

B. Bob Amalia, Joe Boyer, Lou Wolber, Joe Basile, Rich Rowe, PA baseball coaches clinic, Monroeville, January 9 – 10, 2009

C. Kelley Engle, Mean Girls, Pittsburgh, Dec. 10, 2008

D. Anita Steppe, Making an Online Course, BVIU, October 28 – November 6, 2008

E. LuAnne Maginness, Phyllis Mulhollen, Mathematics and Response to Intervention, Pittsburgh PaTTAN, November 24, 2008

F. Lorraine Himber, PA School Librarian’s Conference, Penn State Conference Center, April 30 – May 1, 2009

G. Barbara Groves, Autism & Inclusive Practices, BVIU, Dec. 4, 2008 & Feb. 26, 2009

H. Carol Sprinker & Michelle Miller, Differentiating Instruction for All Students, Treesdale Golf & Country Club, Nov. 20, 2008

I. Carol Sprinker, Danielle Bailey, Jodi Borroni, Barb Mallozzi, Differentiating Instruction, Carnegie Mellon University, November 6, 2008

J. Kim Steffanina, Robert Morris University Business Education Conference, April 28, 2009

K. Paul Kasunich, The Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents, Farmington, PA, Dec. 3-5, 2008

L. Paul Kasunich, Differentiated Compensation in Education, Houston, TX, November 18, 2008

M. Anita Alberti, Mizuno Softball Coaches Clinic, Monroeville, January 9 – 10, 2008

January 15, 2009:

Motion to approve the financial report as submitted.

Motion for the payment of bills as submitted.

Motion to extend a Broker of Record letter to the Jack Bonus Agency for quoting purposes of the property and casualty insurance for the district.

Motion to make the proposed preliminary budget available for public inspection no later than January 23, 2009 with recommendation that public notice of the intention to adopt the preliminary budget be published in the Beaver County Ties no later than February 2, 2009.

Motion to grant the maternity leave request for Sarah Shuleski, 7th grade teacher, for February 4 through April 13, 2009.

Motion to add the following to the sub list for the remainder of the school year:

• Brenna Ohleger, 1269 East Hookstown Grade Road, Clinton, PA 15026, certification elementary and special education

• Margaret Rebholz, 192 Concord Circle Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification social studies and K-12 health

• Andrea Wise, 808 Harmony Fisher Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117, paraprofessional

• Sarah Kier, 221 Mannal Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, paraprofessional

• Janette Gaus, 442 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification elementary

• Susan Fryer, P. O. Box 78, Enon Valley, PA 16120, certification elementary and special education

• Jill Bender, 1449 Third Avenue, Conway, PA 15027, certification elementary and special education

• Valerie Wesloskie, 1216 19th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification elementary and special education

• Jessica Basile, 135 Howley Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification elementary/early childhood

• Beth Schiemer, 3619 Orchard Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification music

• Amy Black, 128 Burns Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification elementary

Motion for Rahn Pursiful, 117 Arrowhead Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 to serve as a volunteer coach for the 7th grade middle school boys basketball team.

Motion for Kenneth Justin Thomas, 954 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 to serve as a volunteer coach for the men’s wrestling team.

Motion for Alexandria Duhan, 275 Braden School Road, #1206, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to serve as assistant varsity track coach at a salary of $1,902.42.

Motion to retain the services of Attorney Daniel R. Delaney of Dickie McCamey as Special Labor Counsel to be compensated at the hourly rate of $200.00.

Motion for Theresa Adams, 913 Village Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, to serve as assistant softball coach at a salary of $1,756.08.

Motion to add Sean Conley, 122 Red Bud Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to the sub list for the remainder of the school year, pending completion of the BVIU emergency certification program.

Motion for the following field trips:

A. FFA, PA State Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA, January 12 – 14-, 2009

B. BHS Chorus, District Chorus, Butler Intermediate High School, January 14 – 16, 2009

C. Patterson second grade classes to Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, June 2, 2008

D. Latin III, IV, V classes, Washington DC, March 6 – 8, 2009

Motion for approval of the request from Bob Amalia, Men’s Baseball Head Coach, that Matt Emge be moved from the freshman baseball team to the varsity/JV baseball team for the 2008-09 season.

Motion for Matt Linebaugh, grade 11 and Chad Linebaugh, grade 9 from Shenango High School to compete as WPIAL independent swimmers in Blackhawk swim meets.

