Connellsville area school district board of education

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CONNELLSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

October 14, 2015

7:00 P.M. Public Meeting

1. 
   CALL TO ORDER – PRESIDENT DETWILER
   

2. 
   ROLL CALL
   

3. 
   MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
   

4. 
   MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – September 9, 2015
   

5. 
   TREASURER’S REPORT
   

6. 
   SECRETARY’S REPORT
   

7. 
   PAYMENT OF GENERAL FUND BILLS
   

8. 
   PAYMENT OF FEDERAL FUND BILLS
   

9. 
   PAYMENT OF CAFETERIA FUND BILLS
   

10. 
    PUBLIC COMMENT
    

11. 
    REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS:
    

ATHLETICS (Martucci, Fox, Means, Evans)

1. 
   Request approval of the following volunteer coaches for the 2015-2016 school year:
   

Jared King, Justin Haines, Tom Dolde Sr. –Varsity Wrestling

Jake Knepper, Adam Knepper, Ron Doppelheuer – Junior High Wrestling

Tyler DeCara – Varsity Boys Basketball

2. 
   Request approval for Lori Mertz to represent Madison Kirk a Connellsville Area School District student as her coach during the 2015-2016 gymnastic season, at no cost to the district, contingent upon receipt of the necessary clearances and certifications.
   

3. 
   Request approval to award the bids for winter sports and equipment to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.
   

4. 
   Request approval of the following supplemental contracts for the 2015-2016 school year, contingent upon receipt of a “signed” contract no later than one month after issuance, including the posting of the position if the contingency is not met:
   

Senior High Swimming Asst. Coach, Courtney Mastowski, Salary $3,031.00 (82% of $3,696.00)

Senior High Volleyball Co-Asst. Coach, Victoria Martucci, Salary $862.00 (41% of $2,102.00)

5. 
   Request approval for the High School Baseball Team to take a spring trip to Ripken Experience, Myrtle Beach, SC, Wednesday, March 23 thru Monday or Tuesday, March 28 or 29, 2016 (depending on travel), at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy. (attachment)
   

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Means, Lape, Fox and Omatick)

1. 
   Request approval to award the bid for former Zachariah Connell Elementary School and adjacent lot to Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, PA, the highest responsible bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $207,000.00.
   

CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY (Duncan and Wandel)

CONNELLSVILLE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CTR (Harshman, Duncan, Wandel and O’Donnell)

1. 
   Request approval of the District Level Comprehensive Plan, as proposed, and is on file at the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center.
   

2. 
   Request approval for Tiffany Riggin, Kahla Goeller and Ron Barry, CTC teachers, and approximately 21 students will be participating in the Sills USA Western Region Leadership Conference, Wednesday thru Friday, November 4 thru November 6, 2015, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA, at an approximate cost of $1,200.00 for substitutes and registration, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
   

3. 
   Request approval to submit the Chevron Community Fund Grant Application for Fall 2015.
   

CURRICULUM (Wandel, Duncan, Harshman and Stern)

1. 
   Request approval of the Access West Virginia University Early College Program, as proposed.
   

2. 
   Request approval of the Affiliation Agreement with California University of Pennsylvania, as proposed.
   

3. 
   Request approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Connellsville Area School District and Connellsville Area Education Association for Cyber Academy and Intermediate Unit One’s Cyber Solutions Initiative for the 2015-2016 school year, as proposed.
   

FEDERAL PROGRAMS (Mongell, Lape, Martucci and Stern)

FINANCE (Means, Martucci, Wandel and Martell)

1. 
   Request approval of the location agreement Digital Assurance Certification, LLC for an amount of $4,000.
   

2. 
   Request approval of the agreement for audit services for Marc C. Turnley for the 2014-15 fiscal years.
   

3. 
   Request approval of the 2016-17 Connellsville Area School District General Budget Timeline as presented.
   

4. 
   Request approval of budget transfers for the 2015-16 school year for the month of October 2015.
   

5. 
   A RESOLUTION OF THE CONNELLSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS TO URGE THE GOVENOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE A BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
   

