B. K. Horner and John Kamer of Foreman Construction made a presentation on the construction bids

Conemaugh Valley School District

Board of School Directors

Committee and Regular Meeting

December 6, 2012

Committee The regular monthly Committee Meeting of the Conemaugh Valley Board

Meeting of School Directors was held on Thursday, December 6, 2012, in the

library of the Conemaugh Valley Elementary School. The meeting was

called to order by President Mark Vibostok at 6:46 P.M. A prayer was

offered by Donell Jacoby, followed by a flag salute lead by Todd Roberts.

Roll call of members present: Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby,

Peter J. Knaze, Jennifer Reese (participated via speaker phone), Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., and Mark Vibostok. Also present: David Lehman, Eric Miller, Shane Hazenstab,William Kanich and Lawra Stuart.

Also present, Attorney John Kuzmiak.

Speakers: 1. Mrs. Keli Williams and her daughter, Maggie, introduced the Jr. & Sr.

Forensics students who each made a speech presentation.

2. Kim Miller spoke about her daughter’s treatment as a result of a

concussion and whether or not she can be reimbursed for her daughter’s

meals and the gas money for her traveling to Pittsburgh.

3. Molly Fox, a junior-class student, spoke on behalf of herself and another

junior, Erin Rogers, and requested the Board sponser an advertisement for the Outstanding Young Woman Program.

4. Abby Paonessa and Kaitlin Stiffler, Student Representatives, provided a

report to the Board.
5. B.K. Horner and John Kamer of Foreman Construction made a presentation on the construction bids.
6. Thomas Wippenbeck, STANTEC, spoke about the construction alternates.

Motion by Mr. Truscello, second by Mr. Grove to adjourn the Committee Meeting

at 8:46 P.M.
All “Ayes” Motion Carried.

Regular Board

Meeting The regular monthly Board Meeting of the Conemaugh Valley Board of

School Directors was held on Thursday, December 6, 2012, in the library of the Conemaugh Valley Elementary School. The meeting was called to order by

President Mark Vibostok at 8:47 P.M. Roll call of members present: Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Jennifer Reese (via speaker phone), Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., Mark Vibostok. Also present: David Lehman, Eric Miller, Shane Hazenstab, William Kanich, Lawra Stuart, and Attorney John Kuzmiak.

Communications: No Communications

Minutes Motion by Mr. Truscello, second by Mr. Grove to accept and place on file

minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of Thursday, November 15 2012; Treasurer’s Report; Payment of Bills Prior to Board Approval in the amount of $375,736.55; Bills for Payment in the amount of $218,058.76; Budgetary Report; PLGIT ARM Account of Bills Paid Prior to Board Approval in the amount of $53,398.73 and PLGIT Treasurer’s Report.

Roll call vote: Nine (9) yes, Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Jennifer Reese, Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., Mark Vibostok.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Grove and second by Mr. Truscello to approve the following:

Policy – 004.2

Board Member School

Visitation A. Policy – 004.2 Board Member School Visitation.

(Attachment A)

SECOND READING

WAIVE READING

Policy - 121

Field Trips B. Policy – 121 Field Trips.

(Attachment B)

SECOND READING

WAIVE READING

Resolution C. Resolution of the Board of School Directors of the CVSD Electing

Not to Increase its Tax Rate above the Index.

(Attachment C)
Whereas, Act 1 of Special Session of 2006 requires school districts to adopt a pre- liminary budget proposal no later than 90 days prior to the date of which the election immediately proceeding the fiscal year in which the preliminary budget will take effect.
And Whereas, Act 1 of Special Session of 2006 further provides that a Board of

School Directors may elect to adopt a resolution no later than 110 days prior to the date

of the election immediately preceding the upcoming fiscal year indicating that it will not

raise the rate of any tax for the support of its public schools for the following fiscal year by

more than the index.


And Whereas, the Board of School Directors of the Conemaugh Valley School District

desire to keep all proposed tax increases for the 2013-2014 school year within the index to

provide the necessary revenue to meet the proposed expenditures for the 2013-2014 school year.
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that pursuant to Act 1 of Special Session 2006, the

Conemaugh Valley School District hereby certifies that it shall not increase any tax used for the

support of the school district by a rate greater than the index of 2.5 percent.
And be it Further Resolved, that the Board of School Directors, hereby certified that it:
i. Shall not increase any tax at a rate that exceeds the index as calculated by the

Pennsylvania Department of Education;

ii. Shall comply with the budgeting procedures set forth in 24 P.S. 6-687 for the

adoption of its proposed and final budgets; and

Shall by limiting its tax rate to no greater than the index have sufficient funds to balance its final budget.