Motion to accept the third reading of Policy #252, Physical Restraint.

Motion to accept the third reading of Policy #218.3, Bullying.

Motion to accept the third reading of Policy #801, Public Records.

Motion for the following workshops/conferences/ seminars:

A. Nancy Bowman and HMS teachers, PMSA Western Region Professional Development Institute, Carson Middle School, January 19, 2008

B. Lauren Flurie, AP Vergil Conference, Norwood, MA, March 12 – 13, 2009

C. Karen Hickman, Transition Workshop, BVIU, January 17, 2009

D. Maura Underwood, AP Music Theory Workshop, Philadelphia Museum of Art, January 23 – 24, 2009

E. Carolyn Fisher, Differentiated Intervention Strategies, Pittsburgh, March 31, 2009

F. Carolyn Fisher, Paths to Success Effective Instructional Practices Through Respond to Intervention, Slippery Rock University, March 3, 2009

G. Carol Sprinker, Gina Gordon, Elementary Student Assistant Training, PaTTAN, January 6 – 8, 2008

H. Karen Hickman, School nurses cover all the bases, Seneca Valley High School, Feb. 16, 2009

I. Eric Brandenburg, PASBO Annual Conference, Valley Forge, March 30 – April 3, 2009

J. Kyleigh Squicquero, PSSA Accommodation Training, BVIU, January 7, 2009

K. Tim Linkenheimer, ITEA conference, Louisville, KY, March 26 – 28, 2009

L. Julie Duvall, Tracy Mastalski, Dora Powers, Kim Steffanina, Accelerated Reader, Pittsburgh, February 19, 2009

M. Jeri Carver, Conference on Inclusive Practices, BVIU, February 26, 2009

N. Carolyn Fisher, 2009 PASA Training, BVIU, January 14, 2009

O. Carolyn Fisher, 2009 PSSA Accommodations Guidelines Training for Students with IEPs and 504 plans, BVIU, January 7, 2009

P. Kim Steffanina, IUP Business Education Conference, IUP, February 20, 2009

Q. Jim Perlik, Andi Lee Marnicio, Chris Yingling, 25th Annual Western PA

a. Director’s Vendors Exhibits and Workshops, North Huntingdon, PA, January

b. 30, 2009

R. Bruce VanHorne, Pat Feeley, Katie Phelps, Ron Farioli, Lou Nellas, Carnegie Mellon Track Coaches Clinic, CMU, January 3, 2009

S. Jack Fullen, PSADA Conference, Hershey, PA., March 24 – 28, 2009

T. Joe Hamilton and Varsity Football Coaches, PSFCA Kickoff Clinic, Hershey, PA , February 5 – 7, 2009

U. Darlene Martin and Barb Brown, PA Educational Technology Expo & Conference, Hershey, February 9 -10, 2009

V. Pam Adiutori, Discovering the Possibilities of Visual Strategies, BVIU, February 12, 2009

February 12, 2009:

Motion to adopt the proposed Preliminary Budget for the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of $29,325,794. The budget includes a 2.63/.60 increase from 48.63/17.00 mills to 51.26/17.60 mills.

Motion for the compensation for the school tax collectors to be increased by 16%, effective calendar year 2010.

Motion to add the following individuals to the sub list for the remainder of the school year

• Chelsey Cooper, 3121 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010, certification elementary/early childhood

• Marianne Knouse, 212 Naugle Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Amber Anderson, 1004 Locust Drive, Monaca, PA 15061, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Jennifer Autieri, 2915 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Dawn Thayer, 154 Walnut Ridge Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Rob Puskas, 107 Leatherback Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Daniel DeLuca, 912 Rock Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, emergency certification through the BVIU

• Dena McGovern, 706 Hall Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001, certification health/physical education K-12

Motion for Sean Conley, 122 Redbud Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010,to serve as Freshman Baseball Head Coach at a salary of $1,599.98.

Motion for Kelley Engle, 501 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to serve as Middle School Track Head Coach at a salary of $2,146.32.

Motion for Eric Franitti, 127 Pleasantview Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to serve as Assistant Middle School Track Coach at a salary of $1,902.42.

Motion for James D. Potts, 137 Allen Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 to serve as Middle School Softball Head Coach at a salary of $1,443.89.