WHEREAS, Connellsville Area School District is a municipal corporation and public entity formed by and for the communities of Connellsville City, Connellsville Township, Dunbar Borough, Dunbar Township, Bullskin Township, Saltlick Township, Springfield Township, South Connellsville Borough, Dawson Borough, Vanderbilt Borough operating under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Public School Code of 1949 as amended from time to time; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that WE, the Board of School Directors of Connellsville Area School District urge the General Assembly and the Governor to work together to compromise in order to approve a budget for the 2015-2016 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be submitted to the elected senators and representatives of the Connellsville Area School District, and to the members of the General Assembly, and to the Governor of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
FOOD SERVICE (Fox, Means, Mongell and Basinger)

1. 
   Request approval of the Connellsville Area School District Administration to submit the application materials for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
   

2. 
   Request approval of the following additions to the food service substitute list for the 2015-2016 school year: Kylee Jensen Angela King
   

LIAISON (Wandel, Harshman, Duncan and O’Donnell)

PERSONNEL AND REVIEW (Lape, Mongell, Fox, Marko and O’Donnell)

1. 
   Request approval of the following supplemental contract for the 2015-2016 school year, contingent upon receipt of a “signed” contract no later than one month after issuance, including the posting of the position if the contingency is not met:
   

Elementary All-Star Chorus Accompanist, Susan Bennington, Salary $1,426 (82% of $1,739.00)

2. 
   Request approval of the following addition to the professional substitute list for the 2015-2016 school year: Tammy Medvec – School Nurse
   

3. 
   Request approval for Bridget Starr, Special Education teacher, to take an unpaid extended leave of absence beginning October 1, 2015 for up to one year.
   

POLICY/LEGISLATIVE (Mongell, Duncan, Harshman and O’Donnell)

1. 
   Request approval of the following revised policy:
   

707 – Use of School Facilities
RECREATION (Martucci and Fox)
SAFETY AND SECURITY (Martucci, Mongell, Means and Parlak)

1. 
   Request approval of the following Safe Schools Grant Applications for the Connellsville Area School District as presented:
   

1. Safe Schools School Police Officer

2. 
   Safe Schools Equipment Grant
   
   1. 
      Focus: RAPTOR Visitor Management System
      
3. 
   Safe Schools Program
   
   1. 
      School Wide Positive Behavior System-CAHS
      

2. 
   Request approval of the agreement for professional services in conjunction with the CASD Safe Schools School Wide Positive Behavior Program with Dr. Susan L. Tarasevich for an amount not to exceed $6,000 and Dr. Donna Kean for $3,000. This will be paid for by Safe Schools grant Funds.
   

3. 
   Request approval of training for Michael Parlak to attend ALICE Training at Acmetonia Primary School, Allegheny Valley School District on October 22-23, 2015 at a cost of $595.00.
   

SPECIAL EDUCATION (Duncan, Lape, Martucci and Hampe)

1. 
   Request approval of the Externship Contract Continuation Agreement between California University of Pennsylvania and the Connellsville Area School District for speech externs, beginning August 2015 thru August 2020, as proposed, pending solicitor review and approval.
   

2. 
   Request approval to adopt the alternate report card format for students who take the PASA (PA Alternate State Assessment).
   

STUDENT SERVICES (Fox, Means, Martucci and O’Donnell)

1. 
   Request approval for Tim Martin, Dane Shultz, Cortny Kennick and Jerry Connell, Senior High staff, and approximately 60 marching band students to take a field trip to Orlando, Florida, Sunday thru Thursday, March 20 thru March 24, 2016, at an approximate cost of $400.00 for one substitute for four days and 10% of total cost, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
   

2. 
   Request approval for Joseph Cordier, JROTC Instructor, to attend Army classes at School of Cadet Command, Ft. Knox, Kentucky, November 15 thru November 20, 2015, at an approximate cost of class coverage for four days, in accordance with the district travel policy.
   

