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Avonworth School District258 Josephs LanePittsburgh, PA ?15237Avonworth Board of School DirectorsMinutes – Regular Meeting – June 11, 2018Avonworth School District – Board Room 7:30 P.M.Call to OrderBoard President, David Oberdick, called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Beau Blaser, Mr. John Brandt, Ms. Vicki Carlson, Mr. Jeff Carraway, Ms. Kathryn Monti, Mr. David Oberdick, Mr. Patrick Stewart, Ms. Kristin Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Sandra BolainOTHERS PRESENT Dr. Thomas Ralston, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hadley, Asst. SuperintendentMr. Brad Waters, Director of Fiscal Management Ms. Melissa Schad, Food Service DirectorMr. Anthony Misiti, PNC Capital MarketsMr. William Andrews, Esquire, of Andrews & PriceMs. Kelly Paszkiewicz, ParentMr. Dave Bartolac, Elementary TeacherMs. Nancy White, The CitizenMs. Cindy Donovan, Board SecretaryVisitors’ CommentsMrs. Paszkiewicz applauded the Board and Administration for making improvements for school safety. Dr. Ralston said the District has been working with the Ohio Township Police Department to increase the time our School Resource Officer spends on site as well as having an armed officer on duty. Ms. Remensky wrote a “Stand Together” grant to empower studentsto advocate for help with mental health and substance abuse. Mr. Oberdick said consideration of additional security measures has been ongoing for several months. Money has been allocated in the budget for these security measures. Ms. Paszkiewicz would like students to be trained forpreparedness. Mr. Anthony Misiti from PNC Capital Markets (District Underwriter) provided an update on the Series 2013 and 2014 bond refinancing opportunities. Ms. Melissa Schad, District Food Service Director, presented an overview of the 2017-2018 Food Service Program (lunch and breakfast) and rationale for the recommended meal price increases for the 2018-2019 School Year. Recommended pricing is as follows: Elementary/Secondary Breakfast - $1.50 (10? increase); Elementary Lunch - $2.60 (15? increase); Elementary Premium Lunch - $3.05 (no increase); Secondary Lunch - $2.70 (15? increase); and Secondary Premium Lunch $3.35 (20? increase). These prices are in accordance with Federal law under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Discussed the option of not participating in the National School Lunch Program next year. The breakfast and lunch program numbers slipped during the 2017-2018 school year due to: the later start in the High School lessened breakfast sales,increased field trips, and the Lopes Lounge impacted cafeteria drink sales. Ms. Schad plans to have a breakfast cart in the Middle/High School with grab-n-go breakfast items, she plansto have a “share” table at the Primary Center for students to donate unwanted food to a shelter. She also plans to partner with Art students for artwork to enhance the appearance of the cafeterias, to use social media, and to increase al la carte items at the Primary Center and Elementary School.Mr. Oberdick read the following: The Athletic Committee met June 4, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the Board Room to discuss athletic matters. The Curriculum Committee met this evening at 6:30 PM in the Board Room to discuss curriculum matters.Report of Administration – Dr. Thomas Ralston, SuperintendentDr. Ralston thanked the Board for a great year. We are excelling in academics, art, and athleticsand are providing opportunities for all students to serve their country, go to college, join the workforce, etc. An Administrative retreat is planned for June 13 at BNY Mellon’s Innovation space and at PPGPaints Arena with Alan Beech of New Tech. Focus is on deeper leadership and how we can grow our leaders. Report of the Assistant Superintendent – Dr. Jeff HadleyDr. Hadley reviewed his first 2-1/2 months in our District. He attended the AWBCC graduation and was impressed with Salutatorian, Cameron Galloway’s, speech. Report of the Solicitor – Mr. William Andrews, Esq.No report at this time. Mr. Andrews will provide a quarterly report in July.Beattie