Motion to accept the resignation of Brian Bain as Assistant Middle School Football Coach.

Motion to approve the following field trips:

A. NW Second Grade, Carnegie Museum, March 27, 2009

B. BHS Key Club, Key Club Convention, Hershey, PA, March 6 – 8 , 2009

C. BHS Football Club, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OH, March 11, 2009

D. BHS Teen Leadership, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, April 2, 2009

E. 7th Grade Band, Chorus and Orchestra, The Byham, Pittsburgh, May 13, 2009

F. 7th Grade, Sims Bowling Lanes, Beaver Falls, March 31 and April 7, 2009

G. Senior students, Camp Kon-O-Kwee, Zelienople, March 17, 19, 24, 2009

H. BHS Indoor Percussion & Guard, TRWEA Competition circuit (Gateway, January 24, 2009; Penn Trafford, February 7, 2009; Northgate, February 28, 2009; Woodland Hills, March 14, 2009; East Allegheny, March 21, 2009; Hempfield, March 28, 2009

I. BHS Band, PMEA Region I, Ambridge High School, March 4 – 6, 2009

J. Patterson kindergarten, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, March 27, 2009

K. BHS Gifted Support, KDKA Studio, Pittsburgh, March 7, 2009

L. BHS Gifted Support, Western Beaver High School, March 30, 2009

M. Latin II, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, March 31, 2009

N. NW First Grade, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, May 29, 2009

Motion to approve the spring sports schedules.

Motion for the administration to open and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder meeting

specifications for the 2009-10 athletic supplies.

Motion for the adoption of the new hiring policy for head coaches.

Motion to approve the following conferences/workshops/seminars:

A. Jamie Madder, Speech, Hearing & Vision Professional Development Workshop, BVIU, February 12, 2009

B. Heather Shea, Effective Math Instruction for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference, PaTTAN, Pittsburgh, March 24, 2009

C. Barry Balaski, Sami Hanna, Anthony Mooney, Ninth Grade Transition Conference, Richmond, VA, February 26 – 27, 2009

D. Karen Hickman, PA Assoc. of School Nurses & Practitioners Annual Education Conference, State College, PA, March 20 – 22, 2009

E. Shannan Shiderly, Building Schools Where Everyone Belongs, Pitt Johnstown, January 26, 2009

F. Sarah Kelley, Interactive Video Conferencing Professional Development, BVIU, April 15, 2009

G. Nancy Bowman & Shawn Haddox, PMSA State Professional Development Institute, Harrisburg, March 1 – 3, 2009

H. Beverly Rabovsky, Interactive Video Conferencing Demonstration, BVIU, April 17, 2009

I. LuAnne Maginness, JaneAnn Fucci, Paths to Success, Slippery Rock University, March 3, 2009

J. Nathan Goodrich, Interactive Video Conferencing, BVIU, April 1, 2009

February 19, 2009:

Motion to approve the financial report as submitted.

Motion for the payment of bills as submitted.

Motion for the student activity accounts as submitted.

Motion for the food service report as submitted.

Motion to adopt the administrative regulations #801-AR Exempted Records; #801-Ar-1

Disclosure/Production of Certain Records; #801-AR-2 Fees for Public Records Requests.

March 12, 2009

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 031209, formalizing the Board approved motion on February 12, 2009, for the compensation for the school tax collectors, effective calendar year 2010.

Motion to participate in the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit’s Beaver County Summer Academy for 2009 at a cost of $500.00.

Motion to close Fund 22, Capital Reserve Fund, and to transfer the remaining balance to Fund 10, General Fund.

Motion to donate $500 to Patterson Heights’ recreation program per policy #913.

Motion for the Jack Bonus Agency as broker of record for the property and casualty insurance for the district.

Motion to add the following individuals to the sub list for the remainder of the school year:

• Kelly Grooms, 1433 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066, certification elementary

• Preslee Riccio, 515 Wayne Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117, certification elementary

Motion for Jeffrey Glenn Zahn, 22 South Old Oak Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to serve as volunteer coach for the middle school girl’s softball team.

Motion to accept the resignation of Jan Perza as Varsity/JV Cheerleader sponsor.

