CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Davidsville, Pennsylvania

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1 CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Davidsville, Pennsylvania The regular meeting of the Conemaugh Township Area School Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room with Dr. Mantini presiding. Roll call was taken by Lisa Stevens. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gregory Christofes, Earl Sleek, II, Lori Sotosky, Alan Tresnicky, Christine Troxell, Rocco Mantini 6 MEMBERS ABSENT: Eugene Pituch, Susan Saylor-Stahl, David Strayer... 3 Quorum present Others Present: Thomas Kakabar, Scott Bittner, Stacy Dabbs, David Koba, Nicole Dull, Jane Jugan, Edward Slonka, Rebecca Conn, Erin Siverd, Melissa Wilson, Lisa Stevens Dr. Mantini led those present in the flag salute. There being no objections or corrections stated, Dr. Mantini declared the following previously circulated items approved as submitted: 1. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held June 24, Treasurer s Report as of June 30, Report of Taxes Collected as of June 30, Cafeteria Report as of June 30, Activity Fund Report for June MOTION by Mr. Tresnicky, seconded by Mr. Sleek, to approve payment of general fund bills and payrolls, athletic bills, and cafeteria bills as listed. MOTION by Mrs. Sotosky, seconded by Mr. Christofes, to approve payment of the construction bill as listed. MOTION by Mrs. Troxell, seconded by Mr. Sleek, to approve the following requests: 1. Permission for the following home-schooled students to participate in the programs/activities listed during the school year in accordance with Board Policy: Josiah Bassette (Grade 11) Soccer/Penn Highlands College English, Math, etc. Ian Carr (Grade 12) Football/Wrestling Hannah J. Lamkin (Grade 7) Art/Music/Industrial Arts* R. James Lamkin, III (Grade 9) Art /Music/Industrial Arts* *Also grade-level assessment testing.

2 2. Permission to enter into a contract with The Learning Lamp for a part-time personal care aide (180 days/7 hours per day) to provide assistance for a special needs student attending the Conemaugh Valley School District at a cost of $16, for the school year. 3. Permission to enter into a contract with The Learning Lamp for a part-time instructional aide (180 days/7 hours per day) to provide assistance for special needs students in the secondary life skills class at a cost of $15, for the school year. 4. Permission to enter into a contract with The Learning Lamp for a part-time personal care aide (180 days/7 hours per day) to provide assistance for a special needs student in the secondary life skills class at a cost of $15, for the school year. 5. Permission to enter into a contract with The Learning Lamp for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (180 days/one hour per day) to provide services for a special needs student attending the Forest Hills Middle School at a cost of $6,039 for the school year. 6. Permission for Amber Desrochers to attend Intermediate/Advanced Verbal Behavior Training at PaTTAN/Pittsburgh on July 28-29, 2014 (Monday-Tuesday) at a cost of $120/travel (budgeted). 7. Acceptance of the resignation by reason of retirement of David Layton as a Custodian effective August 29, Permission for Regina Rembold to attend the ACCESS Training Workshop at PaTTAN/Pittsburgh on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at a cost of $113: $103/travel; $10/meals (budgeted). 9. Permission for the following individuals to serve as volunteers during the school year: Angela Berzonski Varsity Girls Soccer George Bivens Summer Strength Conditioning Benjamin Blough Varsity/Junior Varsity Football Velma Brown Elementary School Copy Assistance David Fisher Junior High Football Laura Gindlesperger Junior High Cheerleading Benjamin Goggin, Sr. Junior High Football Agnes Hackett Elementary School Betty Jo Kapcsos Junior High Cheerleading Charles Lesko Golf Gary Rager Junior High Football J. William Smith Grades 5-7 Girls Basketball Matthew Smith Grades 5-7 Girls Basketball Renee Teeter Grades 3-6 Girls Basketball Ronald Telenko, Jr. Football Amber Wozny Girls Soccer 10. Acknowledgment of receipt of the following changes in Occupation Valuation Classification: George W. Heidorn Retired; Charlotte Lohr Totally Disabled; Barbara G. Pile - Retired. 11. Acceptance of the resignation of Justin Beach as a Technology Education Teacher effective immediately. 12. Acceptance of the resignations of Kelly Kramer as Head Junior High Wrestling Coach and Frederick Mainhart as Assistant Junior High Boys Basketball Coach effective July 14,