Key Notes/AIU News – Mr. Jeff Carraway/Mr. Beau BlaserMr. Blaser said 160 students are enrolled for a week in the STEAM and STEM camps which is the largest enrollment ever. On June 22 first year AWBCC students are invited to tour the campus. AWBCC has hired a second veterinary science teacher for next year. Nine students and three advisors are participating in the national Skills USA event in Louisville, KY. AWBCC enrollment is at 791 for the 2018-2019 school year. The budget was passed with 75 “yes” votes and six members absent. Motion: P. Stewart; Second: J. Brandt; Motion Carried: Unanimous voice vote to approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2018 Work Session/General Purpose Meeting and the May 14, 2018 Regular Meeting. (Voice Vote)FINANCE – J. Carraway/P. Stewart, Co-ChairsMotion: J. Carraway; Second: P. Stewart; Motion Carried: Unanimous voice vote to approve items 2 and 3 with a roll call vote: Ms. Carlson – Aye, Mr. Carraway – Aye, Mr. Blaser – Aye, Ms. Monti – Aye, Mr. Stewart – Aye, Mr. Oberdick – Aye. Finance, continuedMotion: D. Oberdick; Second: P. Stewart; Motion Carried: Unanimous voice vote to approve all other items on the Agenda and Addendum. Ratify payment of General Fund bills for May, 2018, beginning with Check General Fund#44112 and ending with Check #44409 in the total amount of $488,333.49. 1.2 ??Ratify the May, 2018 payroll in the amount of $1,122,548.92. Payroll1.3 ??Treasurer’s Report for April, 2018. Treas. Rpt.1.4 ??Ratify payment of Food Service Fund bills for May, 2018, beginning with Fd. Svc. FundCheck #2550 and ending with Check #2557 in the total amount of $24,662.29. 1.5Ratify payments of the Athletic Fund payments for May beginning with CheckAthletic Fund #8491 and ending with Check #8518 in the total amount of $2,265. 1.6 Approve Capital Project Fund payments in the amount of $98,094.21. Capital Proj.2.The final budget for the 2018-2019 School Year in the amount of $33,367,337 Final Budgetas presented on State Form PDE-2028.3.The adoption of Resolution 061118-A to establish the millage at 19.10 mills Resolutionfor the 2018-2019 School Year as attached.4.The adoption of Resolution 061118-B Homestead and Farmstead Resolution Resolutionas attached.5.The following depositories for school funds for the 2018-2019 School Year: DepositoriesPNC Bank, Citizens Bank, PA School District Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF).6.The 2018-2019 Renewal Coverage for the District’s insurance coverage forInsurance “Package, Property, Automobile, Excess Liability, and Errors & Omissions” through Liberty Mutual at a total annual premium of $69,046.00 and “cyber coverage” through PSBA at an annual premium of $4,260.00. 7.District Worker’s Compensation program renewal through PSBA/CM Regent Workers Compfor the 2018-2019 School Year at an annual premium of $95,903.00. 8.To approve the EITC Letter of Support for the following to accompany their EITC Ltrs.applications for inclusion for educational improvement organizations to the Dept. of Community and Economic Development. Audubon Society of Western PA retroactive to May 22, 2018Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre retroactive to May 22, 2018Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania retroactive to May 30, 2018Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation retroactive to June 7, 2018The Woodlands Foundation effective June 11, 20189.To retroactively approve Dr. Jeff Hadley to write a Brain Hub Teen Mini Grant(Foundation) Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 through the Heinz Endowments and to approve a stipend in the amount of $75 for writing the grant. Finance, continued10.To approve the Affiliation agreement with Carlow University for a five year Carlow Affil.period from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2023. 11.To approve meal prices for the 2018-2019 School Year as attached. Meal Prices ADDENDUM ITEMS (3)12.To retroactively approve Ms. Kaitlin Remensky to write a Stand Together Grantstate grant for up to $1,350 and to approve the following stipends to Ms. Remensky: $75 for writing and $75 for monitoring the grant. 