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UPPER ST. CLAIR BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 - 7:00 P.M. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES BOARD ROOM

Notice having been advertised and posted and members duly notified, the reorganization meeting of the Board of School Directors was held on December 2, 2019 in the District Administration Building Board Room.

School Board Members in attendance:

Mrs. Amy L. Billerbeck, President Mrs. Barbara L. Bolas, Vice-President Mrs. Jennifer L. Bowen Mr. Phillip J. Elias Dr. Daphna Gans Mr. Patrick A. Hewitt Mr. Louis P. Mafrice, Jr. Mrs. Angela B. Petersen Mr. Dante R. Plutko (left meeting @ 7:28 pm)

School personnel in attendance:

Dr. John T. Rozzo, Superintendent Dr. Sharon K. Suritsky, Assistant/Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Amy Pfender, Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Raymond Berrott, Director of Technology Dr. Judith Bulazo, Director of Curriculum & Professional Development Mr. Scott P. Burchill, Director of Business & Finance Mr. Ray Carson, Senior Director of Operations & Administrative Services Mr. Brad Wilson, Supervisor of Customized & On-Line Learning Mrs. Mary Ann Stabile, Stenographer Ms. Jocelyn Kramer, Solicitor

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Billerbeck)

Mrs. Billerbeck called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.

NOMINATION/ELECTION OF TEMPORARY PRESIDENT (Billerbeck)

MOTION:

By Gans: I nominate Mr. Mafrice to act as Temporary President of this meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

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READING OF THE MISSION

Dr. Gans read the following School District Mission Statement:

Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promotes happiness and success.

SHARED BELIEF STATEMENT #14 FROM STRATEGIC PLAN

Mr. Plutko read the following Shared Belief Statement #14 from the Strategic Plan:

We believe that:

Effective education develops the whole person - ethically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically - and promotes self-esteem and personal happiness.

RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

There were no residents' comments at this time.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Mafrice)

MOTION:

By Bowen: I move that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Bolas, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

REPORT FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES (Gabriella Spina and Karsen Damon)

Karsen Damon reported on various activities at the High School, including prom venues, the blood drive, holiday shop at SHOP@USC, winter pep rally, volleyball tournament, MiniTHON, Pantheon choir singing with the River City Brass Band and a toy drive sponsored by the Pantheon Choir.

READING OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION/OATH OF OFFICE (The Honorable Arnold Klein)

The Honorable Judge Arnold Klein administered the Oath of Office to the following School Board members.

Amy Billerbeck, Barbara Bolas, Phillip Elias, Patrick Hewitt, and Angela Petersen

Judge Klein thanked the Board for inviting him to administer the oaths and commented that this is a way to give back to his community.

RECOGNITION OF AMY L. BILLERBECK, 2019 BOARD PRESIDENT (Rozzo)

Dr. Rozzo recognized Mrs. Billerbeck for serving as the Board President in 2019 and presented her with an engraved commemorative gavel.

2019 YEAR IN REVIEW (Rozzo) - ATTACHED

Dr. Rozzo commented that a nine-page document was prepared by Mrs. Stabile AS ATTACHED regarding the accomplishments of the District, staff and students in 2019. He thanked the Board for their support and collaboration to fulfill many of the accomplishments and noted that much of the work is a joint effort by the administration and Board. Dr. Rozzo thanked the team for all they have done over the past year to benefit the students and community.

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Mrs. Billerbeck thanked Dr. Rozzo for the commemorative gavel and also thanked the Board and administrators for their efforts over the past year in accomplishing their many achievements.

Mrs. Bolas commented that it had been a great honor for her to work with Mrs. Billerbeck over the past year as the Vice-President.

Mr. Mafrice thanked Mrs. Billerbeck for her outstanding leadership of the Board in 2019.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2020

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT (Mafrice)

MOTION:

By Hewitt: I nominate Barbara Bolas as President of the Board of School Directors.

MOTION:

By Plutko: I nominate Louis Mafrice as President of the Board of School Directors. (Mr. Mafrice declined the nomination.)