TECHNOLOGY (Harshman, Lape, Wandel and O’Donnell)

1. 
   Request approval of the Statement of Work (SOW) between Ford Business Machines and Connellsville Area School District, as proposed, pending solicitor review and approval.
   

2. 
   Request approval of the agreement between ASCC and the Connellsville Area School District for Technology Service & Support services, as proposed, pending solicitor review and approval.
   

3. 
   Request approval of the PATCtech digital forensics invoice for disaster recovery and examination at a cost of $2,500.00, as proposed.
   

4. 
   Request approval of the PATCtech digital forensics invoice for retainer fee at a cost of $5,000.00, as proposed.
   

5. 
   Request approval of the Ford Business invoice for technician services at a cost of $14,160.00, as proposed.
   

6. 
   Request approval of the Ford Business invoice for technician services at a cost of $9,480.00, as proposed.
   

7. 
   Request approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit invoice for barracuda backup plan effective 7/1/15 thru 6/30/16 at a cost of $2,400.00, as proposed.
   

8. 
   Request approval of the CDW quote #GMSW957 to purchase switches in the amount of $27,320.00 as proposed.
   

TRANSPORTATION (Lape, Mongell, Harshman, Evans)

1. 
   Discuss moving Kennywood Picnic day.
   

2. 
   Request approval of the contract between Amber Porterfield (parent) and the Connellsville Area School District for transportation services, as proposed.
   

12. 
    PRESIDENT’S REPORT
    

1. 
   Discuss schedule of November board meeting. Wednesday, November 11^th is Veteran’s Day.
   

13. 
    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
    

14. 
    INFORMATION ITEMS PER BOARD POLICY, CONTRACT, STATURE, ETC.
    

1. 
   Jess Riggar, custodian, will be retiring effective January 1, 2016, and the Board Secretary will send him a letter of appreciation for his years of service.
   

2. 
   Joyce Gales, custodian, will be retiring effective January 5, 2016, and the Board Secretary will send her a letter of appreciation for her years of service.
   

3. 
   Ronald O’Nell, custodian, will be retiring effective December 31, 2015 and the Board Secretary will send him a letter of appreciation for her years of service.
   

4. 
   Ok DeWitt, custodian, will be retiring effective December 31, 2015 and the Board Secretary will send her a letter of appreciation for her years of service.
   

5. 
   Trista Callahan, South Side Elementary School teacher, will be taking a Family and Medical Leave Act absence beginning December 14, 2015 for up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
   

6. 
   Julie Michaels, Junior High teacher, will be taking an intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act absence beginning August 31, 2015 thru June 10, 2016.
   

7. 
   Cheri Mullaney, Junior High Co-Head Track Coach, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
   

8. 
   Mick Lilley, Senior High Wrestling Asst. Coach, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
   

9. 
   Elizabeth Bertovich, Elementary All-Star Chorus Accompanist, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
   

10. 
    Felicia Domasky, Girls Softball Head Coach, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
    

11. 
    Richard Evans, 7^th Boys Basketball Head Coach, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
    

12. 
    Kyle Martin, Freshman Baseball Coach, resigned effective immediately and the position will be posted.
    

13. 
    Nancy Shaw, Bullskin Township Elementary School teacher, will be taking an unpaid leave of absence beginning October 8 and ending June 20, 2016, pending doctor certification.
    

14. 
    Peggy Rockwell, ESP Southwestern Division President, will be attending meetings as needed during the 2015-2016 school year, at no cost to the district.
    

15. 
    Emily Durst, Leigh Ann Mickens and Laureen Coldren, Dunbar Township Elementary School teachers, and approximately 70 students will be taking a field trip to Fort Ligonier, Friday, October 30, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

16. 
    Merideth Thornton and Melissa Ranker, Senior High School Spanish teachers, and approximately 100 students will be taking a field trip to Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, April 8, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

17. 
    Lauren Relovsky, Stephanie Romanishan, Jennifer Furajter, Senior High School teachers, and approximately 75 students will be taking a field trip to Genetic Update Conference, Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