13.To approve the Student Teaching Affiliation agreement with Grand Canyon GCU Affil.University from June 11, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 14.To approve Dr. Scott Miller and Ms. Maureen Frew to attend and present at Remake Conf.the Remake Conference August 1-3, 2018 in Sonoma County, CA, at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00. Total cost is $2,123 and Dr. Miller and Ms. Frew will pay the $523 difference. PERSONNEL – K. Thompson/D. Oberdick, Co-Chairs1. To approve the transfer of 25 sick days for Dr. Jeff Hadley which were Trans. Sick Daysaccumulated during his employment with the Plum School District.2.To approve the following staff members as Primary Center summer tutors APC Summer Tutorswith an hourly rate per the AEA contract: Ms. Nicole DeLuca, Ms. Dorothy Duckworth, Ms. Denise Hauser, Ms. Kari Johnson, Ms. Megan Kelly, Ms. Tracy Kreppel, Ms. Adrianne Leveto, Mr. Michael Murray.3.To approve a change in assignment for the following AEA staff for the Change in Assignmt.2018-2019 School Year:Mr. Brody Zangaro from Grade 6 Math to Grade 8 MathMs. Katy Tarasi from Grade 2 Teacher to Literacy Coach4.Approval of the following Summer ESY Program Staff commencing June 28, 2018: Summer ESY StaffAcademic Program Teachers YMCA Program Coordinator Ms. Christine HartmannMs. Pam RawlingsMs. Denise HauserMs. Meghan KellyESY Academic & YMCA ParaprofessionalsMr. Mike MurrayMs. Pam WingfieldMs. Erica SnyderMr. Arlon McGahaMs. Rebecca KolesarPersonnel, continuedSummer ESY Program Staff, continued:YMCA ParaprofessionalsSummer ESY StaffNurse Ms. Josephine RamseyMs. Jocelyn Puskar (Shared)Mr. Tyler VoltzMs. Colleen Barcaskey (Shared)Mr. Jeremy SaboMs. Holly JonesMs. Shannon FitzwaterAcademic ParaprofessionalsMs. Tricia Floyd-SchellerMs. Amy KantenweinMs. Jane Ross-TomkoMs. Lisa StevensMs. Lisa SimmonsMs. Debbie HuntTherapists:Speech - Contract with Crossroads (Ms. Natalie Harbin)OT – Contract with Pediatric Therapy (Ms. Lani Zangara)PT – Contract with Pediatric Therapy (Ms. Kayla Tweedle)Vision – Contract with AIU (Ms. Meredith Cohen)ADDENDUM ITEMS (5)5. To approve Ms. Callie Ralston as a Student Summer Worker at $9.50/hourStudent Worker retroactive to June 5, 2018. Clearances are on file in the District Office. (This is Callie’s second year assisting with the custodial work.)6.To approve the following staff members as summer tutors with an hourly rate Summer Tutorsper the AEA contract: Elementary School: Mr. Brody Zangaro, Ms. Cheryl Noethiger, Ms. Erin Funwela, Ms. Erica Snyder, Ms. Jennifer Revesz.High School: Ms. Jennifer Wickert7.To approve 10 days of summer hours for Dr. Sandra Swen.Summer Hours8.To accept the Letter of Resignation from Mr. John Susi, Paraprofessional, Resignationeffective June 30, 2018.9.To change the assignment of the School Resource Officer from two days per SROweek to five days per week effective with the 2018-2019 School Year.Dr. Ralston has met with Ohio Township Police Department and the Ohio Township Supervisors to determine the rate and make a decision whether to move forward with part-time officers and if they would be retired police officers. Mr. Andrews said we would need to get a Court order for an armed officer to be on the premises but that a Court order is not required for an SRO to be armed. School Officers would report to the SRO.CURRICULUM – J. Brandt/V. Carlson, Co-Chairs1.To approve the following new curriculum documents and payment to Curriculum/Pmt.Ms. Jia Li in the amounts shown:A. Chinese 1 - $1,859.00B. Chinese 2 - $1,859.00C. Chinese 3 - $1,859.00D. Advanced Placement Chinese - $1,859.00ADDENDUM ITEMS (2)BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – P. Stewart/S. Bolain, Co-Chairs1.To declare various English, Science, Social Studies, and Health books dated Obsolete Books1988-2004 as obsolete and donate/dispose of accordingly. 2.To declare several Elementary School library books as obsolete and to AES Obs. Lib. Booksdonate/dispose of accordingly. ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES – D. Oberdick/K. Thompson, Co-Chairs1.The 2018-2019 Student Athletic Insurance underwritten by United States FireAthletic Ins.Insurance Company at an annual premium of $6,950.00. 