Motion to approve the following field trips:

A. Latin III, IV, V classes, Phipps Conservatory, April 21, 2009

B. Learning Support students, Beaver Falls Post Office & Chippewa McDonald’s, April 1, 2009

C. Fourth grade students, Independence Marsh Wetlands, May 1-4, 2009 (four ½ day trips)

D. Fifth grade gifted support students, South Side High School, April 7, 2009

E. High School gifted support students, National Academic Games Competition, Knoxville, TN, April 23 – 29, 2009

F. BHS Band, Beaver County Honors Band, Rochester, March 19 – 20, 2009

G. BHS Ceramics I & II, The Mattress Factory Art Museum, April 8, 2009

H. 6th and 7th grades Gifted Support, Western Beaver High School to see a Shakespearean performance by the Pittsburgh Public Theater, March 30, 2009

I. BHS Technology Student Association, TSA Competition, Seven Springs, April 15 – 19, 2009

J. BHS English Club, Byham Theater, April 16, 2009

K. Art Club, French IV & V, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC, April 24, 2009

L. Expressions, St. Francis Cabrini on March 23, 2009 and Riverview United Methodist Church, May 6, 2009

Motion for the 2009-2010 school calendar.

Motion for the Blackhawk School District to provide matching funds for the Carol M. White Physical Education program.

Motion to amend the PowerSupply Coordination Service Agreement to delete surcharge for minimum usage.

Motion to provide a varsity “B” and certificate to the BHS Hockey Club to be awarded to those individuals meeting the club’s criteria.

Motion to approve the food service report as submitted.

Motion for the adoption of Policy #815, Acceptable Use of Network/Internet Access (first reading)

Motion to approve the following conferences/workshops/seminars:

A. Pamela Adiutori, Extreme Makeover, The AAC Edition, New Horizon School, March 31, 2009

B. Kyleigh Squicquero and JoAnn Cox, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans, BVIU, April 3, 2009

C. Joe Hamilton, Tom Marsilio, Tom Hansen, Sam Nardone, Pat Feeley, Akron University Spring Practice/Clinic, Akron, April 2 – 3, 2009

Motion to approve the 2009-2010 Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit budget in the amount of $1,242,596. The proposed budget contains an increase of $15,797 over the previous year, but will not result in any increase to districts.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Karen Hickman, BHS School Nurse, gave a presentation concerning this year’s wellness initiative.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The following people spoke regarding the building project:

Ron Gare, Don Inman, Lil Mittner, Frank Matsukis, Bob Clendennon, Mary Wengren, Michael Martituk, Rick Cercone, Joyce Perri, Dean Fleischman, Cindy Burger, Bob Genoski, Ron Stidman, Wendy Longcore, Marshall Hargett, Doreen Grafton, Cindy Vannoy

FINANCE COMMITTEE – Jake Barsottini

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Emge) to approve the financial report as submitted.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to accept all recommendations received from the Common Cents Shared Services Initiative and authorizes the Superintendent and Director of Business Affairs to proceed with appropriate action in regards to participation to realize any projected, estimated cost savings, as per the Common Cents Report dated November 13, 2008.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to adopt resolution #041609, contingently extending the exemption for real property tax, earned income tax and net profits tax within a specified geographic area in the Blackhawk Area School District designated as an enhancement to the southwestern Pennsylvania Keystone Opportunity Subzone in order to foster economic opportunities, stimulate industrial and commercial improvements and prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration within areas of Beaver County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) employ Nancy Tinney, 3616 Craig Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 as full-time Custodian at Blackhawk Intermediate School beginning May 4,

2009. She will be paid $11.95 an hour.

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) for approval is recommended to approve the following retirement requests, effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year unless noted otherwise: Mark Balbach, Kathleen Bellissimo, Maria Cardinale, Christine Chulak, Mary Ann Darak, Nancy Davies, Sarah Davis, Janice Douglass, David Florentine, Jacqueline Gill, Karen Hickman, Donna Jackman, Edward Klicker, Nancy Klimchak, Patricia Levkus, Lou Little (custodial), effective date August 21, 2009, Christine Marsico, Jean Means, Cynthia Moore, Cheryl Nicely, Carol Roberts, Richard Voynik, Cynthia Walsh, Denise Zachewicz

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) for the addition of the following to the sub list for the remainder of the year:

• Amanda Francis, 281 Hodgson Road, Darlington, PA 16115, cert. Elementary, beginning April 30, 2009.