18. 
    Susan McLuckey, Anita Fosbrink, Tammy Nicholson, Dunbar Township Elementary School teachers, and approximately 85 students will be taking a field trip to Triple B Pumpkin Farm, Monongahela, PA, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

19. 
    Crystal Firestone, C.N. Pritts Elementary School teacher, and Melissa Knopsnider, Lisa Schultz, Stephanie Emert, Nicole Albert, chaperones, and approximately 26 students will be taking a field trip to Resh’s Park, Friday, October 2, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

20. 
    Crystal Firestone, C.N. Pritts Elementary School teacher, Stephanie Emert, Karla White, Melinda Queer, chaperones, and approximately 26 students will be taking a field trip to Old Bedford Village, Friday, May 13, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district travel policy.
    

21. 
    Speech Department will be attending a training entitled, “Integrating Speech and ABA-Based Programs-A Closer Look at Speech Training”, Frazier School District, Thursday, October 15, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district travel policy.
    

22. 
    Kelly Cunningham, Junior High Life Skills teacher, and Life Skills class will be participating in the “Wright in Our Backyard” program at Ohiopyle, Monday. November 2, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

23. 
    Colonel Ulysses Winn and Chief Joseph Cordier, JROTC Instructors, and approximately 30 cadets will be participating in a drill competition, Northern Garrett High School, Accident, Maryland, Saturday, November 14, 2015, at an approximate cost of $250.00 for registration and transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

24. 
    Rita Cooper and James Grimm, West Crawford Elementary School teachers, and approximately 50 students will be taking a field trip to the Fayette County Water Festival, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

25. 
    Michelle Harbaugh, Senior High School music teacher, and approximately 140 students will be taking a field trip to see a performance of “Grease”, Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

26. 
    Tiffany Griffith, Elementary Gifted teacher, and gifted students will be taking a field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

27. 
    Ronald Barry, CTC Instructor, and approximately 35 students will be taking a field trip Fire Training Center, California University of PA, Friday, October 16, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

28. 
    Eric DiCianna, CTC Guidance Counselor, will be taking a tour of Pittsburgh Career Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, October 2, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district travel policy.
    

29. 
    Tim Martin, Senior High School band director, and marching band will be participating in the Veterans Day Parade, Masontown, PA, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at an approximate cost of $150.00 for transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

30. 
    Carol Kelley, Springfield Township Elementary School teacher, and Erin Kemp and Ashley Fulton, chaperones, and approximately 30 students will be taking a field trip to the Fayette County Water Festival, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

31. 
    Lori Rosensteel, Jane Mickey, Cheryl Pritts, Springfield Township Elementary School staff, Shannon Bryner, Melissa Smith, Tonya Moore, Diane King, Kathy King, Jenni Steyer, Carol Kelley, Kim Schomer, chaperones, and approximately 50 students will be taking a field trip to Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

32. 
    Michele Harbaugh, Senior High School teacher, and approximately 2 students will be participating in the PMEA Honor Choir, Greensburg, PA, Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31, 2015, at an approximate cost of $350.00 for one substitute, registration and transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

33. 
    Delicia Maiese and Julie Hartz, South Side Elementary School teachers, and 6^th grade classes, will be taking a field trip to the Fayette County Water Festival, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

34. 
    Ron Barry would like to organize a S.A.D.D. chapter (Students Against Destructive Decisions) on a voluntary basis at the Connellsville Career and Technical Center.
    

35. 
    Jessica Show and Janine Ulery, Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School teacher, chaperones, Kelly Gearhart, Tom Bell, Tawnya Pirl, and approximately 33 students will be taking a field trip to Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, Friday, November 20, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

36. 
    Rita Cooper, James Grimm, Teresa Brown, West Crawford Elementary School staff, and approximately 50 students will be taking a field trip to Senior Center, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

37. 
    Stephanie Romanishan, Jennifer Furajter, Lauren Relovsky, Senior High School biology teachers, will be attending the PA Science Curriculum Council meeting/conference, Friday, November 20, 2015, at an approximate cost of $300.00 for three substitutes for one day, in accordance with the district travel policy.
    