MOTION:

By Bowen: I move that the nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Barbara Bolas as President of the Board of School Directors. Seconded by Billerbeck, and carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Bolas thanked the Board for their nomination. She commented regarding working together as a team and stated that she looked forward to working with everyone as the Board President.

ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT (Bolas)

MOTION:

By Petersen: I nominate Patrick Hewitt as Vice President of the Board of School Directors.

MOTION:

By Plutko: I nominate Daphna Gans as Vice President of the Board of School Directors. (Dr. Gans declined the nomination.)

MOTION:

By Billerbeck: I move that the nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Patrick Hewitt as Vice President of the Board of School Directors. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on majority roll call vote. (Mr. Plutko abstained.)

Mr. Hewitt thanked the Board for their nomination and stated that he looked forward to the opportunity to serve as Board Vice President.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Rozzo stated that the following items had been discussed in executive session and recommended approval:

APPROVAL OF SUPERVISOR COMPENSATION PLAN

MOTION:

By Elias: I move that the Board approve the Supervisor Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, pending final approval by the Superintendent and Solicitor, AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Petersen, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

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APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHIEF OF SCHOOL POLICE

MOTION:

By Gans: I move that the Board approve the Employment Agreement for Chief of School Police Sean Bryson effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025, pending final approval by the Superintendent and Solicitor, AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Mafrice, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

APPROVAL OF BOARD STENOGRAPHER AGREEMENT

MOTION:

By Bowen: I move that the Board approve the Board Stenographer Agreement with Sarah MacDonald effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025, pending final approval by the Superintendent and Solicitor, AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Petersen, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

MOTION:

By Mafrice: I move that the Board approve a one-year Consultant Agreement with MA Stabile Consulting, LLC effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for a total amount not to exceed $9,000. Seconded by Gans, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2020

MOTION:

By Hewitt: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the 2020 regular meetings of the Upper St. Clair Board of School Directors be held each month in the District Administration Building Board Room at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time as follows. Seconded by Mafrice, and carried by unanimous voice vote.

January 27 February 24 March 23 April 27 May 18 June 17 @ 8:00 a.m. (Wednesday) August 17 September 29 (Tuesday) October 26 November 23 December 7

The Board reorganization meeting will be held on Monday, December 7. No regular meetings will be scheduled for the month of July. Special meetings will be called as needed.

The Committee of the Whole meetings of the Upper St. Clair Board of School Directors will be held each month in the District Administration Building Board Room at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time as follows:

January 13 (Curriculum Recommendations Presentation @ 5:00 p.m.) February 10 March 9 April 14 (Tuesday - due to Spring Recess) May 4 June 1 (Curriculum Recommendations Presentation @ 5:00 p.m.) August 3 @ 8:00 a.m. September 14

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October 12 November 9

No Committee meetings will be held in July or December. Special meetings will be called as needed.

The Board Secretary is authorized to advertise the schedule of 2020 regular and committee meetings as set forth above and to include in the advertisement that at all such meetings the Board may vote on all matters of general purpose coming before the Board.

REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 9 BOARD MEETING

Dr. Rozzo reviewed the agenda items for the December 9 Board meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Bowen reminded everyone that the Youth Steering Committee was sponsoring a panel on vaping at their meeting on December 11 at 7:00 pm at the Community & Recreation Center.

MATTERS OF INFORMATION - SUPERINTENDENT & ADMINISTRATION

PSBA NEW AND ADVANCED SCHOOL DIRECTOR TRAINING

Dr. Rozzo reminded Board members that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association is offering new and advanced school director training. He asked Board members to contact either Mrs. Kramer or him if they needed additional information regarding the training.

UPCOMING BOARD PRESENTATIONS:

PRESENTATION REGARDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL - DECEMBER 9 PSSA/KEYSTONE EXAMS & OTHER PERTINENT STUDENT PERFORMANCE DATA

- JANUARY 27

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous voice vote that the meeting adjourn at approximately 7:39 p.m.

A reception honoring the re-elected Board members, as well as the newly elected Board President and Vice President, was held following the meeting.

Barbara L. Bolas, President BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Submitted by: Mary Ann L. Stabile School Board Stenographer

Scott P. Burchill, Secretary BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

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