SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY June 13, 2006

TYRONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY June 13, 2006 Announcements: President Lee Stover called a meeting of the Tyrone Area School Board to order at 7:04 p.m. All members were present except Rev. Norman Huff. Approval received for Board Minutes of the May 10, 2006 Regular Session Meeting and also for the June 13, 2006 Regular Session Agenda. Items Approved by the Board Administrative request to cancel July 2006 board meetings, unless needed. Appointment of Lee Stover, Region 1 representative to the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 Board to fill unexpired term of Brian Bressler, effective June 14, 2006 through June 30, 2008, representing Bellwood-Antis and Tyrone Area School Districts. Board Regulatory Activities Committee In accordance with district policy for 30-day review period prior to adoption, submitted for the first reading are the following proposed policies. Tyrone Area School Board Members Lee Stover-President James Crawford-Vice President Rev. Norman Huff Brian Bressler Raymond Detwiler Peter Dutrow William Hartsock Luther Laird Amy Stever 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Policy #138 – Programs: District Wellness Policy #334.1 - Administrative Employees: Sick Leave Bank Policy #434.1 - Professional Employees: Sick Leave Bank Policy #534.1 - Classified Employees: Sick Leave Bank Policy #006.1 – Local Board Procedures: Use of Teleconferencing/Videoconferencing Human Resources Committee Substitute Rates 2006-07 daily substitute rate of $6.25 per hour for non-professional employees, reflecting no increase from the 2005-06 rate, effective July 1, 2006. Professional substitutes rates for the 2006-07 school year. Daily Substitute/Less than 20 Days …$75.00 Daily Substitute/Half-Day Service ..…$40.00 Daily Substitute/20 or More Days in Consecutive Service in One Position $90.00 Daily Substitute/Full-Time Status Employed In One Position For One Semester ………………......$ 16,000.00 Two Semesters/Full Year …..…..$ 32,000.00 Daily Substitute/Full-Time Status .....$172.97 Transfers Emily Oakes, Part-Time Title 1/Part-Time Grade 3 Teacher to the position of Middle School Autistic Teacher Cindy Johnson, School Teacher to the position of Middle School/Grade 7 Math Teacher, Elections 1. Joeylyn Hanzely, Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher 2. Rebecca Barlett, Full-Time Middle School/Grades 7-8 English Teacher 3. Jason Rishel, Full-Time Middle School Teacher 4. Lindsay Miksich, Full-Time Middle School Teacher 5. Carl Newfield, Part-Time High School Social Studies Teacher Following Special Education Teachers to provide Extended School Year Services for Summer 2006, at the rate of $19.47/$20.13 per hour. Hours will vary based on student Individualized Education Program Team recommendations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Emily Oakes, Elementary Autistic Support Lauren Neikam, Middle/High School Autistic Support Olivia Passanita, Individual Cognitive Sessions Michael Savino, Individual Cognitive Sessions Gayle Fratengeli, Individual Cognitive Sessions Geraldine Morrissey, Individual Cognitive Sessions Retirement Theodosia Spewock, Elementary Principal/ Title I Supervisor, effective September 11, 2006. Resignations ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Lauren Ondecko, Middle School Math Teacher/ Grade 7, effective June 2, 2006. MaryAnn Volders, DECA Advisor, effective June 2, 2006. Frank Germino, Full-Time Custodian, effective June 14, 2006. Geraldine Morrissey, Grade 7 Class Advisor, effective June 2, 2006. Blair Kennedy, Part-Time Security Officer, Crossing Guard and Substitute Custodian, effective June 7, 2006 Ryan Long, Special Education Teacher to provide Summer 2006 Extended School Year Services SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Page 2 Human Resources Committee cont. Election of Paraprofessionals to provide support services for Summer 2006 Extended School Year Services. ⇒ Elizabeth Hoover, Middle/High School, for a two week period at the rate of $8.45/$8.79 per hour ⇒ Kristin Root, Elementary, for a four week period at the rate of $7.01/$7.29 per hour Election of following Title 1 Summer Kindergarten Enrichment Program and Reading Camp Teachers, at an estimated cost of $7,700, effective June 21, 2006 through August 3, 2006. Paid through Title 1 Grant. James Koller, 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 22 additional hours, at $19.47/$20.13 per hour Mark Mitchell, 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 22 additional hours, at $19.47/$20.13 per hour Beth Genchur, 3.5 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 15 additional hours, at $19.47/$20.13 per hour Amy Gherrity, 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 22 additional hours, at $7.28/$7.57 per hour Robin Snider, 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 22 additional hours, at $7.44/$7.74 per hour Elaine Smithmyer, 3.5 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus 15 additional hours, at $7.44/$7.74 per hour Richard Wike, Full-Time Custodian Cheryl McMillan, Grade 4 Department Chairperson, effective March 27, 2006 for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year. Elementary Grade Level Chairpersons at the annual stipend of $1,178.13 and no benefits, effective August 25, 2006. Kindergarten …………… Grade 4 ………………… Laura Rice Cheryl McMillan Geraldine Morrissey, Grade 8 Class Advisor Professional staff members to travel to St. Louis, MO, July 24-27, 2006 to participate in the NGAACT/ Increasing Course Rigor Workshop. Reimbursement to be received from NGA-ACT Grant. Leah Dobrowolsky Kristen Pinter Barbara McNelis Mark Nale Erica Martin Rebecca Erb Amanda Lumadue Employee Relations Committee Rejection to grievance filed through the Tyrone Area Education by Special Education Teacher. Revision in language of Middle Management and Central Administrative contracts. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Page 3 Physical Plant and Operations Committee Awarding of 2006-07 Annual Requisition Bids in the total amount of $66,553.09. Award bids for 2006-07 Janitorial Supplies in the total amount of $54,605.83. Enter one-year natural gas contract with UGI Energy Services, Inc., at the cost of $10.985/Dth, covering the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Adjustments in Xerox contract to replace copier in the Athletic Director’s Office and add one new copier for the Middle School Second Floor Administrative Office at the total additional cost of $158.22/month. Purchase equipment for the new Fitness Room and Weight Room from Webster Fitness Products, Inc., in the total amount of $112,251.73. Purchase of Middle School furniture from McCartney’s in the total amount of $124,086.83. Award bid for sealing of district parking lots to J.W. Fleming, Inc., at the total cost of $23,600 pursuant to terms of contract. Three Change Orders for the Middle School Building Project in the total amount of $4,262.00. Administration to process bid award for Middle School Equipment with subsequent report to the board in August 2006 if July board meeting is cancelled. Educational Programs and Materials Committee Revised English As A Second Language (ESL) Plan Tyrone Area School District to request approval from the PA Department of Education for the addition of a career and technology education program (Protective Services) that will effect a change in school curriculum. This will result in a more effective educational program that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the school district and is based upon student interest. Tyrone Area School District to request approval from the PA Department of Education for a curtailment/alteration of career and technology education program (Automotive Mechanics) that will effect a change in school curriculum. This will result in a more effective educational program that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the school district in the best interest of the students. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Page 4 Financial Operations Committee All Financial Reports. Final adoption of the proposed 2006-07 General Fund Budget reflecting total revenues in the amount of $19,258,693 and total expenditures in the amount of $19,751,775. Athletic Budget in the amount of $316,492. Tax Levies on Real Estate: (Adjustments reflect tax increase and changes in market value as required by the State Tax Equalization Board) ⇒ Blair County: 89.38 Mills (4.67 Mill In- Tax Anticipation Note with JP Morgan/Chase Bank in the amount of $1,000,000 at the rate of 3.92%. Investment of Tax Anticipation Note proceeds with Citizens Bank at the rate of 5.37%. Health, dental, life and vision insurance rates for the 2006-07 school year. Business administrator to make budget transfers due to audit reclassifications after June 30, 2006 for the 200506 fiscal year, with subsequent report to the board. Administration to process July 2006 invoices for payment with report submitted to the board at the August 2006 board meeting. Charge students for Behind-the-Wheel Driver Education Instruction at the rate of $45.00/student, effective July 1, 2006. crease); $89.38/$1000 assessed value. ⇒ Centre County: 18.88 Mills (.72 Mill De- crease); $18.88/$1000 assessed value. ⇒ Huntingdon County: 64.24 Mills (2.37 Mill Increase); $64.24/$1000 assessed value. Earned Income Act 511 Tax: 0.65%. Increase in real estate penalty from 5% to 10%, effective July 1, 2006. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Page 5 Student Activities and Services Committee Athletics Resignation of Lauren Ondecko, Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach Election of Jessica Hetrick, Head Volleyball Coach Resignation of Michael Harris, Boys Head Basketball Coach Cafeteria Resignation of Jessica Beck, Cafeteria Worker, effective June 2, 2006. Unpaid Leave of Absence of Jean Wallace, Cafeteria Worker, covering the period of September 18, 2006 through September 22, 2006. Breakfast and Lunch prices for the 2006-07 school year reflecting no increase from the 2005-06 school year. Elementary Middle/High School Student Breakfast ……… $ .55 $ .65 Student Lunch …………. $ 1.25 $ 1.40 Adult Lunch …………….. $ 2.40 $ 2.40 Reduced Breakfast ……. $ .30 $ .30 Reduced Lunch ………… $ .40 $ .40 Tier Lunch ………………. $ 1.75 $ 1.85 Adjustment in hours, with no change in salary, for the following personnel. Carol Leech: Elementary Breakfast/Lunch Server and Salad Bar Prep to Middle School Head Cook, with increase in hours from 4.75 to 5.5 per day. Cindy Nelson: Elementary Lunch Monitor to Middle School Server, with increase in hours from 2.75 hours to 3.0 hours per day. Debra Scott: High School Salad Bar Prep to Middle School Lead Cashier, with increase in hours from 4.5 to 5.5 hours per day. Marie Fink: Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Cashier to Elementary Cashier, with decrease in hours from 4.0 to 3.5 per day. FIELD TRIPS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Page 6