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to employ the following as part-time substitute

custodians pending receipt of clearances:

• Kim Liberty, 258 Braun Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• John Cynkar, 764 Hollow Road, Enon Valley, PA 16120

• Floyd Panella, 952 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009

• Kenneth C. Grimes, 225 New Galilee Road, Darlington, PA 16115

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) to employ the following as summer

custodial/grounds workers pending receipt of clearances:

• Santosh Baireddy, 133 Meadow Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Joe Basile, 135 Howley Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Joe Parkinson, 2204 14th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Erich Stamer, Jr., 200 Oakville Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Mark Alberti, 506 Braden School Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Christian Boggs, 115 Janet Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Ben Borkovich, 103 Arrowhead Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Jared Crespo, 1501 21st Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Tyler Crognale, 1708 21st Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Matthew Greiner, 178 Allen Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Alex Hoffman, 518 16th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Tyler Morrison, 503 Hillcrest Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• William Regis, 304 7th Street Extension, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Tim Smolar, 774 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Zachery Thayer, 154 Walnut Ridge Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to employ the following for technical support

positions pending receipt of clearances:

• Daniel Warnaka, 101 Watson Trail Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Paul Kessler, 325 Chippewa Park Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Russell Diehl, 162 Walnut Ridge Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Roll Call Vote: 6- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Barsottini) to make summer school mandatory for students in grades K-2 who meet eligibility criteria beginning in the summer of 2010.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Emge) to approve the following field trips:

O. BHS Theater class, Beaver County Arts Education Consortium Monologue Contest, Monaca High School, April 27, 2009

P. NW Kindergarten, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, May 20, 2009

Q. Sixth Grade, Pittsburgh Zoo, June 1, 2009

R. BHS Advanced Science students, Penn State Beaver Science Lab Competition, April 17, 2009

S. BIS Learning Support students, Walmart and Chippewa Hot Dog Shoppe, May 13, 2009

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) for the contract with Mars Home for Youth, purchasing one desk at an annual cost of $12,600 per desk.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Dr. Miller presented an update on School-wide behavior, drug & alcohol, bullying program.

Dr. Miller discussed the change in interims procedure.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/REAL ESTATE

Rick Karcher from Burt Hill Architects gave an update on the district facility project.

Motion (Mr. Emge, seconded by Mr. Klein) to approve a one year contract with Pitt Chemical and Sanitary Supply Company for custodial paper products.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Emge, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to donate a 1981 GMC stake truck to Habitat for Humanity.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Emge, seconded by Mr. Oswald) to donate a 1993 Ford cube van to Habitat for Humanity.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

ATHLETICS

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to appoint Michaleen Ensworth as the Varsity/JV Cheerleader Sponsor at a salary of $3,053.87.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE

Sue Lukacs presented the financial statements. Richard Pike of Nutrition, Inc., presented the budget and guarantee for the 2009-2010 school year.

Motion (Mr. Emge, seconded by Mr. Barsottini) to extend the contract with The Nutrition Group for the 2009-2010 school year.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

POLICY

Motion (Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Klein) for the adoption of Policy #815, Acceptable Use of Network/Internet Access (second reading)

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Barsottini) for the adoption of Policy #218, Student Discipline and attachments (first reading).

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

BOARD/STAFF ENRICHMENT

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Emge) to approve the following conferences/ workshops/seminars:

N. Brenda Black, Karen Fritzley, Jackie Fec, Becky Arbogast, Recertification in CPR, AED’s, BIS, May 7, 2009

O. Sue Anne Linnenbom, National Academic Games, Knoxville, TN, April 23 – 29, 2009

P. Don Diehl and Naomi Equels, Robert Morris University Business Education Conference, April 28, 2009

Q. Julie Duvall, Beaver Regional Group Annual Spring Meeting, Big Beaver Falls High School, May 13, 2009

R. Jim Perlik, 10th Annual Facility Manager and Building Service Contractor Seminar, Toledo, OH, May 4 – 6, 2009

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Motion (Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Emge) to approve the 2009-2010 Vo-Tech budget in the amount of $3,749,366.75 which represents an increase of $141,030.23, or 3.9% more than the 2008-2009 budget.

Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Dan Kiefer, Massaro Corporation, presented information regarding their past projects’ budgets to actual costs.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 PM.

Eric Brandenburg

Board Secretary

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