Adopted at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Conemaugh Valley School

District this 6^th day of December, 2012.
BY: ATTEST:
________________________ _____________________________

President, Board of School Directors Board Secretary

BIDS D. 1.0 Awarding of BIDS – Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, contingent upon receipt of bonds, insurances, and all necessary governmental agency approvals.

Resolve to award the following construction contracts for the project known as the Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, contingent upon receipt of bonds, insurances, and all necessary governmental agency approvals.
Contract #1 to Acron Contracting, Inc., New Kensington, PA: GENERAL TRADES CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $5,150,000.
Contract #2 to Stringert, Inc., McKees Rocks, PA: ROOFING CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $329,846.
Contract #3 to Gurtner & Sons LLC, Pittsburgh, PA: WINDOW CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $359,500.
Contract #4 to Ridgetop Interiors, Inc., Johnstown, PA: ACOUSTIC, DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $614,823.
Contract #5 to Degol Carpet, Duncansville, PA: RESILIENT FLOORING CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $228,255.

Contract #6 to Commercial Appliance Contracts, Grove City, PA: FOOD SERVICE CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12, for a contract price of $253,888.

Contract #7 to Southern Cabinetry, Inc, Bidwell, OH: CASEWORK CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $343,400.
Contract #8 to Quick Response Fire Protection Systems, Inc., Hastings, PA: FIRE PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $149,400.
Contract #9 to Mervac Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Windber, PA: PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $795,200.
Contract #10 to John Hall, Inc., Ligonier, PA, HVAC CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 1, 2 & 12 for a contract price of $1,691,000.
Contract #11 to Westmoreland Electric, Tarrs, PA, ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, accept base bid and Alternates 3 & 12 for a contract price of $1,491,500.
Total of all contracts awarded: $11,406,812.

2.0 Approve Proposal for Testing and Inspection Services:
The Conemaugh Valley School District approves the proposal submitted by CEC, Pittsburgh, PA to provide professional testing and inspections services as per their proposal dated December 4, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $ 44,500 (funds have been budgeted in Plan Con D).
3.0 Authorization to Proceed:
The Conemaugh Valley School District approves and authorizes Foreman Program and Construction Managers to issue “Notices to Proceed” to all successful contractors to begin administrative and paperwork items only (submittals, scheduling information, etc.). Upon the issuance and execution of formal contract agreements, the contractors can begin procuring subcontractors, materials, etc.

Field Trip

Request E. Field Trip Request for Physics students to participate in Kennywood Science

Day at Kennywood Park on May 15, 2013. Cost to District is one (1) school

bus.
(Attachment D)

Field Trip

Request F. Field Trip Request for Mrs. Conners class to travel to French speaking region

of Canada (Quebec) and neighboring areas from January 24 to January 28, 2013. There is NO cost to the District.

(Attachment E)

Key Club

Advisor G. Brock Seese as Key Club Advisor for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate

of $300 as per the extra-curricular contract.

(Attachment F)

Plan Con Part F-

Attachment C H. Plan Con Part F – Attachment C as presented.
(Attachment A-B)

Roll call vote: Eight (8) yes, Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., Mark Vibostok.

One (1) no, Jennifer Reese.

Motion carried.

Tax Collection

Compensation I. Motion made by Mr. Grove and second by Mr. Rykala to approve an adjustment to the current real estate tax collector’s compensation

beginning January 1, 2013 as follows:
East Taylor Twp. $9,325

Conemaugh Twp. $8,160

East Conemaugh Boro $3,130

Franklin Borough $3,080

Daisytown Borough $ 855
(Attachment A-C)

Roll call vote: Eight (8) yes, Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Jennifer Reese, Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr.

One (1) absention, Mark Vibostok.
Motion carried.

Plan Con

Part G J. Motion made by Mr. Grove and second by Mr. Rykala to approve Stantec to submit Plan Con Part G to PDE upon completion.

Roll call vote: Eight (8) yes, Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., Mark Vibostok.

One (1) no, Jennifer Reese.
Motion carried.

Ski Club

Chaperones K. Motion made by Mr. Truscello and second by Mr. Grove to approve

Mark Vibostok, Bill Vibostok, and Tammy Slavich as volunteer Ski Club

Chaperones pending all clearances.

Roll call vote: Nine (9) yes, Larry Gossard, Jim Grove, Donell Jacoby, Peter J. Knaze, Jennifer Reese, Todd Roberts, David Rykala, Francis Truscello, Sr., Mark Vibostok.

Motion carried.

Adjournment Motion by Mr. Grove, second by Mr. Truscello to adjourn at 9:07 P.M.

All “Ayes”. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Donell Jacoby

Secretary

DJ/ts