38. 
    Colonel Ulysses Winn and Chief Joseph Cordier, JROTC Instructors, and approximately 30 cadets will be participating in a drill competition, Southern Garrett High School, Oakland, Maryland, Saturday, October 31, 2015, at an approximate cost of $250.00 for registration and transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
    

MM. The following Buildings and Grounds uses are scheduled, subject to each individual/group

providing the district with a certificate of insurance as appropriate, in accordance with the

district Utilization of School District Facilities Policy:

1. 
   Connellsville Girls Softball League will be using the Dunbar Township Stadium for softball practices, April 1, 2016 thru July 1, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
   
2. 
   New Horizons will be using the Springfield Township Elementary School for meetings, Mondays, October 5, November 2, December 7, February 1, 2016, March 7, 2016 and April 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
   
3. 
   East End Steelers will be using the Senior High School cafeteria for a banquet on Friday, November 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
   
4. 
   Connellsville Retired Police Officers will be using the Junior High School and Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center, Tuesdays, September 15 thru April 27, 2015, 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Group Charges
   
5. 
   German Club will be using the Senior High School parking lot for car show, Sunday, October 18, 2015 or rain date of October 25, 2015, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Group Charges: custodial
   
6. 
   Connellsville Area School District Elementary Band will be using the Junior High auditorium, stage and restrooms for spring concert rehearsals, Fridays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016, 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and recital, Friday, April 29, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   
7. 
   Senior Class used the Senior High School cafeteria for homecoming dance, Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
   
8. 
   Senior High School gifted program used the Senior High School cafeteria for College and Career Fair, Monday, October 26, 2015, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
   
9. 
   Army JROTC used the Senior High School Room 121 for All Academy Seminar –West Point, Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
   
10. 
    Connellsville Youth Basketball will be using the Dunbar Township Elementary School for practices, Fridays, November 13 thru March 18, 2016, 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    
11. 
    Junior High Musial Theatre Department will be using the Junior High School for musical Friday and Saturday, April 1 and April 2, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 3, 2016, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
    
12. 
    Junior High Instrumental Music Program will be using the Junior High auditorium for annual band concerts, Tuesdays, December 8, 2015 and May 10, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
13. 
    All Star Chorus will be using Senior High School Room 121 for rehearsals on Monday, February 29, 2016, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
14. 
    All Star Chorus used the Senior High School chorus room for auditions, Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
15. 
    High School Chorus will be using the Senior High School auditorium, lobby, restroom, and chorus room for concerts, Fridays, December 4, 2015 and April 29, 2016, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    

16. 
    Connellsville Youth Basketball League will be using the West Crawford Elementary School Mondays and Wednesdays full court and Tuesdays and Thursdays half court, October 19 thru March 18, 2016, 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    
17. 
    Bullskin Brahman Booster Football will be using the Senior High School cafeteria for a banquet, Friday, November 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    
18. 
    Senior High School Musical will be using the Senior High School auditorium for auditions, December 7 and 8, 10, 11 and rehearsals January 4, 2015 thru March 2, 2016 and preview, February 15, 2015 and performances March 2 thru March 6, 2016.
    
19. 
    Dunbar Township Elementary School PTO will be using the Junior High School cafeteria for calendar party, Friday, November 6, 2015, 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
20. 
    High School Girls Soccer Team will be using the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center for a banquet, Thursday, October 29, 2015, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
21. 
    High School band will be using the Senior High School auditorium for a concert, Thursday, December 17, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    
22. 
    All Star Band will be using the Senior High School auditorium for a concert, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    
23. 
    Bullskin Student Council will be using the Bullskin Township Elementary School gym and cafeteria for talent show, Thursday, October 29, Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    
24. 
    Girls Tennis Team will be using the Senior High School cafeteria for a banquet, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    
25. 
    Connellsville Youth Basketball League will be using the Springfield Township Elementary School for practices, October 19 thru March 17, 2016.
    
26. 
    Bullskin Lioness Club will be using the Bullskin Township Elementary School for a bake sale, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    

15. 
    ADJOURN