2.To approve the Co-Operative Sponsorship Agreement with the Northgate SchoolCo-Op NorthgateDistrict for the years 2018-2019 through 2019-2020. 3.To approve Ms. Erica Snyder as additional sponsor of Girls on the Run, Add’l Sponsorretroactive to August 22, 2017, per the current AEA contract. 4.To approve Mr. Mike Lincoln as Mock Crash sponsor retroactive to August 22, Mock Crash Sponsor2017, per the current AEA contract. 5.To accept the resignation of Mr. Vince Burens as Middle School Girls’ Soccer Coach ResignationAssistant Coach retroactive to May 29, 2018.6.To create a JV Cheerleading team beginning with the 2018-2019 School Year.New JV Cheer Team7.To approve the following Fall coaches for the 2018-2019 School Year at a stipend Fall Coachesaccording to the current AEA contract, pending requirements of the District: Varsity Head Football Coach – Mr. Derek JohncourVarsity Football Assistant Coach – Mr. Barry JohncourFootball Assistant Coach – Mr. Brody ZangaroFootball Assistant Coach (Shared) – Mr. Vince BevilacquaAthletics & Activities, continuedFall coaches, continuedFootball Assistant Coach – Mr. Mike MancusoFootball Assistant Coach/JV – Mr. Mike MurrayFootball Assistant Coach (Shared) – Mr. Gary ZangaroVolunteer Football Coach – Mr. Michael HostetlerVolunteer Football Coach – Mr. Dan KubanVolunteer Football Coach – Mr. Lance Hilyard7/8 Football Coach – Mr. Dan Zangaro7/8 Assistant Football Coach – Mr. Eddie KurtzVarsity Head Boys’ Soccer Coach – Mr. Tom AngellVarsity Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach – Mr. Ahmed AffanehVarsity Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach – Mr. Shaun SpencerVarsity Head Girls’ Soccer Coach – Mr. J. C. MahanVarsity Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach – Mr. Emil ErhartVarsity Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach (Shared) – Ms. Carolyn Binnig 7/8 Boys’ Soccer Head Coach – Mr. Bill WhiteAssistant 7/8 Boys’ Soccer Coach – Mr. Jesse Wells7/8 Girls’ Soccer Head Coach – Mr. Jim PappasCross Country Head Coach – Mr. Jason SmithCross Country Assistant Coach – Ms. Sherah RothmanVolleyball Head Coach – Mr. Doug VandervortVolleyball Varsity Assistant Coach – Ms. Moriah EckVolunteer Volleyball Coach – Mr. Mark Soukup7/8 Girls’ Basketball Head Coach – Ms. Kelly Walbush7/8 Girls’ Basketball Assistant Coach – Ms. Julie TullarMiddle School Cross Country Coach – Mr. Steve TinkerMiddle School Cross Country Assistant Coach – Ms. Julie RaitanoHigh School Cheerleading Coach – Ms. Sara ToddHigh School Cheerleading Assistant Coach – Ms. Ashley KelleyVolunteer High School Cheerleading Coach – Ms. Shelbie GoldieMiddle School Cheerleading Coach – Ms. Melissa VaughanPOLICY – V. Carlson/K. Monti, Co-ChairsThe Superintendent recommends and I so move to approve item #1:1.To create the position of Grade Level Chair for Elementary School Specials beginning withthe 2018-2019 School Year. Policy, continuedADDENDUM ITEMS (2)2.To approve the application for a Stand Together Club as a Provisional Club in Prov. Clubthe High School (Grades 9-12) commencing with the 2018-2019 School Year according to Policy 122.4. Sponsor is to be announced/approved. 3.To approve a Stand Together supplemental position in the High School beginning New Supp. Pos.with the 2018-2019 School Year with a stipend according to the current AEA contract. Ms. Taylor said a representative from Stand Together participated in Ms. Remensky’sResilience workshop in the spring and students were interested in joining. Old BusinessNo old business.New BusinessDr. Ralston said there was a possibility of holding a General Purpose Board Meeting in July toapprove new hires.Dr. Ralston is drafting a letter to the community regarding the tax increase and asked forBoard comments by Wednesday. AdjournmentMotion: P. Stewart; Second: J. Brandt; Motion Carried: Unanimous Voice Vote to adjourn the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session at 9:25 P.M. to discuss contract and personnel matters.Respectfully submitted,Cindy S. F. Donovan,Board Secretary ................
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