3 MOTION by Mr. Christofes, seconded by Mr. Tresnicky, to approve requests for Use of School Facilities as follows: 1. C. T. Football Boosters/Ice Cream Social High School Stadium/Concession Stand/Restrooms (Cafeteria/Restrooms in case of inclement weather) Friday, August 15, 2014 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Christine Troxell 2. Grade 4 Girls Basketball High School Cafeteria Tuesdays, October 1, December 12, 2014 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Christine Troxell 3. Grades 3-6 Intramural Girls Basketball Elementary School Gym Mondays & Wednesdays, September 8-29, 2014 (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Mondays & Wednesdays, October 1, November 3, 2014 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Ellen Doyle 4. Grades 5-6 Girls Basketball Elementary School Multipurpose Room Wednesdays, November 5, December 17, 2014 (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Ellen Doyle 5. Grades 5-7 Girls Basketball Team Elementary School Cafeteria Wednesdays, September 15, March 26, 2015 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) J. William Smith 6. Grades 5-7 Girls Basketball Team High School Cafeteria Selected Mondays, September 15, March 26, 2015 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) J. William Smith 7. Elementary Wrestling Elementary School Gym January 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 26, 29, & 30, 2015 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) Shawn Blank VOTE: Ayes Unanimous MOTION by Mr. Tresnicky, seconded by Mr. Christofes, to accept the resignation of Justin Beach as Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach. VOTE: Ayes Unanimous 3

4 MOTION by Mr. Sleek, seconded by Mr. Tresnicky, that based upon the successful completion of a trial period ending June 30, 2014, Margaret McMasters be appointed to the position of Head Custodian at the High School on a permanent basis retroactive to July 1, (Note: Pay differential of $1.00 per hour granted during trial basis will continue.) MOTION by Mr. Tresnicky, seconded by Mrs. Troxell, to create the position of Cafeteria Monitor, approve the job description as presented, and to post, and if necessary, advertise for two people to be employed in this capacity beginning with the school year. Superintendent s Report Mr. Kakabar reviewed his list of recent activities/meetings and information concerning the State budget. He also noted that James Darr/Darr Construction had stated that his company would complete the rain garden work at the elementary school correctly and to the satisfaction of the Board before leaving. Greater Johnstown CTC Report Mr. Tresnicky noted that the staff is completing some small renovation projects and getting ready for the upcoming school year Mr. Slonka presented an update on the status of the renovation projects being completed at the high school this summer. MOTION by Mr. Tresnicky, seconded by Mrs. Troxell, to accept the proposal from CBM Business Machines to provide a total of 53 printers for the District as presented. Discussion was held regarding the letter from Shade-Central City School District requesting that Somerset County conduct a reassessment of coal lands in the County. Mr. Kakabar noted that correspondence had also been received from the Somerset County Commissioners indicating that in order to comply with the request from Shade-Central City, all properties would have to be reevaluated, and the County has declined to undertake a county-wide reevaluation at this time due to an anticipated cost in excess of $3 million. Informational Item Amber Desrochers has completed her third year of satisfactory teaching; as a result, a Professional Employee Contract will be issued to her. Mrs. Troxell noted that she thought it was fantastic that the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group had taken a mission trip to The Bahamas. 4

5 Mr. Kakabar noted that he had distributed copies of an from Brett Stahl and the proposals for architectural and engineering services related to the proposed locker room project at the high school to the board members. The proposals will be discussed at the August Committee meeting. There being no further business, Dr. Mantini declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Earl E. Sleek, II, Secretary 5