BLACKHAWK SCHOOL DISTRICT



BLACKHAWK SCHOOL DISTRICT

500 BLACKHAWK ROAD

BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS WORK SESSION

Blackhawk High School Library

February 12, 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 seven members. Those in attendance were:

Mr. Barsottini Mr. Fitzgerald Mrs. Wagoner Mr. Brandenburg

Mr. Caputo Mr. Klein Dr. Kasunich Press - 0

Mr. Emge Mr. Oswald Dr. Miller Visitors - 6

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

Motion (Mr. Emge, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) to approve the minutes of the meeting on January 15, 2009.

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Holly Nicely regarding the school tax collectors compensation

• Don Inman regarding the budget

• Dean Fleischman regarding the middle school project

FINANCE COMMITTEE – Jake Barsottini

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) 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.

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Barsottini, seconded by Mr. Klein) for the compensation for the school tax collectors to be increased by 16%, effective calendar year 2010.

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – Kevin Klein

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) 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

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) for Sean Conley, 122 Redbud Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, to serve as Freshman Baseball Head Coach at a salary of $1,599.98.

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald) 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.

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) 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.

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Oswald) 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.

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) to accept the resignation of Brian Bain as Assistant Middle School Football Coach.

Roll Call Vote: 7- Yes; 0 – No; Motion Carried

EDUCATION COMMITTEE – Rich Oswald

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Klein) 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

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

ATHLETICS – Mr. Klein

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Emge) to approve the spring sports schedules.

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Barsottini) for the administration to open and award contracts

to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for the 2009-10 athletic supplies.

Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barsottini, Mr. Emge, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Klein, Mr. Oswald and Mrs. Wagoner voted Yes; Mr. Caputo voted No; Motion Carried

Motion (Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Barsottini) for the adoption of the new hiring policy for head coaches.

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

BOARD/STAFF ENRICHMENT – Rich Oswald

Motion (Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mr. Klein) 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

Roll Call Vote: 7 – Yes, 0 – No; Motion Carried

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:17 PM to discuss personnel matters with no voting action to be taken.

Eric Brandenburg

Board Secretary

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